Swimming Upstream

Swimming Upstream

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Swimming Upstream episodes

  • 67: Should Pope Francis Resign?
    The recent allegation that Pope Francis knew about former Cardinal McCarrick’s immoral activities has sent shockwaves throughout the Catholic Church. Some are calling for the Pope’s resignation. Should he resign? If he doesn’t, can he be forced out? I discuss all this on today’s episode of Swimming Upstream. Resources: Ex-Nuncio Accuses Pope Francis of Failing […]
    15 min
  • 67: Should Pope Francis Resign?

    The recent allegation that Pope Francis knew about former Cardinal McCarrick’s immoral activities has sent shockwaves throughout the Catholic Church. Some are calling for the Pope’s resignation. Should he resign? If he doesn’t, can he be forced out? I discuss all this on today’s episode of Swimming Upstream.

    Resources:

    • Ex-Nuncio Accuses Pope Francis of Failing to Act on McCarrick’s Abuse
    • Testimony by His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganò
      • 15 min
    • 65: The Allure of Socialism
      Why is socialism enjoying a surge in popularity in recent years? Why are young people in particular attracted to it? I take a look at this phenomenon in today’s episode of Swimming Upstream.
      20 min
    • 65: The Allure of Socialism

      Why is socialism enjoying a surge in popularity in recent years? Why are young people in particular attracted to it? I take a look at this phenomenon in today’s episode of Swimming Upstream.

      20 min
    • 64: How Should Lay Catholics Respond in Wake of the McCarrick Scandal?
      There hasn’t been this much disgust from lay Catholics toward the Catholic hierarchy since before the Protestant Reformation. The McCarrick scandal has revealed there is rot deep within the episcopacy. Many lay Catholics want to know: What can I do? I give some practical suggestions. Resources: When Bishops Lose Their Authority An Invitation to the […]
      23 min
    • 64: How Should Lay Catholics Respond in Wake of the McCarrick Scandal?

      There hasn’t been this much disgust from lay Catholics toward the Catholic hierarchy since before the Protestant Reformation. The McCarrick scandal has revealed there is rot deep within the episcopacy. Many lay Catholics want to know: What can I do? I give some practical suggestions.

      Resources:

      • When Bishops Lose Their Authority
      • An Invitation to the Laity
        • 23 min
      • 63: Can You Be a Catholic and a Libertarian?
        It’s common among Catholics to claim that libertarianism is incompatible with Catholicism. Liberal Catholics dismiss it as uncaring toward the poor and needy. Conservative Catholics would say libertarians endorse immorality like abortion and same-sex marriage. But I would argue that these criticism flow from a misunderstanding of libertarianism (and a misunderstanding of Catholicism). Some topics covered in […]
        25 min
      • 63: Can You Be a Catholic and a Libertarian?

        It’s common among Catholics to claim that libertarianism is incompatible with Catholicism. Liberal Catholics dismiss it as uncaring toward the poor and needy. Conservative Catholics would say libertarians endorse immorality like abortion and same-sex marriage. But I would argue that these criticism flow from a misunderstanding of libertarianism (and a misunderstanding of Catholicism).

        Some topics covered in this podcast:

        • Combatting the misunderstanding of what it means to be a libertarian
        • My personal evolution from conservativism to libertarianism
        • The fundamental beliefs of libertarians
        • How Catholics can be libertarians
        • The ignored problem of the Fed
        • The Libertarian Party vs. libertarians
          • 25 min

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        Swimming Upstream is a podcast about life, liberty, and the pursuit of holiness. Hosted by Eric Sammons.