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
Jan 23
Daughter's Fight To Free Her Father From A Chinese Prison
In 2020, Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy voice in Hong Kong, was imprisoned by the Chinese government under the national security law. Following years of prolonged solitary confinement, in late 2025, he was convicted and is now awaiting sentencing. Jimmy Lai's daughter, Clai ... Show More
30m 31s
Jan 16
America 250: A Great Year
Ambassador and Chief of Protocol of the United States, Monica Crowley, shares a few exciting updates on America’s big birthday this summer from the White House lawn. She highlights the President’s plans for the 250th anniversary celebration, including various events and activitie ... Show More
17m 58s
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
28m 40s
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