Francis Effect podcast

Politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality

  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    #2416 - Advent, Chris White on Vatican News, and a Pop Culture Roundup

    Heidi, Dan, and David end the season with a conversation about how we are celebrating Advent and preparing for Christmas this year, as well as doing a roundup of what we have been watching and reading over the past few months. Plus Heidi interviews Chris White of National Catholic Reporter, and they discuss what might be coming next for the Francis papacy.

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    5 December 2024, 6:01 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    #2415 - Trump's Proposed Cabinet Picks, Renewed Debates about Hymns in Liturgy, and an Interview with Ann Garrido

    Heidi, Dan and David discuss the implications of Trump's cabinet picks for vulnerable populations. They look at the recent controversies around the liturgical use of certain hymns and songwriters, and Heidi interviews Ann Garrido about how to navigate difficult conversations during the holiday season.

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    21 November 2024, 6:01 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    #2414 - Post-Election conversation, featuring Sr. Simone Campbell and Fr. Bryan Massingale

    Heidi, Daniel, and David welcome their guests, Fr. Bryan Massingale and Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS, to look at the 2024 election and address the questions, How are we doing? How did we get here? and Where do we go from here?

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    7 November 2024, 6:01 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    #2413 - The Synod on Synodality, the 2024 elections, and an interview with Michael Canaris

    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

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    24 October 2024, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    #2412 - Hurricanes and Climate Change, Horan's News, and an interview with Massimo Faggioli

    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

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    10 October 2024, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    #2411 - Anti-Immigration bias, Religiosity among Gen-Z men, and an interview with Jeanne Lewis of Faith in Public Life

    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

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    26 September 2024, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    #2410 - The Season of Creation, Women Deacons, and an interview with Emily Reimer-Barry

    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

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    12 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    #2409 - Harris becomes the candidate, RNC and DNC conventions, and recent SCOTUS decisions

    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

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    29 August 2024, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    #2408 - SCOTUS Homelessness Case, Pop Culture Roundup, and an interview with Elizabeth Johnson

    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!

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    25 April 2024, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    #2407 - Dignitas Infinita, the passing of Bishop Gumbleton, and in interview with Natalia Impertatori-Lee

    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.

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    11 April 2024, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    #2406 - The Mar-A-Lago 'Catholic' Event, March Madness, and an interview with Bruce Morrill

    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

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    28 March 2024, 5:01 am
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