
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 94 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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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.
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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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Recent guests on Glad You Asked include:
1. John Stowe
2. Natalia Imperatori-Lee
3. Kat Armas
4. Julie Hanlon Rubio
5. Sister Eilis McCulloh
6. Lorna Gold
7. David Swanson
8. Stephen Schneck
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