Free Expression

(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.

(1) commentator Janet Smith discusses how Church-rated charities might have contributed to the immigration crisis; (2) psychologist Robert Enright explores the importance of forgiveness.

(1) A deacon explains how the Old Testament predicted Jesus, mathematically; (2) seminar professor Fr. John Nepil on his new book about spiritual quests into Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.

(1) Catholic therapists Art Bennet and Lianna Haidar explore how to overcome anxiety; (2) Dan Schreck of Ave Maria University discusses combining faith and professional competence.

(1) Matthew McKenna discusses G.K. Chesterton’s thoughts on differing religious perspectives; (2) Fr. Robert Spitzer on his latest book; (3) talk show host Greg Schlueter’s new faith-based novel, “Twelve Roses.”

(1) commentator John Horvat discusses the problem of being only culturally Christian; (2) writer Jonathan Bishop on being serious about education; (3) Monica Miller examines the Book of Genesis.

(1) Attorney Vincent Wagner reveals how schools hide students’ gender conflicts from parents; (2) writer James Valois looks at Modernism; (3) author Michael Lichens on his new book about Catholic weirdness.

(1) Jennifer Roback Morse on exporting the sexual revolution through foreign aid; (2) Cross Catholic’s Michele Sagarino on meeting human needs through faith-based charity.

Author Cheryl Hughes on her new book about Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen; (2) Australian journalist Tess Livingstone on the wrongful prosecution of Cardinal George Pell.

(1) Author Bobby Angel discusses his new book on the importance of philosophy; (2) author/podcaster Beth Bubik on the spiritual and physical benefits of fasting.

(1) Author Joseph Pearce on great literature; (2) end-of-life planning with financial consultant Elizabeth Simutis; (3) media producer Rob Kaczmark on teaching kids the Faith through video.