Episodes

  • Episode 84: Dr. Elvira Parravicini

    Episode 84: Dr. Elvira Parravicini
    May 10 2024
    The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture presented the 2024 Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal—the nation’s most important award for heroes of the pro-life movement—to Dr. Elvira Parravicini, founding director of the Neonatal Comfort Care Program and professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center. She established the Neonatal Comfort Care Program (NCCP) in 2008 to address the complex medical and non-medical needs of infants affected by life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Today, the NCCP connects families with medical professionals, speech pathologists, lactation consultants, child life specialists, psychologists, and chaplains who work together to provide comfort, support, and specialized medical care for babies and their families in a compassionate environment. Special Guest: Elvira Parravicini.
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    25 mins
  • Episode 83: Church Life Africa

    Episode 83: Church Life Africa
    Apr 25 2024
    The growing population and vibrant faith of African Catholics have engendered a long-expressed hope that the future of the Church is in Africa. Based on a model of solidarity and mutual enrichment between the Church in Africa and the Church in the United States, Church Life Africa (CLA), a strategic initiative at the University of Notre Dame, takes this hope seriously and calls for an intentional investment in its promise. Special Guests: Fr. Joachim Ozonze, Fr. Ken Amadi, and Fr. William Orbih.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 82: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy

    Episode 82: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
    Apr 12 2024
    Natalie MacMaster married Donnell Leahy in 2002, who came to prominence as the lead fiddle player for The Leahy Family. Together the pair have released two albums together. The first, One, was released in 2015. The pair released a traditional Christmas album, A Celtic Family Christmas, the year after. Natalie and Donnell have toured the world together and even feature their seven music-loving children in their performances. Special Guests: Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster.
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    44 mins
  • Episode 81: Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C.

    Episode 81: Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C.
    Mar 18 2024
    Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C. is president of Holy Cross Family Ministries, originally established by Venerable Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. to promote family prayer for peace. Today, HCFM is an international organization of ministries including Family Rosary, the Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life, the Catholic Mom blog, and Family Theater Productions. Special Guest: Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C..
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    31 mins
  • Episode 80: Randall B. Smith

    Episode 80: Randall B. Smith
    Jan 26 2024
    Randall B. Smith returns to the studio to discuss his book, "From Here to Eternity: Reflections on Death, Immortality, and the Resurrection of the Body." We chat about how the incarnation of Jesus instituted a radical new way of understanding the universal experience of death. Special Guest: Randall Smith.
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    42 mins
  • Episode 79: Gary Anderson

    Episode 79: Gary Anderson
    Jan 12 2024
    Gary Anderson is interested in all dimensions of Biblical studies. His specialization is in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, but because of his interest in the history of interpretation, he also works in Second Temple Judaism and early Christian sources. Special Guest: Gary Anderson.
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    43 mins
  • Episode 78: Michael New

    Episode 78: Michael New
    Feb 10 2023
    Michael J. New, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Social Research at the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Dartmouth College, Dr. New received a master’s degree in statistics and a doctorate in political science from Stanford University in 2002. He researches and writes about the social science of pro-life issues, and gives presentations on both the positive impact of pro-life laws and the gains in public support for the pro-life position. He is a frequent blogger on National Review Online "The Corner". Special Guest: Michael New.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 77: Micheal Flaherty

    Episode 77: Micheal Flaherty
    Nov 22 2022
    Micheal Flaherty is a film and podcast producer who has been involved in bringing beloved books to the big screen including the Chronicles of Narnia, The Giver, Charlotte's Web, and Holes, as well as docudramas and documentaries like Amazing Grace and Waiting for Superman. Special Guest: Micheal Flaherty.
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    32 mins