February 11, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: The Counterfeit Compassion of Embryo AdoptionThe question of what to do with frozen embryos left over from IVF procedures is deeply controversial. Many well-meaning Catholics want to adopt these embryos, lest they remain frozen indefinitely. But this is not the answer. Marcus explains why.Segment 2: Light from Darkness: The Church Rises from Turmoil (3 segments)Ask Catholics about the crisis in the Church today and you’ll often get one of two responses: The end is upon us! or Everything’s fine―the Holy Spirit is in charge! Neither of those attitudes makes sense from the perspective of history. And throughout history, the Church has risen from tumultuous times to come out even stronger than before. Steve Weidenkopf joins us. 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