The Open Door

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses Just War Theory. (June 2, 2017)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses the saying "I must always follow my own conscience." Why? What is conscience? (May 26, 2017)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses the Benedict Option? Who should and who does embrace it? (May 19, 2017)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses in what way we are "Strangers in a strange land. (May 12, 2017)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses St. Anselm's Paradox - Why is this true? April 28, 2017. ("Nor do I seek to understand that I may believe, but I believe that I may understand. For this, too, I believe, that unless I first believe, I shall not understand."

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses authentic humility. The core virtue - why? April 21, 2017.

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses Metaphysics - what, why and How. Led by Richard Geraghty. Recorded and Aired on April 7, 2017.

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses in what way someone "obeys" the unseen God? Why?" (Recorded and Aired on March 31, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses what Christians mean by the word "love?" (Recorded and Aired on March 24, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel members discuss their most memorable spiritual or religious moment(s) (Recorded and Aired on March 17, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panelists discuss the Models of the Church according to Avery Cardinal Dulles (Recorded on March 3 and aired on March 10, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses Ash Wednesday, what Lent is all about, and why. (Recorded on February 24, and aired on March 3, 2017)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses the virtue of detachment and acceptance of God's will. Follow on to the topic of rejection led by Ronda and Paradise Commander. (Recorded on February 17, 2017. Aired on February 24, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses the socio-psychological problem of personal rejection. Ronda will lead this discussion based on her recent book on rejection. (Recorded on February 10. Aired on February 17, 2017.)

The Panel's experience with travel to sacred sites. (Recorded on January 27. Aired 2/3/17.)

In this episode of The Open Door, Al Hughes and the panelists discuss "Methods for personal evangelization." Panel members discuss their method(s) used to evangelize individuals or small groups. Personal evangelization, not classroom lecturing or writing books, etc). (Recorded on December 16, 2016. Aired on December 23, 2016.)

"Joy for the elderly found in avocational work, service and social outreach." (Recorded on December 2. First airing 12/9/16.)

"Joy for the elderly found in the pursuit of art, literature and science." (Recorded on December 9. Aired on December 16, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, entitled "Is Christendom really in decline?", the panelists address: What can the Church do about the decline of Christendom? i.e., Christian faith. (November 18, 2016)

This week we’ll turn to the promise and perils of progress! Our perspective is, of course, inspired by the American Solidarity Party. Here’s the agenda. What is progress? Toward what, where? What makes progress, “progressive”? Life is a journey! Do we make the journey as pilgrims or as wanderers? The philosopher Jacques Maritain claims that, at certain points of history, what prevails is a movemen...

January 4, 2019 For our first panel of the New Year, we’ll revisit three of Peter Maurin’s “easy essays” (below). While they are disconcertingly simple, they masterfully succeed in promoting “the clarification of thought.” They also call to mind the American Solidarity Party’s commitment to a new politics. Please join us! Not a Liberal They say that I am a radical. If I am a radical then I am not...

This week, we’ll discuss a promising new organization, reLOVE, and its service to teenage mothers. Led by panelist Christy Yao, we’ll ask its director, Purity Thomas, the following questions–for a start. Can you give us a basic overview of reLOVE? How did the idea for reLOVE start? How is reLOVE different from other crisis pregnancy organizations? How do teenage mothers find you? Tell us about you...

This week we’ll discuss democracy! Our investigation will be both general and particular. We’ll be asking the following questions, and doubtless more. What is democracy? Why should we strive for democracy? Is our system democratic? How can a democracy be built? How can the ASP help renew democracy? Pius XII spoke about the Christian “version” of democracy: is that idea still feasible?

‘Tis the Season! But for what? Hospitality is at the top of our list. It’s part of what animates the American Solidarity Party. Peter Maurin, who with Dorothy Day, began the Catholic Worker Movement, has two “Easy Essays” that we’ll explore today. The first is “The Duty of Hospitality,” and the second is “Feeding the Poor at a Sacrifice.” See also Dorothy Day’s “Room for Christ“. 1. People who are...

The Open Door continues its discussion of how to become involved with politics, especially local politics. Our special guest is Monica Sohler. She is a member of the National Committee of the America Solidarity Party, and she has been a candidate both for local office and for New Jersey state representative. Monica explores, frankly and with the voice of experience, the "how" questions we need to...