June 24, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Fatherhood First: The Man Who Left the World CupJérémy Doku is living a soccer player’s ultimate dream: he’s playing in the FIFA World Cup. But this week he set that dream aside, leaving his team so he could be present for the birth of his son. Sadly, his decision was met with some blowback. Critics accused him of abandoning his duties, and one television personality went as far as to claim that fathers play no role in the delivery process. Marcus looks at what this shows about our culture’s understanding of family and vocation.Segment 2: Empowering Workers: A Better Way ForwardWorkplace harmony tends to increase productivity, and greater productivity leads to flourishing. Jim Babka joins us with a look at strategies for empowering workers for greater unity and flourishing.Segment 3: Thinking Theologically about Work (2 segments) We devote hours and hours each week to our work – often spending more waking hours there than anywhere else. What if we approached our work as a vocation, regardless of what that work might be? We explore a theological vision of work and vocation with Scott Rae. 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