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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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According to the USCCB's voting guide, Catholics are called to "stand with newcomers, authorized and unauthorized, including unaccompanied immigrant children, refugees and asylum-seekers, those unnecessarily detained, and victims of human trafficking... more

Today, millions of baptized Catholics exist on the church's margins. Many of them identify as "cultural Catholics," but what that means may depend very much on the individual. Some identify as Catholic even though they no longer engage in traditional... more

While people sometimes use the term "the church" as shorthand for the Vatican or the magisterium, the church is, strictly speaking, all its members, regardless of gender or vocation. So, while Catholic women are barred from holy orders and from most ... more

In the 6th chapter of Matthew's gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray, introducing what today we call the "Our Father," or the "Lord's Prayer." But Jesus imparts this prayer in the context of various instructions on the many ways we shouldn... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Kelly Fanucci
Award-winning author; regular contributor to OSV News Service, America Magazine, US Catholic
Author; Speaker
Episode: #89: Laura Fanucci - What's the point of prayer?
Drew Stever
Pastor and chaplain in Southern California
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Episode: #89: Baird Linke, Catalina Morales, and Drew Stever - What do young people want from the church?
Catalina Morales
Faith-based community organizer
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Episode: #89: Baird Linke, Catalina Morales, and Drew Stever - What do young people want from the church?
Baird Linke
ELCA Lutheran pastor in Missoula, Montana area
ELCA
Episode: #89: Baird Linke, Catalina Morales, and Drew Stever - What do young people want from the church?
Paul Jarzembowski
Associate Director for the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth for the USCCB; author and advisor on youth ministry
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Episode: #88: Paul Jarzembowski - What do you do if you don't like your pastor?
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?

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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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4.3 out of 5 stars from 24 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
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    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 States2 years 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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#90: Heidi Schlumpf - Do women have an equal voice in the church?
Q: So you have reported on the Catholic Church for decades. Where have you seen genuine progress when it comes to women's roles in the church? And on the flip side, are there places where you think maybe the culture remains really unchanged over the decades?
She highlights gradual, uneven progress—from Vatican appointments and synodical inclusion to more visible leadership in education and media—while noting ongoing barriers like ordination debates and resistance from conservative sectors. She emphasizes the importance of broad cultural shift and the need for ongoing advocacy to keep expanding opportunities for women.
#89: Laura Fanucci - What's the point of prayer?
Q: Can prayers change outcomes or does God have a will that only sometimes lines up with ours?
Prayers can move us and change how we engage with the world, even if outcomes aren't what we expect; God hears every prayer but the results aren't a simple cause-and-effect equation.
#89: Laura Fanucci - What's the point of prayer?
Q: Why do we pray at all, and what are the purposes behind different kinds of prayers?
Prayer serves to maintain a relationship with God, invites honesty and lament, and can guide action in the world; it is not just a means to obtain outcomes but a way to align our hearts with God.
#88: Paul Jarzembowski - What do you do if you don't like your pastor?
Q: A lot of Catholics have had the experience of going to mass and thinking, this just doesn't feel like home. How common is that experience, and what do people usually mean by it?
There is a widespread sense of disconnection among Catholics; it stems from personal, liturgical, and community factors, and the discussion suggests that belonging depends on both the warmth of the community and a sense of being challenged and renewed by faith.
#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.

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What is Glad You Asked about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Drew Stever
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