December 18, 2025 - Hour 1

Segment 1: The Modern Misinterpretations of the Christmas Story“Mary was an unwed mother.”“Joseph was merely Jesus’ foster father.”“The Holy Family were illegal immigrants in Egypt”You’ve probably already heard these claims in the days leading up to Christmas, as people attempt to fit the story of Christmas into a modern mold. But it doesn’t work that way. Marcus has more.Segment 2: A new approach to education Catholic menSt. Joseph the Worker Academy is an all-boys school in the Ann Arbor area based upon the educational philosophies of St. John Bosco and John Senior.Segment 3: Why must we tether the Gospels to Tradition? (2 segments)In a recent video discussion on the Bible, Jordan Peterson discusses the Gospels. He uses a translation known as The Single Gospel, a condensed version that combines the four narratives into one. However, this raises some issues because of what is lost. We discuss it with Daniel Gallagher. 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