December 4, 2025 - Hour 1

Segment 1: “Drip-Feed, Conspiracy Para-Journalism”There’s a conundrum facing our society - reporting that presents itself as investigative journalism, but actually reveals very little of substance. It’s not a new phenomenon, but the internet has allowed it to spread in new forms. Marcus has more.Segment 2: Stop trying to change the Church’s teachingsIn its second interim report issued last month, a Synodal study group continued to talk about a “paradigm shift … in continuity with Vatican II” and labeled homosexuality as an “emerging issue.” Catholic teaching on issues of morality cannot change – so why do some people try to? Richard Spinello joins us.Segment 3: Will there be a Rapture? (2 segments) In the Gospel last Sunday, Matthew wrote of two men in the field, one taken and one left. Passages like this are commonly cited by those who envision a pre-tribulation Rapture, the kind portrayed in series like Left Behind. What does Catholic teaching say about the end times? Dr. Dave Anders is our guest. 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