April 23, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: America’s Fertility Crisis is a Marriage CrisisFor many Americans, adulthood no longer follows the predictable flow it once did. CDC data shows overall births falling, but the real concern is a decline in marriages — a trend with profound implications for the life of the Church. Marcus has more.Segment 2: 5 Things Divorced Catholics Want You to KnowThere is a lot of discourse on divorce within the Church today, but so much of it exists on the “culture war” plane, either defending or dissenting from Church teaching. Important as these discussions are, divorced Catholics themselves often get lost in the tussle, becoming mere tokens in an ideological back and forth. Philip Campbell has experienced this firsthand, and he joins us.Segment 3: The Virtues as “Super Habits” (2 segments)For too many of us, life is harder than it needs to be. We have forgotten the ancient system of “super habits” — a specific set of habits for making decisions, managing our emotions, and dealing with other people that fosters lives of greater ease, happiness, and power. Andrew Abela has more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com