Best Benedict Jones Podcasts (2025)

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Piers Taylor: Building in place. 54:13

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The A is for Architecture Podcast’s latest episode is a discussion with the architect, writer, teacher and broadcaster, Piers Taylor. It is Piers’ second time on the show, but rather than his practice, this time we discuss his freshly minted book, Learning from the Local: Designing responsively for people, climate and culture, published by RIBA Pub…

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Accepting Who God Made You to Be (Fr. Mike Schmitz) | Ep. 549 3:00:36

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In this interview, Matt sits down with the one and only Fr. Mike Schmitz. The conversation focuses on accepting who God made you to be — as it relates to getting older, detachment (even from good things), anxiety, fatherhood, the spiritual life and more. Also discussed is fitness, the rising interest in Catholicism among young people today, Gen Z v…

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Professor Brian Cox, cider-steamed Dover sole & clams and a Saint-Aubin Premier Cru 45:50

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Our first Professor, our first Dover sole... and our second Brian Cox. Professor Brian Cox is a British physicist, broadcaster, writer and professor of particle physics. You will know Brian from his TV work on shows including Horizon, The Planets and Solar System alongside his BBC Radio 4 programme, The Infinite Monkey Cage. Brian, who was born in …

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Sunday, November 2, 2025 - Reality Values - "Radical Hospitality" - Hebrews 13:1-3; Romans 12:13

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By Paul Jones

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Jeana Ripple: Architecture, materials, technology and equity. 46:30

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In the latest episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast Jeana Ripple, Chair and Vincent & Eleanor Shea Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia, joined me to discuss her recent book, Type V City: Codifying Material Inequity in Urban America, published by the University of Texas Press in August this year. In Type V ci…

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5 Remedies for Sorrow (Fr. Boniface Hicks) | Ep. 548 2:13:50

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In this episode, Matt sits down with his spiritual father, Fr. Boniface Hicks, to unpack Aquinas' five remedies to sorrow. There's so much sadness in the world today, may this episode be a healing balm if you're wading through the thick of it right now. 📚 Get my newest book, Jesus Our Refuge, here: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Our-Refuge-Matt-Fradd…

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Jamali Maddix, spiced whole chicken with herby rice, ice cream and a Grüner Veltliner 43:18

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An episode packed with strong food opinions and another one-pot-wonder chicken dish. Jamali Maddix is a British comedian, writer and presenter known for his honest and intelligent humour. Alongside regular appearances on shows including Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI and 8 Out of 10 Cats, he’s also fronted a number of documentaries, including last ye…

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The Future of the Show... 35:22

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Pints With Aquinas is nearly 10 years old. In this video I want to share some personal news about the next chapter of Pints With Aquinas and what it means for those of you who have supported me from the beginning. 📕 You can get my new book, Jesus Our Refuge, here: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Our-Refuge-Matt-Fradd-ebook/dp/B0FWJS12VV/ref=sr_1_1?cri…

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Sunday, October 26, 2025 - Reality Values - "Biblical Justice" - Proverbs 31:1-9; Micah 6:8

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By Paul Jones

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Patrick Lynn Rivers & Kai Wood Mah: Situated practices. 45:49

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The A is for Architecture Podcast’s newest episode is a conversation with North American scholars, social scientist Patrick Lynn Rivers and design historian Kai Wood Mah, about their book, Situated Practices in Architecture and Politics, published by Dalhousie Architectural Press in 2024. In our conversation, Patrick and Kai speak of the importance…

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Sonic Sculptor: Lenny Jones on Sound Design, Artistry & Adaptation 56:55

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How a music-obsessed Midwesterner built a sonic legacy from the mix stages of Hollywood to the classrooms of tomorrow — and why the future of sound is still human. In this sound-rich episode, Corey sits down with Lenny Jones, a virtuoso in the trailer audio world and founder of 24/96 Sound & Music Design. With over 190 feature film campaigns under …

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Comedy, Rehab, and Going on The Tonight Show (John Crist) | Ep. 547 2:31:05

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In this episode, Matt interviews comedian and podcaster John Crist. The conversation focuses on comedy, what it was like getting on Jimmy Fallon, going to rehab, shame, speaking out in public when you see injustice, and what it means to be a man. 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early and join exclusive live streams with …

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Vicky McClure, roast topside of beef with peppercorn gravy & aligot, and a bloody Mary 37:31

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Angela’s first serving of aligot goes down very well with Nick and our brilliant guest. Vicky McClure is a BAFTA-winning actor known for her incredible roles in Line of Duty as Kate Fleming and This is England as Lol Jenkins. She joins Nick and Ange to talk about the third series of Trigger Point, the thriller in which Vicky plays Lana, a bomb disp…

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Sunday, October 19, 2025 - Reality Values - "Health & Flourishing" - Psalm 1:1-6; John 10:10

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By Paul Jones

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Hans van der Heijden: A rationalist architecture. 54:01

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In the latest episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast Amsterdam-based architect Hans van der Heijden discuss themes of his design work and writing. Founder of Hans van der Heijden Architects, a practice which track context through deep research realised in, as I see it, a sort-of fitting architecture. Hans and I connected over a mutual interes…

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The State of the Church (Raymond Arroyo) | Ep. 546 2:25:41

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In this episode, Matt interviews Raymond Arroyo—host of EWTN's "The World Over," New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster, and podcast host. The conversation touches on the papacy (specifically the differences between JPII, Benedict XVI and Francis), Vatican II, what Mother Angelica was like…

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Mark Ronson, roast chicken with fennel, shallot & white bean stew and a dirty vodka martini 46:59

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Our award winning duo meet a DJ and producer who knows a thing or two about acceptance speeches. Mark Ronson is a BRIT, Golden Globe, Grammy and Oscar-winning British-American DJ, record producer, musician and songwriter. He has added ‘author’ to that list, too, with the release of his memoir, Night People, an account of becoming a DJ in ‘90s New Y…

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Sunday, October 12, 2025 - REality Values - “What is a Successful Church?” - Matthew 8:18-22

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By Paul Jones

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🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 9) – with special guests Dawn Baillie and Clive Baillie and co-host Benedict Coulter 53:41

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🎬 From Posters to Powerhouses: The Legacy of Andy Kuehn Through BLT's Origins 📌 Episode Summary In this edition of our tribute series to Andy Kuehn—widely regarded as the father of the modern trailer industry—we're joined by special co-host Benedict Coulter and iconic guests Dawn Baillie and Clive Baillie, two of the co-founders of BLT Communicatio…

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Peter Apps: Home making and unmaking. 48:51

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In this episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast the journalist, writer and Deputy Editor at Inside Housing, Peter Apps discusses his very recent book, Homesick: How Housing Broke London and How to Fix It, published by One World Publications in September this year. Peter became something of a big noise when he won the Orwell Prize for Political…

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Catholicism, Tattoos, & Getting Banned From Australia (Shayne Smith) | Ep. 545 3:35:09

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Shayne Smith—professional stand-up comic, newly confirmed Catholic, and (apparently) political extremist—to talk about how being Catholic is punk rock in today's crazy world. The conversation also touches on prayer, the Latin Mass, online death threats, tattoos, getting banned from Australia, and much more! 🍺 Wa…

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Suranne Jones, seared tuna with braised tomatoes & chickpeas and a crumble 37:42

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Is The University System Dead? (Jacob Imam) 1:46:13

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Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Guest Speaker - Zach Harrod

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By Zach Harrod

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Stefano Boeri: Architecture with nature. 52:18

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In the A is for Architecture Podcast’s latest episode, Stefano Boeri - architect, urban planner, Professor of Urban Planning at Milan Polytechnic, President of the Future of the City Foundation and former editor of Domus (among some other things…) - joined to speak about his upbringing and education in Milan and Venice, his influences, mentors and …

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The Latin Mass Is Not Going Away... and Here's Why (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) | Ep. 543 3:48:04

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In this interview, Matt talks with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski—author, lecturer, scholar and composer—about his (Dr. Kwasniewski's) first experience with the Traditional Latin Mass, and how it deeply impacted him and changed his understanding of what the Mass is all about. The conversation also touches on the beauty (and importance of) sacred music, the …

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Sunday, September 28, 2025 - 1 Thessalonians: Holy Hope - "Benediction" - 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

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By Paul Jones

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Mawaan Rizwan, pork & mushroom tantanmen and a vermouth cocktail 37:17

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Nick and Angela welcome a performer whose surreal comedy has made him one of Britain’s most distinctive voices. Mawaan Rizwan’s career has been anything but ordinary, taking him from clown school to the Edinburgh Fringe. He created and stars in the surreal BBC comedy Juice, which earned him a BAFTA, and now he joins Nick and Angela to talk about th…

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🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 8) – with special guest Jim Gibbons and co-host Benedict Coulter 50:37

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From Madison Ave to Hollywood: The Birth of a Trailer Empire 📌 Episode Summary This week, we continue our heartfelt tribute to Andy Kuehn, a visionary often considered the father of the modern trailer industry. This week, Corey and special co-host Benedict Coulter of REBEL welcome longtime industry luminary Jim Gibbons (EVP of Paramount, founder of…

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James Benedict Brown & Derek Jones: The design studio. 1:07:01

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In the newest episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast, I got to speak to Derek Jones and James Benedict Brown, two of five scholars responsible for the very recently published Studio Properties: A Field Guide to Design Education, published by Bloomsbury this year and also available as an open access publication on the Bloomsbury website. Along…

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What to do When Marriage Gets Hard (Jason & Crystalina Evert) | Ep. 542 3:45:25

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In this interview, Matt sits down with not just one, but two special guests: Jason and Crystalina Evert. The conversation is all about marriage, particularly how to navigate the tough times in marriage and parenthood with your spouse and come out on the other side stronger than ever before. Plus, at the end, Jason & Crystalina answer questions from…

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Sir Grayson Perry, smashed cucumber and steak noodle salad and a beer 40:02

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Nick and Angela welcome a new member to the ‘I Cycled to Dish’ club, as Sir Grayson Perry pedals his way to the Dish table. Grayson is one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary artists. A potter, writer, broadcaster and social commentator, he rose to fame in 2003 when he won the Turner Prize, becoming the first ceramicist to receive the honour.…

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Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 1 Thessalonians: Holy Hope - "Life in the Spirit: Testing & Quenching"- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

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By Josiah Downen

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Sir Charles Saumarez Smith: John Vanbrugh and building as theatre. 56:17

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For the latest episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast, I spoke to architectural historian, writer and curator, Sir Charles Saumarez Smith CBE about his forthcoming book, John Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture, which is due out with Lund Humphries in November this year. Sir John Vanbrugh (1664–1726) was an English dramatist turned architect,…

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Is "Therapy Culture" Toxic? (Dr. Gerry Crete) | Ep. 541 3:07:39

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In this episode, Matt sits down with therapist Dr. Gerry Crete to unpack what therapy actually is, how it differs from spiritual direction, why so many people today are seeing therapists regularly, and if therapy is actually healthy or potentially toxic. 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early and join exclusive live strea…

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Graham Norton, lemon butter trout and a dirty vodka martini 39:53

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Nick and Angela welcome the legendary chat show host who has been on the Dish dream guest list since the very beginning. It only took eight seasons but we finally have Graham Norton at the Dish Table. The Irish comedian, broadcaster, writer and king of Friday night TV stops by to chat about his new podcast, Wanging On, which he co-hosts with Maria …

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Sunday, September 14, 2025 - 1 Thessalonians: Holy Hope - "Overcoming Evil with Good"- 1 Thessalonians 5:15

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🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 7) – with special guest Gregory McClatchy and co-host Benedict Coulter 1:04:38

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🎬 Spielberg, Scott, Streisand & the Trailers Behind the Legends This week, we continue our heartfelt tribute to Andy Kuehn, the visionary known as the father of the modern trailer industry. In this episode, we're joined by Greg McClatchy, President of Motor Entertainment and longtime Kaleidoscope editor, along with returning guest Benedict Coulter,…

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Anna Kostreva: Science fiction and architecture. 1:01:04

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For this week’s episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast, I spoke to Berlin-based writer, architect and activist Anna Kostreva who, with Alex Head, leads Plural Studio, ‘a studio for critical inquiry, publishing and architectural design’. We met to talk about Anna’s novel, Seeing Fire | Seeing Meadows, which she published in 2023. Seeing Fire |…

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When Did the Michael Knowles Show Become a Catholic Apologetics Channel? (Michael Knowles) | Ep. 540 1:39:06

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In this episode, Matt visits Michael Knowles in his Nashville studio to smoke cigars (and talk about cigars), discuss how absolutely CATHOLIC Knowles' show has become, the state of the world and young people today, plus details around his new documentary on Hitler and Pope Pius XII. 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early …

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Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, a roast spatchcock chicken and a Zibibbo Sicilia 42:49

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We’re back for a new season and are celebrating with two huge stars, who take our Fast Food Quiz VERY seriously. The long wait is over. Dish returns for Season 8 and Nick and Angela welcome two British actors who have conquered Hollywood. Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman join us to chat about their new film, The Roses (a reimagination of 1989…

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Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 1 Thessalonians: Holy Hope - "A Church & Its Leaders" - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14

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By Paul Jones

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Holly Smith: High-rise housing in Britain. 1:06:27

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In Episode 167 of the A is for Architecture Podcast, Holly Smith, historian and Research Fellow at/ in St John’s College, University of Cambridge, discuss bits of her forthcoming book, Up in the Air: A History of High Rise Britain, which is out with Verso towards the end of October this year. In Up in the Air, Holly charts the story of Britain’s mu…

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The Apocalypse, Antichrist, and Second Coming (Dr. Scott Hahn) | Ep. 539 1:54:19

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Matt is joined in the studio by the one and only Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss what the Bible says (specifically the Book of Revelation) about the apocalypse, the rapture, the Antichrist, Jesus' second coming, and more! 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter …

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Sunday, August 31, 2025 - 1 Thessalonians: Holy Hope - "We Belong to the Day" - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

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By Paul Jones

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🎙️ Tribute to Andy Kuehn (Part 6) – with special guest Margery Doppelt and co-host Benedict Coulter 48:55

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The Words Behind the Magic – with special guest Margery Doppelt 🎙️ In this sixth installment of our special tribute to the legendary Andy Kuehn—founder of Kaleidoscope Films and godfather of the modern trailer—we're joined by a true industry icon: Margery Doppelt, one of the most influential and celebrated writers in motion picture advertising. 🎞️ …

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Charlotte Malterre-Barthes: Unmaking architecture. 52:24

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In this new episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast, Charlotte Malterre-Barthes spoke with me about her recent book, A Moratorium on New Construction, published by Sternberg Press in 2025 as part of their Critical Spatial Practices series. If a book starts with, ‘To build is to destroy’, things are liable to get pretty exciting (for an archite…

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Answering Every Protestant Objection to Mary (Fr. Josémaría) | Ep. 538 2:29:26

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Fr. Josémaría M. Barbin, F.I., is the U.S. Vocations Director for the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and author of Beloved Disciple: Living Out Your Marian Consecration Daily. Based at the friary in Griswold, Connecticut, he guides men discerning religious life while promoting deeper devotion to Our Lady. He also contributes to Missio Immacula…