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EP034: Everett FritzFaith formation for young people is an abysmal state. Everett Fritz, founder of Andrew Ministries, has made it his life's work to reform and equip youth ministers around the country to better serve young people and their families. In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, he dives into what families, priests, youth ministers, and parish staff can do to foster discipleship and create a place of true encounter for the next generation.Learn more about Everett by clicking here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP033: Peter RexIn this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary sits down with Peter Rex, a tech entrepreneur who’s not afraid to stand up for his values and his faith - even if he’s standing alone. This podcast dives into who Peter Rex is, his decision to move his company from the West Coast to Texas, his advice to young entrepreneurs, and how to focus on what’s truly important - your faith and your family.You won’t want to miss this unique episode!Please click here for more biographical information on Peter Rex.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP032: Ryan EllisIn this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary talks with Ryan Ellis about what’s going on with inflation. She asks (and gets answers to) questions like: What caused inflation? How can we work our way out of the current economic downturn? How can we best model the person-to-person solidarity that’s needed now more than ever?If you haven’t seen Ryan’s EDIFY video, please watch it at edify.us.Please click here for more biographical information on Ryan.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP031: Dr. Aaron KheriatyIn this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, psychiatrist and ethicist Dr. Aaron Kheriaty discusses missteps to the COVID-19 response, both by public health officials and our Church leaders. He also examines the effects of our loss of interpersonal connection during the pandemic, the sense of political homelessness many are feeling today, and how his Catholic faith inspired him through one of the hardest times in his life.BONUS: Hear Dr. Kheriaty’s reaction to a rapid-fire of pandemic buzzwords!If you haven’t seen Dr. Kheriaty’s EDIFY video, please watch it at edify.us.Please click here for more biographical information on Dr. Kheriaty.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP030: Kellie FiedorekAs Americans, our first amendment freedoms are essential to our lives. But what happens when the government starts to chip away at those rights? In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary sits down with Kellie Fiedorek, a legal expert who works to protect First Amendment freedoms, the sanctity of life, and the right to privacy. Kellie eloquently answers questions about religious freedom, the separation of church and state, and free speech so that you can know how to respond to and stand up for your rights.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

What do first dates, incense, and KISS all have in common? Listen to Jeff Cavins’ conversion story on this episode of The EDIFY Podcast.EP029: Jeff CavinsIn this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary sat down with her long-time friend Jeff Cavins about the surprising success of the Bible in a Year Podcast, the difference between Catholic and Protestant Bibles, and what Jeff’s favorite book of the Bible is and why. Also, hear Jeff’s story about how he came back to the faith and he and his wife’s funny first date.You can listen to Jeff’s podcast, The Jeff Cavins Show, by clicking here.Have you watched Jeff’s EDIFY video? Watch it by clicking here. Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP028: Rachael KillackeyIn this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary sits down with Rachael Killackey, founder and director of Magdala Ministries - a powerful resource for women struggling with pronography and sexual addiction. Rachael offers incredible wisdom and testimony to her struggles and vocation. Rachael also answers questions like: How does pornography affect men and women in different ways? Does their path to healing follow the same model? How does so-called purity culture actually harm women and how should these intimate topics be discussed in the Church?Learn more from Magdala Ministries by clicking here. If you haven’t seen Rachael’s EDIFY video, please watch it at EDIFY.us. Please click here for more biographical information on Rachael.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Why are pregnant mothers dying at much higher rates in the United States compared to other developed countries? Dr. Monqiue Chireau Wubbenhorst, an OB/GYN, has the answers.EP027: Dr. Monique Chireau WubbenhorstIn this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Dr. Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst tackles the data and debates surrounding maternal mortality rates in the United States. As an OB/GYN, Dr. Wubbenhorst also discusses some of the unintended consequences of abortion and the dangers she sees with the growing advocacy for abortion-by-mail. This podcast is a must-listen as our states start to debate these issues.If you haven’t seen Dr. Wubbenhorst’s EDIFY video, you can watch it at edify.us.Take a stand for life. Download our FREE Pro-Life Handbook here to learn how to defend the pro-life cause against any attack and build the culture of life.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

As we prepare to send our kids back to school this fall, Theresa Farnan discusses the state of public education in America.EP026: Theresa FarnanIn this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Theresa Farnan discusses the current state of public education in the United States. What are both the historic and modern goals of the public education establishment? What can parents do to stand up for their kids and their family values? Is public education redeemable at this point? If you haven’t seen Theresa’s EDIFY video, please watch it at edify.us. Gender ideology, identity politics, and critical race theory won’t go away on their own. America needs Catholics equipped with clear answers on how to navigate the murky waters of our nation’s education crisis. To learn more, download our FREE eBook here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Does the pro-life movement have a chance in deep blue states like California? Listening to this episode will truly give you hope.EP025: Theresa BrennanIn this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Mary sits down with Theresa Brennan, the director of the Right to Life League in California and a strong advocate for pro-life legislation. Mary and Theresa discuss abortion tourism, how abortion has opened the doors to increased gender clinics and sex trafficking, and the degradation of informed consent. What pro-abortion bills are being pushed through the legislative process and what are the pro-life bills we actually need in post-Roe America? Also, hear a short history of the grassroots pro-life movement in California. This conversation will truly give you hope for the future of the pro-life movement - even in a state often cast aside as hopeless.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube