Free Expression

(1) Religious scholar Matthew Wiseman on his journey from Baptist, to the Messianic Movement, to the Catholic Church; (2) Antony Barone Kolenc discusses his new novel about cloning the blood of Jesus.

(1) Theologian Francis Beckwith looks at the Mormon Church from a Catholic perspective; (2) apologist Brian Walsh on consecrating our country to the Eucharist.

(1) Fr. Robert Spitzer of the Magis Center discusses why miracles can’t be explained scientifically; (2) evangelist John Wood on his book series, “The Seven Deadly Dragons,” that teaches children how to conquer sins.

(1) Lathan Watts of Alliance Defending Freedom on Babylon Bee’s suit to defend satire; (2) singer Laura Huval on her new sung rosary; (3) trainer Austin Habash on preparing for door-to-door evangelism.

(1) Sociologist Anne Hendershott on her new book about faithful Catholic colleges; (2) author Karen Kelly Boyce discusses her humorous middle-grade book series about an order of quirky nuns, “Sisters of the Last Straw.”

(1) Emmett McGroarty of Belmont Abbey College on applying Catholic morality in voting decisions; (2) film producer Victoria McEachern describes her new documentary about Fr. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town.

(1) Educator Thomas Carroll discusses an effort to recruit faithful teachers for Catholic schools; (2) author Jonathan O’Brien describes his new book, “Called to Compeigne,” on the persecution of Catholics during the French Revolution.

(1) Ave Maria University Head Coach Joe Patterson explores the relationship between virtue and athletics; (2) podcaster Jennifer Strickland discusses her book on authentic femininity, “I Am Woman: Taking Back Our Name.”

(1) Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute on the need to prepare Catholics for challenges to the faith; (2) author Kenneth Strange discusses his book on pilgrimage, “It’s Your Camino.”

(1) Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation discusses his plan to have Christians rebuild postwar Gaza; (2) Julius Kwashniewski describes life on the no-cellphones campus of Wyoming Catholic College.

(1) Editorialist Patrick McIlheran examines the pressure being put on believers to defend their faith in an anti-Christian environment; (2) Emily Mentock of the Archdiocese of Detroit reflects on Solanus Casey, the priest who became famous for his simplicity.

Episode 124 (Guarino, Schlueter) (1) Theologian Fr. Thomas Guarino reflects on Christian unity 30 years after the document, “Evangelicals and Catholics Together”; author and Catholic Radio host Greg Schlueter on his satirical novel, “The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville.”

Episode 122 (Tucker, Griswold) (1) Scripture scholar Marcus Peter on taking over the preeminent Catholic talk show from the late Al Kresta; (2) excerpts from a 20-year-old interview with Al Kresta on the redemptive quality of suffering.

Episode 122 (Tucker, Griswold)

Episode 121 (Morse, Poplava) (1) Jennifer Roback Morse on The Ruth Institute’s “Ex-Gay Visibilty Day” project to bring attention to those who have left homosexuality; (2) pollster Terry Poplava discusses a survey on Catholics’ attitudes toward their parishes.

(1) Law Professor John Inazu discusses his new book on handling disputes in a Christian manner, “Learning to Disagree”: (2) journalist Joshua Philipp describes the unique international newspaper, The Epoch Times, and its related communication entities.

(1) Author/blogger Annie Holmquist advises homeschooling parents to be confident teaching their kids; (2) Joe Lehman of the Mackinac Center discusses how certain ideas become prominent enough to influence public policy.

(1) China Scholar Steven Mosher discusses his new book, “The Devil and Communist China,” which examines the malign origins of Chinese totalitarianism and the challenge it presents to religious faith and individual freedom.

(1) Pro-Life leader Monica Miller requests appeals for leniency on behalf of activists facing possible long prison sentences; (2) Catholic homesteader Jason Craig explores haw sharing faith and productive work enhances family life.

(1) Theologian Mark Miravalle on his new book, “Thinking Clearly”; (2) software developer Kristin Jackson introduces the censorship-free web browser, Freespoke; (3) educator Craig Rhyne describes the “Freedom Civics” homeschool curriculum.

(1) Tommy Valentine of CatholicVote discusses the need to have faithful Catholics run for elective office; (2) Sarah Skwire of The Liberty Fund reflects on the importance of Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith.

(1) EWTN’s Teresa Romeo discusses her mother’s practical wisdom; (2) music aficionado Fred Feild on his song preservation website, Sheet Music Singer; (3) Chiara F. Matthews announces a special eclipse pilgrimage.