Francis Effect podcast

We collect last season's segments on the seven sacraments into one giant bonus episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David explore the academic discipline of "spirituality," and discuss how it fits in our understandings of faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David talk about the presumptive nomination of Joe Biden as the Democratic Party candidate, and finish out their discussions of the sacraments with Matrimony and Holy Orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David continue their discussion of the Sacrament of Penance with an in-depth conversation about the Seal of Confession, and how it applies in a number of real-world situations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David look at a recent round of laws designed to discourage environmental protests. Then they discuss David's recent piece on "prepper" culture in the National Catholic Reporter, and they continue their series exploring the sacraments with a conversation about penance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David record this episode remotely, as Illinois is under "shelter in place" guidelines. They discuss responses to COVID-19 in light of Catholic Social Teaching, the practice of "spiritual communion," and the sacrament of anointing the sick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of our on-location coverage of the LA Religious Education Congress. Fr. Dan and David speak to Jordan Denari Duffner, Gabriella Wilke and Regina Munch of Commonweal Magazine, composer David Haas, and Fr. Bryan Massingale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David visit the LA Religious Education Congress in Anaheim to speak with Robert Ellsberg, Phyllis Zagano, Tom Gibbons, and James Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David discuss the recent moves to limit asylum seekers and immigration, the troubles with the Iowa Caucus, and what some call the "orphaned sacrament" in the Roman Rite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paper of Record refuses to go on the record about the Democratic primaries, there is much confusion about what Pope Emeritus Benedict meant to say with his participation in a new book by Cardinal Sarah, and Fr. Dan and David talk about the sacrament of Holy Communion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David have differing views on recreational marijuana, but they are both fearful of looming war with Iran. They also start a new series on the 7 sacraments, with a discussion of baptism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David discuss the ongoing impeachment process, the narrowing field of Democratic candidates, and the theology and spirituality of Christmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David look at AG Barr's recent Notre Dame speech, the unfolding democracy movement in China's backyard, and the pros and cons of baptizing an alien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David explore the efforts used to fence people out of our communities, be they physical or spiritual. They discuss the priest who refused communion to former Vice President Joe Biden, the recent interview with Cardinal Burke, and the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David look at the "new normal" in the Golden State, the lingering colonialism surrounding the end of the Amazon Synod, and Fr. Dan answers some questions about religious communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David discuss the recent oral arguments in the Bostock case, the canonization of five new saints, and the unfolding situation in northern Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David quote a lot of Leviticus in this episode, but not the parts you usually hear about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David give their take on the narrowing field of Democratic party candidates, and discuss the controversies around the upcoming Pan-Amazonian synod and Pope Francis's recent remarks about his American and international detractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David discuss the long history of Republican anti-government philosophies, the implications of the new Cardinals named by Pope Francis, and what might be lacking from the recent USCCB statement on gun violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our last episode of the season, Fr. Dan and David talk about what should be saved and rebuilt at Notre Dame, the hit piece on Merton by Gary Wills, and whether or not impeachment is a viable way forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David continue their coverage of the LA Religious Education Congress. They speak with artist Mikey McGrath, LA REC program director Jan Pedroza, friend of the show Mary Switalski, and TeamRCIA co-founder Nick Wagner. We finish with a debrief conversation about LAREC, back in the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, recorded live at the LA Religious Education Congress, Fr. Dan and David speak with author Steve Binz, Fordham professor of ethics Fr. Bryan Massingale, composer Tony Alonzo, and friend of the show Bridget Durham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David explore President Trump's recent spree of autographing Bibles, the exploding crisis of drug costs, and how we balance cultural value and horrible behavior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David discuss the recent Vatican Summit on clergy sex abuse, the growing crisis in Venezuela, and the recent USCCB document "Open Wide Our Hearts" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David look at the "correction" released by Cardinal Gerhard Müller, the threat to the INF treaty from "new" nuclear weapons, and the disturbing prevalence of casual racism in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David look at Bishop Stowe's op-ed about Covington Catholic, the recent World Economic Forum, and they welcome Dr. Phyllis Zagano to discuss the history and future possibilities of the female diaconate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David talk about the fight over the border wall, as well as the Commonweal article on the PA Grand Jury Report, and the final document of the 2018 Youth Synod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David talk with Dr. Kate Ward of Marquette University about the reality of economic inequality and the role of the Church in addressing it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David have a candid conversation about solidarity with LGBTQI persons both inside and outside the Church, and they welcome Fr. Jim Martin to talk about his experiences of ministry among these communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Dr. Kimberly Lymore about the experience and struggles of Black Catholics in Chicago and in the Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David tackle three topics being talked about in current headlines from a Catholic perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David talk to CTU professor Carmen Nanko-Fernandez about the multi-leveled identities of Latino/a/x members of the Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Fr. Dan welcome NCR national correspondent Heidi Schlumpf to discuss the varied experiences of women in the Catholic Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David start off the new season with a series of reflections on the summer's unfolding sex abuse scandals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David gather in the studio to catch up on summer activities, and to talk a little bit about the craziness all around us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David wax enthusiastic about the Pope's apostolic exhortation, and then explore the Michael Cohen subpoena. They also talk about what listeners can expect in season three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David welcome their guest Dr. Jessica Coblentz to talk about mental health issues. They also discuss the upcoming Synod on Youth and the killing of Stephon Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Fr. Dan debrief the LA Religious Education Congress, and then look at two issues of systemic oppression through a lens of Catholic faith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David welcome America Magazine's Jim Keane to talk about the canonization of Oscar Romero. We also talk trade wars and the recent Supreme Court case, Janus v. AFSCME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Parkland students stand up to the NRA, same-sex partnerships continue to be a point of discussion, and David and Fr. Dan talk with NCR national correspondent Heidi Schlumpf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David welcome Fr. Gil Ostdiek, OFM, to talk about his 15 years of work with ICEL, translating the liturgy. We also talk about teaching theology, and the idolatry of the stock market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Fr. Dan discuss the Pope's recent comments on fake news, the rash of mass shootings since the beginning of the year, and the annual March for Life in Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David dive into the never ending saga of DACA, we discuss Dan's reading habits, and we examine a very troublesome bit of real estate in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Fr. Dan look back at the first season, discuss the recent Supreme Court case, and get nerdy about Star Wars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Father Dan get personal as they talk about their faith journeys. They also discuss the Vatican Observatory and Net Neutrality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hits just keep coming. This week Fr. Dan and David look at the USCCB reaction to the GOP budget, the scandal with candidate Roy Moore, and the recent open letter from Fr. Thomas Weinandy to the Pope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Fr. Dan welcome their first guest on the podcast: Professor C. Vanessa White of Catholic Theological Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Fr. Dan and David look at the current rumblings of nuclear conflict, Pope Francis's recent comments on the death penalty, and the Harvey Weinstein scandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and David dig into the question of Catholics giving alms, and look at the effects of Trump's recent decision to repeal DACA. They also take a few moments to get to know one another better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Dan and David talk about Graham-Cassidy, the recent attacks on Fr. Jim Martin and Dr. M. Shawn Copeland, and a powerful new essay by Ta-Nehisi Coates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices