Francis Effect podcast

Oct 23 2024 122 ep. 171

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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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#2413 - The Synod on Synodality, the 2024 elections, and an interview with Michael Canaris

Oct 23 2024 75 mins

Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the role of Catholic voters in the upcoming elections, and we look at the concluding weeks of the Synod on Synodality and explore its possible impacts, and then Heidi is in conversation with Michael Canaris of Loyola University Chicago, who just returned from Rome after leading a student delegation to engage with the Synod Learn more about your ad c

#2412 - Hurricanes and Climate Change, Horan's News, and an interview with Massimo Faggioli

Oct 09 2024 93 mins

In this extended episode, we look at the recent climate devastation in the southeast, debrief with Daniel about his recent announcement, and Heidi interviews Massimo Faggioli about the October meeting of the Synod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2411 - Anti-Immigration bias, Religiosity among Gen-Z men, and an interview with Jeanne Lewis of Faith in Public Life

Sep 25 2024 66 mins

Heidi, Daniel, and David talk about the recent rise in calumny among Catholic candidates and elected officials, they look at changing demographics in Gen Z, and Heidi talks with Jeanne Lewis, CEO of Faith in Public Life, about the recent uptick in political violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2410 - The Season of Creation, Women Deacons, and an interview with Emily Reimer-Barry

Sep 12 2024 71 mins

Heidi, Daniel, and David explore the history and possibilities of women in the diaconate, look at the current Season of Creation in light of increasing environmental destruction, and Heidi interviews author and ethicist Emily Reimer-Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2409 - Harris becomes the candidate, RNC and DNC conventions, and recent SCOTUS decisions

Aug 28 2024 80 mins

Heidi, Dan, and David kick off season 15 with a look back at summer politics - from the shakeup in the Democratic presidential ticket, to the Republican and Democratic conventions, and some earth-shaking Supreme Court decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2408 - SCOTUS Homelessness Case, Pop Culture Roundup, and an interview with Elizabeth Johnson

Apr 24 2024 77 mins

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David end season 14 with a look at the media they've been consuming lately, as well as looking at a recent Supreme Court case that might affect care for the homeless. Then Heidi interviews Sr. Elizabeth Johnson. Have a great summer, and we'll see you in the fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2407 - Dignitas Infinita, the passing of Bishop Gumbleton, and in interview with Natalia Impertatori-Lee

Apr 10 2024 71 mins

Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David talk about the recent DDF instruction on human dignity, with an eye to its implications for LGBTQIA+ communities. Next, they look at the life and legacy of Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, and Heidi interviews Professor Natalia Imperatori-Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2406 - The Mar-A-Lago 'Catholic' Event, March Madness, and an interview with Bruce Morrill

Mar 27 2024 72 mins

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent ‘prayer’ event held in support of Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago, and Heidi and Daniel teach David some things about basketball. Also, Heidi interviews Bruce Morrill, Chair of Catholic Studies at Vanderbilt University about the upcoming Eucharistic Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2405 - The presidential race begins, the demise of Church Militant, and an interview with Michael O'Loughlin

Mar 13 2024 73 mins

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss Super Tuesday and the State of the Union address, then they look at the recent collapse of the ultra-right-wing website, Church Militant, and Heidi interviews Michael O'Loughlin, recently named Executive Director of Outreach Catholic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2404 - IVF fallout, an attack on Annunciation House, and an interview with Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow

Feb 28 2024 77 mins

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at recent court rulings that have resulted in confusing and at points disastrous consequences for parents undergoing IVF treatments. Next they look at Texas AG Ken Paxton's recent accusations against Annunciation House, a ministry serving migrants, and Heidi interviews Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow, Director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies