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July 30, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here  Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 30, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 29, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 29, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 28, 2010Second Hour Our Topic – Divorced. Catholic. Now What? Divorce is hard. And despite the Catholic Church's teaching against divorce, Catholics divorce at the same rate as the rest of society. Especially for Catholics, divorce is a complicated issue that is hard on spouses, children, family and friends – it affects us all. When a Roman Catholic experiences divorce, there is much confusion over just what the annulment process is and what it's significance is, as well as other issues that create uncertainty, such as being able to receive Communion, what the Catholic Church's views on dating are, and certainly the issue of remarriage. But most importantly, Catholic men and women struggle to find support and healing from divorce. Lisa Duffy has suffered through the pain of being a divorced Catholic and knew that after seven years intense struggle, spiritual growth, personal triumphs, and finally remarriage in the Church and the birth of three miracle children, her one desire was to help others who were suffering find hope and healing. She is the co-author of, Divorced. Catholic. Now What? Navigating Your Life After Divorce and joins us to discuss the opportunity for a tremendous healing experience, no matter how long it's been since a divorce and what the family and friends of a divorcee can do to aid the process. Due to technical difficulties, this show is not available at this time.
July 28, 2010First Hour Our Topic - What is ‘good’ and ‘evil’? WHO decides? Raymond de Souza Due to technical difficulties, this show is not available at this time.
July 27, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 27, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 26, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 26, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 23, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Catholic Church Architecture and the Spirit of the Liturgy We talk with Dr. Denis McNamara about the deep meanings of liturgical art and architecture, and by association, the Sacred Liturgy itself. He is here to help us to drink deeply from the wells of the tradition, to look with fresh eyes at things thought to be outdated or meaningless, and glean the principles which underlie the richness of the Catholic faith.
Second Topic – Catholics, Hollywood, Faith, Film and Culture
Joan of Arcadia, Mission Impossible, Batman Forever, and That '70s Show have been some of the biggest productions in film and television. But did you know that Christians have been behind the scenes of these and other box office smashes? Industry professional Barbara Nicolosi has discovered that the Church is very much alive in Hollywood--and making a difference! Barbara presents a fascinating look at Hollywood through the eyes of Christian writers, producers, and executives living out their faith behind TV shows, on movie sets, and in studio offices. She tells us what you can do to close the gap between Christianity and culture. Listen Here
July 23, 2010First Hour - Listen Here First Topic – CatholicVote.org CatholicVote.org is a dynamic new national project employing powerful new media and technology focused on shaping the minds and imagination of the American people through prayer, grassroots education, and action. Founded in 2008, CatholicVote.org is neither conservative nor liberal, neither Republican nor Democrat. We aspire to be something even greater. The late William F. Buckley once described the purpose of National Review, the celebrated magazine that he founded, by explaining: "It stands athwart history, yelling Stop!" CatholicVote.org might similarly be described as "standing athwart history, yelling Rejoice!" President Brian Burch joins us.
Second Topic – Does Social Justice Require Socialism?
Does social justice require socialism? Fr. Robert Sirico is here to answer that question and address the increasing calls for government intervention in financial market regulation, health care, education reform, and economic stimulus in the name of “social justice.” Listen Here
July 22, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Freedom Rides
As the civil-rights movement was simmering in the early 1960s, black men and women, often accompanied by white sympathizers, boarded buses in the American South and sat wherever they wanted. These “freedom riders” challenged local and state laws and customs that kept the races separate on public transportation as well as in waiting rooms and restrooms. Now, a new kind of freedom rider will take to the road as “Freedom Rides for the Unborn” turns the ignition key. It’s a project of Priests for Life and PFL President Fr. Frank Pavone joins us.
Second Topic – Dr. Berwick, the Final Exit Network, and the future for the disabled in America
A national right-to-die organization has launched a controversial billboard campaign to inform terminally ill and elderly adults that they have a right to end their own lives – but critics say the group is simply preying on vulnerable senior citizens and mentally unstable people. The Georgia-based Final Exit Network says it provides a service for ailing people who want to die, giving them the information, materials and emotional support they need to commit suicide. Between this outrage and the recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – a man who advocates for rationed health care – we have Bobby Schindler to discuss the future for the disabled in America.
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July 22, 2010First Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Federal Judge Hears Arguments on Constitutionality of Obamacare
Moments after President Obama signed the so-called health care reform bill into law in a televised White House ceremony, the Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor Michigan, filed a federal lawsuit challenging its constitutionality in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The purpose of the lawsuit is to permanently enjoin enforcement of the new health care legislation. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Law Center itself, and four individuals from the Southeastern Michigan area. None of the individuals have private health care insurance; all object to being forced to purchase health care coverage; and all object to being forced to pay for abortions, which is contrary to their religious beliefs. A hearing was held on this lawsuit yesterday and Thomas More attorney Rob Muise is here to tell us what happened.
Second Topic – Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century
Citizens across the country are fed up with the politicians in Washington telling us how to live our lives—and then sticking us with the bill. But what can we do? Actually, we can just say “no.” As New York Times bestselling author Thomas E. Woods, Jr., explains, “nullification” allows states to reject unconstitutional federal laws. For many tea partiers nationwide, nullification is rapidly becoming the only way to stop an over-reaching government drunk on power. From privacy to national healthcare, Woods shows how this growing and popular movement is sweeping across America and empowering states to take action against Obama’s socialist policies and big-government agenda.
Third Topic – Boy Scouts of America Turn 100 – How have they survived in tact in our PC ACLU world?
This summer the Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 100th Anniversary. In honor of this anniversary we talk to Hans Zeiger. He is not the typical postmodern young twenty something. You don't see his type portrayed on The Real World on MTV. But he isn't alone. He is part of a movement that is alive and well-and thriving. Hans is a Boy Scout. More specifically, he is an Eagle Scout. And he is tired of the attack on the Boy Scouts by those who would like to see it assimilated into the politically correct culture that dominates many of our nation's institutions. He analyzes a half-century of events leading up to the present struggle for the soul of the Boy Scouts. Hans shows how those who wish to destroy the scouts are attacking it for what it represents at its core-Christian values. He paints a picture in which the Boy Scouts have been spat upon and cursed by its critics. Groups as diverse as the United Way, ecumenical church denominations, unions, educational and medical organizations, judges, and politicians have labeled the Boy Scouts as bigots and homophobes. He is here to let the world know the truth about scouting and why it has succeeded while so many have given in and failed.
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July 21, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here Our Topic – Direct to my Desk - Ban the burqa? France has passed a ban on the burqa. This is the conservative Islamic head-to-toe covering with mesh or a slit at the face that is worn by some Muslim women in public. French President Sarkozy called the burqa "subservience," not religious garb. Other European countries are taking up the issue as well. In Iran, the Islamic government takes just the opposite view. Women must be mostly covered – hair, neck, and loose-fitting clothes on the body – as a sign of religious morality. It may be hard for an American to fathom – this idea that government would dictate a religious dress code. Why? Because it violates the separation of church and state. It suppresses religious freedom. And in a broader sense, it squelches identity – for isn't fashion (religious or not) a means of self-expression? We revisit the issue of the burqa. Ban the burqa? Or ban such bans? We want to hear from you.
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July 21, 2010First Hour - Listen Here First Topic – From the Battlefield, to the Courtroom, to Congress? During the height of our conflict in Iraq, Brian Rooney’s public service didn’t mean talking - it meant fighting as a United States Marine. It meant hard service in the Iraqi desert and infamous kill zones like Fallujah and Najaf. Brian Rooney has spent his life doing the right thing for this country: defending our freedom on the battlefield, and defending our conservative values in the courtroom. Now, Brian wants to take that fighting spirit where we need it most - to Congress. We talk with Brian about his campaign, his vision for the future, and his campaign. Second Topic – Get Low For years, townsfolk have been terrified of the backwoods recluse known as Felix Bush. People say he's done all manner of unspeakable things -- that he's killed in cold blood; that he's in league with the Devil; that he has strange powers -- and they avoid him like the plague. Then, one day, Felix rides to town with a shotgun and a wad of cash, saying he wants to buy a funeral. It's not your usual funeral for the dead Felix wants. On the contrary, he wants a 'living funeral,' in which anyone who ever had heard a story about him will come to tell it, while he takes it all in. But on the big day, Felix is in no mood to listen to other people spinning made-up anecdotes about him. This time, he's the one who is going to do the telling about why he has been hiding out in the woods. The film is Get Low and Robert Duval is here to talk about it. Third Topic – Boy Scouts of America Turn 100 – How have they survived in tact in our PC ACLU world? This summer the Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 100th Anniversary. In honor of this anniversary we talk to Hans Zeiger. He is not the typical postmodern young twenty something. You don't see his type portrayed on The Real World on MTV. But he isn't alone. He is part of a movement that is alive and well-and thriving. Hans is a Boy Scout. More specifically, he is an Eagle Scout. And he is tired of the attack on the Boy Scouts by those who would like to see it assimilated into the politically correct culture that dominates many of our nation's institutions. He analyzes a half-century of events leading up to the present struggle for the soul of the Boy Scouts. Hans shows how those who wish to destroy the scouts are attacking it for what it represents at its core-Christian values. He paints a picture in which the Boy Scouts have been spat upon and cursed by its critics. Groups as diverse as the United Way, ecumenical church denominations, unions, educational and medical organizations, judges, and politicians have labeled the Boy Scouts as bigots and homophobes. He is here to let the world know the truth about scouting and why it has succeeded while so many have given in and failed. Listen Here
July 20, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Kresta Comments – The Catholic Church and Science This week in the year 1822 Gregor Mendel, the Austrian monk and botanist who discovered the basic laws of genetic inheritance was born. This is a Catholic monk who is one of the greatest contributors to modern science. So why is it that when you think of the Catholic Church and science – you inevitably think of Galileo? Why not Mendel? Why not Pasteur? Why not Copernicus? Al has the answers. Second Topic – Vatican Norms, The Economy in Detroit, NFP Conference in Detroit, and 35 years as a priest Archbishop Allen Vigneron joins us for his regular monthly segment. We discuss the economy in MI, the new Vatican norms, the NFP Conference at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and His Excellency’s 35th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Listen Here
July 20, 2010First Hour - Listen Here First Topic – New Vatican Norms Issued: More Important Than You Think? The Holy See Press Office has published a revised edition of the 2001 norms dealing with clerical abuse of minors and other “exceptionally serious” crimes against faith and morals. While the norms dealing with sex abuse have dominated Catholic news outlets, the secular press has zeroed in on the inclusion of “the attempted ordination of a woman” among the revised Vatican norms for “extremely serious” crimes. Fr. Peter Stravinskas is here to look at the revised norms and makes the case that both of these story lines are quite important. Second Topic – Kresta Comments – Papal Infallibility 140 years ago this week, the Vatican I Council voted 533 to 2 in favor of "papal infallibility" as defined that "the Roman Pontiff, when he speaks ex cathedra, that is, when in discharge of the office of pastor and teacher of all Christians, by virtue of his supreme apostolic authority he defines a doctrine regarding faith or morals to be held by the universal Church . . . is possessed of that infallibility with which the divine Redeemer willed that his church should be endowed. Al has a defense of papal infallibility. Third Topic – Orthoscopy: Clear Vision to See What We Ought To Do Does our society have only fifty years left in its existence? While some spread doom and gloom claiming that our civilization is about to come to an end, Deacon Joe Hulway presents a more positive outlook in his first work, Orthoscopy. He maintains that we are merely stuck in a painful adolescent stage of societal development - that many of our problems result because we prefer to act like teenagers and not adults. It is a time of rebellion and can be one of great danger unless we clear our vision to see the paths that lead to maturity. The author draws upon his life experiences as a parent, an engineer, a manager, an ordained minister, and a youth leader to offer reflections to guide you to have clearer vision for finding the truth. He demonstrates the value of faith, encourages us all to be philosophers, points out the dangers of applying labels to ourselves and to others, and examines the value of asking good questions. Listen Here
July 19, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here Our Topic – The Godless Delusion - A Catholic Challenge to Modern Atheism The New Atheists came on the contemporary scene with an unprecedented mixture of confidence and scorn. And, sadly, most of the books written in response have conveyed an impression of ad hoc defensiveness. But not this one. The Godless Delusion by Patrick Madrid and Kenneth Hensley wages a full-scale frontal assault on the tallest turret of the New Atheists’ stronghold— the claim to moral and rational superiority. With remorseless logic, wit, skill, and boundless, joyful enthusiasm it lays waste that stronghold, routs the enemy, occupies the high ground for Christ their king, and dares anyone to retake it. Pat joins us. Listen Here
July 19, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Our Topic – Fired for Presenting Church Teaching While Teaching a Class on the Catholic Church? Alliance Defense Fund attorneys have sent a letter to University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign officials on behalf of a popular, highly regarded professor who was fired for explaining the position of the Roman Catholic Church on human sexual behavior to members of his Introduction to Catholicism class. A university cannot censor professors’ speech--including classroom speech related to the topic of the class--merely because certain ideas ‘offend’ an anonymous student. Dr. Kenneth Howell, who had been teaching at the university since 2001, was relieved of his duties based in part on an anonymous complaint sent via e-mail to university officials. The e-mail was sent by the friend of an anonymous student who claimed to be “offended” by Howell. Ken joins us with his attorney, Jordan Lawrence. Listen Here
July 16, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Authentic “Social Justice” and how it is misunderstood by the political Left AND Right Listen Here
July 16, 2010First Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Lost Souls Lost Souls is the first novel in the second trilogy of Dean Koontz's Frankenstein series, and the fourth book overall. Koontz puts a singular twist on this classic tale of ambition and science gone wrong and forges a new legend uniquely suited to our times—a story of revenge, redemption, and the razor-thin line that separates humanity from inhumanity as we consider a new invitation to apocalypse. Second Topic – July 16, 1945 – The Nuclear Age Begins On this day in 1945 the atomic bomb was tested at Trinity, Los Alamos where the scientists there were the first humans to witness the power of a nuclear weapon. Jon Hunner is the author of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Cold War, and the Atomic West and is here to explore the promise and peril of the Atomic Age Third Topic – Inception and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Our resident film critic, Steven Greydanus says “A day or two after seeing Christopher Nolan's much-anticipated Inception, my head's still reeling. I don't think it will stop until I see it again. Once is not enough. One thing I'm confident of: Inception is the most audacious and multifaceted Hollywood entertainment for grown-ups I've seen in years: a brainy, bravura achievement inviting comparison to the most inspired work of Hollywood visionaries” He is here to explain! Listen Here
July 15, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Catholic Radio Coming to Boston! Holy Family Communications is pleased to announce the agreement to purchase WBIX 1060AM in Boston, MA. The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network, a division of Holy Family Communications, will broadcast to a population of over 5.5 million with a new upgrade, this 50,000-watt signal. Scot Landry, the Secretary for Catholic Media for the Archdiocese of Boston stated, “Cardinal Seán O’Malley and many of us at the Archdiocese have prayed for years to have a strong Catholic radio presence here. As you know, Boston has been one of the only major media markets without 24/7 Catholic radio. The programming that will run has been proven nationally, and we are happy that Catholics in Boston now will be able to listen to it.” Dave VanVickle, Director of Advancement at Holy Family Communications is with us. Second Topic – Ten Facts Most Catholics Don’t Know (But Should!) Every time Gary Zimak hears someone claim to be an “ex-Catholic”, a sense of sadness comes over him. In just about every case, people leave the Catholic Faith due to a lack of understanding. After all, if Catholics truly believed that they were members of the one, true Church founded by Christ (and necessary for their salvation), nobody would ever leave! In an effort to help clarify what the Catholic Church teaches, Gary has compiled a list of 10 important facts that every Catholic should know. More than simply Catholic trivia, these are important concepts that can help us to better understand and defend our beliefs. Gary joins us. Third Topic – Kresta Comments – The Demographics of Islam Listen Here
July 15, 2010First Hour - Listen Here First Topic – In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving First came the bestselling book, then the Oscar-nominated movie—the story of Michael Oher and the family who adopted him has become one of the most talked-about true stories of our time. But until now, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy have never told this astonishing tale in their own way and with their own words. For Leigh Anne and Sean, it all begins with family. Leigh Anne, the daughter of a tough-as-nails U.S. Marshal, decided early on that her mission was to raise children who would become "cheerful givers." Sean, who grew up poor, believed that one day he could provide a home that would be "a place of miracles." Together, they raised two remarkable children—Collins and Sean Jr.—who shared their deep Christian faith and their commitment to making a difference. Sean is here to tell their story. Second Topic – Vatican revises norms for clerical abuse of minors, other ‘exceptionally serious’ crimes The Holy See Press Office has published a revised edition of the 2001 norms dealing with clerical abuse of minors and other “exceptionally serious” crimes against faith and morals. The revised norms also list crimes against faith and morals that were not included in the 2001 document, including heresy, apostasy, schism, “the indirect violation of the seal” of Confession, “the recording and divulgation of a sacramental confession done with malice,” “the attempted ordination of a woman,” and “the acquisition, possession or distribution of pornographic images of minors under the age of 14. We look at the significance of this development with Matthew Bunson. Listen Here
July 14, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Fired for Presenting Church Teaching While Teaching a Class on the Catholic Church? Alliance Defense Fund attorneys have sent a letter to University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign officials on behalf of a popular, highly regarded professor who was fired for explaining the position of the Roman Catholic Church on human sexual behavior to members of his Introduction to Catholicism class. A university cannot censor professors’ speech--including classroom speech related to the topic of the class--merely because certain ideas ‘offend’ an anonymous student. Dr. Kenneth Howell, who had been teaching at the university since 2001, was relieved of his duties based in part on an anonymous complaint sent via e-mail to university officials. The e-mail was sent by the friend of an anonymous student who claimed to be “offended” by Howell. Ken joins us with his attorney, Jordan Lawrence. Second Topic – Kresta Comments – The Demographics of Islam Listen Here
July 14, 2010First Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Kresta Comments – The Demographics of Islam Second Topic – The Mystery of Predestination: According to Scripture, the Church, and St Thomas Aquinas How can an all-loving God choose some people for eternal salvation while permitting others to fall away? Doesn't God offer the same amount of saving grace to everyone? Isn't predestination a Protestant doctrine? Author and apologist John Salza seeks to answer these questions, and others, about that most ineffable and confounding of Christian beliefs: that God chooses to infallibly direct certain people to salvation but not others. Drawing deeply upon Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, Salza says that a proper Catholic understanding of the doctrine of predestination is interconnected with two other central mysteries: the ability of mankind to choose freely to accept or reject God's saving grace, and the inability of mankind to accept God's grace without first being moved by His grace from within. Listen Here
July 13, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here Our Topic – Many Are Called: Rediscovering the Glory of the Priesthood In Many Are Called, Dr. Scott Hahn enthusiastically encourages Catholics around the world to renew their focus on the sacred role of the Catholic priest. Using his unique ability to present deep spiritual and theological ideas in the language of everyday life, Dr. Hahn examines the biblical and historical roots of the priesthood to explain the centrality of the priest in the life of the Church. He brings reinvigorated attention to the many roles of the priest—provider, mediator, protector, teacher, judge, and more—all of which are united in the priest's place as spiritual father to God's people, and ultimately he shows that it is through the priest, empowered by God, that the continuing presence of Jesus Christ makes itself known to our world. Listen Here
July 13, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Our Topic – Politics for Christians: Statecraft As Soulcraft Politics is concerned with citizenship and the administration of justice--how communities are formed and governed. The role of Christians in the political process is hotly contested, but as citizens, Francis Beckwith argues, Christians have a rich heritage of sophisticated thought, as well as a genuine responsibility, to contribute to the shaping of public policy. In particular, Beckwith addresses the contention that Christians, or indeed religious citizens of any faith, should set aside their beliefs before they enter the public square. What role should religious citizens take in a liberal democracy? What is the proper separation of church and state? What place should be made for natural rights and the moral law within a secular state? Listen Here
July 12, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Sharia in Dearborn, MI? Is it illegal to preach Christianity to Muslims in America now? Acts 17 Apologetics, a Christian evangelistic group, says they were kicked out of this year’s Arab Festival in Dearborn, Mich., and arrested for doing nothing but talking to Muslims. Islamic law forbids Christians to preach to Muslims. Is Dearborn, MI under Sharia law? Rob Muise is defending Acts 17 Apologetics and is here to discuss this case. Second Topic – Direct to My Desk Listen Here
July 12, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Talking about the "things that matter most" on July 12 First Topic – The Miracle of a Summer Fog – July 12, 1776 In July 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, formally "dissolving the connection" with Great Britain. In August, the resolve of the new country was severely tested when the Army, under the direction of George Washington, found itself in precarious circumstances on Long Island, defeated in battle, "facing a superior force, and with only one route of retreat — over the East River." As the British prepared for a final assault, a freak summer storm blew in, halting their advance. And, as the American Army began what seemed like a hopeless retreat over the river, they were enshrouded by a dense, and unlikely, summer fog, allowing the troops to make their way to safety. Chris Stewart is the author of Seven Miracles That Saved America, and he is here to talk about the “Summer Fog” of July 12, 1776. Second Topic – The Judas Syndrome: Seven Ancient Heresies Return to Betray Anew Throughout two millennia of Christian history, the great heresies have tried to destroy the Faith by perverting the truths that Christ taught the apostles. Beginning in Jesus' own time with the betrayal of the arch-heretic Judas, and continuing through the centuries, waves of error have threatened to swamp the Church, only to break and be dashed upon the Rock of Peter. However, though they may be defeated for a time by saints, popes, councils, and even force of arms as long as sin and error remains in our fallen world these heresies can never be truly vanquished. This condition is the Judas Syndrome; it betrayed Christ unto death, and it afflicts His Church and the world unto this day. In these pages, author Tom Colyandro investigates seven of the most harmful, most seductive, heresies in Church history, and discovers that although their faces may have changed, they are indeed with us once more. Tom joins us. Listen Here
July 09, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – What The Week Long LeBron James Ego Charade Can Tell Us About The State Of the World, As Well As The Catholic Church “What a fraud. What a scared little kid. Greatest player of all time? This guy? Nope. Not now. Not ever. Not even if LeBron James wins five rings in the next five years -- which he should.” Those are the words of one sports columnist – but shared by a large percentage of basketball fans after the self-proclaimed “King James” embarked on a month-long self-aggrandizing, arrogant, display of everything that we teach our kids is wrong with sports which culminated in an hour-long ESPN special last night for LeBron to announce where he would play next. Dave Hartline has some insights into what this charade can teach us about the world and the Church. Second Topic – TBA Third Topic – Cross International Catholic Outreach – The Kobonal Haiti Mission Cross International Catholic Outreach is an international Catholic relief and development ministry that assists the poorest of the poor around the world, reaching countless souls with the love of Christ and the message of the “good news’ of salvation. They work in more than 40 countries throughout Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Cross International President Jim Cavnar is here to talk about their Kobonal Haiti Mission. The mission provides good schools and clean water. Teen pregnancy is down; Voodoo has disappeared; and the village enjoys a vibrant Catholic community. But there is still a long way to go. Listen Here
July 09, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Talking about the "things that matter most" on July 9 First Topic – The Recovery Prevention Act of 2009 Once President Obama signs the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill into law, the topic of how to fix Wall Street will no longer resonate in the Beltway. Financial regulation will have come and gone without either party realizing that getting this issue wrong isn't a disaster for the future. A bad law -- as this one will be -- will add to the disaster now, further stalling job creation and crippling the administration's economic agenda. Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute is here to tell us how she really feels. Second Topic – Another Stoning in Iran? The Iranian Embassy in London is denying reports by media and human rights groups that a convicted adulterer would face death by stoning for her crime. The execution of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, 43, who has already spent five years in prison and received 99 lashes for alleged adultery, would "disgust and appall the watching world," the British Government declared. Later Thursday, the Iranian Embassy took issue with those comments, releasing its own statement that "according to information from the relevant judicial authorities in Iran, she will not be executed by stoning punishment." It was uncertain if Ashtiani would face death by another means. We talk to Faraz Sanei of Human Rights Watch. Listen Here
July 08, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Direct to my Desk Listen Here
July 08, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Talking about the "things that matter most" on July 8 First Topic – SCOTUS: Calif. university’s policy upheld, but school still barred from targeting Christian group An ideologically split Supreme Court has ruled that a law school can legally deny recognition to a Christian student group that won't let gays join. The court turned away an appeal from the Christian Legal Society which sued to get funding and recognition from the University of California's Hastings Law School. Hastings says no recognized campus groups may exclude people - taking it as far as saying a NAACP group could not reject a white supremacist. The court on a 5-4 judgment upheld the lower court rulings saying the Christian group's First Amendment rights of association, free speech and free exercise were not violated by the college's nondiscrimination policy. We debate it with Rob Boston of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State and Jordan Lawrence of the Alliance Defense Fund. Second Topic – Parenting with Grace: The Catholic Parents' Guide to Raising almost Perfect Kids 2nd Edition Family therapist and parent, Gregory Popcak, and his wife, Lisa, are back with their second edition of Parenting with Grace: The Catholic Parents' Guide to Raising almost Perfect Kids. This latest updated version continues to guide parents through each stage of child development from infancy to adolescence, offering additional age-specific advice on parenting with grace. Filled with honesty, practical examples, and thought-provoking quizzes, the book helps parents discover their own God-given instructional manual for creating a highly individualized, completely Catholic parenting plan for raising their children. Listen Here
July 07, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic– Kresta Comments Second Topic – Bleeding Hands, Weeping Stone: True Stories of Divine Wonders, Miracles and Messages Miracles are real! And the history of the Church, from ancient times to the modern day, is full of them. God in His mercy has not only given us the revealed truths of Scripture and Tradition, but in all times and places has exercised his power on earth in extraordinary ways: to teach, correct, warn, and inspire His people according to the needs of the age. Elizabeth Ficocelli is here to reveal history's most magnificent miracles. Some of them are quiet and simple, some of them are dramatic bordering on outrageous but all of them are signs of God's loving, providential hand at work in the world, continually inflaming our hearts to greater faith and more ardent love. Listen Here
July 07, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Talking about the "things that matter most" on July 7 First Topic – American Cicero: The Life of Charles Carroll Aristocrat. Catholic. Patriot. Founder. Before his death in 1832, Charles Carroll of Carrollton - the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence - was widely regarded as one of the most important founders. Today, Carroll's signal contributions to the American founding are overlooked, but in the fascinating new biography American Cicero, historian Bradley Birzer rescues Carroll from this unjust neglect. Born out of wedlock, Carroll became the best educated founder, a man of supreme intellect, imagination, and integrity. He recognized the necessity of American independence well before most other founders, brilliantly analyzed the situation in the run-up to the Revolution (though that analysis is now ignored by historians), inspired the creation of the U.S. Senate, and helped legitimize his religion, Roman Catholicism, in America. In this week after the 4th of July, we examine this fascinating Founding Father. Second Topic – The Vatican Secret Archives The Vatican Secret Archives have fuelled people's imaginations for centuries, most recently and notably Dan Brown (who has said he wasn't allowed in!). For the very first time, a publisher was allowed access to the archive without restriction. The result is an unprecedented and fascinating visual tour of this private place where the reader is not only able to view the public rooms that are only open to academics, but also the areas closed to the public, some decorated with 16th and 17th century frescoes, others stocked with documents dating back to the 8th century. Publisher Paul Van de Huevel joins us. Listen Here
July 06, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – Jesus and Money: A Guide for Times of Financial Crisis Widespread unemployment. Record home foreclosures. A vulnerable stock market. Government bailouts. In the wake of a sobering global recession, many Christians realize they need to rethink their approach to money. Here, respected New Testament scholar Ben Witherington III explores what the Bible does--and doesn't--say about money. He clearly and concisely examines what Jesus and his earliest followers taught about wealth and poverty, money and debt, and tithing and sacrificial giving to helps us understand the proper role of money in modern Christian life. Along the way, he critiques the faith promise and health-and-wealth approaches to these issues, showing what good stewardship of God's possessions really looks like. Church study groups, pastors, church leaders, students, and all who are concerned about making sense of money in a world of economic uncertainty will value this book. Second Topic – Religious Ideas for Secular Universities During the last century American students and scholars have found it increasingly difficult to discuss the relation of religion to the mission of self-consciously secular colleges and universities. Respected scholar C. John Sommerville offers thought-provoking reflections on this subject in a conversational style. Sommerville explores the crisis of the secular university, argues that religion and secular universities need each other, and examines how Christianity shows up on both sides of our “culture wars.” The astute reflections in Religious Ideas for Secular Universities point the way to a dialogue that would do justice both to religious insights and to truly neutral secular education. Listen Here
July 06, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Talking about the "things that matter most" on July 6 First Topic – The Reformation Project Reformation - The usual term for the religious movement which made its appearance in Western Europe in the sixteenth century, and which, while ostensibly aiming at an internal renewal of the Church, really led to a great revolt against it, and an abandonment of the principal Christian beliefs. Due to the great amount of ignorance and misconception about the Reformation, Fr. Mitch Pacwa has embarked on a 10-part video series entitled The Reformation Project. We take a look. Listen Here
July 04, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 04, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 02, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here First Topic – All Things SCOTUS: Recent Decisions and Elena Kagan Today we welcome the Dean and Dean Emeritus of Ave Maria Law School, Gene Milhizer and Bernard Dobranski, to sit down for a legal roundtable. We look the confirmation hearings for Elena Kagan and the recent decisions of the Supreme Court including the Chicago gun ban, suing the Vatican, and Christian groups on secular campuses. Second Topic – TBA Listen Here
July 02, 2010First Hour - Listen Here Ave Maria Radio's flagship national production is Kresta in the Afternoon, hosted by journalist/author/evangelist Al Kresta.
Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope isn't limited to spiritual subjects - Al talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.
Al Kresta is a broadcaster and journalist who draws upon his unique faith background to create what is perhaps the most fascinating - and most spiritually constructive - talk show on radio today. Over the years, Al has engaged in vigorous discussions or debates with guests as varied as Mother Angelica, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes, Gloria Steinam, Scott Hahn, Judge Robert Bork, Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Bowie Kuhn, Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King III, Deal Hudson, John Cardinal O'Connor, Chuck Colson, Archbishop Chaput, Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr, George McGovern, Richard Gephardt, C. Everett Koop, Ollie North and James Cardinal Stafford. Listen Here
July 01, 2010Second Hour - Listen Here Talking about the "things that matter most" on July 1 Topic One – Many Are Called: Rediscovering the Glory of the Priesthood In Many Are Called, Dr. Scott Hahn enthusiastically encourages Catholics around the world to renew their focus on the sacred role of the Catholic priest. Using his unique ability to present deep spiritual and theological ideas in the language of everyday life, Dr. Hahn examines the biblical and historical roots of the priesthood to explain the centrality of the priest in the life of the Church. He brings reinvigorated attention to the many roles of the priest—provider, mediator, protector, teacher, judge, and more—all of which are united in the priest's place as spiritual father to God's people, and ultimately he shows that it is through the priest, empowered by God, that the continuing presence of Jesus Christ makes itself known to our world. Listen Here
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