Kresta in the Afternoon

The question of gender—who we are as men and women—has never been more pressing, or more misunderstood. Tragically, an issue that should be left in the hands of psychologists has been hijacked by political activists on both sides of the aisle. Abigail Favale joins us again to explore the roots of the gender paradigm.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus gives us very clear instructions as to what we should do when someone commits a sin against us. Peggy Stanton joins us with a look at what the Catechism has to say on the matter.

This Saturday is the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, when we visit the burial places of the unborn victims of abortion and other memorial sites dedicated to them. Join us at a prayer vigil near you. Monica Miller and Eric Scheidler have the details.

For millions around the world, Jimmy Buffett’s music symbolized summer, the beach, and an escape from the worries and tedium of everyday life. Many people probably don’t know that he was raised as a Catholic. Although he seems to have left the faith, a Catholic influence can still be seen in many of his songs. Richard White shares how Jimmy Buffett’s music helped enrich his own faith.

April 17 was the anniversary of the 2015 death of Francis Cardinal George, former Archbishop of Chicago. He was a man of great intellect and a great leader in the Church, but most of all he was a disciple of Christ. We look at his life and influence with Michael Heinlein.

Scholars and popular authors regularly claim that Christianity, at least orthodox Christianity, has fostered oppression and intolerance, and that rejecting religion is a key step to advancing liberty and equality. But throughout American history, Christians have been motivated by their faith to create fair and just institutions, fight for political freedom, oppose slavery, and secure religious liberty for all. Mark David Hall joins us with more

Most of us remember Mother Teresa as the woman who broke death's stranglehold on the poor of Calcutta and showed us how to conquer the sin and darkness in what she called the slums of the hearts of modern man. But she was also much more than that. David Scott joins us on her feast day with a look at Mother Teresa's private visions and secret sufferings.

Principled Entrepreneurship is the mindset that, among other things, enables and empowers the American Dream. Principled Entrepreneurs connect people to their purpose and passion by forming teams that create value for customers. We look at Five Pillars that define Principled Entrepreneurship with Andreas Widmer.

The cause of free enterprise is under assault from the progressive left, but are the foundations of economic truth understood well enough by those who defend a market economy? Can they withstand the assault? David Bahnsen is our guest.

Christians may not have the social influence we once did, but in all areas of life you can still find Catholics who are committed to integrating their faith and their everyday life. One example is Dan Weingartz, whose commitment to his faith led him to join the fight against the HHS Mandate. He joins us to discuss integrating his faith and work life.