Threats & Blessings
ISLAM, SAINTS AND
SAVING A CHILD’S LIFE
The reality of Muslim domination is our main topic on this week’s episode of “Free Expression,” as we examine a new Prager University video series on Islam with Prager CEO Marissa Streit.
Then author Patrick Novecosky discusses his new book that explores a unique partnership between two modern-day saints: Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa.
And we reflect on a true story of how a newborn child’s life was threatened, and how resolution of that medical crisis brought blessings to her Catholic community — as recounted in a new children’s book by Ann Mulligan.
Listen at:
https://billkassel.podbean.com/e/free-expression-episode-202/
Ready to Assist
PROPER HELP REQUIRES
PREPARATION & FOCUS
This week on “Free Expression”…
Lansing Bishop Earl Boyea describes a new video series designed to help families.
Then, medical missionary Dr. Matt Loftus asks if churches have become too focused on therapy, to the detriment of spiritual concerns.
And preparedness advocate Chiara Matthews makes a biblical case for being ready for crisis situations.
Listen at…
https://billkassel.podbean.com/e/free-expression-episode-201/
Episode 200
THE PROGRESS & IMPACT
OF CATHOLIC RADIO
In this special, milestone episode of “Free Expression” we consider the uniqueness, the importance, and the power of Catholic Radio.
And we recognize some of the influential figures who have made it great — a couple of whom are saints in the making.
Listen at…
https://billkassel.podbean.com/e/free-expression-episode-200/
Challenge & Charity
BLOCKED FROM CHURCH
& GIFTS FOR POOR KIDS
This week on “Free Expression”…
Matthew Staver of the Liberty Counsel explains how Maine courts are helping an atheist father block his teenaged daughter from going to church or even reading the Bible.
Then Michele Sagarino of Cross Catholic Outreach invites listeners to participate in a person-to-person gift effort for poor children overseas.
Listen at:
https://billkassel.podbean.com/e/free-expression-episode-199/
Speak, Teach, Invite
SHARING VIEWS, HELPING LEPERS
& RETURNING TO THE CHURCH
Princeton legal scholar Robert George explores the prospects for civil discourse at colleges and universities on this week’s episode of “Free Expression.”
Then education staffer Heather Tritchka describes the school she founded in a Uganda leper community.
And evangelist Ryan Hanning discusses helping fallen-away Catholics return to the Church.
Listen in at:
https://billkassel.podbean.com/e/free-expression-episode-198/
Positive Influences
A TOUGH NEW YORK COP
& A BELOVED AUTHOR
This week on “Free Expression”…
Crime writer Michael Vecchione and retired N.Y. police officer Jimmy Dennedy discuss a unique cop-to-con prison ministry.
Then, seminary professor Gary Selby reflects on the continuing importance of Christian author C.S. Lewis.
Listen at…
https://billkassel.podbean.com/e/free-expression-episode-197/
25 Years Later
MUSLIM IMMIGRATION IS
OUR POST-9/11 CHALLENGE
Crisis Magazine is running my essay reflecting on a quarter century since the terrorist attacks of September 11th…
Check it out at…
https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/25-years-later-muslim-immigration-is-our-post-9-11-challenge
…then come back and offer your comments…
Seeing Clearly
RECOGNIZING CATHOLIC HEROES
AND THE CHALLENGE OF ISLAM
Washington Times columnist Don Feder examines the difficulty of assimilating a large Muslim population into America’s Judeo-Christian culture and democratic system on this week’s episode of “Free Expression.”
Then theology professor Steve Weidenkopf highlights heroes of church history whom history has turned into villains.
Listen at…
https://billkassel.podbean.com/e/free-expression-episode-196/