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Francis Effect podcast

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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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Episodes

#2005 - Voices from LAREC 2020, Part 2

Part 2 of our on-location coverage of the LA Religious Education Congress. Fr. Dan and David speak to Jordan Denari Duffner, Gabriella Wilke and Regina Munch of Commonweal Magazine, composer David Haas, and Fr. Bryan Massingale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 20Ep. 5

#2004 - Voices from LAREC 2020, Part 1

Fr. Dan and David visit the LA Religious Education Congress in Anaheim to speak with Robert Ellsberg, Phyllis Zagano, Tom Gibbons, and James Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 20Ep. 4

#2002 - NYT's (Non)Endorsement, Benedict's (Non)Collaboration, and the Eucharist

The Paper of Record refuses to go on the record about the Democratic primaries, there is much confusion about what Pope Emeritus Benedict meant to say with his participation in a new book by Cardinal Sarah, and Fr. Dan and David talk about the sacrament of Holy Communion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 20Ep. 2

#1914 - Biden, Burke, and the Berlin Wall

Fr. Dan and David explore the efforts used to fence people out of our communities, be they physical or spiritual. They discuss the priest who refused communion to former Vice President Joe Biden, the recent interview with Cardinal Burke, and the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 19Ep. 14

#1913 - California Fires, Close of the Synod, and Catholic Q&A

Fr. Dan and David look at the "new normal" in the Golden State, the lingering colonialism surrounding the end of the Amazon Synod, and Fr. Dan answers some questions about religious communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 19Ep. 13

#1912 - SCOTUS, Saints, and Northern Syria

Fr. Dan and David discuss the recent oral arguments in the Bostock case, the canonization of five new saints, and the unfolding situation in northern Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 19Ep. 12

#1910 - The third debate, the Amazon synod, and the Pope addresses schism

Fr. Dan and David give their take on the narrowing field of Democratic party candidates, and discuss the controversies around the upcoming Pan-Amazonian synod and Pope Francis's recent remarks about his American and international detractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 19Ep. 10

#1908 - Notre Dame, Thomas Merton, and the Mueller Report

In our last episode of the season, Fr. Dan and David talk about what should be saved and rebuilt at Notre Dame, the hit piece on Merton by Gary Wills, and whether or not impeachment is a viable way forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 01, 20191 hr 27 minSeason 19Ep. 8

#1907 - Live from the LA Religious Education Congress, Part 2

Fr. Dan and David continue their coverage of the LA Religious Education Congress. They speak with artist Mikey McGrath, LA REC program director Jan Pedroza, friend of the show Mary Switalski, and TeamRCIA co-founder Nick Wagner. We finish with a debrief conversation about LAREC, back in the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 20191 hr 20 minSeason 19Ep. 7

#1906 - Live from the LA Religious Education Congress, Part 1

In this episode, recorded live at the LA Religious Education Congress, Fr. Dan and David speak with author Steve Binz, Fordham professor of ethics Fr. Bryan Massingale, composer Tony Alonzo, and friend of the show Bridget Durham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 03, 201957 minSeason 19Ep. 6

#1905 - Signing Bibles, Insulin Rationing, and Michael Jackson

Fr. Dan and David explore President Trump's recent spree of autographing Bibles, the exploding crisis of drug costs, and how we balance cultural value and horrible behavior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 20191 hr 31 minSeason 19Ep. 5

#1903 - The Müller Mandate, the INF treaty, and Blackface

Fr. Dan and David look at the "correction" released by Cardinal Gerhard Müller, the threat to the INF treaty from "new" nuclear weapons, and the disturbing prevalence of casual racism in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 19Ep. 3

#1902 - Bishop Stowe, Davos, and the Female Diaconate

Fr. Dan and David look at Bishop Stowe's op-ed about Covington Catholic, the recent World Economic Forum, and they welcome Dr. Phyllis Zagano to discuss the history and future possibilities of the female diaconate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 06, 20191 hr 35 minSeason 19Ep. 2

#1901 - The Shutdown, the Steinfels Article, and the Synod

Fr. Dan and David talk about the fight over the border wall, as well as the Commonweal article on the PA Grand Jury Report, and the final document of the 2018 Youth Synod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 19Ep. 1

#1816 - Economic Inequality and the Church, with Dr. Kate Ward

Fr. Dan and David talk with Dr. Kate Ward of Marquette University about the reality of economic inequality and the role of the Church in addressing it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 201859 minSeason 18Ep. 6

#1815 - LGBTQI Issues in the Church, with Fr. James Martin, SJ

Fr. Dan and David have a candid conversation about solidarity with LGBTQI persons both inside and outside the Church, and they welcome Fr. Jim Martin to talk about his experiences of ministry among these communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 20181 hr 15 minSeason 18Ep. 15

#1809 - Summer Check-In

Fr. Dan and David gather in the studio to catch up on summer activities, and to talk a little bit about the craziness all around us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 02, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 18Ep. 9
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