May 19, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: “To bear witness to the Gospel of God’s grace.”In today’s reading, Paul speaks to the presbyters of Ephesus. He addresses them as a father, and his ministry is a participation in the self-given love of Christ. He is entrusting to them the urgent call of the Gospel to shepherd the faithful. We are given the same call to become witnesses for Christ. Marcus has more.Segment 2: Pope Leo’s First Encyclical will Address AIPope Leo’s first encyclical will be published on May 25. Entitled Magnifica Humanitas, it will address the protection of human dignity in an age of artificial intelligence. Matthew Bunson has more.Segment 3: Did the Revolution violate Romans 13? (2 segments)As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Christians are once again debating the moral significance of the American Founding. Was the American Revolution an act of justified resistance, or a failure of obedience? Romans 13 commands us to “be subject to the governing authorities” and Jesus famously told us to “render to Caesar what is Caesar’s.” We talk more about it with Mitchell Bahnsen. 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