USCCB First Freedom Podcast

May 29 2024 70 ep. 39 mins 36
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Learning to Disagree, with John Inazu

May 29 2024 25 mins  
In his recently published book, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect, John Inazu reflects on his experiences as a law professor and considers how we can build bridges with our neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones. Dr. Inazu talks with Aaron about the unique approach he takes in this book and what we can learn about how to disa

Citizens Yet Strangers, with Kenneth Craycraft

Apr 26 2024 53 mins  
Dr. Kenneth Craycraft of Mount St. Mary's Seminary & School of Theology in Cincinnati discusses his most recent book, Citizens Yet Strangers: Living Authentically Catholic in a Divided America. The book aims to help Catholics recover the grammar and moral imagination of Catholic teaching in their engagements with American culture.

The Genesis of Gender, with Abigail Favale

Mar 27 2024 39 mins  
Dr. Abigail Favale of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame discusses her book The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory, which weaves personal experience with expert knowledge to provide an in-depth yet accessible account of the gender paradigm—a framework for understanding reality and identity that has recently risen to prominence.

Religious Liberty and the Hermeneutic of Continuity, with Michael Dunnigan

Feb 23 2024 47 mins  
Michael Dunnigan discusses his book Religious Liberty and the Hermeneutic of Continuity: Conservation and Development of Doctrine at Vatican II. He addresses issues such as the foundation of religious liberty, whether Vatican II changed Catholic teaching, and what Dignitatis humanae is most fundamentally about.

The State of Religious Liberty in 2024, with Dan Balserak

Jan 19 2024 37 mins  
Dan Balserak, Director of Religious Liberty at the USCCB, discusses the USCCB's first Annual Report on Religious Liberty in the United States.

The Great Dechurching, with Ryan Burge

Dec 21 2023 41 mins  
We are currently experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in US history. Political scientist Ryan Burge, who contributed to the book The Great Dechurching, by Jim Davis and Michael Graham, joins Mary and Aaron to talk about who's leaving, why they are going, and what it will take to bring them back.

The Solemnity of Christ the King, with Fr. Gregory Schnakenberg, OP

Nov 15 2023 33 mins  
Fr. Gregory Schnakenberg of the Dominican House of Studies talks about the history, meaning, and contemporary relevance of the Solemnity of Christ the King.

Religion and the American Constitutional Experiment, with Richard Garnett

Oct 26 2023 44 mins  
Richard Garnett of the University of Notre Dame discusses the book Religion and the American Constitutional Experiment, 5th edition. He talks about how different understandings of religion contributed to our constitutional order, and describes six principles of the American vision of religious freedom.

Religious Liberty and the American Founding, with Vincent Phillip Muñoz

Sep 26 2023 41 mins  
Vincent Phillip Muñoz discusses his book Religious Liberty and the American Founding, which explores the political philosophy of the Founders and their understanding of religious freedom.

Do No Harm Update

Apr 27 2023 46 mins  
Dan Balserak and Madeleine Ostertag talk with Mary and Aaron about the latest updates on the seven proposed federal regulations that could harm religious freedom for healthcare workers, religious student groups, and faith-based organizations.