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EP014: Andrea PIcciotti-BayerA first amendment lawyer and mom of 10, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer speaks with Scot on religious freedom, conscience rights, and the first amendment. What does the separation of church and state really mean? What is our role as Catholics to ensure our God-given rights (such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) are protected for generations to come? Is it true that recently the Supreme Court is hearing more religious freedom cases? Andrea answers these questions and more on this episode of The EDIFY Podcast.Hear more from Andrea on Twitter, her podcast, and on the Conscience Project’s website.If you haven’t seen Andrea’s EDIFY video, please watch it at EDIFY.us. Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

First Things editor Rusty Reno discusses how Catholics can respond to the decrease in solidarity and the increase in populism across America.Rusty Reno is the Editor of First Things, America's most influential journal of religion & public life. Today in America there is economic and cultural disenfranchisement, voter and intellectual dissatisfaction, and a crisis of solidarity. This has led to societal fragmentation, despite the slogans of “inclusion” and “tolerance.” This episode discusses these trends, how they are affecting our culture, and what can be done about them.  Explore First Things on Twitter, Facebook, and on its website by clicking here.Read more from Rusty Reno here.If you haven’t seen Rusty Reno’s EDIFY video, please watch it at EDIFY.us. Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Curtis Martin discusses how to grow from a passive believer to an active disciple for Christ.Curtis Martin, founder of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), discusses how we can magnify the Catholic Faith. FOCUS serves over 200 physical and 100 digital campuses, involving tens of thousands of college students in weekly discussion groups. In this episode, Curtis shares his recommendations for how you can strengthen your parish and domestic church.  You can find FOCUS’s curated resources for bible studies, personal prayer, discipleship, small groups and more by clicking here.Hear more from Curtis on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and read more about him by clicking here. If you haven’t yet seen Curtis’s EDIFY video, please watch it at EDIFY.us.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Thomas W. Carroll discusses why prioritizing Catholic Identity leads Catholic Schools to thrive.EP011: Thomas W. CarrollIn this podcast episode, Thomas W. Carroll, Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese of Boston, shares with Scot how he got involved with Catholic schools, key areas that are needed to “put the Catholic back in Catholic schools” and discusses his newest project, Lumen Verum Academy. Thomas’s tips for putting the Catholic back in Catholic schools:Catholic school administrators must be Catholic mission-focused and drive quality Schools must prioritize the spiritual formation of children, including helping students get to know young priests, seminarians and religiousMale teachers, especially in younger grades, are important to show all students that church should not be viewed as a feminine pastimeCatholic Schools must reject the status quo of declines in enrollment and curriculum.  Instead, they should make the Catholic Faith central. This will lead to growth.If you haven’t seen Thomas’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

Mary Eberstadt discusses the evolution of American culture, and Fr. Arne Panula’s lasting wisdom.Mary Eberstadt provides great resources to help Catholics talk about hard issues such as the sexual revolution, increased secularization, the importance of the traditional family, and religious freedom.  In this episode, Scot and Mary discuss her research and writing - diving into many topics, including the sexual revolution’s effects on men, women and children, what it is doing to churches and the impact it has had on our nation’s politics.  Mary also gives insight on a book she wrote about Father Arne Panula with thoughts from his last days on how Catholics should live, work and best help to build up the Kingdom of God.Mary’s books discussed in this podcast:Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity PoliticsHow the West Really Lost God: A New Theory of SecularizationAdam and Eve after the Pill: Paradoxes of the Sexual RevolutionIt’s Dangerous to Believe: Religious Freedom and Its EnemiesThe Last Homily: Conversations with Fr. Arne PanulaPlease click here for more biographical information on Mary.If you haven’t seen Mary’s EDIFY video, please watch it at EDIFY.us.Access to more of Mary’s writings and interviews can be found here, on her website.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Father Roger Landry discusses the universal call to holiness, giving practical resources to grow in your faith - privately and publicly.EP009: Father Roger LandryBecoming holy doesn’t happen by accident. Father Roger Landry, the twin brother of EDIFY podcast host Scot Landry, gives us a handful of great (and practical) resources to begin or advance our journey on the road to holiness, including how to lead others into the light of Christ by living our faith publicly. Father Landry also discusses his ministry on CatholicPreaching.com and at the United Nations. Resources for Living your Faith in the World:Father Landry’s book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help you Grow Closer to GodThe Leonine Forum - Cultivating Catholic Professionals for Lives of Virtuous LeadershipCompendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - The Pontifical Council for Justice and PeaceEvangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) - Saint John Paul IIForming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United StatesLiving the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics - A Statement by the Catholic Bishops of the United StatesFather Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River who currently serves on the staff of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations. Please click here for more biographical information on Father Landry. If you haven’t seen Father Landry’s EDIFY video, please watch it at EDIFY.usTo hear more from Father Landry, find him on Twitter, YouTube and CatholicPreaching.com!Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Mary FioRito discusses Cardinal George’s leadership and legacy as well as pro-life hopes for 2022.EP008: Mary FioRitoOur guest, Mary FioRito, talks with Scot about her experience working with Cardinal George, the former Archbishop of Chicago, how he was one of the intellectual giants of the Church in this age and how he embraced physical suffering for the good of the Church. Mary also addresses Cardinal George’s advice for living boldly as Catholics in the public square, her hope resulting from the Dobbs v. Jackson oral arguments at the Supreme Court, and how the pro-life movement is tied to the Christmas story.Documentary - Glorious Lives: Cardinal Francis George on FORMED.Mary’s bio and access to columns, publications, and radio appearances can be found here.  Hear more from Mary on Twitter.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Chris Stefanick discusses the importance of living a joyful life - even when the world seems dark.EP007: Chris StefanickChris Stefanick, founder of Real Life Catholic, joins Scot to discuss living in authentic joy, the power of personal invitation and friendship, and that the blueprint of your life should be the truth of the Gospel. Chris also discusses his new program, Living Joy, a video retreat on the 9 rules that will change your life.Chris Stefanick is President of Real Life Catholic. His video messages, articles and live talks typically impact more than one million individuals per month. Please click here for more biographical information on Chris.If you haven’t seen Chris’ EDIFY video, please watch it at EDIFY.usHear more from Chris on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.Learn more about Living Joy, Real Life Catholic’s new video retreat, here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

How might the Dobbs’ case change abortion law in America? Carter Snead explains.EP006: Carter SneadHow could the Dobbs’ case impact abortion law going forward? In this episode, Carter and Scot discuss that topic as well as the impact of new developments in biotechnology as they affect human dignity and Carter’s ongoing work at the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture.Carter Snead is Professor of Law and Director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame. Please click here for more biographical information on Carter. If you haven’t seen Carter’s EDIFY video, please watch it at EDIFY.usDo you want to learn more about the topics mentioned in this podcast? The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture is a great resource. You can find them on YouTube and Facebook.You can read Carter’s book, What it Means to be Human: the Case for the Body in Public Bioethics, here and his journal articles here. Also, consider following Carter on Twitter.Read Carter’s Amicus brief to the Supreme Court on Dobbs’ here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

This entrepreneur defended JPII’s life as a Swiss Guard.EP005: Andreas WidmerAndreas Widmer, author of The Pope & The CEO, recalls his time as a Swiss Guard and the impact that Pope St. John Paul II had on him as a young man. Andreas also discusses his current work at The Catholic University of America where he teaches students how to build businesses that succeed through implementing the Church’s wisdom on economics and the human person. Andreas Widmer is the founder and director of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America. Please click here for more biographical information on Andreas.If you haven’t seen Andreas’ EDIFY video, please watch it at EDIFY.usHear more from Andreas on Twitter or at his personal website.Learn more about CUA’s Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship:Website - https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/entrepreneurship-center/index.htmlInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cioccacenter/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/CioccaCenter/Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube