The Francis Effect

IVF fallout, threats to Annunciation House, and an interview with Kathleen Dorsey Bellow

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at recent court rulings that have resulted in confusing and at points disastrous consequences for parents undergoing IVF treatments. Next they look at Texas AG Ken Paxton's recent accusations against Annunciation House, a ministry serving migrants, and Heidi interviews Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow, Director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies in New Orleans

Sandburg MediaFebruary 29, 2024

Superbowl Ads, Priestly Celibacy, and an Interview with Joyce Rupp

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David talk about the "He Gets Us" ad campaign, and who might be funding it. Then they look at recent discussions around priestly celibacy, and a meeting of the Council of Cardinals to discuss women's issues with some actual women, and Heidi interviews author Joyce Rupp about Lent.

Sandburg MediaFebruary 15, 2024

$83 Million Judgement Against Donald Trump, Papal Audience with Vatican Journalists, and an Interview with Ansel Augustine

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the implications of the recent defamation suit against Donald Trump, and talk about the role of journalism in 21st-century Catholic life, and Heidi interviews Ansel Augustine about the synod and the experiences of Black Catholics.