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Compassion, Gender Theory, and Conscience Protections: Dr. Christopher Kaczor on Vital Conflicts Part 2

How can Catholic healthcare professionals and philosophers balance genuine compassion for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria with an unwavering commitment to biolo

Vital Conflicts: Dr. Christopher Kaczor on Bioethics, Gender Theory, and Rights of Conscience Part 1

How should Catholic philosophers and healthcare professionals respond to contemporary debates surrounding abortion, gender medicalization, and freedom of conscience? On D

Engaging Young Hearts in Faith and History: Colleen Pressprich on Kids Discover Mary and Kids Discover the Pope

How can parents introduce children to the global impact of the papacy and authentic Marian devotion through visual storytelling and historical context? On Driving Home th

Sharing the Warmth: St. Vincent de Paul Cincinnati & NKY Launch Annual Winter Coat Drive

How can local families exercise the corporal works of mercy and support neighbors in need as colder weather approaches? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft

Combatting Mail-Order Abortion Pills: Peter Range on Dignity, Policy, and the "Abortion Crime by Mail" Campaign

How can Christians defend human dignity and address the risks surrounding chemical abortion pills delivered through the mail? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Cray

Navigating Banal Melodies and Confusing Lyrics: Fr. Stef Bankemper and Rebecca Shaffer-Wells on Sacred Music Part 2

How do confusing lyrics and overly simplistic melodies affect our worship at Mass, and how can sacred music cultivate true spiritual transcendence? On Driving Home the Fa

Sacred Sound vs. Vague Theology: Evaluating Liturgical Music with Fr. Stef Bankemper and Rebecca Shaffer-Wells Part 1

How should pastors and liturgical musicians evaluate the music sung at Mass, and why do the lyrics of hymns carry deep theological weight? On Driving Home the Faith, host

Driving Home the Faith 2026.10.21

Today, Ken talks with Rebecca Shaffer Wells and Fr. Steff Bankamper about music at Mass; Marymont Loyola Professor Christopher Kaczor about three vital bioethical issues

Reclaiming All Hallows' Eve: Alan Migliorato on Faith, Culture, and All Saints Day

How can Catholic families navigate modern culture’s commercialization of Halloween while properly reclaiming its rich spiritual roots as the vigil of All Saints Day? On D

The Moral Dilemma of Embryo Adoption: Josef Zalot on Bioethics, Gestation, and Moral Duty Part 2

Is the gestation and rescue of cryopreserved embryos through adoption morally licit under Catholic teaching, or does third-party implantation compromise the marital act?

The Frozen Embryo Dilemma: Dr. Josef Zalot on Catholic Bioethics and Embryo Adoption Part 1

What is the Catholic Church's position on the estimated 1.2 to 1.5 million frozen human embryos currently held in cryo-storage across the United States, and is embryo ado

Strength in Spirit: Fr. Nathan Cromly on Rediscovering Authentic Femininity and the Feminine Genius

How does authentic Catholic womanhood reflect the image of God, and how can the model of the Blessed Virgin Mary empower women to live with spiritual strength and daring

Driving Home the Faith 2026.10.20

Today Ken talks with Michael Pakaluk about the refounding of a storied Catholic publication, Alan Migliorato about whether Catholic families should celebrate Halloween, a

Architecture as Symbol: Eric Bootsma on Sacramental Space and Sacred Form in Church Design Part 2

Why is sacred architecture essential for Catholic worship, and how does the physical design of a church communicate theology and direct the soul toward the transcendent?

Objective Beauty and Humane Design: Eric Bootsma on Classical Architecture and Order Part 1

Is beauty objective, and how does classical architecture foster human flourishing while modern brutalism risks creating oppressive, inhumane spaces? On Driving Home the F

Vatican Transparency and Capital Punishment: Christopher Altieri on Papal Governance and Catholic Political Divisions

How did Pope Leo XIV approach communication during his recent health crisis, and what do recent death penalty cases reveal about political divisions among American Cathol

Living the Little Way: Fr. Joseph Pence on the Spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

How can the profound "Little Way" of St. Thérèse of Lisieux guide Christians through suffering, silence, and daily spiritual growth today? On Driving Home the Faith, host

The Primacy of the Logos: Dr. Mark Mitchell on Technology, Reality, and the AI Revolution Part 2

Can a technology that distorts reality be considered rational, and how do Christians navigate the unique challenges posed by artificial intelligence? On Driving Home the

Breaking Babel: Dr. Mark Mitchell on Human Agency, the Logos, and the AI Revolution Part 1

Can artificial intelligence ever possess true consciousness, free will, or human agency, or does its simulation of personhood merely deepen modern moral confusion? On Dri

School Choice and Educational Freedom: Matt Daniels on Ohio’s EdChoice Ruling and the Federal Tax Credit

How will a recent state court ruling on Ohio's EdChoice program affect Catholic families, and what does the new federal tax credit mean for private school tuition support