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| | Program | Type | Category |  | 10 Schools of Catholic Spirituality This 12-talk tour will guide you through the early history, foundations, prayers, and traditions of 10 schools of spirituality. From Augustinian to Salesian, from Franciscan to Dominican, you will learn what makes each spiritual tradition unique and how each can enrich your life and the community of believers today. Your guide is physician, a theologian, and a lay minister Dr. Pat Fosarelli. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | 2000 Years of Papal History: The Popes from Peter to Benedict XVI 36 lecture program on 12 CDs. Studio recorded by Father John O’Malley, one of America’s top Church historians, this program delivers fascinating insights into the oldest still functioning institution in the Western world. You’ll learn about the Popes that shaped history and continue to impact our lives today. more | Religion | Religious History |  | A Journey Through the Parables Through this fun, fascinating course, you will explore why Jesus chose his remarkably engaging and timeless form of teaching. Though 18-captivating talks Fr. John Jay Hughes, author of Stories Jesus Told: Modern Meditations on the Parables, you will explore the Jesus’ amazing stories as never before. Though based on scholarly research and incorporating what Pope Benedict XVI writes about the parables in his book Jesus of Nazareth, the presentation is straightforward and easy to follow, without scholarly jargon or technicalities. You will enjoy these talks whether you are a minister or an attendee of just about any church. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | A Practical Guide to Heart Health 12 information-packed lectures delivered by one of America’s top doctors on portable audio CDs. Understand what you need to know about your heart and about how to avoid or control heart disease. This program could be one of the best investments you’ll ever make. Let Dr. Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine be your guide. more | Health | Heart Health |  | Caring For Your Baby From Birth to Age One Are you expecting? Do you have a new baby? Get your most pressing questions answered by one of America’s top young pediatricians. Dr. Dennis Kuo, a third-generation pediatrician, Johns Hopkins General Pediatrics Fellow, and proud father of two young daughters, carefully prepared this series with your most pressing questions in mind. Fun, lively and information-packed, this 12-segment audio program is a must-have for anyone seeking sound guidance about their baby, from birth to age one. more | Health | Child's Health |  | Caring For Your Toddler, Ages 1-4 Prepare for the adventure of toddlerhood! Caring for Your Toddler is the easiest and best way to educate yourself about your toddler. Now you can learn from one of America’s top pediatricians while running errands, commuting, or while at home. It’s like an owner’s manual for your toddler, only hands free! Dr. Dennis Kuo, leading pediatrician and parent of two, crafted these 12 25-minute talks on audio CD to answer your toddler questions with medically informed and down-to-earth guidance. more | Health | Child's Health |  | Catholic Social Teaching With this 12-part program, you will explore how theology can be applied to economic, political, and social issues. Understand the basis for Catholic Social Teaching in scripture and Church documents. Explore a three step model to connect theory to practice. Understand how to apply moral theology to your life and in society. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Christian Perspectives on War and Peace How can the Christian tradition of thinking about war and peace help us in the post-9/11 world? The good news is that it can. Fr. Malloy, Christian Ethicist and top Catholic leader, traces Christian traditions of pacifism and just war and evaluates the Christian aberrations of the Crusades and the Inquisition. He then applies these traditions and this evaluation to the present realities of war and terror. You will gain a sophisticated understanding of what 2,000 years of Christian experience can say about some of the most vexing issues of our time. more | Religion | Ethics |  | Christmas and the Saint Nicholas Story See Saint Nicholas through his legendary stories and their impact on our customs and culture in the First World. Professor Ayo will help reconcile “Holiday Greetings” with “Merry Christmas” – the secular holiday with the religious holy day. This unique new program makes a perfect gift for a friend, family member or for yourself. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Creed and Prayer: The Mystery of God Revealed With this thoughtful new series by Catholic Priest, Notre Dame Professor, theologian and author, Nicholas Ayo, you’ll examine the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary, and the Gloria Patri with new understanding. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Early Christianity and the First Christians Through this unique series by world-renowned scholar Professor Brian E. Daley, S.J., you will encounter the first Christians and the remarkable beginnings of our Church. Encounter the main features and figures of the Church’s life in its beginning stages. Explore the social and religious settings of the first Christian communities, the concerns that dominated their thinking, and the literary and liturgical forms in which they expressed their faith. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Encountering Islam Through this unique lecture series, renowned Islamic scholar Akbar Ahmed introduces you to the Islamic word. Explore the life of the Mohammed, the Quaran's five pillars, the history and legacy of the great Muslim empires and the source of current conflicts. With Dr. Ahmed, "the world's leading authority on contemporary Islam," according to the BBC, you'll gain insights into the world's fastest growing religion that few Westerners have experienced. Ambassador Ahmed offers a message of hope and a road map for reconciliation between the West and Islam. more | Religion | Religious History |  | For Christ Assembled: The Church's Ecumenical Councils This 12 talk series, created and delivered by one of the most distinguished church historians in North America, explores the deep issues of faith and the sometimes curious issues of clerical behavior the councils dealt with, and it shows the impact the councils continue to have on Christians today. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Get Smart About Investing Get Smart About Investing is an audio course designed to give you the reliable, comprehensive, and easy to understand investing knowledge you need. Greg McGraime, M.S., CFP®, ChFC®, one of America’s leading personal finance educators gives workshops at such firms as Google, Yahoo, Cisco and more. Through 24 lively, well-organized lectures, you will gain the knowledge needed to succeed. more | Wealth | General Retirement |  | Getting the Most from Your Retirement Benefits: Social Security, Medicare and Private Plans Dr. Marilyn Moon teaches the keys to understanding how your retirement benefits work. more | Wealth | General Retirement |  | Let Yourself Pray With this 12-topic course on personal prayer, you will learn valuable, useful insights that will help you make personal prayer a richer part of your life, in all its seasons and circumstances. Through sample prayers and the sensitivity that comes with decades of pastoral, teaching and counseling experience, Fr. Byron helps you enhance your prayer life. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy Are you thinking about becoming pregnant or trying to conceive? This audio course teaches you the basics of conception. What 10 subjects should you discuss with your doctor? What 5 things can you do to boost your chances of getting pregnant? Understand what you can do to help ensure a healthy, successful pregnancy from a leading Obstetrician. This 3-CD set, studio recorded and available for the first time ever, could be one of the one of the best investments you will ever make. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. more | Health | Women's Health |  | Saint Paul: His Life, Faith and Legacy Through this captivating new 24-talk series with Father Ronald D. Witherup, S.S.,Ph.D., you will understand this preeminent Apostle as never before. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Science, Religion and Ethics in 21st Century Biomedical Discoveries: Which Way is Forward? What is human? Can the promise of scientific discovery be reconciled with traditional notions of humanity, God and ethics? What will an increasingly sophisticated understanding of genetics, stem cells, cloning, nanotechnology, and other areas of biomedical science mean? How can we use science, religion and ethics to inform our choices? Kevin FitzGerald, S.J., Ph.D., Catholic priest, genentic scientist, and ethicist, is uniquely qualified to guide you through these vital questions in this 24-segment series. more | Religion | Ethics |  | Search Engine Marketing Unlock the secrets of the fastest growing marketing channel. In 2006 alone, North American search engine marketers spent almost $10 billion—62% more than in 2005. Your company’s future could turn on your skill at harnessing the power of search. These 12 go-anywhere CD lectures by one of America’s leading search educators are designed to help you and your company take full advantage internet search to boost your sales and profits. more | Wealth | Business |  | St. Dominic and the Dominican Way: The Order of Preachers With scholar, author and Dominican priest, Fr. Richard Woods as your guide, you will unravel the development of the Dominican Order and the lives and work of its most influential members. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | St. Francis of Assisi: A New Way of Being Christian Why is Francis of Assisi the world’s most popular saint? With this exciting 24-lecture series, you will learn how St. Francis pioneered a new way of being Christian. You will be enriched and amazed to learn about the Franciscan movement. Your guide is an eminent Francis scholar and truly outstanding teacher. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | St. Ignatius Loyola and the Remarkable History of the First Jesuits Now you can trace the amazing history of the first Jesuits with eminent historian and Jesuit priest John W. O’Malley as your guide. Through 12 fascinating talks, he begins the story in the tumults of the 16th century—the dramatic age of the Renaissance and the Reformation—as well as the life and vision of one man, Ignatius of Loyola. Active as often-heroic missionaries in lands as far-flung as the Americas and China, the Jesuits started their first school in Sicily in 1548, foreshadowing their future as the Church’s foremost teaching order. Learn more about this unique series. more | Religion | Religious History |  | Ten Christian Mystics and What They Tell Us of God Through these remarkable 12 lectures by leading Franciscan intellectual and poet Fr. Murray Bodo, you will unlock the mysteries of mysticism. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | The Gospel of Luke With its themes of Jesus’ all-inclusive compassion, healing and forgiveness, Christians have always gravitated toward Luke’s Gospel. Explore His prayer, parables, and mission throughout this amazing Gospel.
more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | The Gospel of Mark This 12-topic series by one of America’s most celebrated Mark experts will help you understand this exciting gospel as never before. Written at a time when Christianity was at a crossroads, Mark is a gospel of action. Grounded in world-class scholarship yet always engaging and accessible, Fr. John R. Donahue, S.J. offers a remarkably sensitive and insightful reading of this inspired text. These 12 talks will bear repeated listening and prove invaluable companions for anyone seeking a deeper and fuller understanding of this simple, but fulfilling, Gospel’s distinctive portrait of Jesus. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | The Gospel of Matthew Explore the “Church's Gospel” with eminent scripture scholar and remarkable teacher Donald Senior, C.P. as your guide. You will come to understand this extraordinary book as never before. Explore Matthew’s strong ties to the Jewish faith, the historical events that shaped the way the story of Jesus was told, and what impact the Gospel has on the church today. If you want to better understand the New Testament, this series is most definitely for you. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | The Joy of Wine: An Insider's Guide Unlock the secrets of the great wine-grape varietals with this unique 12-talk program by Australian Master of Wine Rob Geddes. Every bottle of wine, as Rob explains, is a book that tells three stories: About where it comes from, about who made it, and about what it's made of. Rob and the Now You Know Media team put this unique series together to explore the language of the "varietals," the types of grapes which deeply affect the flavor, feel, and other mysterious qualities of wine. By listening to this program, you are guaranteed to better appreciate the wines you love and those with which you are less acquainted. more | Leisure | Wine |  | The Old Testament This 36-talk tour of the Old Testament is an adventure of the mind and soul. After receiving a thorough grounding in basics, you will explore elements of the history, literature, culture, theology, and spirituality that these books teach us, and which make up so much of what Christian faith means today. Your guide is scholar, author and Franciscan priest Fr. Michael D. Guinan, O.F.M, Ph.D., Professor of Old Testament at the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, CA. more | Religion | Theology |  | The Orthodox Christian Church: History, Beliefs, and Practices Through this 24 talk series, you will explore the history, beliefs and practices of the Orthodox Church, the second largest Christian community in the world after the Roman Catholic Church. What do the 250 million Orthodox Christians believe? Who and where are they? Where did Orthodox Christianity originate, and what happened that divided Christian East from Christian West? Now you can get answers to these and your many other questions from scholar and extraordinary teacher Dr. Peter Bouteneff. more | Religion | Spirituality |  | The Sacraments With Fr. Richstatter as your guide, you will discover why seven milestones, named Sacraments, have become some of the most important in a Catholic’s life. Learn how each is unique, and how all teach us who God is and how to grow in life as strong believers in the Faith. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | The Spirit Centered Life What makes Christian spirituality distinctive? What are the major spiritual practices, and how can you discern which are best for you? How can you get the most out of each? Through this unique 24-segment series by physician, pastoral theologian and spiritual director Dr. Pat Fosarelli, you will explore Christian spirituality as never before. Whether a parishioner or a minister, a beginner or an expert, you are sure to enjoy and benefit from this program. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | The Story of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States Now with Historian R. Scott Appleby, Ph.D., you can follow the great history of the Catholic Church in the United States. A wide range of triumphs and trials, you will understand how the Church remains one of the largest in America today. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Understand the World of Wine: An Audio Course You love wine. But, with more than 55,000 wines on sale in the U.S. today, choosing the right one for each occasion can be a challenge for anyone. This course will introduce you to the major wine regions of the world as well as wine history, wine vocabulary, wine tasting, and wine making. It provides practical tips to buy, taste, store and enjoy wine. Taught by one of the world’s top wine experts, British Master of Wine, Brian G. Wheaton, this fun, informative course will help you fully enjoy the wonderful world of wine. more | Leisure | Wine |  | What Would You Like to Know About Catholicism? This 36 lecture program on 12 CDs is designed to address important questions Catholics ask. Are you a Catholic with questions? Do you want to be better able to talk with friends or children about Catholicism? Let Father Bill Byron, former President of Catholic University be your guide. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Who is Jesus?: An Introduction to Christology Through this unique 18 topic series, you will discover extraordinary answers to your questions about Jesus Christ – answers from scripture and 2,000 years of tradition. This series will address the fundamental questions of our Faith.
more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Wisdom Literature of the Bible This unique 24-talk course will help you discover the wisdom books of the Old Testament with new appreciation. Prepare to be surprised, to laugh, and to rethink fundamental moral issues. With Old Testament expert Michael Guinan, O.F.M as your guide, explore Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom Psalms, Ben Sira, Wisdom of Solomon with new understanding. You’ll see wisdom theology in the contexts of the both the Old Testament and the New Testament and explore its application to current events and pastoral situations. Professor Guinan will help you unlock the powerful, moving, and deeply relevant secrets of biblical wisdom. more | Religion | Catholic Education |  | Your Essential Guide To Pregnancy This audio program is the easiest way to learn about pregnancy. Get reassuring answers to your questions from one of American’s top pregnancy experts, Dr. Nancy Hueppchen, of the The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. From planning through the postpartum period, this course gives key knowledge that’s fun and informative. You’ll enjoy this comprehensive 12-talk set on 4 audio CDs. Take it with you anywhere while you run errands, commute, travel, or exercise. It’s like an owner’s manual for your pregnancy, only portable! more | Health | Child's Health |
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