Francis Effect podcast

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent ‘prayer’ event held in support of Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago, and Heidi and Daniel teach David some things about basketball. Also, Heidi interviews Bruce Morrill, Chair of Catholic Studies at Vanderbilt University about the upcoming Eucharistic Congress

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss Super Tuesday and the State of the Union address, then they look at the recent collapse of the ultra-right-wing website, Church Militant, and Heidi interviews Michael O'Loughlin, recently named Executive Director of Outreach Catholic

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at recent court rulings that have resulted in confusing and at points disastrous consequences for parents undergoing IVF treatments. Next they look at Texas AG Ken Paxton's recent accusations against Annunciation House, a ministry serving migrants, and Heidi interviews Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow, Director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies in New Orleans

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the "He Gets Us" ad campaign, and who might be funding it. Then they look at recent discussions around priestly celibacy, and a meeting of the Council of Cardinals to discuss women's issues with some actual women, and Heidi interviews author Joyce Rupp about Lent.

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the implications of the recent defamation suit against Donald Trump, and talk about the role of journalism in 21st-century Catholic life, and Heidi interviews Ansel Augustine about the synod and the experiences of Black Catholics.

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The 2024 election cycle has begun, and Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss what the Iowa Caucus can tell us about next November, then we discuss the implications of the recent document on blessing same-sex couples, and Heidi interviews political scientist and friend of the show, Steven P. Millies.

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For our last episode of Season 13, Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the UN Climate Change Conference, Heidi interviews Bishop John Stowe, OFM, about the work of Pax Christi, and we talk about what we've been reading, watching, and listening to lately. We'll be back for Season 14 starting in mid-January. A blessed Advent, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to all!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent ouster of Tyler, Texas Bishop Strickland, and what it might mean for the growing divisions in the Church. Then they look at a recent court battle over voting rights in Arkansas, and what it might mean for the upcoming election. Finally, Heidi interviews theologian and professor timone davis about gratitude and the vital importance of having everyone at the table

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent testimony of former President Donal Trump, and the recent election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, and discuss what this might mean for our democratic institutions, and Heidi talks with Fr. James Martin, SJ, about the recent Synod

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David reflect on the last four weeks of the Synod, and give their thoughts on the recently-released synthesis document, and Heidi interviews NCR Vatican correspondent, Christopher White

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