Best Marcel Post Podcasts (2025)

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Science, Service, and the Sacraments: My Journey to Becoming a Catholic Lawyer (Nathan Loyd) - 12/9/25 47:34

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12/9/25 - Nathan Loyd shares the remarkable journey that carried him from a childhood fascination with science to studying aerospace engineering at the University of Notre Dame, serving in the United States Air Force (where he continues to serve in the reserves), and ultimately becoming a lawyer defending life and religious liberty with the Thomas …

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Pro-Lifers Betrayed: The Leadership Crisis No One Wants to Admit (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 12/5/25 51:31

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12/5/25 - We take an honest look at the crossroads facing the pro-life movement and why bold, unflinching leadership is now more critical than ever. With the Trump administration showing a willingness to cast pro-lifers aside, the need for powerful voices like Lila Rose and Kristan Hawkins has never been greater; voices willing not only to lead, bu…

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Abortion Is Unconstitutional: Making the Legal Case (Allan Parker) - 12/4/25 48:58

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12/4/25 - Allan Parker, President of The Justice Foundation and former legal counsel for Norma McCorvey ("Roe") and Sandra Cano ("Doe"), returns to unpack the argument that abortion is fundamentally unconstitutional. Parker lays out the original meaning of the Constitution, explains how Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton were built on legal and historic…

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Who Is Brother Marcel Van? The Hidden Saint of Vietnam (Joanne Wright) - 12/3/25 47:16

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12/3/25 - Brother Marcel Van, a Vietnamese Redemptorist known as the "Apostle of Love," grew up in a small Catholic village in northern Vietnam, where he experienced a profound personal conversion to Christ as a child. Embracing radical humility and mystical intimacy with God, he followed St. Thérèse of Lisieux's "Little Way," dedicating himself as…

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When Expecting Doesn't Happen: Turning Infertility into a Journey of Hope (Dr. Marie Meaney) - 12/2/25 48:47

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12/2/25 - Jim sits down with Dr. Marie Meaney to discuss her book "When Expecting Doesn't Happen: Turning Infertility into a Journey of Hope." As a bioethicist, Dr. Meaney brings a wealth of knowledge on the ethical, medical, and spiritual dimensions of infertility and reproductive technologies. In this episode, she explores the journey of infertil…

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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (Dr. Joseph Meaney) - 12/1/25 47:57

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12/1/25 - Dr. Joseph Meaney, Senior Fellow of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, examines the growing threats posed by artificial intelligence to human dignity, conscience, and the moral order. He warns that AI-driven technologies, if left unchecked, risk reducing human life to data, replacing personal responsibility with automated decision-ma…

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Who Was Maria Esperanza? Visions, Miracles & Catholic Mysticism (Joanne Wright) - 11/26/25 50:22

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11/26/25 - Maria Esperanza de Bianchini was born on November 22, 1928, in Barrancas, Venezuela, and from the age of five experienced mystical visions, including Thérèse of Lisieux appearing from the Orinoco River and giving her a red rose. At twelve, gravely ill, she saw the Our Lady of the Valley, who foretold her mission to "help save this world,…

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The USCCB Incident and the Truth About Vatican II (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 11/25/25 48:29

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11/25/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland unpacks his pastoral letter, "The Truth About Vatican II", revealing that while the Council was born from holy intentions, it was also shaped by human frailty and deliberate infiltration that has contributed to widespread confusion in the Church. He explains how many of Vatican II's ambiguous teachings have been …

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The Truth About Post-Abortion Trauma — And God's Plan for Healing (Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR) - 11/24/25 44:19

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11/24/25 - Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR, joins us to address the deep wounds and hidden suffering experienced by women and men after abortion. With compassion, clarity, and the heart of a true shepherd, Fr. Roaldi explains why no sin is beyond God's mercy, how Christ longs to restore every soul, and what the Church offers for real healing—from the …

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Personhood Rising: A Catholic Call to Defend Every Human Life (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 11/21/25 48:42

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11/21/26 - We explore the growing movement for legal and spiritual recognition of every pre-born child as a human person made in the image of God. As personhood becomes an increasingly urgent topic in the public square, we reflect on the Church's clear and unwavering teaching that human life must be protected from the moment of conception. We also …

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SOTC 2025 Mini Fall Appeal - Day Two - 11/20/25 50:14

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11/20/25 - Today on The Simple Truth, Jim Havens recaps the Men's March to Abolish Abortion as well as the Rally for Personhood. If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your …

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SOTC 2025 Mini Fall Appeal - Day One (Joanne Wright) - 11/19/25 49:34

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11/19/25 - We are joined today by Joanne Wright, co-founder of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax…

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How Our Lady of Martyrs National Shrine Transformed My Life (Bill Baaki) 49:10

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11/18/25 - Bill Baaki, attorney and dedicated board member of the historic Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Fultonville, New York, shares the deeply personal journey that drew him into a life of faith, service, and devotion to the North American Martyrs. Bill reflects on the moments of grace, suffering, and providence that shaped his spiritual path, t…

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Embryo Adoption Explained: Moral Questions Every Catholic Must Understand (Dr. Elizabeth Rex) - 11/17/25 47:54

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11/17/25 - Dr. Elizabeth Rex, president and co-founder of the Children First Foundation and one of the nation's leading advocates for "snowflake" embryo adoption, joins us for an in-depth Catholic examination of the moral questions surrounding the rescue and implantation of frozen embryos. Drawing on decades of pro-life research and testimony, Dr. …

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Bishop Joseph Strickland Speaks Up to the USCCB… And Gets Ignored (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 11/14/25 50:05

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11/14/25 - We examine Bishop Joseph Strickland speaking out during the USCCB fall assembly about a confirmation liturgy on 8 November in which Gio Benítez - in a civil same‑sex marriage - was confirmed, his spouse acted as sponsor, and both received Holy Communion at a Mass concelebrated by James Martin, S.J. Bishop Strickland told the Committee on…

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Springs in the Desert: Navigating Infertility From A Catholic Perspective (Ann Koshute) - 11/13/25 49:08

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11/13/25 - We welcome Ann Koshute, co-founder of Springs in the Desert, a Catholic ministry dedicated to walking with those struggling with infertility. Ann shares her own journey and the mission behind Springs in the Desert: to bring hope, understanding, and healing to men and women who often suffer in silence. We discuss the emotional, spiritual,…

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Venerable Patrick Peyton: How One Priest's Rosary Revolution Changed the World (Joanne Wright) - 11/12/25 49:31

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11/12/25 - Venerable Patrick Peyton was a priest whose devotion to the rosary reached millions worldwide. Born in 1909 in Ireland and later emigrating to the United States, Fr. Peyton experienced the hardships of immigrant life, which shaped his mission to strengthen families through prayer. As the founder of the Family Rosary Crusade, he used radi…

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Inside the National Men's March to Abolish Abortion: Boston 2025 Recap (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 11/7/25 49:23

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11/7/25 - Jim Havens and Father Stephen Imbarrato, co-founders of the National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood, look back on a powerful weekend in Boston, Massachusetts — a gathering of thousands of men of faith who marched, prayed, and publicly witnessed to the truth that abortion is the preeminent moral crisis of our time…

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Settling Differences Between Catholics and Protestants (Dr. Adam Van Wart) - 11/6/25 43:47

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11/6/25 - Many of the sharpest divisions between Catholics and Protestants trace back not to Scripture itself, but to how words and ideas have been interpreted across centuries of separation. Dr. Adam Van Wart, professor of theology at Ave Maria University, unpacks the roots of these misunderstandings and offers a path forward rooted in truth and c…

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The Schoolteacher Who Bore the Wounds of Christ: Teresa Higginson's Hidden Holiness (Joanne Wright) - 11/5/25 46:36

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11/5/25 - Teresa Helena Higginson (1844‑1905), born in Holywell, Wales, spent her life as a humble schoolteacher while living a remarkable hidden sanctity. From her childhood in a devout Catholic family to her work in schools across Wigan, Bootle, and Edinburgh, she quietly bore suffering, illness, and the challenges of teaching with unwavering fai…

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How One Catholic Theologian Found God Through Augustine and Thomas Aquinas (Dr. Gerald Boersma) - 11/4/25 45:43

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11/4/25 - Dr. Gerald P. Boersma, Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University and Humboldt Fellow at the University of Tübingen, shares his personal journey of faith, scholarship, and conversion of heart through the wisdom of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. In this conversation, Dr. Boersma reflects on how studying the Church Fathers and the…

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Final Call to Catholic Men! Join the National Men's March to Abolish Abortion in Boston (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 10/31/25 51:30

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10/31/25 - Tomorrow, men from across America will gather in Boston, Massachusetts, for the National Men's March to Abolish Abortion—and this is your final call to stand up for life. Join Jim Havens and Father Stephen Imbarrato, co-founders of the Men's March, as they deliver one last powerful invitation for men of faith and courage to take their ri…

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Catholic Men Rally in Boston to End Abortion Now! (Pam Stenzel) - 10/30/25 49:35

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10/30/25 - Jim Havens sits down with pro-life powerhouse Pam Stenzel to preview this weekend's National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood, a bold public witness calling men of faith to rise up and lead in the defense of life. Pam shares how this movement is awakening Catholic and Christian men across the nation to take respon…

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How Frank Duff and the Legion of Mary Transformed the Catholic Church (Joanne Wright) - 10/29/25 48:01

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10/29/25 - Servant of God Frank Duff (1889–1980) was an Irish layman whose deep love for the Blessed Virgin Mary led to the founding of the Legion of Mary in Dublin in 1921. Rooted in the spirituality of St. Louis de Montfort, Duff encouraged ordinary Catholics to become apostles through prayer, humility, and personal outreach. His vision transform…

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Cardinal Cupich, Pope Leo & the Fight for Life (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 10/28/25 49:06

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10/28/25 - Join us for a powerful and timely conversation with Bishop Joseph Strickland as he addresses the Catholic Church's moral duty to speak clearly and forcefully against abortion. Drawing from his recent pastoral letter, "Before I Formed You in the Womb, I Knew You," Bishop Strickland responds to Pope Leo XIV's recent remarks and the controv…

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Meet the Lawyer Who Helped "Roe" Find Redemption — and Changed History While Doing It (Allan Parker Jr.) - 10/27/25 47:49

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10/27/25 - We're joined by Allan Parker Jr., President of The Justice Foundation, as he shares the history, mission, and spiritual conviction behind one of America's most influential pro-life legal ministries. Founded in 1993, The Justice Foundation provides free legal representation to protect life, faith, and family while defending the constituti…

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Tucker Carlson GOES OFF on Abortion At Turning Point USA Event at Indiana University! (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 10/24/25 49:45

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10/24/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato faithfully unpack remarks made by Tucker Carlson at a Turning Point USA campus event at Indiana University, in which he characterized abortion as "murder… the same ritual that every civilization ever studied has engaged in… human sacrifice," and asserted that "the only thing that matters is having children" in co…

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Incorruptible: The Life and Faith of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster (Royce Hood) - 10/23/25 50:56

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10/23/25 - Catholic filmmaker Royce Hood shares the extraordinary story behind Incorruptible: The Life and Faith of Sister Wilhelmina, a new Catholic film that explores the miraculous discovery and profound holiness of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, foundress of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles. When her body was discovered remarkably pres…

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Meet John Bradburne: The Devoted Poet Whose Life Ended in Service to Lepers! (Joanne Wright) - 10/22/25 47:51

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10/22/25 - John Bradburne's journey from England to the heart of Africa is a story unlike any other. A decorated World War II veteran and Oxford-educated poet, he spent years wandering through Europe and the Holy Land in search of God's will. His path ultimately led him to Zimbabwe, where he devoted himself to caring for men and women with Hansen's…

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This Catholic Bioethicist Traveled to 81 Countries Defending Life — Here's What He Learned (Dr. Joseph Meaney) - 10/21/25 48:05

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10/21/25 - Dr. Joseph Meaney has spent his life defending the sanctity of life on every continent, from Vatican halls to remote mission fields. In this powerful personal testimony, the internationally respected bioethicist and pro-life leader shares the journey that led him from studying history and Latin American culture to earning a PhD in bioeth…

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Virginia Governor Race 2025: What's at Stake for the Pro-Life Movement (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 10/17/25 49:32

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10/17/25 - Virginia's governor's race has become one of the most consequential political battles in the country, not just for partisan control, but for the future of pro-life protections in the Commonwealth. At the heart of the race is a stark contrast between candidates who promise to increase abortion access up to birth and those who have pledged…

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Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine: A Crucial Chapter in Catholic History and Relics! (Bill Baaki) - 10/16/25 50:56

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10/16/25 - Journey with us to the historic Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville, New York, a sacred site where the blood of the North American Martyrs, including St. Isaac Jogues, St. René Goupil, and St. Jean de Lalande, consecrated the land to Christ. With the help of Bill Baaki, a member of the Shrine's Board of Directors, we'll explore the…

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Why Millions of Catholics Visit Our Lady of Licheń — The TRUE Miracle Story! (Joanne Wright) - 10/15/25 47:49

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10/15/25 - Our Lady of Licheń is one of the most remarkable Marian apparitions of modern times. In today's show, we explore the story of the apparitions, which began in 1850 in Poland when a humble shepherd, Mariusz, received messages from the Blessed Virgin Mary. From miraculous healings to a sanctuary that draws millions of pilgrims each year, th…

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Faith, Vocation, and Making a Difference at Ave Maria University (Dr. T. Adam Van Wart) - 10/24/25 42:36

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10/14/25 - Dr. T. Adam Van Wart of Ave Maria University shares his personal journey of faith, recounting the pivotal moments that led him to embrace Catholicism and dedicate his life to serving God. He reflects on the challenges, inspirations, and mentors that shaped his spiritual path, offering a deeply personal testimony that will resonate with v…

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The Devil Hates This Prayer! The Power of the Rosary (Gabriel Castillo) - 10/13/25 50:10

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10/13/25 - The Rosary is far more than a string of beads: it's a spiritual powerhouse, a weapon against evil, and a lifeline to Heaven. In this powerful conversation, we're joined by GabiAfterHours, one of today's bold young voices in Catholic media, to dive deep into the history, mystery, and spiritual fire of the Rosary. Together, we'll explore h…

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The Great Divide (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 10/10/25 50:15

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10/10/25 - Across the United States, the battle over abortion has reached a breaking point. Some states are advancing strong protections for the unborn, while others are expanding abortion access further than ever before. It's no longer just a political debate - it's a war over the very meaning of human dignity, law, and truth. We'll explore what f…

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Wonder and Awe Wednesday - St. Benedict Joseph Labre (Joanne Wright) 50:29

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Joanne Wright is a Catholic wife, mother, grandmother and co-founder of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network, striving to live out her Consecration to the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary for the intercession and salvation of souls. What do you know about Saint Benedict Joseph Labre.? Saint Benedict Joseph Labre (1748–1783)…

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Testimony Tuesday: Dr. Elizabeth Rex - 10/7/25 49:03

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10/7/25 - In this Testimony Tuesday episode Dr. Elizabeth Rex shares her faith journey in the Catholic Church. Dr. Rex also discusses embro adoption and the ethics of the practice. Dr. Elizabeth Bothamley Rex is President of the Donum Vitae Institute, an educational outreach of The Children First Foundation dedicated to promoting adoption as a lovi…

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9/19/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato take a deep dive into Justice Amy Coney Barrett's new book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution. With sharp Catholic insight, they unpack what Barrett reveals - and what she leaves unsaid - about the sanctity of life, constitutional interpretation, and the future of the pro-life movemen…