A new form of relationship estrangement is afoot. Whereas, in the past, relationships tended to rupture over issues like abuse, today, people are increasingly estranged because of politics. More than sixty-eight million Americans are currently alienated from close family members. Though going no contact is frequently framed as an act of empowerment and self-care, behind the numbers are millions of hurting people—and an ideology that threatens not only relationships but the entire fabric of society. Noelle Mering joins us.

Further Reading

No Contact How a Seductive Ideology Broke Families and Friendships and How We Can Repair Them

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Noelle Mering is a fellow at the Washington D.C.-based Ethics and Public Policy Center. She is author of Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology and co-author of the popular Theology of Home book series. She writes on culture, politics, and religion and has published in National Review, Newsweek, Daily Wire, The Federalist, The American Mind, Catholic World Report, and National Catholic Register. Noelle is a wife and mother of six children in Southern California.

On this Feast of St Matthew, St Paul tells us to “live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” Marcus unpacks what this means for our lives as Christians.

Today we celebrate the Feast of St Matthew. Marcus reflects on why he is an ideal model for evangelization.

Over the last few weeks, leaders in the Artificial intelligence industry have warned of a coming “AI Apocalypse.” Lucas Wall joins us to talk about the risks of AI and how the Church wants us to engage this issue head-on.

Further Reading

Lucas Wall directs the Cardinal Fund in the Busch School of Business at Catholic University of America. He is the founder of Almma.AI, and works on AI accountability inside real institutions.

On September 21, 1780, Continental Army officer Benedict Arnold met with British leaders and advanced his conspiracy to surrender West Point. Today, he is remembered as a traitor – though if the British had won the war, he might be remembered as a hero. What is sometimes forgotten, however, is his hostility towards Catholicism. Marcus has more.

Fast food burritos are the latest controversy to consume social media. A viral post pointing out that a fast food burrito now costs nearly $20 provoked too reactions – people saying you should just cook at home for cheaper, and others saying that the cost of the burrito is one example of how the entire cost of living has gone up. Our tech-dominated world is a world of paradoxes. The internet gives us access to the knowledge of every library on earth, but we lack the wisdom to verify truth. We may own a house, but thanks to mortgages and property taxes we may never truly own it. We have access to more than enough food, but lack basic nutrition. In the eyes of Patrick Moran, we are a nation of technoserfs - neither rich nor poor, neither a lord nor a hermit. He joins us with more.

Further Reading

A Nation of Technoserfs

Guest Info

Patrick J. Moran is a Catholic attorney and writer. He received his JD from the University of Florida, and a BA in Political Science from University at Albany, SUNY. You can find his work at pjmoranauthor.com.

In this Sunday’s First Reading, Isaiah invites us to seek the Lord and call on His name. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine.

Guest Info

Rob Corzine is the vice-president of programs for the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology

Peter Andrastek has worked for the Church at the parish and diocesan levels for nearly twenty years, and in all that time he has never seen a parish pastoral plan produce the wide-spread transformative fruit its authors hoped for. While there are certainly exceptions, why do so many of these strategies fall short? Peter joins us.

Further Reading

Pastoral Plans Don’t Work

Guest Info

Peter Andrastek holds a Masters Degree in Pastoral Theology from Ave Maria University. His experience includes seminarian and clergy formation, teaching graduate level theology, and teaching for numerous parishes, dioceses, movements, and institutions in the Church. He currently advises a team that serves over 150 parishes.

Everyone knows about the US Constitution and the role it played in forming American society. But Jordan Ballor proposes that there are actually two constitutions, both of which are foundational, but whose relationship requires attention and consideration. He joins us.

Further Reading

America’s Two Constitutions

Guest Info

Jordan J. Ballor (Dr. theol., Ph.D.) is executive director at First Liberty’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy and a senior fellow at the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity & Politics at Calvin University.

The theme for our Fall 2026 Pledge Drive is The Resistance: God’s Plan for Renewing the Human Family.

It’s inspired by Fr. John Riccardo’s new book of the same name.

Fr. John joined us for a special conversation during the pledge drive. We share that full interview here.

If you would like to join us in mission, and pick up a copy of Fr. John’s book, give us a call at 734-930-4014 or go online to https://www.avemariaradio.net/pledge-drive