January 22, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Protests during Worship should concern us allThe interruption of Sunday services at a church in Minnesota marks a watershed moment in the moral and religious imagination of the American Republic and the Western world. If even religious worship may be interrupted in service of political expression, then truly nothing is sacred. Marcus has more.Segment 2: Is the Church a Cruise ship, or a battleship?Do you ever find yourself “hopping” from parish to parish in search of the one that will best suit your needs? While it’s important to search for parishes that will support you and your family, we cannot overlook the role the laity have to play in forming strong parishes. Jason Negri has more.Segment 3: The Golden Thread of Catholic History (2 segments)Where do the threads that form the Western Tradition originate, and how were they woven together throughout the millennia? What are the sources of our modern ideas about science, freedom, equality, law, and good government? James Hankins has authored a massive volume exploring this history, and he 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