Voting Catholic Podcast
1) Abortion: what does a just law look like in post-Roe America?
Abortion is an enormously complicated issue. There are so many factors to consider, from the morality of the act itself, to the lives and wellbeing of the unborn child and of the mother. Abortion laws...Show More
2) Have Americans turned guns into religious idols?
Between January and October 2022, more than 500 mass shootings occurred in the United States. And those traumatic events account for only a fraction of the gun violence plaguing the nation. But they a...Show More
3) Inflation: What Catholics need to know before voting
From gas to groceries, inflation is hammering Americans’ pocketbooks in 2022. Polls show that the economy, specifically inflation, is the top voting issue for Americans. So what does Catholic social t...Show More
4) How to vote Catholic
In the series finale, Sebastian speaks with Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego, a leading voice on Catholic Social Teaching in the American hierarchy. How should Catholics prioritize the issues? And w...Show More
5) Abortion: It’s more complicated than you think
The Catholic Bishops teach that abortion is a preeminent voting issue for Catholics, because it directly attacks life itself. Do Catholics agree? And should it take precedence over other life and deat...Show More
6) Poverty: Americans care about the economy. Do they care about the poor?
A perennial social crisis affecting many other issues. Pope Francis has called for a poor church for the poor. What does poverty in America look like in 2020? And will the political parties finally ta...Show More
7) Climate Change: The science is real, but so is fake news
A highly politicized issue that is central to the teaching of Pope Francis. The science and the moral framework are clear. Will American Catholics respond at the voting booth? Guest links: Martha S...Show More
8) Religious Liberty: Catholics are in this for everybody
A tenet of the constitution and central teaching of the Catholic Church. Is it under threat in 2020? Guest Links: George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior Fellow and William E. Simon Chair in Cath...Show More
9) Racial Justice: Reckoning with racism in society and the church
2020 was a year of reckoning for racial injustice in America. Catholics of color are calling for the church to look in the mirror. Will the church respond and take a prophetic stand? Guest Links: ...Show More
10) Health Care: One doctor's story of losing 9 family members to Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the American healthcare system. How can Catholics vote to ensure that no one is denied access to care? Guest links: Sr. Mary Haddad is the president and CEO of t...Show More