February 4, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Vandalized Churches, Disrupted Services And Progressives’ Attack On Religious FreedomLast Sunday at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., worshippers opened their Bibles and began to pray. It was not part of the planned service. It was their response to an anti-ICE mob that had stormed into their sanctuary, disrupting their constitutional right to worship freely. This was not an isolated incident. It is part of a disturbing pattern that is emerging. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has more.Segment 2: “Influencer Priests” and the Risks of Celebrity EvangelizationA well-known Italian priest who has millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers across multiple platforms has announced his intention to leave the priesthood. Italian Fr. Alberto Ravagnani has previously clashed with his diocese over some of his online content. While many priests such as Bishop Robert Barron, Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. John Riccardo have used modern media to great effect, questions remain over what lines must be drawn. Marcus has moreSegment 3: How the God of Reason Created Science in His Image (2 segments)For centuries, people have been told they must choose: believe in God or trust in science. But what if both paths were designed to lead to the same truth? What if wonder itself is the key that bridges them? Brian Cranley 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