Join us this week on "Honest to God" for a raw and honest conversation about the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives, faith, and perspectives.

We delve into the personal struggles, unexpected blessings, and unsettling revelations that emerged during this unprecedented time. In this episode, we explore:

• Personal Experiences with Long COVID:
  • Hannah shares her ongoing battle with long COVID, its debilitating effects, and the surprising silver lining it brought to her family. 
• The State of Our Institutions:
  • Xander reflects on the fragility of civic and religious institutions, highlighting the importance of ethical leadership and the potential for abuse within hierarchies.
• Unveiling Global Truths:
  • Julian discusses the pandemic's role in exposing deeper truths about the world, while also acknowledging the Church's reliance on scientific expertise.
• Church Responses and Controversy:
  • We examine the varied and sometimes controversial responses from the Catholic Church, including the suspension of public Masses and the debate surrounding vaccine mandates.
• Masks and Their Effectiveness:
  • A discussion on the practicality and limitations of mask usage, addressing both their potential benefits and drawbacks.
• Vaccine Controversies:
  • We explore the complex and divisive issue of COVID-19 vaccines, including concerns about their development, safety, and the ethical considerations surrounding their use. *
• The Question of Aborted Fetal Cells:
  • Janie and JH discuss the controversy surrounding the use of aborted fetal cells in vaccine development and the Church's response.
• Pope Francis's Stance:
  • We delve into the Pope's statements on vaccines and the resulting discussions about papal infallibility and personal opinion.
• Tribalism and Social Division:
  • Xander reflects on the surge of tribalism and social division during the pandemic, and the underlying spiritual and moral deficiencies in our culture.
• A Generation's Crossroads:
  • JH discusses how COVID-19 has shaped Gen Z's worldview, growing up in a post-9/11 and pandemic-stricken world.
• Finding Community in Isolation:
  • Katy shares her experience of rediscovering her Catholic community through virtual prayer and fellowship during lockdown.

Is it ok now to say all the early on restrictions were nonsense?: We discuss the validity of early COVID restrictions in hindsight. This episode offers a diverse range of perspectives and experiences, fostering open dialogue and critical reflection on a pivotal moment in our history.

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