EP084: Keara Burke “Your child will be born in terrible pain. This will put your fertility at risk. Abortion is the compassionate response.” This is the advice most frequently given to parents when they receive a life-limiting fetal diagnosis like Trisomy 18 or anencephaly for their baby. But is fear and death the only answer? Keara Burke lived thr…

EP083: Dr. Quentin Van Meter It’s a tough time to be a kid. Doctors and counselors are pressuring children to irreversibly change their bodies in the name of “identity,” while parents are coerced to play along with a fantasy or risk losing their child. What ever happened to the adolescent experience? Dr. Quentin Van Meter has seen it all as a pedia…

EP082: John Bursch Kindergartners are being asked to proclaim their sexual identity. Vatican documents are full of unclear language on human sexuality. Where does a Catholic stand in the midst of the mass confusion of gender ideology – especially when vulnerable children are at risk? Alliance Defending Freedom’s John Bursch sheds light on the ideol…

EP081: Samantha Povlock Should women stay at home with their kids? What are we to think of working moms? Disagreement over the role of women in society is at the forefront of many conversations today. Women are pitted against men in a constant competition, but on both sides of the political aisle, there’s a tendency to reduce femininity and motherh…

EP080: Brad Wilcox Does marriage spell the end of personal freedom and happiness? Are most married couples fated to end up divorced and jaded? Our cultural elites paint a picture of marriage that is largely negative and unfulfilling, but is that reality? In this episode, sociologist and author Brad Wilcox shares the eye-opening facts that the elite…

EP079: Fr. Joseph Krupp Anti-Catholicism is on the rise. American Catholics are constantly faced with attacks ranging from ideological to legislative to physical. It seems like Christianity will soon no longer be the societal default — or will it? Fr. Joseph Krupp joins Mary on the EDIFY Podcast to examine the possible end of cultural Catholicism a…

EP078: Monica Snyder Monica Snyder walked into an abortion clinic at 28 weeks pregnant on an undercover mission – to expose the terrible reality of late-term abortion. On this episode, Monica joins Mary to share her undercover experience and her work now as Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life. As a pro-life atheist, Monica explains how her organ…

EP077: Mark Morgan Does concern for national security conflict with the humanitarian response to immigrants crossing our border? On this episode, former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan shares why the media has intentionally conflated these two separate issues to push a dangerous agenda of open borders. Mark and Mary d…

EP076: Jamie Baxter Why are so many non-practicing Catholics drawn to Ash Wednesday Mass? And does a cold shower have anything to do with your spiritual life? With Lent just around the corner, Exodus 90 founder Jamie Baxter joins Mary to discuss the Church’s ancient practices of prayer, penitence, and fraternity, and what that means for men today. …

EP075: Leah Sargeant Gun control – it’s one of the most divisive issues today, but are any of the proposed solutions even practical? In this episode, writer and author Leah Sargeant joins Mary to discuss the underlying issues behind the horrors caused by gun violence and what can actually be done to reduce it. Leah also shares the problem with gend…

EP074: Kristen Day Can you still be pro-life and a Democrat? And for those who identify this way – are life issues really a priority? In this episode, executive director of Democrats for Life of America Kristen Day shares why supporting the most vulnerable is still consistent with the party’s original values. Kristen and Mary also discuss the inval…

EP073: Dr. Greg Bottaro What is a man? And have you heard of the “masculine genius?” Men today are constantly told their masculinity is “toxic,” but is that really the case? Dr. Greg Bottaro of the Catholic Psych Institute joins Mary on the EDIFY Podcast to unpack the neuroscience behind the “masculine genius” and how it relates to male and female …

EP072: Archbishop Joseph Naumann Did the Vatican just allow for “gay blessings?” And is the Church really “too masculine?” How does a Catholic wade through all the screeching media narratives claiming that Church doctrine has now changed? Thankfully, Kansas City’s Archbishop Joseph Naumann joins Mary to help us navigate the confusion. In this episo…

EP071: Kyle Seraphin If you’re a practicing Catholic, or even a concerned parent – chances are the FBI thinks you’re a domestic terrorist. That sounds crazy – and it is – but former agent Kyle Seraphin ultimately lost his job for revealing the truth about the FBI’s targeted surveillance of American Catholics. Kyle joins Mary on this episode to shar…

EP070: Trent Horn Are you wary of bringing up certain issues around your more liberal family members or friends? Do you know what the Church teaches on different niche political issues? Apologist Trent Horn has your back. In this episode, Trent joins Mary to discuss socialism, Humanae Vitae, how to effectively engage on abortion, Father James Marti…

Is this the most important election of our lifetime? Does our vote even matter? Get the answers on this episode of The EDIFY Podcast. EP069: Brian Burch We are now less than one year away from the 2024 election. Inevitably you’ll hear that “it’s the most important election of our lifetime!” Is that true? What does the Church teach about issues affe…

EP068: Fr. John LoCoco Fr. John LoCoco came from a family of 8 children and was one of two who had a vocation. In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Fr. LoCoco gives his take on the state of vocations in the Church as the Vocation Director of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Here’s why he thinks vocations to the priesthood are booming in some U.S. dio…

EP067: Mark Houck When faced with the possibility of losing everything, Catholic dad Mark Houck stood up to the bullies. In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, he chronicles what happened when an FBI SWAT team showed up at his house, what spiritual fruits he and his family have received on this journey, and how all of us can grow in courage. You won…

EP066: Haley McNamara Do you know what human trafficking looks like in America? If you see it, how do you stop it? In this episode, Haley McNamara from National Center on Sexual Exploitation, has those shocking answers. Mary and Haley also discuss how pornography contributes to human trafficking across the world and what companies are (or aren’t) d…

EP065: Isabel Brown If you think Gen Z has been co-opted by liberal agendas, think again! In this episode, Mary sits down with Isabel Brown, a powerful voice for her young conservative peers. They discuss the trends of “woke” Gen Z, raising the voting age, whether boycotts should be more broadly adopted, and how divorce and contraception have impac…

EP064: Abby Johnson In her mission to make abortion unthinkable, Abby Johnson sits down with Mary to discuss her new documentary, why it’s so important to witness and pray outside abortion clinics, and how horrifyingly lucrative the abortion business is. EVERY pro-lifer needs to listen to this conversation. Watch Abby’s EDIFY video, The truth Plann…

EP063: Mary Margaret Olohan Mary sits down with budding conservative journalist Mary Margaret Olohan to discuss what good journalism looks like, why the mainstream media has turned away from those ideals, and how politicians are opting for alternative media sources rather than traditional media avenues. BONUS: Find out what Mary Margaret’s favorite…

EP062: Heather Khym Heather Khym, co-founder of Life Restoration Ministries and co-host of the Abiding Together podcast, joins Mary to discuss cancel culture, Heather’s powerful story of forgiveness and redemption, and spiritual warfare. God made us to be free and to be people who speak the truth. But how do we get there? Heather has tips on how to…

EP061: Brian Echevarria Brian Echevarria, a proud father of three, explains how CRT twists history, why he and his wife decided to homeschool their kids, and why he ran for office. Then, Mary has Brian in the hot seat for a lightning round of questions on controversial topics like reparations, the Black Lives Matter organization, and DEI policies. …

EP060: Chloe Cole Having embarked on her own transition journey at the tender age of 12, including puberty suppressants, cross sex hormones at 13, and a double mastectomy at 15, only to subsequently detransition at 16, Chloe speaks with firsthand authority on the deeply traumatic effects experienced by minors undergoing such treatments. Driven by a…

EP059: Helen Alvare Governments are increasingly insisting that religious institutions hire and retain employees opposed to their mission. Politicians repeatedly attempt to force Catholic hospitals, churches, and schools to contradict their religious beliefs. What’s their end goal? Why is it so important for us to protect the Catholic identity of t…

EP058: Jackie Angel In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary sits down with Catholic speaker and author, Jackie Angel, to discuss the (sometimes) hidden joys and struggles in life. Jackie speaks very candidly about marriage, miscarriage, and birth control to give insight into the hard questions we all have. What are the biggest challenges facing …

EP057: George Weigel Catholic theologian and renowned author George Weigel joins Mary to debunk common myths about Vatican II. What was the point of it? What did it change? What should we think of it? This is an important conversation you won’t want to miss. George recorded two EDIFY videos, watch them below! The World Can’t Shake Our Radical Hope …

EP056: Kevin Roberts In this episode, Mary sits down with Kevin Roberts, President of The Heritage Foundation, to discuss his experience advocating for common sense public policy in Washington D.C. Kevin answers questions like: How can we truly create a culture of life in America? What role should governments have in welfare, specifically for help …

EP055: Samantha Stephenson What happens when you wake a mama bear? Samantha Stephenson, author and homeschooling mother of 4, joins Mary on this episode of The EDIFY Podcast to discuss questions like: What are some trends that are threatening the family? How do we explain Pride Month to our children? How do we prudentially share the truth with frie…

EP054: Fr. Philip Bochanski How can we walk with our brothers and sisters who experience same sex attractions while not abandoning the teachings of our faith? In this episode, Fr. Philip Bochanski sits down with Mary to discuss the Catholic response to this subject and answers some big questions like: What’s a Catholic to think of Pride Month? Is b…

EP053: Deacon José Santos, M.D. Thousands of migrants are crossing America’s southern border every day. But what did their journey look like, and what happens next? Deacon José Santos shares his experience ministering to young men who’ve crossed the border in this new episode of The EDIFY Podcast. What are their stories? Why did they come? How has …

Canada is rapidly adopting assisted suicide. Is the United States following in their radical footsteps? How can we protect human dignity at all stages? Charlie Camosy has the answers. EP052: Charlie Camosy On this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary is joined by medical professor and bioethicist Charlie Camosy to discuss the so-called “mercy killing…

Are you married or hope to be one day? Paul J. Kim has some tips for you - listen now! EP051: Paul J. Kim Paul J. Kim is a well-known Catholic speaker, author, comedian, AND former marriage counselor. He shares tips on how to deal with conflict, how to make a good confession, and his journey from not attending Mass to a religious brother to happily…

America has a drug problem. And our kids are the primary target. Listen to this episode now and learn how you can take action. EP050: Rebecca Kiessling Over 300 people die every day from fentanyl poisoning, much of which is coming across our southern border. In this episode, Rebecca Kiessling shares the story of her sons and what can be done to pro…

Save millions of babies every year by sharing this medical treatment. Learn about the treatment from the man who helped pioneer this great technology! EP049: Dr. George Delgado In this episode, Mary is joined by Dr. George Delgado, a pioneer of abortion pill reversal technology. He answers important questions about the push for abortion by pill, ab…

EP048: Erik Bootsma In this episode, Mary talks with architect Erik Bootsma and asks a question many of us have on our minds: Are our ugly modern churches the fault of Vatican II? Erik unpacks for us the connection between our location and our actions as well as what the goals of church architecture are (or should be). BONUS: Which churches does th…

Mary Hasson reveals the truth behind transgenderism and answers the big question: What IS a woman? Listen now. EP047: Mary Hasson Mary Hasson is back on The EDIFY Podcast to reveal the truth behind transgenderism. How did this issue gain so much momentum? What happens when you pause puberty? How can we help our kids and stop this social contagion? …

Why is the virtue of prudence so critical to our daily lives? Fr. Gregory Pine has the answers. EP046: Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. What is prudence and why does Fr. Gregory Pine think it’s one of, if not the most, important virtue? How can it help us daily to be more faithful and virtuous Christians? Fr. Pine has the answers on this episode of The EDIFY…

All of us have been affected by the pandemic - but children most of all. Dr. Kheriaty walks us through the fallout of our COVID policies. EP045: Dr. Aaron Kheriaty To “celebrate” day 1,097 of 15 days to slow the spread, Mary hosts Dr. Aaron Kheriaty to dig into the terrifying mental health ramifications COVID-19 policies caused. All of us have been…

Did you know that Pope Saint John Paul II wrote an open letter to women? Simone breaks it down in this episode. Listen now! EP044: Simone Rizkallah Would you say that 21st century women are oppressed? Probably not. Some say the Church is oppressive to women – is this true? Simone Rizkallah dives into this question with Mary. Simone’s passion and ca…

EP043: Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, O.P. On this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary talks with Fr. Ignatius about the revival at Asbury University and the connection to the USCCB’s call to Eucharistic revival in our own church. They discuss how to speak with people of different faiths (or those who have left the Catholic faith) about the Eucharist, how…

EP042: Sherif Girgis Are you tired of explaining your beliefs to curious or combatant friends and family? So was Sherif. So he wrote a book about marriage. In this episode, Mary and Sherif discuss questions like: What is marriage? What does the redefinition of marriage really mean? Why are fewer people getting married today? Mary and Sherif also di…

EP041: Edward Feser In this episode, listen to Edward Feser’s story of how his study of philosophy drove him to atheism and then back to Catholicism. You won’t want to miss this beautiful story of the Truth of the Catholic Church! Mary and Edward also discuss how marriage policy surrounding marriage has become so disordered. Then, take a deep dive …

EP040: Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers As a former member of law enforcement and a training officer, Deacon Harold has a unique perspective on the wounds of racism, police brutality, and what our response should be as Catholics. Do you know what the difference is between prejudice and racism? What are some saints we can look to as we navigate these issu…

EP039: Ed Whelan & Nancy Anter Anti-Catholic violence is nothing new. But today we face a new threat. Since May 2022, hundreds of attacks by terrorist group Ruth Sent Us have been inflicted against churches and pregnancy resource centers across America. In this episode, hear from guests Ed Whelan and Nancy Anter about how the Biden Administration a…

EP038: Jeanne Mancini In this episode, Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, breaks down what is needed in post-Roe America, how we can change hearts and minds on the pro-life issue, and some background and sneak peeks into the March for Life! Learn more about Jeanne by clicking here. Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Face…

EP037: Dr. Jennifer Nolan Catholics have been instrumental in the education of future generations for centuries. But what about STEM fields? Dr. Jennifer Nolan, president and co-founder of Catholic Polytechnic University, sits down with Mary to share her vision for this new university and the future Catholic science and tech leaders of America. Lea…

EP036: Fr. Dave Pivonka, Franciscan TOR In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Father Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, explains how we can have a relationship with the Holy Spirit and gives us his advice for living in the world, but not of the world. Learn more about Father Dave by clicking here. Follow us on social …

EP035: Erika Bachiochi In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, feminist scholar Erika Bachiochi shares her story and how the witness of other Catholic men and women (including EDIFY speaker Helen Alvare!) led her to become the strong pro-life Catholic and powerful voice for women’s rights that she is today. Learn more about Erika by clicking here. Fo…