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Two theologians walk into a bar... No, seriously: This podcast is about the real world of politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality. Your hosts, Fr. Dan Horan and David Dault, bring you a mix of perspectives, from Abbey Road to Metaphysical Graffiti. Dan is a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. David is a radio producer and Catholic convert. They both have doctorates in theology. It is the best possible kind of nerdy.
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Heidi, Daniel, and David welcome their guests, Fr. Bryan Massingale and Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS, to look at the 2024 election and address the questions, How are we doing? How did we get here? and Where do we go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the role of Catholic voters in the upcoming elections, and we look at the concluding weeks of the Synod on Synodality and explore its possible impacts, and then Heidi is in conversation with Michael Canaris of Loyola University Chicago, who just returned from Rome after leading a student delegation to engage with th…
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In this extended episode, we look at the recent climate devastation in the southeast, debrief with Daniel about his recent announcement, and Heidi interviews Massimo Faggioli about the October meeting of the Synod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Daniel, and David talk about the recent rise in calumny among Catholic candidates and elected officials, they look at changing demographics in Gen Z, and Heidi talks with Jeanne Lewis, CEO of Faith in Public Life, about the recent uptick in political violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Daniel, and David explore the history and possibilities of women in the diaconate, look at the current Season of Creation in light of increasing environmental destruction, and Heidi interviews author and ethicist Emily Reimer-Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Dan, and David kick off season 15 with a look back at summer politics - from the shakeup in the Democratic presidential ticket, to the Republican and Democratic conventions, and some earth-shaking Supreme Court decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David end season 14 with a look at the media they've been consuming lately, as well as looking at a recent Supreme Court case that might affect care for the homeless. Then Heidi interviews Sr. Elizabeth Johnson. Have a great summer, and we'll see you in the fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David talk about the recent DDF instruction on human dignity, with an eye to its implications for LGBTQIA+ communities. Next, they look at the life and legacy of Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, and Heidi interviews Professor Natalia Imperatori-Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent ‘prayer’ event held in support of Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago, and Heidi and Daniel teach David some things about basketball. Also, Heidi interviews Bruce Morrill, Chair of Catholic Studies at Vanderbilt University about the upcoming Eucharistic Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss Super Tuesday and the State of the Union address, then they look at the recent collapse of the ultra-right-wing website, Church Militant, and Heidi interviews Michael O'Loughlin, recently named Executive Director of Outreach Catholic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at recent court rulings that have resulted in confusing and at points disastrous consequences for parents undergoing IVF treatments. Next they look at Texas AG Ken Paxton's recent accusations against Annunciation House, a ministry serving migrants, and Heidi interviews Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow, Director of the In…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the "He Gets Us" ad campaign, and who might be funding it. Then they look at recent discussions around priestly celibacy, and a meeting of the Council of Cardinals to discuss women's issues with some actual women, and Heidi interviews author Joyce Rupp about Lent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the implications of the recent defamation suit against Donald Trump, and talk about the role of journalism in 21st-century Catholic life, and Heidi interviews Ansel Augustine about the synod and the experiences of Black Catholics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The 2024 election cycle has begun, and Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss what the Iowa Caucus can tell us about next November, then we discuss the implications of the recent document on blessing same-sex couples, and Heidi interviews political scientist and friend of the show, Steven P. Millies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…
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For our last episode of Season 13, Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the UN Climate Change Conference, Heidi interviews Bishop John Stowe, OFM, about the work of Pax Christi, and we talk about what we've been reading, watching, and listening to lately. We'll be back for Season 14 starting in mid-January. A blessed Advent, a Merry Christmas, a…
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Happy Thanksgiving! Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent ouster of Tyler, Texas Bishop Strickland, and what it might mean for the growing divisions in the Church. Then they look at a recent court battle over voting rights in Arkansas, and what it might mean for the upcoming election. Finally, Heidi interviews theologian and professor tim…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent testimony of former President Donal Trump, and the recent election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, and discuss what this might mean for our democratic institutions, and Heidi talks with Fr. James Martin, SJ, about the recent Synod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David reflect on the last four weeks of the Synod, and give their thoughts on the recently-released synthesis document, and Heidi interviews NCR Vatican correspondent, Christopher White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David explore the dysfunction at the top levels of the Republican party, as demonstrated by the recent vacancy of the Speaker of the House, and discuss Laudate Deum, the recent addendum to Laudato Si’. In our last segment, Heidi interviews Kate McElwee, executive director of the Women's Ordination Conference Learn more about …
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the threat of government shutdown and its effects on the vulnerable, and look at the recent friction in Cologne, Germany over the blessing of same-sex unions, and Heidi interviews Brian Flanagan of New Ways Ministry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the mixed Catholic response to the ongoing migrant crisis here in America and abroad, they look at the writers' and actors' strikes through a lens of Catholic Social Teaching, and Heidi interviews LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David kick off season 13 with a look back at the non-stop events of the summer, including the four indictments (so far) against former President Donald Trump, and they look ahead to the upcoming Season of Creation, in light of our ongoing and worsening climate crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David go on the road for a live taping at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana. They end season 12 by looking ahead to Pride month in June, and to the 2024 election, as well as talking about what they've been watching and reading. Please join them for Season 13, starting in September! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the future prospects of space flight, the recent statements by Tennessee bishops in the gun control debate, and the next phase of the Synod on Synodality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the recent actions of the Tennessee Legislature, the potential scandal brewing around Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and the recent repudiation of the so-called "Doctrine of Discovery" by the Vatican Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the plans from the Biden administration to shut down COVID testing and support in the coming weeks, the recent guidance document from the Committee on Doctrine at the USCCB regarding Transgender persons, and how we are preparing for the coming of Holy Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David look at the recent suit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News, the recent accusations by Bishop Paprocki against his brother Bishops, and an exploration of the untapped possibilities of the Holy Spirit in our faith lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David look back at a decade of Francis's papacy, the environmental effects of the train derailment in Ohio, and the recent Supreme Court cases that could change the internet as we know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the efforts of Florida Governor Ron Desantis to change the AP curriculum, the parallels between anti-Trans and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and the policies of many Catholic schools and dioceses, and the challenges and joys of entering the season of Lent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and his legacy. They also explore the many facets of synodality, as they look at a recent essay by Cardinal McElroy about welcoming the marginalized, and the possibilities that arise in letting the excluded voices of women play a role in our liturgies. Learn more…
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Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David explore the most recent revelations from the Congressional hearings on January 6th, discuss the recent removal of Frank Pavone from the clerical state, and talk about their hopes for Christmas and the New Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the issues at play in recent oral arguments in the 303 Creative case, look at the fans and opponents of synodality in the USCCB and beyond, and explore what diplomatic possibilities might lay ahead for Vatican-China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent attack on the LGBTQ community in Colorado, the implications of the recent elections for leadership in the USCCB, and talk about the beginning of Advent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David do a round-up of the 2022 Midterm elections, explore recent Supreme Court cases and their effects on Affirmative Action and Native tribal law, and discuss recent anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Catholic dioceses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the recent remarks from rapper Ye and their consequences, the aftermath of yet another horrific school shooting, and the recent political comments from Archbishop Chaput Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look back at the complex legacy of the Second Vatican Council, look ahead to the November midterm elections, and look all around for good things to watch and read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at Catholic Governors using migrants as political pawns, the recent synthesis reports from the Synod on Synodality, and recent developments and long-term effects in the ongoing war in Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David kick off season 11 with a look back at the summer break, and they explore the impact of the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II as well as recent policies from dioceses to exclude LGBTQ+ parishioners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel and David look at the implications of the recently-leaked Supreme Court decision that likely will overturn Roe v. Wade, and the impact of closing the USCCB-run Catholic News Service, and then they look back at the season and ahead to the summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the recent anniversary of Network Lobby, the takeaways from the French elections, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's recent attacks on both major corporations and the vulnerable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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Heidi, David, and Fr. Daniel discuss the recent reforms allowing more lay leadership, the recent allegations connecting Ginni Thomas to the January 6th insurrection, and the Seante confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSandburg Media által
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