The media, like anyone addressing the public, have a sacred obligation to be careful, thorough and honest. To omit information about an issue or an event is to lie. To lie is to wound the Body of Christ at its center. In the relationship between integrity and the media this sacred obligation is the heart of the matter. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter.php Catholic Radio International http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:33:28 -0400 jgardner@catholicradiointernational.com Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:30:09 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com CRI: Heart of the Matter The media, like anyone addressing the public, have a sacred obligation to be careful, thorough and honest. To omit information about an issue or an event is to lie. To lie is to wound the Body of Christ at its center. In the relationship between integrity and the media this sacred obligation is the heart of the matter. Jeff at Catholic Radio International Jeff at Catholic Radio International jgardner@catholicradiointernational.com no no http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/images/hom_pod_sm.jpg http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter.php Communications is a moral act. The mass media have the power to form opinions and consciences, but they have become a global, immediate and crowded arena with competing voices and ideologies. What is the common good? Where’s the moral dimension of the news? What’s the story behind the story? How do we get people’s attention to listen to the most important message in life – who we are and where we are headed? We clear a path through the clutter of words by reclaiming the purity of language, and engage it with the clarity of truth. Because that’s the heart of all that matters. 141 112 With conflicts at home and abroad, one might be wondering what are we fighting for? To answer this question we sit down with David Brog, executive director of Christians United for the Faith and author of In Defense of Faith. Then, we talk with Tom Szyszkiewicz, co-founder of CRI about the investigation of Father Corapi. Is this a case of the system working or of a man being worked-over by the system http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom040711.php 839622B2-E29F-4571-ADDC-17A4B9121CC7 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:30:09 -0400 03/16/10 : Top Story:What to do about Afghanistan and Pakistan? Where are we going in Central Asia and what lies in wait for us if we get there? This week, we look at the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Our policies, their impact and what must be done to finish the job in the most dangerous region on earth. First, we sit down with Salahuddin Khan's, author of Sikander, a novel and window into the street of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Then, we talk with ex-rebel, world authority and best selling Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid about what the US must do to finish the job in Afghanistan. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Where are we going in Central Asia and what lies in wait for us if we get there? This week, we look at the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Our policies, their impact and what must be done to finish the job in the most dangerous region on earth. First, we sit down with Salahuddin Khan's, author of Sikander, a novel and window into the street of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Then, we talk with ex-rebel, world authority and best selling Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid about what the US must do to finish the job in Afghanistan. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom031611.php B898103E-A34D-450B-8CAE-F677558AE0C8 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:09:41 -0400 03/16/10 : Top Story:What to do about Afghanistan and Pakistan? Where are we going in Central Asia and what lies in wait for us if we get there? This week, we look at the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Our policies, their impact and what must be done to finish the job in the most dangerous region on earth. First, we sit down with Salahuddin Khan's, author of Sikander, a novel and window into the street of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Then, we talk with ex-rebel, world authority and best selling Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid about what the US must do to finish the job in Afghanistan. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no It's budget time again, and things are not well in our nation's capital. There is a major spending impasse and rumors of a government shutdown. This week, we sit down with Brian Riedl, lead budget analyst at the Heritage Foundation to get the numbers behind the hype. And Also... CPAW With all of the discussion about immigration and Immigrants, we may not notice that some of the people who have come to the United States wish they had not. This week we sit down with Neil Berro, spokesperson for The Coalition to Protect American Workers (CPAW), and talk about an initiative that some may see as obvious, but others may find unsettling. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom030511.php 2B5FC1F8-9A10-4FF6-A527-ECC41562D2E3 Wed, 9 Mar 2011 18:24:52 -0500 03/05/10 : Top Story: It's The Economy... Still! It's budget time again, and things are not well in our nation's capital. There is a major spending impasse and rumors of a government shutdown. This week, we sit down with Brian Riedl, lead budget analyst at the Heritage Foundation to get the numbers behind the hype. And Also... CPAW With all of the discussion about immigration and Immigrants, we may not notice that some of the people who have come to the United States wish they had not. This week we sit down with Neil Berro, spokesperson for The Coalition to Protect American Workers (CPAW), and talk about an initiative that some may see as obvious, but others may find unsettling. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Lila Rose and Live Action are hard at it again. Sending two actors into a Planned Parenthood clinic, Live Action has exposed a cover-up of sex trafficking and a failure to report suspected statutory rape. If this does not surprise you then the reaction to Live Action's latest work might. On the left, bloggers have launcher a vicious smear campaign against Lila Rose - complete with doctored photos. On the right, some Catholics are complaining that while Live Action's goals are laudable their tactics are not. To confront the smear we sit down with Stephen Moore of Veracity Stew, and to tackle the morality of it all, we talk with Brian Gibson, Executive Director of Pro-Life Action Ministries. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom022411.php E711FC92-1D07-489C-B676-35ABDEAE178E Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:55:02 -0500 02/24/10 : Top Story: Smeared Lila Rose and Live Action are hard at it again. Sending two actors into a Planned Parenthood clinic, Live Action has exposed a cover-up of sex trafficking and a failure to report suspected statutory rape. If this does not surprise you then the reaction to Live Action's latest work might. On the left, bloggers have launcher a vicious smear campaign against Lila Rose - complete with doctored photos. On the right, some Catholics are complaining that while Live Action's goals are laudable their tactics are not. To confront the smear we sit down with Stephen Moore of Veracity Stew, and to tackle the morality of it all, we talk with Brian Gibson, Executive Director of Pro-Life Action Ministries. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no We are back! After a long summer break and the build-out of a new studio, we are ready for a new season! This week, we take a behind the scenes look at environmentalism. Ubiquitously, the call is for us to "go green." But where, we should ask, are we going? A sit down with Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace will give us some answers. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom101910.php 4CBC75B7-8A2D-4229-9803-E0B205226686 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:51:17 -0500 10/19/10 : Top Story: Top Story: Going green..? We are back! After a long summer break and the build-out of a new studio, we are ready for a new season! This week, we take a behind the scenes look at environmentalism. Ubiquitously, the call is for us to "go green." But where, we should ask, are we going? A sit down with Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace will give us some answers. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no We are back! June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and this week we sit down with Father Thomas Williams to talk about his new book, A Heart Like His - Meditations on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Father Thomas has for us a bold proposition: you can really get to know Jesus, and you can let Him change your heart into a heart like His. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom061110.php 5E5DB6FC-13A8-47D2-9105-23666651CCE5 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:10:06 -0400 06/11/10 : Top Story: A Heart Like His We are back! June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and this week we sit down with Father Thomas Williams to talk about his new book, A Heart Like His - Meditations on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Father Thomas has for us a bold proposition: you can really get to know Jesus, and you can let Him change your heart into a heart like His. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no What once was a contentious piece of health care legislation is now the law. What part did "pro-life" Democrats play in passing this bill? To find out, we sit down with Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats for Life of America. And Also... Israel Has Israel spoiled the prospects for peace by building homes in the Holy Land? To get the facts, and the whole story, we sit down with David Brog, Executive Director of Christians United For Israel. As is often the case, things are not as they seem. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom032810.php 77FFF69D-93C5-4B3F-9FAF-7E67C180D8E5 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 15:55:43 -0400 03/28/10 : Top Story: It's The Law What once was a contentious piece of health care legislation is now the law. What part did "pro-life" Democrats play in passing this bill? To find out, we sit down with Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats for Life of America. And Also... Israel Has Israel spoiled the prospects for peace by building homes in the Holy Land? To get the facts, and the whole story, we sit down with David Brog, Executive Director of Christians United For Israel. As is often the case, things are not as they seem. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter.php 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: An Uncertain Future: Iraq At A Turning Point Thousands of Iraqi Christians now live in the United States. As Iraq undergoes a critical test of its struggling Democracy, can they ever hope to return home? This week on the Heart of the Matter, in two great conversations, we focus on Iraq and the Iraqi people. First, we sit down with Joseph Kassab, executive director of the Chaldean Federation of America to talk about Iraqi Christians living in the U.S. - who are they and how can we help our brothers and sisters in Christ? And Also... The Elections In Iraq We speak with Mr. Yonadam Kanna, Iraqi Christian and candidate for Iraq's new parliament. Can the elections in Iraq do away with the sectarian violence and chaos that has so afflicted Iraqis of all faiths? http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom032010.php 9E97F78A-3FCA-4DAA-9B87-594FDEB6A477 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:18:00 -0400 03/20/10 : Top Story: An Uncertain Future: Iraq At A Turning Point Top Story: An Uncertain Future: Iraq At A Turning Point Thousands of Iraqi Christians now live in the United States. As Iraq undergoes a critical test of its struggling Democracy, can they ever hope to return home? This week on the Heart of the Matter, in two great conversations, we focus on Iraq and the Iraqi people. First, we sit down with Joseph Kassab, executive director of the Chaldean Federation of America to talk about Iraqi Christians living in the U.S. - who are they and how can we help our brothers and sisters in Christ? And Also... The Elections In Iraq We speak with Mr. Yonadam Kanna, Iraqi Christian and candidate for Iraq's new parliament. Can the elections in Iraq do away with the sectarian violence and chaos that has so afflicted Iraqis of all faiths? 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no There is something in the air and change is afoot. Due to a number of factors, conservatism is reemerging as a political force BUT, what will, or should, it look like? This week on the Heart of the Matter, we sit down with Dr. Antony Esolen to hear why, in his opinion, the new conservatism must be Christian or not at all. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom030210.php 0D7DA566-42F0-42EE-8EEC-3E264CAA0552 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:44:20 -0500 03/03/10 : Top Story: A New Conservatism? There is something in the air and change is afoot. Due to a number of factors, conservatism is reemerging as a political force BUT, what will, or should, it look like? This week on the Heart of the Matter, we sit down with Dr. Antony Esolen to hear why, in his opinion, the new conservatism must be Christian or not at all. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no We are out of the studio this week BUT we still have a great show. First, we revisit an interview we had with Theodore R. Mallock, author of Thrift: Rebirth Of A Forgotten Virtue to talk about the ethos of spending what we do not have. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom022110.php 40E08E46-5A1B-429C-A7D9-1FB1779917FC Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:06:18 -0500 02/21/10 : Top Story: Encore - Thrift, The Forgotten Virtue We are out of the studio this week BUT we still have a great show. First, we revisit an interview we had with Theodore R. Mallock, author of Thrift: Rebirth Of A Forgotten Virtue to talk about the ethos of spending what we do not have. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no It is budget time again, and this year's it a whopper. To help us make sense out of the trillions to be spent we sit down with Brian Riedl, economist at the Heritage Foundation. And Also... How do you get your mind the numbers involved in the budget? Matthias Shapiro has a suggestion - make a video. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom021010.php A2976F46-1D4E-4518-8B67-5ACA57A7110F Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:16:36 -0500 02/12/10 : Top Story: It's The Economy, Stupid! It is budget time again, and this year's it a whopper. To help us make sense out of the trillions to be spent we sit down with Brian Riedl, economist at the Heritage Foundation. And Also... How do you get your mind the numbers involved in the budget? Matthias Shapiro has a suggestion - make a video. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week we sit down with Paul Driessen, author of Eco-Imperialism: Green Power Black Death to talk about how misguided environmentalism can and does kill. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom012910.php http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom012910.php Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:22:49 -0500 01/29/10 : The Heart Of The Matter: Eco-Imperialism. How So-Called Green Power Leads To Black Death This week we sit down with Paul Driessen, author of Eco-Imperialism: Green Power Black Death to talk about how misguided environmentalism can and does kill. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no We are back! This week as we begin a new year, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Meyer of The Discovery Institute to discuss his new book Signature In The Cell. Darwinists beware. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom012310.php 9F7B7758-E645-465F-BADD-10AFA32778D0 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:22:49 -0500 01/23/10 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Stephen Meyer's Signature Work - Signature In The Cell We are back! This week as we begin a new year, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Meyer of The Discovery Institute to discuss his new book Signature In The Cell. Darwinists beware. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: Climategate This week we again sit down with renowned journalist and climatologist Lawrence Solomon, author of the book The Deniers, and get to the bottom of Climategate and the Climate Summit in Copenhagen. And Also... Why are three Navy SEALs on trial? We sit down with former Navy SEAL Chuck Bravedy, author of the book Iraq In My Eye: Memoirs of a Navy SEAL, to get some answers http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom121309.php 8353C04C-DDAE-412B-89FB-1145E8FF2515 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:03:24 -0500 12/13/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Climategate Top Story: Climategate This week we again sit down with renowned journalist and climatologist Lawrence Solomon, author of the book The Deniers, and get to the bottom of Climategate and the Climate Summit in Copenhagen. And Also... Why are three Navy SEALs on trial? We sit down with former Navy SEAL Chuck Bravedy, author of the book Iraq In My Eye: Memoirs of a Navy SEAL, to get some answers 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week we sit down with Canadian thinker Brigitte Pellerin about our (mine and hers) reviews of Sarah Palin's Going Rogue. Can this book get the job done for the former governor, or will it be just a happy bus ride to nowhere? And Also... President Obama has announced that he will send some 30,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan in hopes of winning the war. Well and good. What if the problem with the war is not just the number of boots on the ground? http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom120709.php D82153A8-C173-4C31-8020-1D7CE8590684 Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:09:44 -0500 12/07/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Sarah Palin has Gone Rogue - Two Reviews of Her New Book This week we sit down with Canadian thinker Brigitte Pellerin about our (mine and hers) reviews of Sarah Palin's Going Rogue. Can this book get the job done for the former governor, or will it be just a happy bus ride to nowhere? And Also... President Obama has announced that he will send some 30,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan in hopes of winning the war. Well and good. What if the problem with the war is not just the number of boots on the ground? 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Welcome back! This week we sit down with Yale's Theodore Malloch to discuss his new book Thrift: Rebirth Of A Forgotten Virtue, concerning which Steve Forbes wrote: "This book could help all of us put our personal and public lives back in order." Can it be that less is really more? And Also... The Manhattan Project changed the balance of power in the world. Can the Manhattan Declaration do the same? Let us hope and pray so. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom112709.php 1CB380B5-D77D-42D6-9F66-E41169D87CBC Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:07:52 -0500 11/27/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Thrift: Can This Virtue Save Us All? Welcome back! This week we sit down with Yale's Theodore Malloch to discuss his new book Thrift: Rebirth Of A Forgotten Virtue, concerning which Steve Forbes wrote: "This book could help all of us put our personal and public lives back in order." Can it be that less is really more? And Also... The Manhattan Project changed the balance of power in the world. Can the Manhattan Declaration do the same? Let us hope and pray so. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no We are out of the studio this week but the show goes on. To begin, we revisit an interview with world renowned climatologist Lawrence Solomon, author of the book The Deniers, as he (again) makes the case that where global warming is concerned, we have nothing to fear but fear itself. And Also... Is there a world population problem? According to Steve Mosher, president of the Population Research Institute, yes there is: we are dangerously underpopulated. As this encore episode of The Heart of the Matter continues we revisit Mr. Mosher's compelling arguments about the real danger of world population. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom112009.php 0B132C3A-BB68-423E-BBFE-077815DE5E87 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:22:51 -0500 11/20/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Global Warming We are out of the studio this week but the show goes on. To begin, we revisit an interview with world renowned climatologist Lawrence Solomon, author of the book The Deniers, as he (again) makes the case that where global warming is concerned, we have nothing to fear but fear itself. And Also... Is there a world population problem? According to Steve Mosher, president of the Population Research Institute, yes there is: we are dangerously underpopulated. As this encore episode of The Heart of the Matter continues we revisit Mr. Mosher's compelling arguments about the real danger of world population. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no When you are right, you are right - unfortunately. Last week we called the Fort Hood shooting exactly as we saw it - terrorism. This week we sit down with Robert Spencer, director of Jihad Watch, to connect the dots and complete the picture of Major Hasan, an American terrorist. And Also... This November 22 many Catholics will be asked to support the Catholic Campaign For Human Development. Should you be concerned about where your money might end up? According to Rob Gasper of Bellarmine Veritas Ministry, yes you should be concerned - at least for now http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom111409.php 26A1984A-88EC-4950-80CE-62F477901E31 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:28:16 -0500 11/14/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Jihad Watch When you are right, you are right - unfortunately. Last week we called the Fort Hood shooting exactly as we saw it - terrorism. This week we sit down with Robert Spencer, director of Jihad Watch, to connect the dots and complete the picture of Major Hasan, an American terrorist. And Also... This November 22 many Catholics will be asked to support the Catholic Campaign For Human Development. Should you be concerned about where your money might end up? According to Rob Gasper of Bellarmine Veritas Ministry, yes you should be concerned - at least for now 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no What does our foreign policy towards Israel say about our attitude concerning terror and terrorism? This week week on the Heart of the Matter, we talk with George Gilder of The Discovery Institute about his new book The Israel Test to see if America will make the grade. And Also... Did you know that November 9, 2009, marks the 20 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall? Jason Mattera, Spokesmen for the Young America's Foundation does and he's got big plans for the week. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom110709.php 65D5BB34-8F2F-4430-8A88-C6A862F68ECA Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:29:18 -0500 11/07/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: The Israel Test. What does our foreign policy towards Israel say about our attitude concerning terror and terrorism? This week week on the Heart of the Matter, we talk with George Gilder of The Discovery Institute about his new book The Israel Test to see if America will make the grade. And Also... Did you know that November 9, 2009, marks the 20 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall? Jason Mattera, Spokesmen for the Young America's Foundation does and he's got big plans for the week. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Can we know God's will for our lives? If we listen, yes we can. This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down Father Timothy Gallagher to discuss his new book Discerning The Will Of God and how we can learn to listen. And Also... Would we let a factory pollute our children with its waste? No? Then why would we let a film maker do the same? We talk with Dr. Ted Baehr of The Movie Guide to find out about a new film that should not be coming to a theater near you. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom103109.php 499B4C39-9DC5-48E9-AABF-717123B1D707 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:27:25 -0500 10/31/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Knowing God's Will. Can we know God's will for our lives? If we listen, yes we can. This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down Father Timothy Gallagher to discuss his new book Discerning The Will Of God and how we can learn to listen. And Also... Would we let a factory pollute our children with its waste? No? Then why would we let a film maker do the same? We talk with Dr. Ted Baehr of The Movie Guide to find out about a new film that should not be coming to a theater near you. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no We are out of the studio this week but we are pleased to bring you two great interviews from our archives. First, we sit down with Mark Williams; veteran journalist, talk radio host and spokesperson for Our Country Deserves Better. Topics covered include a call for Rahm Emmanuel to resign and an explanation of why we should watch President Obama very, very closely. Also, we will retake a gut check with an interview with Tarek Saab, author of of Gut Check: Confronting Love, Work and Manhood In Yours Twenties. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom102709.php 8E4C0225-ED58-44A8-A1F4-ED2879C7FAE6 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:31:07 -0500 10/27/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Encore! We are out of the studio this week but we are pleased to bring you two great interviews from our archives. First, we sit down with Mark Williams; veteran journalist, talk radio host and spokesperson for Our Country Deserves Better. Topics covered include a call for Rahm Emmanuel to resign and an explanation of why we should watch President Obama very, very closely. Also, we will retake a gut check with an interview with Tarek Saab, author of of Gut Check: Confronting Love, Work and Manhood In Yours Twenties. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no How often do we get caught in worrying about everything that's wrong? Let us remember that God created the World and it is good. This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with Chicago Artist Haley Nagy to talk about art, beauty and faith. And Also... Back again, our News Maker segment looks at Honduras's constitutional crisis. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom101609.php 0A231221-513E-4862-B959-75A4BCB95F57 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:53:02 -0700 10/15/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Don't Look Now.., But There Is Still Beauty In The World How often do we get caught in worrying about everything that's wrong? Let us remember that God created the World and it is good. This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with Chicago Artist Haley Nagy to talk about art, beauty and faith. And Also... Back again, our News Maker segment looks at Honduras's constitutional crisis. 58:00 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no We like to say that ours is a government of the people, by the people, for the people. Question: how would we know if that promise is slipping away? This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Professor Paul Rahe of Hillsdale College to discuss his new book Montesquieu and the Logic Of Liberty in which he argues that the loss of our liberty is closer than you might think. And Also... Dateline Chicago: What is a Bubble Zone Law and why should you care? We catch up with Eric Scheidler of the Pro-Life Action League to get the story about a blatant attack on life and our first amendment rights in Chicago. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom100909.php 54EAC37E-F30A-4796-BE4B-4F8AB7928985 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:23:12 -0700 10/09/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Don't Go Soft. We like to say that ours is a government of the people, by the people, for the people. Question: how would we know if that promise is slipping away? This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Professor Paul Rahe of Hillsdale College to discuss his new book Montesquieu and the Logic Of Liberty in which he argues that the loss of our liberty is closer than you might think. And Also... Dateline Chicago: What is a Bubble Zone Law and why should you care? We catch up with Eric Scheidler of the Pro-Life Action League to get the story about a blatant attack on life and our first amendment rights in Chicago. 57:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Art is often political, but should it be politicized? This week on the Heart of the Matter, we'll listen in on a conversation between the White House, the National Endowment for the Arts and the arts communities in which plans are laid to spend our tax dollars to produce pro-Obama art. For a wider perspective on art and politics we will also sit down with Lady Clare Asquith, author of Shadowplay: The Hidden Beliefs and Coded Politics of William Shakespeare, to discuss the relationship between art, politics and the state. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom100209.php E3BBAC52-4A29-43AC-8978-2EFE2E82B2DD Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:58:55 -0700 101/02/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: The White House and the NEA - Why So Artistic? Art is often political, but should it be politicized? This week on the Heart of the Matter, we'll listen in on a conversation between the White House, the National Endowment for the Arts and the arts communities in which plans are laid to spend our tax dollars to produce pro-Obama art. For a wider perspective on art and politics we will also sit down with Lady Clare Asquith, author of Shadowplay: The Hidden Beliefs and Coded Politics of William Shakespeare, to discuss the relationship between art, politics and the state. 57:48 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Question (again) - do parents have a right to determine what drugs are pumped in to their children? The answer: not if it's Gardasil (the HPV vaccine) and not if you want to stay in the country. This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Jean Davis, a Port St. Joe, Fla. mother whose daughter is facing deportation for refusing an unnecessary vaccination. And Also... We love hearing from you even when we do not agree with you. This week we pass the microphone to Father J. (not his real name) and let him have his say. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom091809.php 306EE3A2-EB11-4335-88C4-D507321463A8 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:55:34 -0700 09/18/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Roll Up Your Sleeve Or... Get Out! Question - do parents have a right to determine their children's education? According to a New Hampshire court the answer is "yes" only IF the education does not result in a "vigorous defense" of their religious beliefs. This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Michael Donnelly, Esq., staff attorney for the Home School Legal Defense Association, to discuss how it is that courts are crushing the rights of Christian parents to home school their children. And Also... What does it feel like when a child is taken from his mother, his home, and his home school? To put a face on the damage done we sit down with Bai Macfarlane, founder of Mary's Advocates, to hear her story of how her husband, Bud Macfarlane, once celebrated author and Catholic crusader, walked out on her and then, using the courts, removed the children from their home school. 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Question - do parents have a right to determine their children's education? According to a New Hampshire court the answer is "yes" only IF the education does not result in a "vigorous defense" of their religious beliefs. This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Michael Donnelly, Esq., staff attorney for the Home School Legal Defense Association, to discuss how it is that courts are crushing the rights of Christian parents to home school their children. And Also... What does it feel like when a child is taken from his mother, his home, and his home school? To put a face on the damage done we sit down with Bai Macfarlane, founder of Mary's Advocates, to hear her story of how her husband, Bud Macfarlane, once celebrated author and Catholic crusader, walked out on her and then, using the courts, removed the children from their home school. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom091109.php 9A023B95-7C15-4EC3-A142-A5AFE8081E95 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:51:52 -0400 09/11/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Amanda Kurowski And Her "Vigorous Defense." Question - do parents have a right to determine their children's education? According to a New Hampshire court the answer is "yes" only IF the education does not result in a "vigorous defense" of their religious beliefs. This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Michael Donnelly, Esq., staff attorney for the Home School Legal Defense Association, to discuss how it is that courts are crushing the rights of Christian parents to home school their children. And Also... What does it feel like when a child is taken from his mother, his home, and his home school? To put a face on the damage done we sit down with Bai Macfarlane, founder of Mary's Advocates, to hear her story of how her husband, Bud Macfarlane, once celebrated author and Catholic crusader, walked out on her and then, using the courts, removed the children from their home school. 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart of the Matter: We sit down with Leticia Velasquez, freelance writer and blogger, to discuss a new online initiative organizing Catholics in opposition to Obamacare. Power to the people! And Also... We have said it before... hormonal birth control can kill. This week, we talk with Marie Hahnenberg, project director of the American Life League's The Pill Kills Project, to hear the story of Patti Kelly, a Texas women who nearly lost her life because of hormonal birth control. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom090409.php http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom090409.php Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:03:48 -0400 09/04/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Catholics Against Obamacare This week on the Heart of the Matter: We sit down with Leticia Velasquez, freelance writer and blogger, to discuss a new online initiative organizing Catholics in opposition to Obamacare. Power to the people! And Also... We have said it before... hormonal birth control can kill. This week, we talk with Marie Hahnenberg, project director of the American Life League's The Pill Kills Project, to hear the story of Patti Kelly, a Texas women who nearly lost her life because of hormonal birth control. 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart of the Matter: Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has died. This weekwe sit down with Judie Brown, co-founder and president of the American Life League to discuss the life and death of this very problematic American Catholic. And Also... In trying to move his health care agenda forward, President Obama plays the faith card - and we call his bluff. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom082809.php 096E0938-F22A-42E6-A84D-B5CC1EF48EFC Fri, 4 Sep 2009 16:29:15 -0400 08/28/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Judie Brown and Sen. Edward Kennedy This week on the Heart of the Matter: Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has died. This weekwe sit down with Judie Brown, co-founder and president of the American Life League to discuss the life and death of this very problematic American Catholic. And Also... In trying to move his health care agenda forward, President Obama plays the faith card - and we call his bluff. 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart of the Matter: We are out of the studios but the show goes on. Question: what's behind the anger at the health care town hall meetings? Answer - fear, fear and fear. Should we be concerned about a government run health care system? Yes, very much so. Why? As the saying goes - just because you are paranoid does not mean that they are not out to get you. And Also... Under a government run health care system, is it possible that non elected officials could decide who lives or dies? Does the name Terri Schindler Schiavo ring a bell? http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom081709.php 9F64F462-B4DB-40B6-958D-41443E5E3E8B Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:36:54 -0400 08/17/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: The Best of the Heart of the Matter This week on the Heart of the Matter: We are out of the studios but the show goes on. Question: what's behind the anger at the health care town hall meetings? Answer - fear, fear and fear. Should we be concerned about a government run health care system? Yes, very much so. Why? As the saying goes - just because you are paranoid does not mean that they are not out to get you. And Also... Under a government run health care system, is it possible that non elected officials could decide who lives or dies? Does the name Terri Schindler Schiavo ring a bell? 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart of the Matter: We have a new Supreme Court Justice. While questions of abortion and so-called gay marriage are important, they are not, according to Dr. Bradley Watson, the heart of the matter. And Also... Back by popular demand - our News Makers segment. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom081009.php 0310E9AB-DDB5-4FDD-9EB9-1C467CD97A30 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:33:59 -0400 08/10/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: The Constitution - Who is to say? This week on the Heart of the Matter: We have a new Supreme Court Justice. While questions of abortion and so-called gay marriage are important, they are not, according to Dr. Bradley Watson, the heart of the matter. And Also... Back by popular demand - our News Makers segment. 57:50 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart of the Matter; It is The Year of Darwin. But if Dr. John West of the Discovery Institute has anything to say about it, this year will be Darwin's last hooray. And Also... Catholic Charities USA and health care reform: "Methinks the lady doth protest too much!" http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom080309.php DCD0B46C-F841-4C0A-B171-EE182672116E Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:15:21 -0400 08/03/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Every Darwinist Must Have His Day This week on the Heart of the Matter; It is The Year of Darwin. But if Dr. John West of the Discovery Institute has anything to say about it, this year will be Darwin's last hooray. And Also... Catholic Charities USA and health care reform: "Methinks the lady doth protest too much!" 1:04:34 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no We are back! This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Michael Youash of the Iraq Sustainable Democracy Project to hear about the situation in Iraq and what we can do about it. And Also... An extended interview with Michael Youash. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom072809.php 73059AE9-C86B-4473-8B2B-CC1E90620A99 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:06:41 -0400 07/28/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: Our Brother's Keeper - Christians in Iraq We are back! This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Michael Youash of the Iraq Sustainable Democracy Project to hear about the situation in Iraq and what we can do about it. And Also... An extended interview with Michael Youash. 1:04:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: A Sit Down With William Murchison This week on the Heart of the Matter: Where are all the Christians going? We sit down with journalist William Murchison to discuss why mainline churches are losing members - lots of members. And Also... Meet the new pagans - NOT the same as the old pagans! http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom051109.php C3B725FB-1142-438A-87A1-30277B8CBF6A Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:17:50 -0400 06/11/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: A Sit Down With William Murchison Top Story: A Sit Down With William Murchison This week on the Heart of the Matter: Where are all the Christians going? We sit down with journalist William Murchison to discuss why mainline churches are losing members - lots of members. And Also... Meet the new pagans - NOT the same as the old pagans! 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: A Sit Down With Andrew Mcnabb This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Andrew McNabb to discuss his new book The Body Of This. You can hear select stories from the book only on Catholic Radio International's Cover To Cover. And Also... Can Catholic Theology save the US economy? It can, but only if we stop listening to the voices in the morning. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom042709.php B07F28F3-0225-4C52-A135-0D5BAA21DD49 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:14:58 -0400 05/26/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: A Sit Down With Andrew Mcnabb Top Story: A Sit Down With Andrew Mcnabb This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Andrew McNabb to discuss his new book The Body Of This. You can hear select stories from the book only on Catholic Radio International's Cover To Cover. And Also... Can Catholic Theology save the US economy? It can, but only if we stop listening to the voices in the morning. 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart of the Matter we discuss the lay Catholic organization, Opus Dei. Some say that it is anti-women, but "some" likely have not read Marie Oates' book Women of Opus Dei - In Their Own Words. And Also... The Department of Homeland Security Rightwing Extremism Assessment. If you are a pro-life worker, guess what? You are a suspect. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom041909.php F1A73D41-8D22-4EC3-A465-83C41AC4C60C Thu, 21 May 2009 10:00:34 -0400 05/19/09 : The Heart Of The Matter: Top Story: The Women Of Opus Dei - In Their Own Words This week on the Heart of the Matter we discuss the lay Catholic organization, Opus Dei. Some say that it is anti-women, but "some" likely have not read Marie Oates' book Women of Opus Dei - In Their Own Words. And Also... The Department of Homeland Security Rightwing Extremism Assessment. If you are a pro-life worker, guess what? You are a suspect. 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart of the Matter: Where are all the Christians going? We sit down with journalist William Murchison to discuss why mainline churches are losing members - lots of members. And Also... Meet the new pagans - NOT the same as the old pagans! http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom042709.php 75D13A3A-EFBC-4F6C-9416-06FBC95EC899 Thu, 14 May 2009 15:18:30 -0400 05/11/09 : Top Story: Top Story: A Sit Down With William Murchison This week on the Heart of the Matter: Where are all the Christians going? We sit down with journalist William Murchison to discuss why mainline churches are losing members - lots of members. And Also... Meet the new pagans - NOT the same as the old pagans! 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Andrew McNabb to discuss his new book The Body Of This. You can hear select stories from the book only on Catholic Radio International's Cover To Cover. And Also... Can Catholic Theology save the US economy? It can, but only if we stop listening to the voices in the morning. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom042709.php B8E51CC4-2A31-48DD-AA7B-12C8FD274777 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:01:56 -0400 04/26/09 : Top Story: A Sit Down With Andrew Mcnabb This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Andrew McNabb to discuss his new book The Body Of This. You can hear select stories from the book only on Catholic Radio International's Cover To Cover. And Also... Can Catholic Theology save the US economy? It can, but only if we stop listening to the voices in the morning. 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart of the Matter we discuss the lay Catholic organization, Opus Dei. Some say that it is anti-women, but "some" likely have not read Marie Oates' book Women of Opus Dei - In Their Own Words. And Also... The Department of Homeland Security Rightwing Extremism Assessment. If you are a pro-life worker, guess what? You are a suspect. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom041909.php 9A2A08A1-8A3D-4174-AFEB-74E8BF216591 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:54:47 -0400 04/19/09 : Top Story: The Women Of Opus Dei - In Their Own Words This week on the Heart of the Matter we discuss the lay Catholic organization, Opus Dei. Some say that it is anti-women, but "some" likely have not read Marie Oates' book Women of Opus Dei - In Their Own Words. And Also... The Department of Homeland Security Rightwing Extremism Assessment. If you are a pro-life worker, guess what? You are a suspect. 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: Darwinism? - Impossible! How often have we heard that Creationism is not "scientific," but merely a matter of Faith? This week on the Heart Of The Matter we demolish this notion as we sit down with Dr. Oktar Babuna, MD., and examine how even the tiniest strands of matter expose Darwinism as false. And Also... Condoms and Africa - A Redux http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom041309.php C20AEC7C-5095-49C7-B6E6-4CD8F1A795EE Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:54:53 -0400 04/12/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Darwinism? - Impossible! Top Story: Darwinism? - Impossible! How often have we heard that Creationism is not "scientific," but merely a matter of Faith? This week on the Heart Of The Matter we demolish this notion as we sit down with Dr. Oktar Babuna, MD., and examine how even the tiniest strands of matter expose Darwinism as false. And Also... Condoms and Africa - A Redux 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: Defending Liberty This week on the Heart of the Matter we sit down with Rabbi David Novak and ask: what system of law best defends liberty? The answer begins with a "G" and sounds like "God's Law." And Also... The Holy Father, Africa and condoms... and the atheists are going crazy (and that's a good thing!). http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom040609.php BFE2C071-781E-4B78-A658-BA40142CD05C Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:53:03 -0400 03/21/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Democrats For Life Top Story: Democrats For Life This week on the Herat of the Matter we take the gloves off. We dive in, head first, to the question of can you be a Democrat and still stand for life? And Also... What is Canon 915 and why you should care - alot. 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: Democrats For Life This week on the Heart of the Matter we take the gloves off. We dive in, head first, to the question of can you be a Democrat and still stand for life? And Also... What is Canon 915 and why you should care - alot. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom032309.php 23903CF9-7E12-427B-9DC3-25B7EAE0B8A7 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:54:05 -0400 03/21/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Democrats For Life Top Story: Democrats For Life This week on the Heart of the Matter we take the gloves off. We dive in, head first, to the question of can you be a Democrat and still stand for life? And Also... What is Canon 915 and why you should care - alot. 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: Encore, Heather! Lent is here and we are hard at work on a story. Until we run next week, enjoy this encore edition of The Heart of the Matter. From November, 2008, we sit down with Heather King to talk about her book Redeemed - conversion, reversion and a deepening comfort that there is hope for all of us. And Also... We continue our discussion with author Heather King. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom031609.php 357096CB-7B06-4D83-B055-929C1021BBDC Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:50:28 -0400 03/16/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Encore, Heather! Top Story: Encore, Heather! Lent is here and we are hard at work on a story. Until we run next week, enjoy this encore edition of The Heart of the Matter. From November, 2008, we sit down with Heather King to talk about her book Redeemed - conversion, reversion and a deepening comfort that there is hope for all of us. And Also... We continue our discussion with author Heather King. 58:44 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: Intelligently Designed This week we continue our discussion of who we are and where we've come from - intelligently designed. And Also... Why Christians ought to be the happiest people on the planet. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom030709.php B7D86F6A-9815-44DF-A7CD-86D204843326 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 19:24:54 -0400 03/07/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Intelligently Designed Top Story: Intelligently Designed This week we continue our discussion of who we are and where we've come from - intelligently designed. And Also... Why Christians ought to be the happiest people on the planet. 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no What do the names Adnan Oktar and Harun Yahya mean to you? If you lived in the Middle East you would 1) recognizes these as household names and 2) recognize them as belonging to the same person – Adnan Oktar, pen name Harun Yahya. Mr. Oktar is perhaps the most influential Creationist on the planet and this week you can hear him right here on the Heart of the Matter. And Also... The good news and bad news on the pro-life front. A conversation with Troy Newman of Operation Rescue http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom022809.php 2FE09CA4-D80F-464A-A214-68E7805F9E7B Mon, 2 Mar 2009 20:40:17 -0500 02/28/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Adnan Oktar What do the names Adnan Oktar and Harun Yahya mean to you? If you lived in the Middle East you would 1) recognizes these as household names and 2) recognize them as belonging to the same person – Adnan Oktar, pen name Harun Yahya. Mr. Oktar is perhaps the most influential Creationist on the planet and this week you can hear him right here on the Heart of the Matter. And Also... The good news and bad news on the pro-life front. A conversation with Troy Newman of Operation Rescue 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: The Signs Do you find it unbelievable that in the United States, in 2009, you could have your house searched simply for a sign in your car? You had better believe that it can - and is - happening. This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with Chip Harrison to hear how his pro-life sign made him the center of a Secret Service field report. And Also... Working for life and doing the time. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom022009.php C09F1B92-ACA7-4E77-80D3-370048B9EE68 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:41:30 -0500 02/20/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: The Signs Top Story: The Signs Do you find it unbelievable that in the United States, in 2009, you could have your house searched simply for a sign in your car? You had better believe that it can - and is - happening. This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with Chip Harrison to hear how his pro-life sign made him the center of a Secret Service field report. And Also... Working for life and doing the time. 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no It's a done deal. The House and Senate have passed Obama's massive spending bill - to the tune of 3 trillion plus dollars. Question - What does it mean and how much will it ultimately cost us all? This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with the Brian Riedl of the Heritage Foundation to get the answers. And Also... Our rapidly evolving Game Show Nation http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom021309.php AB3CD462-A9CF-4FBB-8098-1B8E83B91908 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:39:21 -0500 02/13/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Prepare To Be Stimulated It's a done deal. The House and Senate have passed Obama's massive spending bill - to the tune of 3 trillion plus dollars. Question - What does it mean and how much will it ultimately cost us all? This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with the Brian Riedl of the Heritage Foundation to get the answers. And Also... Our rapidly evolving Game Show Nation 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: Abortion; How Did We Get Here? - A Conversation with Dennis Di Mauro Prior to the 1930's no Christian church supported abortion or contraception. Seventy years later and how things have changed! This week we sit down with Dennis Di Mauro, Secretary of the National Pro-Life Religious Council and author of A Love For Life to get some answers. Get The Book: A Love for Life: Christianity's Consistent Protection of the Unborn And Also... What can losing at basketball teach us about standing up to the world? http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom020609.php D0962122-C8BD-4503-AD98-659C1752722A Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:08:46 -0500 02/06/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Abortion; How Did We Get Here? - A Conversation with Dennis Di Mauro Top Story: Abortion; How Did We Get Here? - A Conversation with Dennis Di Mauro Prior to the 1930's no Christian church supported abortion or contraception. Seventy years later and how things have changed! This week we sit down with Dennis Di Mauro, Secretary of the National Pro-Life Religious Council and author of A Love For Life to get some answers. Get The Book: A Love for Life: Christianity's Consistent Protection of the Unborn And Also... What can losing at basketball teach us about standing up to the world? 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Think that one person can not make a difference in fighting the abortion industry? Meet Lila Rose, founder and president of Live Action, a youth run, new media driven pro-life organization that has Planned Parenthood very concerned. And Also... What would say if our government organized a petition drive to silence a private citizen? You should say "now hold on just a dig dang second!!!" Join the Rush To Be Heard In Washington campaign. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom012909.php BBE0C5EE-DA9F-4746-8CD6-5FBA343E2DD5 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:30:10 -0500 01/29/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Lights, Camera, Live Action! Think that one person can not make a difference in fighting the abortion industry? Meet Lila Rose, founder and president of Live Action, a youth run, new media driven pro-life organization that has Planned Parenthood very concerned. And Also... What would say if our government organized a petition drive to silence a private citizen? You should say "now hold on just a dig dang second!!!" Join the Rush To Be Heard In Washington campaign. 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no We now have a 44th President of the United States - BUT - who is President Barack Hussein Obama? This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with the controversial Dr. Manning, Pastor of ATLAH World Ministries Church to get his perspective. And Also... Some thoughts on our new President http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom012309.php 5B1A1619-E3FD-4A58-962D-FF008D75DFA6 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:19:36 -0500 01/23/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Dr. Manning We now have a 44th President of the United States - BUT - who is President Barack Hussein Obama? This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with the controversial Dr. Manning, Pastor of ATLAH World Ministries Church to get his perspective. And Also... Some thoughts on our new President 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no What do you do when government has gone wild? Can you push back against the "we know what's best for you" crowd? Yes you can. This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with Mark Minck, Chairman of Citizens For Good Public Policy, to talk about how he and others are saying "stop right there!" to an unresponsive, special interest focused city council. And Also... The 2008 election - what did we do wrong? http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom011609.php 28B2A135-C941-403E-92FB-A77A2A7E5FA5 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:50:13 -0500 01/16/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Power To The People! What do you do when government has gone wild? Can you push back against the "we know what's best for you" crowd? Yes you can. This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with Mark Minck, Chairman of Citizens For Good Public Policy, to talk about how he and others are saying "stop right there!" to an unresponsive, special interest focused city council. And Also... The 2008 election - what did we do wrong? 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with Mark Williams; veteran journalist, talk radio host and spokesperson for Our Country Deserves Better. Topics covered include a call for Rahm Emmanuel to resign and an explanation of why we should watch soon-to-be President Obama very, very closely. And Also... We continue our discussion with Mark Williams. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom010209.php 0B8FC445-A33C-4D8F-9C33-024D339E9DAC Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:26:33 -0500 01/02/09 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Does Our Country Deserve Better? This week on the Heart Of The Matter we sit down with Mark Williams; veteran journalist, talk radio host and spokesperson for Our Country Deserves Better. Topics covered include a call for Rahm Emmanuel to resign and an explanation of why we should watch soon-to-be President Obama very, very closely. And Also... We continue our discussion with Mark Williams. 59:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: Christians in Iraq This week on the Heart Of The Matter an interview with Younadam Kanna, the only Christian elected to the Iraq National Assembly in 2005. Yonadam Kanna is head of the Assyrian Democratic Movement and witness to the plight of our Christian Brothers and Sisters in Iraq. And Also... An Iraqi Christian refugee in the United States - what's behind her and what's ahead. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom122008.php FF0B20AF-E0A6-4DC4-8C43-CC2D94004B0F Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:02:26 -0500 12/20/08 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: Christians in Iraq Top Story: Christians in Iraq This week on the Heart Of The Matter an interview with Younadam Kanna, the only Christian elected to the Iraq National Assembly in 2005. Yonadam Kanna is head of the Assyrian Democratic Movement and witness to the plight of our Christian Brothers and Sisters in Iraq. And Also... An Iraqi Christian refugee in the United States - what's behind her and what's ahead. 59:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no Top Story: The Tyranny of Liberalism Is it just me or does it seem like the PC State is growing larger? No, it is not just me (or you, for that matter) says James Kalb author of The Tyranny of Liberalism. The problem is here, is real, but is not without solutions. And Also... A story that I am working about a lawyer who wants to depose the Pope. http://www.catholicradiointernational.com/heartofmatter/mp3/hom121208.php 99862AB5-6726-4AF6-9F84-12B20C25BE9D Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:17:10 -0500 12/12/08 : Heart of the Matter - Top Story: The Tyranny of Liberalism Top Story: The Tyranny of Liberalism Is it just me or does it seem like the PC State is growing larger? No, it is not just me (or you, for that matter) says James Kalb author of The Tyranny of Liberalism. The problem is here, is real, but is not without solutions. And Also... A story that I am working about a lawyer who wants to depose the Pope. 58:45 Jeff at Catholic Radio International Catholic,current events no no