The EDIFY Podcast

EP079: Fr. Joseph KruppAnti-Catholicism is on the rise. American Catholics are constantly faced with attacks ranging from ideological to legislative to physical.It seems like Christianity will soon no longer be the societal default — or will it?Fr. Joseph Krupp joins Mary on the EDIFY Podcast to examine the possible end of cultural Catholicism and where people of faith should turn their attention. Fr. Joe’s own Michigan parish was vandalized twice in anti-Catholic attacks. He shares why Catholics need to be ready to face cultural rejection and some practical tips for staying strong in the fight. WATCH: Fr. Krupp’s animated EDIFY videoFollow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP078: Monica SnyderMonica Snyder walked into an abortion clinic at 28 weeks pregnant on an undercover mission – to expose the terrible reality of late-term abortion.On this episode, Monica joins Mary to share her undercover experience and her work now as Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life.As a pro-life atheist, Monica explains how her organization defends life from a non-religious standpoint. She also gives her analysis on the deceptive pro-abortion narrative crafted around the infamous Turnaway Study. WATCH: Live Action’s video of Monica’s experience in the clinicFollow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP077: Mark MorganDoes concern for national security conflict with the humanitarian response to immigrants crossing our border? On this episode, former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan shares why the media has intentionally conflated these two separate issues to push a dangerous agenda of open borders. Mark and Mary discuss the solutions needed to protect both Americans and immigrants and get to the bottom of the problems with cartels, sanctuary cities, and family restrictions.    BONUS:Watch Mark’s animated EDIFY video hereListen to Rebecca Kiessling’s EDIFY podcast episode hereFollow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP076: Jamie BaxterWhy are so many non-practicing Catholics drawn to Ash Wednesday Mass? And does a cold shower have anything to do with your spiritual life? With Lent just around the corner, Exodus 90 founder Jamie Baxter joins Mary to discuss the Church’s ancient practices of prayer, penitence, and fraternity, and what that means for men today.  Exodus 90’s ascetic practices generally get the most attention, but Jamie shares the deeper framework behind this popular Catholic program and how it’s already inspired over 100,000 men to grow in virtue and freedom.  Watch: Dr. Ray Guarendi - Every Catholic Dad Needs to Hear ThisRead: Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP075: Leah SargeantGun control – it’s one of the most divisive issues today, but are any of the proposed solutions even practical? In this episode, writer and author Leah Sargeant joins Mary to discuss the underlying issues behind the horrors caused by gun violence and what can actually be done to reduce it. Leah also shares the problem with gender-neutral family policies, how “wedding culture” has spun out of control, and how her book “Building the Benedict Option” is a handy guide to finding Christian community wherever you are. WATCH: Leah's animated EDIFY video hereFollow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP074: Kristen DayCan you still be pro-life and a Democrat? And for those who identify this way – are life issues really a priority? In this episode, executive director of Democrats for Life of America Kristen Day shares why supporting the most vulnerable is still consistent with the party’s original values.Kristen and Mary also discuss the invaluable support pregnancy resource centers offer, and how Kristen’s organization strategically turns “woke” language on its side to support women and children. BONUS: Kristen gives her hopes and predictions for the 2024 election!LINK: CatholicVote PRC violence trackerFollow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP073: Dr. Greg BottaroWhat is a man? And have you heard of the “masculine genius?”Men today are constantly told their masculinity is “toxic,” but is that really the case? Dr. Greg Bottaro of the Catholic Psych Institute joins Mary on the EDIFY Podcast to unpack the neuroscience behind the “masculine genius” and how it relates to male and female complementarity. From traditional gender roles, to the role of science in the pursuit of truth, this episode digs deep into key aspects of our society’s confusion.  To learn more from Dr. Bottaro, listen to his podcast, Being Human, here.Watch: It’s Not About The Nail Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP072: Archbishop Joseph NaumannDid the Vatican just allow for “gay blessings?” And is the Church really “too masculine?”How does a Catholic wade through all the screeching media narratives claiming that Church doctrine has now changed? Thankfully, Kansas City’s Archbishop Joseph Naumann joins Mary to help us navigate the confusion.In this episode, Archbishop Naumann unpacks the Fiducia Supplicans document that has sparked worldwide backlash and controversy among the faithful.He also addresses the death penalty question, masculinity in the Church, and his own family’s touching story of forgiveness in the face of violence –  it’s all here on the EDIFY Podcast!BONUS: Archbishop Naumann shares his take on Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce and how the relationship could potentially relate to the vocation crisis.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP071: Kyle SeraphinIf you’re a practicing Catholic, or even a concerned parent – chances are the FBI thinks you’re a domestic terrorist. That sounds crazy – and it is – but former agent Kyle Seraphin ultimately lost his job for revealing the truth about the FBI’s targeted surveillance of American Catholics. Kyle joins Mary on this episode to share his experience and how this is a wake-up call not just for Catholics, but all Christians and conservatives.Don’t get lost in the woke jungle! Cut through the progressive nonsense with the FACTS. Download our FREE eBook, Wokeism Runs the World, at https://lp.edify.us/woke-ebook/.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP070: Trent HornAre you wary of bringing up certain issues around your more liberal family members or friends? Do you know what the Church teaches on different niche political issues? Apologist Trent Horn has your back.In this episode, Trent joins Mary to discuss socialism, Humanae Vitae, how to effectively engage on abortion, Father James Martin, climate change, and capital punishment. This is an episode you won’t want to miss - and one that will surely prepare you for the holiday season!Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

Is this the most important election of our lifetime? Does our vote even matter? Get the answers on this episode of The EDIFY Podcast.EP069: Brian BurchWe are now less than one year away from the 2024 election. Inevitably you’ll hear that “it’s the most important election of our lifetime!” Is that true? What does the Church teach about issues affecting public policy today? How can we learn to evaluate and weigh the issues rather than just voting for “the lesser of two evils?” Does your vote even matter? Brian Burch, president of CatholicVote, has the answers on this episode of The EDIFY Podcast.Don’t get lost in the woke jungle! Cut through the progressive nonsense with the FACTS. Download our FREE eBook, Wokeism Runs the World, here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP068: Fr. John LoCocoFr. John LoCoco came from a family of 8 children and was one of two who had a vocation. In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, Fr. LoCoco gives his take on the state of vocations in the Church as the Vocation Director of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Here’s why he thinks vocations to the priesthood are booming in some U.S. dioceses, and the role families and parishes must play in raising the next generation of priests. You won’t want to miss this exclusive interview brought to you for National Vocation Awareness Week!Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP067: Mark HouckWhen faced with the possibility of losing everything, Catholic dad Mark Houck stood up to the bullies. In this episode of The EDIFY Podcast, he chronicles what happened when an FBI SWAT team showed up at his house, what spiritual fruits he and his family have received on this journey, and how all of us can grow in courage.You won’t want to miss this exclusive interview with a true American hero. Watch Mark's animated EDIFY video, The FBI Went After Me, here.Want to learn more about the underground movement to destroy Christianity? Download our FREE eBook, Wokeism Runs the World, here. Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP066: Haley McNamaraDo you know what human trafficking looks like in America? If you see it, how do you stop it? In this episode, Haley McNamara from National Center on Sexual Exploitation, has those shocking answers. Mary and Haley also discuss how pornography contributes to human trafficking across the world and what companies are (or aren’t) doing their part to protect vulnerable populations.Resources mentioned by Haley McNamara:National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s Dirty Dozen ListProtect Young EyesThe National Human Trafficking Hotline – 888-373-7888To learn more about pornography’s impact on the brain, watch Rachael Killackey’s EDIFY video: Pornography: Public Health Catastrophe.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP065: Isabel BrownIf you think Gen Z has been co-opted by liberal agendas, think again! In this episode, Mary sits down with Isabel Brown, a powerful voice for her young conservative peers. They discuss the trends of “woke” Gen Z, raising the voting age, whether boycotts should be more broadly adopted, and how divorce and contraception have impacted her generation. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!Don’t get lost in the woke jungle! Cut through the progressive nonsense with the FACTS. Download our FREE eBook, Wokeism Runs the World, here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP064: Abby JohnsonIn her mission to make abortion unthinkable, Abby Johnson sits down with Mary to discuss her new documentary, why it’s so important to witness and pray outside abortion clinics, and how horrifyingly lucrative the abortion business is. EVERY pro-lifer needs to listen to this conversation.Watch Abby’s EDIFY video, The truth Planned Parenthood doesn’t want you to know, here. Learn more about Abby’s ministry, And Then There Were None, here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP063: Mary Margaret OlohanMary sits down with budding conservative journalist Mary Margaret Olohan to discuss what good journalism looks like, why the mainstream media has turned away from those ideals, and how politicians are opting for alternative media sources rather than traditional media avenues.BONUS: Find out what Mary Margaret’s favorite story has been to cover and what issue she thinks the mainstream media needs to pay more attention to!Don’t get lost in the woke jungle! Cut through the progressive nonsense with the FACTS. Download our FREE eBook, Wokeism Runs the World, here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP062: Heather KhymHeather Khym, co-founder of Life Restoration Ministries and co-host of the Abiding Together podcast, joins Mary to discuss cancel culture, Heather’s powerful story of forgiveness and redemption, and spiritual warfare. God made us to be free and to be people who speak the truth. But how do we get there? Heather has tips on how to grow in holiness, how we all need to give and receive forgiveness, and In our journey to holiness, and how to defend against the father of lies.Watch Heather’s animated EDIFY video here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP061: Brian EchevarriaBrian Echevarria, a proud father of three, explains how CRT twists history, why he and his wife decided to homeschool their kids, and why he ran for office.Then, Mary has Brian in the hot seat for a lightning round of questions on controversial topics like reparations, the Black Lives Matter organization, and DEI policies. You don’t want to miss it!Watch Brian’s animated EDIFY video, Critical Race Theory’s 3 Biggest Flaws, here.Gender ideology, identity politics, and critical race theory won’t go away on their own. America needs Catholics equipped with clear answers on how to navigate the murky waters of our nation’s education crisis. To learn more, download our FREE eBook here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

EP060: Chloe ColeHaving embarked on her own transition journey at the tender age of 12, including puberty suppressants, cross sex hormones at 13, and a double mastectomy at 15, only to subsequently detransition at 16, Chloe speaks with firsthand authority on the deeply traumatic effects experienced by minors undergoing such treatments.Driven by a noble mission to safeguard children from potentially harmful ideologies and medical interventions, Chloe sheds some light on the distressing consequences of “gender-affirming care” for adolescents.Watch Chloe’s EDIFY video, The Truth Trans Activists Don’t Want You to Know, here.Watch EDIFY’s full animated video, Heartbreaking Story of Child Transition, here.Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube