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It was my great pleasure to speak with Dr. John DiCamillo about end of life issues and bioethics. Thank you very much to Samantha Stephenson of Brave New Us for the introduction! Summary Dr. John DiCamillo from the National Catholic Bioethics Center discusses end-of-life issues, specifically euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. He explains that euthanasia is the deliberate taking of human li...

Dr. Jeff Morrow, a Jewish convert to the Catholic faith, discusses his journey and the role of the investigation of Jesus' resurrection in his conversion. He emphasizes the importance of reason and evidence in understanding the faith and shares his own experience of being convinced of the rationality of Jesus' resurrection. Dr. Morrow also highlights the need for authentic friendships and the role...

Raouf Zaki, an independent filmmaker, discusses his upcoming film 'Son of the 11th Hour' which tells the story of the 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians who were martyred by ISIS in Libya. Raouf shares the inspiration behind the film and the incredible faith and resilience of the martyrs. He explains why he chose to make a drama film rather than a documentary and the importance of portraying the horrif...

"Communism is not just a false gospel, it is, in a very real sense, the anti-gospel." In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Stephen Mosher, author of the book 'The Devil in Communist China from Mao down to Xi.' Mosher discusses his experiences in China, including witnessing forced abortions under the one-child policy, and his journey from being a pro-choice atheist to a practicing Roman Cat...

With Corpus Christi celebrated recently and the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus coming up, I reached out to Fr. George Elliott of CAST and Catholic-Link to discuss his book “Behold, It is I”, published by TAN Books. Fr. George and I worked together for a time when I was a writer for Catholic-Link. You can find those resources here . Behold, It is I: Scripture, Tradition, and Science on the Real...

I was thrilled to interview a friend of mine, Nicole Delaney, about her work at the Tribunal and Office of Canonical Services for the Diocese of Phoenix and the role of Canon Law more generally. It was a great conversation. Just a note: in an effort to continue producing high quality content, consistently, I am switching to an audio-only format, for the most part. I might record the occasional vid...

Dr. Christopher Kaczor discusses his book 'How to Be Happy' and the intersection of positive psychology, faith, and reason. He shares how his personal experiences led him to explore the field of positive psychology and how it aligns with traditional Christian practices. Dr. Kaczor also addresses the controversy surrounding mindfulness and its compatibility with Christian practice. He emphasizes th...

Dr. George Ceremuga, an osteopathic family doctor, shares his approach to healthcare and the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection. He emphasizes the need for love and forgiveness in healing and believes in the body's self-healing and self-regulating abilities. Dr. Ceremuga discusses the difference between the osteopathic approach and traditional medicine, highlighting the holistic n...

In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Stephen Thomas about his book 'Catholic Joe Superhero'. The book is a thriller with a central theme of marriage and is meant to inspire and encourage men to be strong leaders in their families and in the Church. Thomas shares his personal story of growing up in a broken family and his passion for marriage. The book incorporates elements of the Catholic...

Please take a moment to follow or subscribe and then leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Thank you! In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Kallie Fell, the executive director of the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network, about the book 'The Detransition Diaries.' The book explores the rise of the gender affirmation movement and the medical abuses of the past. It also delves into...

Please take a moment to leave a rating for the show on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify! In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Patrick O'Hearn, author of the book 'Go and Fear Nothing: The Story of Our Lady of Champion'. Buy " Go and Fear Nothing: The Story of Our Lady of Champion " by Patrick O'Hearn from Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) They discuss the apparition of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsi...

I interviewed John Clark, the author of “ Betrayed without a Kiss: Defending Marriage after Years of Failed Leadership in the Church ” - a new, excellent, and timely book from TAN Books defending the Sacrament of Matrimony. Everyone in the Church ought to read this fantastic book. Check it out HERE on TAN Books or HERE on Amazon (also available on Kindle ). John Clark is a columnist, political spe...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dan Oblinger, retired law enforcement officer, about hostage negotiation, active listening, evangelization, and much more. Please take a listen and then share! And if you listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please leave a rating for the podcast! Summary In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Dan Oblinger, a retired law enforcement officer and hostage n...

The full written version of the episode can be found further below. Please, also, enjoy a short recording of the Regina Caeli chant by Will Wright at the beginning of the episode. Happy Easter! Summary In this episode, Will Wright discusses the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what it means for something to be historical and provides an...

I was connected with Dr. Greg Bottaro and CatholicPsych Institute through our mutual friend, Simone Rizkallah, who I had on the show a few months ago. Find the episode here ! It was great to speak with him. I am a big admirer of what CatholicPsych Institute is doing and the approach that Dr. Greg is taking. We get into that quite a bit in this relatively short episode. I hope that you enjoy it and...

Please take a few moments to leave a RATING on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Thank you for watching Good Distinctions. This post is public so feel free to share it. Summary of the Episode: In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Thomas Quackenbush of Floriani about Sacred Music. They discuss the search for ancient Hebrew music, the expansiveness of Sacred Music, the blending of Eastern and West...

Summary In this conversation, Samantha Stephenson discusses her interest in bioethics and how she became involved in the field. She explains the appeal of dystopian fiction and its connection to bioethical issues. Samantha also delves into the problems with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the impact on women's health and the dignity of the child. She highlights the alternative option of NaPro Tec...

Please take a moment to RATE the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This is a HUGE help… even if you do not normally listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please take 2 minutes to help me! Join Father Robert Nixon, OSB, as he delves into the profound teachings of Cardinal Richelieu's book, 'A Treatise on Perfection.' Discover the historical context behind Cardinal Richelieu's life and his timele...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Martha Richardson, a flight nurse from Houston, TX who is the cousin of the well-known priest Fr. David Michael Moses . He has a fantastic Instagram account where he posts reels and posts on catechetical topics in entertaining and engaging ways. I am a fan! Martha and I had a great conversation about her role in supporting her cousin’s online efforts and more. En...

Dr. Chapp is one of my favorite theologians. I was so honored to have a conversation with him. It was a lot of fun! I sincerely hope you enjoy and appreciate the convo. Please consider sharing this post and help Good Distinctions grow ! Please take a moment to rate the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and subscribe on YouTube . This would be HUGE for the growth of the show! Your rating and follo...

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This Friday (February 9) is the Feast Day of St. Maron! One of the great Eastern saints, from Lebanon, St. Maron founded the Maronite Church which has been in unbroken union with Rome since the 4th Century! I had a fantastic time talking with Sr. Therese Maria of the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light. I pray that this video will be a blessing to you. Please consider sharing this episode! Becom...

Ep. 24 - New and Catholicism In today’s conversation, Rae-Mi LeRoy shares her journey from the New Age movement to Catholicism. She discusses the dangers of self-emptying and the crisis of losing one's identity. Rae-Mi explains how a dream of Jesus led her to explore Christianity and ultimately embrace Catholicism. She highlights the importance of grounding oneself in God and finding true self in...

This past Friday was the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. And today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day! I am thrilled to share with you my fantastic conversation with Sammie Carel of Life Choices Women’s Clinic. To learn more about Life Choices Women’s Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, please visit: https://lcwcaz.org/ To read an article from the archives on the date that Roe v. Wade was overturn...

Will Wright is joined by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers who discusses his book 'Building a Civilization of Love' and addresses the topics of prejudice, racism, language, and identity in Christ. He emphasizes the importance of love and seeing the image of God in others as the solution to racial division. Deacon Harold also explores the distinction between prejudice and racism, and the need for self-ref...