November 14, 2025 – Hour 1

Marcus’s Monologue: Restoring WonderOn November 14, 1889, a young journalist named Nellie Bly set off on a voyage to circumnavigate the world in less than 80 days, following in the footsteps of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. At the time, limitations in technology made the world feel much bigger than it does today. And today we’ve lost much of our sense of wonder for the world around us. Marcus has more.Farewell to the Penny – is the Nickel Next?For the first time since its founding, the US Mint has ceased production of the penny, citing increased production costs and other factors. What does this mean for consumers? And since the production cost of a nickel far exceeds its face value, is it next on the chopping block? Dr. Robert Whaples joins us.The Gospel According to Silicon ValleyReligious revivals have been intertwined with American history since the beginning, often linked with other social movements of the time. And now, there are signs of a Christian revival in, of all places, Silicon Valley. We look at the trend and the connection between religion and technology with Dan Churchwell. 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