- 0:17 – Introduction, New announcement regarding Pivotal Players: Volume 2.
- 3:42 – Has something gone terribly wrong in our society?
- 4:36 – What are Bishop Barron’s thoughts on the Benedict Option as a proposal?
- 6:30 – Who was Saint Benedict and how can he help solve our modern problems?
- 8:50 – How is Noah’s Ark a good symbol for the Benedict Option?
- 11:23 – What is the identity/relevance dilemma?
- 13:55 – How does St. John Paul II relate to the Benedict Option?
- 18:10 – Should the Church pull back on political engagement?
- 22:05 – Should Christians pull out of society and live in separate communities?
- 24:30 – Is homeschooling the best option for Christian children?
- 28:15 – Should we avoid occupations that will force us to compromise our values?
- 31:20 – Should we avoid technology as Christians?
- 34:33 – Question from listener: Should Christians be active in the political arena?
Bonus Resources
- Videos
- DVD’s
- CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players (Word on Fire)
- CATHOLICISM series (Word On Fire)
- Faith Clips (Word On Fire)
- Articles
- “How St. Benedict Reshaped the Culture“ (Father Steve Grunow)
- “The Benedict Option and the Identity/Relevance Dilemma“ (Bishop Barron)
- “A Secular Europe and the Mission of the Church” (Bishop Barron)
- Books
- The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation by Rod Dreher
- The Priority of Christ by Bishop Barron
- The Strangest Way by Bishop Barron
- Study Program
- The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters (Bishop Barron)
- CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players Study Guide (Word on Fire)
- Websites
- Word On Fire (Bishop Barron)
- DailyCatholicGospel.com (Bishop Barron)