Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - June 30, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: The Christian Vision of a Free Government (2 segments)A free and flourishing society needs two things: the rule of law, and freedom. The purpose of government is to secure those two conditions. But the dominant view today is that freedom and law are in opposition to each other. Dr. Adam MacLeod looks at the Christian vision of a free government.Segment 2: Hamilton and Jefferson’s Schools of Thought (2 segments)Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton represent the best known and broadest schools of American thought on how best to balance liberty with the need for order. Dr. John Pinheiro looks the intellectual origins of their principles and what we might glean from each to help build a free and virtuous society. 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