On this episode, Martha is joined by Catholic priest and Author, Father Mike Schmitz to discuss research from a recent Wall Street Journal - NORC poll, that acknowledged the fading of religious, family, and patriotic values among Americans.
Later, Father Mike discusses his upbringing and his ultimate decision to enter the priesthood. He also shares with Ma ... Show More
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The Real Crisis Facing Young Men Today
Author and Professor Scott Galloway discusses his new book, Notes on Being A Man, and the growing masculinity crisis in America.
Scott explains the challenges facing young men today, from the impact of social media and technology on their development to rising rates of anxiety ... Show More
10m 48s
Apr 2021
Pray Like Jesus Prayed This Holy Week
During Holy Week, as we contemplate the last hours of Jesus’ life, we get an intimate look at how Jesus prays to his Father.
Starting with our Lord’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, we hear Jesus talking to God the Father about the upcoming moments of his life. He continues t ... Show More
7m 13s
Oct 2023
Pope friction
The Pope, his bishops, and some women walk into the Vatican. The National Catholic Reporter’s Joshua McElwee explains what happens next.
This episode was produced by Isabel Angell, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by N ... Show More
26m 6s
Feb 2018
Should Catholics Call Priests Father
One of the most common Bible verses people use to try and debunk Catholic teaching is Matthew 23:9, where Jesus says, “Call no man on earth father.” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides us through the New Testament to give us the context and significance of this teaching. By ... Show More
7m 28s
Jan 2024
A parish priest’s approach to blessings for same-sex couples
On December 18, the Vatican’s doctrinal office released “Fiducia Supplicans,” a declaration that allowed priests to give simple or pastoral blessings to couples in irregular situations, including those in same-sex relationships. This week on “Jesuitical,” Father Alex Santora, pas ... Show More
59m 5s
Feb 2021
How To Leave the Church When Your Dad’s the Pastor
Chris’s childhood was defined by the Pentecostal church, where his father is a minister and his siblings are following the same path. But when Chris went to college, his views on the church changed, and now at age 23, he no longer identifies as religious. That’s caused a major ri ... Show More
29m 41s
Oct 2021
Step Up, Dads | Guest: Megan Basham | 10/28/21
Steve discusses a recent disgusting event that took place in Hazard, Kentucky, and wonders: Where are the dads? Then, Megan Basham of the Daily Wire joins the program to discuss her piece exposing churches that are practicing segregation on the basis of congregants' vaccine statu ... Show More
1h 35m