The Open Door

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses Metaphysics - what, why and How. Led by Richard Geraghty. Recorded and Aired on April 7, 2017.

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses in what way someone "obeys" the unseen God? Why?" (Recorded and Aired on March 31, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses what Christians mean by the word "love?" (Recorded and Aired on March 24, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel members discuss their most memorable spiritual or religious moment(s) (Recorded and Aired on March 17, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panelists discuss the Models of the Church according to Avery Cardinal Dulles (Recorded on March 3 and aired on March 10, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses Ash Wednesday, what Lent is all about, and why. (Recorded on February 24, and aired on March 3, 2017)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses the virtue of detachment and acceptance of God's will. Follow on to the topic of rejection led by Ronda and Paradise Commander. (Recorded on February 17, 2017. Aired on February 24, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, the panel discusses the socio-psychological problem of personal rejection. Ronda will lead this discussion based on her recent book on rejection. (Recorded on February 10. Aired on February 17, 2017.)

The Panel's experience with travel to sacred sites. (Recorded on January 27. Aired 2/3/17.)

In this episode of The Open Door, Al Hughes and the panelists discuss "Methods for personal evangelization." Panel members discuss their method(s) used to evangelize individuals or small groups. Personal evangelization, not classroom lecturing or writing books, etc). (Recorded on December 16, 2016. Aired on December 23, 2016.)

"Joy for the elderly found in avocational work, service and social outreach." (Recorded on December 2. First airing 12/9/16.)

"Joy for the elderly found in the pursuit of art, literature and science." (Recorded on December 9. Aired on December 16, 2017.)

In this episode of The Open Door, entitled "Is Christendom really in decline?", the panelists address: What can the Church do about the decline of Christendom? i.e., Christian faith. (November 18, 2016)

This week we’ll turn to the promise and perils of progress! Our perspective is, of course, inspired by the American Solidarity Party. Here’s the agenda. What is progress? Toward what, where? What makes progress, “progressive”? Life is a journey! Do we make the journey as pilgrims or as wanderers? The philosopher Jacques Maritain claims that, at certain points of history, what prevails is a movemen...

January 4, 2019 For our first panel of the New Year, we’ll revisit three of Peter Maurin’s “easy essays” (below). While they are disconcertingly simple, they masterfully succeed in promoting “the clarification of thought.” They also call to mind the American Solidarity Party’s commitment to a new politics. Please join us! Not a Liberal They say that I am a radical. If I am a radical then I am not...

This week, we’ll discuss a promising new organization, reLOVE, and its service to teenage mothers. Led by panelist Christy Yao, we’ll ask its director, Purity Thomas, the following questions–for a start. Can you give us a basic overview of reLOVE? How did the idea for reLOVE start? How is reLOVE different from other crisis pregnancy organizations? How do teenage mothers find you? Tell us about you...

This week we’ll discuss democracy! Our investigation will be both general and particular. We’ll be asking the following questions, and doubtless more. What is democracy? Why should we strive for democracy? Is our system democratic? How can a democracy be built? How can the ASP help renew democracy? Pius XII spoke about the Christian “version” of democracy: is that idea still feasible?

‘Tis the Season! But for what? Hospitality is at the top of our list. It’s part of what animates the American Solidarity Party. Peter Maurin, who with Dorothy Day, began the Catholic Worker Movement, has two “Easy Essays” that we’ll explore today. The first is “The Duty of Hospitality,” and the second is “Feeding the Poor at a Sacrifice.” See also Dorothy Day’s “Room for Christ“. 1. People who are...

The Open Door continues its discussion of how to become involved with politics, especially local politics. Our special guest is Monica Sohler. She is a member of the National Committee of the America Solidarity Party, and she has been a candidate both for local office and for New Jersey state representative. Monica explores, frankly and with the voice of experience, the "how" questions we need to...

This week we return to our discussion of pro-life feminism with our special guests Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa of New Wave Feminists and C.J. Williams of Rehumanize International. Our questions will include, but definitely not be limited to: How do politics and culture come together, or come apart, in our advocating a “pro-life for the whole of life” vision? How can we help longtime pro-life vetera...

This week, as we come into the midterm elections, we’ll discuss politics. Our focus will be local, and we’ll especially consider how to run for office at the local level. Our welcome guests will be Joseph Soto, a mayoral candidate in Inglewood, California and his strategist Ilya Klinger. No surprise: we’ll be learning lessons for American Solidarity Party candidates.

This week we turn to the topic of pro-life feminism. Christy Yao will lead us. She will interview our special guests, Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa and CJ Williams. The questions we’ll consider include: Why should feminists be pro-life? Why should pro-lifers be feminists? How can people get involved in pro-life feminism? and What can we learn from St. John Paul II’s Letter to Women? Later in the hour...

This week we discuss the next to last article in the UN Declaration of Rights on the 70th anniversary of this document. It continues to call for understanding and action. Article 29 (1) Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible. (2) In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations a...

We return to our discussion of the UN Declaration of Human Rights during the 70th anniversary year of this critical document. Our focus will be... Article 27. (1) Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. (2) Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material intere...

This week we will continue our discussion of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Our focus will be on education. Article 26 (1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education sha...