Free Expression

(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)

(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.

(1) Student activism trainer J.P. Kirby on how to prepare college students to defend their First Amendment rights; (2) financial specialist Eric Ohlhausen describes how his bank refuses to cancel anyone over their political views.

(1) Consultant Thomas Buckley reveals the corrupt practices involved in fact-checking; (2) journalist Nate Tinner-Williams discusses the contributions of Black composers to Catholic liturgical music.

(1) Theology Professor Matthew Ramage on reconciling science and faith; (2) education specialist Kerry McDonald examines microschooling; (3) YouTuber Jennifer Waldyke tells how she identifies fake Catholic books.

(1) Hayden Ludwig from Restoration of America explores how philanthropy has become a tool of leftist ideology; (2) attorney and author Randy Petrides discusses his book, “How the Saints Shaped History.”

(1) Joseph Vazquez of the Media Research Center exposes a sophisticated censorship operation that claims to be fighting “misinformation”; (2) Spiritual director and author Casey Tygrett explores the spiritual dimension of memory.

(1) Music scholar Mark Evans talks about the new editions of his books on preserving our cultural heritage; (2) educator Bill Haughey describes the new international Catholic college dedicated to reconciling technology and faith.

(1) Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation with an update on the situation in Israel and an appeal to meet IDF soldiers’ needs; (2) author Christine Watkins on her book about the Miraculous Medal.

(1) Mac and Jessica McCabe discuss pre-screening children’s literature to avoid censorship while still protecting kids from harmful material; (2) floral designer Emily Malloy on her book about using flowers to enrich spiritual life.

(1) Civil Liberties attorney Casey Norman explains how government pressures social networks to censor unwanted posts; (2) theology scholar Danella Zsupan-Jerome on the Internet as a catholic mission field.

(1) Thomas Aquinas scholar Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. discusses his new book, “Angelic Virtues and Demonic Vices”; (2) author and educator John Clark on his critique of how the Church prepares people for marriage, “Betrayed without a Kiss.”

(1) Poetess Kate Bower Hutson on facing cancer with poetry; (2) game developer Brent Dusing on wholesome online games; (3) Antony Barone Kolenc discusses the latest in his Harwood Mysteries book series for young people.

An update on the war in Israel from Jonathan Feldstein who lives just south of the Gaza Strip.

(1) Art expert Jem Sullivan on how the church has used great art to teach the faith; (2) child advocate Stacy Manning on inoculating kids against the influence of woke culture.

(1) Fr. Ken Geraci describes the Divine Mercy devotion as a weapon against evil; (2) educator Lindsay Caron on using the Theology of the Body in homeschooling; (3) kids’ author Theresa Kiser on her “Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server” books.

(1) Catholic activist John Horvat looks at the planned Synod on Synodality; (2) “Crusader Gal,” Sarah Cain, discusses clothing at Mass; (3) entrepreneur Michael Snellen describes his multiple communication ventures.

(1) Notre Dame student journalist Joseph DeRueil discusses being sued for exposing a pro-abortion professor; (2) humorist Shevin McCollough on catechizing the young; (3) Dan Donaldson on living the Gospel at work.

(1) Fr. Michael Orsi discusses trying to raise awareness about child sex trafficking; (2) Liz Antigua describes her Good News Book Fair; (3) Dan Donaldson of the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance on living the Gospel at work.

(1) Counselor Leslie Elliott explains how psychological counseling is being transformed into leftist indoctrination; (2) blogger/catechist Jennifer Arnold recounts how the Church’s understanding of religious liberty has evolved.