In today’s episode we’re talking about new medical technologies, such as gene editing, and the ability technology gives us to mold our bodies at will. We discuss the principles needed for discerning the use of such technologies. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about peacetime states of emergency and the role of government. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, how you can begin making a difference for your neighborhood or town this summer. Related Links: Pater Waldstein's Article, "The Lords of Nature": https://www.plough.com/en/topics/justice/culture-of-life/the-lords-of-nature Pater Waldstein's Blogs: https://sancrucensis.wordpress.com/ https://thejosias.com/ Stift Heiligenkreuz Abbey's "Chant Music For Paradise: https://open.spotify.com/album/1FJhltPJUcIh7ZhGHeklOo?autoplay=true -or- https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=eRyp4QPPc7g&list=OLAK5uy_kTgCDgrmDGmov-2vq5viJX2onx5m9TBno Locate your legislator: https://www.mncatholic.org/actioncenter/directory/

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Pater Edmund Waldstein on "The Lords of Nature"

In today’s episode we’re talking about the rise in people thinking of themselves not in terms of our physical being but instead placing primary importance on their interior being. What impacts does it have on society if one’s thoughts and feelings define one’s humanity and can the Christians bring a more stable understanding? In our mailbag segment we answer a question about political controversy and the role of clergy. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, tips for connecting with your lawmakers away from the Capitol. Related Links: Dr. Trueman's Book: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-rise-and-triumph-of-the-modern-self-hcj/ "The Rise of the 'Psychological Man'" article by Dr. Trueman: https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/11/72156/ Find My Legislators: https://www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/districts/

Dr. Carl Trueman Expounds on the Deeper Causes of the Sexual Revolution

In today’s episode we’re talking about the correct way to correct a bishop. Social media has enabled people to openly and widely air their grievances about Church hierarchy, but did you know that Canon Law actually gives us the principles of how to correct our Church leaders? In our mailbag segment, we answer a question about Church teaching and what it means to be in communion with the Church. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, we have suggestions for forming your conscience as a faithful citizen this summer. Related Links: Books: Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622436/live-not-by-lies-by-rod-dreher/9780593087398 "What it Means to be Human" by Carter Snead: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674987722 "Uprooted" by Grace Olmstead: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608726/uprooted-by-grace-olmstead/9780593084021 "From Tolerance to Equality" Darel Paul: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481306959/from-tolerance-to-equality/ "Dominion" by Tom Holland: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/tom-holland/dominion/9780465093526/

Gregory Caridi on How to Correct Bishops Correctly

In today’s episode we’re talking about bioethics in public policy and what should be considered when it comes to policies impacting the human body. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about special legislative sessions and why they seem to be so commonplace. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, we're going to be talking about special observances in the month of June. Related Links: Prof. Snead's Book: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674987722 Sacred Heart Novena: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/novena-prayer-to-the-sacred-heart-311 Religious Freedom Week: https://www.mncatholic.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek/

Carter Snead on How the Body Should Inform Public Policy

In today’s episode we’re talking about America in crisis and how focusing on truth, beauty, and goodness can help revitalize our country. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about the relationship between our government leaders and Church leaders. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, what you can do to continue building relationships with your elected leaders now that the regular session has come to an end. Related Links: Dr. Hartch's Book: https://www.angelicopress.org/a-time-to-build-anew-hartch Inside the Capitol: https://www.mncatholic.org/bishops-meet-with-state-leaders-to-advocate-for-life-dignity-and-the-common-good/ Action Alert - Thank Your Legislators: https://www.mncatholic.org/action-alert-thank-your-legislators-for-their-service/

Dr. Todd Hartch on How to Build America Anew Through Finding the True, Good, and Beautiful

In today’s episode, we’re talking about thinking for yourself and what a lack of critical thinking says about the current state and future of American politics. In our mailbag segment, we answer a question about meeting the needs of parents who want more opportunities to choose the right school for their child’s needs. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, what you can do to begin preparing for the annual nationwide Religious Freedom Week. Related links: The James Madison Program at Princeton University - https://jmp.princeton.edu/ Religious Freedom Week -https://www.mncatholic.org/religiousfreedomweek/

Dr. Robert George on the Necessity of Critical Thinking Amid Today's Group Think Culture

In today’s episode we’re talking about our roots – the places we come from – and why so many people end up needing to uproot themselves to pursue education or careers. Could changes to public policy help enliven communities facing “brain drain”? In our mailbag segment we answer a question about advocacy efforts and policy priorities now that our regular session will continue into a special session. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, we have details on an important effort to help ensure your taxpayer dollars won’t go to abortion. Related links: Uprooted is available on: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Uprooted-Recovering-Legacy-Places-Behind/dp/0593084020 Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608726/uprooted-by-grace-olmstead/ Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/uprooted-recovering-the-legacy-of-the-places-we-ve-left-behind/9780593084021

Grace Olmstead on Recovering the Legacy of the Places We've Left Behind

In today’s episode we’re talking about elites and the challenges that their ideologies pose for proponents of marriage and the family. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about building relationships with Members of Congress without ever going to D.C. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, now that Minnesota’s regular session is done, what you can do to keep building bridges with your legislators.

Dr. Darel Paul on How Elites Brought America to Same-Sex Marriage

In today’s episode we’re talking about the Church and the State and what history can teach us about how the Church can engage with liberal democracy. We're speaking with Dr. Andrew Jones of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and author of "Before Church and State" and "The Two Cities: A history of Christian Politics." See below for links to his books including a coupon code to use for ordering the book! In our mailbag segment we answer a question about what happens at the Capitol in the final days and hours before the regular session comes to an end. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, the most effective thing you can do before session ends on Monday to make sure your legislators hear you. Related links: Order Dr. Jones' books: https://stpaulcenter.com/item-authors/andrew-willard-jones/ Coupon Code for 25% of "Before Church and State": BRIDGEBUILDER (all one word - enter during checkout)

Dr. Andrew Jones on What History can Teach Us About How the Church can Engage with Liberal Democracy

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the role of Catholic higher education in providing thought leadership that is confident, comprehensive, steady, and humble and what impact this can have on the public square. In our mailbag segment we answer a question from a new listener who is eager to learn more about advocating for life and dignity. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, what you can do before Minnesota’s regular session wraps up in the coming weeks. Related links: Prime Matters https://www.primematters.com/ University of Mary: https://www.umary.edu/

The Role of Catholic Higher Ed. in Creating Thought Leaders & Influencing the Public Square

In today’s episode we’re talking about the landscape of school choice legislation across our country and how COVID has made that need more clear. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about how Catholic education is being supported in Minnesota. In our bricklayer segment, we have an opportunity to be a public witness to the faith and pray for our elected leaders. Links: Catholic Education Partners https://catholiced.us/

Shawn Peterson on the Progress of School Choice Efforts Across the Nation

In today’s episode we’re talking about why for Christians the end result of something – no matter how good it is – is not justified by the way someone gets to that result. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about an effort by the government to place a new fee on local churches. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, we have great library of videos that will help form you as a faithful citizen.

Scott Richert On Why For Christians The Ends Do Not Justify The Means

In today’s episode we’re talking about medical ethics and how it pertains to COVID-19 and other emerging bio-medical issues and how as Catholics we can apply our faith to decisions being made on these issues when it comes to policy. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about marijuana and what the church teaches when it comes to policies to regulate its use. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, how you can help create true educational choice for kids throughout Minnesota.

Louis Brown On Catholicism, Medical Ethics, and Healthcare Policy

In today’s episode we’re talking about advocating in the public square and whether we are called to be “counter-cultural”. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about legislative efforts to decriminalize poverty. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, how you can join in the fight against physician assisted suicide.

Gunnar Gundersen On The Dead End of Counter-Cultural Catholicism

In today’s episode we’re talking about the transformative role of Christianity in the development of the Western mind and its enduring impact on science, secularism, and even atheism. In our mailbag segment we answer a question about building up the City of God. And of course, we want to leave you with some practical tips on how you can start to put your faith into action. In our bricklayer segment, there’s a renewed effort to allow for groups such as Planned Parenthood to teach in schools. How you can speak out against this.

Tom Holland On the Role Of Christianity in the Western Mind

Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) is the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. MCC supports the ministry of our state’s Catholic bishops by: Working with political and community leaders to shape legislation that serves human dignity and the common good. Educating Catholics and the public about the ethical and moral framework that should be applied to public policy choices. Mobilizing the Catholic community to make its voice heard in the public arena.

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