Beyond Rome
Beyond Rome is a podcast that seeks to reconnect Catholics with their Hebraic and Christian roots in the Near East. Hosted by Simone Rizkallah, joined by James O’Reilly and the Philos Catholic team at the Philos Project, they explore a variety of topics related to religion and culture in the West and why the Near East matters for a healthy Church and world. Beyond Rome looks beyond the West to understand what makes the Catholic Church truly universal.
Podcasting since 2024 • 9 episodes
Beyond Rome
Latest Episodes
9. Sabbath: The Basis of Culture
This week Simone Rizkallah and James O’Reilly are joined by Dr. John Cuddeback for episode 9 of our Beyond Rome journey. In this episode, Dr. Cuddeback addresses the meaning of Sunday, the purpose of leisure, and how we can become more fully hu...
September 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:29
8. From Canterbury to Constantinople
This week Simone Rizkallah and James O’Reilly are joined by Zac Crippen for episode 8 of our Beyond Rome journey. Zac leads international expansion for Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy an...
August 21, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:34
7. The Jews, Religious Freedom, and Vatican II
This week Simone Rizkallah and James O’Reilly are joined by Dr. Russell Hittinger to speak about two declarations from the Second Vatican Council, Nostra Aetate (On the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions) and Dignitatis Humanae (...
August 07, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:21
6. St. Charbel: Wonderworker of the East
This week Simone Rizkallah and James O’Reilly are joined by Mother Marla Marie and Sr. Therese Maria to speak about the “Wonderworker of the East,” St. Charbel, a Lebanese priest and monk whose feast day the Roman Catholic Church celebrates on ...
July 24, 2024
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33:35