The Gloria Purvis Podcast

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Three Catholic bishops on civilizing our political dialogue

In our polarized society today, the need for civil dialogue is great. So how do we approach that dialogue as Catholics? And what are some of the tools from our faith tradition that we can use in overcoming polarization? This episode of “The Gloria Purvis Podcast” features a panel ... Afficher plus

. 55min 1sec

What does it mean to vote with a formed conscience?

Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, we’re releasing a mini-season that covers the importance of forming our consciences and voting, what to do when you don’t feel you entirely belong to either party, polarization in the church, racial justice and recognition of human dignity ... Afficher plus

. 48min 45sec

We don’t need to stop being angry in order to forgive

What is a Christian understanding of forgiveness? And does it necessarily involve reconciliation or the abatement of anger? On the final episode of this season, Gloria welcomes Reverend Matthew Ichihashi Potts on “The Gloria Purvis Podcast” to discuss the subject of forgiveness. ... Afficher plus

. 40min 57sec

Why birth should be free in the U.S.

If there’s one thing that pro-life and pro-choice advocates can agree upon, its that the cost of having a baby is significant, and often a deterrent for mothers carrying to term. “So the average privately-insured person pays about $2,800 to give birth out of pocket,” says Kristen ... Afficher plus

. 34min 31sec

How should Catholic institutions make reparations for the sin of slavery?

Gloria speaks with Dr. Laura Masur, an assistant professor in the department of anthropology at The Catholic University of America. Dr. Masur has been one of the archeologists excavating enslaved communities on former plantations owned by the Society of Jesus in Maryland. They as ... Afficher plus

. 33min 35sec