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Stephen Colbert, the renowned satirical comedian and host of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” joins James Martin, S.J. on “The Spiritual Life.” Topics discussed:

• • 00:00 Who is Stephen Colbert?
  • 1:55 Audience question: How should I act with people who seem to hate me?
  • 6:37 How Fr. Jim became the official chaplain of “The Colbert Report”
  • 10:45 Stephen’s (very) Catholic upbringing
  • 12:08 How depictions of the crucifix inform Stephen’s spirituality
  • 16:48 Why Catholics need to have a good sense of humor
  • 19:36 The tragic loss of Stephen’s father and brothers changed his view of reality
  • 27:15 How Stephen became an atheist in college
  • 31:30 Stephen’s mystical journey back to the Catholic Church
  • 45:45 Stephen’s daily spiritual practices and how it impacts his work on “The Late Show”
  • 50:13 How being Catholic (and Irish) helps Stephen’s comedy
  • 54:19 Stephen opens up about his experience meeting Pope Francis, and why some comedians were upset by the visit
  • 59:58 Audience question answered by Stephen: How should I act with people who seem to hate me?
  • 1:04:11 Politics today and the separation of church and state