Best Christopher Dixon Podcasts (2025)

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Importance of Love Languages 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

As we recorded the past three episodes, it became clear we needed to discuss how love is shown between two people in a relationship, friendship, and discipleship. In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss their love languages and theories on how they change over time and how to notice other people's love language.…

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Discipleship: Not Just Time with the Boys 30:39

3M ago30:39

30:39

Today we talk about the third episode of a now-four-part series on Relationship, Friendship, and Discipleship. This episode tackles how to live out discipleship in community with those around you and its roots in friendship and prayer.

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Aspects of a Virtuous Friendship 18:45

3M ago18:45

18:45

The second episode of the season discusses friendship, building off last episode on relationship and building toward the next episode on discipleship.

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African Creativity Today with Idris Elba 29:16

5M ago29:16

29:16

In this episode, actor, filmmaker, musician and activist, Idris Elba discusses the influence and growth of African art and the creative industries on the global stage with host Alexis Akwagyiram, Managing Editor of Semafor Africa, Dana Enduno Ferriera, CEO and Founder of Pavillon54, a digital platform for sharing and promoting art from the African …

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Radical Modernity: From Bloomsbury to Charleston, with Kim Jones and Darren Clarke 40:48

5M ago40:48

40:48

In this episode, writer, academic and critic Frances Wilson is joined by Artistic Director of Dior Homme and Vice President of Charleston, Kim Jones, Dr Darren Clarke, Head of Collections, Research and Exhibitions at Charleston and Sotheby’s, and Jen Hardie, Director and Senior Specialist in Modern British & Irish Art at Sotheby’s in London, for a …

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Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection, with Lady Burlington 41:21

5M ago41:21

41:21

In celebration of Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, join British fashion journalist Charlie Porter in conversation with Erdem Moralıoğlu, Creative Director of ERDEM, and Lady Burlington. Together they will discuss Moralıoğlu's creative process in designing a collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, drawing upo…

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Creative London: An Artistic Crossroads, with Grayson Perry 56:10

5M ago56:10

56:10

Has London's cultural power essentially radiated outwards, influencing artists and creatives across the world? Or is London's creative preeminence dependent on the influx of global talent that has galvanised its artistic scene? In this panel discussion, curator and cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford, journalist Dylan Jones, museum director Tim M…

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London: An Artistic Crossroads | Gallery Open House 1:17:14

5M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

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William Blake: Artist, Poet and Visionary, with Andrew Graham-Dixon and John Higgs 56:30

5M ago56:30

56:30

With a rare first edition of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience about to go under the hammer, in this episode a panel of experts have come together for a conversation about the poet, artist and visionary. Chair and cultural critic Shahidha Bari is joined by art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon, cultural historian John Higgs and Sothe…

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London: The Golden Age, with James Stourton 35:08

5M ago35:08

35:08

London has long been a cultural melting pot for artists from around the world who, in their own unique ways, have revealed with each touch of a brush, the impact of the dynamic environment in which they found themselves. So in celebration of its role in the artistic journeys of so many, Sotheby’s has partnered with Art UK to showcase 12 extraordina…

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Aspects of a Healthy Relationship 17:07

5M ago17:07

17:07

To begin Season 6, Chris and Emma tackle the the five aspects of a healthy relationship. This episode is the first in a three-part series to open the season, with upcoming episodes on Friendship and Discipleship.

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Lucian Freud and Portraits from Chatsworth, with Bella Freud 43:33

11M ago43:33

43:33

In this episode, director of the National Portrait Gallery and trustee of Chatsworth House Trust, Nicholas Cullinan, is joined by Bella Freud, daughter of artist Lucian Freud, for a conversation that examines the stories behind three portraits of the Devonshire family painted by Lucian Freud. These include the famous ‘Woman in a White Shirt’, which…

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The End 25:47

1y ago25:47

25:47

This episode concludes Season 5. But don't worry, more content to come soon.

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Is Star Wars Catholic? 29:11

1y ago29:11

29:11

Short answer: no. Long answer: listen to the podcast, where we only touch on a few of the topics.

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A Generation of Missionaries 49:00

1y ago49:00

49:00

Today Chris pitches his most recent book idea.

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Sacred Spacetime 36:34

1y ago36:34

36:34

Today Chris posits his idea: sacred spacetime and what that means for the Mass. Speaking of the Mass, the episode concludes with a tangent on Eucharistic theology.

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About the North American College 29:43

1y ago29:43

29:43

Today Emma tells her stories of the NAC before Chris goes there.

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God Winks 33:44

1y ago33:44

33:44

Emma's favorite topic is a fitting conclusion to her mid-season reign of terror over the podcast.

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The Rothko Chapel, with Christopher Rothko and Dr. David Anfam 36:29

1y ago36:29

36:29

In this episode, Professor Shahidha Bari is joined by Christopher Rothko, custodian of the Rothko legacy, Dr David Anfam, curator and writer, and Lisa Dennison, Sotheby’s Chairman of the Americas for a conversation about The Rothko Chapel for an inside glimpse into the history of the chapel, its ambitions for the future and the part it plays in Rot…

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Are These Things Rad (Good) or Trad (Bad)? 33:20

1y ago33:20

33:20

Emma promotes the stereotype that trad means bad when asking if traditional practices are good or bad.

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Impressionism and its Legacy 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

In this episode, Helen Newman, Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe is joined by Paul Signac’s great granddaughter Charlotte Hellman, artist Erik Madigan Heck, and the National Gallery’s Christopher Riopelle for a conversation about the revolutionary impact made by the Impressionists. This podcast was originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London in February …

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The Holy Spirit is Real 34:30

1y ago34:30

34:30

Today Emma leads a discussion on the Holy Spirit. Let us know if you can find out why Emma's nickname is Glue.

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Angels are Real (and so are Demons) 36:47

1y ago36:47

36:47

Today Chris and Emma bring on Sara as a guest, who was so ungratefully snubbed of an appearance during the first season of the podcast. We talk about angels, their fall, and what that means for us.

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Questions About the Mass 34:07

1y ago34:07

34:07

Today Emma asks Chris some questions about why we do certain things at Mass.

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Applying to Theology 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

30:07

In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about all the MANY steps involved in applying to seminary.

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Why Philosophy is Important (and Sometimes a Load of Crap) 31:46

1+ y ago31:46

31:46

Today Chris and Emma talk about a few things before talking bout the importance of philosophy in seminary formation.

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Questions From SEEK24 Part 2: Communion Fast 20:59

1+ y ago20:59

20:59

Chris and Emma pick up where they left off, talking about questions that came up at SEEK24.

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Questions from SEEK24: Part 1 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss some questions that came up at SEEK - from Emma's eating to Chris' vocation and the sacraments, we cover it all.

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When in Rome... 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

37:45

In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss Chris' future as a seminarian and all the church news that we've missed over the past few months.

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Surrealism, with Celeste and Tim Marlow 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

29:17

In this episode, originally recorded at Sotheby’s in London, award-winning singer-songwriter Celeste is joined by Sotheby’s Helena Newman for a conversation about female surrealist artists, including Leonor Fini and Leonora Carrington, and the profound impact that their work – and the surrealism movement more broadly – has had on design and culture…

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Munch, with Tracey Emin 35:32

1+ y ago35:32

35:32

Edvard Munch pioneered Expressionism and embraced life’s most painful experiences to create art: his pursuit of emotional truth changed art forever. Tracey Emin, who has been a major figure in contemporary art for more than 25 years, has always been fascinated by the Norwegian master and, in 2021, she exhibited 25 of her own works alongside Munch’s…

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Twentieth Century Design, with Julianne Moore 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

28:58

Julianne Moore is one of our greatest living actors: an Academy and Emmy award winner, and the first American woman to be awarded top acting prizes at the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals. She is also an avid collector. In this episode, Julianne joins curator and author Glenn Adamson, curator Dakin Hart, gallerist Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, a…

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Shaping Taste and Shaping Society, with Paloma Picasso and Iwona Blazwick 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

34:04

There has never been a better time than now for women working in art, fashion and design. But female artists, gallerists, and collectors have always shaped taste, pushed patriarchal boundaries, and challenged orthodoxies to find ways of expressing themselves and championing the work of others. In this episode, originally recorded as a live event, W…

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Living Heritage, with Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich Obrist 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

34:10

In this episode, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist moderated a conversation between philanthropist and Creative Director of Lopud 1483 Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, artist Olafur Eliasson and President and CEO of World Monuments Fund Bénédicte de Montlaur. Together they discussed Francesca’s restoration of the 15th-Ce…

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Women Artists in the City, with Lubaina Himid 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

28:30

In this episode, art historian and broadcaster Carrie Scott is joined by Turner Prize-winning artist and activist Lubaina Himid, writer Lauren Elkin and Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art at Sotheby’s Hannah O’Leary for a conversation exploring modern city life from the perspective of female artists. This podcast was originally a live even…

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Jane Austen, with Helen Fielding and Gill Hornby 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

35:47

In this episode, which was originally recorded as a live event, we are joined by two literary icons for a conversation about the beloved 19th-century novelist Jane Austen. Helen Fielding is the creator of the multi-million selling Bridget Jones novels and films, and Gill Hornby is the author of the bestselling Miss Austen, and The Story of Jane Aus…

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Portraiture, with Simon Schama and Eleanor Nairne 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

35:12

Human beings have been making visual depictions of human life for tens of thousands of years. Fascination with our own likeness is one of the great constants of human history – and the portrait has long been the focus of that fascination. What can portraits tell us about the world? And what can they tell us about ourselves? In today’s episode – ori…

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Women and Power, with Mary Beard and Shahidha Bari 35:00

1+ y ago35:00

35:00

For millennia, female power has been portrayed, mediated and exerted through visual art. But to what extent have women been packaged to fit a male template? And how much have they been able to control their own image? In today’s episode, which was originally recorded as a live event at Sotheby’s in London, Sotheby’s specialist Holly Braine was join…

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Celebrating (Women) Artists, with Marina Abramović 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

37:30

Marina Abramović is one of our greatest living artists: an art world icon and a performance art pioneer. In 2023, Marina presented her solo exhibition After Life at the Royal Academy and became the first female artist in the institution’s 250-year history to fill the entire gallery space with her art. Will Gompertz was joined by Sotheby’s Marina Ru…

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Image-Makers, with Mary McCartney and Sonia Boyce 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

33:01

The idea of the artist’s muse conjures up a glamorous but passive woman portrayed by a male artist. Yet many women who are commonly identified as muses have been talents in their own right; they are creatively inspired as well as sources of inspiration for others. In this episode, photographer Mary McCartney, Golden Lion prize-winning artist Sonia …

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Artemisia Gentileschi, with Katy Hessel and Letizia Treves 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

27:42

In this episode, art historian Katy Hessel is joined by former National Gallery London curator Letizia Treves and Sotheby’s Edoardo Roberti for a conversation about the pioneering 17th-century artist Artemisia Gentileschi, whose work – in which she painted subjects that were traditionally the preserve of male artists, and intended for the male gaze…

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Discerning Religious Life 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

58:53

In today's episode, Chris (a seminarian) and Emma (a single woman) interview Teresa (about to enter postulancy). Check out Teresa's religious order here: https://houstondominicans.org/ As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily the…

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From Physical Vice to Spiritual Virtue 34:14

2y ago34:14

34:14

In today's bonus episode, Chris provides a talk on changing vices into virtues. The talk was intended for college students at St. Thomas More University Parish in Norman, OK. The talk is part of a weekly speaker series entitled "Holy Grounds" on which Chris was a guest. View the scripted version of the talk with citations: http://myweather.atspace.…

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What Was the First Year of Seminary Like? 28:26

2y ago28:26

28:26

In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about Chris's first year in seminary. And that concludes Season 4. Seriously, help me out on my pilgrimage to Fatima and World Youth Day: https://dioceseofcolumbus.org/donate-wyd Less seriously, buy Emma a drink in Spain: Venmo@emmasingletary As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the v…

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Google Autofill: Can a Bishop... and Can the Pope... 29:24

2y ago29:24

29:24

In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about what bishops and the pope can and can't do. As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

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Google Autofill: Can a Priest... 29:36

2y ago29:36

29:36

In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about what a priest can and can't do. As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

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Google Autofill: Can a Deacon... 28:41

2y ago28:41

28:41

In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about what a deacon can and can't do. As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

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Google Autofill: Can A Seminarian... 25:24

2y ago25:24

25:24

In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about what a seminarian can and can't do. As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

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Why Date a Catholic? 23:30

2y ago23:30

23:30

In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about why you should date Catholics. As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

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Is the Pope Changing Easter? 24:49

2y ago24:49

24:49

In this episode, Chris and Emma talk about Easter: East and West. As with every episode, this episode does not necessarily reflect the views of the Diocese of Columbus or the Pontifical College Josephinum, nor is it necessarily theologically or factually accurate.

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