Best Minnesota Catholic Conference Podcasts (2024)

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Sports Gambling is a Bad Bet for Minnesota 10:40

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Jason Adkins, Executive Director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, joins Real Presence Radio to discuss the Minnesota Child Tax Credit and the tax relief it provides to so many Minnesotan families. He also provides an update on harms of sports gambling. Listen to MCC weekly on Real Presence Radio from now through May. Subscribe to our YouTube b…

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It's Not All Doom and Gloom, but Your Catholic Advocacy is Needed! 10:31

3M ago10:31

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Jason Adkins, Executive Director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, joins Real Presence Radio to provide an update on the efforts to restore religious protections in the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and he shares an update on the status of the physician-assisted suicide bill.Listen to MCC weekly on Real Presence Radio from now through May. Subscr…

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Maggee Hangge on Real Presence Radio 2/20/24 10:41

5M ago10:41

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Maggee Hangge joins Real Presence Radio for a weekly update on the Minnesota Legislative Session, discussing proposed laws and how Catholics can engage in faithful citizenship.By Minnesota Catholic Conference

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Jason Adkins on Real Presence Radio 2/14/24 9:18

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Jason Adkins joins Real Presence Radio for a weekly update on the Minnesota Legislative Session, discussing proposed laws and how Catholics can engage in faithful citizenship.By Minnesota Catholic Conference

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Ep. 15: Best of 2022 44:23

1+ y ago44:23

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A look back at some of the top conversations and moments on the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show during 2022. Produced by The Saint Paul Seminary, the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show features monthly conversations with leaders from around the Catholic Church. Learn more and subscribe: https://bit.ly/3oS4QRM…

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Ep. 14: Becoming a priest in a New Apostolic Age with seminarian Deacon Kyle Etzel 1:11:20

1+ y ago1:11:20

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Deacon Kyle Etzel, set for ordination to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in spring 2023, joins the show to talk about becoming a priest in an era when much of the world is turned off toward Christianity. Etzel also shares his vocation story — he was once blindsided by a priest asking if he’d even considered the presb…

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Ep. 13: Catholicism and politics in 2022 with Jason Adkins, director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference 50:42

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Us vs. them. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. conservative. Republic vs. Democrat. In an increasingly polarized society, Catholics are called to rise above. But how? Jason Adkins, director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, joins the show to discuss. Minnesota Catholic Conference: https://www.mncatholic.org/ Catholic Advocacy Network: https://www.mnc…

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Ep. 12: A solution to today's busyness with Bishop Joseph Williams 40:59

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Time poor. Time starved. Short on time. Out of time. Phrases like this are now part of our common lexicon. Life is busy. Thanks to our expanding economy and a digital landscape where it seems like our to-do lists and plans are infinite, our finitude as human beings can be overwhelming and exhausting. Saint Paul Seminary alum Bishop Joseph Williams …

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Ep. 11: Ministry to the sick and suffering with St. Paul seminarians 15:52

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Priests must be Christ to others, inside and outside the Church. Every summer, seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary receive hands-on experience in living out this call. They spread out all over the Twin Cities and beyond, ministering to those who are sick and suffering. Some are engaged in hospital visits. Others work with the poor. And others sp…

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Ep. 10: Out of the depths with Fr. Donald Calloway, author of Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father 33:15

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Every priest has a vocation story. Then there’s that of Fr. Donald Calloway. The former Japanese mafia drug mule turned Catholic priest of 20 years is the author of “Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father.” He’s also a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary.…

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Ep. 9: The Church's mission in a non-Christian culture with Msgr. James Shea, president of the University of Mary 44:34

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Pope Francis often says “we are not living in an age of change, but a change of the ages.” By and large, contemporary society is no longer friendly to Judeo-Christian values; increasingly, it is hostile toward them. So what’s a practicing Catholic to-do in a world that seems increasingly anti-Catholic? Certainly, the answer isn’t despair. Msgr. Jam…

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Ep. 8: Preparing for the priesthood with seminarians John Utecht, Nathan Pacer and Scott Padrnos 49:41

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Becoming a priest is a countercultural choice. Priests dress differently. They're celibate. And they give their life over completely to a Church in the name of a God they can't "see" (in the traditional sense). Why? In their final days before being ordained, we posed this question and others to Deacons John Utecht (Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Min…

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Ep. 7: Homosexuality, transgenderism and the Catholic Church ft. Fr. Philip Bochanski, Courage International 54:32

2y ago54:32

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Can you "pray the gay away"? Are members of the LGBTQ community welcome in the Catholic Church? What does God want for someone who identifies as transgender? What should I do if my child or friend comes out? We explore these important questions and more in the latest episode of the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show. Fr. Philip Bochanski lays out the Chu…

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Rachel Moriarty & Jared Spears on a new economics - welcoming the future and building for it 30:00

2y ago30:00

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In today's episode, we talk with Rachel Moriarty and Jared Spears from the Schumacher Center to discuss a new economics - welcoming the future and building for it.By Minnesota Catholic Conference

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Ep. 6: Purgatory: Summer school for the soul ft. Saint Paul Seminary Spiritual Director Msgr. Steven Rohlfs 44:54

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Why are we here? Where are we going? How do we get there? The answers, according to Saint Paul Seminary Spiritual Director Monsignor Steven Rohlfs, actually lie in another question. God asks, “Do you love me more than anyone or anything else?” “The notion of purgatory has always given me hope, because it means God never gives up on me as long as I …

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R. Khari Brown and Ronald Brown on Social Justice in the Church 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking with R. Khari Brown and Ronald Brown on what Americans hear about social justice at church - and what do they do about it.By Minnesota Catholic Conference

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Rev. Dr. John Senior on the Calling to Public Service 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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In this week's episode, we're speaking with Reverent Dr. John Senior the Director of the Art of Ministry, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Religious Leadership, and Director of the Collaborative for Religious Leadership at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity.We are speaking with Dr. Senior about his book, "A theology of Politic…

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Ep. 5: What do these guys learn at the seminary anyway? Ft. Dr. Christopher Thompson, academic dean, Saint Paul Seminary 47:24

2+ y ago47:24

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The road to the priesthood is known in some circles as a long, arduous academic haul. While this isn't entirely inaccurate -- just ask one of the men taking 128 credits in 4-6 years -- there's a lot more to it than that. Dr. Christopher Thompson, academic dean at The Saint Paul Seminary, joins the show to talk through what a man learns on his journ…

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Dr. Glenn Hubbard on the Walls and Bridges in a Dynamic Economy 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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This week we're talking with, Dr. Glenn Hubbard a professor of finance and economics at Columbia Business School. He about his book, “The Bridge and The Wall” which just became available on January 25th.He argues in the book in favor of economic policies based on building bridges of preparation and adaptation rather than walls of protection and exc…

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Ep. 4: Leadership and discipleship ft. Jeff Cavins 58:59

2+ y ago58:59

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Renowned catechist Jeff Cavins, an instructor at The Saint Paul Seminary, shares his insights on what makes an effective Catholic leader, what makes a true disciple, and how the two are related. The co-creator of the Bible in a Year podcast also shares his story of falling away from the Catholic faith, only to return and become one of the Church’s …

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Jason Bedrick on the Rhetoric of School Choice Opponents & The Benefits of School Choice Programs 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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This week we speak with Jason Bedrick, Director of Policy at EdChoice a non-profit committed to understanding and pursuing a K–12 education system that empowers every family to choose the schooling environment that fits their children’s needs best. We're speaking with him about a recent report he authored, "Who's afraid of school choice?" It examin…

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Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie on Dobbs & the Science of the Unborn Child 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie of The Catholic Association about the brief she submitted in the Supreme Court Case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, what the science of the unborn child tells us, and how this should impact our laws.This week's action item:Pray for your elected officials. Visit MNCatholic.…

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Danielle Brown on Confronting Racism as a Task of Evangelization 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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This week we are speaking with Danielle Brown. associate director of the USCCB's Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. We're examining the call to evangelize and the ways in which the Church's decisions are impacting those efforts for communities and individuals of color. We also examine how this ties in with efforts to combat the sin of racism, and we …

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Dr. James Stoner on Vaccination, the Law, and the Common Good 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. James Stoner, a political science professor at Louisiana State University, about his recent article, "Vaccination, the Law, and the Common Good". We examine what historical Supreme Court rulings that have set precedent mean in today's landscape of vaccine mandates.In this week's action item we have details …

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Ep. 3: Mental health and the seminary 31:56

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Paul Ruff, director of counseling services at The Saint Paul Seminary, joins the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show to discuss the importance of mental health as a man goes through seminary — and its implications after ordination. Produced by The Seminaries of Saint Paul, the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show shares stories and insights from those who lead wi…

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Dr. Ulrich Lehner on Thinking Better and Unlocking the Power of Reason 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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This week we speak with Dr. Ulrich Lehner a professor in the Theology Department at the University of Notre Dame where he specializes in the history of Christianity about his book, "Think Better: Unlocking the Power of Reason." We delve into how people can begin to think better when society has become ever more divided and has seemingly lost the ab…

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Fr. Carter Griffin on Catholic Apologetics and Responding to the World's Tough Questions 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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We're speaking about how to approach answering the world's tough questions on sensitive political issues through the lens of Catholic apologetics. We speak with Fr. Carter Griffin the rector of the St. John Paul II Seminary in Washington, D.C. for his insights published in his new book "Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World's Questions."T…

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Dr. Daniel Di Salvo on The Trouble with Police Unions 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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This week we're speaking with Dr. Daniel Di Salvo of the Manhattan Institute. He is also a professor of political science in the Colin Powell School at the City College of New York–CUNY.His scholarship focuses on American political parties, elections, labor unions, state government, and public policy. He holds a Ph.D. in politics from the Universit…

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Ep. 2: The countercultural choice to pursue priesthood ft. seminarian Deacon Mike Selenski 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

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Why would a young, outgoing guy ever willingly choose to pursue a life of celibacy and simplicity? For Deacon Mike Selenski, a seminarian set for ordination in the spring of 2022, the better question is "who." Our conversation with Selenski dives into why he chose to enter major seminary, what life has been like at The Saint Paul Seminary during th…

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Dr. Mary Hirschfeld on Aquinas and the Market: Toward a Humane Economy 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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This week we're talking about the intersection of theology and the economy. We speak with, Dr. Mary Hirschfeld, a professor of economics and theology at Villanova University and Author of Aquinas and the Market: Toward a Humane Economy.This week's action item examines the meaning of Advent and how we can make use of this time to build relationships…

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Dr. Kirk Doran & Brian Boyd on Theology & Economics and the Need for Pro-Productivity Reforms 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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We have two guests on this week’s show. Dr. Kirk Doran an associate economics professor at Notre Dame and Brian Boyd a doctoral student at Notre Dame.We’ll be discussing how pro-productivity reforms to the labor market could create better wages, why it all matters from a theological standpoint, and what improving human flourishing amidst it all loo…

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Dr. John Cavadini on the Influences of Saints Francis & Augustine on Laudato Si' 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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This week we’re joined by Dr. John Cavadini a theology professor at the University of Notre Dame to discuss his reflections on Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ and the influences of St. Francis and St. Augustine on that document.This week's action item: Join or start a small group using the Minnesota, Our Common Home resources to delve into the…

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Zena Hitz on the Goals of Education 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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This week we're talking with, Zena Hitz, a tutor at St. John’s College and author of “Lost in Thought”. We’ll be talking about the state of education and get her thoughts on learning for the sake of learning.This week's action item: Continue to keep respect life issues at the forefront beyond October. Register for a Nov. 18th webinar discussing ass…

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Ep. 1: How is a seminary run? Ft. Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn 43:49

2+ y ago43:49

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On the inaugural episode of the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show, Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn explains what goes on behind the scenes at the seminary. How are young men discerning the priesthood being prepared for the world they'll enter upon ordination? Fr. Taphorn also shares stories from his "jail days" -- he was once arrested mult…

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About the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show 1:00

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Produced by The Seminaries of Saint Paul, the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show shares stories and insights from those who lead with faith -- from the seminary, to the parish, to the classroom, to the office, to the sports field and everywhere in between.

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Ed Condon on the Role of Catholic Journalism & The Withdrawal from Afghanistan 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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This week we speak with Ed Condon, Co-Founder, and Editor of The Pillar a Catholic news and analysis site. He reflects on the role of Catholic Journalism and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the failed nation-building attempt there.This week's action item: How you can get alerts about when your legislators are holding town hall meetings in …

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R.J. Snell on the Totalizing of Politics and Practical Steps to Help End the Chaos 30:00

3y ago30:00

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This week we're joined by R.J. Snell, Editor-in-Chief of Public Discourse and Director of Academic Programs at the Witherspoon Institute to discuss his recent article, "Lost in the Chaos: The Danger of Total Politics" and his practical tips on how to help end political chaos.In our action item, we're discussing getting involved in local decision-ma…

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Patrick Brown on pro-family economics & what working-class parents really want 30:00

3y ago30:00

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This week we’re joined by Patrick Brown of the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He recently wrote a piece for The New York Times entitled, “Why Working-Class Parents Don’t Buy What D.C. Is Selling.” He'll discuss what pro-family economic policies should focus on and what working-class parents across the country are saying about current policy propo…

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Dr. Joseph Capizzi On Human Ecology and the Challenges Posed by Big Tech and the Security State 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Joseph Capizzi, about human ecology. We dig into what that is and how things like big tech and the emerging security state are impacting it. Dr. Capizzi is the Executive Director of the Institute for Human Ecology at Catholic University. In this week's action items, we examine what you can do to help promot…

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Dr. Scott Hahn on the Necessity of Bringing Faith Into Public Life 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking about the debate over whether religion is simply a private matter or is it public and what the implications are for religious freedom and the future of civilization. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about caring for people at the end of life.And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on …

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Peter Mommsen on Ecumenism, the Bruderhof Community, and Plough Quarterly Magazine 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking about living in truth and working ecumenically.In our mailbag segment we answer a question about a ruling in a Texas court and what it means for DACA recipients here in Minnesota and across the country.And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In…

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Teresa Collett on The Supreme Court & the Future of Abortion 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re delving further in depth on an abortion case out of Mississippi going before the U.S. Supreme Court, “Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization” and what it could mean for the unborn and their mothers across the nation and here in Minnesota. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about taxpayer funding of abortion.A…

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Emily Albrecht on Effectively Dialoguing about Abortion 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking about pro-life apologetics. How you can start to have real dialogue with people who believe women should have a right to abortion. In our mailbag segment, we answer a question about an upcoming supreme court case that could provide protections against abortion to the unborn as early as 15-weeks gestation.And of cour…

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Pater Edmund Waldstein on "The Lords of Nature" 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking about new medical technologies, such as gene editing, and the ability technology gives us to mold our bodies at will. We discuss the principles needed for discerning the use of such technologies.In our mailbag segment we answer a question about peacetime states of emergency and the role of government.And of course, …

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Dr. Carl Trueman Expounds on the Deeper Causes of the Sexual Revolution 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking about the rise in people thinking of themselves not in terms of our physical being but instead placing primary importance on their interior being. What impacts does it have on society if one’s thoughts and feelings define one’s humanity and can the Christians bring a more stable understanding?In our mailbag segment …

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Gregory Caridi on How to Correct Bishops Correctly 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking about the correct way to correct a bishop. Social media has enabled people to openly and widely air their grievances about Church hierarchy, but did you know that Canon Law actually gives us the principles of how to correct our Church leaders?In our mailbag segment, we answer a question about Church teaching and wha…

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Carter Snead on How the Body Should Inform Public Policy 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking about bioethics in public policy and what should be considered when it comes to policies impacting the human body.In our mailbag segment we answer a question about special legislative sessions and why they seem to be so commonplace.And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to …

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Dr. Todd Hartch on How to Build America Anew Through Finding the True, Good, and Beautiful 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking about America in crisis and how focusing on truth, beauty, and goodness can help revitalize our country.In our mailbag segment we answer a question about the relationship between our government leaders and Church leaders.And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your fa…

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Dr. Robert George on the Necessity of Critical Thinking Amid Today's Group Think Culture 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about thinking for yourself and what a lack of critical thinking says about the current state and future of American politics.In our mailbag segment, we answer a question about meeting the needs of parents who want more opportunities to choose the right school for their child’s needs.And of course, we want to leave…

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Grace Olmstead on Recovering the Legacy of the Places We've Left Behind 30:00

3y ago30:00

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In today’s episode we’re talking about our roots – the places we come from – and why so many people end up needing to uproot themselves to pursue education or careers. Could changes to public policy help enliven communities facing “brain drain”? In our mailbag segment we answer a question about advocacy efforts and policy priorities now that our re…

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