January 13, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Marcus When Ambition goes too FarAmbition has always been a double-edged force in the history of civilization. It builds cities, constitutions, founds universities, organizes whole economies. At the same time though, ambition unmoored from moral hierarchy can corrode one’s character. It can fracture households, it can leave a trail of brilliance that’s shadowed by regret. Few lives in the American founding display that particular tension with greater clarity than that of Alexander Hamilton. Marcus has more. Segment 2: Join Fr John Riccardo at the Jesus ConferenceGod has a vision — not just for creation in general, but for every person, every parish, and every corner of the world He loves. That’s the theme of Acts XXIX’s Jesus Conference, coming up in October. Albert Faraj has the details.Segment 3: Proclaiming the Gospel of Matthew (2 segments)Each Gospel reveals unique truths about who Jesus is. For Matthew, Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us always, who saves us from sin. In doing so, Matthew gives us a way of reading the Scriptures according to both the letter and the spirit. Leroy Huizenga joins us with more. 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