The Francis Effect

Midterm elections, Magnifica Humanitas chapter 3, and an interview with Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy

Heidi, Daniel, and David explore the wild landscape of the upcoming midterms, they continue their study of Magnifica Humanitas with a look at chapter 3, and Heidi interviews Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy of the Catholic Mobilizing Network

Sandburg MediaOctober 22, 2026

The failed execution of Christa Pike, chapter 2 of Magnifica Humanitas, and in interview with Marianne Duddy-Burke

Heidi, Daniel, and David dig into the second chapter of the new papl encyclical, to look at the foundations that undergird Catholic Social Teaching. They also discuss the application of that social teaching in the context of the recent attempt to execute Christa Pike in Tennessee. In the final segment, Heidi interviews Marianne Duddy-Burke, the executive director of DignityUSA.

Sandburg MediaOctober 8, 2026

Bishop Barron on empathy, Magnifica Humanitas Chapter 1, and an interview with Ed Hahnenberg

Heidi, Daniel, and David continue their explorations of the new papal encyclical, and they bring a critical eye to Bishop Barron's recent attacks on so-called "toxic empathy." Heidi brings us an interview with theologian and author Ed Hahnenberg about synodality and ministry.