May 15, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: What is a person? What is the Self?Many people today, especially in the younger generations, root their identity in a particular social movement as they seek validation. But such validation can only be found, ultimately, in God. Marcus has more..Segment 2: Our Cultural Abandonment of CharacterJonathan Rinderknecht—the Uber driver charged with setting the blaze that killed twelve people and destroyed thousands of homes— has professed an admiration for Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Anne Hendershott discusses how we are shaped by the cultural habit of looking outward to decide who to become.Segment 3: When Man Loses Sight of God (2 segments)God made man in His own image and likeness. God Himself, then, is the primary reference point for man’s self-understanding. Accordingly, when man loses sight of God, he loses sight of his own humanity. Stephen White has 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