Dr. Thomas Varicalli sits down with historian Dr. Wilford McClay—author of Land of Hope and professor at Hillsdale College for a wide-ranging Constitution Day conversation. They explore why America remains worth celebrating, how its founding ideals took root in a real people and place, and what citizens must know to sustain ordered liberty. Dr. McClay also shares insights from writing Land of Hope and offers essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the American story.
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Conversatio: Women’s Hidden Convictions, and the Courage to Speak
Attorney and author Kimberly Begg, president of the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women and author of Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage, joins our host, a Belmont Abbey College criminal justice professor and attorney, to talk about forming courageous young women in a hostile culture. They discuss why so many college women hide their convictions, how mentorship and authentic Catholic womanhood can counter that pressure, and how the stories of the saints can shape families, imaginations, and moral courage. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or young woman yourself, this conversation offers practical hope and a higher vision of what it means to be a woman today.
Conversatio: Cardinal Müller on Truth, Culture, and the Church
Cardinal Gerhard Müller, former Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, reflects on his vocation, his friendship with Pope Benedict XVI, and the challenges facing the Church today—from artificial intelligence to cultural confusion. Speaking with Abbot Placid Solari, the Cardinal offers a profound vision of faith and reason in harmony, the dignity of the human person, and the universal mission of the Church in the modern world.
The Winningest Coaches’ Playbook
Belmont Abbey’s former men’s coach John Keating sits down with Ken Lolla and Robbie Church, two nationally renowned college soccer coaches who both got their start at Belmont Abbey College. Together they chat about leadership, culture, and life after the whistle. They revisit their Belmont Abbey years, share the rituals and habits that built winning programs, and reflect on legacy, faith, and relationships. Along the way, they tackle today’s challenges—recruiting, retention, and the transfer portal, and what it really takes to build teams that last.
Emma Fradd – Authenticity in Modern Music
Australian musician Emma Fradd joins host Morgan Alemy to share her journey of conversion, creativity, and calling. From grunge rock beginnings to writing faith-inspired indie music, she reflects on the challenges and joys of staying true to her craft and her Catholic faith. Discover how authenticity and artistry can meet in today’s music world.
