Francis Effect podcast

Sandburg Media

Two theologians walk into a bar... No, seriously: This podcast is about the real world of politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality. Your hosts, Fr. Dan Horan and David Dault, bring you a mix of perspectives, from Abbey Road to Metaphysical Graffiti. Dan is a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. David is a radio producer and Catholic convert. They both have doctorates in theology. It is the best possible kind of nerdy.

156 Episódios

#2613 - The 40th anniversary of the "Halloween Letter," chapter 4 of Magifica Humanitas, and an interview with Kathleen McChesney
05/11/2026
1:17:13
In this episode., Heidi, Daniel, and David dig into the fourth chapter of the new papal encyclical, discuss the 40th anniversary of the Church's problematic pronouncements about LGBTQIA+ persons, and Heidi interviews Kathleen McChesney, who worked with the Church during the height of the sex abuse crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#2612 - Midterm elections, Magnifica Humanitas chapter 3, and an interview with Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy
22/10/2026
1:22:34
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#2611 - The failed execution of Christa Pike, chapter 2 of Magnifica Humanitas, and in interview with Marianne Duddy-Burke
08/10/2026
1:20:40
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#2610 - Bishop Barron on empathy, Magnifica Humanitas Chapter 1, and an interview with Ed Hahnenberg
24/09/2026
1:28:16
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#2609 - The Season of Creation, Magnifica Humanitas Introduction, and an interview with Steve Schneck
10/09/2026
1:20:13
Heidi, Daniel, and David dive in to the new papal encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, for a season-long exploration of its themes and meanings. They also catch up on their summer activities, and ponder what it means to journey through the Season of Creation during a time of increasing climate peril. Then Heidi interviews Steve Schneck, president of Catholics for the Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#2608 - President Trump's clashes with Pope Leo, Earth Day and ecospirituality, and an interview with Natalia Imperatori-Lee
23/04/2026
1:28:28
Heidi, Daniel, and David discuss the continuing saga of American political leaders trying to lecture the Pope on Catholic doctrine, and then they turn to a discussion of the recent Earth Day remembrance, asking whether it sould be seen as a celebration or a lament. Then Heidi interviews Natalia Imperatori-Lee about the upcoming Women's Ordination Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#2607 - Pope Leo's first Holy Week, Supreme Court conversion therapy decision, and an interview with Aaron Robertson
09/04/2026
1:28:49
Heidi, Daniel, and David discuss Pope Leo's strong anti-war stance during his first Holy Week, and they explore the role of the USCCB in a recent Supreme Court decision about conversion therapy. Then Heidi interviews Aaron Robertson about the history of Black Catholics, with a focus on the history of Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#2606 - Cesar Chavez controversy, Pope Leo speaks out against the Middle East war, and an interview with Kate Ward
26/03/2026
1:14:19
Heidi, Daniel, and David look at recent horrific revelations about the labor leader, Cesar Chavez, as well as exploring the Pope's pushback against the war with Iran. In our third segment, Heidi interviews Dr. Kate Ward about the meaning of work in Catholic Social Teaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#2605 - The war in Iran, amicus brief on birthright citizenship, and the Oscars
12/03/2026
1:12:19
Heidi, Daniel, and David explore whether or not we are, in fact, at war (we are), and whether or not the US should continue to recognize birthright citizenship (we should). Then, in the third segment, David and Heidi try to figure out how we can find time to watch more movies, because Dan has seen them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#2604 - Rubio in Munich, the Olympics, and an interview with Bishop Brendan Cahill
26/02/2026
1:23:21
Heidi, Daniel, and David examine the recent speech by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich, and they geek out about their favorite Winter Olympic sports. Then Heidi interviews Bishop Brendan Cahill of the diocese of Victoria, Texas, and Chair-Elect for the USCCB Committee for Migration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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156 Episódios

#2613 - The 40th anniversary of the "Halloween Letter," chapter 4 of Magifica Humanitas, and an interview with Kathleen McChesney

#2612 - Midterm elections, Magnifica Humanitas chapter 3, and an interview with Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy

#2611 - The failed execution of Christa Pike, chapter 2 of Magnifica Humanitas, and in interview with Marianne Duddy-Burke

#2610 - Bishop Barron on empathy, Magnifica Humanitas Chapter 1, and an interview with Ed Hahnenberg

#2609 - The Season of Creation, Magnifica Humanitas Introduction, and an interview with Steve Schneck

#2608 - President Trump's clashes with Pope Leo, Earth Day and ecospirituality, and an interview with Natalia Imperatori-Lee

#2607 - Pope Leo's first Holy Week, Supreme Court conversion therapy decision, and an interview with Aaron Robertson

#2606 - Cesar Chavez controversy, Pope Leo speaks out against the Middle East war, and an interview with Kate Ward

#2605 - The war in Iran, amicus brief on birthright citizenship, and the Oscars

#2604 - Rubio in Munich, the Olympics, and an interview with Bishop Brendan Cahill