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Slavery—The Rest of the Story (Dr. Paul Kengor) 11/20/23

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Release Date: 11/20/2023

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We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to help explain the latest synodal document, and to talk more broadly on what synodality means for a hierarchical Church.  Show Notes  

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In this special three-part series, Father McTeigue takes a closer look at spiritual warfare, how to spot the temptations, to resist them, and to win the war. First up: Prophecy. Watch on YouTube:

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We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal, to discuss the frenzy that occurred after a priest denied Holy Communion to a politician who voted in favor of euthanasia. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes    

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Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., confronts the disturbing trend of religious unseriousness in the face of staggering moral crises. While Catholic influencers gather in Rome and headlines celebrate "hot priests" on Instagram, half a million unaccompanied children are missing in the U.S.—and almost no one is asking where they went. Watch on YouTube:

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In the modern age, we are all producers. Every time we hit send. Given that, how should Catholics interact differently? How should we conduct ourselves within the context of Catholic social teaching, knowing that people have a right to the possession of their reputation, for example? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes        

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We welcome Monsignor Charles Pope to talk about his new book, The Hell There Is. The dogma of Hell is intrinsically tied to the dignity of the human person, and to the importance of the decisions that we make. Monsignor Pope implores us to take Hell seriously, and to do the same with our worship and our practice of the Faith. Show Notes

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Hell is real—because our choices matter. Fr. McTeigue explains how the dogma of hell upholds human dignity and divine justice.  Watch on YouTube:

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We welcome J.J. Carrell, former Senior Leader for the Border Patrol, to discuss how the U.S. government has been funding and encouraging child sex trafficking, alongside major NGOs. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes  

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What happens when authority fails—or is abused? Fr. McTeigue explores how we've misunderstood power in families, government, and the Church—and why it's time to return to true, God-given authority. Watch on YouTube:

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How are we to live with hope without falling into presumption? How do we avoid despair while surrounded by a world that is crumbling? Get the answers on today's episode of Let's Talk About This. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes  

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