Sandburg Media

Francis Effect podcast

Religion EN ↓ 151 episodes

Two theologians walk into a bar... No, seriously: This podcast is about the real world of politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality. Your hosts, Fr. Dan Horan and David Dault, bring you a mix of perspectives, from Abbey Road to Metaphysical Graffiti. Dan is a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. David is a radio producer and Catholic convert. They both have doctorates in theology. It is the best possible kind of nerdy.

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BONUS - Sacraments SUPERCUT 11.05.2020 2:32:54

We collect last season's segments on the seven sacraments into one giant bonus episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS - What is "Spirituality"? 05.05.2020 40:01

Fr. Dan and David explore the academic discipline of "spirituality," and discuss how it fits in our understandings of faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2008 - Joe Biden, Matrimony, and Holy Orders 23.04.2020 1:20:00

Fr. Dan and David talk about the presumptive nomination of Joe Biden as the Democratic Party candidate, and finish out their discussions of the sacraments with Matrimony and Holy Orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS - The Seal of Confession 11.04.2020 48:26

Fr. Dan and David continue their discussion of the Sacrament of Penance with an in-depth conversation about the Seal of Confession, and how it applies in a number of real-world situations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2007 - Anti-protest legislation, prepper culture, and the sacrament of penance 08.04.2020 1:20:50

Fr. Dan and David look at a recent round of laws designed to discourage environmental protests. Then they discuss David's recent piece on "prepper" culture in the National Catholic Reporter, and they continue their series exploring the sacraments with a conversation about penance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2006 - COVID-19, Spiritual Communion, and the Anointing of the Sick 27.03.2020 1:16:47

Fr. Dan and David record this episode remotely, as Illinois is under "shelter in place" guidelines. They discuss responses to COVID-19 in light of Catholic Social Teaching, the practice of "spiritual communion," and the sacrament of anointing the sick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2005 - Voices from LAREC 2020, Part 2 14.03.2020 1:18:40

Part 2 of our on-location coverage of the LA Religious Education Congress. Fr. Dan and David speak to Jordan Denari Duffner, Gabriella Wilke and Regina Munch of Commonweal Magazine, composer David Haas, and Fr. Bryan Massingale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2004 - Voices from LAREC 2020, Part 1 28.02.2020 1:14:40

Fr. Dan and David visit the LA Religious Education Congress in Anaheim to speak with Robert Ellsberg, Phyllis Zagano, Tom Gibbons, and James Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2003 - Public Charge Rule, Iowa Caucus, and the Sacrament of Confirmation 12.02.2020 1:06:14

Fr. Dan and David discuss the recent moves to limit asylum seekers and immigration, the troubles with the Iowa Caucus, and what some call the "orphaned sacrament" in the Roman Rite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2002 - NYT's (Non)Endorsement, Benedict's (Non)Collaboration, and the Eucharist 29.01.2020 1:10:20

The Paper of Record refuses to go on the record about the Democratic primaries, there is much confusion about what Pope Emeritus Benedict meant to say with his participation in a new book by Cardinal Sarah, and Fr. Dan and David talk about the sacrament of Holy Communion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2001 - Pot Legalization, Soleimani Assassination, and the Sacrament of Baptism 15.01.2020 1:11:56

Fr. Dan and David have differing views on recreational marijuana, but they are both fearful of looming war with Iran. They also start a new series on the 7 sacraments, with a discussion of baptism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1916 - Articles of Impeachment, Democratic Primaries, and Christmas 18.12.2019 1:07:32

Fr. Dan and David discuss the ongoing impeachment process, the narrowing field of Democratic candidates, and the theology and spirituality of Christmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1915 - Attorney General Barr, Hong Kong protests, and baptizing Baby Yoda. 04.12.2019 1:08:04

Fr. Dan and David look at AG Barr's recent Notre Dame speech, the unfolding democracy movement in China's backyard, and the pros and cons of baptizing an alien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1914 - Biden, Burke, and the Berlin Wall 22.11.2019 1:06:30

Fr. Dan and David explore the efforts used to fence people out of our communities, be they physical or spiritual. They discuss the priest who refused communion to former Vice President Joe Biden, the recent interview with Cardinal Burke, and the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1913 - California Fires, Close of the Synod, and Catholic Q&A 06.11.2019 1:04:50

Fr. Dan and David look at the "new normal" in the Golden State, the lingering colonialism surrounding the end of the Amazon Synod, and Fr. Dan answers some questions about religious communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1912 - SCOTUS, Saints, and Northern Syria 23.10.2019 1:09:56

Fr. Dan and David discuss the recent oral arguments in the Bostock case, the canonization of five new saints, and the unfolding situation in northern Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1911 - The Ukraine, Immigration Caps, and more Amazon Synod 09.10.2019 1:09:01

Fr. Dan and David quote a lot of Leviticus in this episode, but not the parts you usually hear about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1910 - The third debate, the Amazon synod, and the Pope addresses schism 25.09.2019 1:11:34

Fr. Dan and David give their take on the narrowing field of Democratic party candidates, and discuss the controversies around the upcoming Pan-Amazonian synod and Pope Francis's recent remarks about his American and international detractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1909 - "Starve the Beast," New Cardinals, and the USCCB Statement on Mass Shootings 11.09.2019 1:04:05

Fr. Dan and David discuss the long history of Republican anti-government philosophies, the implications of the new Cardinals named by Pope Francis, and what might be lacking from the recent USCCB statement on gun violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1908 - Notre Dame, Thomas Merton, and the Mueller Report 01.05.2019 1:26:37

In our last episode of the season, Fr. Dan and David talk about what should be saved and rebuilt at Notre Dame, the hit piece on Merton by Gary Wills, and whether or not impeachment is a viable way forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1907 - Live from the LA Religious Education Congress, Part 2 17.04.2019 1:19:42

Fr. Dan and David continue their coverage of the LA Religious Education Congress. They speak with artist Mikey McGrath, LA REC program director Jan Pedroza, friend of the show Mary Switalski, and TeamRCIA co-founder Nick Wagner. We finish with a debrief conversation about LAREC, back in the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1906 - Live from the LA Religious Education Congress, Part 1 03.04.2019 57:21

In this episode, recorded live at the LA Religious Education Congress, Fr. Dan and David speak with author Steve Binz, Fordham professor of ethics Fr. Bryan Massingale, composer Tony Alonzo, and friend of the show Bridget Durham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1905 - Signing Bibles, Insulin Rationing, and Michael Jackson 20.03.2019 1:30:46

Fr. Dan and David explore President Trump's recent spree of autographing Bibles, the exploding crisis of drug costs, and how we balance cultural value and horrible behavior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1904 - Sister Veronica, Venezuela, and the Bishops' Letter on Racism 06.03.2019 1:20:48

Fr. Dan and David discuss the recent Vatican Summit on clergy sex abuse, the growing crisis in Venezuela, and the recent USCCB document "Open Wide Our Hearts" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1903 - The Müller Mandate, the INF treaty, and Blackface 20.02.2019 1:19:16

Fr. Dan and David look at the "correction" released by Cardinal Gerhard Müller, the threat to the INF treaty from "new" nuclear weapons, and the disturbing prevalence of casual racism in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices