Best Jason Daniel Lewis Podcasts (2025)

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Jerusalem, the Temple, and the Peace Only Christ Can Give - Fr. Jason Lewis | 11/20/25 19:11

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Today's Mass Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112025.cfm Pilgrimage Promo: https://youtu.be/LSw5E8f5jNY Register for the Pilgrimage Here: https://marian.org/events/pilgrimage-medjugorje As we approach the end of the liturgical year, Fr. Jason Lewis reflects on Jesus’ anguished words to Jerusalem — the city that should have recognize…

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WICKED: Which Witch Wins - Is the Sequel/Prequel Equal? 1:23:29

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Standing Boldly in Hope: Lessons from the Maccabean Martyrs - Fr Mark Baron | 11/19/25 23:40

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Today's Mass Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111925.cfm In today’s homily, Fr. Mark Baron reflects on the harrowing story from 2 Maccabees: a mother witnessing the martyrdom of her seven sons for refusing to abandon God’s law. As Fr. Mark highlights, the woman’s courage was rooted in hope—hope in God’s providence, mercy, and the pr…

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Standing Firm in a World Falling Apart - Fr. Matthew Tomeny | 11/18/25 15:05

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In today’s homily, Fr. Matt offers a sobering reminder: a nation cannot survive spiritually if its people abandon truth. As Catholics, we are called not only to believe the faith, but to study it, to guard it, and to allow it to shape our daily lives. The Church teaches that the Holy Spirit is the “Spirit of Truth” (John 14:17), and when we invite …

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A Culture Without Love Cannot Defend Life - Fr. David Gunter | 11/17/25 7:54

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In today’s homily, Fr. David reminds us that the pro-life mission begins not only with defending the unborn, but with defending the truth about the human person. As the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith taught in Donum Vitae (1987), “Human life must be absolutely respected and protected from the moment of conception.” This foundational tru…

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Hope in the End Times - Fr. Chris Alar | 11/16/25 18:58

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In today’s homily, Fr. Chris invites us to confront a reality many avoid: the Church teaches that we are living in the “end times”—not because the world is ending tomorrow, but because public revelation closed with the death of the last Apostle. As the liturgical year ends, the Gospel readings turn our attention to eschatology: the destruction of t…

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Truth, Mercy, and the Courage to Shepherd Souls - Fr. Daniel Klimek, PHD | 11/14/25 12:14

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The Book of Wisdom reminds us that creation itself reveals the divine Artist, yet humanity so often stops at the art and forgets the Artist. St. Paul echoes this in Romans 1:20, teaching that God’s truth is visible through nature, leaving us “without excuse.” Natural law is not an invention of the Church but a reflection of the Creator’s design — e…

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Divine Wisdom and the Kingdom Within - Fr. Mark Baron | 11/13/25 13:42

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True wisdom doesn’t come from books or clever ideas — it comes from God Himself. As Fr. Mark reminds us, divine wisdom is the light of God that orders all things in creation and directs them toward their ultimate purpose. Today’s readings from Wisdom 7:22b–8:1 and Luke 17:20–25 show us that this divine wisdom is not something distant or abstract; i…

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Edgar Wright on THE RUNNING MAN 1:21:18

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Tearing Down the Dividing Wall - Fr. Tyler Mentzer | 11/12/25 20:06

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Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Josaphat, a bishop and martyr who gave his life for the unity of the Church — a unity founded in Christ Himself, who “is our peace, He who made both one and broke down the dividing wall of enmity through His flesh” (Eph 2:14). In today’s Gospel, we encounter the ten lepers who call out to Jesus from …

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Love That Can’t Be Bought - Fr. Chris Alar | 11/11/25 16:50

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Today, Fr. Chris Alar reflects on the true meaning of love through the example of St. Martin of Tours — a man remembered for one simple act of charity. A Roman soldier who divided his cloak to clothe a beggar, St. Martin discovered that in serving the poor, he had served Christ Himself (cf. Mt 25:40). What seems like a small moment reveals an etern…

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Mary, Mediatrix of Grace? What the Church Really Teaches - Fr. Jason Lewis | 11/8/25 21:18

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Who is Mary in God’s plan of redemption? Is she “Co-Redemptrix”? “Mediatrix of All Graces”? What does the Church actually teach about these titles — and why has there been renewed discussion about them? In this special votive Mass, Fr. Jason offers clarity on the Blessed Virgin Mary’s unique role in salvation history, following the recent doctrinal…

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The Pope Who Stopped Attila the Hun - Fr. Matthew Tomeny | 11/10/25 10:17

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What makes a true shepherd great? Strength in leadership, courage in the face of danger, and clarity in truth. Today, the Church celebrates Pope St. Leo the Great, whose faith shaped both the Church and the world during one of history’s darkest times. When Attila the Hun and his brutal army advanced toward Rome, Pope Leo — a frail, elderly man — we…

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The Forgotten Souls: Why All Souls Day Matters More Than You Think - Fr. Chris Alar | 11/2/25 19:38

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Fr. Chris reminds us that today — the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed — is one of the most important days of the Church year. Though it’s not a solemnity or feast, its spiritual weight is immense. Following the glory of All Saints Day, we now turn to the souls who still await their full union with God — the holy souls in Purgatory. Toget…

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Your True Calling: To Be a Saint - Fr. Matthew Tomeny | 11/1/25 23:46

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Happy All Saints Day! As Fr. Matthew reminds us, today we celebrate all the saints — not just those canonized and known to the Church, but also the hidden saints known only to God. These are the souls who lived their lives faithfully, quietly, and heroically, fulfilling the will of God in the ordinary duties of their daily lives. This feast is mean…

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The Eternal Investment Plan - Fr. Chris Alar | 11/7/25 16:55

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In today’s Gospel, Fr. Chris Alar reflects on what it truly means to be a faithful steward of the gifts God has entrusted to us. The steward in the Gospel, much like the prodigal son, squandered what was not his. But how often do we do the same? Our time, our treasure, and our talents—none of these belong to us. Everything we possess is a gift from…

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The Sobering Reality of Judgment - Fr. Mark Baron | 11/6/25 20:16

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As the world focuses on elections and politics, Fr. Mark Baron reminds us that November calls Catholics to something far deeper — the Last Things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. While political outcomes can stir hope or despair, Fr. Mark challenges us to shift our trust from men to God, who alone rules history and every soul. St. Paul writes, “…

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Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis on ANEMONE 1:26:37

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Some exciting news — The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fo…

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Are We No Longer Able To Call Mary Co-Redemptrix or Co-Redeemer? - Fr. Chris Alar | 11/5/25 17:26

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Fr. Chris Alar addresses the recent doctrinal note Mater Populi Fidelis (“Mother of the Faithful”) released by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. The document discusses Marian titles such as Co-Redemptrix and Co-Mediatrix, leading many to ask whether these titles may still be used. Fr. Chris explains that this note falls under the ordinar…

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The Heart That Reformed the Church (St. Charles Borromeo) - Fr. Matthew Tomeny | 11/4/25 14:12

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St. Charles Borromeo is one of the greatest reformers in Church history — not through rebellion or innovation, but through holiness, humility, and total detachment from the world. Born into nobility and privilege, he could have lived in comfort, wealth, and ease. Instead, after the death of his brother, St. Charles turned his back on worldly attach…

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Halloween; Good or Bad? - Fr. Chris Alar | 10/31/25 17:09

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As Fr. Chris Alar explains, the evening we now call Halloween began not as a pagan ritual, but as a sacred Christian vigil—All Hallows’ Eve, the holy night before the solemnity of All Saints’ Day. This feast, instituted in the 700s, has always been a time to honor the saints and pray for the faithful departed. The Church’s ancient practice of vigil…

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October 30, 2025 - Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC 21:32

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Is BUGONIA out of this world? + Ruth Wilson on DOWN CEMETERY ROAD 1:24:35

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Some exciting news — The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fo…

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October 29, 2025 - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 16:15

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October 28, 2025 - Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC 14:29

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October 27, 2025 - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 15:43

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October 26, 2025 - Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC 21:58

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October 25, 2025 - Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC 15:32

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October 24, 2025 - Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC 20:17

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October 23, 2025 - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 19:07

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Did Mark ‘Louvre’ Josh O’Connor’s timely heist movie THE MASTERMIND? + Does SPRINGSTEEN deliver? 1:28:45

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This Week on the Show: Josh O’Connor, Kelly Reichardt & the Art of the Heist Fresh off the headlines of a real-life Louvre robbery, indie auteur Kelly Reichardt and breakout star Josh O’Connor join Simon to talk about their buzzy new film, The Mastermind—a stylish 70s-set art-heist drama that’s suddenly feeling very timely. O’Connor plays JB, a sla…

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October 22, 2025 - Fr. Mark Baron, MIC 17:51

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October 21, 2025 - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 14:31

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October 20, 2025 - Fr. Gabriel Cillo, MIC 6:51

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October 19, 2025 - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 18:44

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October 18, 2025 - Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC 12:34

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October 17, 2025 - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 14:03

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Has FRANKENSTEIN got Mark (re)animated? + Russell Tovey 1:24:14

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October 16, 2025 - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 16:59

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October 15, 2025 - Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC 22:12

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October 14, 2025 - Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC 24:23

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October 13, 2025 - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 17:03

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October 12, 2025 - Fr. Jason Lewis, MIC 15:43

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October 11, 2025 - Fr. David Gunter, MIC 9:50

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October 10, 2025 - Fr. Mark Baron, MIC 14:34

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October 9, 2025 - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC 17:58

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TRON: ARES: “It was like my brain was atrophying” + Kathryn Bigelow & Rebecca Ferguson 1:15:46

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…