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Ep. 235 | In the 18th dialogue of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed Ali delves into the fascinating subject of how the physical world is related to the absolute. From a nondual perspective, reality includes the physical world, he explains; the world cannot be reduced to an illusion. Material reality is every bit as compelling as the spiritual perspective, he continues. How we perceive it depends on where we find our stance, what we are immersed in—in the formless or the world of form. Hameed recognizes and honors physical reality, while describing material objects as expressions, or glimmerings, of the ground of being—the physical and the ground of being inseparable, whether pure presence or pure emptiness.And how does the relationship between creator and creation relate to the individual? Hameed presents his mystical theology: a triadic reality formed by God, the individual, and the physical world, where each maintains its own truth. Because the absolute is inherently not self-aware, it needs an individual to become aware of itself, he explains. We are its “knowing instruments.” Hameed's mystical theology, establishing the relationship between the human being, the world, and God, or true nature, is both elevating and grounding, enlightening and somehow comforting. The essential puzzle pieces of reality fitted together, creating unity. From atoms and quarks to what happens after death and how all dimensions can possibly exist in exquisite harmony when there is so much disharmony in the world, this conversation is far ranging, stimulating, and punctuated with laughter, as Hameed, Roger, and John continue to explore The Inner Journey Home. Recorded May 14, 2026.“When we experience the absolute, we see it as the truth of everything, the nature of everything—all are glimmerings of the absolute.”Topics & Time StampsIntroducing dialogue #18 in the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, an exploration of the chapter titled “Reality” in Hameed's magnum opus, The Inner Journey Home (00:49)Hameed explains how the Path of Love Series relates to the The Inner Journey Home/Wisdom Series (04:51)Seeing the physical world from the perspective of the absolute (06:10)Why do we experience the world as so very solid? (09:28)From the absolute perspective, material objects are glimmerings of the ground of being (11:49)From the scientific perspective, the physical world is “rock-level real” (14:45)The physical world should not be reduced to an illusion; it has properties that cannot be denied (18:13)In the physical world, death means no longer alive; spiritually, death is a transformation (21:50)Does the individual soul continue after death? (25:04)Why isn't everyone awakened if we're all part of the absolute? (26:40)Standing in the absolute, all dimensions are inseparable, existing in exquisite harmony, but this does not negate people's experience of disharmony (30:38)The absolute is inherently not self-aware, that's why it needs an individual to become aware of itself (32:56)The divine coma is the entry to the absolute (35:38)The relationship between the human being, the world, and God (38:59)Is there a personal God? (41:47)You can be an individual without being separate (47:33)God fulfillment & soul fulfillment are one and the same (50:36)The concept of service has many stages (52:57)Hameed's mystical theology: a triadic reality, each with its own truth (57:06)The dimension of energy (01:04:26)Reality appears differently from different perspectives; this teaching is from the nondual perspective (01:06:10)Dzogchen & Hameed both give an inherent meaning to life; traditions espousing illusion do not (01:09:19)Individual creativity gives voice to the creativity of the universe (01:12:24)Resources & ReferencesA. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali), founder of The Ridhwan School, home of The Diamond ApproachA. H. Almaas, The Inner Journey Home: Soul's Realization of the Unity of RealityAdvaita VedantaSri Nisargadatta Maharaj, I Am That Beginning of a famous Hadith Qudsi: “I was a hidden treasure and wanted to be known…”Sufi master Ibn Arabi, “God needs a soul just as much as a soul needs God.”A. H. Almaas, The Pearl Beyond Price: Integration of Personality into Being: An Object Relations ApproachThe Path of Love Series with A. H. Almaas, Deep Transformation podcast seriesMeister Eckhart, German Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher & mysticRamana Maharshi, Hindu sage and liberated beingLongchenpa, Dzogchen poet---The A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series generally follows the sequence of Hameed's magnum opus, The Inner Journey Home (which John describes as psychoactive and spiritually, psychologically, and intellectually transformative), so listeners may want to get a copy of this book, to study and follow along on this exhilarating path of awakening.---Special Diamond Approach Course Discount for Deep Transformation ListenersIf you are interested in taking a course offered by Diamond Approach Online, Hameed's team at the Ridhwan School have offered a special 20% discount for Deep Transformation listeners. You can access the Course Catalog here: https://online.diamondapproach.org/catalog/. And enter the code DTP20 to receive your discount when you sign up.---Hameed Ali (A. H. Almaas) was born in Kuwait in 1944. At the age of eighteen, he moved to the U.S. to study at the University of California in Berkeley. Hameed was working on his Ph.D. in physics when he reached a turning point in his life and destiny that led him to inquire into the psychological and spiritual aspects of human nature rather than the physical nature of the universe. He left the academic world to pursue an in-depth journey of inner discovery, applying his scientific precision and discipline to personal, experiential research. This included study with different teachers in different modalities, extensive reading, and continuous study of his own consciousness in an effort to understand the essential nature of human experience and reality in general.Hameed's process of exploration led to the creation of the Ridhwan School and, with his colleague Karen Johnson, resulted in the founding and unfoldment of the Diamond Approach. He is the author of 20 books, including Nondual Love: Awakening to the Loving Nature of Reality, Love Unveiled: Discovering the Essence of the Awakened Heart, Keys to the Enneagram: How to Unlock the Highest Potential of Every Personality Type, The Unfolding...

Send us Fan MailIda Görres is one of the most insightful Catholic writers of the twentieth century—yet many Catholics today have never heard her name. In this episode, Brendan Gotta sits down with Jennifer Bryson to explore the life and legacy of Ida Görres, a fearless German Catholic thinker whose writings on holiness, suffering, and the lives of the saints continue to challenge and inspire readers today.Jennifer shares how she first discovered Görres and why her work remains so relevant in our modern world. Together they discuss Görres' reflections on authentic sanctity, her candid approach to the struggles of Christian life, and why her writing offers a refreshing alternative to overly sentimental portrayals of holiness. This conversation invites listeners to rediscover a bold Catholic voice who reminds us that sainthood is lived through real human struggles, grace, and perseverance.About Jennifer BrysonJennifer Bryson, Ph.D., is a Catholic writer, scholar, and translator who has dedicated significant work to introducing English-speaking audiences to the writings of Ida Görres. With a background in theology, languages, and international affairs, Bryson has spent years studying Görres' thought and helping bring her profound reflections on holiness and the spiritual life to a wider audience.Learn more about Jennifer Bryson: https://jenniferbryson.net/

Join Bob Johnston and his wife, Lynn, on "Being Catholic with Bob Johnston" as they discuss the challenges facing Catholicism today, broadcasted across various stations courtesy of Catholic Spirit Radio. In this episode, Bob reflects on the changing societal views towards the Catholic Church and how these shifts require a more robust and attentive faith community. As they reminisce about family gatherings and local traditions, they delve into deeper topics like the controversial changes in sex education within the German Catholic schools and the broader implications for families everywhere. As the influence of Christianity faces growing pressure, Bob and Lynn emphasize the importance of maintaining strong Christian values and community ties. Listeners are encouraged to support Catholic Spirit Radio in its efforts to continue bringing impactful and informative programming. Find out how community engagement is essential to navigating these modern challenges, and why prayer and vigilance are necessary to protect faith and family values.

A German Catholic bishop has just resigned in a stunning move, citing deep disillusionment with the Synodal Way and the ongoing chaos within the German Church. After years of scandals, unresolved conflicts, and what he calls spiritual exhaustion, he says he can no longer stay silent or pretend the Church is on the right path. […]

In 1971, commenting on the Charismatic Renewal, the German Catholic theologian Karl Rahner said, "The devout Christian of the future will either be a 'mystic,' one who has 'experienced' something, or he will cease to be anything at all." Christian mysticism is simply the experience of God, and the Holy Spirit is the experience of God.

There's only been one pope's death that has really shocked me – and I don't think it was because I was only 10 years old at the time. It was September 1978 and I remember the shock vividly. John Paul I died just 33 days after becoming the Pope. We were a Catholic family so it was all everyone seemed to be talking about. Not just because he had died, but because he died so soon after his inauguration. So last night when the news that Pope Francis had died came through, I wasn't shocked or surprised. And I think most people will be like that. Especially when he's been so unwell. Pretty much for most of this year. Nevertheless, his passing is significant. And, of course, first thing I did was get on the phone to mum. Because even though I haven't been what they call a practising Catholic for quite some time, it stays with you. It's a sense of belonging that never really leaves you. It won't be the same for everyone who grows up a Catholic, but that's me. So he was the first Pope from South America. He was 76 when he was elected. As all Popes do, he chose a name. And he chose Francis in honour of St Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century Italian friar who got rid of all his wealth to become a man of peace and poverty. Which brings me to what I've been surprised by the most. It's not the fact that the Pope has passed away, it's what's being said about his achievements during his time as Pope. I've seen headlines quoting all manner of people and they've been saying things about how he was a pope for the poor. That he'd had a lifelong commitment to the poor. He was anti-capitalism. He was big on the environment. He promoted tolerance. In fact, one of the last things he did was wash the feet of young people locked up in prison. This was just before Easter. But I didn't know that. Which is why, when I consider whether the pope (whoever it is), is a leader for all of us —Catholics, non-Catholics, everyone— I would have to say that the role of the pope doesn't have the same global leadership or impact that it once did. That's how I see it. Which, in a way is surprising. Because it is so much easier to get the message out to the world these days. And I think that the church is going to have to do more to promote the values and work of the next pope. Because if it doesn't, there will be no shortage of people making noise about what they're up to and the pope's global influence will diminish. Maybe my ignorance of the work and achievements of Pope Francis reflects the fact that I'm not engaged with the church. Maybe practising Catholics will be right up with the play. And maybe practising Catholics are quite happy not to see the pope popping up on Instagram and TikTok all the time. Two years after becoming pope, Pope Francis issued what's called an encyclical letter —this was in 2015— and he said then that poverty and ecological destruction were two things the world needed to confront. Linking the two together, of course, because coming from South America, he was acutely aware of the link between ecological destruction and poverty. And, according to a German Catholic relief organisation, one the Pope's major achievements was the attention he helped to focus on the environment. Which is news to me, and it raises the question: is the Pope's global influence what it used to be? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 to 40 Series, Week 2: You Can Take the Girl Out of the Midwest, but You Can't Take the Midwest Out of the Girl In today's episode, Rachel is continuing the 40 to 40 series with an intimate exploration of how her Midwest upbringing and large family dynamics have shaped her journey as a fashion entrepreneur. Growing up in Ohio with a strong German Catholic background and a very large family, reminiscent of Hulu's “The Bear,” Rachel certainly took on a few unique experiences and values. She touches on how living near her grandparents' farm instilled a deep respect for nature and animals. Additionally, Rachel reflects on the initial instinct to pursue a career in medicine due to her family's strong medical background, and how she ultimately found my passion for apparel design.   Rachel also discusses her personal journey of stepping outside traditional life expectations as a geriatric millennial. From attending art school to moving to New York City for internships, these experiences broadened her horizons and opened up new opportunities. She started to miss the sense of belonging and community in the fast-paced life of big cities, which led her to seek out the warmth and friendliness of the Midwest which ultimately landed her looking for a balanced lifestyle in Colorado.   In this episode, you'll hear: -How “The Bear” relates to many of Rachel's childhood experiences. -Why Rachel tended to feel like the family oddball. -The importance of feeling like you're ready to move on from where you grew up, but always having an appreciation for it. -Why Colorado feels really fulfilling right now! -THE Ohio State culture and how it influenced Rachel's college career.     Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.    Like, comment & subscribe to my channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@unmarkedstreet   Learn more at https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unmarked-street/ https://www.instagram.com/unmarkedstreet/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076027998346 https://twitter.com/UnmarkedStreet https://www.pinterest.com/unmarkedstreet/

We welcome back Fr. Peter Stravinskas to discuss his article in Catholic World Report. Many are rejoicing in the results of a new survey on Catholic belief in the Eucharist, but is this a case of false hopes and wishful thinking? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Cause for hope in new data on Eucharistic faith? The “Eucharistic Revival” in practical mode?  Gutting the Mystery out of the Mystery  What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review Enthusiasm: A Chapter in the History of Religion - Ronald Knox Beware of “Hopium” and “Copium” Number of German Catholics formally leaving the Church since 2019 The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 25 Year Anniversary Celebration | The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! 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!

The US Supreme Court ruled that presidents are entitled to some immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while in office. This is a victory for Trump. And, the Vatican held more talks with leaders of the Synodal Way in Germany as 400,000 German Catholics left the Church last year.

In this English episode, Willi and Aaron pick up where they left off discussing the Catholic Church. They reside in a deeply Catholic environment, where adapting to the norms of Catholicism is an adjustment every day. Like in any scenario of personal evangelism, sharing one's faith happens through cultivating personal relationships. Yet, navigating the rich tapestry of Catholic tradition while explaining one's seemingly unconventional beliefs can pose challenges. It's essential to articulate one's faith in a manner that resonates within the Catholic framework. Willi and Aaron fondly recall their college years, contemplating how an understanding of early church history might serve as a bridge to the hearts of Roman Catholics. In the forthcoming episode next month, they will delve into a contentious topic arising from their experiences living within a German Catholic context.

This is our unabridged episode with John Dear. How do you live a good life in a world of 30 wars, 13,000 nuclear weapons, 4 billion people in poverty, racism, gun violence, child hunger, and catastrophic climate change? This is the question posed by activist and Catholic priest John Dear. For years, John has taken part in peace movements alongside folks like Coretta King, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Desmond Tutu. In this episode, he has some unbelievable stories that answer his question in a provocative way. To live a good life, he argues, you cannot support war, nuclear weapons, or violence. “To do the good,” in his words, “means to stop the killing.” Show Notes Similar episodes: The Architect of the American Civil Rights Movement: James Lawson The Business of War: Justin Barringer Martin Sheen: Actor and Activist Resources mentioned this episode: German Catholics and Hitler's Wars by Gordon Zahn Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The Nonviolent Life by John Dear The Beatitudes Center John Dear's website Transcript for Abridged Episode Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Stitcher | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Member: Virtual Only | Standard | Premium See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Shop No Small Endeavor Merch: Scandalous Witness Course | Scandalous Witness Book |  Joy & the Good Life Course Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

How do you live a good life in a world of 30 wars, 13,000 nuclear weapons, 4 billion people in poverty, racism, gun violence, child hunger, and catastrophic climate change? This is the question posed by activist and Catholic priest John Dear. For years, John has taken part in peace movements alongside folks like Coretta King, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Desmond Tutu. In this episode, he has some unbelievable stories that answer his question in a provocative way. To live a good life, he argues, you cannot support war, nuclear weapons, or violence. “To do the good,” in his words, “means to stop the killing.” Show Notes Similar episodes: The Architect of the American Civil Rights Movement: James Lawson The Business of War: Justin Barringer Martin Sheen: Actor and Activist Resources mentioned this episode: German Catholics and Hitler's Wars by Gordon Zahn Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The Nonviolent Life by John Dear The Beatitudes Center John Dear's website Transcription Link Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Stitcher | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Member: Virtual Only | Standard | Premium See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Shop No Small Endeavor Merch: Scandalous Witness Course | Scandalous Witness Book |  Joy & the Good Life Course Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Malleus Maleficarum, usually translated as The Hammer of Witches, is the best known treatise on witchcraft. It was written by the German Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer, and first published in the German city of Speyer in 1486. It has been described as the compendium of literature in demonology of the 15th century.  The top theologians of the...

St. Joseph's Church, commissioned by Bishop Jean-Marie Odin in 1859, stands as Galveston's oldest wooden church, a Gothic revival gem built by German carpenter Joseph Bleicke. Originally serving the German Catholic community, it now symbolizes the enduring legacy of German immigrants in shaping Galveston and Texas.Galveston Unscripted What is Galveston Unscripted?Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston!

Catholic health system takes down crucifixes, Pope Francis is worried about how nice German Catholics are being, Pope Francis invites group of trans women to lunch, lawsuit over trans athlete, Baptist pastor apologizes for creationism seminar, Christian books in schools, and sorry for the sexist title... we're not sexist, but maybe the Mormon patriarchy is?

On Friday evening young and old will celebrate St Martin's day traditions at the German Intenational School Sydney. For the first time, the event is being organised jointly by the German Catholic and Protestant churches - In Sydney wird Kirchengeschichte gemacht - zumindest in kleinem Rahmen. Vertreter der katholischen und evangelischen Kirchen veranstalten heute Abend - erstmalig - gemeinsam den traditionellen Sankt Martins Umzug. Ort des Geschehens ist die German International School Sydney im Stadtteil Terrey Hills. Pastor Christian Hohl von der Deutsch Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche Sydney erklärt, wie es zu dieser schönen Geste der Einigkeit gekommen ist.

Could the continuing cover-ups of sex scandals and annual church taxes be behind the alarming number of Catholic Germans leaving the church?

Could the continuing cover-ups of sex scandals and annual church taxes be behind the alarming number of Catholic Germans leaving the church?

June 29th, 2023 - We welcome back Brent Haynes to break down the latest on the Hunter Biden whistleblowers. Then we're joined by Fr. Gerald Murray to tackle the German "Synodal Church"! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT  

3/23/23 - "In the News" - 30 minutes - Co-Hosts Judy Dezagottis & Father Bill Weary -     Discussions regarding: Cdls. Burke & Mueller calling for a canonical trial to charge German Catholic church leaders on heresy; Cdl. Burke's short book on Communion to the eligible vs. ineligible; Pope Francis' comments on possibility that requirement for priestly celibacy will be lifted; NASA instructor Allissa Battocletti Noffke witnesses to her Catholic faith citing Christ as most important part of her life; Eucharistic Adoration takes place every First Friday in the basement of the Minnesota State Capitol Building; Pope Francis' comments that Hell is not 'a place' but 'a posture towards life'; Journalists' Conference in communicating truth in a post-truth world; how best to celebrate the Annunciation & upcoming Holy Week.

How We Need To Proceed If We're Going To Win Against Abortion This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) take a deep dive into the path we're facing as we fight against abortion. In the shadow of Operation Rescue, it seems like we're losing speed. We interview Operation Rescue founder and organizer, Randal Terry, the Ambassador of Resistance, who was personally arrested 49 times and is a long-time activist in the prolife movement. This is part 2 of a 3 part show. In current events, American banks going broke. Louisville police under investigation. Belgian government bans gambling. Mine and tunnel collapses. Georgia backs down from foreign agents. China brokering peace in Mideast. Facebook layoffs. Cops watch Antifa violence. Oklahoma rejects weed. Teenage girls depressed. Jim Jordan still hounding the bad guys. Utah holds big tech liable for minor violation. Canada still investigating Chinese interference. Bishop stops Latin Mass in Ohio. Delaware to require priests break confessional seal. New Jersey forces nonbinary language in marriage licenses. Tennessee allowed to refuse same sex marriage. German Catholic bishops in schism. Kevin McCarthy makes more promises. Pregnancy Center bus parks in front of Planned Parenthood. Pachamama doll in Amazonian Mass. Texas fights abortion drugs. James O'Keefe re-launches. Vatican makes deal with China. In the land of nonsense, snow crashes building. Cocaine Shark coming soon. Baseball players enjoy coffee. Berlin topless pools.VIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS VIEW ON GOOGLE PODCASTS VIEW ON AMAZON VIEW ON AUDIBLE VIEW ON CASTBOX VIEW ON PODCASTADDICT VIEW ON STITCHER VIEW ON BITCHUTE VIEW ON RUMBLE VIEW ON TUNE-IN VISIT US ON FACEBOOK

Here in the UK we have had the Church of England announce they will bless same-sex unions while over in the US the so called 'Asbury Revival' has been making headlines. To understand these two diametric concepts of revival and woke-ism we asked Fr Calvin Robinson to join us. Calvin speaks out strongly on how the Church is England is losing its message of Christ as it embraces 'new' values and concepts of the world. He has also been keeping a keen eye on the unusual events at the church in Asbury University in Kentucky, where a service of worship just went on and on. Can the Church of England return to truth and is what is happening in Asbury the beginning of a renewal in Christendom? The Reverend Calvin Robinson is a popular British political advisor, presenter and commentator. Fr Robinson is Minister-in-Charge of Christ Church in London and has been published widely in the media, including GB News, Talk radio, the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, the Spectator, and the Daily Express among others. He is a former assistant principal and has consulted for the Department for Education, supporting school leaders across the South East. Born and bred in the East Midlands, England, Calvin is on a crusade to reclaim our country from the woke using truth and common sense while standing up for family, conservative, Christian and British values. Catch Calvin every Sunday at 3pm for the 'Common Sense Crusade' on GB News. Follow and support Calvin.... GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/calvinrobinson Twitter: https://twitter.com/calvinrobinson?s=20&t=46rqU2zEtSYZDNs2huAI7A Telegram: https://t.me/calvinrobinson Substack: https://calvinrobinson.substack.com/ Website: https://www.calvinrobinson.com/ Interview recorded 13.3.23 *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art https://theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com/ and follow him on GETTR https://gettr.com/user/BoschFawstin To sign up for our weekly email, find our social media, podcasts, video, livestreaming platforms and more... https://heartsofoak.org/connect/ Please subscribe, like and share! [0:22] Hello, Hearts of Oak. Thank you for joining us on another interview coming up with Calvin Robinson. We've had on numerous times before, and we're looking at the state of the church, where the church fit into a 21st century society. We go through a number of the issues which Calvin has spoken about regularly on GB News and on his social media platforms. The whole issue of marriage and the Church of England recognizing LGBT unions, whatever alphabet mix you want, it is now recognized and blessed, although they don't actually carry out a ceremony, so it seems to be a fudge on the issue. So we discuss that and some of the other issues. I know Calvin has talked a lot about the buffer zones and the prayer being illegal outside abortion centres. And then we look at, actually looking ahead, why a revived church, a church which is on fire, a church which is speaking truth, why that is important for, if you're not a Christian, actually for all society, not just Christians, because that has a positive effect on society, speaking truth and bringing, [1:31] looking at issues of right and wrong, I guess, in a time where there's a lot of confusion about what actually is right, what actually is wrong. And the church, I think, can be a moral guidance, a framework once again for our society. And I think many of us would see that there is a place to be had, even if we are not regular churchgoers or don't call ourselves Christians. There is a positive impact and element to our society from that. So I know you'll enjoy Calvin, as much as I enjoyed chatting with them. [2:05] Calvin Robinson, Father Calvin Robinson. It is wonderful to have you back with us. Thank you so much for your time once again.   Anytime Peter, how are you? Absolutely wonderful. All the better for seeing you and hopefully you'll shed some light on a lot of the chaos has been happening, but we'll get into that. @CalvinRobinson, obviously, is your handle across all platforms. People can also sign up to your sub-stack and get your regular e-mails giving your thoughts. Of course, Calvin can be found every Sunday on GB News at 3pm. Or you can see him in the flesh at his church in the morning. So you can get him twice in the day. Your church isn't live streamed as yet, Calvin, no? No, it's rooted in place. People have got to be there.   I do like that. Personal contact is good. Don't go down that, because then people just stay at home. So stick with the one-on-one contact. Calvin, initially when we had talked a couple weeks ago, we wanted to look at what was happening, I guess, termed as the Asbury Revival over in the States and talk about, I guess, renewal in general. [3:15] But maybe before that we could go back and start with maybe where the Church is at in the UK. And one thing which certainly has struck out with me was what happened back in February. The Guardian's headline. We'll use the Guardian because that's, I think, what the Church of England like to support and promote, and are more worried about column inches in the Guardian. But anyway, it's the Church of England votes in favour of blessing for same-sex unions. Passing of motion at General Synod represents profound shift in Church's stance on homosexuality. Do you want to give us your thoughts on, kind of, that event and that quite a large departure from traditional Church of England Anglican teaching.   Yeah, well, the Church is saying it's not a departure in teaching. They've said they're not changing doctrine, which is fluffy to say the least because we in the [4:13] Church of England tend to believe lex horrende, lex credendi, like you are what you believe, you practice what you believe and you believe what you practice. And so if the Church of England is essentially saying that you can bless same-sex unions, some of which will be sexual in nature, the Church of England is now saying you can bless sin, which is an oxymoron, you can't ask God to bless something he has said is sinful. But at Synod it was voted in favour with a majority, that the Church of England can now, priests within the Church of England can now bless couples that come to them that may be in a civil partnership or may be in a secular gay marriage and those individuals within that relationship can now be blessed. So basically people will go to the registry office, they'll get their same-sex marriage under law and then they'll go to church and have that marriage blessed. That is wrong. It is not in line with Christian teaching. It's [5:10] causing the Church of England to enter apostasy essentially because these bishops are heretics, and it's a problem for even the very good sound priests in the Church of England who do want to remain orthodox because we are, as Anglicans, we're an apostolic faith so we believe that each congregation serves a bishop and each, well the bishop serves each congregation, so you can't separate one from the other. You can't say well I'll be a good priest in my little parish because that's congregationalism. That means you're not respecting obedience to your bishop and not seeing him as your servant leader. So if the bishop is a heretic, it makes you a heretic. That's the problem people are facing. So many parishes are going to have to consider now do they want to leave the Church of England because the Church of England has already left them.   And we'll get into that schism in a little bit but I mean marriage has... always been, traditionally, been a lifelong union between one man and one woman. And it does seem, I know, I know, Calvin I'm only following you, so that's bad. [6:19] I've seen your show, Calvin, much worse. But how can they say that's not a change? Because if the church is saying basically we're not actually carrying out a ceremony between two men or two women but we will still bless it. There isn't much, it seems to be just semantics really. It is semantics. That is exactly the right word for it. They think they're being clever because they're trying to please everybody. You know you can't please everybody because what you end up doing is upsetting everybody. But worse than that you can't compromise on the truth. And the truth sometimes is black and white. Most things in life are quite nuanced but the truth, isn't always, because we believe as Christians that the truth is universal and Jesus Christ is the truth himself, right? It's not this case of what we see in modernity where everyone has their own perspective and everyone owns their individual truth. That doesn't play out in Christianity. So what the Church is doing is saying, well societal norms have changed, they've adjusted over time and the world around us has become liberal progressive and the faith is rooted in time and place and is very static and traditionalist and [7:33] old-fashioned, how do we marry the two? Well, we can't institute gay marriages because that's an oxymoron, but what about if we bless same-sex marriages that have been done elsewhere? That's good compromise, right? And of course it's all misguided. It might be well-intentioned, might not be, but it's just impossible. It's an impossibility.   Because up to this point, Church's teaching would would have been that there are areas of sin. You can read your Bible and you can make whole lists of them. [8:05] I've just been sitting in a series with Jay John going through the 10 commandments and those are a list of rules which are for our own good really for society. But the church seems to have kind of completely abandoned that. And I know internally the church has had this the hierarchy, I guess, this struggle of where they go on this issue, and I guess that maybe Justin Welby and others would have liked to kick this even further into the long grass. So I'm wondering what kind of pushed them to actually make a decision, because often the church of England are very good at not actually making decisions.   Yeah, they're really good at fluff, you know, Anglican fudge they call it, but this had to happen because the living in love and faith process is what they called it over the last six or seven years they've been discussing how to be more inclusive to the LGBTQ plus IAA plus plus plus community and just that just that sentence alone is problematic because the church of course is inclusive it's you know the church is welcoming to everyone because we are all sinners and they keep forgetting this that well how can we be more welcoming to this particular community and it doesn't make sense like that it's a false premise. They need to focus on talking about sin more and you're right the commandments are rules by which we should be living our lives. The [9:32] Commandments are set down by God as any father would to his children to say this is how, these are the boundaries, you may play within these boundaries, if you leave these boundaries you will get hurt. That is what sin is, it's separation of us from God, and that's hurtful for us as well as for God right? So we, should be trying not to do that, we should be trying not to sin. But we don't talk about sin because it's seen as derogatory. Every time I bring it up on my own, well I won't talk about specifics, but whenever we talk about sin people say silly things like, you can't call that sin. It's legal. It's like, what? That sentence again doesn't make any sense. By saying it's a sin isn't me saying it should be illegal or it shouldn't be legal. It's me saying that it's something that is harmful for us and we should avoid it if possible. But we are all sinners because we are fallen individuals and we should acknowledge that we all do sin. And that is that's not okay but we can repent and we can change our ways. But people these days don't want to repent and they don't want to change their ways, they want to live in sin. It is interesting that people pick and choose how sin or legality work because you look back at things which are, were illegal, you look back at slavery and we see that as abhorrent and yet it was accepted legally. So it's interesting how often people pick and choose what is accepted or not accepted. [10:56] That's a very good point. I'm going to use that one in the future, actually. That's a very good point. Because it's so annoying when people say, you can't say that homosexual marriage is a sin, or that homosexual sex is a sin. First of all, I'm not saying anything about homosexuals in particular. Usually I'm talking about fornication. I'm labelling the sin. I'm using the name of the sin. It's sex outside of marriage, which is sinful. [11:15] And that is the same for heterosexuals as it is for homosexuals. But they really get hung up on that word sin. So we need to talk about it more so that people understand it and realise that it's not us judging other people, it's not us pointing a finger that way, it's us doing this and saying yes we are sinners too, we're all sinners, let's help each other sin less. I guess a conversation the church doesn't really have is the whole issue of the stability that a lifelong marriage between a man and woman brings to not only to small areas of culture but to society in general. To me it would be, if they're looking for popularity I guess, it is an open goal to talk about the benefits that a male and female bring to that lifelong and then in regards to raising children and that structure and the benefit to society if not, to me that would be a open goal if the church wants to kind of be more political I guess with the public and engage with them and that would be a good policy. Well it's right there, so it doesn't matter which church we're talking about. If we're talking about the Church of England it's in the Book of Common Prayer, if we're talking about the Catholic faith it's in the Catechism of the Catholic faith, in that marriage is between one man and one woman, it's heterosexual and monogamous for the reasons of procreation, for the begetting of children, so that God can bless you with offspring. [12:44] That is a good thing. For the purposes of fornication without sin, so that you can have sex without it being sinful, so that you receive that grace. [12:55] And for the betterment of the community, for society as a whole, like we all benefit when people raise families because that's how our society is built upon. First community we all belong to is the family and then we have the wider community and then we have our nationhood and these things are all good things, good things in the eyes of God, like objectively good. And so you know marriage is for a reason. God hasn't said it must be one man and one woman because I'm bigoted and I want human beings to be bigoted. He said this is good, this is ordered, this is a way for you to live your lives for the benefit of yourselves, the people around you and me. You mentioned inclusivity a bit earlier and that term, it seems to be that we are misunderstanding terms. I hear inclusivity a lot. You hear love being put out as well. Love is love and God is love and we can all love each other as seemingly a green light to whatever you want. Is there a way that we can kind of reclaim some of these terms, so to understand once again what they truly mean? Yeah, of course, because this is what the left does, isn't it? They twist language. They never actually outright lie. They use half-truths to make a lie seem real. And so [14:12] when they talk about love, quite often, they're talking about lust. And it's the Hollywood version of love, right? That you're getting into a relationship with someone, and then have sex and that's it, that's the epitome of love and that's the pinnacle right there that we're all striving towards. Actually no, love doesn't mean that in a Christian context. Agape is the term used quite often but there are [14:32] actually multiple terms for love in the Bible and it means it's something that's sacrificial, it's self-giving, it's willing the good of the other. It's not about you and people forget that quite often in this individualistic societies. But I love him or I love her therefore I should be able to, I have a right to. No you're putting yourself first and foremost that's not love that's something else that's your own desire and desires often lead us to sin and love is completely the opposite of sin and when we say love is love it's a free for all isn't it because well if love is love it doesn't matter what the terms are there are no boundaries but of course there are boundaries on everything in life including love. And for me love should be in terms of marriage at least between a man and a woman. But that's not to say there aren't different types of love. I love you as a brother, I love you know my friends in a different way to how I would expect to love my wife right. And likewise you love your children in a different way to how you love your spouse. So there are lots of different levels of love but even then there are boundaries on those different relationships and what I really struggle with at the moment in the LGBTQ plus III community is that they want to say that a sexual love, a desire, a lustful [15:53] relationship is appropriate for anyone without boundaries and we all know where that heads if it's fine for two men or three men or four men or two men and eight women, whatever. [16:04] Why is it not fine for a man and a child? And that's where it's all heading. That's where liberalism ends up. That's where the devil is pushing from. It's paedophilia is what they're aiming for. And people say, that's homophobic. You're saying you're conflating homosexuality with paedophilia. I'm not at all. I'm not in any way, shape, or form conflating the two. I'm saying this liberal progressive movement, this work movement of love is love, of boundaryless, borderless love, results in paedophilia. And that's very different. Well, picking up on that term and what we've seen with the drag shows, and you were highlighting one of them recently, but that whole, I mean I'm surprised, although I maybe shouldn't be, but I still try and be surprised at the lack of response from churches, that was Turning Point UK, so it is a secular organization. You've got you and Lozza and others [17:01] actually standing up and opposing this, getting a report on GB News. It's kind of, you're looking around thinking, well, I'm just waiting for the local church to come in and actually get involved, but that's not happening. What has that been like as you've kind of campaigned on some of these issues without, probably with silence from the church. Tell us about that. Even worse than silence, the church is getting involved, but on the other end. St James's Piccadilly hosted a drag queen in their sanctuary, like a sacred space, and they're putting a scantily dressed bloke, dressed as a woman, which is an affront to women in the first place, but they're putting them there where Christ should be, by the altar essentially. And it's just, I don't want to use hyperbole, but it's demonic is what's happening here. And the church is on the wrong side of this argument. And even this week, over the last couple of days, my Easter special got cancelled, right? And I do Easter specials and Christmas specials every year. I think it's a time when I'm able to use the platform that I've been gifted to proclaim the gospel, to promote the message of salvation and redemption and to talk about Jesus Christ explicitly without having to talk about other political issues that I have to do on my normal show. It's just a show entirely about Christ. [18:19] And it got cancelled by a church because a gay member of the secular choir in the church said to the priest, we can no longer sing here if Calvin Robinson is coming here, he's a homophobe. Now, rather than the priest using that as a teaching opportunity to say, no, Calvin's not a homophobe, the things he says there, you're misunderstanding. He's a Christian. He adheres to the Christian values on sex and sexuality. And let me talk to you about them." Instead of doing that, he said, "'Oh, let me talk to my bishop or his ordinary.'" He spoke to his ordinary. Between them, they decided it would be too much hassle to have our Easter special film there. So essentially they said, "'Look, you cannot proclaim the gospel this Easter because a gay member of a secular choir got upset.'" And that's how the woke mob works, isn't it? [19:02] I think, was it one of the Christmases you were in there? Was it the Oratory and, where is it, South Kent, isn't it? But tell me about those experiences, because you're bringing something quite different and quite fresh to the TV screens, to a news organization that wouldn't traditionally, or may have, songs of praise, which kind of ticks that religious box. But what you're doing with those kind of specials seems to be more intentional. And tell us about you personally, why you want to do that and [19:39] maybe some of the positive and negative responses you've had. Yeah, I mean, this is what I'm called to do, right? So the whole reason I'm on television is because I see it as a platform for public ministry. And the reason I'm not on TV full time is because it's not a career for me, it's not an ambition. However, I do feel like I've been gifted the platform of television and social media and all these things where I have a following is so that I can proclaim the truth. I can talk about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for his benefit and for theirs, right? And so for me these specials are well they're special, they are the reason I do the rest of the stuff that I do on TV because it gives me the opportunity to do these things and the response is, mostly positive. It really is. People are happy to see Jesus in the mainstream again and to see the Christian faith normalized and for someone to be unashamedly Christian and not embarrassed about their faith, that helps people in their faith and it also brings people to the faith. So we're evangelizing as well as encouraging. That is, you know, that's why I'm here, that's why I'm doing what I'm doing. Of course there are a minority of negative responses and they tend to be the ones that stick in my head because as human beings, as flawed human beings, that's what happens isn't it? You can have a hundred positive responses that one negative is what you remember but, You know, the [21:01] Catholics, for my last special, the one you mentioned at the oratory, the most beautiful, I think it's one of the most beautiful churches in the country, the Catholics were saying, why have you let this Protestant in your sanctuary? Firstly, I'm an Anglican, not a Protestant [21:13] And then the Protestants were saying, how dare he pray to a saint that he's invoking the saints? This is not scriptural. And so the Protestants on one side, the Catholics on the other side, and I'm like, look, I'm here using a national platform to try and proclaim the gospel and and spread the message of Jesus Christ. And you guys, the Christians, call it demon-pleased. How do you think we're going to get this message out to the rest of the world? It's like we fight and bicker amongst ourselves endlessly. It's tiresome. We should be united in Christ. [21:45] There's another issue that you've touched on on GB News as well, which is the sanctity of life and the buffer zones around, which probably is more a free speech issue than a pro-life issue. And I know you've interviewed the lady who was arrested and arrested once again. And that's just gone through parliament last week where they rejected any thought that prayer should be legal. No, no way, we'll defeat that amendment, kick it out. I mean, how, again, you're bringing that and it's interesting where maybe if you look at the States, the debate is a lively public debate where in the UK it seems to be a very lacklustre, extremely private debate. And I'm wondering why it's been so, I guess, marginalizing conversation. [22:39] I think because people are conflating those two issues, free speech and abortion, right? So I can address this from a free speech perspective and say that no thought should ever be a crime. And that Isabel Vaughan Spruce, who is a fantastic lady, who I've had on my show a couple of times, She's been arrested twice for praying silently within the vicinity of one of these abortion centres when it was closed, when there were no other people around. So people can't say well she's harassing people or she's intimidating people because that's a lie. She's literally stood there silently minding her own business, praying in her head because she thoroughly believes in the power of prayer and she believes what's going on in the centres is evil and should be stopped and therefore she's praying to God for support for these women who think it's their only option. Of course it isn't. Now she could be actively protesting, she could be stood outside the abortion centre with a placard saying don't go in. She could be preventing people, she could be intimidating people. She's not doing any of that. She could even be there handing out literature offering these women alternative options. We know that's been successful in the past. [23:42] And that women have been so grateful for the opportunity to discover another option that hasn't been presented to them up until that point, and they've gone on to raise children that they're very happy to have in their lives. She's not doing any of that, she's just silently praying in her I had. So I can address it saying look this is an issue of freedom of thought, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, even freedom of association. But then the naysayers on the other side will say no, this is about intimidation, harassment, this is about her impeding on someone else's right to abortion. And it always comes down to what they're actually protecting is the killing of unborn children. They don't care about the other freedoms and they want to balance that one. And it's not a balance, there's no balance there because, no one's preventing these women from abortion. As abhorrent as it is, it's [24:29] about their feelings as they go to initiate this abortion. That's what this is all about. It's about someone's freedom of religion versus someone's taking offense to someone's religion. And religion is losing.   I mean I had this conversation with a church leader and I should have just walked away quickly, but I wanted to delve a bit deeper and at the end of the conversation, a very pleasant conversation, but he said you're probably would be like one of those right-wing American Christians who would be shouting and abusing the women going in. And that made me think kind of how far do you go in doing what's right? If you see something wrong happening then do you actually intervene and with the case talked about it was just silent prayer, which is again free speech, thought's been legal. But actually I thought well as a Christian how kind of how far do you go in making a stand against what's wrong? I don't know what I'm not calling for aggression or violence, absolutely not, I'm just trying to work that out as we change in society and move further and further away from what is true. How do you see the response of those of us who are Christians? Well the fact that that [25:58] minister said that to you, that you'd probably be one of those right-wing Americans. It just shows, how far the faith has shifted, doesn't it? Like he should be, as a minister of the faith, he should be doing anything he can to save human life because all human life is sacred. And that's the message of the gospel. I despair at these people. I lost my train of thought on the question because I'm so annoyed at these so-called ministers. But I mean, it's not even happening in this country. In the UK we've never had harassment outside abortion centres. I have seen it in America, granted, but we're not American and harassment in this country is already illegal. Therefore, what is this legislation for? You rightly pointed out that the amendment to remove prayer, to remove silent prayer from this bill, was rejected. So they explicitly want outlaw prayer. Is it because these dark forces are playing and they understand the power of prayer and they don't, don't want Christians praying. Because it is about Christians as well. We see that, Muslims in this country are supported in a way that Christians are not. You can just scuff the corner of a page on a Quran and your child is receiving death threats, the mother is apologizing in front of the imams, backed up by the police, and the child is suspended from school. Yet a Christian cannot silently pray. This is a direct attack on God, is what this is. And our parliamentarians are a part of the problem. [27:20] It's curious that you have a platform on a news channel, just like BBC or Sky, and then you've got GB News, and it's not a Christian channel in any shape or form, and yet GB News seems to have a greater understanding of right and wrong than many of our churches. I mean, how have you found, because you're given license to speak, I'm sure GB News is not perfect, nothing is, but you're given leeway and freedom to address these issues where probably the church maybe down the road would ban even any conversation about it. What does that feel like, that platform that you have? That's an interesting way to put it, because I'm a pessimist, so I tend to think I'm held back, I'm restricted all the time. I'm constantly fighting to talk about things that people don't want me to talk about, and to get guests on that people don't want me to have on. It's a battle every single day. So I think it's nice of you to put it that way in that it is important for me to recognize that I do get a lot of conversations out there that wouldn't be had elsewhere and wouldn't be had otherwise. [28:37] I try to at least be on the side of God, right? I wouldn't say it the other way around, I would say God's on my side. I think that's arrogant. I try to be on the side of God. And if we're on God's side, it's the old adage, isn't it? If God is with us, who can be against us? So as long as we are doing what we're doing for the greater glory of God, then we can't go wrong. [28:56] Exactly, but no, I think you maybe see things differently when you're in the mix and you realize the difficulties possibly in putting something out, the public get to see what goes out and they see that positive message where you're maybe thinking actually that could have been more in that or we could have an extra but I mean God takes what goes out and uses for his purpose, doesn't affect people and if that's the only place they're seeing it then that's extremely positive. Yeah, I think you're right there. Thank you for that. I needed to hear that. Going on to just we, I started on mentioning Asbury and I was blown away actually by watching Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, programs that are not Christian actually having whole pieces on it. And I think War Room had like a four minute beginning intro of just Asbury Church service, I thought this is really curious watching the secular media promoting what is happening in churches. And I mean what were your thoughts as a Christian and as a journalist looking at, [30:07] I guess that phenomenon, and many of our viewers will not be Christian and they may have different thoughts on it, but it was something new, refreshing, seeing the church packed, seeing the, miles long of traffic of people wanting to get there, because something special was happening there. Yeah, what were your thoughts looking at it?   It did look special, that's a good word for it. It looked important, it looked significant somehow. They were all very young and it wasn't liturgical in any way, shape or form and it wasn't organized, it was just organic. It felt to me like the Holy Spirit was present, I'm sure it was. And I think, I hope that's the start of something bigger, a bigger movement in the States because we need a revival, especially Generation Z which is a generation, and I'm generalizing here, that is wrapped up in itself, an entitled generation of individualists. They need a reminder of something transcendental that is bigger than themselves, they need to be reconnected with God and whatever shape that takes I don't think it really matters. [31:16] There's also a growing traditionalist movement, especially amongst Catholics, so that's entirely on the opposite end of the spectrum to Asbury, but if what's going on in Asbury, that charismatic movement, if that does something and connects people to Christ, then great! Because I guess renewals throughout history never, are always different from previous and I guess if we were sitting planning one, it could be so different. But it's interesting to see that, how they can often be so different when you read through church history and see how God has moved at different times in special ways. They always seem to meet a hunger for something above, something greater than us and to give hope. [32:06] But yeah, I've just been interested and I've gone back and been reading some of the great revivalist evangelists I guess and been excited by what God has done in past generations and how it changes society.   Absolutely and society needs changing right now. I talked quite a bit about how the Christian faith thrives under persecution. I think in the West now we're seeing intolerance verging on persecution but once it reaches there something will happen. At the same time we're seeing the churches in the West crumbling. The big C church will never fall because Christ won't let it but the institutions can. That's the Church of England, that's the Episcopal Church in America, these churches are fallen because they're made up of fallen individuals who seem to be at the moment trying to appease the liberal progressive secular norms around them. And so as these western churches die and as we become secularized and then persecuted. [33:11] We will start to see more of these revival movements because there is a god-shaped hole in people's hearts that needs to be filled and people are latching on wherever they can to things that just don't fill, can't fill that hole. The only thing that can fill it is God. So eventually it all comes back round to him. What are your thoughts there? Probably people have seen what's happened over there and thought, well, I'm not a Christian, I don't go to church, it's absolutely nothing to do with me, I don't care what happens. How does a revival or renewal, a church being vibrant on fire, speaking truth, how does that affect or fit into society? Well, I mean, this is it, this is it, right? right? People talk about the cultural wars but this is a spiritual war. I don't think people can truly understand what's going on unless they have the faith and there's no way to describe, there's no way to talk about it. It's like the matrix, right? You take the blue pill or the red pill and people who take the blue pill just they're ignorant and they cannot get it and I'm not saying that as an insult, it's just there's a wall there whereas people who take the red pill, people who have faith in Christ can see what's going on and it is it's wicked, it's evil, it's demonic and we need to fight against it. And it's not just about diversity, inclusion, equality, it's about [34:27] replacing what's good, what's beautiful, what's true, replacing God with falsehoods, with a false narrative, with the devil, essentially. And so, to the non-Christians who are watching, I suppose I'm praying for you, is the message I would say. And I don't mean that in a patronizing way, I mean that in a way that I hope your eyes are opened and your ears are opened to Christ, just as people who watch your show, who consider themselves awake to what's going on around them and have problems, struggle talking to normies or NPCs, about COVID or Brexit or lockdowns or vaccines, whatever. [35:08] Or the Ukraine. It's difficult to have conversations with people whose eyes and ears are closed. And that's how I feel at the moment about people who are not Christian, because this is the biggest spiritual war of a long, long time, and we're all in the middle of it. [35:25] And I guess when you were saying you're a pessimist, I get that, but then from my point of view as a Christian, that's when it gets quite exciting because there isn't a step-by-step plan because it's so bad. And you're thinking, where do we go from here as a society? And I think that's why something, what happened in Asbury was exciting because you kind of look at our politicians and I remember growing up and seeing so many Christian politicians, strong leaders, and we don't have that anymore. So you look at wet Welby, you're thinking, well, that's not gonna provide much direction and guidance. So you're thinking, well, actually, the only way this can happen is God. And I think that's why being in a difficult, dark situation is exciting. Yeah, and there's two sides to this. So on the one side, people want to defend Western culture, and rightly so, because it's a great thing, because it was built on Christianity. However, it isn't Christianity. It is separate, and Western society can, and probably will fall, but that's okay, because another society will rise in its wake. [36:37] But the thing we have to fight for isn't Western society, it's the Christian faith. We have to fight for our Christian values, Because when society does fall, they are what will sustain us. Christ in the mass will sustain us, and our faith in him will sustain us. So we have to get past the idea of clinging onto the worldly goods that we see around us. [36:59] What, it's, it's, it's sorry, I've lost my train of thought... When you look at-   Sorry, just to add to that before we move on. Because the great thing about that is, because even if we do lose this battle, We might not, we could still turn it around and woke could become a thing of the past and Western society could become strong again and the British empire could be revived. You know, we can dream, but even if it doesn't, even if all this stuff crumbles like Rome fell. [37:26] We're only losing the battle. The war has already been won. Christ defeated the devil. Christ conquered evil for us and he died for our sins and was resurrected for our salvation. So that is the good news, that it doesn't really matter.   Yeah, my God said I will build my church and the gates that will not prevail. So that's what happens in the end, irrelevant to the efforts of the enemy. I've talked to many people in, I guess, the conservative movement, and many of them would talk about, well, they're a Christian, they're a cultural Christian, and they believe certain truths. Obviously, as a commentator, that's probably something you've come across a lot. Do you want to compare that, a cultural Christian, whether that's a Christian at all, and actually a personal faith and what that means. Yeah, I don't really think there is such a thing as a cultural Christian, it's just a Brit, right, because British values are built on Christian values and they are aligned but they're not identical, just as Western society was built on Christianity. [38:36] You're either a Christian or you're not, right, so you either believe that Jesus Christ was truly man and truly God and died on the cross for us. Or you don't. You either believe in the resurrection and we'll have eternal life in him or you don't. There is no cultural element to it. [38:52] I mean you can turn up to church and enjoy the hymns as much as you like but if you don't believe what the songs are about it doesn't really matter.   Can I ask you about the split you touched on at the beginning, maybe it's something to end on, the split we have seen within the church where parts of the worldwide Anglican community have basically said, oh this is not biblical, enough is enough, and have drawn the line. There is a tension there between, I guess, the liberal, progressive, woke, Western church and the more traditional church of Africa, of Latin America, Asia. Tell us about that tension because I think often we can see what's happening in the Synod or the Church of England and think, well, it's all going to pot, but there are those bright sparks of tension desiring truth. Oh yeah, absolutely. The majority of people in the Church are faithful and the majority of churches are orthodox. It's just this minority in the West, England, Wales, Scotland, America, Canada, and Australia that are falling more rapidly because they've left behind their orthodoxy. [40:09] So in Anglicanism for example, the Church of England has entered apostasy now, it is promoting heresy as acceptable. So the Church of England has left the wider Anglican communion and we see this manifesting itself in several ways, but GAFCON, which represents 80% of Anglicans around the world, has said, well you guys have left us, therefore we now renounce you. So we don't see the Archbishop of Canterbury as the first among equals, he's no longer our leader. So now we're entering a period where conversations are being had with primates, bishops and church leaders around the world, saying do we need to elect a new leader? Do we need a leader at all? How is this all going to work? And there's a meeting next month, the next GAFCON, which is the fourth global meeting in Rwanda. I'm going to head out there and see what's what and see what they decide. But it's going to be very interesting and very exciting. Though it's not just the Anglican Church, you know, the German Catholic bishops are trying to copy with their same-sex blessings and heretical views and the the Pope needs to have a strong firm hand and say, no, this is, This is you're excommunicated, be gone with you. [41:16] Because there is an outcome of punishment that does come on. I mean even when it talks about the Lord's Supper, communion, remembering Jesus' death, and it talks about judgment upon the church, judgment upon yourself, if you enter into that without reverence and without recognizing your sin. So I guess at some point there is that punishment. [41:48] And not that I want you to end on full fire and brimstone, but I'm curious kind of how that plans out because as British living here, this is our country. We've grown up with churches and seen them slide into, I guess, depravity often. But I guess there is a line where God says, enough is enough.   Yeah absolutely and false teachers and false prophets will be punished more than everyone else because they're leading people astray and that's the issue there. Our shepherds were supposed to lead our sheep right and if you lead people the wrong way that's gonna upset God because he wants everyone to love him and he wants to love everyone. So I mean I'm trying not to put a negative spin on it but I'm trying to see what's the positive of that in that we are called to be good Christians and good shepherds and good sheep and we all have a responsibility. So if we see that our deacons, priests and bishops are leading people astray, we can hold them to account because they are servant leaders and we can remind them to be rooted in the scriptures and rooted in the tradition and the doctrines of the church and not to be chasing societal norms. And you know, none of us can do this on our own. Calvin, thank you for your time. It's always good to talk to you. [43:13] Im sure you get, was it GB views or GB news? That you get responses from viewers and I'd encourage the viewers to certainly tune in and give their responses because I'm sure part of you being on GB news, part of the enjoyment of it is having that interaction with the viewers. I do love the engagement with the viewers. It's fantastic. One thing I miss about radio actually, being able to have them live on the show, that kind of thing is brilliant. But yes, thank you. It's always a pleasure talking to you. Not all. Thank you, Calvin.

I raised myself. From a very early age, I knew in my heart I was on my own. Nobody was helping me. -Dawn Kohler What you are about to hear is Part 1 in a series about Dawn Kohler, author of the memoir The Messages. This story needs to be told, but it is also very difficult to hear. If you have children nearby, my strong suggestion is that this episode is not for their ears. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Dawn was the oldest of three children. Her mother was a coal miner's daughter, originally from West Virginia and her father was from a strict German Catholic family in Ohio. In part 1 of this interview, we learn what life was like in Dawn's house. She was very independent, didn't like to be touched, and started working at only 14. Dawn married her high school sweetheart and together they had 3 beautiful children. During the personal computer boom in the 1980s, she and Jeff discovered their niche and founded a computer service company before their 30th birthdays, employing over 50 people. Dawn was the CEO of the business, with plaques on the wall naming her Entrepreneur of the Year when suddenly, she started receiving what she calls internal, inaudible “messages” that told her “this is no longer your way.” She tried to block out these messages by running and swimming, but they just got more intense. One day, she literally could not get out of her car and walk into her office. What happens next will break your heart and then it will lift you up, reminding you of the power of the human spirit. www.dawnkohler.com #sexualabuse #incest

A Catholic Take - January 30, 2023 In today's launch episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - The ongoing Mark Houck trial - Will the U.S. be at war with China in 2025? - Pope Benedict XVI's reason for resignation Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, St. David Galvan-Bermudez. In the second segment, we'll be joined by Tito Edwards of BigPulpit.com to discuss the Pope's statements on the German synodal path.  In segments three and four, Joshua Mercer of CatholicVote.org joins us to break down the urging of Rep. Jim Jordan to probe the DOJ on church attacks.

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Bio for Nicholas Wahl Nicholas D. Wahl, Ed.D. is Director of Client Relations for ECRA Group, Founder/Chief Strategist of 1440 Consultants Inc., and a K-12 education leader. Episode highlightNicholas Wahl is a leader in education with a depth of experience in his arsenal. Listen in on how he believes education should be designed to ensure that there are no invisible children. LinksEmail: nick@1440consultants.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-wahl/Quotes“Like all of us, kids really want to have a connected, meaningful relationship with at least one person, preferably two, in the school building.”TakeawaysChildhood IncidentsNicholas was the youngest of six children growing up in Ferdinand, Indiana. His role model was his father, a high school principal. Nicholas was ostracized by his peer group in middle school and that understanding carried forward into his work in education. Nicholas' high school counsellor told him that he was not as intelligent as his siblings and that he should stick to his summer construction job instead of going to college. That motivated him to finish graduate school and get his doctorate. Influential Groups Nicholas grew up in Ferdinand, Indiana, a town of 2500 people that was predominantly German Catholic. He learned a strong work ethic and is proud of his roots. He wanted to model and follow his siblings in their footsteps, playing sports, and going to the same high school. In his career as a superintendent, he worked with his peers to create evidence-based practice and metrics, focusing on the growth and wellness of students.Temperament and Personality InfluencesNicholas laments that his temperament was so competitive that it was unhealthy. He is learning to be a better listener in his position of influence at work. Cultural EpiphaniesEvery Wednesday, Nicholas and his classmates would go to the nun's house for an hour, and he only learned there are people who are not Catholics when he asked some students who chose not to go. Advice to an Employer Nicholas works with groups on team building and coaching to emerge out of the pandemic getting to know their peers better, interacting well, and making sure everyone is heard. More Great Insights! ECRA has analytical tools which can provide clarity on how students are performing by ethnicity and gender, and Nicholas can help provide a strategic plan for the next steps. Support the show

Few personalities have achieved the worldwide fame and popularity of Harry Houdini.  Successful in several different media ranging from vaudeville to motion pictures, this performer was also an astute businessman who incorporated both groundbreaking copyright implementation and sensational publicity to establish himself as the first 20th century entertainment superstar. Houdini, early publicity photo To garner publicity, Houdini now started to promote himself by slipping handcuffs in police stations after a meticulous search by detectives.  In San Francisco, he stripped down to a veritable loin cloth to illustrate that he could not possibly be concealing a key or lock pick.  Then police restrained him with at least ten of their own pairs off handcuffs, even going so far as fastening ankle shackles to the wrists with an additional set of cuffs.  Houdini was then lifted up and placed in a nearby closet, emerging minutes later with each set of handcuffs removed and now attached together, the magician still practically naked.  Publicity photos of Houdini's scantily clad muscular frame, draped with all nature of restraints became commonplace.  Because he could not perform in such a risqué costume, Houdini instead added the wardrobe obstacle of a straitjacket strapped over and under the numerous locks, cuffs and metal restraints he typically employed.  This became another of the performer's trademark routines. Houdini, with mother and wife. Although Houdini himself provided intense drama for his audience, he personally experienced one of the most dramatic moments of his own life when his mother, Cecelia, died on July 17, 1913.  Although all such mother-son relationships are typically close, Houdini had an especially strong maternal bond.  Having become a worldwide success, the rock that his family and especially his mother relied upon and an attentive son who lived up to his vow to his dying father, Harry Houdini's interaction with his mother was a typically Old World relationship.  Unlike his behavior with non-family members, which was egotistical, controlling and financially ruthless, Houdini even described himself as a Mama's Boy and it is has been speculated that his entire career and especially his death defying stunts were nothing more than an attempt to arouse approval, attention but most importantly Cecelia's concern. Houdini with Bess Houdini, 1913 However, the nineteen year old was anything but an overnight success.  He first paired himself with an acquaintance factory co-worker and briefly with two of his brothers, most notably his younger brother, Theo, nicknamed Dash from his middle name of Dezo.  Eventually, Dash would strike out successfully on his own, performing as Hardeen, but Harry Houdini's co-performer by then was Wilhemina Beatrice Rahner, nicknamed Bess, who also became Houdini's wife in mid-1894.  Bess came from a German Catholic background, an unusual union within such a devoutly Jewish family.  All of the relatives eventually accepted the marriage and Bess became an integral part of Houdini's act. Houdini, milk can publicity photo What resulted was one of his most famous tricks, the milk can escape.  Onstage, Houdini had audience members kick the four foot tall can to establish that it was in fact metallic and inflexible.  The can was then filled with water while offstage Houdini changed into a bathing suit.  When he returned, he was handcuffed and placed inside of the can after telling the audience to hold their breath for as long as they could.  Six hasps secured by locks, some even provided by spectators, were then secured and a screen was placed in front of the can, this process itself taking approximately a minute.  Houdini's assistant, Franz Kukol, an Austrian hired while Houdini performed in Europe, stood by with an axe, the audience told that he was to break open the can if Houdini did not emerge in a set amount of time, the Austrian's presence designed to add additional tension to the already potentially fatal undertaking. Houdini did employ a remarkable ability to hold his breath, as a young man he is said to have been able to do this for 3 minutes 45 seconds.  But on a regular basis he was able to not breath for about two and a half minutes, more than enough to take advantage of one aspect of his specially designed enclosure.  The so called milk can had rivets on it that were in fact fake.  Although anyone examining the top of the can who tried to pull it off would not be able to do so, anyone inside the can could quickly and easily push the top part of the can off with the locks still in place, put the top back on and in Houdini's case easily slip out of his handcuffs.  He typically emerged in about three minutes, soaking wet, but free of his cuffs, having seemingly defied death in an inexplicable manner. Houdini, as he is lowered into Chinese Water Torture Cell Having received numerous challenges from various individuals incorporating Asian themed restraining devices, Houdini wished to adapt these exotic components within the ultimate escape challenge.  What resulted was the Chinese Water Torture Cell, an elaborate specially constructed glass, telephone booth sized container into which Houdini was lowered headfirst, his feet locked into wooden stocks.  But, before he even performed this trick in front of a live audience, Houdini attempted to anticipate any of the inevitable copycats who might attempt something similar.  Understanding that patents did nothing to stop any of his imitators who merely slightly varied any devices or performances to circumvent such restrictions, he instead performed what he eventually described as a one act play which he called Houdini Upside Down. This performance deliberately took place in front of an audience of one individual, Houdini then able to copyright it and its contents, asserting that only he had the legal right to perform such a trick.  Granted an official copyright by the Lord Chamberlain, entertainment managers were then formally notified of this legal perspective, warning them of consequences if this alleged intellectual property was infringed.

Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Wednesday, January 4, 2023 – Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton INTRO – Did Traditionis Custodes break Pope Benedict XVI's heart? Was he disappointed? Archbishop Gänswein shares his insight! And – What nearly killed Damar Hamlin? A heart attack... yes but, Was it the vax? Was it the tackle? Mark Houck weighs in. Also – Rep. McCarthy has lost 3x … will he win? first multi-ballot speaker election in 100 years... Brent Haynes gives us some perspective. Quick News - - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule change on Tuesday that expands the availability of abortion pills at both physical and online pharmacies. - the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a legal opinion on Tuesday The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) can continue to deliver abortion pills across the United States even after the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022 - 38-year-old Uche Nwaneri, who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League (NFL) dies suddenly at 38. - A youth mental health charity called stem4 released A study about the impacts of social media found that three out of four children as young as 12 “dislike their bodies and are embarrassed by the way they look,” Join Email list! GRNonline.com/CDT GRN to 42828 What's Concerning Us? – B16's broken Heart! Guido Horst, Chief Editor of the German Catholic weekly Die Tagespost Guido Horst: Pope Benedict's lifting of restrictions on the celebration of the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite according to the 1962 missal did not last as long as he intended: as Pope Emeritus, he witnessed the promulgation of Pope Francis' Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes. Was he disappointed? Archbishop Gänswein:it hit him very hard. I think it broke Pope Benedict's heart to read the new Motu Proprio, because his intention was to help those who had simply found a home in the old Mass find inner peace, liturgical peace, away from Lefebvre. And if we think for how many centuries the ancient Mass has been a source of spiritual life and nourishment for many people, including many saints, it is impossible to imagine that it no longer has anything to offer. And let us not forget that many young people who were born after Vatican II and who do not fully understand all the drama of the Council - that these young people, while knowing the new Mass, have nonetheless found a spiritual home, a spiritual treasure even in the old Mass. Taking this treasure away from people... well, Guest Seg. - Mark Houck – What nearly killed the Bills player? Vax? The Tackle? - The Buffalo Bills said in a statement during the early morning hours on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin's frightening collapse on the field was triggered by cardiac arrest. - “The Central Catholic High School community is praying for the well-being and swift recovery of Damar Hamlin, ‘16 (Buffalo Bills). May the Lord be with him and his family during this most difficult time,” - In the statement that was also amplified by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), McCullough described the tragic event as “a classical cardiac arrest,” which was later confirmed to be accurate by the Buffalo Bills, and expressed solidarity in prayer with the entire nation for Hamlin's “complete recovery.” Robert W Malone MD, MS - Watching this all play out in the media and on-line, I do have some thoughts. First, I think it is irresponsible for the state-sponsored press Joe Social Media IG: @TheCatholicHack Twitter: @Catholic_Hack Facebook: Joe McClane YouTube: Joe McClane Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac Youtube: Glad Trad Podcast Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Join us today as Rainie covers the horrific case of Anneliese Michel. A young German Catholic girl who suddenly started suffering from epilepsy and hallucinations. Her and her family became convinced that Anneliese was possessed and needed an exorcism. For years they asked for the church's permission for an exorcism when finally Ernst Alt and Arnold Renz were granted permission to do the exorcism. However this only made things worse for Anneliese and ultimately lead to her unfortunate early demise.If you liked listening to the show and want to hear more from us in the future then please rate review and subscribe to us in Apple podcasts or follow us on your favorite podcatcher. If we are not on a platform that you prefer then let us know and we will work to get our voices on there for you. You can reach us for comments questions or requests for cases or paranormal phenomenon @ sisteriouspod@gmail.comYou can tweet us @sisteriouspodCheck out our instagram @sisterious_podcast Or like us on facebook at Facebook.com/sisterious-podcastIf you'd like to support us you can donate to our patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/sisterious?fan_landing=trueRemember, you can be strange but don't be a stranger!Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/anneliese-michel-exorcismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anneliese_Michelhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1978/04/21/cries-of-a-woman-possessed/94bf2fd3-8e64-482d-869d-1f929851ca8f/https://the-line-up.com/demonic-possession-caseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0JBMS1Wb08https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4xiT67GrbYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H4gvQDGiak&t=15shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDigL9ZuFuQ

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Jn 6:37-40 = For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day. The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3) Father Peter Stravinskas: What's really needed for a Eucharistic revival  https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2022/10/25/whats-really-needed-for-a-eucharistic-revival/ 3, 4) "Incurring the wrath of God": German Catholics demand bishop resign for launching pro-LGBT "ministry" https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/incurring-the-wrath-of-god-german-catholics-demand-bishop-resign-for-launching-pro-lgbt-ministry/

October 5: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest (U.S.A.)1819–1867Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: WhiteInvoked against cancerA good man becomes a great priest serving immigrants in the young United StatesShip after ship, riding low in the water with the weight of thousands of European immigrants, docked in the harbors of the great coastal cities of the United States in the nineteenth century. Transatlantic ship passage was by then routine and relatively safe. These immigrants traveled to America's open prairies and virgin forests to carve out farms, charter towns, and establish schools where none had ever existed before. These daring men and women came to build new lives, lives often of deep faith. So priests and nuns came with them, planting the seeds of an ancient religion into fresh soil.Today's Blessed was one of those immigrants. Francis Seelos was born into a large family in Bavaria, a land thick with medieval castles, crusader tombs, and timeless traditions. Francis left that rich culture for a new life on the American frontier. He exhausted himself riding horseback, walking, and traveling by ferries and trains up and down and across the wide flowing rivers and narrow dirt roads of the young United States, serving new citizens but age-old Catholics.Blessed Francis felt the call to the Priesthood from a young age. He had the support of his family and local clergy and duly studiedphilosophy and theology from some distinguished professors in his native land. One of his Benedictine teachers was the pioneer who later brought the Benedictine Order to America. By accidents of history, the Redemptorist Order, though founded in Italy by an Italian, had become more prominent in Germany. Francis met Redemptorist priests during his education and became intrigued with their work among the immigrants who had emptied out swathes of Germany to go to America. So Francis joined the Redemptorists with the specific intention of serving the many priest-less German Catholics across the ocean.It was not easy for Francis to leave his close-knit family. Only his father knew his secret plan. Only his father knew that Francis' departure for the seminary would be the last time he would ever leave home. Francis embraced his mother and siblings and said goodbye. He then came to his father, who, wordless, tearfully gestured with his finger toward the sky. Son and father knew. They would meet again in heaven. Francis never saw his family again.Francis arrived in New York in 1843 and was ordained a priest in 1844 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was first assigned to a parish in Pittsburg, and then was assigned to serve alongside Saint John Neumann, a fellow Redemptorist. They carried out ordinary parish duties and gave parish missions. Father Francis quickly gained a reputation as holy, always available, amiable, and wise. Like Neumann, he became well known as a sage confessor who exercised this ministry of mercy in multiple languages.Father Francis' apostolic zeal, prudence, kindness, and doctrinal integrity thrust him into positions of leadership in his order. He was so skilled a priest, and so admired for his virtue, that he was proposed to be the Bishop of Pittsburgh. Francis only narrowly avoided this exalted burden by personally writing to Pope Pius IX arguing for his own inadequacy. After years of priestly service in America's eastern portion, Francis became an itinerant German and English preacher in the nation's middle, crisscrossing Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Missouri.In 1866 Father Francis was assigned to New Orleans, where he continued his tireless, uncomplaining priestly service, and where his prayers were considered unusually efficacious. But in New Orleanshis service came to an end. He contracted yellow fever while visiting some of its victims. He died at 48 years old, but not before at least one miracle of healing was attributed to his intercession while he lay dying. His cause was opened in 1900, and Francis Seelos was beatified in 2000 by Pope Saint John Paul II. This priest par excellence stands shoulder to shoulder with Saints Marianne Cope, Damian de Veuster, John Neumann, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, and thousands of non-saint clergy and nuns, all nineteenth-century European immigrant missionaries to America. They each left things comfortable and known for their opposites. They each made immense personal sacrifices to pass on the faith, to give a new church new heroes.Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, your zeal, intelligence, and innate goodness was plain for all to see. You were an ideal priest loved by all you encountered. Through your intercession, help all missionaries to persevere in their difficult vocations in unfamiliar lands.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Experts have warned that Catholic school leaders need to be aware that their schools could be cut off from the federal government's free and subsidized lunch program if their policies don't comply with the Biden administration's revised rules against LGBTQ discrimination. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252011/catholic-schools-free-lunch-funding-threatened-by-biden-lgbt-rule-change The Mexican Bishops' Conference expressed its solidarity with the Church in Nicaragua, whose freedom of speech and religion is under attack by the dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega. “At this time of profound suffering, the bishops of Mexico wish to convey to you our fervent prayer, closeness, and support, imploring the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, the much-longed-for peace, justice, and harmonious coexistence of your people,” the conference said in an August 8 statement. The recent wave of repression against the Nicaraguan Church began August 1, when the Ortega dictatorship ordered the closure of eight Catholic radio stations in the Diocese of Matagalpa. Later, the bishop of Matagalpa, Rolando José Álvarez, was placed under house arrest and threatened with prison for allegedly trying to “organize violent groups” to destabilize the government. The Mexican bishops also lamented “that in communities, families, consecrated life, priests, laity, children, and young people suffer from conditions that create fear, take away tranquility, and steal peace.” At the end of their message, the bishops of Mexico implored “the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, Empress of America, her maternal intercession to find paths of dialogue that lead to respect and peace.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252012/bishops-of-mexico-stand-in-solidarity-with-nicaragua-at-a-time-of-profound-suffering According to a new representative poll, 58% of German Catholics do not like "the fact that the Pope and the Church speak out against abortions." In July, a leading laywoman and co-president of the German "Synodal Way" demanded a "nationwide provision of abortion" across the European Union's most populous country. Germany currently permits abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, with mandatory counseling at a state-approved center, as well as later abortions in certain circumstances. The Catholic Church teaches that abortion is a grave evil and is never acceptable at any stage of pregnancy, and Pope Francis has repeatedly and strongly condemned abortion. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252014/majority-of-german-catholics-dont-like-church-being-against-abortion-poll-finds Today, the Church celebrates Saint Clare of Assisi. As a child she was already very strongly drawn to the things of God, praying fervently, devoutly visiting the Blessed Sacrament, and manifesting a tender love towards the poor. Saint Francis made her superior of the Poor Clares order, a post she should serve for the next 42 years of her life until her death. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-clare-of-assisi-564

The Non-Prophets, Episode 21.31 airing Sunday, July 24,2022 featuring Secular Rarity, Phoebe Rose, and Richard Gilliver.I got to tell ya. It's a God Eat God World Out There. This week we got Secular Rarity leading a mostly British panel in Phoebe Rose and Richard Gilliver. Will They force poor Secular Rarity into appreciating tea and using nothing but metric, or is SR going to throw his own Boston Tea Party? Nah, likely they are going to have an amazing discussion over this weeks topics. Let's get in it.First up, POPE WATCH! If it is one thing the Vatican doesn't like it's gays. No wait, If it is one thing the Vatican doesn't like it's people having the right to choose. Sorry, let me try this again. If it is one thing the Vatican doesn't it's competition! Seems like the German Catholic movement is getting a little too progressive for Pope Francis' liking. So they are trying to pump the brakes on them.While we are on the topic of a movement not wanting to follow lock step, down there in Florida…. Hold on, please tell me this ISN'T a Florida Man story. Well kinda. Unlike our friends over there in Germany seems like Florida churches want to break away because Methodists are too progressive for them. In the land of sun, alligators, and god it seems like messages of love and inclusion want to fall on deaf and likely sun burnt ears.Up next, can we get some victim blaming up in here? Texas floated a proposal to change the teachings of slavery. They thought it would reduce their guilt of they changed the term to “involuntary relocation”. Yes, changing the language of horrible history allows you to ignore the past. Then while you are doing that, maybe you can repeat it! No? They don't think that is what is going to happen? Really, well what would be stopping them then? This one does have a happy ending, but we should all be on alert because I won't be surprised if we hear this story again.Finally, Verizon takes a Step in the Right Direction by removing One America “News” Network from their services. Verizon was the last network to do so, and we look into the actual motives of this move. Will they find a new home in the vast wasteland that is the Internet? Anything is possible I guess. For right now let's take solace in hate losing a platform and keep fighting for love to find away!That wraps it up for this week.Segment 1: Pope Watch: Vatican puts brakes on progressive German Catholic movement https://bit.ly/3POUcHhEuronews, By Reuters, 22 July, 2022Vatican warning: Germany's ‘Synodal Way' poses ‘threat to the unity of the Church'https://bit.ly/3vsktDcVatican slams German reformers, warns of potential for schismhttps://bit.ly/3JlHZYqSegment 2: More than 100 Florida churches file lawsuit to leave United Methodist Church https://bit.ly/3zTKFJLNew denomination urges United Methodists to walk out of the wilderness https://bit.ly/3zky4gXSegment 3: Texas education officials proposed changing "slavery" to "involuntary relocation" when teaching second gradershttps://cbsn.ws/3oInH1EState education board members push back on proposal to use “involuntary relocation” to describe slaveryhttps://bit.ly/3OR8m9AOpinion: Texas Could Change Enslavement To ‘Involuntary Relocation' But The Truth Remains The Same, It's Still Enslavement https://bit.ly/3cMZ9BPSegment 4: SITRD: Far-Right Channel One America News Officially Dropped by Last Major TV Carrierhttps://bit.ly/3OOd5JbTruth Social's refusal to use Amazon servers added to tech troubles and huge waiting list at launch, report says https://bit.ly/3JhP4sJDon't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: http://tiny.cc/patreonnp We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► http://tiny.cc/fbnp► Contact us with questions or news stories at: nonprophets@atheist-community.org

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Weekend vandalism struck 3 houses of worship in Bethesda, Maryland near Washington DC. St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church suffered the worst damage from a fire believed to be arson in its sanctuary. Pastor at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Fr. Samuel Giese, joins to tell us what happened over the weekend and his reaction when he found out. Meanwhile, the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities called it “deeply disturbing and tragic” that President Joe Biden is choosing “to promote and facilitate abortion in our country.” And lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after the holiday break. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Richard Blumenthal have COVID, and Senator Leahy is out recovering from hip surgery. President Biden is looking into whether he has the authority to declare a public health emergency concerning abortion. Policy Director for the American Principles Project, Jon Schweppe, joins to tell us his thoughts on this so-called public health emergency. Finally this evening, Cardinal Christoph Schonborn joins Church leaders from Europe and around the world in accusing some German Catholics of using the Synodal Path to push a political agenda. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins us from Austria to share what the cardinal said and why his criticisms could be important for the Church in Germany. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Today on "Catholic Drive Time" Looking at the Priesthood from their Mother's perspective. Leticia Ramirez, mother of two Priests and sister of a bishop, joins us. Also, Rhonda Gruenwald gives us the state of vocations. A report released Monday found that at least 196 clerics in the German Catholic diocese of Muenster sexually abused minors between 1945 and 2020 As of 2019 it was estimated that at least 1.2million Americans lived in Mexico... Thousands of Californians are fleeing to Mexico amid the soaring cost of living in the golden state. Stocks fell on Tuesday - 5th day - as the markets struggled to rebound from Monday's steep sell-off and rates surged as investors braced for further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Republican Mayra Flores Wins U.S. House Seat In South Texas, First GOP Win There In 150+ Years Also, first congresswoman born in Texas. Follow Catholic Drive Time on social media Official Social Media Account IG: @CatholicDriveTime Twitter: @CatholicDrive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicDriveTime YouTube: Catholic Drive Time Joe Social Media IG: @TheCatholicHack Twitter: @Catholic_Hack Facebook: Joe McClane YouTube: Joe McClane Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac Youtube: Glad Trad Podcast https://www.grnonline.com/ Listen in your car on your local GRN station - http://grnonline.com/stations/ Listen online at GRNonline.com Listen on your mobile with our GRN app (both IOS and Android) Listen on Facebook @GRNonline Listen on Twitter @GRNonline Listen on YouTube @GRNonline History of the GRN: Starting with absolutely nothing we placed our trust in the Lord and our Blessed Mother. By August of 1996, we were breaking ground for the construction of the Guadalupe Resource Center where our ministry has flourished. We now operate radio 37 stations that reach a potential listening audience of twenty million souls. The Guadalupe Radio Network is the largest EWTN affiliate in the USA. Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Greetings everyone! In the fourth installment in our series on Catholic Liberalism, we look at the sources of Catholic liberalism beyond France. Specifically, we look at the making of Catholic liberalism in Italy, where dissatisfaction with the government of the Papal States fueled Catholic engagement with liberalism. Also discussed are Church-State relations in German speaking lands, and the emergence of theological liberalism in German Catholic circles. Finally, we note the connection between Catholic liberalism and the beginnings of the Catholic Revival in England, including its connection with John Henry Newman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/churchcontroversies/support

Heath Schneider is the bootlegger's grandson working tirelessly to reclaim his grandmother's legacy and save a small Iowa town's history from corporate bullshiters. Representing a piece of American history caulked full of fiercely independent German Catholics Heath Schneider is a Las Vegas Mortgage Professional with a ton of years and sales behind him. So why is he involved in making Rye now? Simple. It's Grandma's reputation that's at stake and he's looking to set the story straight; at all costs. Heath Schneider is the bootlegger's grandson working tirelessly to reclaim his grandmother's legacy and save a small Iowa town's history from corporate charlatans. Heath represents a piece of American history chocked full of fiercely independent German Catholics that were quite defiant back in the 1930s. Most look at Bootlegging as a sort of odyssey froth with all kinds of exhilarating short stories that shows the struggle in a man vs man setting. On the one side the law which was after any bootlegger so they could throw them in jail and keep them from making that sinful beverage. (this was during prohibition) and the poor town folk of that little town in Iowa that just wanted to be able to pay their bills and enjoy a great "juice". Heath sits with Michael to give the reality of what his battle is with the brand and how he's striving to reclaim his Grandma's legacy. Literally stolen from the family through corporate dishonesty, another brand continue to maintain to this day that their story is true and correct. In fact, after researching it, it's no where near true. Heath shares his story of how he got involved and how he plans an going after the big corporate bullies. (Heath's not easily bullied; he's like 6'7" so good luck with bullying him) If you want to know more about the history of bootlegging in Iowa or to know more about grandma, follow them on Facebook or on their website: www.facebook.com/iowalegendaryrye www.iowalegendaryrye.com Don't forget to subscribe today! Share this link with your friends as well! You can also order Iowa Legendary Rye online via their website. We HIGHLY recommend that you start with the black label since that's the original recipe that you would have gotten back in the 1930s. Grab a dram, sit back and enjoy! #iowalegedaryrye #businessusccess #ryespirits #marketingstrategies #garyvee #templtoniowa #carrollcounty #iowapride #bottleggers #bootlegging #moonshiners Credits: "Who wants Cawfee?" By Vic Dibitetto "Tik'd Off Vic" www.vicdibitetto.net | Grab a pound of Cawfee today and get started right! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coffeewithmike/support

The German Catholic church is one of the most influential and richest in the world. It is at the epicentre of Catholic theology, debates over the future of the church, and the sexual abuse scandals that have rocked the Catholic faith all over the world. Revelations over priests accused of child sexual abuse being protected from consequences by church institutions continue to emerge, with a recent bombshell report even linking Pope Benedict with the scandal from his time in Germany. Many are losing confidence in the church's ability to adapt, and are leaving Catholicism for good. Wolfgang Rothe is one of a new generation of Catholic thinkers; he does things from his Parish in Bavaria that for many are still unthinkable. He presides over blessings for same sex couples, gives women the opportunity to preach in his church, and advocates for an end to celibacy for priests. He has also become something of a celebrity on social media, bringing his campaign to a wider audience. He hopes that by keeping up with modern values, the Catholic Church can win back an increasingly disillusioned generation of German worshippers. BBC correspondent Damien McGuinness heads to Munich to meet Wolfgang, exploring what his movement is trying to do, and the immense ructions its causing in the Catholic world, where the church's traditional values are still sacrosanct. As Wolfgang's mission gains momentum, it could tear the whole church in two. Presenter: Damien McGuinness Producer: Robert Nicholson A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

Three leading figures in the German Catholic church have spoken out against compulsory celibacy for priests.

Three leading figures in the German Catholic church have spoken out against compulsory celibacy for priests.

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Today's guest, Carla Lechner, was born and raised in the small German Catholic community of Jasper, Indiana. She attended college at the University of Evansville and worked for ten years as a radiologic technologist. She moved to Tulsa in 1976. She married Junie Lechner in 1979 and later became a stay-at-home mom for their three children. Carla changed careers in 1992 and began to work at the School of Saint Mary as the Preschool Director where she stayed until her retirement in 2020. Carla is enjoying spending some of her free time with grandchildren. Recently, she began a new ministry at the Church of Saint Mary: St. Joan of Arc Healing and Deliverance Ministry. SHOW NOTES: - The Jesus Prayer: https://www.learnreligions.com/the-jesus-prayer-542660 - Father DeLindo's Novena of Surrender: https://catholicexchange.com/the-surrender-novena-let-jesus-take-care-of-everything - Chaplet of Devotion to the Precious Blood: https://aleteia.org/2018/03/22/how-to-pray-the-chaplet-of-the-precious-blood/

(Part 2) The 2005 movie, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" was based on the true and terrifying story of Anneliese Michel. Anneliese was a devout German Catholic woman who was diagnosed with epilepsy and psychosis. Her treatment for her conditions was overall not effective and she continued to suffer from her symptoms. Feeling medicine was failing her, Anneliese and her family turned to their religion. As a result, she underwent a total of 67 exorcisms to try and expel the 6 demons said to have possessed her. This is the story of the Exorcism if Anneliese Michel.Website: Wickedandgrim.com Exorcist Audio Tapes: youtube.com/watch?v=zJvVn66I6Rk&list=PLTZkK6ESs1iREw1OC7MdPZHQZjUSoGcFs&index=2Links:lastgasps.com/page56.html arcaneknowledge.org/movies/annam.htm#s2 rtd.rt.com/stories/anneliese-michel-girl-possessed-67-exorcisms/ grunge.com/173099/the-truth-behind-the-exorcism-of-anneliese-michel/ thesun.co.uk/living/4303767/anneliese-michel-possessed-photo-emily-rose/ chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/emilyrose.php See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Part 1) The 2005 movie, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" was based on the true and terrifying story of Anneliese Michel. Anneliese was a devout German Catholic woman who was diagnosed with epilepsy and psychosis. Her treatment for her conditions was overall not effective and she continued to suffer from her symptoms. Feeling medicine was failing her, Anneliese and her family turned to their religion. As a result, she underwent a total of 67 exorcisms to try and expel the 6 demons said to have possessed her. This is the story of the Exorcism if Anneliese Michel.Website: Wickedandgrim.comExorcist Audio Tapes:youtube.com/watch?v=zJvVn66I6Rk&list=PLTZkK6ESs1iREw1OC7MdPZHQZjUSoGcFs&index=2Links:lastgasps.com/page56.htmlarcaneknowledge.org/movies/annam.htm#s2rtd.rt.com/stories/anneliese-michel-girl-possessed-67-exorcisms/grunge.com/173099/the-truth-behind-the-exorcism-of-anneliese-michel/thesun.co.uk/living/4303767/anneliese-michel-possessed-photo-emily-rose/chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/emilyrose.php See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freedom of Religion is the first freedom in the First Amendment of the very first and most brilliant freedom document ever written by mankind.Nobody and nothing can legally interfere with the practice of religion legitimately practiced, so says the First Amendment, including and especially Congress, House and Senate which is absolutely and unconditionally forbidden to establish a religion or abridge the practice or free speech of religion. No matter this clear, direct and unequivocal prohibition by our beloved Constitution and its First Amendment, there has never been a day and age where RELIGION, including and especially Christianity is abridged, threatened or curtailed like the things which are happening today. Scary times indeed, especially for those who are Christian, who sincerely, genuinely, and unapologetically love the Christ of Glory and unabashedly proclaim that faith and love to all the world. They – we are targets like never before.But the courts, federal and state, continue to apply current thinking, modern day interpretations of the Constitution, treating it as organic and not fundamental, not originalist, not plain and fundamental in language and essentially do what they want especially when liberals, radicals and progressives control the judiciary. We live as our former President Barack Hussein Obama so famously said in the world of post truth, that is the only truth that matters is whatever advances your cause that day, the truth du jour, and in so many ways, the judiciary ignores the fact – truth of the Constitution and the protections of the freedom of religion in the First Amendment and they do what they want, fashioning their own version of the truth. We live in a day and age of legal uncertainty where WE THE PEOPLE never know what will come next, what the rules are, what the rule of law is and in so many ways what we can count on and how we should live our lives. There seems to be little authority, there is hardly any respect for tradition much less history, and American history and there is much chaos, anarchy and revolution happening everywhere even in our very own country. Witness the Antifa – Black Lives Matter driven riots and destruction in Portland, and in Seattle, and at one time in Philadelphia and other cities as well. One homicide can trigger the destruction of hundreds of millions of dollars of property and result in the loss of any number of innocent lives. That same indifference and disrespect carries over in some cases to religionists and the practice of religion itself. So many biblical scholars studying prophecy believe strongly that this is the beginning of the END TIMES. Now more than ever, the once ironclad and predictable authority of the Roman Catholic Church is challenged, and challenged in many different places. That is especially so in the nation of Germany. Catholic clergy in Germany now begin to bless gay couples across Germany, and marry them in defiance of a recent Vatican ban on the practice. This rogue clergy defies the authority of the Church and Catholic Priests and Lay Ministers are planning coordinated ceremonies to bless gay relationships in about 100 Catholic Churches and other venues in Germany now and forevermore. They are performed as a protest against the Vatican declaration in March, approved by Pope Francis prohibiting the blessing of same sex relationships on the grounds that:         GOD CAN NOT BLESS SIN!Real and fundamental Catholic authority regards same sex relationships and especially marriage as:         SIN!Ever since the election of Pope Francis in 2013, his Church has contended with deepening divisions between Church conservatives, many of whom are in the United States and Africa and progressive clergy such as those in Germany and elsewhere in Europe who do not wish Church prohibitions against divorce and homosexuality. These divisions, these rifts which may in time lead to a serious schism in the Catholic Church seem to continue to grow for there are apparently tens of thousands of Catholic laity and clergy who want fundamental change in the Church which is now not happening.There is now underway a national synod of German Catholics which is debating a number of changes in the Catholic Church, including the ordination of women, greater roles for lay people in Church governance and the revision of Church teaching on homosexuality among others. No matter biblical admonition, the teachings of the Catholic Church and its storied spiritual history, these rogue Catholic individuals do not respect the apostolic tradition nor do they care about the majority of faithful believers in the UNIVERSAL CHURCH. They seem to be saying that there is no such thing as moral absolutes nor can the Church as presently constituted be the final authority with regard to these new and changing western morals. The Church, they say, adjusts to and compromises with the secular in order to be current and relevant. Though not Catholic, I find this incomprehensible. These men and women, progressive, rogue and even radical do not have the courage to break away from the Catholic Church, practice their view of religion in some other way but are determined to fundamentally change a church 2,000 years of age in ways which the Pope, the Vatican officials and the vast majority of laymen do not approve. No matter the official proclamation of the Catholic Church and the Pope, taking strong positions regarding homosexuality and the ordination of women among others, Catholic Churches in defiance of Rome hung rainbow pride flags from their facades or belltowers in support of the LGBTQ agenda and homosexual marriage. More than 700 Priests and Deacons signed a petition stating they wouldn't refuse a Catholic blessing if requested by gay couples. In response to this disobedience to church authority, one conservative Catholic said:“It is an enormous scandal (blessing gay marriage), a terrifying sign of heresy, schism and the collapse of the Church.” Those were the words of retired German Cardinal Walter Brandmuller who lives in the Vatican. Most conservative Catholics if not all feel that way and are deeply concerned with the integrity and hegemony of their church.  Others have said that not only is the authority of the Catholic Church questioned, but so is the underlying biblical admonitions with respect to LGBTQ and homosexuality in both Old and New Testaments. But these radical laity and clergy simply want the Roman Catholic Church to change, adjust to their points of view, to current morality (or the lack thereof), recognize the signs of the times and change traditional Catholic thinking, theology and principle to the way they wish. They have no scriptural basis for what they demand, none whatsoever. There is compromise everywhere in the practice of religion. It is an age of the individual run rampant, the breakdown of religious authority, the interpretation away of direct moral commands and a supreme indifference to tradition, Church history and most especially the Bible, once the unquestioned authority of some four billion people in this world. This new apostasy and false teaching, this new sense of compromise are critical signs of the beginning of the END TIMES, so says the scripture. There are, we are told, more than two billion Roman Catholic believers and worshippers in the world. So that, roughly one in four human beings consider themselves Catholic, including our very own President Joe Biden, a supreme compromiser and the importance of the Catholic Church has never been greater. Pope Francis has never been really firm in his teachings in some of these critical matters and if the Catholic Church is to survive and maintain its position in the world, the Pope and all Catholic clergy must stand up and protect, preserve and defend what has always been true and real CATHOLICISM. There remain critical differences between Roman Catholics and Protestants, true Catholics and Evangelicals. But at a certain point, all who name the name of Christ must stand up, and stand together, and fight the fight of faith, and champion FREEDOM OF RELIGION the world over or eventually there will be no freedom of religion. American radicals and progressives are determined to rid the public square and eventually all of our country of religion, including and especially Christianity. They despise religion of any kind and they are determined to eliminate it. Germany seems well on the way, at least Roman Catholic Germany. So that, the only answer is revival, the renewal of faith and belief in the Lord of Glory, the Jesus Christ of the Bible. It seems as though unless a person is deeply committed to and in love with Jesus Christ:         ANYTHING GOES. Like what is happening in the Roman Catholic Church in Germany. 

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This episode keeps Kevin and Scott close to home as they describe and provide the historical backstory for the “Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches,” a German Catholic enclave in rural western Ohio. (Version 2.0 updated 15 March 2021 with improved audio quality)