Podcasts about Annunciation

This week, we reflect on the challenging times that have shaken the Christian world, particularly the recent martyrdom of our beloved brothers and sisters, including the tragic loss of two young brothers at the Church of Annunciation, a sister attacked on public transport, and the heartbreaking school shooting that took two more precious lives. We honor the memory of our brother Charles James Kirk, whose faithful witness to Christ has left an indelible mark, and our brother Ashur Sarnaya, murdered for preaching the Gospel in France. Through these trials, we are reminded of the call to martyrdom and the blessed persecution that comes with living for the Lord.With faith as our anchor, we explore the apostles' authority and the oral traditions that have shaped the Church, drawing from Acts of the Apostles to understand how the early Church navigated challenges with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We revisit Saint James' wisdom on addressing the Gentiles, emphasizing the importance of abstaining from sexual immorality and honoring God's law, while celebrating the unity of apostles, presbyters, and the faithful community in upholding truth. This episode encourages us to hold fast to the traditions—both written and spoken—passed down through the ages, as we see in the lives of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. As we bear our crosses, we find comfort in Christ's promise to be with us, offering solace to those grieving, like our sister Erika and her daughters, and praying for the eternal rest of those who have gone before us.

A shooting at a Minneapolis homeless encampment that left seven people injured is renewing questions about housing solutions and safety. We talk to a city leader in charge of homeless response.Annunciation students are back at school this week after a mass shooting. We talk to a parent about what it looks like to go back after a tragedy. Plus, we talk to two people who are looking at extremism in a new way: from a public health perspective. Chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins us with a look at when this heat wave will end. And you may have heard of the StudBudz. They are two Minnesota Lynx players making waves with their pink hair. We learn all about them.

Students at Annunciation Catholic School are back in the classroom this week for the first time since a mass shooting claimed the lives of two children and injured 21 other people. The school is providing mental health support for staff, students and their families as they navigate this transition. Aaron Rupar is a parent of two children who are new to Annunciation this year. He joins MPR News host Nina Moini on Minnesota Now.

Jon looks at a news story about the Annunciation shooting and parent's calling lawmakers to take action. Jon dives into the comparisons between assassinations and why the reactions are different. Jon plays a clip that embodies who Charlie Kirk was.

A Minnesota Senate working group met Monday morning to discuss a variety of proposed solutions to deter gun violence following a Minneapolis mass shooting last month.The hearing is the first public meeting about policy changes since the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School that left two dead and many injured last month. It could set the table for an anticipated special legislative session addressing violence prevention. MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now with the latest on the hearing.

Annunciation Catholic School students will return to school on Tuesday. That's three weeks after a shooter killed two students and injured 21 others during a back-to-school mass. One organization providing support for kids as they make the transition back is Washburn Center for Children in Minneapolis. Joining Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk more about their efforts, are CEO Craig Warren and Beth Dahline a therapist and chief operating officer at the center.

Lawmakers are meeting for the first time to discuss gun policy changes since the shooting at Annunciation. We'll learn more about what solutions state senators proposed and we'll hear about the memorial for 10-year-old Harper Moyski, who was killed in the shooting.As Annunciation students return to school this week, we'll hear from an organization providing mental health support to students and staff.Plus, some Minnesota immigrants are facing an uncertain future as changes come to two temporary immigration statuses. We'll hear from an expert and an advocate impacted by these changes. And we'll break down what you need to know for the Lynx playoff run and get all the other latest Minnesota sports news.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Fly” by Anna Graves.

In recent days, many of us have heard stories of the senselessness of evil. Not just faraway in Charlotte and Colorado and Utah, but right here in our own Twin Cities.Our family spent much of our summer with four dear Annunciation families on our sons' baseball team. All of them had kids in the room where the gunman opened fire. One little girl, a friend of our daughters, was shot three times. And all our Annunciation friends know well the students who died and others who were injured. What's been so unsettling is the sheer senseless evil of shooting up a room of children. It is profoundly wicked, like the devil himself, to go after children.Sensible people understandably look for motives and rationale. But it's not always so easy. Someone read aloud to me some of the gunman's words, and I don't know what to say but senseless. Irrational. Sheer evil — that would open fire on children, and be so deeply deceived as to pretend in writing the day before to be a good person.We might wonder if such an evil person is possessed by the devil. The better answer, I think, is to say that such a person, like the devil himself, has become deeply enslaved to his own evil and indwelling sin. The deep anti-God and anti-Christ impulse in the devil himself is the same anti-God and anti-Christ impulse in all sinners, but for God's common and saving grace. It's called sin. Left unchecked, it will devolve into senseless anti-God evil and the ultimate slavery.Which relates to our passage this morning. As the back and forth escalates, let's go first to where the dialogue ends up in verses 44–47. Jesus says,You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. 46 Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? 47 Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.Last week Jonathan said, Wait till you hear what Jesus says next week. He was talking about verse 44: “You are of your father the devil.” And then the end of verse 47: “The reason why you do not hear [my words] is that you are not of God.”So, that's where this is going, but look where it begins. Verse 30: “As [Jesus] was saying these things (verses 12–29), many believed in him.”Verse 31: “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him . . .”Jesus is talking to believers — at least people who have believed thus far. They've started to believe, but the question before us this morning is whether they will keep on believing as Jesus keeps speaking. Many of them have fickle faith. We've seen Jesus confront groups like this already in 2:23–25 and chapter 6. Isn't Jesus's instinct with a crowd amazing? A crowd gathers, and Jesus doesn't think, Hmm, this is a thrill. I better not mess it up. How can I lower the bar so that every stays and even more come? Rather, Jesus's instinct seems to be, There's a crowd; they can't all be real. I need to raise the bar. Whittle down the crowd; narrow it down to genuine believers, to true disciples. Jesus doesn't cater to those with fickle faith; he challenges them. If they stay fickle, they'll spoil the movement, not help it. But if you challenge their faith, some will go, but some will stay — remain, hang on, hold fast, and be true disciples.So, let me pause at this point to ask: What would this be for you? For Jesus's audience, it's their Jewishness. They are sons of Abraham, which they retreat to twice in verses 33 and 39. Very few in this room are counting this cost: if I believe and keep believing in Jesus, then my life of faith and faith-community as I've known it will be upturned. Or is it?Social appeal is powerful; community pressure is real. That might be the challenge for you this morning. Your people are secular to the core. Or Muslim. Or Buddhist. Or just unbelieving American conservatives or progressives. Or professing Christians who are fickle in their faith. Whatever level of interest in or openness to Jesus you have this morning, what group tempts you to not believe and stay with Jesus? (So many today are slaves of their own conception of others' opinions, whether adopting it or reacting to it; either way you're a slave to your own sense of what's mainstream, what the majority thinks, where the trends or counter-trends seem to be going.)And the main point for us this morning in John 8 is that those who are “of God” stay with Jesus. They bear with his word, and no matter how uncomfortable, his words find place in them, and he bears fruit through them.The main claim in this passage is verses 31–32, then the rest fleshes this out or defends this leading claim. Look there:So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”Jesus makes the claim, then they go back and forth about it. And in verse 47, we find that, at bottom, to stay with Jesus shows one is “of God” or not. So, that's how I'd like to frame it for us this morning, very personally. I take it that this room is filled with people who have believed in Jesus, but the emphasis this morning is on staying, remaining, abiding, holding fast. And for those who haven't yet believed, you get an inside look into what Christian belief is. It is not a past belief or a momentary belief that makes you a Christian, but an abiding belief, a belief that remains, a belief that holds fast to Jesus, a belief that persists and endures and perseveres the ups and downs of this life and keeps believing in him — stays with him.So, here's how we'll ask the question, to get at the three parts of the text: How do I know if I'm “of God” or not? Or how do I know if my belief is real and will endure?The realities of this text fall neatly into two columns: “of God” and “not of God.” That's the bottom-line reality, and this is what we'll spend the next few minutes filling out. So, here are three questions to confirm you are “of God.”1. Are you getting free from sin and enjoying it?Oh we love this word “freedom.”Verse 32,“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”But the question to ask is, Free from what, and free for what? We get a piece of it in verses 31–34:If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free'?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.”Jesus offers freedom, and they hear in that offer that he's implying they are presently enslaved. They take offense at this, and retreat to their ethnic status: “we're offspring of Abraham; we've never been enslaved.” Which, of course is ridiculous. Ever heard of Egypt? How about the Philistines? And Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome. There's hardly any power in the ancient world that Abraham's offspring weren't enslaved to at some point. But it's a senseless diversion. Irrational. And Jesus doesn't take the bait by arguing about it. He brings it back to the point: “everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.”Freedom from sin is the freedom from that Jesus is offering.But what about freedom for? Freedom from sin. But free for what? Now, verses 38–41:I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.” 39 They answered him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham's children, you would be doing the works Abraham did, 40 but now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. This is not what Abraham did. 41 You are doing the works your father did.”Doing matters. Last week, Jonathan talked about not having a do-have-be mentality, but be-have-do. And he didn't say no doing. He said get the doing in the right place. And this first question is about the doing. The unbelieving show they do not have faith and they do not belong to God by what they do. And so too, those of God, who have faith in Jesus, get free from sin which is freedom to do good for others. This is the right place for good works. Your life matters. What you do matters. And freedom from sin doesn't mean you just sit around and watch clean videos, but that in freedom you love others and seek to do them good.But don't miss the greatness of Jesus in this. He is the one who sets free for real, free from sin, free to actually do good, to love others, to get past self and see others' needs and take initiative and expend effort and experience the joy and reward of doing someone else in need some genuine good, in the name of Jesus. And now we'll see in verse 36, that it is not only sons who are free but “the Son” who sets them free. Which leads to our second question.2. Does Jesus's word find place in you? Now, we come to the main focus on abiding or staying with Jesus. It's one thing to believe in a moment or believe in the past or believe initially in Jesus with fickle faith. But it's another thing to keep believing, to abide, to remain with him, stay with him when challenges come — for Jesus's words to “find place in you.” Jesus first mentions “abiding” or “remaining” in verse 31, but then he comes back to precisely this in verse 35, and it's easy to miss because the word changes in our English. Verse 31 has abide. Verse 35 has remain. But it's the same word in the original. Look at verses 35–37:The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you.Jesus speaks to room full of people who “have believed” so far. And he says, if you don't remain with me, stay with me, you're a slave. Slaves come into a household for a time, but don't stay. They're not really part of the family. They're temporary members of the household. Eventually the slaves leave, but the sons stay. They abide. Sons remain.The word to us is this: if you stay with Jesus, if his word “finds place in you,” if you remain by faith in the house with him, you show yourself to be sons, true disciples. And those who seem to believe but do not stay reveal their ongoing slavery to sin.Over the years, we've sung together “He will hold me fast.” One of the most unnerving things in our life together as a church has been those who have sung with us and slowly walked away. And we ask, Did he not hold them fast? Will he hold me fast?Based on John 8, and the book of 1 John, and Hebrews, and elsewhere in the Bible, here's how I sing “He Will Hold Me Fast.” As I stay with Jesus, as I hold him fast, he holds me fast. And it's not that my holding fast causes him to hold me fast. It's the other way around. His holding me fast is manifest, in part, through my ongoing holding him fast. From my finite, limited, human perspective, I don't know for certain that I'll always hold him fast. If I give myself to sin and its slavery and do not hold fast to Jesus, it will be revealed that I wasn't “of him,” and he wasn't holding me fast. But right now, as I sing this song, I hold him fast, and as I sing, I resolve afresh and pledge anew to keep holding him fast — and as I hold him fast in faith I see and show that he is holding me fast.And there is something more we can say here about those who stay with Jesus and remain in him and have his word “find place” in them. This is one of the most shocking things Jesus says to these Jews. Not only does he call them to believe in him and abide in that belief, but he says in verse 42:“If God were your Father, you would love me.”Love me, he says! Perhaps the one question that would clarify that your faith is not fickle, but that you truly are his disciple, is this: Do you love him?Which leads to our third and final question.3. Can you bear to hear the words of Jesus? In these three questions, we've worked from the outside in, or from the top to the bottom: from doing good, to staying with him, and now back to where it all begins: believing in Jesus, hearing his words with faith. Believing his words that he came from God, and shares in the divine identity, even as he stands before us as fully human. And not just believing some of what he says about himself, as we find it convenient and socially acceptable. But believing all of what Jesus says about himself even and especially when it's at odds with whatever social group appeals to us most. Let's finish with verses 42–43:Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. 43 Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word.When Jesus says that he “came not of my own accord” (literally, “not from myself I have come”), he speaks as man who is no mere man. Jesus is no mere human, putting himself forward, saying, Hear me, believe me, love me, stay with him, do others good in my name. No, this man “came not of his own accord” but is God the Son sent by God the Father. (For Jesus's various “not my own” claims in the Gospel of John, see also 5:30, 43; 6:38; 7:28; 8:50; 12:49; 14:10). To hear Jesus and believe Jesus is to hear the one sent by God to speak for God and who is God himself (as we saw in verses 24 and 28, and will see next week in verse 58).To hear the word of Jesus is to hear the word of God. To believe what Jesus says about himself, and everything else, is to believe what God says about Jesus and everything else.So, in this sermon, we've worked backwards, in a sense. We started with true freedom, then came back to staying with Jesus, then came to the bottom and center: how you hear Jesus's voice.Now we've worked through the chart, and I'll fill it in: And if you're really struggling with the question, Am I of God or not? I have good news for you: if you are genuinely asking and genuinely concerned, that's a first indicator you're of God. Those who are not of God don't spend a lot of time worrying about it. Thank God you're concerned, and lean into Jesus. At the end of the day, the question for you, and for everyone in this room is, What do you do with Jesus? What do you think of him? Do you believe him? Do you love him? Do you fully intend to stay with him? How you respond to Jesus is the test, is the indicator, of whether you're “of God” or “not of God.” There's no way around Jesus to figure out if you're of God or not apart from how you orient on Jesus.So, here's my prayer for you and for us as a church: that we (those “who have believed” till now) would keep hearing Jesus even (and especially!) when it's uncomfortable and we don't like it at first (because we think other people in our lives won't like it), and so love him and stay with him (through life's trials), and so enjoy freedom from sin to do others good.Table for the FreeThis is the Table of those set free, and being increasingly set free, by the Son, from sin and for enjoying him and for expressing that love for him in doing good for others. This is a Table of true freedom. It celebrates his victory over death, our liberation from sin by his offering of himself for us at the cross, and our tasting and seeing that he is good.True freedom is from sin and its misery. True freedom stays in Jesus's word and loves him, which overflows into the freedom to love and do good for others.

Mano from the Study of Stuff joins Jim Jatras to discuss the recent killings of Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska, the children of the Church of the Annunciation & how they relate to the beheading of St. John the Baptist and the Vengeful Son.Expat Money Summit 2025: ExpatMoneySummit.comUse Discount Code: NOW to get 20% VIP tickets! STOP PAYING YT! Send Tips via Stream Labs: https://streamlabs.com/mironchucknowOR Send me PayPal Bucks! https://paypal.me/2BITPODCAST?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AUSubscribe to The Study Of Stuff:  @thestudyofstuff  Mr. James George Jatras is a former American diplomat and long-time head of the foreign policy center of the Republican Committee of the US Senate.Jim's book of collected works 'I Tried To Warn You' is now available on Amazon and many other fine booksellers.Amazon: https://a.co/d/3esGifJKindle: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/James-George-Jatras-ebook/dp/B0F8HTJ23G/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0Tales of the Shadow Empire: https://mironchucknow.gumroad.com/l/ShadowempireGO BUY SOME COFFEE AT FOX AND SONS! www.foxnsons.comUse Coupon Code NOW to get 15% off all orders over $30Follow Me:X: https://x.com/MironchuckNOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46drg48IIT4W4lDyRfkHFH?si=sAE_dgo5T_G10UpPnqHb_ASubstack: https://mironchucknow.substack.com

The heart and soul of The Mystery has been revealed by the ghouls celebrating the murder of Charlie Kirk. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Patrick Reusse with his weekly sports report. Heard On The Show:Jeremiah Ellison removed from City Council committees for remainder of term‘A miracle': Last hospitalized Annunciation shooting victim no longer in critical conditionSuspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist's viewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses the recent tragedies and what they say about our culture. He explains the role of men in our society and how they can be (and should be) part of the solution. Show Notes What's a Manly Man and How Can We Get More of Them?  Boys to Men: The Dire Need for Godly Friends and Spiritual Fathers 'Charlie's Murderers' Website Exposes Leftists Cheering the Assassination of Charlie Kirk  The Four Horsemen of the Western Apocalypse Girl released from hospital after suffering traumatic brain injury in Annunciation shooting iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Brittany & Kendall are joined by Jenny Britton, Clinical Director, and Laura Gilbert, Associate Director for School-based Services, from our partners at Washburn Center for Children.The discussion spans topics such as how to talk to Preschoolers all the way up to Teens for Parents, Friends, Neighbors and Teachers. Also, tools for coping with fear and anxiety and strategies for calming the body and mind when dealing with tragedy.We also learn about how and when Washburn Center for Children started, plus ways we can support victims and discuss the unique challenges they may face like PTSD or Survivor's Guilt.Brittany, Kendall, Jenny and Laura also answer questions that have come in from listeners.To donate and learn more about myTalk's Trauma Relief Fund CLICK HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brittany & Kendall are joined by Jenny Britton, Clinical Director, and Laura Gilbert, Associate Director for School-based Services, from our partners at Washburn Center for Children.The discussion spans topics such as how to talk to Preschoolers all the way up to Teens for Parents, Friends, Neighbors and Teachers. Also, tools for coping with fear and anxiety and strategies for calming the body and mind when dealing with tragedy.We also learn about how and when Washburn Center for Children started, plus ways we can support victims and discuss the unique challenges they may face like PTSD or Survivor's Guilt.Brittany, Kendall, Jenny and Laura also answer questions that have come in from listeners.To donate and learn more about myTalk's Trauma Relief Fund CLICK HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brittany & Kendall are joined by Jenny Britton, Clinical Director, and Laura Gilbert, Associate Director for School-based Services, from our partners at Washburn Center for Children.The discussion spans topics such as how to talk to Preschoolers all the way up to Teens for Parents, Friends, Neighbors and Teachers. Also, tools for coping with fear and anxiety and strategies for calming the body and mind when dealing with tragedy.We also learn about how and when Washburn Center for Children started, plus ways we can support victims and discuss the unique challenges they may face like PTSD or Survivor's Guilt.Brittany, Kendall, Jenny and Laura also answer questions that have come in from listeners.To donate and learn more about myTalk's Trauma Relief Fund CLICK HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brittany & Kendall are joined by Jenny Britton, Clinical Director, and Laura Gilbert, Associate Director for School-based Services, from our partners at Washburn Center for Children.The discussion spans topics such as how to talk to Preschoolers all the way up to Teens for Parents, Friends, Neighbors and Teachers. Also, tools for coping with fear and anxiety and strategies for calming the body and mind when dealing with tragedy.We also learn about how and when Washburn Center for Children started, plus ways we can support victims and discuss the unique challenges they may face like PTSD or Survivor's Guilt.Brittany, Kendall, Jenny and Laura also answer questions that have come in from listeners.To donate and learn more about myTalk's Trauma Relief Fund CLICK HERE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Chairman Bryan Strawser joins Cam to discuss the state's hiring of a gun control activist to coordinate "red flag" efforts among police and prosecutors, as well as the call by Gov. Tim Walz to adopt more gun control laws in the wake of the shooting at the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis.

This week on The Bulletin, Mike Cosper sits down with Elizabeth Neumann, former Homeland Security official and chief strategy officer at Moonshot, to discuss two recent acts of violence – the Trump administration's strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat and the school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. They discuss the rise in politically violent rhetoric and its outworkings in our communities and halls of power. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:  Join the conversation at our Substack.  Find us on YouTube.  Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice.    ABOUT THE GUESTS:   Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert who has served across three presidential administrations: on the inaugural staff of the White House Homeland Security Council under President George W. Bush, as an advisor to the office of the director of national intelligence during the Obama Administration, and as the Department of Homeland Security's deputy chief of staff and assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention in the Trump administration. Neumann is also a national security contributor for ABC News, board chair for the National Immigration Forum, a fellow of the fourth class of the Civil Society Fellowship of The Aspen Institute, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. ABOUT THE BULLETIN:  The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.    The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more.    “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today  Producer: Clarissa Moll  Associate Producer: Alexa Burke  Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps  Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper   Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis on Sunday for Fletcher Merkel's funeral, the 8-year-old boy who died in the Annunciation mass shooting. Reporter Nicole Ki shares more from the service where Fletcher was remembered as a colorful and caring kid. This week, we're taking a look at how AI is having an impact in the classroom. You'll hear from an educator helping other teachers learn about the new technology.Plus, today is 988 Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the national suicide and crisis lifeline. We'll talk to the director of the call center in the Twin Cities.A new report found Minnesota has the highest share of transgender adults in the country. And Monday night is the season opener for the Minnesota Vikings. We'll get a preview of the football game with our sports contributors. Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Free Treasure” by Adrianne Lenker and our Song of the Day was “All of You” by Jett Hertz.

This week, we're looking at the dueling reactions to the Annunciation school shooting. On the left, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D.) is calling for a special session of the legislature to pass a gun-control package likely to include an AR-15 ban. On the right, the Department of Justice is reportedly considering an effort to ban all trans people from owning guns. The Second Amendment Foundation is opposed to both of these ideas. So, we have Kostas Moros, a lawyer who was recently hired by the gun-rights group, back on the show to explain why he doesn't like the proposals and how they might fare legally and politically. Moros said any attempt to blanket-ban people who identify as trans or who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria from owning guns would run into serious legal and constitutional trouble. He explained that current law requires an individual finding of dangerousness for the government to strip anyone of their gun rights on the basis of mental health. He argued, even if Congress changed the law, it would run afoul of the Second Amendment, and the Supreme Court would likely strike it down. Moros argued the same is true for the potential "assault weapons" ban that could come out of Minnesota. He said four Supreme Court justices have already signaled they'd strike down a ban, and a Minnesota law could actually provide further reason for the Court to get involved. Special Guest: Kostas Moros.

Debbie kicks off our fall series by sharing what the Sermon on the Mount has to say to a community in mourning, like ours following the mass shooting at Annunciation.

Weelend recap; hikers under influence of mushrooms rescued; China is not buying any American soybeans; Trump goes after Tom Hanks to try to get the North Korea invastion off the headlines; today’s Supreme Court rulings; Australian mushroom murderer given life in prison; thousands honor Annunciation student at funeral; man charged in felony theft from a…

More Kentuckians are expressing concerns over Medicaid cuts, students in Louisville protest a recent shooting at a Minneapolis school, and Congressman Massie plans new action to push to make the Epstein files public.

Long-form exploration of Tim Walz's exploitation of the Annunciation tragedy with @JackTomczak and @talkette.Why we know there's no serious intention to accomplish anything with a special session. And why voters need to wake up to the reality of how they're being manipulated.Support the show

State representative Walter Hudson joins Al Travis to talk about the political fallout from the Annunciation Catholic School shooting and the bizarre political tactics being employed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.Support the show

Lauretta hosts the program today and shares that it is the Blessed Mother's Birthday.  She thanks the prayer warriors and recaps the shooting Annunciation a week ago and offers up prayers for all impacted.  Lauretta then welcomes her guess, Dr. Mary Amore, Director of Mayslake Ministries.  Mayslake Ministries is a sacred center for spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, and spiritual formation serving adult Catholic Christian men and women who seek to deepen their walk with Christ. They have an upcoming event; A Joyful Evening of Conversation with Fr. Tony Pizzo offering reflections and personal stories about Pope Leo on Friday, September 26th at 7:00p.m.  To learn more about their organization, program and events please go to their website at mayslakeministries.org. You can also reach them by phone at 630-841-9000. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Three Big Conversations: A solution to the problem of what to do when our kids have friends we don't like Why some high school and college students are giving up the use of AI The aftermath of the tragic shooting at Annunciation. Resource of the Week - The Table Elsewhere in culture: Sabrina Carpenter said that her new album Man's Best Friend was “not for any pearl clutchers,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter (strong language and sexual content). Memes about Wal-Mart's recall of “radioactive shrimp” started trending. Episode 1 of the new season of The Great British Baking Show will be released tonight in the United States. TCU destroyed North Carolina 48-14 in Bill Belichick's college football coaching debut. Long-awaited indie game Hollow Knight: Silksong was released yesterday and was so popular it was crashing digital storefronts. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Doctors say 12-year-old Sophia Forchas remains in critical condition 10 days after being shot in the head during a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. A St. Paul man faces state and federal charges in connection with a crash during a police pursuit in Minneapolis Thursday that left two women dead and a child injured.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Elena See. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

We hear from the father of one of the Annunciation school children who remains in critical condition amid the 9 day wait for answers and prayers - we replay that in The Lead, there is trouble on Lake Street and in Headlines we have a Minnesotan with an SNL future and much more in the DeRush Hour News Headlines!

This past week evil was shown while children and adults were participating in the Liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church at the Annunciation Day School.This sermon offers words on "Why" and "How" and even addresses "Where God is" during horrific events like this take place.Please keep in your prayers those students who are still in the hospital, including a Greek Orthodox 14yr old student named Sophia, who was struck with a bullet to her head.  Please pray that our Lord continue to be with those suffering, their families, doctors, surgeons, nurses and school staff.  May the souls whose lives were tragically taken be eternal!

Aaron McIntire addresses the backlash from some media and leftists over the U.S. military's strike on a Venezuelan narco-terrorist drug boat, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio defending the action as a response to a national security threat. Vice President J.D. Vance visits Minneapolis to support Annunciation School shooting victims, urging prayers for a critically injured girl. House Speaker Mike Johnson backs Trump's idea for a midterm Republican National Convention to boost voter support. The Epstein saga continues with Trump calling it a “Democrat hoax” after 33,000 documents are released, while Florida ends vaccine mandates for school kids. Senator Eric Schmidt tackles “What is an American?” at the National Conservatism Conference, emphasizing heritage over ideology. A poll reveals 66.4% support a kinetic war against cartels, though concerns about unintended consequences arise.   AM Update, narco-terrorist strike, Marco Rubio, J.D. Vance, Annunciation shooting, Epstein documents, Trump hoax claim, vaccine mandates, Eric Schmidt, American identity, midterm convention, cartels

A solution to the problem of what to do when our kids have friends we don't like, why some high school and college students are giving up the use of AI, and the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Annunciation. Resource of the Week - The Table Elsewhere in culture: Sabrina Carpenter said that her new album Man's Best Friend was “not for any pearl clutchers,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter (strong language and sexual content). Memes about Wal-Mart's recall of “radioactive shrimp” started trending. Episode 1 of the new season of The Great British Baking Show will be released tonight in the United States. TCU destroyed North Carolina 48-14 in Bill Belichick's college football coaching debut. Long-awaited indie game Hollow Knight: Silksong was released yesterday and was so popular it was crashing digital storefronts.

The parents of Lydia Kaiser made a plea to Vice President JD Vance during his visit to Minneapolis. Lydia was injured while protecting a younger student during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School and is still hospitalized at Children's Minnesota. Her mother Leah Kaiser, and father Harry Kaiser, who is also a gym teacher at Annunciation, spoke to media at the hospital after meeting Vance on Wednesday. They asked Vance to study the causes of mass shootings in the United States and work to find bipartisan solutions. Vance did not immediately address any policy changes after his visit. Listen to their statement here. Jillian Peterson, the executive director of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University in St. Paul, joined Minnesota Now to talk about what that study may look like.

Thousands of people around the world have sent messages and flowers to comfort the victims of the Annunciation Church and School shooting in Minneapolis last week.One woman, Annique London, helped thousands of people pay their respects to the victims of the shooting at Annunciation. She shared her story about tending to the memorial in front of the church this past week with Minnesota Now producer Ellen Finn.In our series Thank You, Stranger, we hear the stories of how strangers can make our lives a little brighter, or lift us up in a difficult moment. If you have a story to share about a stranger who made your life a little brighter, we want to hear it.Contact us at minnesotanow@mpr.org or ‪(612) 361-1252‬.

The parents of one child who was injured in the Annunciation mass shooting last week pleaded with visiting Vice President Vance to find solutions to mass shootings in the U.S. We dive deeper into potential solutions with an expert.We explore how and why officials are looking into whether the mass shooting at Annunciation could be classified as a hate crime. And a woman who has spent the week tending to the Annunciation memorial shares what it's been like to shepherd support pouring in from across the globe. Plus, MPR News is welcoming two new reporters who are based in Moorhead and Rochester. Join us as we get to know them.And the bar trivia empire Trivia Mafia is out with a new trivia podcast. We talk with one of the hosts, Sean McPherson.Today's Minnesota Music Minute was “Hand in the Air” by The Gated Community. The Song of the Day was “Almost Home” by Hannah Hammond.

State and federal investigators are still reviewing the facts surrounding the Annunciation Catholic School and Church shooting last Wednesday. Some local and national leaders have used the terms “hate crime” and “domestic terrorism” to describe the shooter's attack on students and other churchgoers last week. FBI Director Kash Patel said the shooting will be investigated as an anti-Catholic hate crime. Things may be more complicated than that, since the specifics around the shooter's motives are not yet clear. Jessica Hodge, a professor of Justice and Society Studies at the University of St. Thomas, joined Minnesota Now to break down how officials might look at defining the crime.

Jon looks at a story discussing the parents of the Annunciation shooter, children getting involved in politics, and an editorial on gun reform. Jon riles up sci-fi nerds and looks at some of England's criminal laws.

Most shootings in the Twin Cities, gratefully, are not school or church shootings. DFL fundraising efforts are being played off the tragedy at Annunciation. Student brings gun to school at Johnson High School in St Paul. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:VP Vance, second lady travel to Minneapolis, visit Annunciation Church in wake of shootingExclusive: Annunciation shooter seen on gun shop surveillance video days before attackEpstein survivors implore Congress to act as push for disclosure buildsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Dave and Deacon Bob come to this episode with heavy hearts, reflecting on the recent church shooting in Minnesota. They share Archbishop Bernard Hebda's moving words of hope, grapple with the reality of evil, and talk about the call to persistent prayer. It's a sobering reminder of the world's brokenness—and of the hope Christians cling to when sorrow feels overwhelming.  Yet, even in hard weeks, these two help listeners find joy and laughter: Notre Dame heartbreak, Ohio State bragging rights, Alabama's shocking stumble, the NFL's opening buzz, Taylor-and-Travis engagement memes, and even the joyfully bizarre antics of the Savannah Bananas.  They also pause to look back on five years of They That Hope—from pandemic beginnings to Deacon Bob's ordination and Franciscan University's bold “Step in Faith” initiative—grateful for the unexpected gift of sharing life and faith through this podcast. As the show nears its final stretch, listeners are invited to share their favorite memories. Through it all, the reminder is the same: true hope isn't found in scores or headlines, but in Christ who never abandons his people.    Highlighted Sections  (00:00) From Heartbreak to Hope  The episode opens with Father Dave and Deacon Bob holding space for the deep grief caused by the Church of the Annunciation shooting in Minnesota and offer prayers for the victims.  (01:21) Football Woes, Memes, and Bananas  Notre Dame loses, Ohio State gloats, Alabama falls to an unranked team, and the NFL season is about to kick off. Along the way, the guys joke about Bill Belichick's off-field drama, laugh through Taylor-and-Travis engagement memes, and tip their hats to the always-entertaining Savannah Bananas.  (12:03) Five Years, Countless Laughs (and a Few Tears)  With the podcast coming to a close, Father Dave and Deacon Bob rewind to its pandemic origins and how simple recorded conversations grew into a ministry of encouragement. They reflect on their friendship, their ministry together, and the joy of bringing hope and humor into uncertain times.  (20:33) Bob's Ordination Flashbacks & Dave's Bold Moves  Deacon Bob shares how COVID unexpectedly deepened his vocation and shaped his path to the diaconate. Father Dave remembers Franciscan University's “Step in Faith” initiative and the surprising blessings that flowed from those bold decisions.  (26:26) Standing in Prayer Amid Tragedy  Returning to the heartbreaking story from Minnesota, the hosts emphasize intercession when words fall short, the nature of evil, share the archbishop's words of hope, and why the Christian response is always prayer, action, and steadfast hope in God.  (35:01) Closing Prayer and Listener Memories  A prayer for Minnesota and an invitation for listeners to share favorite moments from the show.    Resources Mentioned  Archbishop Bernard Hebda Statement — press conference remarks after Minnesota tragedy  The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis – referenced in reflection on evil  Step in Faith initiative – Franciscan University program launched during COVID  Savannah Bananas– proof that baseball is better with dancing umpires  "How Can We Not Pray?” — Father Dave's Washington Examiner op-ed on the reality of evil and prayer  In Person episodes with Heather Khym and Ryan Anderson — two recent interviews Father Dave did on Faith and Reason.  

A shooting inside a Minneapolis church during a back-to-school Mass left two children dead and several others injured. The Annunciation Catholic School community was shattered. The country watched. And almost immediately, public officials and school leaders stood in front of microphones, tasked with speaking into heartbreak.In this episode, examining what was said—and how it was said—during the press conferences that followed.Joining the conversation with Molly is Greg Floyd, evening anchor and investigative reporter at WRGB-TV in Albany. A six-time Emmy winner with multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards, Greg brings deep experience in live coverage, newsroom leadership, and the complexity of reporting local stories with national weight.Together, we break down the structure, tone, and delivery of each speaker—from elected officials to faith leaders—and explore what communicators can learn from how these moments were handled.What We Cover:The context behind the headlines: children, a church, and the first week of schoolMayor Jacob Frey's restrained approach, and why one line (“These children were praying”) shaped the narrativePolice Chief Brian O'Hara's directness, structure, and use of the repeated-question techniquePrincipal Matt DeBoer's calm, clarity, and emotional authority—including a powerful reflection on older students protecting younger onesThe possible public misstep by Archbishop Bernard Hebda, and the risk of correcting others in a crisis momentHow local media elevated the story's tone, and why Twin Cities press markets matter in national perceptionThe visual language of crisis: from rolled-up sleeves to school-branded t-shirtsWhy the absence of scripts—and the presence of emotion—can carry more weight than any prepared statementWant More Behind the Breakdown? Follow The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson on Substack for early access to podcast episodes, exclusive member chats, weekly lives, and monthly workshops that go deeper than the mic. It's the insider's hub for communicators who want strategy with spine—and a little side-eye where it counts.Follow Molly → @MollyMcPherson Subscribe to PR Breakdown on Substack → prbreakdown.mediaClick here to subscribe to Molly's live events. Need a Keynote Speaker? Drawing from real-world PR battles, Molly delivers the same engaging stories and hard-won crisis insights from the podcast to your live audience. Click here to book Molly for your next meeting. This podcast is supported by Muck Rack, the PR management platform I use to monitor media coverage, track journalist activity, and inform high-stakes strategy with real-time data. Click here to try Muck Rack for yourself. Follow & Connect with Molly: https://www.youtube.com/mollymcpherson ...

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!The cultural battle lines have never been more clearly drawn for Catholic families than they are today. In the wake of the Minnesota church shooting, we dive deep into the misunderstood story of Mary Grace Westman, a Catholic mother who faced impossible choices under Minnesota's radical gender laws. What many initially portrayed as parental complicity appears increasingly to be a story of a faith-filled mother cornered by a system designed to override parental authority.Minnesota's legislation, championed by Governor Tim Walz, has created what amounts to a "sanctuary state" for child gender transitions – where one parent can override another's objections simply by crossing state lines. These policies represent just one facet of the moral collapse we're witnessing across society, where adults who should protect children instead cause irreparable harm under the banner of affirmation.The conversation shifts to examine how Catholics should respond to mounting cultural hostility. We explore the false divisions between traditional and Novus Ordo Catholics, noting that when persecution comes, our enemies won't bother distinguishing between liturgical preferences. The time for circular firing squads within Catholicism has passed – we need to build coalitions of faithful Catholics prepared to weather the growing storm.Despite the darkness, glimmers of hope emerge through personal stories. From workplace evangelization to charity toward the marginalized, we discover that living authentically Catholic lives provides opportunities to reach souls searching for meaning. One particularly powerful response has been the "Protect Catholic Kids" shirt initiative, with all proceeds supporting the Annunciation Parish families affected by the shooting.How do we balance righteous anger at evil with Christ's call to love our enemies? How do we protect our families while remaining charitable? These questions demand answers from every faithful Catholic today. Join us as we navigate these treacherous waters and find a path forward rooted in both truth and love.Support the show"Protect Catholic Kids" Shirt Fundraiser for Victims of Annunciation Shooting: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/protect-catholic-kids ********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, what did JD Vance have to say after meeting with Annunciation families. Then what's grinding your gears this week? Share with Jason on ENOUGH!

Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about the legal possibilities of proposed gun legislation in MN in light of the Annunciation school shooting.

One week after the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and school, JD Vance is in Minneapolis to meet with families of the victims. Archbishop Bernard Hebda shares next steps for the church. And as Gov. Tim Walz considers calling a special session of the Legislature in response to the shooting, MPR News looks into the changes that could be coming to state law.

Vice President JD Vance is visiting Minneapolis to meet the families of the victims of the Annunciation mass shooting. Plus, calls are growing for tougher gun laws. We learn about the chances of new laws passing in the state legislature. Then, we take a deep dive into gun laws, what their impact can be and the debate around them. We'll hear the story of a Duluth college student now conducting research where she got life-changing treatment.There could be some flakes flying in northern Minnesota. We get the latest on a chilly forecast from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard. And for our next Out to Lunch, we sit down with the principal of Mankato East High School, Akram Osman.The Minnesota Music Minute today is “Live Forever” by Oasis, a song the band dedicated to the victims of the Annunciation mass shooting. The Song of the Day is “It's Fun” by Minneapolis band WHY NOT.

Efforts by the Trump administration to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, and the first week of classes at Hillsdale College. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 29 August 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Active Shooter Panic at Annunciation Church — What We Know So Far  The Police Off The Cuff team is on the case, giving insight into this terrible crime story. Bill and Mike share their law enforcement expertise on how the suspect planned and shot up a church. This news story is developing, stay tuned for more on this true crime case.

Jeff offers his reflections and words of encouragement following the recent school shooting at Annunciation in Minneapolis Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff's shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit https://media.ascensionpress.com/?s=&page=2&category%5B0%5D=Ascension%20Podcasts&category%5B1%5D=The%20Jeff%20Cavins%20Show for full shownotes!

The latest on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, which left two dead and 17 injured. MSNBC guest blames guns and claims we need to do what Australia did and ban guns. But would it work? As of last night, the police chief said that the motive of the shooter isn't known. Mayor Jacob Frey (D) says we can't vilify the trans community and that we don't need thoughts and prayers. Fat Five: Burning Man sandstorm and Spanish tomato fight! Dallas summer weather wasn't that bad this year. NFL to build a new dome stadium in Buffalo. Crumbl co-founder announces that he is gay. CNN guest claims that semiautomatics can fire dozens of bullets with one trigger pull. Prosecutors fail to obtain indictment against Sean Dunn, who allegedly threw a Subway sandwich at a federal agent. Pope Leo sends condolences to Minneapolis victims. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:42 What's a Driving Shirt? 01:09 Another Trans Shooter in Minneapolis 01:55 Trans Shootings in America 05:45 Flashback: Jacob Frey Creates a Safe Haven for Trans People 08:16 MSNBC Says We Have Too Many Guns 10:40 Trans Shooter Radicalized by COVID??? 13:33 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara Talks Scene of Shooting 15:45 No Motive on Trans Shooter in Minneapolis? 17:33 Brian O'Hara Still Doesn't Have a Motive for the Trans Shooter?! 18:34 How are the Injured Students Doing? 19:12 Police Response to Trans Shooter During the Incident 21:03 Jacob Frey on Trans Hate during Press Conference 23:54 Jacob Frey Mocks Christians 24:58 Jen Psaki on Thoughts & Prayer 26:08 CNN Agrees that Thoughts & Prayers Don't Work 31:49 Don Lemon on Trans Conservatives 35:38 Fat Five 48:22 Weather in Texas is Cooler 53:59 NFL Getting a New Stadium 55:47 Lee Zeldin Continues to Cut Budget 57:48 Sarah from Georgia Calls-In to Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 59:45 Flashback: Peggy Flanagan Wears a Shirt with a Knife 1:07:27 Crumbl Cookies Co-Founder Comes Out of the Closet 1:12:16 50% Tariffs to India 1:21:32 Chris Murphy Blames Republicans for Minneapolis Shooting?! 1:23:57 CNN Spreads Fake News about Semi-Automatic Rifles 1:30:44 Pope Leo Sends Condolences to Minneapolis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of AlTrend & The Chipmunks, Jack and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss, the U.S. Open, Casper Ruud getting offended by the N.Y. Zaa, Will Smith and AI… back together again, the Minneapolis Annunciation Catholic School shooting, blowing the roof off the OrgyDome @ Burning Man, Mr. Beast being mad that he's only the 7th most influential content creator and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.