Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David explore the dysfunction at the top levels of the Republican party, as demonstrated by the recent vacancy of the Speaker of the House, and discuss Laudate Deum, the recent addendum to Laudato Si’. In our last segment, Heidi interviews Kate McElwee, executive director of the Women's Ordination Conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 23Ep. 12
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the threat of government shutdown and its effects on the vulnerable, and look at the recent friction in Cologne, Germany over the blessing of same-sex unions, and Heidi interviews Brian Flanagan of New Ways Ministry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 23Ep. 11
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the mixed Catholic response to the ongoing migrant crisis here in America and abroad, they look at the writers' and actors' strikes through a lens of Catholic Social Teaching, and Heidi interviews LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 23Ep. 10
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David kick off season 13 with a look back at the non-stop events of the summer, including the four indictments (so far) against former President Donald Trump, and they look ahead to the upcoming Season of Creation, in light of our ongoing and worsening climate crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 23Ep. 9
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David go on the road for a live taping at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana. They end season 12 by looking ahead to Pride month in June, and to the 2024 election, as well as talking about what they've been watching and reading. Please join them for Season 13, starting in September! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 23Ep. 8
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the future prospects of space flight, the recent statements by Tennessee bishops in the gun control debate, and the next phase of the Synod on Synodality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 23Ep. 7
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the recent actions of the Tennessee Legislature, the potential scandal brewing around Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and the recent repudiation of the so-called "Doctrine of Discovery" by the Vatican Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 23Ep. 6
Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the plans from the Biden administration to shut down COVID testing and support in the coming weeks, the recent guidance document from the Committee on Doctrine at the USCCB regarding Transgender persons, and how we are preparing for the coming of Holy Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 23Ep. 5
Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David look at the recent suit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News, the recent accusations by Bishop Paprocki against his brother Bishops, and an exploration of the untapped possibilities of the Holy Spirit in our faith lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 23Ep. 4
Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David look back at a decade of Francis's papacy, the environmental effects of the train derailment in Ohio, and the recent Supreme Court cases that could change the internet as we know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 23Ep. 3
Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the efforts of Florida Governor Ron Desantis to change the AP curriculum, the parallels between anti-Trans and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and the policies of many Catholic schools and dioceses, and the challenges and joys of entering the season of Lent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 23Ep. 2
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and his legacy. They also explore the many facets of synodality, as they look at a recent essay by Cardinal McElroy about welcoming the marginalized, and the possibilities that arise in letting the excluded voices of women play a role in our liturgies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 23Ep. 1
Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David explore the most recent revelations from the Congressional hearings on January 6th, discuss the recent removal of Frank Pavone from the clerical state, and talk about their hopes for Christmas and the New Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 22Ep. 16
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the issues at play in recent oral arguments in the 303 Creative case, look at the fans and opponents of synodality in the USCCB and beyond, and explore what diplomatic possibilities might lay ahead for Vatican-China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 22Ep. 15
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent attack on the LGBTQ community in Colorado, the implications of the recent elections for leadership in the USCCB, and talk about the beginning of Advent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 22Ep. 14
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David do a round-up of the 2022 Midterm elections, explore recent Supreme Court cases and their effects on Affirmative Action and Native tribal law, and discuss recent anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Catholic dioceses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 22Ep. 13
Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the recent remarks from rapper Ye and their consequences, the aftermath of yet another horrific school shooting, and the recent political comments from Archbishop Chaput Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 22Ep. 12
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look back at the complex legacy of the Second Vatican Council, look ahead to the November midterm elections, and look all around for good things to watch and read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 22Ep. 11
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at Catholic Governors using migrants as political pawns, the recent synthesis reports from the Synod on Synodality, and recent developments and long-term effects in the ongoing war in Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 22Ep. 10
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David kick off season 11 with a look back at the summer break, and they explore the impact of the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II as well as recent policies from dioceses to exclude LGBTQ+ parishioners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 22Ep. 9
Heidi, Fr. Daniel and David look at the implications of the recently-leaked Supreme Court decision that likely will overturn Roe v. Wade, and the impact of closing the USCCB-run Catholic News Service, and then they look back at the season and ahead to the summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 22Ep. 8
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the recent anniversary of Network Lobby, the takeaways from the French elections, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's recent attacks on both major corporations and the vulnerable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 22Ep. 7
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David take it a little easy for Holy Week, and catch up on shows and music that they've each been enjoying. They also nerd out about liturgy at the beginning of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2022•56 min•Season 22Ep. 6
Heidi, David, and Fr. Daniel discuss the recent reforms allowing more lay leadership, the recent allegations connecting Ginni Thomas to the January 6th insurrection, and the Seante confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 22Ep. 5
Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the recent round of legislation aimed at LGBTQ+ persons, the relationship of nuclear disarmament to the war in Ukraine, and the grim second anniversary of the COVID pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 22Ep. 4
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the recent Russian attack on Ukraine, they explore the Pope's live video conference with students across the Americas, and they talk about what they are planning for the season of Lent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 22Ep. 3
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the recent focus of right wing groups on Catholic organizations working on the southern US border, the firing of two faculty advisors at a Catholic school newspaper,, and welcome Fr. Bryan Massingale to discuss the recent upsurge in book bans across the nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 22Ep. 2
Heidi, David, and Fr. Daniel discuss what they did between seasons, the life and legacy of Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hahn, and the impact of recent state bills and diocesan policies on the dignity and wellbeing of transgender persons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 22Ep. 1
Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the ongoing canonization process for Dorothy Day, recent developments with new Ways Ministries and the Vatican, and take a look back at some of the best and worst of 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 21Ep. 19
Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the takeaways from the recent USCCB meeting, the continuing dangers of COVID-19, and the verdicts in recent murder cases in Wisconsin and Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 21Ep. 15
