Episodes
126
Aug. 27, 2024
Episode 126 (Feldstein, Kwashniewski)
(1) Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation discusses his plan to have Christians rebuild postwar Gaza; (2) Julius Kwashniewski describes life on the no-cellphones campus of Wyoming Catholic College.
125
Aug. 19, 2024
Episode 125 (McIlheran, Mentock)
(1) Editorialist Patrick McIlheran examines the pressure being put on believers to defend their faith in an anti-Christian environment; (2) Emily Mentock of the Archdiocese of Detroit reflects on Solanus Casey, the priest who became famous for his simplicity.
124
Aug. 13, 2024
Episode 124 (Guarino, Schlueter)
Episode 124 (Guarino, Schlueter) (1) Theologian Fr. Thomas Guarino reflects on Christian unity 30 years after the document, “Evangelicals and Catholics Together”; author and Catholic Radio host Greg Schlueter on his satirical novel, “The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville.”
123
Aug. 13, 2024
Episode 123 (Peter, Kresta)
Episode 122 (Tucker, Griswold) (1) Scripture scholar Marcus Peter on taking over the preeminent Catholic talk show from the late Al Kresta; (2) excerpts from a 20-year-old interview with Al Kresta on the redemptive quality of suffering.
121
July 22, 2024
Episode 121 (Morse, Poplava)
Episode 121 (Morse, Poplava) (1) Jennifer Roback Morse on The Ruth Institute’s “Ex-Gay Visibilty Day” project to bring attention to those who have left homosexuality; (2) pollster Terry Poplava discusses a survey on Catholics’ attitudes toward their parishes.
119
June 17, 2024
Episode 119 (Inazu, Philipp)
(1) Law Professor John Inazu discusses his new book on handling disputes in a Christian manner, “Learning to Disagree”: (2) journalist Joshua Philipp describes the unique international newspaper, The Epoch Times, and its related communication entities.
118
June 17, 2024
Episode 118 (Holmquist, Lehmamn)
(1) Author/blogger Annie Holmquist advises homeschooling parents to be confident teaching their kids; (2) Joe Lehman of the Mackinac Center discusses how certain ideas become prominent enough to influence public policy.
117
June 17, 2024
Episode 117 (Mosher)
(1) China Scholar Steven Mosher discusses his new book, “The Devil and Communist China,” which examines the malign origins of Chinese totalitarianism and the challenge it presents to religious faith and individual freedom.
116
June 17, 2024
Episode 116 (Miller, Craig)
(1) Pro-Life leader Monica Miller requests appeals for leniency on behalf of activists facing possible long prison sentences; (2) Catholic homesteader Jason Craig explores haw sharing faith and productive work enhances family life.
115
June 17, 2024
Episode 115 (Miravalle, Jackson, Rhyne)
(1) Theologian Mark Miravalle on his new book, “Thinking Clearly”; (2) software developer Kristin Jackson introduces the censorship-free web browser, Freespoke; (3) educator Craig Rhyne describes the “Freedom Civics” homeschool curriculum.
114
March 26, 2024
Episode 114 (Valentine, Skwire)
(1) Tommy Valentine of CatholicVote discusses the need to have faithful Catholics run for elective office; (2) Sarah Skwire of The Liberty Fund reflects on the importance of Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith.
113
March 19, 2024
Episode 113 (Tomeo, Feild, Matthews)
(1) EWTN’s Teresa Romeo discusses her mother’s practical wisdom; (2) music aficionado Fred Feild on his song preservation website, Sheet Music Singer; (3) Chiara F. Matthews announces a special eclipse pilgrimage.
112
March 19, 2024
Episode 112 (Kirby, Ohlhausen)
(1) Student activism trainer J.P. Kirby on how to prepare college students to defend their First Amendment rights; (2) financial specialist Eric Ohlhausen describes how his bank refuses to cancel anyone over their political views.
111
March 19, 2024
Episode 111 (Buckley, Tinner-Williams)
(1) Consultant Thomas Buckley reveals the corrupt practices involved in fact-checking; (2) journalist Nate Tinner-Williams discusses the contributions of Black composers to Catholic liturgical music.
110
Feb. 26, 2024
Episode 110 (Ramage, McDonald, Waldyke)
(1) Theology Professor Matthew Ramage on reconciling science and faith; (2) education specialist Kerry McDonald examines microschooling; (3) YouTuber Jennifer Waldyke tells how she identifies fake Catholic books.
109
Feb. 26, 2024
Episode 109 (Ludwig, Petrides)
(1) Hayden Ludwig from Restoration of America explores how philanthropy has become a tool of leftist ideology; (2) attorney and author Randy Petrides discusses his book, “How the Saints Shaped History.”
108
Feb. 26, 2024
Episode 108 (Vazquez, Tygrett)
(1) Joseph Vazquez of the Media Research Center exposes a sophisticated censorship operation that claims to be fighting “misinformation”; (2) Spiritual director and author Casey Tygrett explores the spiritual dimension of memory.
107
Feb. 26, 2024
Episode 107 (Evans, Haughey)
(1) Music scholar Mark Evans talks about the new editions of his books on preserving our cultural heritage; (2) educator Bill Haughey describes the new international Catholic college dedicated to reconciling technology and faith.
106
Jan. 16, 2024
Episode 106 (Feldstein, Watkins)
(1) Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation with an update on the situation in Israel and an appeal to meet IDF soldiers’ needs; (2) author Christine Watkins on her book about the Miraculous Medal.
105
Jan. 16, 2024
Episode 105 (McCabe, Malloy))
(1) Mac and Jessica McCabe discuss pre-screening children’s literature to avoid censorship while still protecting kids from harmful material; (2) floral designer Emily Malloy on her book about using flowers to enrich spiritual life.
104
Jan. 16, 2024
Episode 104 (Norman, Zsupan-Jerome)
(1) Civil Liberties attorney Casey Norman explains how government pressures social networks to censor unwanted posts; (2) theology scholar Danella Zsupan-Jerome on the Internet as a catholic mission field.
103
Nov. 13, 2023
Free Expression – Episode 103 (Cole, Clark)
(1) Thomas Aquinas scholar Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. discusses his new book, “Angelic Virtues and Demonic Vices”; (2) author and educator John Clark on his critique of how the Church prepares people for marriage, “Betrayed without a Kiss.”