A weekly podcast highlighting education policy news, hosted by Paul E. Peterson, Senior editor of Education Next
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The podcast for Catholic Exchange, your daily source for spiritual encouragement and information. Our goal is to help make saints in our time. Join editor Kristen Van Uden and several CE authors discussing articles and the latest topics.
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Faith In Action with Joanne Fox is a public affairs show produced by Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. Joanne is a retired journalist and Siouxland Catholic Radio Board member. Joanne guests include Bishop R. Walker Nickless, Diocese of Sioux City; regional areas of interest such as the Herreid Military Museum in Luverne, Minnesota; and national speakers and authors including Lt. Col. Scott Mann, Operation Pineapple Express. Faith In Action with Joanne Fox is made possible in part by Mary's ...
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What do two Catholic men who believe in God and love the Church sound like when they have a conversation? Listen to ‘”A New York Catholic Conversation” to hear for yourself. For several years every Thursday morning, Frank Alagia and Deacon John Catalano would have breakfast after the 7am Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and they would talk about things they cared about; the daily Gospel message, the Sacraments, Holy Days, forgiveness, and any number of topics of interest to Catholic people. ...
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Practicing Catholic is a fun, entertaining, and educational podcast by Vincentian Marian Youth Southeast Missouri (VMY SEMO), a Catholic community of faith dedicated to bringing youth to Jesus through faithful devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary and engagement with Vincentian Charisms/Virtues centered on formational outreach that serves and supports those living in poverty. Our show is broadcast from Labouré Exchange Thrift Shop in Ste. Genevieve, MO.
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Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at Divine Child Parish in Dearborn, and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at St. Genevieve and Maurice in Livonia. The name of the podcast, Eyes on Jesus, comes from Archbishop’s apostolic motto ...
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Celebrating the local businesses, business people, organizations, culture and personalities of Indianapolis and central Indiana.
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Sue Horton, Professor Emerita at the University of Waterloo, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Horton's career-long research on the effects of malnutrition on intelligence.For more, read "Malnutrition: Global economic losses attributable to malnutrition 1900-2000 and projections to 2050," co-written with Richard H. Steckel.https://copenhagenconsens…
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HOW THE DEVIL DECEIVES US. The Devil is more alive today than ever, and has worked his way into every aspect of our lives, without us realizing it. How do we ward off the enemy's blows and defend ourselves in this ongoing spiritual battle? Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.comBy anewyorkcatholicconversation
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Faith in Action - Dinner with Johnnette and Jack - August 19 and 24, 2024
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Joanne Fox has a conversation with Johnnette and Jack Williams. They are coming to Country Events Celebration Center on Tuesday, September 17. In this podcast, they chat about their relationship and what to expect next month at the annual dinner with Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 and media sponsor, KTIV. Support the Show. Contact Siouxland Catholic…
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Ep. 355 - Aug. 12, 2024 - U.S. Schools Have More Special Education Teachers Than Ever
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Chad Aldeman, the founder of Read Not Guess, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the shortage of special education teachers in the United States."Where are All the Special Educators? Schools employ more special education teachers than ever. So why is there a shortage?" is available now from Education Next.https://www.educationnext.org/where-are-all-t…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Dr. Ryan Allen, Board President of the FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa, and Mrs. Kathi Milligan, PK-6 Principal, Kuemper Catholic School. Tune in Monday, August 12, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, August 17 at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM or listen on-demand by clicking on this text. Faith i…
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Practical Guidelines for Order in Your Life
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PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR ORDER IN YOUR LIFE. There are numerous self-help guides online and in books that offer ways to improve any and all aspects of one's life. We check in with St. Francis de Sales, who provides some practical ways to help us strengthen our own personal commitment to our faith and to discipleship. Join the conversation: anycatho…
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Ep. 354 - Aug. 5, 2024 - Teachers Report Worse Conditions Since Pandemic
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Cory Koedel, a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Missouri, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Koedel's latest research, which looks into the changes in working conditions for teachers following the Covid-19 pandemic."The Decline in Teacher Working Conditions During and After the COVID Pandemic," co-written with Sofia Bake…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Ashley Riley, BethAnn Kinnetz, Bobbi and James Cleary, plus Tristan Bindenga about Educatius and the Student Exchange Program. Tune in Monday, August 5, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM or listen on-demand by clicking on this text. Faith in Action is br…
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Ep. 353 - July 29, 2024 - ESSER Funds May Have Slightly Boosted Achievement in Math, Not Reading
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Dan Goldhaber, the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Goldhaber's research, which estimates the effect of federal ESSER funds on K-12 schools in 2023."ESSER and Student Achievement: Assessing the Impacts of the Largest One-Time Federal Investment in K12 Schools,…
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Tune into Faith in Action at 9 a.m. Monday, July 29. Host Joanne Fox interviews Father Jim Secora about the St. Benedict Center in Schuyler, Neb. This program replays at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. Faith in Action is brought to you by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City Pregnancy Resource Center. Previous Faith in Action programs can be found at siouxlandc…
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REDEMPTION AND SALVATION. Redemption is understood as "deliverance from sin," but Salvation requires our cooperation and participation. For eternal salvation we need grace from God, and we must make our Redeemer the center of our lives. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.comBy anewyorkcatholicconversation
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An Olympic dream is now a reality for an Assistant Track and Field Coach for Briar Cliff University. Ben Jefferies, a former BCU soccer and track and field runner, was officially added to the United Kingdom's roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, July 26-August 11, as a member of the 4x400 relay team. Join Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, for her in…
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Ep. 352 - July 22, 2024 - Los Angeles Says No More Cell Phones in Class
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Nick Melvoin, member of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss LAUSD's decision to ban cell phone use during the school day, which will take effect in January 2025.By Paul E. Peterson
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Ep. 351 - July 15, 2024 - More U.S., European Students in Special Education
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Nina Thorup Dalgaard, a senior researcher at VIVE, The Danish Center for Social Science Research, joins the Education Exchange to discuss the rise in students receiving special education, and how meeting the individual needs of all those children has become more challenging.By Paul E. Peterson
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Rosmann Family Farms is a 700-acre certified organic grain and livestock farm located four miles Northwest of Harlan, Iowa. The matriarch of this farm, Sioux City native and Bishop Heelan alum, Maria Vakulsksas Rosmann, discusses the journey this family enterprise has taken over the past four generations. Join Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, Mond…
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Ep. 350 - July 8, 2024 - Are Teachers Paid Enough?
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Chad Aldeman, the founder of Read Not Guess, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how teachers are paid, and how recent demands by the Chicago Teachers Union could impact the teacher salary landscape.By Paul E. Peterson
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Sr. Mary Consolation of the Afflicted and St. John Paul the Great Academy in Harlem
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A Le Mars/Remsen native, Remsen St. Mary's graduate, and daughter of Dcn. Doug and Vicki Heeren, Sr. Mary Consolation of the Afflicted, SSVM, and her order are excited to announce the opening of a new Catholic School this fall, St. John Paul the Great Academy, in Harlem, New York. The school was born from the collective efforts of lay people and si…
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A LETTER FROM BEYOND. We pray for the souls in Purgatory because we believe that one day they will be joined with God in Heaven. But what of those souls who have turned away from God and who now exist in eternal damnation? Listen to the voice of one who calls out from a place in which there is no love, no faith, and no hope. Join the conversation: …
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Ep. 349 - July 1, 2024 - Catholic Education at a Crossroads
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Greg Richmond, the superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the challenges Catholic schools have faced through the years, and how they are navigating the current school choice landscape.By Paul E. Peterson
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Sister Jodie Zimmerman, Pastoral Minister/DRE, St. Mary's Church-Rock Valley; and Very Rev. Daniel Rupp, Immaculate Conception Church-Cherokee about the "Flood of June 2024." Tune in Monday, July 1, 2024, at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 6, at 7 p.m. on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM; or listen on-demand than…
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Adolescents and young adults—our young Church—have a particular call to holiness: "What's next?" In this month's episode, our hosts join Archbishop Vigneron to reflect and offer guidance to young disciples as they discern God's will for their lives. 0:10 – Our hosts greet each other and catch up on the past month. 1:36 – Archbishop Vigneron shares …
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Ep. 348 - June 24, 2024 - Presidents Do Not Influence Public Opinion on K–12 Education
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David Houston, an Assistant Professor at George Mason University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Houston's latest research, which investgiates what happens to public opinion when prominent partisan officials intervene in education policy debates.Houston's working paper, "How the Engagement of High-Profile Partisan Officials Affects Education Pol…
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Patty Lansink, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Sioux City, about the Educational Savings Account (ESA). Tune in Monday, June 24, 2024, at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 29, at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM; or listen on-demand thanks to Mary's Choice, a Sioux City pregnancy resource center. Su…
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DIFFICULTY & HOLINESS. We all strive to be good Christians, but the path to holiness seems filled with obstacles and difficulties. When we accept these challenges as God's will for us, we are able to accept the grace that feeds us and enables us to overcome, and give glory to God. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com…
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Ep. 347 - June 17, 2024 - Charter Schools Better at Preparing Girls to Vote
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Sarah Cohodes, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Cohodes' recent research, showing how education can increase civic participation.By Paul E. Peterson
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Briar Cliff University student, Juan Celio, a missionary for Biking for Babies. Biking for Babies is a Catholic pro-life organization that hosts a national ride in July. Juan will be biking from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to St. Louis, Missouri. Tune in Monday, June 17, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, June 24 at …
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Ep. 346 - June 10, 2024 - Universal ESAs Elevated as Key Issue in Texas Primary Runoff
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Cal Jillson, a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Southern Methodist University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to oust Texas House Republicans in primary races who have opposed his statewide Education Savings Account initiative.By Paul E. Peterson
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Becky Lickiss, Kyla Cronin, and Abby Glassmaker, cast members of The Sound of Music, presented Jun 21-29 at the Cherokee Community Theatre. Tune in Monday, June 10, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. You can also listen on-demand by clicking on this text o…
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MEDITATIVE PRAYER. Our greatest prayer as Catholics is the Mass itself, in which we express our thoughts and beliefs externally, through words proclaimed aloud. The other kind of prayer is Meditative, which is a quest to listen and talk to God. Through silence and stillness, we go deeper into our heart and soul, which is the dwelling place of Our L…
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Ep. 345 - June 3, 2024 - Biden’s Proposed Cut to Charters Would Deprive Money for New Schools
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Christy Wolfe, the senior vice president for policy, research, and planning for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, joins the Education Exchange to discuss what the budget cuts proposed by the Biden Administration could spell for charter schools.By Paul E. Peterson
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Faith in Action host, Joanne Fox, interviews Dr. Dale Klein on the Dobbs decision. Tune in Monday, June 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m.; or listen on-demand by clicking on this text thanks to Mary's Choice, a Sioux City pregnancy resource center. Support the Show. Contact Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM: Email us at fhcradio@fhcr…
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Ep. 344 - May 28, 2024 - Is the Pandemic-Era Surge in Homeschooling Holding?
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Daniel Hamlin, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss efforts to regulate homeschooling rules in states, and the upcoming Emerging School Models: Maintaining the Momentum conference, which will be hosted by Harvard’s Program on Education …
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Ep. 343 - May 20, 2024 - Beware of the Easy A
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Brooks Bowden, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Bowden's latest research, which looks into the effects of lenient grading and standards on student learning."The Unintended Consequences of Academic Leniency," co-written with Viviana Rodriguez and Zach Wein…
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As a grape’s flavor is influenced by the soil in which it is grown, the early Church also grew to reflect the beauty of the communities in which it spread. In this month’s episode, our cohosts discuss this “exchange of gifts” between diverse expressions of faith in the Archdiocese of Detroit – including expressions related to ethnicity and culture …
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Ep. 342 - May 13, 2024 - Social Media and the Struggle for Happiness
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Larissa May, the founder of #HalfTheStory, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how May's organization is working to help teens change social media.By Paul E. Peterson
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AM I WASTING THE GIFT OF TIME? Many of us are obsessed with time, and yet we don't seem ready, or prepare ourselves for the time when we will be held to account for our lives. Jesus warns us that the day will come, and we must use this gift of time on earth to be prepared. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com…
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Ep. 341 - May 6, 2024 - “It’s Not a Miracle. It’s the Result of a Lot of Hard Work.”
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Dr. Carey Wright, the State Superintendent of Schools for Maryland, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Wright's time as Mississippi's state superintendent, as well as her current role in Maryland.By Paul E. Peterson
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Ep. 340 - April 29, 2024 - A Resource for Homeschoolers and the Policymakers who Support Them
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Angela R. Watson,a senior research fellow at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and an assistant research professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the launch of the Johns Hopkins Homeschool Hub.By Paul E. Peterson
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We all know the joy of sharing good news with others. This month’s Eyes on Jesus is about the greatest joy of sharing the best news: the Good News of Christ our savior. There are truly no bystanders in this evangelizing mission, as Jesus tells all of us to "make disciples of all nations." 0:10 – Archbishop Vigneron and Mike Chamberland greet each o…
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Ep. 339 - April 22, 2024 - Private Schools Have the Edge on Civic Education
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Patrick J. Wolf, a professor of Education Policy at the University of Arkansas, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Wolf’s new research, which investigates the impact of private education on civic knowledge, skills and participation.“The Public Purposes of Private Education: a Civic Outcomes Meta-Analysis,” co-written with M. Danish Shakeel, Alison H…
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DEVOTION TO THE HOLY FACE. When we gaze into the Holy Face of Jesus in prayer, we enter into His passion and humbly align ourselves with the suffering Christ. And Jesus Himself told Sister Mary of St. Peter, "Those on earth who contemplate the wounds of My Face, shall in Heaven behold it radiant with glory, and they themselves shall shine with part…
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Meyer Brothers Funeral Home Pre-Need Planning 2024
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Kelli Hendricks from Meyer Brothers Funeral Home answers your questions on pre-need funeral planning. Tune in for Faith in Action on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 9 a.m. or Saturday, April 27. at 7 p.m. on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1FM or listen on-demand by clicking on this link. Faith in Action is sponsored by Mary's Choice, a Sioux City pregnancy…
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Ep. 338 - April 15, 2024 - Is Mayoral Control of School Boards Good for New York City?
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Vladimir Kogan, a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Ohio State University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss a new report from the New York State Education Department which argues that control of schools should move from mayors to school boards.By Paul E. Peterson
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Mary Stevens, Cleo Harder, and Betty Pratt discuss the St. SERRA Club of Siouxland and its efforts to increase vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Tune in Monday, April 15, 2024, at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. You can listen on-demand by listening now or on your favorite podcasting platform…
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Ep. 337 - April 8, 2024 - Your Children, My Choice
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Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the phenomenon of political leaders who publicly oppose school choice programs, while exercising choice options for their own children.By Paul E. Peterson
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MEEKNESS AND HUMILITY. Jesus uses the word "meek" in the Beatitudes - it represents a quality of the heart with which a person is willing to accept and submit to the will and desire of someone else - so necessary in marriage. And by embracing the virtue of humility, we can more readily love God above all things, and love our neighbor as ourselves. …
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Faith in Action hosts, Don and Mary Stevens, interview Ellen Miller, Co-Director of Christ Our Life Iowa, about this year's conference, September 28 and 29. "Christ Our Life is a Catholic Conference for Our Searing Souls. Tune in: Monday, April 8, 2024, at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at 7 p.m. on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM; or Listen on-deman…
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Ep. 336 - April 1, 2024 - Does a Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Bill Have a Chance to become Law?
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John Schilling, a senior advisor for the nonprofit Invest in Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the Educational Choice for Children Act that is currently being debated in Congress.By Paul E. Peterson
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GROWTH, TRANSFORMATION, & THE JOY OF GOD. We are called to be saints, and we must keep striving for growth and transformation in our spiritual lives. A Benedictine nun, Sister Mary David, offers reflections on spirituality that are steeped in simple wisdom and practical advice. Her collected writings are in a book called The Joy of God. Join the co…
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Ep. 335 - March 25, 2024 - High-Dosage Tutoring: A Prescription for Learning Loss
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Beth Schueler, an Assistant Professor of Education and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how tutoring could be used to lessen learning losses in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.By Paul E. Peterson
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