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WOF 380: The Evangelical Power of Beauty
In his keynote talk at the 2022 Good News Conference, Bishop Barron speaks on the evangelical power of beauty in the Catholic tradition. True beauty leads by steady steps to the ultimate source of beauty, Christ. To evangelize, we can show the Sistine Chapel or Chartres Cathedral; show someone how to read Brideshead Revisited, the stories of Flannery O’Connor, or the poetry of T.S. Eliot; listen to Beethoven’s “Seventh Symphony.” This great tradition of beauty has the power to draw people in. Links Good News Conference NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
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Mar 20, 2023
WOF 378: Bishop Barron, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and the Priesthood
Friends, in this conversation at the 2021 Good News Conference, Bishop Robert Barron and Fr. Mike Schmitz share about their vocation stories. This is part of a much longer conversation the two shared. You can hear the full discussion in episode 331 of the “Word on Fire Show,” during which they discuss how they began their ministry on YouTube, their favorite movies, and what inspired them to approach their creative presentations to the Bible. Links Good News Conference NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
41 minutes |
Mar 6, 2023
WOF 376: Peter Kreeft on Socrates vs. the Sophists
Friends, in today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show,” we share Lecture 1 from Peter Kreeft’s new 12-part video series on “Socrates’ Children: The Great Debates of Philosophy.” In this lecture series, Dr. Peter Kreeft examines key ideas in philosophy by comparing and contrasting two representative philosophers in each lecture. The first lecture compares the father of philosophy, Socrates, with the Sophists, whose philosophy is marked more by cleverness and emotion rather than by wisdom and truth. This video series is being released alongside Word on Fire’s new book series by Kreeft, titled Socrates’ Children: An Introduction to Philosophy from the 100 Greatest Philosophers. In this four-volume series, Kreeft examines with his characteristic wit and clarity, the big ideas of four major eras—ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary—and immerses the reader in the “great conversation” the ongoing dialogue among the great thinkers of history. Links Socrates’ Children books + video series NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
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Feb 20, 2023
WOF 374: The Baptismal Priesthood and Evangelization w/ Fr. Stephen Gadberry
Friends, today we share Fr. Stephen Gadberry’s keynote talk from the recent Good News Conference in Orlando, Florida. As Fr. Gadberry explains, every baptized Christian shares in Jesus’ offices of priest, prophet, and king. In this talk, Fr. Gadberry focuses on the priestly role and discusses the responsibility of every Christian to pray and work in union with Christ for the sanctification of the world. Links Good News Conference NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
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Jan 30, 2023
WOF 371: The Rise of Euthanasia
Friends, do we have a right to choose how and when we die? Should we be worried about the rapid rise of euthanasia, including in the United States? Euthanasia has been in the news lately thanks to reports out of Canada, where last year, over 10,000 Canadians ended their lives via euthanasia. Those numbers are sure to go up, as Canada has loosened restrictions so that people can now choose euthanasia not only to avoid pain and suffering in the face of terminal disease, but simply for “mental health reasons.” On today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show,” Brandon Vogt and I discuss these alarming trends and how to make the case that life is worth living. A listener asks, why does it matter where we go to worship the Lord as long as we’re doing so? Links The Power of the Cross: Good Friday Sermons from the Papal Preacher by Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
53 minutes |
Jan 23, 2023
WOF 370: Source and Summit of Evangelization w/ Abbot Jeremy Driscoll
Friends, the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. In the Mass, God is glorified and humans are sanctified. In his keynote address at the recent Good News Conference, Abbot Jeremy Driscoll walks us through the beauty and richness of the Mass, in which we worship the Lord and then are sent out to proclaim the Good News of Jesus’ victory over sin and death. Abbot Jeremy is a Benedictine monk and was elected the 12th abbot of Mount Angel Abbey, elected by the community in March of 2016. He has taught theology at Mount Angel Seminary and at Sant’ Anselmo in Rome. He continues to serve on various Vatican commissions, conducts conferences and retreats throughout the world, and continues to write and publish. Links Good News Conference NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
31 minutes |
Jan 16, 2023
WOF 369: Was Vatican II a Failure?
Friends, we just marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, the Second Vatican Council. Six decades later, can we say the Council was a success? A failure? Something in between? On today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show,” Brandon Vogt discuss a provocative pair of op-eds published in the New York Times by Ross Douthat, who argues that the Council was both necessary and a failure, and yet cannot be undone. A listener asks, if God is without form, then at the Transfiguration, what was Jesus transformed into? Links “How Catholics Became Prisoners of Vatican II” – Ross Douthat “How Vatican II Failed Catholics—and Catholicism” – Ross Douthat The Word on Fire Vatican II Collection The Paschal Mystery: Reflections for Lent and Easter (Word on Fire Lent booklet) NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
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BONUS: 5 Enduring Lessons from Pope Benedict XVI
Friends, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the 265th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 95 years old. In this special “Word on Fire Show” discussion, Brandon Vogt and I reflect on his life, impact, and key ideas and contributions. We specifically touch on five key areas: 1) True reform vs. false reform in the Church 2) Liturgical renewal 3) Importance of the Bible for theology 4) Synthesis of faith and reason 5) Christocentrism Links Bishop Barron’s resources on Pope Benedict XVI The Pope Benedict XVI Reader (Word on Fire) NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
17 minutes |
Dec 26, 2022
WOF 366: Natural Law, Family, and Happiness w/ Ben Shapiro
Friends, when society dismisses the natural law tradition, is it any wonder we see voluntarism take its place? I recently spoke with Ben Shapiro on his Daily Wire show about natural law, family, happiness and much more. Links Bishop Barron on Ben Shapiro’s “Sunday Special” NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
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Dec 5, 2022
Friends, why is art important? An uptick in vandalism against famous pieces of art, calling to mind outbreaks of iconoclasm throughout history, has raised questions about art’s value and purpose. On today’s “Word on Fire Show,” I discuss with Brandon Vogt why art matters. A listener asks, is God’s true nature love or truth? What’s the interplay between those two? Links The Great Story of Israel: Election, Freedom, Holiness by Bishop Robert Barron NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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| Genre | War drama |
| Created by | Peter Bowker |
| Written by | Peter Bowker |
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| Composer | Dan Jones |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Mammoth Screen |
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| Original network | BBC One |
| Picture format | 2:1 1080p |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 29 September 2019 – present |
World on Fire is a British war drama television series created by Peter Bowker. Set in the Second World War, the series follows the intertwined lives of ordinary civilians across Europe who are caught up in World War II.
Plot[edit]
The series follows the hidden lives of ordinary people from Britain, Poland, France, Germany and the United States during World War II.[1] The drama switches its scenes between various locations in France, Britain, Germany and Poland. It features repeated visits to Paris, Warsaw, Manchester, Berlin and Dunkirk.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Jonah Hauer-King as Harry Chase, an interpreter at the British embassy in Warsaw who is later commissioned into the British Army, and joins the SOE.
- Helen Hunt as Nancy Campbell, an American journalist struggling to broadcast the truth from Berlin.
- Sean Bean as Douglas Bennett, a bus conductor, pacifist and shell-shocked veteran of the Battle of the Somme, and father to Lois and Tom.
- Lesley Manville as Robina Chase, Harry’s wealthy and emotionally repressed mother.
- Julia Brown as Lois Bennett, a 21-year-old factory worker and talented singer who later joins the Entertainments National Service Association.
- Zofia Wichłacz as Kasia Tomaszeski, a waitress from Warsaw, with whose family Harry lodges, who later joins the Polish Resistance
- Brian J. Smith as Webster O’Connor, a gay American doctor based in Paris and Nancy’s nephew.
- Parker Sawyers as Albert Fallou, a Parisian jazz saxophonist and Webster’s lover.
- Blake Harrison as Sergeant Stan Raddings, Harry’s platoon sergeant.
- Ewan Mitchell as Tom Bennett, Lois’s older brother, a petty criminal who later joins the Royal Navy.
- Mateusz Więcławek as Grzegorz Tomaszeski, Kasia’s sickly younger brother who joins the Polish army with his father.
- Eugénie Derouand as Henriette Guilbert, a nurse at Webster’s hospital in Paris, secretly Jewish.
Supporting[edit]
- Yrsa Daley-Ward as Connie Knight, a close friend, colleague and musical partner of Lois.
- Max Riemelt as Schmidt, Nancy’s Nazi censor and minder in Berlin.
- Eryk Biedunkiewicz as Jan Tomaszeski, Kasia’s youngest brother, a schoolboy.
- Johannes Zeiler as Uwe Rossler, Claudia’s husband who runs a textile firm.[2]
- Victoria Mayer as Claudia Rossler, a German mother living in Berlin, struggling to contain the secret of her daughter’s epilepsy.
- Tomasz Ziętek as Tomasz, a colleague of Kasia in the resistance.
- Dora Zyogouri, the epileptic daughter of Victoria and Uwe.
- Ansu Kabia as Eddie Knight, Connie’s husband, a jazz trumpeter.
- Borys Szyc as Konrad, a Polish army soldier.[3]
- Matthew Aubrey as Private Taffy Morgan, a member of Harry’s platoon.
- Cealleach Spellman as Private Joe Broughton, a member of Harry’s Platoon from Leeds.
- Arthur Darvill as Wing Commander Vernon Hunter, an RAF fighter pilot.
- Bruno Alexander as Klaus Rossler, Claudia and Uwe’s son, a German soldier.
- Helene Grass as Frau Pessler, one of Uwe’s employees, a committed Nazi.
- Benjamin Wainwright as Randy O’Connor, an American fighter pilot in Vernon’s squadron and Webster’s brother.
- Jack Deam as Ted, manager of Lois and Connie’s ENSA unit.
- Agata Kulesza as Maria Tomaszeski, Stefan’s wife and mother of Kasia, Grzegorz and Jan.
- Buom Tihngang as Demba, a Senegalese soldier who Harry meets in France.
- Charlie Creed-Miles as David Walker, Harry’s superior at the Warsaw embassy.
- Prasanna Puwanarajah as Major Taylor.
- Matthew Roamin as Geoff, a shellshocked soldier Harry encounters in France.
- Patrick Kennedy as Campbell.
- Tomasz Kot as Stefan Tomaszeski, a veteran of World War I and father of Kasia, Jan and Grzegorz who rejoins the Polish army.
- Jonathan McGuiness as Sir Oswald Mosley
- Benedict Taylor as Dr Drake, head of a mental hospital in Manchester.
Episodes[edit]
Series 1 (2019)[edit]
Production[edit]
The seven-part series was commissioned by the BBC in October 2017, with Peter Bowker writing.[5] Casting began in October 2018, with Helen Hunt and Lesley Manville amongst the first additions and filming beginning in Prague.[6] Sean Bean was cast in November.[7]
Filming took place in Chester in November 2018, Liverpool in March 2019 and also included other locations such as Prague, Lytham St. Annes, Wigan[8][9] and Lyme Park.
Series two began filming on 13 July 2022 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Lesley Manville, Jonah Hauer-King, Julia Brown, Zofia Wichlacz, Blake Harrison, Eugénie Derouand, Eryk Biedunkiewicz and Cealleach Spellman were all confirmed to be returning, while Mark Bonnar, Ahad Raza Mir and Gregg Sulkin joined the cast.[10] Yrsa Daley-Ward, Parker Sawyers and Ewan Mitchell were confirmed to be returning by December. Filming wrapped in September, with reshoots occurring the following December.
Ratings[edit]
| No. | Title | Air date | C7 viewers[4] (millions) |
C28 viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | Episode 1 | 29 September 2019 | 6.305 | 1.397 | 7.702 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | 6 October 2019 | 5.469 | 1.272 | 6.741 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | 13 October 2019 | 5.374 | 1.028 | 6.402 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | 20 October 2019 | 5.440 | 0.983 | 6.423 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | 27 October 2019 | 5.995 | 0.785 | 6.780 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | 3 November 2019 | 5.911 | 0.578 | 6.489 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | 10 November 2019 | 5.703 | 0.502 | 6.205 |
Critical reception[edit]
World on Fire was reviewed positively by Lucy Mangan of The Guardian.[11] The historical accuracy of some elements of the series, however, was criticised by some reviewers, including columnist Peter Hitchens.[12][13]
References[edit]
- ^ Sutton, Megan (11 October 2018). «BBC announces new WW2 drama World On Fire starring Helen Hunt». Good Housekeeping. London: Hearst UK. ISSN 0141-0547. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ «An interview with Johannes Zeller». BBC Media Centre. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ «An interview with Borys Szyc». BBC Media Centre. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ a b «Four-screen dashboard». Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (4 October 2017). «BBC Sets ‘World On Fire’ WWII Drama, ‘The Trial Of Christine Keeler’ & More». Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ White, Peter (10 October 2018). «Helen Hunt To Star In Peter Bowker’s BBC One World War II Drama ‘World On Fire’«. Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ White, Peter (27 November 2018). «Sean Bean Joins Peter Bowker’s BBC One WWII Epic Drama ‘World On Fire’«. Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ Lucia, Carmella de (22 November 2018). «Hollywood stars to film major new BBC One drama in Chester». Chester Chronicle. Reach. ISSN 0962-4422. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ Hughes, Lorna (8 February 2019). «Why do these local woods look like a WW2 army camp?». Liverpool Echo. Reach. ISSN 1751-6277. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ «Filming begins on series two of World On Fire». www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (29 September 2019). «World on Fire review – ordinary lives caught up in extraordinary times». The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ Peter Hitchens (4 November 2019). «The War was not Our Finest Hour». UnHerd. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ Gareth Rubin (30 September 2019). «PC fantasy or historically accurate? What World On Fire gets right – and wrong – about war». The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ 7-day ratings.
External links[edit]
- World on Fire at BBC Online
- World on Fire at IMDb
- World on Fire at epguides.com
- World on Fire at Rotten Tomatoes
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Friends, what are the liberal arts, and why are so many schools getting rid of them? A recent article in The New Yorker titled “The End of the English Major” revealed that during the past decade, the study of English and history at the collegiate level has fallen by a full third.
Do the liberal arts still matter? Why should people study them? That’s what I discuss with Brandon Vogt on today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show.”
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In his keynote talk at the 2022 Good News Conference, Bishop Barron speaks on the evangelical power of beauty in the Catholic tradition. True beauty leads by steady steps to the ultimate source of beauty, Christ.
To evangelize, we can show the Sistine Chapel or Chartres Cathedral; show someone how to read Brideshead Revisited, the stories of Flannery O’Connor, or the poetry of T.S. Eliot; listen to Beethoven’s “Seventh Symphony.” This great tradition of beauty has the power to draw people in. Links
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WOF 379: Pope Francis and the Dangers of Technocracy
Friends, one major theme appearing throughout the teachings of Pope Francis is the danger of technocracy. In his 2015 encyclical, Laudato si’, he coined the term “technocratic paradigm,” using the term five times in the encyclical.
Should we be concerned about our technocratic society, one dominated by tech and science and which, in turn, aims to dominates nature? That’s what I discuss with Brandon Vogt today on “The Word on Fire Show.”
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