Sarah Hoff on Immigration, Refugee Resettlement, and the CARE Program
In today’s episode, we discuss immigration, pornography, and human trafficking. We’ve got practical tips on how you can make a difference on these issues. National Migration Week, wrapped up January 11th. It is an opportunity for the Church to reflect …
15 January 2020
Dr. Daniel DiLeo on Care for the Environment & The Catholic Response
In this week’s episode, we delve into the ethics of care for the environment, and the Catholic response to climate concerns and calls for population control. Then in the mailbag segment, we discuss questions regarding the removal of historical monuments. …
12 December 2019
Dr. Andrew Bacevich on Foreign Policy, Military Strategy, and Just War Theory
We start off this episode speaking with Dr. Andrew Bacevich, Professor Emeritus of International Relations at Boston University, about foreign policy, and the United States conflict with Iran and other Middle Eastern conflicts. He also shares how his own perspective …
23 July 2019
Chris Arnade on His Book, “Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America”
In this week’s episode, we speak with Chris Arnade, author of “Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America,” ” the powerful photojournalistic stories of individuals who are far too often ignored and forgotten. Plus, from our mailbag… Why is the …
18 July 2019
Archbishop Kurtz on Religious Freedom, The Equality Act, and Interfaith Dialogue
We’re talking about religious freedom with Archbishop Kurtz of the Archdiocese of Louisville and chairman of the USCCB’s Committee for Religious Liberty. We delve into the so-called Equality Act, interfaith dialogue and how these things impact religious freedom. Plus, what …
17 July 2019
Lauren McCormack on USCCB Legislative Priorities
In this episode of the Bridge Builder Podcast, we learn about some of the US Bishops’ legislative priorities. We speak with Lauren McCormack of the USCCB’s office of government relations. In our Classic Catholic Social Teaching segment, we examine Pope …
3 April 2019
Lisa Kremer on Immigration and Advocating as a Lay Catholic
In this episode, we’re talking about immigration and keeping families together. We speak with a Minnesota woman, Lisa Kremer, who as a lay-Catholic created the organization “Familias Juntas” or “Families Together.” We learn how she answers the call to advocate …
1 March 2019
Gloria Purvis on racism, abortion, and dignity of the human person
Gloria Purvis, the host of EWTN’s Morning Glory radio program and a leading Catholic voice in the pro-life movement, discusses racism and the abortion industry. You may also recognize her as the Emcee from our own Catholics at the Capitol …
24 January 2019
Ricardo Simmonds of Creatio on integrating service, mission, adventure, and creation
We discuss environmental policy, integral ecology, and how the environment and evangelization work together. Our guest is Ricardo Simmonds. He is the founder of “Creatio”. This Catholic non-profit is based out of the Archdiocese of Denver. Creatio integrates the environment …
10 January 2019
George Weigel on “The Fragility of Order”, JPII & The Church in America
George Weigel a Catholic theologian and one of America’s leading public intellectuals discusses his recent book, “The Fragility of Order” (published by Ignatius Press). He also looks at some of the disorder we see in today’s world especially amid much …
10 December 2018
Leah Libresco on The Benedict Option and How It Applies to Public Life
We speak with author Leah Libresco about her new book, Building The Benedict Option, and the practical ways that you can begin living out a life of intentional discipleship. Then, in our Classic Catholic Social Teaching segment, we continue the …
13 November 2018
Obianuju Ekeocha on Abortion in Africa & Ideological Colonization
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about how abortion advocates in western cultures impose their beliefs on Africa’s pro-life culture. We’ll speak with the author of “Target Africa”, Obianuju Ekeocha, about this concept of ideological colonization. Then in our Classic Catholic …
30 October 2018
Mary Eberstadt on declining family stability and secularism
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about the connection between declining family stability and the increasing stronghold of secularism in society. Mary Eberstadt of the Faith and Reason Institute joins us for that conversation. In our Classic Catholic Social Teaching segment, …
10 October 2018
Dr. Samuel Gregg on JPII’s Veritatis Splendor
In this episode of the Bridge Builder podcast it’s the 25th anniversary of St. Pope John Paul II’s encyclical Veritatis Splendor – The Splendor of Truth. We speak with Dr. Samuel Gregg, director of research at the Acton Institute about …
30 September 2018
Fr. Peter Ryan on Catholic Social Doctrine – What is binding vs. matters of prudence?
What is Catholic Social Doctrine? What is conscience binding? What are matters of prudence? And, what are the relevant principles in discerning these matters? We speak with Fr. Peter Ryan a Jesuit priest and professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. …
9 September 2018
Clarke Forsythe on the Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade is now at the forefront of discussion as the current Supreme Court vacancy and the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh are fueling the conversation about the future of abortion in the United States. We speak with Clarke …
1 August 2018
Dr. Christopher Thompson on Integral Ecology
Integral ecology – everything is connected! We delve into the connections between Humanae Vitae (on the 50th anniversary of the encyclical’s publication) and the more recent papal encyclical, Laudato si’. Dr. Christopher Thompson, professor of moral theology and director of …
1 July 2018