Podcasts about glad you asked

In this special extended episode, Mandy Fowler (Director of Spiritual Formation) and Ken Nash (Lead Pastor) truly dig into the things we didn't have time for on Sunday as they discuss the topic of hell and the purpose of the message for week 11 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series.

In this special extended episode, Mandy Fowler (Director of Spiritual Formation) and Ken Nash (Lead Pastor) truly dig into the things we didn't have time for on Sunday as they discuss the topic of hell and the purpose of the message for week 11 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series.

In this special extended episode, Mandy Fowler (Director of Spiritual Formation) and Ken Nash (Lead Pastor) truly dig into the things we didn't have time for on Sunday as they discuss the topic of hell and the purpose of the message for week 11 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series.

It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you’ll join us there! But don’t worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check it out!

Should Christians believe Mercury retrograde affects their lives? How can you help others think through this idea biblically? Explore a biblical perspective on astrology, God's sovereignty, and the purpose of the heavens. Learn why Scripture teaches that the stars declare God's glory but do not direct our lives. Discover the difference between astronomy and astrology and why our confidence belongs in the Creator, not creation. Listen to this episode here, YouTube/DwellingRichly, or read the blog post on the Dwelling Richly blog. "So Glad You Asked" is a Dwelling Richly series where honest questions meet biblical truth. Together we'll open God's Word, think carefully, and discover that knowing the Creator is always better than simply finding an answer. #MercuryRetrograde

Moving into week 9 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series, Mandy Fowler and lead pastor Ken Nash discuss the importance of regularly experiencing awe of God--and how not having all the answers can be a spiritual practice.

Moving into week 9 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series, Mandy Fowler and lead pastor Ken Nash discuss the importance of regularly experiencing awe of God--and how not having all the answers can be a spiritual practice.

Moving into week 9 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series, Mandy Fowler and lead pastor Ken Nash discuss the importance of regularly experiencing awe of God--and how not having all the answers can be a spiritual practice.

For Catholics seeking accurate information about the church's teachings on sex ethics, the internet can be a perilous place. One might get plenty of opinions from influencers, and far more personal information about people's sex lives than one bargained for—but not so much accurate source-based content on Catholic teaching. Some influencers have even told women that the church says they have to have sex with their husbands whenever their husbands want it, regardless of their own feelings. Clearly, this is a coercive and dangerous approach to sex and relationships.    Yet the Catholic Church does view sex as important in marriage. Canon law even states that a marriage isn't valid without consummation. But does that mean sex is, in some sense, obligatory? What about if one partner doesn't want it? What do we make of the marriage of Mary and Joseph? And what makes sex so important anyway?   On this episode of Glad You Asked, guest Kate Ott talks about the role of sex in a Catholic marriage, and what goes into a healthy sex ethic. Ott is a professor of Christian Ethics at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary outside of Chicago, as well as an author and religious education curriculum designer. Her books include Sex + Faith: Talking with your Child from Birth to Adolescence (Westminster John Knox Press) and Sex, Tech and Faith: Ethics for a Digital Age (Eerdmanns).   Learn more about this topic using these links.   Sex + Faith: Talking with Your Child from Birth to Adolescence, by Kate Ott   "Does Catholic rhetoric about sex line up with reality?" by Don Clemmer   "It's time to wrestle with church teaching on sex. Here's how." by Don Clemmer   "The harmful myth of the 'marriage debt'," by Mindy Robinson   "Marriage prep programs are failing some Catholic couples," by Jenn Morson   "Canon law on marriage and annulments needs updating," by H. L. Norwich  

It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you’ll join us there! But don’t worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check it out!

For week 7 of “I'm Glad You Asked,” Mandy Fowler and Pastor Barb Fay discuss what people in heaven are experiencing now vs. after Jesus returns, and how helpful the imaginations of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien are when it comes to thinking about heaven.

For week 7 of “I'm Glad You Asked,” Mandy Fowler and Pastor Barb Fay discuss what people in heaven are experiencing now vs. after Jesus returns, and how helpful the imaginations of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien are when it comes to thinking about heaven.

For week 7 of “I'm Glad You Asked,” Mandy Fowler and Pastor Barb Fay discuss what people in heaven are experiencing now vs. after Jesus returns, and how helpful the imaginations of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien are when it comes to thinking about heaven.

History and literature are full of dramatic stories involving deathbed conversions and the administering of what is often called last rites. So perhaps it's understandable that many people, when they think of the sacrament of anointing the sick, assume it is something reserved for those who are gravely ill or injured, or on the brink of death. Alternatively, they might imagine that the purpose of the sacrament is to pray for a miraculous healing.    The sacrament of anointing the sick is called a sacrament of healing—but so is the sacrament of reconciliation. So what Is anointing the sick primarily about? Is it intended to cure people? Is it only for those in danger of imminent death?   On this episode of Glad You Asked, theologian LaRyssa D. Herrington talks to the hosts about the significance and purpose of this widely-misunderstood sacrament. Herrington recently completed her doctoral studies in Systematic Theology and Liturgical Studies at the University of Notre Dame. She is the author and co-author of several peer-reviewed articles and has written popular articles for the National Catholic Reporter and here at U.S. Catholic.    Learn more about the topic using these links.  "Why do Catholics anoint the sick?" by Anne McGowan   "The church must listen to disability justice advocates," by Allison Connelly-Vetter   "Disabled Catholics deserve more than parish accessibility," by Madison Chastain   "Should we celebrate more sacraments at Mass?" by John Kyler   "Why did God choose Mary?" by LaRyssa Herrington  

Join Mandy Fowler and Lead Pastor Ken Nash in a conversation about politics in the Bible, the difference between our approach to power and Jesus' approach, and week 6 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series.

Join Mandy Fowler and Lead Pastor Ken Nash in a conversation about politics in the Bible, the difference between our approach to power and Jesus' approach, and week 6 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series.

Join Mandy Fowler and Lead Pastor Ken Nash in a conversation about politics in the Bible, the difference between our approach to power and Jesus' approach, and week 6 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series.

Recent polls indicate that feelings of patriotism are at an all-time low in the United States. This is especially the case for younger Americans, who are less likely than their older counterparts to describe themselves as patriotic, and less inclined to participate in displays of patriotism. On one hand this is nothing new: According to a Pew Research Center study, the generational divide has played a role in whether a person identifies as patriotic since at least 2003. And, as Sara Pequeño pointed out in an article for USA Today, boomers who call themselves patriots today were once "protesting the Vietnam War by marching in the streets and burning American flags."   This also comes at a time when religious affiliation is on the wane. And the discussion around patriotism in the United States is tangled up in ideas about faith, God, and divine will. For instance, one PRRI poll found that 44% of people surveyed think God has granted the United States a special role in human history.    But is this what patriotism means? How should people of faith think about their obligations to their country?    On this episode of Glad You Asked, the hosts talk to religion scholar and public intellectual Dr. Lewis Brogdon, who was recently appointed executive director of JustFaith Ministries. Brogdon has also served in leadership and teaching roles in various academic institutions, and is a regular contributor to a number of publications and the author of several books, most recently The Gospel Beyond the Grave: Toward a Black Theology of Hope (Wipf and Stock Publishers).   You can learn more about this topic, and read some of Brogdon's work, in these links.   "True patriotism is about building bridges, not walls," by Mark Shea   "Teach kids the complicated truth about American heroes," by Kathleen Bonnette   "Any religion allied with nationalism is dangerous," by Stephen Schneck   "Christians Can Be Bad Neighbors? Reflections on Luke 10:25-37 and My Visit to the United Nations," by Lewis Brogdon   "Can justice movements lose their soul?" by Lewis Brogdon   "Why most bow," by Lewis Brogdon  

Mandy Fowler and Pastor Marcus Schmidt talk about week 5 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series and get into the topics of suffering, lament, and the significance of community.

Mandy Fowler and Pastor Marcus Schmidt talk about week 5 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series and get into the topics of suffering, lament, and the significance of community.

Mandy Fowler and Pastor Marcus Schmidt talk about week 5 of our “I'm Glad You Asked” series and get into the topics of suffering, lament, and the significance of community.

According to the USCCB's voting guide, Catholics are called to "stand with newcomers, authorized and unauthorized, including unaccompanied immigrant children, refugees and asylum-seekers, those unnecessarily detained, and victims of human trafficking." This directive is in line with the church's longstanding emphasis on immigrant rights, and the ancient mandate to "welcome the stranger," a core value for Christianity and a sacred obligation in many pre-Christian societies.   What this means when it comes to the nuts and bolts of policy, however, is a matter many Catholics debate. At a time when the federal government has been removing protections for immigrant groups, barring immigrants from entering the nation, and promising to deport immigrants en masse, the debate is pressingly relevant.    What does the church have to say about deportation? Is there an official Catholic stance on the matter?   On this episode of Glad You Asked, the hosts talk with moral theologian Therese Cory about whether the Catholic Church condemns deportation. Cory is a professor of Thomistic Studies at Notre Dame as well as director of the Jacques Maritain Center and its associated History of Philosophy Forum. Her scholarship focuses on medieval theories of mind, cognition, and personhood, with special focus on the thought of Thomas Aquinas.    Learn more about this topic, and read some of Cory's writing, in these links.   "7 things the Catholic Church teaches about immigration," by Rebecca Bratten Weiss   "Migration should be a choice, not a necessity," by Antônio Lemos   "U.S. bishops unite to defend migrants—laypeople should, too," by Kevin Clarke   "Wyoming bishop's immigration letter puts faces to mass deportations," by Cassidy Klein   "How to Reason Prudentially about Immigration: A Reply to Feser," by Therese Cory   "Migrants and the Unborn: A Culture of Life Versus a Culture of Deterrence," by Therese Cory  

Mandy Fowler and Inge Whittemore talk about week 4 of “I'm Glad You Asked,” digging into the topics of legalism and the spiritual practice of the Rule of Life.

Mandy Fowler and Inge Whittemore talk about week 4 of “I'm Glad You Asked,” digging into the topics of legalism and the spiritual practice of the Rule of Life.

Mandy Fowler and Inge Whittemore talk about week 4 of “I'm Glad You Asked,” digging into the topics of legalism and the spiritual practice of the Rule of Life.

Mandy Fowler and Lead Pastor Ken Nash discuss week 2 of “I'm Glad You Asked” and have a conversation about The Good Samaritan, Romans 14, and the fruit of our Bible interpretation.

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Mandy Fowler and Lead Pastor Ken Nash discuss week 2 of “I'm Glad You Asked” and have a conversation about The Good Samaritan, Romans 14, and the fruit of our Bible interpretation.

Mandy Fowler and Lead Pastor Ken Nash discuss week 2 of “I'm Glad You Asked” and have a conversation about The Good Samaritan, Romans 14, and the fruit of our Bible interpretation.

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In the 6th chapter of Matthew's gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray, introducing what today we call the "Our Father," or the "Lord's Prayer." But Jesus imparts this prayer in the context of various instructions on the many ways we shouldn't pray. Don't pray in public for everyone to see. Don't put on a gloomy face. Then, in the following chapter, he says: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven." So Christians should pray. But Christians should also, it seems, be wary about praying the wrong way. This opens up intriguing questions about what it means to pray, whether there are things we should or shouldn't pray for, and what it means for a prayer to be answered.  On this episode of Glad You Asked, the hosts talk with award-winning writer Laura Kelly Fanucci about the point of prayer.  Fanucci is the author of a number of books, most recently Living Easter: 50 Days to Practice Resurrection Joy (Liturgical Press, 2026). She has written for U.S. Catholic as well as OSV News Service, America Magazine, and on two popular substacks. Her work has also been featured on the Hallow and Ritual apps, and in popular outlets including NPR's Morning Edition, On Being, and The Kelly Clarkson Show.  You can learn more about this topic, and read some of Fanucci's work, in these links. Living Easter: 50 Days to Practice Resurrection, by Laura Kelly Fanucci The Holy Labor: Original essays on theology & spirituality from Laura Kelly Fanucci "Should you request prayers on social media?" by Teresa Coda "Can prayer heal?" by Teresa Coda "Prayer must lead to practical solutions," by Shireen Korkzan "Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars," by Joshua McElwee This episode is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services. Prayer connects us to God and to one another, and CRS puts that connection into action by serving people facing hunger, violence and displacement worldwide. Through shared prayers and humanitarian response, CRS invites you to live out your faith through service to others. Learn more about CRS' work at crs.org.

It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you’ll join us there! But don’t worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check it out!

BTW is back for our summer series “I'm Glad You Asked!” This week, Mandy Fowler (Director of Spiritual Formation) and Alex Fernandez (Pastor, Heritage Hill Campus) discuss the origins of the Bible and why it's important for Christians to know about them … plus, what about the extra books some traditions have?

BTW is back for our summer series “I'm Glad You Asked!” This week, Mandy Fowler (Director of Spiritual Formation) and Alex Fernandez (Pastor, Heritage Hill Campus) discuss the origins of the Bible and why it's important for Christians to know about them … plus, what about the extra books some traditions have?

BTW is back for our summer series “I'm Glad You Asked!” This week, Mandy Fowler (Director of Spiritual Formation) and Alex Fernandez (Pastor, Heritage Hill Campus) discuss the origins of the Bible and why it's important for Christians to know about them … plus, what about the extra books some traditions have?

This Easter—2026—multiple Catholic parishes across the nation saw a surge in adult baptisms and new converts entering the church. Some dioceses reported all-time records for people becoming Catholic at Easter. This trend parallels a broader trend of renewed interest in religion, especially with young people. Protestant and nondenominational churches have also had an influx of younger converts. According to a study from Barna Group, which tracks data on faith in U.S. culture, younger adults—Gen Z and Millennials—have become the most regular churchgoers, outpacing older generations.  While some are calling this a religious revival, the reality is that attracting young people to church doesn't necessarily, automatically translate into offering them a reason to stay for the long term. If young people are showing up for church because they are looking for something—are they finding what it was they were looking for? On this episode of Glad You Asked, the hosts talked to three guests from different backgrounds and Christian affiliations about what young people want from the church. Catalina Morales Bahena is Director of Learning at Faith in Action; Drew Stever is a chaplain, spiritual director, and ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; and Baird Linke is an activist who currently serves as pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Bonner, Montana. They are some of the contributors to a new book, Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults (Edited by Jeremy Paul Myers and Kristina Frugé, and published by Eerdmans).  Learn more about this topic in these links.   Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults  New Barna Data: Young Adults Lead a Resurgence in Church Attendance Rise in Young Men's Religiosity Realigns Gender Gaps Religion Holds Steady in America "Young people are seeking connection. Can the church respond?" A U.S. Catholic interview "What young Catholic peacemakers want from the church," by John Noble "Younger Catholics are seeking new models of sainthood," by Rhina Guidos "Church revival? New numbers don't show whole picture, experts say," by Brian Fraga  

People go "parish hopping" for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it's because of simple things like wanting more convenient mass times, or a shorter drive. Or it might be because they're looking for a community with more people in their age group, or more options for activities or outreach.  Sometimes, people leave their parish because of reasons pertaining to doctrine or liturgy. A new pastor might preach homilies that run counter to people's understanding of the faith, or initiate liturgical changes that leave them feeling spiritually desolate. For instance, following Pope Benedict XVI' 2007 motu proprio relaxing restrictions on the old Latin Mass, some parishes shifted to a more traditional liturgical form that sent some parishioners on a quest for the inclusive, Vatican II type Mass they preferred. Then in 2021, Pope Francis' instruction limiting the traditional rite sent other parishioners scrambling in other directions.  And sometimes, people leave their churches for more serious reasons relating to financial scandals, or spiritual or sexual abuse.  Does the church have an official stance on parish-hopping? If your parish is inconvenient, or you don't like the liturgies, or don't get along with your pastor, should you leave, or are there other options for dealing with issues in your parish?  On this episode of Glad You Asked, the hosts talk to Paul Jarzembowski about what a Catholic should do if they have issues with their parish or don't like their pastor. Jarzembowski is associate director for the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the United States' national coordinator for World Youth Day. He serves as an advisor to the Vatican on ministries with young people.  You can learn more about this topic in these links. "Would you leave your parish because of the priest?" by Rosy McCarty "After a bad homily, this is what I told my kids," by Shannon Wimp Schmidt "Two very different parishes point to divisions in the church," by Peter Feuerherd "Is there a bright side to parish mergers?" by Nathaniel Hunter "Should you stop donating to your parish?" by Abby Rampone "It's time to make parishes accessible to people of all abilities," by Karen Jackson "Can my parish celebrate the Latin Mass?" by John Kyler "For heaven's sake, say hi to new parishioners," by Angela Howard-McParland  

You don't have to be Catholic to recognize St. Francis of Assisi. Across the nation, you can find this gentle bearded figure, clad in simple robes, often with birds perched on his shoulders, as he adorns people's lawns and gardens. St. Francis is the subject of multiple movies and even a Marvel comic book. Hippies love him for his simple, nature-based spirituality. Animal rights activists love him because of stories about him preaching to the birds or taming a dangerous wolf.  But how accurate are our popular renderings of this Medieval Italian saint? Francis was a reformer in his day, a controversial figure in many respects. As well as stories about him preaching to the birds, we have other stories about him stripping naked in front of a bishop or throwing himself into a thorn bush. How can we square the gentle nature-lover with the intense reformer? And would St. Francis even recognize himself in your pretty garden statue? On this episode of Glad You Asked, the hosts talk to Bishop John Stowe, a priest in the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor Conventual and bishop of the diocese of Lexington, Kentucky —a diocese that encompasses various underserved Appalachian communities. In keeping with the Franciscan tradition, Stowe has been a voice for justice for the poor, and has spoken out repeatedly on environmental justice, immigrant rights, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. You can learn more about this topic in these links. "What do we know about St. Francis, the most popular saint?," by Kathleen Manning "What did St. Francis say about poverty?" by Daniel P. Horan "How St. Francis led one activist to fight for ecological justice," by James Ehlers "St. Francis and the Taming of the Wolf," by Murray Bodo, O.F.M.  

It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you’ll join us there! But don’t worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check it out!

It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you’ll join us there! But don’t worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check it out!

It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you’ll join us there! But don’t worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check it out!

Luke's attempts to get to the bottom of Andrew's citrus addiction leads to a bigger mystery about India's third-biggest newspaper. Plus, Luke makes plans to visit steamboat museums and chimney sweep museums during his stay in Missouri. And a listener from New Orleans calls in with an epic tale of line-cutting. 

It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes will now air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you’ll join us there! But don’t worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check it out!

It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes will now air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you’ll join us there! But don’t worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check it out!

Catholics are accustomed to thinking of the term apostle as referring exclusively to men: the Twelve who followed Jesus and were with him at the Last Supper, as well as the Apostle Paul. But the church also considers Mary Magdalene an apostle—the "apostle to the apostles," to be precise. So clearly, being an apostle isn't something only men can do. If women can be apostles, this opens a fascinating question: What about Mary, Jesus' mother? Mary of Nazareth might not have preached Jesus' teachings to crowds, or spread the news of his resurrection, but we see her proclaiming the glory of the Lord in the Magnificat, guiding Jesus to perform his first miracle, and sticking with him by the cross. We know she was an important part of the early church. Aside from that, she birthed Jesus, body and blood, into the world. In this third and final installment of Glad You Asked's three-part season finale on Mary, the hosts talk with theologian Natalia Imperatori-Lee about whether Mary the Mother of Jesus was an apostle.  Imperatori-Lee's scholarship focuses on ecclesiology, feminist theologies, and Latino/a theologies. She has written in both academic and popular publications, on topics ranging from the church's mistreatment of women scholars, to the perils of complementarity, to Mariology. Her most recent book, Women and the Church: From Devil's Gateway to Discipleship (Paulist Press), is an overview of feminist theology, for the undergraduate classroom. You can learn more about this topic, and read some of Imperatori-Lee's work, in these links. Women and the Church: From Devil's Gateway to Discipleship, by Natalia Imperatori-Lee Bearers of an "Idle Tale": Women's Authority in a Creditability Economy, by Natalia Imperatori-Lee "Mary, Mary, quite contrary," by Elizabeth Johnson "Mary Magdalene knew she was an apostle. Why don't we?" by Alice Camille "Two historians track down Jesus' women disciples," a U.S. Catholic interview "Finding leadership roles for women in the church," by Bryan Cones The Beginnings of the Church, by F. J. Cwiekowski Glad You Asked is sponsored by the Claretian Missionaries USA, a congregation of Catholic priests and brothers who live and work with the most vulnerable among us. To learn more, visit claretians.org.

Mary's "Magnificat" is pretty revolutionary. It isn't praising God for abstract blessings, but for real material events, all of which have to do with radical social justice. And this makes sense, given the world Mary lived in. She was a young Jewish woman, likely from a poor family, in a nation that was occupied by the Roman Empire. Since she was not a citizen, she lacked various protections and rights. Her son Jesus would eventually be executed by that Empire, on suspicion of revolution—and his execution would be in the brutal form of crucifixion, since he didn't enjoy the protection of citizenship.  We know there were revolutionary groups in first-century Roman-occupied Palestine. And we know Jesus was executed because the imperial regime viewed him as a revolutionary. What would Mary have thought about those groups? Does her Magnificat indicate that she favored them? Can we call Mary a revolutionary? On this episode of Glad You Asked, the second in a three-part season finale looking at Mary as a figure of liberation, the hosts talk with theologian Kat Armas about Marian devotion in relation to movements of revolution and reform.  Armas has a dual Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, where she was awarded the Frederick Buechner Award for Excellence in Writing. She is the author of Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanizing World (Brazos Press, and Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence and Strength (Brazos Press), as well as numerous articles, including in the National Catholic Reporter, Plough Magazine, The Christian Century, Christianity Today, and Sojornours.   Learn more about this topic, and read some of Armas' work, in these links:  Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanizing World, by Kat Armas Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence and Strength, by Kat Armas "In Scripture and Trump's America, some people mistakenly want a king," by Kat Armas "Mary, Mary, quite contrary," by Elizabeth Johnson "How Liberation Theology Illuminates Advent in the Bible," a U.S. Catholic interview Glad You Asked is sponsored by the Claretian Missionaries USA, a congregation of Catholic priests and brothers who live and work with the most vulnerable among us. To learn more, visit claretians.org.   "Divine revelation leads to revolution," by Alice Camille

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Roman Catholic leaders are sounding the climate alarm again—but are their claims grounded in reality? In this episode of Created to Reign, Dr. E. Calvin Beisner takes a hard look at the latest warnings, from Laudato Sí to the Claretian Missionaries' “Glad You Asked” podcast, and tests them against the actual data on natural disasters, global temperatures, and the world's energy use.The episode breaks down why dire predictions of worsening hurricanes, droughts, floods, and fires don't match long-term observational records, and why trillions spent on renewables have barely budged global dependence on fossil fuels. It also challenges the notion that rejecting climate catastrophism means rejecting care for creation, and revisits the Cornwall Alliance's Open Letter to Pope Francis as a call for clearer thinking and better stewardship.A compelling, evidence-driven challenge to the dominant narrative—inviting listeners to rethink what faithful creation care really requires.“Glad You Asked” podcast: https://uscatholic.org/articles/202511/what-does-the-church-really-teach-about-climate-change-lorna-gold/Open Letter to Pope Francis on Climate Change, https://cornwallalliance.org/anopenlettertopopefrancisonclimatechange/Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism, https://cornwallalliance.org/product/climate-and-energy-a-case-for-realism/  Visit our podcast resource page: https://cornwallalliance.org/listen%20to%20our%20podcast%20created%20to%20reign/Our work is entirely supported by donations from people like you. If you benefit from our work and would like to partner with us, please visit www.cornwallalliance.org/donate.

According to several recent studies of health care systems across the globe, the U.S. health care system lags far behind those in other developed nations. The system is more expensive per person, but also for the nation as a whole. This high cost doesn't translate into good access, high quality, or favorable outcomes. Many in the nation have no insurance at all, and many can't find a primary care provider, or access much beyond basic emergency care. Our very expensive system does not do well at preventing death, either.  Skyrocketing insurance costs are likely to make matters worse, leaving more people uninsured, and dying for lack of care. It is likely to create a ripple effect, as high health care costs will increase food insecurity and exacerbate the homelessness crisis. These effects may even touch those who are comfortably well-off, as more care facilities close due to lack of funds.  Activists, lobbyists, policy-makers, and analysts have been calling for some form of universal care for Americans for decades, to bring us in line with the less expensive and more equitable systems in other nations. But what should Catholics think about this question? Would universal health care access be in line with Catholic social teaching? What would a truly just health care system look like? This episode of Just Politics is a collaboration with the Glad You Asked podcast. Sister of the Humility of Mary Eilis McCulloh, one of the Just Politics hosts, talks here with U.S. Catholic editors Emily Sanna and Rebecca Bratten Weiss about Catholic teaching on health care. Glad You Asked brings in theologians, activists, scholars, and other experts to tackle a range of questions about Catholicism that don't have easy, obvious answers. You can learn more about this topic in these links: International Comparison of Health Systems How does the quality of the U.S. health system compare to other countries? Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing U.S. Health System "Kristen Whitney Daniels on why health care access is a matter of faith and justice," Just Politics "As the inauguration approaches, U.S. health care is on the line," by Kevin Clarke Glad You Asked is sponsored by the Claretian Missionaries USA, a congregation of Catholic priests and brothers who live and work with the most vulnerable among us. To learn more, visit claretians.org.

Thursday, August 14th, 2025Today, it appears that Russia is responsible for the hack of the federal court system; the US deficit has increased to $291B despite Trump's tariff promises; immigration agents on Monday detained a disabled 15-year-old student at gunpoint outside a Los Angeles high school; the bench trial in the case brought by Gavin Newsom alleging the Trump administration has violated the Posse Comitatus Act has ended and Judge Breyer should issue a ruling soon; the president says he will ask Congress for a long term extension of the federal occupation of the District of Columbia; Gavin Newsom will give a press conference today at 1130 AM Pacific Time regarding redistricting; the Congressional Budget Office is out with a score on the Billionaire Bailout Bill and it's just as we suspected; Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer called my reporting a rumor on twitter, and i have a response; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.Thank You, Daily LookFor 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS.  Thank You, Fast Growing TreesGet 15% off your first purchase. FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeans. Community Support Sign-up - UTLAStoriesLive updates: Trump says he will request a 'long-term extension' of D.C. police takeover | NBC NewsTrump's tax law will mostly benefit the rich, while leaving poorer Americans with less, CBO says | NBC NewsUS deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite tariff revenue surge | ReutersAgents detain student at gunpoint near school; safe zones to be expanded around LAUSD campuses | Los Angeles TimesCommunity Support Sign-up - UTLATrump Administration Can Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid, Appeals Court Rules | The New York TimesGood Trouble Today's good trouble comes from Isaiah Martin, candidate for congress in Texas' 18th district. “Texas Republicans have now set up a TIP LINE to rat out the Texas Democrats. So PLEASE, for the sake of the public, DO NOT FLOOD THIS NUMBER with tips on Bigfoot sightings, UFO sightings, or asking why Trump is on "the list" 1-866-786-5972Texas House speaker creates 'tip line' to narc on missing Democrats - Raw StoryFrom The Good NewsIn this episode of Glad You Asked, Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence is joined by DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar to discuss career... - VA FacebookWeatherly Heights Baptist ChurchReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts