Bridge Builder Podcast

In today’s episode we’re talking about the correct way to correct a bishop. Social media has enabled people to openly and widely air their grievances about Church hierarchy, but did you know that Canon Law actually gives us the principles of how to correct our Church leaders?

In our mailbag segment, we answer a question about Church teaching and what it means to be in communion with the Church.

And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, we have suggestions for forming your conscience as a faithful citizen this summer.

Related Links:

Books:

Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622436/live-not-by-lies-by-rod-dreher/9780593087398

"What it Means to be Human" by Carter Snead:

https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674987722

"Uprooted" by Grace Olmstead:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608726/uprooted-by-grace-olmstead/9780593084021

"From Tolerance to Equality" Darel Paul:

https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481306959/from-tolerance-to-equality/

"Dominion" by Tom Holland:

https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/tom-holland/dominion/9780465093526/

In today’s episode we’re talking about bioethics in public policy and what should be considered when it comes to policies impacting the human body.

In our mailbag segment we answer a question about special legislative sessions and why they seem to be so commonplace.

And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, we're going to be talking about special observances in the month of June.

Related Links:

Prof. Snead's Book: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674987722

Sacred Heart Novena:

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/novena-prayer-to-the-sacred-heart-311

Religious Freedom Week: https://www.mncatholic.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek/

In today’s episode we’re talking about America in crisis and how focusing on truth, beauty, and goodness can help revitalize our country.

In our mailbag segment we answer a question about the relationship between our government leaders and Church leaders.

And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, what you can do to continue building relationships with your elected leaders now that the regular session has come to an end.

Related Links:

Dr. Hartch's Book: https://www.angelicopress.org/a-time-to-build-anew-hartch

Inside the Capitol: https://www.mncatholic.org/bishops-meet-with-state-leaders-to-advocate-for-life-dignity-and-the-common-good/

Action Alert - Thank Your Legislators: https://www.mncatholic.org/action-alert-thank-your-legislators-for-their-service/

In today’s episode, we’re talking about thinking for yourself and what a lack of critical thinking says about the current state and future of American politics.

In our mailbag segment, we answer a question about meeting the needs of parents who want more opportunities to choose the right school for their child’s needs.

And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, what you can do to begin preparing for the annual nationwide Religious Freedom Week.

Related links:

The James Madison Program at Princeton University - https://jmp.princeton.edu/

Religious Freedom Week -https://www.mncatholic.org/religiousfreedomweek/

In today’s episode we’re talking about our roots – the places we come from – and why so many people end up needing to uproot themselves to pursue education or careers. Could changes to public policy help enliven communities facing “brain drain”?

In our mailbag segment we answer a question about advocacy efforts and policy priorities now that our regular session will continue into a special session.

And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, we have details on an important effort to help ensure your taxpayer dollars won’t go to abortion.

Related links:

Uprooted is available on:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Uprooted-Recovering-Legacy-Places-Behind/dp/0593084020

Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608726/uprooted-by-grace-olmstead/

Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/uprooted-recovering-the-legacy-of-the-places-we-ve-left-behind/9780593084021

In today’s episode we’re talking about elites and the challenges that their ideologies pose for proponents of marriage and the family.

In our mailbag segment we answer a question about building relationships with Members of Congress without ever going to D.C.

And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, now that Minnesota’s regular session is done, what you can do to keep building bridges with your legislators.

In today’s episode we’re talking about the Church and the State and what history can teach us about how the Church can engage with liberal democracy. We're speaking with Dr. Andrew Jones of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and author of "Before Church and State" and "The Two Cities: A history of Christian Politics." See below for links to his books including a coupon code to use for ordering the book!

In our mailbag segment we answer a question about what happens at the Capitol in the final days and hours before the regular session comes to an end.

And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, the most effective thing you can do before session ends on Monday to make sure your legislators hear you.

Related links:

Order Dr. Jones' books: https://stpaulcenter.com/item-authors/andrew-willard-jones/

Coupon Code for 25% of "Before Church and State": BRIDGEBUILDER (all one word - enter during checkout)

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the role of Catholic higher education in providing thought leadership that is confident, comprehensive, steady, and humble and what impact this can have on the public square.

In our mailbag segment we answer a question from a new listener who is eager to learn more about advocating for life and dignity.

And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, what you can do before Minnesota’s regular session wraps up in the coming weeks.

Related links:

Prime Matters

https://www.primematters.com/

University of Mary:

https://www.umary.edu/

In today’s episode we’re talking about the landscape of school choice legislation across our country and how COVID has made that need more clear.

In our mailbag segment we answer a question about how Catholic education is being supported in Minnesota.

In our bricklayer segment, we have an opportunity to be a public witness to the faith and pray for our elected leaders.

Links:

Catholic Education Partners

https://catholiced.us/

In today’s episode we’re talking about why for Christians the end result of something – no matter how good it is – is not justified by the way someone gets to that result.

In our mailbag segment we answer a question about an effort by the government to place a new fee on local churches.

And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, we have great library of videos that will help form you as a faithful citizen.