Free Expression

Theology professor Lawrence Feingold examines the situation of Jewish converts to Catholicism; (2) author and radio host Greg Schlueter explores the importance of reverence.

(1) Luis Cornelio of the Media Research Center on continuing YouTube censorship; (2) attorney Matthew McWhorter discusses his research on Protestant and Catholic Bibles.

(1) The Media Research Center’s Nick Kangadis on using chatbots for propaganda; (2) Abigale Favale of Notre Dame on Christian fiction; (3) educator Derek Rotty on praying with sacred art.

(1) Franciscan University Professor Dan Schneider on spiritual warfare; (2) Notre Dame Professor Fr. Bill Miscamble discusses the late Cardinal George Pell.

(1) Sr. Betty Ann McNeil discusses the new edition of a book celebrating St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton; (2) podcaster Bobby Fredericksen on what’s required to be an effective Catholic influencer.

(1)Radio personality Kevin Matthews describes the health crisis that led him to the Church; (2) literature expert Joseph Pearce discusses why men should read classic works.

Writer Grayson Quay explores the moral dimension of the Transhumanist movement and its ambition to create people unrestricted by the life parameters set by God.

(1) Political scientist Kevin Vance considers whether American ideals reflect Catholic Church teaching; (2) Irish-American writer Mary O’Regan discusses her new book on St. Padre Pio.

(1) Eric Sammons, editor of Crisis Magazine, examines both the practical and moral aspects of the online exchange medium, Bitcoin.

(1) Gender counsellor Walt Hayer reflects on the damaging experience trying to change his sex; (2) Adam Minihan of Exodus 90 discusses the little-known St. Michael’s Lent.

(1) Security expert Rob Chadwick advises on organizing your parish to guard against attacks; (2) children’s author Anthony DeStefano describes his latest book.

(1) Journalist Nathanial Blake describes the unexpected consequences of the sexual revolution; (2) author Mary O’Regan reflects on the mysterious life of St. Padre Pio.

(1) Anti-porn advocate Dann Aungst discusses his new book on freedom from sexual addictions; (2) author Scott Smith on the history of near-death experiences.

(1) Philosopher Peter Kreeft on converting to Catholicism; (2) Nick Kangadis of the Media Research Center talks about anti-Catholic bias; (3) the experiences of Catholic fireman Benjamin O’Brien.

TV commentator Fr. Michael Orsi calls on Pope Leo to speak on the implications of advanced technology; (singer/actress Joelle Maryn discusses finding faith after a tragedy.

(1) English professor Louis Markos makes a case for teaching the “classics”; (2) attorney Andrea Dill describes Colorado’s attack on a Christian summer camp.

(1) Author Patrick O’Hearn on the nature of Hell; (2) musician Burke Ingraffia on encouraging Catholic songwriting; (3) Paul Ryan of Ignatius Press on how saints became saints.

Episode 151 (Manion, Mentock) (1) Christopher Manion on how Catholic charitable organizations have become agents of the welfare state; (2) filmmaker Emily Mentock describes her documentary about teenage saint Carlo Acutis.

(1) Fr. Donald Haggerty discusses his book about faithfulness in a time of uncertainty, “The Hour of Testing”; (2) financial consultant Christopher McMahon on moral financial management.