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Francis Effect podcast
Hosted by Sandburg Media · EN
Two theologians walk into a bar... No, seriously: This podcast is about the real world of politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality. Your hosts, Fr. Dan Horan and David Dault, bring you a mix of perspectives, from Abbey Road to Metaphysical Graffiti. Dan is a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. David is a radio producer and Catholic convert. They both have doctorates in theology. It is the best possible kind of nerdy.
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#2608 - President Trump's clashes with Pope Leo, Earth Day and ecospirituality, and an interview with Natalia Imperatori-Lee
3w ago01:28:28Tap to summarizeHeidi, Daniel, and David discuss the continuing saga of American political leaders trying to lecture the Pope on Catholic doctrine, and then they turn to a discussion of the recent Earth Day remembrance, asking whether it sould be seen as a celebration or a lament. Then Heidi interviews Natalia Imperatori-Lee about the upcoming Women's Ordination Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2607 - Pope Leo's first Holy Week, Supreme Court conversion therapy decision, and an interview with Aaron Robertson
Apr 901:28:49Tap to summarizeHeidi, Daniel, and David discuss Pope Leo's strong anti-war stance during his first Holy Week, and they explore the role of the USCCB in a recent Supreme Court decision about conversion therapy. Then Heidi interviews Aaron Robertson about the history of Black Catholics, with a focus on the history of Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2606 - Cesar Chavez controversy, Pope Leo speaks out against the Middle East war, and an interview with Kate Ward
Mar 2601:14:19Tap to summarizeHeidi, Daniel, and David look at recent horrific revelations about the labor leader, Cesar Chavez, as well as exploring the Pope's pushback against the war with Iran. In our third segment, Heidi interviews Dr. Kate Ward about the meaning of work in Catholic Social Teaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2605 - The war in Iran, amicus brief on birthright citizenship, and the Oscars
Mar 1201:12:19Tap to summarizeHeidi, Daniel, and David explore whether or not we are, in fact, at war (we are), and whether or not the US should continue to recognize birthright citizenship (we should). Then, in the third segment, David and Heidi try to figure out how we can find time to watch more movies, because Dan has seen them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2604 - Rubio in Munich, the Olympics, and an interview with Bishop Brendan Cahill
Feb 2601:23:21Tap to summarizeHeidi, Daniel, and David examine the recent speech by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich, and they geek out about their favorite Winter Olympic sports. Then Heidi interviews Bishop Brendan Cahill of the diocese of Victoria, Texas, and Chair-Elect for the USCCB Committee for Migration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2603 - NYC and Denver get new bishops, new revelations from the Epstein files, and an interview with Fr. Isaac Slater
Feb 1201:11:50Tap to summarizeHeidi, Daniel, and David look at the possibilities arising from new episcopal leadership in New York City and Denver. Then they turn their attention to the most recent disclosures from the Epstein files. In our final segment, Heidi interviews Fr. Isaac Slater about the spiritual value of not judging others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2602 - US bishops speaking out against Trump policies, remembering John Allen, Jr, and an interview with Laura Fanucci
Jan 2901:23:46Tap to summarizeHeidi, Daniel, and David remember the life and work of John Allen, Jr., and track the shifting landscape of Catholic leadership around the current immigration situation, and Heidi interviews Minnesota author and activist Laura Fanucci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2601 - The killing of Renee Good, the invasion of Venezuela, and an interview with Maxwell Kuzma
Jan 1501:20:14Tap to summarizeHeidi, Daniel, and David return for their 18th season, and things are a bit dire. Looking first at horrible events in Minneapolis, and then horrible events abroad, they turn to the Gospels and Catholic social teaching for a glimmer of hope. Things are brightened by Heidi's conversation with Maxwell Kuzma in our third segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2516 - The Pope's first trip, the continuing saga of women deacons, and a pop-culture roundup
Dec 401:13:52Tap to summarizeWe end our 17th season with a look at the current state of the Catholic Church, as well as with a look at what we've been watching, reading, and listening to lately Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2515 - The USCCB Conference, reopening the government, and an interview with Kat Armas
Nov 2001:31:34Tap to summarizeHeidi, Daniel, and David do a deep dive into the recent Bishops' Conference, and we look at the ongoing fallout from the government shutdown as the country struggles to reopen. Then Heidi interviews Kat Armas about the spirituality of resisting empire during Advent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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