Catholic Answers Live #12436 Shrinking Population and the Catholic Answers Cruise – Flannel Panel! - Joe Heschmeyer
Oct 30, 2025
Explore the provocative question of whether non-Catholics can find salvation. Delve into the complexities of a shrinking population and its economic consequences, while also looking at the overpopulation myth criticized by Pope Francis. Enjoy tales of the infamous Louvre heist and Judd Apatow's mind-bending ayahuasca adventure where he encounters a vision of Jesus. The discussion spans cultural shifts in family planning and intriguing therapeutic uses of psychedelics. Get ready for a mix of humor, insights, and thought-provoking ideas!
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Overpopulation Fears Are Misframed
- Overpopulation fears were historically driven by media and policy, not just demographics.
- Pope Francis and hosts argue consumerism, not sheer population, is the real problem.
Culture Change Beats Programs
- Cultural conversion to pro-family values requires deep change rather than incentives.
- Joe Heschmeyer says genuine conversion of heart, often religious, is the lasting solution.
Seed Culture Through Your Family
- Be intentionally pro-family within your household to seed cultural shifts.
- Raise children with family values to influence future generations, Joe Heschmeyer argues.
