David Dault

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss the threat of U.S. government shutdown and look at recent friction in Germany over blessing same-sex unions. Also, Heidi interviews Brian Flanagan of New Ways Ministry.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David look at the Catholic response to the ongoing migrant crisis and at the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes through a lens of Catholic teaching, and Heidi interviews Gustavo Arellano of the LA Times.

Listen: Season 13 of "The Francis Effect" kicks off as Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David catch up on summer 2023; they discuss indictments against former President Donald Trump; and they look ahead to the Season of Creation.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David go on the road for a live taping at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, where they look ahead to Pride Month and to next year's elections, and share a pop culture roundup.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss the Tennessee Legislature, the potential scandal brewing around Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and the Vatican's repudiation of the "Doctrine of Discovery."

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss the upcoming end of the state of public health emergency, as well as the U.S. bishops' recent guidance document about health care for transgender people.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss Dominion Voting Systems' lawsuit against Fox News, Bishop Thomas Paprocki's accusations of heresy against other bishops; and an exploration of the Holy Spirit.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss anti-Black-studies legislation in Florida; parallels between policies at U.S. dioceses and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation in many state houses; and the beginning of Lent.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David look at the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and his legacy. They also explore the many facets of synodality, as they consider a recent essay by Cardinal Robert McElroy.

Listen: Father Daniel, Heidi and David explore revelations from the congressional hearings on Jan. 6, discuss the removal of Frank Pavone from the clerical state, and talk about their hopes for Christmas and the New Year.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss the Supreme Court 303 Creative case; synodality's supporters and opponents in and beyond the U.S. bishops' conference; and the future between China and the Vatican.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David talk about the attack on the LGBTQ community in Colorado, discuss the elections at the recent national meeting of the U.S. bishops, and look ahead to the beginning of Advent.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David round up the 2022 midterm elections, explore recent Supreme Court cases that affect affirmative action and tribal law, and discuss anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Catholic dioceses

Listen: Father Daniel, Heidi and David discuss antisemitic remarks from rapper Ye and their consequences, the aftermath of yet another horrific school shooting, and recent political comments from Archbishop Chaput.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss the Second Vatican Council and the anniversary of its opening; the trio takes a look at the upcoming midterm elections; and they talk about what to watch and read.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel, and David look at Catholic governors who use migrants as political pawns; synthesis reports from the synod; and recent developments and long-term effects in the war in Ukraine.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David launch Season 11 of the podcast. They discuss diocesan policies that exclude LGBTQ+ parishioners, and talk about the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David discuss the leaked decision from the Supreme Court and the announcement that Catholic News Service will close its U.S. offices; they also recap the previous season.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David talk about Network lobby's 50th anniversary, the takeaways from the French elections, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent attacks on both major corporations and the vulnerable.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David take it a little easy for Holy Week, and catch up on shows and music that they've been enjoying. They also nerd out about liturgy at the beginning of the conversation.