The 15th Station

Familia - Episode 18

brendan@fli.org.nz — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In this edition of Familia we explore the following questions...

- Does a contraceptive act of sexual intercourse fulfill the Canon Law requirements for Consummation?

- How far is too far when talking about physical intimacy before marriage?

- What is ‘custody of the eyes’, and why is it so important?

- Is it normal to feel like a real ogre when disciplining my kids and can you offer any tips in this area?

Station XV: Episode 35 - Belated Happy Birthday to us!

podcast@station15.co.nz — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

We're three years old today...well, yesterday actually. So, for our celebration episode, we talk about New Zealand as a secular country, Poland struggling with the same, paying to see the Pope in the UK, the battle over the sale of a Auckland Catholic school, and can you sell a confessional box on eBay as a sauna?!? Follow us at facebook.com/station15 or twitter.com/station15. Thanks to all our listeners for the past three years!

Catechiwi -- The Four Marks of the Church

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:53:00 GMT

Catechiwi -- The Four Marks of the Church Each Sunday, Catholics profess that they believe in a Church that is one, holy, catholic and apostolic. What do those words mean? And how does that differ -- if at all -- from what other Christian denominations believe? Fr Merv Duffy, SM, explains the terms and their importance to the Faith in the month's episode of Catechiwi.

Station XV: Episode 34 -- Belgians and Blue Brothers

podcast@station15.co.nz — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The panel returns with a series of hot topics to tackle this month, including the Belgian police raids that saw a number of a number of Catholic bishops detained as well as the upcoming visit of the Holy Father to the United Kingdom. We also discuss the Vatican's newspaper endorsement of The Blues Brothers and their "Mission from God", with L'Osservatore Romano saying it's undoubtedly a Catholic film. If you're looking for a Catholic spin on some of today's film, you can check out the Australian Catholic Film Office or the United States Bishops' Media Office for reviews.

Catechiwi - The Rhythm is Gonna Get You: The Church Year

podcast@station15.co.nz — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Church's calendar is sometimes said to have a "rhythm" as we cycle from Advent to Christmas through Ordinary Time into Lent, Eastertide and back into Ordinary Time. How did this pattern evolve? When did Christians start keeping Sunday as holy, rather than the Jewish Sabbath? Was Jesus really born on December 25? And does it matter? Catechiwi regular Fr Merv Duffy, SM, sheds some light on those questions and others in this month's episode.

Station XV: Episode 33 -- The priests and the vuvezelas

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:31:00 GMT

With the (Football) World Cup on in South Africa, we could hardly ignore it. But in this month's episode we also mark the close of the Year for Priests, a time of great joy -- and a few challenges -- for the priesthood. We also talk about hell, chastity and work, three topics that don't always follow on from one another with much ease.

Catechiwi - The Council of Nicaea

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:57:00 GMT

Two months ago, it was a discussion on the evangelical counsels: Poverty, chastity and obedience. This month, we're talking about ecumenical councils, and specifically the Council of Nicaea in the fourth century. This was the Council that gave us the Creed we recite on Sundays. In this episode, Fr Merv Duffy, SM, is back to discuss that council and the legacy it left.

Ignition - Episode 1 - Friendship and Ethics 1/5: Fr Dominique

Mon, 24 May 2010 05:08:00 GMT

Recorded at Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School in Marton, New Zealand, January 2010.

Part 1 of a 5 part series on Friendship and Ethics

Station XV - Episode 32 - we're all about the Pope

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sat, 15 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In this month's show, we reflect on the first 5 years of Pope Benedict XVI's pontificate, discuss the upcoming budget from a Catholic perspective, look at the Pope's travels to Malta and the U.K., examine the timing around the new translation of the Missal, and think about sending the Pope a text message! Follow us on facebook.com/station15 or twitter.com/station15.

Catechiwi - Ascension and Pentecost

Sat, 15 May 2010 03:51:00 GMT

We often think of Christmas and Easter as the two great feasts of the Church's year -- and they are. But Ascension and Pentecost, the two dates at the end of the season of Easter, are also incredibly important dates in the Catholic calendar. Catechiwi favourite Fr Merv Duffy, SM, returns to the expert's chair to discuss Christ's Ascension into heaven and the descent of the Holy Spirit in this month's episode of Catechiwi.

No Familia this month

Sat, 1 May 2010 04:31:00 GMT

Sorry everyone - Brendan and the Familia team have been a bit crazy busy the last couple of months with the visit to New Zealand by Cardinal Arinze. But look forward to a great new episode in June!

Station XV - Episode 31 - Abuse, apologies and another round

podcast@station15.co.nz — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It's not a pleasant topic to cover, but we'd be remiss in leaving it out this month. So we deal in detail with the growing abuse scandal in Europe and the attacks on the Pope, the Waihopai Three spybase destroyers and their "not guilty" verdict, the terrible case of a woman starving herself to death, and the pubs in Ireland opening on Good Friday...for a football match! Follow us at facebook.com/station15 or twitter.com/station15

Catechiwi: Poverty, Chastity and Obedience

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:08:00 GMT

They're the evangelical counsels — better known today as the religious vows. For centuries, religious priests, brothers and sisters have been adhering to the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. But, as Fr Bernie Thomas, OFM, explains, those principles provide a blueprint for living for all people. Gavin Abraham talks to Fr Bernieabout how living the counsels has changed over the centuries, but in many ways stayed the same.

Station XV - Episode 30 - Around the world

podcast@station15.co.nz — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A great show that takes us all over the world this month! We talk about the debate around adopting the upcoming changes to the Mass missal, the NZ Medical Council losing the plot and forcing Catholic doctors to refer for abortions, how Christian are the Christian Democrats in Germany, atheists failing to get on the bus with their ad campaign copied from the UK, and a French project for dialling in for Confession. Turns out, that's not allowed. Check it out, and follow us on facebook.com/station15 or twitter.com/station15.

Familia - Episode 17

brendan@fli.org.nz — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Back from our break, this month Familia explores the following questions:

- Is adultery the the "exception" to the Catholic teachings which oppose divorce?

- Do you have any practical tips on how to go about having a family prayer time?

- Can you provide practical advice about raising the birds and the bees with children?

- What do we do if we have a child who doesn’t want to go to church anymore?

- Does the Catholic Church have any teachings about whether it should be the husband or the wife who goes out to work and earn money for the family?

Station XV - Episode 29 - Prepare for the Lightning Round!

podcast@station15.co.nz — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After a month off, we've got so much news to cover that we've added "The Lightning Round" to the end of the podcast to cram more news into the show! In this month's show, what has the world come to when a student sells her virginity for $45,000, the Pope talks to the UK bishops about discrimination in the (Church) workplace, Caritas is still uneasy about the "three strikes" rule, hope and tragedy all mixed together in the Haiti earthquake, Harry Knox: Obama adviser and anti-fan of the Church, another step closer to Australia's first Saint, and the Seminarians of New Zealand on a tiki-tour of our Cathedrals. What a show! Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/station15) or Facebook (facebook.com/station15).

Living Lent Well

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:37:00 GMT

Catechiwi's resident expert Fr Merv Duffy speaks about Lent, the season of preparation for the pinnacle of the Church's year:Easter. Fr Merv talks to Gavin Abraham about the origins of Lent, the three Christian actions we are called to focus on during Lent and speaks about the significance of the number "40" in Christian and Jewish history.

Familia on hiatus

brendan@fli.org.nz — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hey everyone - the Familia podcast will be on hiatus for the next couple of months while we do some shifting around and relocation. But we'll be back really soon, so check out our back catalogue in the meantime.

The Ultimate Form of Prayer

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:59:00 GMT

After hearing from Fr Merv Duffy last month â last year even â on the various forms of prayer, this month's episode of Catechiwi looks at the Holy Mass, generally considered to be the ultimate form of prayer. When was the first Mass? What are the various parts of the Mass? How does the Mass prepare us for the world? Fr Merv is back to answer those questions and others.

No Station 15 episode for January

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:52:00 GMT

Well it's summer time down here in NZ, and the living may be a little too easy as we've been unable to call the crew together for an episode recording! Whether it's a honeymoon, Hearts Aflame (www.heartsaflame.org.nz) or just the call of the Kiwi beaches, we are all scattered across the country and the globe at the moment, so there won't be a 15th Station episode this month. Awwww...don't cry! We'll be back next month, we promise. Until then, maybe listen to some of our old episodes you might have missed? Or spend the time praying for some needy causes - the tragedy in Haiti springs to mind. See you next month!

Familia - Episode 16

brendan@fli.org.nz — Fri, 1 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This month's edition of Familia features part two of a special two part interview with Dr. Gerard O'Shea. Gerard is the principal of a Catholic primary school in Melbourne as well as being a Ph.D. He recently visited New Zealand to talk about the challenges of being a Catholic parent, and to explain the new sexuality education program, based on Catholic teaching, which has implemented in his school with great success.

Station XV - Episode 28 - roasting by the Christmas fire

podcast@station15.co.nz — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

For our final show of the decade, the three (not so wise) men talk about the bishops opposing the FPA's application for an abortion license, the Pope's take on climate change, have a heated exchange about adding "Catholic" to the names of our schools, the latest Irish abuse report, and eye damage to well meaning but misguided Catholic pilgrims? All this and some more great music from the Priests - Happy Christmas everyone!

Catechiwi: Teach Me How to Pray

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:35:00 GMT

It's something we should be doing every day, multiple times each day. No, not brushing your teeth (though that's good too). In the December episode of Catechiwi, we speak to Fr Merv Duffy, SM, on prayer. Fr Merv, a Catechiwi favourite, talks about different reasons to pray, different ways to pray and gives some valuable advice on prayer in general.

[Apologies for the late posting â Gavin. Mea maxima culpa.]

Familia - Episode 15

brendan@fli.org.nz — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This month's edition of Familia features part one of a special two part interview with Dr. Gerard O'Shea. Gerard is the principal of a Catholic primary school in Melbourne as well as being a Ph.D. He recently visited New Zealand to talk about the challenges of being a Catholic parent, and to explain the new sexuality education program, based on Catholic teaching, which has implemented in his school with great success.

Station XV - Episode 27 - Cathanglicans and Destiny

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode we talk about Anglicans coming home, Destiny and Tamaki's "spiritual sons", a record intake at our seminary here in New Zealand, and whether selling the Vatican would solve world hunger...or would just be a stupid idea! Plus we preview the new album by The Priests. You can catch the video stream up at www.ustream.tv/the15thstation, and you can find us on Twitter at twitter.com/station15, and on Facebook at facebook.com/station15.

Catechiwi â with a Vatican official

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:53:00 GMT

When Christ walked the earth, it was his wish that the Church should be "one". However, over the past 2000 years, the Church has had major splits and minor splits, leading to countless Christian churches around the world. Since the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Church has been trying to restore unity with other Christians. In this month's episode of Catechiwi, Gavin Abraham interviews Msgr Juan Usma Gomez, a native of Colombia and now an official with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Msgr Usma Gomez talks about the successes of the ecumenical movement, looks at the "state of play" at the moment and touches on the recent Vatican announcement on welcoming Anglicans into the Church.

Familia â Episode 14

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:23:00 GMT

This month we take a break from our usual programing schedule to bring you a special presentation on euthanasia that was given by Brendan Malone last month in Auckland. The talk, entitled "Euthanasia and Human Dignity", examines the recent cultural trend towards embracing euthanasia and it explores some of the philosophical errors underpinning this trend, and some good reasons why legalising euthanasia is a very dangerous thing for a society to do.

Station XV, Episode 26 â Saints, Samoa and Southland

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:33:00 GMT

The 15th Station welcomes a couple of new panelists on this month's show as we discuss the Church's newest saints, the deadly tsunami in the Pacific and officials telling Catholics not to get pregnant. Those stories, and much more, on this month's episode, including the latest "apparition" of Our Lady. Is this the Virgin Mary â http://www.virginmarysamoa.com/VM3.jpg? Or is it a Coke bottle? You decide...

Catechiwi â with Bishop Patrick Dunn

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 02:56:00 GMT

Catechiwi welcomes a very special guest for our October programme with Bishop Patrick Dunn of Auckland making his first "appearance" on the show. Gavin Abraham speaks to Bishop Dunn about evangelisation. It's been around since Jesus sent the disciples out two by two, but it's still the major mission of the Church. How can Catholics help evangelise in the 21st century? What is the "new evangelisation" Pope John Paul II talked about? Listen for answers to those questions and many more.

Familia - Episode 13

brendan@fli.org.nz — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In this latest edition of Familia we explore the following questions: - Can you offer some practical tips for raising medium to large families? - If a person from a different denomination gets married and divorces due to his/her spouse cheating on them, and then later they become Catholic;ÂCan that person later on get married again in the Catholic church and do they need to get an annulment? - Are pro-lifers just unrealistic idealists who promote ideas that just don't work in the real world? - What exactly does chastity mean?

Station XV - Episode 25 - Tonight, on a very special Station 15...

podcast@station15.co.nz — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:02:00 GMT

What a show! Tonight we have Father Roderick from SQPN.com, down here on his New Zealand adventure! He joins a very full Rendition Studios as we talk about his travels here and in Australia, the lifting of the swine flu restrictions, the rolling back (or not) of Vatican II, death threats and the former Archbishop of Zimbabwe, and the banning of trousers as a way to remind people of the importance of Sundays?!? Check us out on Facebook or on Twitter (twitter.com/station15)

Catechiwi -- The Theology of Suffering

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:14:00 GMT

In this latest episode of Catechiwi, Gavin Abraham interviews Dutch priest Fr Roderick Vonhogen -- currently visiting Australia and New Zealand -- on another fundamental question of the Faith. Fr Roderick answers the question âWhy did Jesus have to suffer?â

Familia - Episode 12

brendan@fli.org.nz — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In this month's edition of the Familia Podcast we explore the following questions: what can we do to avoid pornography, if you are a Catholic, is it ok to circumcise your male children, if a Catholic marries a non-Catholic or non-Christian is their marriage a sacrament, does pre-marital sex change the sacramental nature of marriage, what can a solo mum do to relate Catholic sexual teachings as well as general things guys should know regarding sexuality to teenage sons?

Station XV - Episode 24 - Two years old today!

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Happy birthday to us! With today being the Feast of the Assumption, it's been two years since our first episode. This month we talk about a new approach to justice, the referendum on smacking, more anti-Christian violence with more mainstream media silence, clapping at Mass, and Fr Roderick from SQPN.com's Daily Breakfast podcast is coming to New Zealand!!!

Catechiwi - The Saints Come Marching In

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 08:09:00 GMT

Catechiwi returns for another show examining the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith. In this month's episode, Fr Peter Fitzsimons explains the Church's understanding of and teaching about saints. Who can become a saint? What does that process involve? How can you live more like a saint? Is using saints to pray actually idolatry? Those questions and more are
answered in this programme.

Familia - Episode 11

brendan@fli.org.nz — Sat, 1 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This month's edition of the Familia Podcast explores the following questions: with the recent referendum on the 'anti-smacking' bill does the Church have any new information to consider before we vote on it; Obama has recently put through some very controversial legislation on abortion in the states, what has been the Churches reaction; is there a set standard that a couple should be looking for in their marriage preparation; why don't we hear more about avoiding pre-marital sex from our priests?

Station XV - Episode 23 - Charity, Truth and all that jazz

podcast@station15.co.nz — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In this month's episode we talk about the Pope's new encyclical (Caritas in Veritate), the years of Paul and the priest, whether priestly celibacy is still relevant or not, more Swine Flu restrictions, and the fastest altar boy in the West? Follow us at twitter.com/station15, subscribe in iTunes, or become a fan by searching for "The 15th Station" in Facebook.

The Return of Catechiwi

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:23:00 GMT

Back by popular demand is Catechiwi, an informative podcast on some of the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Faith.

In this month's episode, Gavin Abraham speaks to Fr Peter Fitzsimons about the sacraments. Why are there seven? Are there scriptural foundations for them? And how do they change the people receiving the sacraments.

Enjoy, and stay tuned for more Catechiwi episodes in the coming months.

Familia - Episode 10

brendan@fli.org.nz — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 04:02:00 GMT

In this month's edition of the Familia Podcast we explore the questions; how do we best engage with friends and family who have had abortions and how long should a couple be engaged for before getting married? We also discuss Obama's speech at Notre Dame University, as well as the recent controversy that has erupted over Christopher West and Theology of the Body.

Station XV - Episode 22 - The rollercoaster show

podcast@station15.co.nz — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In this month's episode we talk about some serious and not so serious stuff: the New Zealand bishops altering their decision on when to kneel at Mass, the report on the terrible historic abuse in Ireland, the Budget and the Church's response to it, the killing of Dr Tiller, and some great names for Bishops. Don't forget, you can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/station15. You can also find us on Facebook, but not yet at www.facebook.com/station15 (as we promised on the show) until Facebook allows us to reserve the name on June 28.

Familia - Episode 9

brendan@fli.org.nz — Mon, 1 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This month's edition of the Familia Podcast features a special interview with Danielle and Becky, our two pro-life interns who have spent the last six weeks participating in our intensive pro-life and leadership formation program. They talk about their experience on the internship as well as their feelings about how the pro-life issues they have been learning about impact upon the wider culture.

Station XV - Episode 21 - Holy Father's Holy Land holiday?

podcast@station15.co.nz — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In this month's episode, we cover the Holy Father's trip to the Holy Land, the Swine Flu restrictions on reception of Communion, the anti-Catholic media bias, offering women who seek abortions the opportunity to view the ultrasound, and Our Lady appearing in a...coffee stain? (http://tinyurl.com/qdu9p9)

Familia - Episode 8

brendan@fli.org.nz — Fri, 1 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In this month's edition of the Familia Podcast we explore the following questions: What are the 'original experiences of man'? 2. Why did God create people with homosexual desires? 3. How can you counsel people who are pregnant and worried to keep their babies without moralizing? 4. How do you deal with friends who are sleeping together - how do we love them without condoning their actions? 5. When we give our lives to Christ do we really have to cease to exist as an individual?

Station XV - Episode 20 - Fair-weather Catholics

podcast@station15.co.nz — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In our Easter podcast for 2009, we talk about the Mercy Centre in Wellington hosting a relationship seminar for gay and lesbian couples, fair-weather Catholics, Obama and Notre Dame, Amnesty International and a Kiwi trying to change their stance on abortion, the Pope and his reaffirmation of the Church's teaching on condoms and AIDS, and a 90-year old priest who gives money to the poor!

Familia - Episode 7

brendan@fli.org.nz — Wed, 1 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This month's edition of the Familia Podcast explores the following questions: - How does a committed Catholic balance the Catholic teaching about contraception with practical realities like saving for a house, etc? - Is it okay for a couple to say that they just want 3 kids and no more? - What benefit do married couples get from seeing vocations to religious life and vies versa, and how do you explain why vocations are not necessary in heaven? - What advice can you give a couple who are considering contraception just for their honeymoon? - If you are engaged and you wish to be faithful to the Catholic teaching on birth regulationâ when should charting of NFP be started? - Why are there so many Catholics who use contraception?

Station XV - Episode 19 - More popular than Obama?

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we discuss one New Zealand bishop's response to the proposed 'three strikes' law, we talk about the terrible situation surrounding some excommunications in Brazil, we look at Pelosi and the Pope, we take a look at the events in South Brisbane and is President Obama more popular than Jesus Christ?!?

Familia - Episode 6

brendan@fli.org.nz — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This monthâs edition of the Familia Podcast explores the following questions: - Why is there such a big divorce rate for couples who have sex before marriage? - Why do men represent Christ in a marriage when we are all meant to represent Christ in the world? - What is guilt and is it healthy? - Should someone with a serious medical condition take the Pill? - Arenât NFP and contraception the exact same thing? - What is responsible family planning? - How candid should an unmarried couple be about sexual issues?

Station XV - Episode 18 - Better late than never

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

We kick off our first episode for 2009 a little later than last year, but in a fashion that's worth the wait. In this episode, we take a look at the artistic actions of Fr Gerard Burns, the lifting of the excommunication of some of the Society of Saint Pius X's bishops and the fact that one of them doesn't believe the Holocaust happened, we talk about some missing abortion stats (you won't believe that one!), Obama and the Mexico City policy, and a nurse that got in trouble for offering to pray for a patient!

Familia - Episode 5

brendan@fli.org.nz — Sun, 1 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This monthâs edition of the Familia Podcast is a special edition which features an exclusive interview with Dr. Tracey Rowland. Dr Rowland is the Dean and Associate Professor of Political Philosophy and Continental Theology at the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in Melbourne, and she is the author of a new book called Ratzingerâs Faith, the Theology of Pope Benedict XVI. In this informative interview she discusses the history, Papcy and theological concerns of Pope Benedict XVI, exploring important issues such as liturgy, post-Vatican II dissent and his approach to Islam. If you want to know about Pope Benedict XVI then this is a must listen edition of the Familia Podcast!

Catechiwi, January 2009: Three's Company

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 06:03:00 GMT

Persons? Substances? Essences? How do we describe the three members of the Holy Trinity? In this month's episode, our triumvirate of Fr Merv Duffy, NZ Catholic's Gavin Abraham and the plush surrounds of Rendition Studios combine for a look at the Catholic understanding of the Trinity. Happy New Year!

Station XV - Episode 17 - Skneeling at Christmas

podcast@station15.co.nz — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In our Christmas episode this year, we talk about kneeling at Mass continuing in New Zealand, a Bishop that is prepared to die for an end to abortion, the Tui beer billboards about Christmas, the Vatican going green and the Beatles being "forgiven". From all of the 15th Station team, have a safe, happy and holy Christmas!

Catechiwi -- Episode 4: Viva il Papa

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:23:00 GMT

Fr Merv Duffy, SM, returns to the Catechiwi hot seat to help explain the papacy -- not an easy task in 25 minutes or so. Fr Merv speaks with Gavin Abraham about the biblical origins of the papacy, some good and bad pontiffs and his time in Rome at the time of John Paul II's death.

Familia - Episode 4

brendan@fli.org.nz — Mon, 1 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This monthâs edition of the Familia Podcast features part two of our special 2 part interview with Dr. Chris Pemberton on the issue of contraception. You can hear part one of this interview in last month's edition of the Familia Podcast.

Station XV - Episode 16 - Priests and politics

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

We promise - this is the last one where we'll be talking about this election. But with both the N.Z. and U.S. elections complete, we'll talk about Obama and Key, but also about the plight of Christian parties and MMP, the persecution of Christians around the world, the flurry of ordinations in New Zealand in the next couple of months, and we end with a great rendition of "Panis Angelicus" from the new album by The Priests (www.thepriests.com).

Catechiwi - Episode 3

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A couple of hundred bishops spent most of October at the Vatican talking about the Word of God. In this episode of New Zealand's newest Catholic podcast, we talk to Auckland-based priest Fr Peter Fitzsimons about Scripture and its importance in the Church.

Familia - Episode 3

brendan@fli.org.nz — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this special edition of the Familia Podcast we commemorate the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae with part one of a two part interview about contraception with Dr. Chris Pemberton. Chris holds a Ph.D. in Endocrinology, and he works as a biomedical researcher for the Christchurch School of Medicine, and in this interview he discusses the medical facts and social implications of the advent of the contraceptive pill.

Station XV - Episode 15 - Well, what did you expect?

podcast@station15.co.nz — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It would be very difficult to have an episode a few weeks out from a general election here in NZ (and one in the States too) and not talk about politics, now wouldn't it? So, in this episode, we talk about the NZ election, the American election, welfare and the election, the synod of Bishops and the Bible, and an IronicCatholic story about complaining parishoners becoming diocesan hermits?!? Something for everyone. Links: - Bishop's statement (http://www.catholic.org.nz/statements/0808_elections.php) - Value Your Vote (http://www.valueyourvote.org.nz/)

Catechiwi -- Episode 2

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fr Merv Duffy returns for the second episode of Catechiwi, the new monthly podcast in The 15th Station stable. In the October programme, NZ Catholic editor Gavin Abraham asks Fr Merv about Mary -- who she was, what her role was in the life of Jesus, how the Church honours her and much more. And, as a Marist priest, Fr Merv certainly knows a thing or two about this wonderful woman.

Familia - Episode 2 - Election Special

brendan@fli.org.nz — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With just over 5 weeks to go until the NZ General Election and the US Presidential Election, we thought that it would be a good idea to have a special election edition of the Familia Podcast. In this edition we speak to Father Peter Fitzsimons about politics, morality and voting, and we offer some practical tips to consider when thinking about casting your vote.

Station XV - Episode 14 - Politics at the dinner table

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

It's kind of hard to ignore it with an election both here in NZ and over in the USA. This month we talk about an open letter from the NZCCSS to all political candidates on poverty issues, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi getting things very wrong with regards to the Catholic teaching on abortion, an Auckland-based homosexual publication slamming the Catholic bishops' pre-election statement as bigoted and ignorant, the tragedy in Orissa, and the cancelled beauty pageant for nuns!

Catechiwi - Episode 1

podcast@station15.co.nz — Mon, 8 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This is first episode of the newest show on The 15th Station podcast network! In this episode, NZ Catholic editor Gavin Abraham talks to Fr Merv Duffy, SM, about Christ. Who was Christ? Who did people think he was? Was he human, divine, both? Fr Merv, a lecturer in Christology, answers those questions and more in the first installment of this new monthly programme.

Familia - Episode 1

brendan@fli.org.nz — Mon, 1 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This is the first edition of Familia - our new monthly pro-life podcast from Family Life International. In this episode, Brendan and the team explore the following issues:

- The 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae
- Is it still important for people who donât have a religious faith to get married?
- What does a girl need to do to attract the right type of guy, and what should you do if you think you are dating Mr. or Mrs. wrong?
- A question about a man who got sterilized without telling his wife
- What can we do about our children who donât practice the faith?

Happy birthday to us!

podcast@station15.co.nz — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Awww....look at our little podcast. One year old already! To celebrate, we have a chat to George about what is was like to be at WYD in Sydney. We also talk about the Bishops on the election, the Lambeth conference and Anglican/Catholic unity, and New Zealand's apparent journey to a hot unpleasant place in a hand-carried shopping container with the "Boobs on Bikes" parade. We also talk a little about our new upcoming podcasts! What a show!

Exciting news!

podcast@station15.co.nz — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:18:00 GMT

Just ahead of our 1st birthday, we're happy to announce that the 15th Station Podcast Network is growing!

Beginning next month, two new shows will be launched - one focused on family issues and the other on providing catechesis on important topics.

Familia is the name of the new show that will address matters relating to family life. The programme is being recorded and produced by Family Life International.

The other new show, which has been dubbed "Catechiwi", will feature a one-on-one interview with an expert on a certain area of Catholic teaching. NZ Catholic managing editor Gavin Abraham will conduct the interviews, which he hopes will help inform, and form, listeners.

You can read the full article on the new shows here. We're really excited about this, and we look forward to welcoming the new shows to our Network!

God bless,

The 15th Station Team

Eggs Benedict @ WYD?

podcast@station15.co.nz — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

(Safe travels to all those going to World Youth Day!) This month, we talk about Clare Dooley from Christchurch having lunch with the Pope, Ken Orr being attacked on YouTube for protecting the lives of the unborn, the Australian bishops apologising and calling lapsed Catholics home, the Society of St Pius X and we answer that question that everyone has always wanted answered...does the Pope wear Prada? The video we mentioned is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9JTow-oumY

What to wear

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this month's episode we talk about World Youth Day prep (only one month away), the Vatican's Instruction on obedience, the pros and cons of clerical dress, and Fr.Michael Pfleger's outburst against Hillary Clinton. Links talked about in the show: - 4,000 Kiwis going to WYD (http://wyd.org.nz/?sid=236) - Vatican gives guidance on obedience for religious (http://www.zenit.org/article-22716?l=english) - Being Frank discussion on clerical dress (http://www.beingfrank.co.nz/?p=717) - Fr.Michael Pfleger and Hillary (http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=28097)

It's a bit sickle-ing

podcast@station15.co.nz — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You'd think there's only one story to talk about this month - Fr.Peter Murnane and friends bursting the balloon over the Waihopai spy base. But while we do give some airtime to that, we also talk about the Pope's visit to the U.S.A., priests from other cultures, American politicians and receiving Communion, and a fantastic, uplifting, pro-life story.

The Baptism seen around the world

podcast@station15.co.nz — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We talk about the very public baptism of Magdi Allam by the Pope, the possible launch of a pro-life political party in New Zealand, the sad story of Archbishop Ncube, Easter trading and the Pope's new ride from New York City!

Sing a new song

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:22:00 GMT

In this episode we're looking at a number of stories that are in the media - a priest being stalked, weird baptismal formulae, Cardinal Pell's visit to New Zealand and the "new" seven sins. Plus we have a fantastic song from James Wong as part of his submission for World Youth Day.

The boys are back in town

podcast@station15.co.nz — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode it's just the boys talking about the permanent diaconate coming to the Auckland Diocese, a Cardinal saying divorced and remarried people are welcome at Mass, the story of Fr Vincent who was married and is now a priest, Cardinal Pell and the carbon tax on babies in Australia and ending off with the strange gifts the Pope has received. Quite a full episode actually!

New year, new popemobile

podcast@station15.co.nz — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Happy 2008! With the new year well and truly kicked off, we talk about the Pope's "state of the world" address, the tragic but heroic passing of seminary Jeremy Gray, Tony Blair's conversion, 160 years of the Catholic Church in New Zealand and we check out the Pope's new ride.

Christmas hope

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Our first Christmas podcast and there's quite a bit to talk about. The Pope's new encyclical on hope has been released, and it makes for popular reading. We talk about the 4,210 NZ pilgrims are heading over to see him next year at World Youth Day, and whether or not movies like the Golden Compass can be bad for the faith of those who watch them. And we talk a bit about Christmas traditions and interpretations of the season. We wish all our listeners a happy and Holy Christmas.

Counting is hard

podcast@station15.co.nz — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

This month we talk about another TV show denigrating our Faith, a pebble that looks like Our Lady, a group that thinks the Iraq war is punishment for the U.S. stance on homosexuality and the NZ bishop's strategic vision for the next five years. Oh, and we show that it's harder than you think to name Ten Commandments.

Censorship, Politics and the Pope's Cat

podcast@station15.co.nz — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

It's an interesting discussion this week, as we talk about the BSA redefining common decency, the inability for Christian political parties to succeed in New Zealand, and the life of the Pope - told through the eyes of a cat!

Flash new digs

podcast@station15.co.nz — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT

St.Patrick's Cathedral is not the only one to undergo a transformation this month - we recorded this episode in our new studio! This means awesome sound quality and theme music and everything! Check it out as we talk about the Cathedral re-opening, new priests and the call of priesthood, God vs. Allah and Amnesty International and abortion.

In the beginning

podcast@station15.co.nz — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Our first ever podcast! This is what they call a "pilot" in the industry - things will change between this episode and next: i.e. we may have different people on the panel, we'll have better audio quality and we may even try and get some theme music! :)

In this podcast, we talk about the Pope's motu proprio, a Catholic town and ponder on the question - is New Zealand a Christian country?

Links we talked about:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article735109.ece
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/viewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=1200
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz/?p=406
http://www.trinstore.com