The Francis Effect

Threats to the Department of Education and Georgetown Law School, and an interview with Rev. Angela Denker

Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the recent attacks on education, both generally and specifically, by the Trump administration, and Heidi interviews Rev. Angela Denker about Christian nationalism.

Sandburg MediaMarch 13, 2025

The Pope's health, potential cuts to Medicaid, and an interview with Shannon Evans on Lent

Daniel, Heidi, and David look at the GOP's recent attacks on Medicaid, and join their prayers with the world on behalf of the health of Pope Francis. Heidi interviews NCR's Shannon Evans about lenten spirituality

Sandburg MediaFebruary 27, 2025

The Francis Effect presents: The Four Theologians

In this special episode of The Francis Effect, co-host Heidi Schlumpf moderates a roundtable of four theologians: Dr. Bryan Massingale and Dr. Cristina Traina, both of Fordham University in New York, and Dr. Hille Haker and Dr. Miguel Diaz, both of Loyola University Chicago. The guests react to the first month of the second term of President Donald Trump in light of Catholic theology.