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Common Sense on Social Justice

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Hosted by Michael Davis, Common Sense on Social Justice brings you a common sense and fresh perspective to creating a just society. Listen each week to explore themes of Catholic social teaching and to be equipped with the tools you need to carry out social justice right where you are. Produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon. Share your comments and questions with Michael by emailing sjcommonsense@gmail.com.

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Compendium, Chapter 7 08.09.2022

In this episode Michael picks up his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, with Chapter 7. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

August 2022 News 31.08.2022

Join Michael as he shares current news stories. Learn how to apply the principles you learn here to current events. 

Family as The Cell of Society 30.08.2022

In this episode Michael is joined by Mater Dei Radio host Brenda Aikin and producer Aaron Arehart to discuss practical applications of justice in family life.

Compendium, Chapter 5 25.08.2022

The family as the cell of society. In this episode Michael continues his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, with Chapter 5. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 4 17.08.2022

In this episode Michael continues his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, now with Chapter 4. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Response to Mass Shootings 04.08.2022

Michael pauses his discussion of the Compendium to discuss the very serious topic of mass shoootings.

Compendium, Chapter 3, Part 4 28.07.2022

In this episode Michael returns to his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church with the 4th installment of Chapter 3. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 3, Part 3 21.07.2022

In this episode Michael returns to his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, with part 3 of Chapter 3. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 3, part 2 14.07.2022

In this episode Michael continues his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church with part 2 of Chapter 3. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 3, part 1 07.07.2022

In this episode Michael returns to his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church and dives into Chapter 3. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

June 2022 News 23.06.2022

Join Michael as he shares current news stories, and learn how to apply the principles you learn here to current events. 

Compendium, Chapter 2 22.06.2022

Michael returns to his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, and focuses on Chapter 2. The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Churchpublished in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Compendium, Chapter 1, part 2 16.06.2022

Michael continues his discussion of Chapter 1 in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church (published in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace).

Compendium, Chapter 1, part 1 09.06.2022

Michael resumes his discussion of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church (published in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace).

Introduction to the Compendium 02.06.2022

Michael begins a new series on the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church (published in 2004 by Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace).

May news 25.05.2022

Join Michael as he shares current news stories, including positive news! Learn how to apply the principles you learn here to current events. 

Love and Mercy As The Root Of Justice 18.05.2022

It is much easier to bring about social justice when you have the proper root. Michael shows you in this episode how Love and Mercy are the root of real justice and how to develop it in your life.

How to Change An Unjust Law 11.05.2022

Sometimes it becomes necessary to change or eliminate an unjust law. Many have done so in the past. However, it can be a daunting task. Michael Davis and Fr Jack Mosbrucker shows you the process of how you can help create a just society by helping create laws that are just.

Employment Justice- part 5 04.05.2022

Fr Jack Mosbrucker joins Michael again to discuss ‘at will’ employment and ‘open shop’ labor laws. Learn how these two employment laws negatively affects workers and their families.

April 2022 News 25.04.2022

We will look in this episode at some very deep and challenging cycles making the news and one story that never makes the popular news cycles. 

Injustice To Children - part 3 22.04.2022

Today, we finish the discussion on injustice to children. Michael will look at real solutions to this problem. Join us today as we go to the root and get to the real answers.

Injustice To Children - part 2 16.04.2022

In this challenging episode Michael tackles the topic of abortion. Michael will challenge both sides of the issue, the pro-life side and the pro- choice side. He challenges the assumptions of those who fall on either side of the issue and dares to go deeper to look at how true justice sees not just the unborn child but also the father and the mother, and takes appropriate action.

Injustice To Children - part 1 05.04.2022

Today, we begin a discussion on how children suffer injustice. In this episode we will look at abuse and neglect of children. Listen as Michael shares stories of how children are abused and neglected and the challenge he gives for us to look at how we may indirectly do injustice to children.

Employment Justice- part 4 28.03.2022

Today, Fr Jack Mosbrucker and Michael conclude their discussion with talking about how to create justice at the corporate level. This can be very challenging, especially for large corporations, but Fr Jack reminds us that there is always hope. How do corporations stay in touch with their employees? How do they invest in the communities where they do business? How do they create a truly j...

Employment Justice- part 3 21.03.2022

In this episode join Fr Jack Mosbrucker and Michael Davis as they go deeper into the discussion of the benefits of having a workers union, what a good union accomplishes, how to be a good company owner and manager, and how to create an environment that allows workers and their families to thrive. 

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