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On this episode of The Paul Street Journal, Brian and Freddy dive into 'Antiqua et Nova,' a document drafted by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Dicastery for Culture and Education, presented to Pope Francis discussing the relationship between AI and human intelligence. Learn about the theological and philosophical distinctions between human and artificial intelligence...

Welcome to The Paul Street Journal! In this episode, we discuss the recent election of Pope Leo XIV and why his leadership is crucial for addressing modern societal challenges. We dive into Catholic social teaching, drawing parallels between today's technological and economic shifts with those of the late 1800s. Learn why the name 'Leo' is significant and explore topics including te...

A cooperative (co-op) business is owned and operated by its members or workers, with profits shared among them. Unlike traditional businesses, co-ops are focused on meeting the needs of their members rather than generating profits for investors. In this episode of The Paul Street Journal, Brian and Freddy discuss how Catholic principles relate to the cooperative business model, some examples of co...

In this episode of the Paul Street Journal, we explore the unique economy of Vatican City State, a country that operates without levying taxes. Join us as we discuss how the Vatican is funded through various sources including donations, museum revenues, real estate, investments, and services. Learn about the role of Peter's Pence, the impact of commercial activities, and the surprising financ...

Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a show about Catholic social teaching on economics! The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on economics. We discuss everything from the economic principles laid out in scripture, to the economic questions that come up in our daily lives. This show will be your guide to making your own economic decisions with the heart of the Chur...

🌟 In this episode, we explore the vital role small businesses play in understanding Catholic social teaching on economics. From Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum to the principles of subsidiarity, distributism, and solidarity, we unpack how these teachings can guide consumer decisions in today's economy. 💡 Whether you’re a small business owner, a consumer, or someone seeking to live out Ca...

In this episode of The Paul Street Journal, we dive into a topic that might make you rethink your retirement portfolio: Why is it amoral and hypocritical to invest in index funds?  Join us as we explore Catholic investing principles and discuss why blindly investing in broad-market index funds without discernment can conflict with Catholic social teaching. We examine the moral concerns of supporti...

What are the Catholic principles on charitable giving? What does scripture say? What does the Church say? What does Canon Law say? Brian and Freddy answer all these questions and more on this episode of The Paul Street Journal.  The Divine Economy: A Catholic Explanation of Tithing and Stewardship | https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-divine-economy-brian-g-honsberger/1140186342 Welcome to The Pa...

What roll does inheritance play in Catholic Social Teaching? Should every generation be forced to start from scratch, regardless of how wealthy their parents are? We answer these questions, and more, on this episode of The Paul Street Journal. Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a show about Catholic social teaching on economics! The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teach...

Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic social teaching on economics! The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on economics. We discuss everything from the economic principles laid out in scripture, to the economic questions that come up in our daily lives. This show will be your guide to making your own economic decisions with the heart of the C...

Season 2 concludes with a conversation about Pope Francis reiterating the assertations of previous Popes and documents. Read Evangelii Gaudium here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html Read Laudato si' here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_2015052...

Season 2 continues with a document from Pope Benedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate Read Caritas in Veritate here: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20090629_caritas-in-veritate.html Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic social teaching on economics! The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on econom...

Season 2 continues with a document from Pope John Paul II: Centesimus Annus Read Centesimus Annus here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_01051991_centesimus-annus.html Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic social teaching on economics! The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on economics. We dis...

Season 2 continues with a document from Pope John Paul II: Sollicitudo rei Socialis Sollicitudo rei Socialis: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_30121987_sollicitudo-rei-socialis.html Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic social teaching on economics! The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on eco...

Season 2 continues with two documents from Pope Paul VI: Populorum Progressio and Octogesima Adveniens Populorum Progressio: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_26031967_populorum.html Octogesima Adveniens: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_letters/documents/hf_p-vi_apl_19710514_octogesima-adveniens.html Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a po...

Season 2 continues with the Pastoral Constitution from the Second Vatican Council, Gaudium et Spes. Documents from Second Vatican Council: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/index.htm Gaudium et Spes: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html Doctrine, Dogma, and Encyclicals | The Paul Street...

We continue Season 2 of The Paul Street Journal by discussing our next encyclical, Mater et Magistra, by Pope John XIII.  You can read Mater et Magistra here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-xxiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_j-xxiii_enc_15051961_mater.html  Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic social teaching on economics! The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about...

We continue Season 2 of The Paul Street Journal by taking a break little break from encyclicals to discuss a 1941 radio message from Pope Pius XII to all the children of the world. You can read the English translation of the radio address here:  https://www.ibiblio.org/pha/policy/1941/1941-06-01a.html Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic social teaching on economics! The Pa...

We continues Season 2 of The Paul Street Journal by discussing our second encyclical, Quadragesimo Anno, written by Pope Pius XI. You can read Quadragesimo Anno here:  https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_19310515_quadragesimo-anno.html Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic social teaching on economics! The Paul Street Journal is a podc...

We begin Season 2 of The Paul Street Journal with Brian and Freddy discussing Pope Leo XIII, and his encyclical on capital and labor, Rerum Novarum . You can read Rerum Novarum here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic social teaching on economics! We discuss everythi...

Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic social teaching on economics! In this special episode to connect Season 1 and Season 2 of The Paul Street Journal, Brian and Freddy are joined by Fr. Paul Manning to discuss what exactly doctrine, dogma, and encyclicals are. The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on economics. We discuss everything from t...

Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic economics! In episode 14 of The Paul Street Journal, Brian and Freddy discuss how Fascism measures up to Catholic Social Teaching.  The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on economics. We discuss everything from the economic principles laid out in scripture, to the economic questions that come up in our d...

Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic economics! In episode 13 of The Paul Street Journal, Brian and Freddy discuss how Communism and Socialism measure up to Catholic Social Teaching.  The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on economics. We discuss everything from the economic principles laid out in scripture, to the economic questions that c...

Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic economics! In episode 12 of The Paul Street Journal, Brian and Freddy continue their discussion about Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, and how it measures up to Catholic Social Teaching on economics. The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on economics. We discuss everything from the economic princ...

Welcome to The Paul Street Journal, a podcast about Catholic economics! In episode 11 of The Paul Street Journal, Brian and Freddy discuss the Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, and how it measures up to Catholic Social Teaching on economics. The Paul Street Journal is a podcast all about Catholic social teaching on economics. We discuss everything from the economic principles laid out in sc...