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How Did We Get Here? The Sexual Revolution and Identity Politics
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01/18/22 • 10 min
Mary Eberstadt discusses the evolution of American culture, and Fr. Arne Panula’s lasting wisdom.
Mary Eberstadt provides great resources to help Catholics talk about hard issues such as the sexual revolution, increased secularization, the importance of the traditional family, and religious freedom. In this episode, Scot and Mary discuss her research and writing - diving into many topics, including the sexual revolution’s effects on men, women and children, what it is doing to churches and the impact it has had on our nation’s politics. Mary also gives insight on a book she wrote about Father Arne Panula with thoughts from his last days on how Catholics should live, work and best help to build up the Kingdom of God.
Mary’s books discussed in this podcast:
- Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics
- How the West Really Lost God: A New Theory of Secularization
- Adam and Eve after the Pill: Paradoxes of the Sexual Revolution
- It’s Dangerous to Believe: Religious Freedom and Its Enemies
- The Last Homily: Conversations with Fr. Arne Panula
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This is the greatest threat to our society
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08/09/22 • 36 min
How is the breakdown of marriage hastening the breakdown of our culture? J.P. DeGance explains.
EP023: J.P. DeGance
In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, J.P. DeGance, founder and president of Communio, breaks down just how important marriage is to our culture and how the Church can use that to really bring about a renewal of our society. Mary and J.P. also discuss how the gender gap affects ministry within the Church, today’s dating culture, and the four pillars within a relationship.
Bonus: Hear from John Paul II’s dad!
Find J.P.’s book, Endgame: The Church’s Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America, by clicking here.
Are you looking to transform your parish’s relationship ministry? Click here to learn more about Communio.
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Chris Stefanick: Living in Authentic Joy
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12/06/21 • 16 min
Chris Stefanick discusses the importance of living a joyful life - even when the world seems dark.
EP007: Chris Stefanick
Chris Stefanick, founder of Real Life Catholic, joins Scot to discuss living in authentic joy, the power of personal invitation and friendship, and that the blueprint of your life should be the truth of the Gospel. Chris also discusses his new program, Living Joy, a video retreat on the 9 rules that will change your life.
Chris Stefanick is President of Real Life Catholic. His video messages, articles and live talks typically impact more than one million individuals per month. Please click here for more biographical information on Chris.
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Learn more about Living Joy, Real Life Catholic’s new video retreat, here.
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Marching into a Post-Roe America
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01/12/23 • 22 min
EP038: Jeanne Mancini
In this episode, Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, breaks down what is needed in post-Roe America, how we can change hearts and minds on the pro-life issue, and some background and sneak peeks into the March for Life!
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Healing, Forgiveness, and Spiritual Warfare
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09/08/23 • 26 min
EP062: Heather Khym
Heather Khym, co-founder of Life Restoration Ministries and co-host of the Abiding Together podcast, joins Mary to discuss cancel culture, Heather’s powerful story of forgiveness and redemption, and spiritual warfare.
God made us to be free and to be people who speak the truth. But how do we get there? Heather has tips on how to grow in holiness, how we all need to give and receive forgiveness, and In our journey to holiness, and how to defend against the father of lies.
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Signs of Hope for a Thriving Church
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11/10/23 • 33 min
EP068: Fr. John LoCoco
Fr. John LoCoco came from a family of 8 children and was one of two who had a vocation. In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Fr. LoCoco gives his take on the state of vocations in the Church as the Vocation Director of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Here’s why he thinks vocations to the priesthood are booming in some U.S. dioceses, and the role families and parishes must play in raising the next generation of priests.
You won’t want to miss this exclusive interview brought to you for National Vocation Awareness Week!
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A Time of Confusion: Gay Blessings, Death Penalty, & Taylor Swift
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01/05/24 • 36 min
EP072: Archbishop Joseph Naumann
Did the Vatican just allow for “gay blessings?” And is the Church really “too masculine?”
How does a Catholic wade through all the screeching media narratives claiming that Church doctrine has now changed?
Thankfully, Kansas City’s Archbishop Joseph Naumann joins Mary to help us navigate the confusion.
In this episode, Archbishop Naumann unpacks the Fiducia Supplicans document that has sparked worldwide backlash and controversy among the faithful.
He also addresses the death penalty question, masculinity in the Church, and his own family’s touching story of forgiveness in the face of violence – it’s all here on the EDIFY Podcast!
BONUS: Archbishop Naumann shares his take on Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce and how the relationship could potentially relate to the vocation crisis.
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Why I Won't Stand for an Open Border
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02/16/24 • 56 min
EP077: Mark Morgan
Does concern for national security conflict with the humanitarian response to immigrants crossing our border?
On this episode, former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan shares why the media has intentionally conflated these two separate issues to push a dangerous agenda of open borders.
Mark and Mary discuss the solutions needed to protect both Americans and immigrants and get to the bottom of the problems with cartels, sanctuary cities, and family restrictions.
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Undercover and Alone: Pregnant at a DC Abortion Clinic
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03/01/24 • 73 min
EP078: Monica Snyder
Monica Snyder walked into an abortion clinic at 28 weeks pregnant on an undercover mission – to expose the terrible reality of late-term abortion.
On this episode, Monica joins Mary to share her undercover experience and her work now as Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life.
As a pro-life atheist, Monica explains how her organization defends life from a non-religious standpoint. She also gives her analysis on the deceptive pro-abortion narrative crafted around the infamous Turnaway Study.
WATCH: Live Action’s video of Monica’s experience in the clinic
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Gender Insanity
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06/11/24 • 53 min
EP082: John Bursch
Kindergartners are being asked to proclaim their sexual identity. Vatican documents are full of unclear language on human sexuality.
Where does a Catholic stand in the midst of the mass confusion of gender ideology – especially when vulnerable children are at risk?
Alliance Defending Freedom’s John Bursch sheds light on the ideology’s origins and where society is heading.
BONUS: John discusses his experience arguing the infamous Obergefell v. Hodges case in 2015 – one of twelve Supreme Court cases he’s argued!
Read John’s book: Loving God’s Children: The Church and Gender Ideology
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How many episodes does The EDIFY Podcast have?
The EDIFY Podcast currently has 93 episodes available.
What topics does The EDIFY Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The EDIFY Podcast?
The episode title 'Inflation is a Social Justice Issue' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The EDIFY Podcast?
The average episode length on The EDIFY Podcast is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of The EDIFY Podcast released?
Episodes of The EDIFY Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of The EDIFY Podcast?
The first episode of The EDIFY Podcast was released on Sep 23, 2021.
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