December 11, 2025 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Our Lady of Guadalupe and my Journey from Death to Life (2 segments)As an OB-GYN in training, Dr. John Bruchalski considered abortion to be health care. But that changed when, one night, he was caught between trying to save the life of one unborn baby — and ending the life of another. Our Lady of Guadalupe plays a key role in his story, and he joins us today.Segment 2: The Christian Philosophy of Jacques Maritain (2 segments)Jacques Maritain was regarded as one of the most prominent Catholic intellectuals during his lifetime and was a spokesman for the Thomistic revival. His philosophy was also essential in the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We look at his thought with Jason West. 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