Kresta in the Afternoon

Dr. Scott Rae joins us with a look at the theological basis for the goodness of business in general and entrepreneurship in particular, exploring how they contribute to the common good of individuals and communities, exhibit the common grace of God and how they provide a significant arena in which one can love their neighbors well.

Self-styled “post-liberals” argue that the American founding was a fatally flawed Enlightenment project, rooted in an ideological commitment to radical individualism. Dr. John Pinheiro will assess this argument by highlighting key moments, persons, and themes from the long American Revolution.

Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the United States government in the 1930s initiated a host of new programs designed to combat the Great Depression and improve the material welfare of the American people. Contrary to the positive popular and academic assessment that has predominated in the decades since, these programs generally did not accomplish their aims, generated an array of negative consequences, and fundamentally reoriented American attitudes toward government. Kevin Schmiesing is our guest.

The St. John Henry Newman Institute seeks to help educational institutions form students who have a deep desire to know God, create opportunities for communities to experience liturgical elements that channel their faith, and to help schools create a thriving school culture. Sean Maltbie joins us with more.

There may not be only one way to do business in a Christian way – but Principled Entrepreneurship is one approach that puts the human person at the center, employs a Christian anthropology and promotes excellence and human flourishing without forgoing profitability. Andreas Widmer explains. Broadcasting from Acton University!

We are broadcasting this week from Acton University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fr. Robert Sirico joins us with more on this event and the foundations of a free society.

American inner cities have been plagued by a set of problems that seem intractable. As we study inner-city life, we are often confronted with the same questions: What is poverty? How can we attend to it? And are these even the right questions to ask regarding the condition of poverty? We examine these questions with Ismael Hernandez. Broadcasting from Acton University!

We talk with Jason Negri about the necessity of having serious conversations about democracy, freedom and human dignity in light of national and international governmental authority. Broadcasting from Acton University!

CS Lewis writes that “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal.” Michael Miller joins us to discuss the characteristics that make up the Human person and the human person’s role in a Christian society. Broadcasting from Acton University!

On Saturday we celebrated Al Kresta’s funeral Mass. We share Fr. John Riccardo’s homily.