Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Abortion victim photography can help convince ‘moderates’ to become pro-life

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Trevor Polo, strategist for Protect Life Michigan (PLM), to discuss the results of a new PLM report (in conjunction with Created Equal) on the effectiveness of abortion victim photography, how the pro-life movement should respond to various post-Roe challenges, and more.

Pope Francis makes peace appeal while holding rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier

Pope Francis holds a rosary and New Testament that belonged to a slain 23-year-old Ukrainian soldier as he appeals for peace during his general audience on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Apr 3, 2024 / 12:30 pm (CNA). Pope Francis held in his hands a rosary and New Testament that […]

Boom in Muslim conversions to Christianity in France: How is the Church responding?

There is exponential growth in conversions of Muslims to Christianity in France. / Credit: Unsplash National Catholic Register, Apr 3, 2024 / 13:15 pm (CNA). At a time when concern is growing about the rise of Islam, which is threatening to become the primary religion in historically Catholic countries such as France, a phenomenon of […]

Iowa governor signs Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, speaks at a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at The Grass Wagon on Jan. 13, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. / Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images CNA Staff, Apr 3, 2024 / 14:00 pm (CNA). Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds this week signed legislation to protect religious freedom […]

Social Media, Church Politics, and Simulation Theory w/ Joe Heschmeyer

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic Answers Apologists, joins the show. Matt Fradd and Joe talk about culture, commentary, “experts” and wisdom of the crowd, and much more! Support the Show: https://mattfradd.locals.com Show Sponsors: https://strive21.com/matt https://hallow.com/mattfradd Joe’s Links:  @shamelesspopery  https://www.catholic.com/profile/joe-heschmeyer https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/joe-heschmeyer-resources/