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Glad You Asked

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Have you ever had a question about Catholicism that you couldn't find an easy answer to? Or a question about a teaching or tradition that seemed to have five different answers, none of them satisfactory? Or maybe you even had a question you felt you weren't allowed to ask. The new podcast from U.S. Catholic, Glad You Asked, may be just what you are looking for. Join U.S. Catholic editors Emily San... more

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Recent Guests

John Stowe
Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington, Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual
Diocese of Lexington
Episode: #87: Bishop John Stowe - Would St. Francis appreciate being your garden statue?
Natalia Imperatori-Lee
Theologian whose scholarship focuses on ecclesiology, feminist theologies, and Latinx theologies.
Author of Women in the Church
Episode: #86: Natalia Imperatori-Lee - Was Mary an apostle?
Kat Armas
Cuban-American writer and theologian, author of 'Abuelita Faith' and 'Sacred Belonging'
Episode: #85: Kat Armas - Was Mary a revolutionary?
Julie Hanlon Rubio
Shea-Heusaman Professor of Christian Social Ethics and Associate Dean at Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
Jesuit School of Theology
Episode: #84: Julie Hanlon Rubio - Was Mary a feminist?
Sister Eilis McCulloh
Sister of the Humility of Mary and grassroots education organizing specialist at NETWORK
NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice
Episode: #83: Eilis McCulloh - Does the church support universal health care?
Lorna Gold
Executive Director at the Laudato Si Movement and expert on climate justice
Laudato Si Movement
Episode: #82: Lorna Gold - What does the church really teach about climate change?
David Swanson
Executive director of World BEYOND War and author
World BEYOND War
Episode: #81: David Swanson - Is there such thing as a just war?
Stephen Schneck
Political philosopher and activist, retired faculty at the Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Episode: #80: Stephen Schneck - What is the separation of church and state?
Ed Simon
Author and scholar, specializing in apocalyptic themes
Carnegie Mellon University
Episode: #79: Ed Simon - Are we living in the end times?

Hosts

Rebecca Bratten Weiss
Co-host exploring Catholic teaching and social issues with a focus on feminist theology and church history.
Emily Sanna
Co-host guiding conversations on Catholic questions, bringing research-backed perspectives and collaborative inquiry.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Impressive guests!

    After listening to just a few episodes, I’m so impressed with the guests who come on and give such comprehensive and insightful answers to the questions that theme the episodes. The hosts set such a welcoming learning space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew HQ
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great addition to Apologetics

    Interesting topics and good hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jean-author-podcaster
    United Statesa year ago
  • Horrible Political Spin on Catholicism

    Self-loathing Catholics distorting history. Don’t waste your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Captain Chris Thomas
    United Statesa year ago

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A strong addition to apologetics with interesting topics and solid hosts.
Impressive guests with comprehensive, insightful answers; hosts foster a welcoming learning space.
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#87: Bishop John Stowe - Would St. Francis appreciate being your garden statue?
Q: What can contemporary readers learn from Francis's encounter with the leper?
That true mercy requires meeting people where they are, sharing in their vulnerability, and letting that encounter transform one's own approach to justice and community.
#85: Kat Armas - Was Mary a revolutionary?
Q: What can we learn about Mary's revolutionary actions and how they can influence ordinary Christians, especially women?
Mary represents a model of using one's voice and body for community betterment, challenging traditional, sanitized images of her as a passive figure.
#85: Kat Armas - Was Mary a revolutionary?
Q: Is Mary a revolutionary?
The perspective is that Mary can be seen as a revolutionary due to her actions and the context of her life in relation to oppressive systems.
#86: Natalia Imperatori-Lee - Was Mary an apostle?
Q: Is there any kind of a teaching or tradition in the Church suggesting that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, might have been an Apostle?
Not really; Mary is recognized as an important figure in the early Church but not officially termed an Apostle.
#86: Natalia Imperatori-Lee - Was Mary an apostle?
Q: What is an apostle and how is being an apostle different from being a disciple?
An apostle is someone who is sent to preach the good news, while a disciple is a follower, student, or learner of Jesus.

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This show probes Catholic questions that aren't easily answered, hosting researchers, theologians, journalists, and activists to unpack complex topics with nuance. Recent episodes tend to center on Mary's role in church history, feminism and women's leadership, social justice issues like healthcare and immigration, climate justice, and debates around war, secular state, and anarchism within Catholic thought. Unique strengths include inviting diverse Catholic scholars and practitioners who connect doctrine to lived ethics, making dense topics accessible without sacrificing depth. Listeners can expect thoughtful, civically engaged conversations that explore how faith intersects with social issues, gender, and public life while challenging tra... more

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