Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/in-the-forum-with-sheila-liaugminas Insightful and consequential news coverage and analysis, with thought leaders, decision-makers, and top experts in politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, and faith. © 2025 Sheila Liaugminas 901c5628-4873-57dc-b964-af8d6e975802 yes Surveying the Cultural Landscape en Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:28:38 -0600 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:29:13 -0600 http://www.sheilareports.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/EdbjcwpgE8grjChS0dGEqpYXNBPgjJY3m5QZ8svdW-w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEyMTcxLzE1OTM4/OTQ4OTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://www.sheilareports.com episodic Sheila Liaugminas Insightful and consequential news coverage and analysis, with thought leaders, decision-makers, and top experts in politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, and faith. Insightful and consequential news coverage and analysis, with thought leaders, decision-makers, and top experts in politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, and faith. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith Sheila Liaugminas No No 34 34 Pray for a happy death? What does that mean? full 7ea7a4cb-f81b-4b26-9e66-06495eeef6a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ecbfb54 People may not often think of dying, but the time comes for everyone, and it's never too early to prepare well. How do we do that? Is there a patron saint of a happy death? Sheila talks about it.

]]> People may not often think of dying, but the time comes for everyone, and it's never too early to prepare well. How do we do that? Is there a patron saint of a happy death? Sheila talks about it.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:16:20 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 576 People may not often think of dying, but the time comes for everyone, and it's never too early to prepare well. How do we do that? Is there a patron saint of a happy death? Sheila talks about it.

]]> politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 33 33 What would change how you live now to die well? full fd9635aa-a8b7-4d9d-9372-bf9ca9528ffa https://share.transistor.fm/s/552353f0 There is a healthy, good way to think of death, God, eternal life. Would you change if you knew you would die today and see the God of love?

]]> There is a healthy, good way to think of death, God, eternal life. Would you change if you knew you would die today and see the God of love?

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:22:41 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 547 There is a healthy, good way to think of death, God, eternal life. Would you change if you knew you would die today and see the God of love?

]]> politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 32 32 Abortion language is still dishonest, and getting weird full 23c7ece6-9fb2-4fb3-8fe5-b9a829197ada https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd5e5c5b Since the Supreme Court Dobbs decision, abortion activists and news media have focused more attention on choice, but using new language and narratives about rights.

]]> Since the Supreme Court Dobbs decision, abortion activists and news media have focused more attention on choice, but using new language and narratives about rights.

]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:04:43 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 808 Since the Supreme Court Dobbs decision, abortion activists and news media have focused more attention on choice, but using new language and narratives about rights. Since the Supreme Court Dobbs decision, abortion activists and news media have focused more attention on choice, but using new language and narratives about rights. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 31 31 What Roe, Casey and Dobbs said about abortion laws full df91410d-2e73-4964-ab26-50885ddb9bc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44390294 The Supreme Court Dobbs ruling teaches what the Roe and Casey decisions said, and why Justices recently overturned them both to restore the democratic process for deciding abortion law in each of the states, by the people and their elected representatives.

]]> The Supreme Court Dobbs ruling teaches what the Roe and Casey decisions said, and why Justices recently overturned them both to restore the democratic process for deciding abortion law in each of the states, by the people and their elected representatives.

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:58:11 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 856 The Supreme Court Dobbs ruling teaches what the Roe and Casey decisions said, and why Justices recently overturned them both to restore the democratic process for deciding abortion law in each of the states, by the people and their elected representatives. The Supreme Court Dobbs ruling teaches what the Roe and Casey decisions said, and why Justices recently overturned them both to restore the democratic process for deciding abortion law in each of the states, by the people and their elected representatives politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 30 30 Dobbs decision: Americans should know abortion facts better. Especially media. full f693e327-9885-42a3-a8b1-e9a23eaa8961 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d86873c1 Sheila starts explaining the Supreme Court Dobbs decision overruling Roe v. Wade, and what it tells us about abortion law in America.

]]> Sheila starts explaining the Supreme Court Dobbs decision overruling Roe v. Wade, and what it tells us about abortion law in America.

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:05:32 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 809 Sheila starts explaining the Supreme Court Dobbs decision overruling Roe v. Wade, and what it tells us about abortion law in America. Sheila starts explaining the Supreme Court Dobbs decision overruling Roe v. Wade, and what it tells us about abortion law in America. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 29 29 Support and Care for Women and Children full c4eecd27-c1c0-4d16-9db2-8334c7faa122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4be7f46 Sheila combines coverage of politics and the political process with abortion and pro-life realities in this commentary on what can be done to serve life, give hope and build unity.

]]> Sheila combines coverage of politics and the political process with abortion and pro-life realities in this commentary on what can be done to serve life, give hope and build unity.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:43:02 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 1279 Sheila combines coverage of politics and the political process with abortion and pro-life realities in this commentary on what can be done to serve life, give hope and build unity. Sheila combines coverage of politics and the political process with abortion and pro-life realities in this commentary on what can be done to serve life, give hope and build unity. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 28 28 St. Joseph, Man for All Times full a0a8a2ba-5b90-44f9-94a2-3f128f921e3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/de57b4fe Fr. Boniface Hicks explores and explains the many of the titles and roles of St. Joseph in his new book and in this conversation with Sheila Liaugminas, filled with enlightening, edifying information for those who don't know the saint, and those who want to learn more.

]]> Fr. Boniface Hicks explores and explains the many of the titles and roles of St. Joseph in his new book and in this conversation with Sheila Liaugminas, filled with enlightening, edifying information for those who don't know the saint, and those who want to learn more.

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:25:10 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2374 Fr. Boniface Hicks explores and explains the many of the titles and roles of St. Joseph in his new book and in this conversation with Sheila Liaugminas, filled with enlightening, edifying information for those who don't know the saint, and those who want to learn more. Fr. Boniface Hicks explores and explains the many of the titles and roles of St. Joseph in his new book and in this conversation with Sheila Liaugminas, filled with enlightening, edifying information for those who don't know the saint, and those who want politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 27 27 Fruits of the Resurrection: Deep Compassion, Invincible Love, Aggressive Tenderness full b498ebac-7ba0-4577-a2e6-67d69e94368e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6397e28e Many people have a foundation of hope and happiness, many others search for it. The difference? Fr. Peter Cameron explains the profound truth of conversion, irresistible power of kindness, and the force of mercy.

]]> Many people have a foundation of hope and happiness, many others search for it. The difference? Fr. Peter Cameron explains the profound truth of conversion, irresistible power of kindness, and the force of mercy.

]]> Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:08:03 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2019 Many people have a foundation of hope and happiness, many others search for it. The difference? Fr. Peter Cameron explains the profound truth of conversion, irresistible power of kindness, and the force of mercy. Many people have a foundation of hope and happiness, many others search for it. The difference? Fr. Peter Cameron explains the profound truth of conversion, irresistible power of kindness, and the force of mercy. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 26 26 The Shroud and the Explosion of the Resurrection full 52be56ea-34d2-45fa-99e8-42507d3a9c30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e92be5a The Shroud of Turin has all the marks of Christ crucified, and hi-tech evidence dates it back to the time and place of Jesus of Nazareth's life and death. Called 'the Fifth Gospel', it teaches in amazing detail. How the image got on the Shroud is especially stunning, now and going forward.

]]> The Shroud of Turin has all the marks of Christ crucified, and hi-tech evidence dates it back to the time and place of Jesus of Nazareth's life and death. Called 'the Fifth Gospel', it teaches in amazing detail. How the image got on the Shroud is especially stunning, now and going forward.

]]> Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:48:20 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2729 The Shroud of Turin has all the marks of Christ crucified, and hi-tech evidence dates it back to the time and place of Jesus of Nazareth's life and death. Called 'the Fifth Gospel', it teaches in amazing detail. How the image got on the Shroud is especially stunning, now and going forward. The Shroud of Turin has all the marks of Christ crucified, and hi-tech evidence dates it back to the time and place of Jesus of Nazareth's life and death. Called 'the Fifth Gospel', it teaches in amazing detail. How the image got on the Shroud is especial politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 25 25 Enduring Lessons the Classic Films Teach Us About Life full 35d40535-845b-4e53-aca7-9868afca79ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/59fff9a7 Dr. Onalee McGraw of the Educational Guidance Institute shares her expertise and fascinating insights into how classic films capture essential truths about human nature and the common good. These universal truths transcend politics, ideologies, and 'tribal identities' and through storytelling, reach hearts and minds in a unique and transformative way.

]]> Dr. Onalee McGraw of the Educational Guidance Institute shares her expertise and fascinating insights into how classic films capture essential truths about human nature and the common good. These universal truths transcend politics, ideologies, and 'tribal identities' and through storytelling, reach hearts and minds in a unique and transformative way.

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:16:51 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 3047 Dr. Onalee McGraw of the Educational Guidance Institute shares her expertise and fascinating insights into how classic films capture essential truths about human nature and the common good. These universal truths transcend politics, ideologies, and 'tribal identities' and through storytelling, reach hearts and minds in a unique and transformative way. Dr. Onalee McGraw of the Educational Guidance Institute shares her expertise and fascinating insights into how classic films capture essential truths about human nature and the common good. These universal truths transcend politics, ideologies, and 'triba politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 24 24 Abortion Activism Blurs Vision and Distorts Facts full 388455b0-9eef-4d7e-a1b1-0f48aeae643d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c604b52 Social research professor Michael New points out flaws and errors in the wording and reasoning of a Washington Post column about the drop in abortions over the past 40+ years. This is needed clarification.

]]> Social research professor Michael New points out flaws and errors in the wording and reasoning of a Washington Post column about the drop in abortions over the past 40+ years. This is needed clarification.

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:42:06 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 1585 Social research professor Michael New points out flaws and errors in the wording and reasoning of a Washington Post column about the drop in abortions over the past 40+ years. This is needed clarification. Social research professor Michael New points out flaws and errors in the wording and reasoning of a Washington Post column about the drop in abortions over the past 40+ years. This is needed clarification. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 23 23 Recognize, Resist and Escape Evil full beef49b9-0741-4561-adf6-00e9ad6952fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/20265e8d Fr. Robert Spitzer delves into the second book of his new 'Called Out of Darkness' trilogy and gives guidance on spiritual and moral conversion, and how to avoid obstacles to both.

]]> Fr. Robert Spitzer delves into the second book of his new 'Called Out of Darkness' trilogy and gives guidance on spiritual and moral conversion, and how to avoid obstacles to both.

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:43:45 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 4088 Fr. Robert Spitzer delves into the second book of his new 'Called Out of Darkness' trilogy and gives guidance on spiritual and moral conversion, and how to avoid obstacles to both. Fr. Robert Spitzer delves into the second book of his new 'Called Out of Darkness' trilogy and gives guidance on spiritual and moral conversion, and how to avoid obstacles to both. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 22 22 Forming a 'Massive Hub of Catholic Intellectual Thought' full 5d0d64ac-e946-4767-b990-970cde3199d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1734efdf Co-Founder Dr. Jennifer Nolan explains the STEM degree courses Catholic Polytechnic University offers with an impressive and growing faculty of leading experts in science, technology, engineering, math, and business, infused with zeal for the faith. "This is where faith and science come together," she tells Sheila Liaugminas, "and they point to Christ, they point to God".

]]> Co-Founder Dr. Jennifer Nolan explains the STEM degree courses Catholic Polytechnic University offers with an impressive and growing faculty of leading experts in science, technology, engineering, math, and business, infused with zeal for the faith. "This is where faith and science come together," she tells Sheila Liaugminas, "and they point to Christ, they point to God".

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:53:31 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2516 Co-Founder Dr. Jennifer Nolan explains the STEM degree courses Catholic Polytechnic University offers with an impressive and growing faculty of leading experts in science, technology, engineering, math, and business, infused with zeal for the faith. "This is where faith and science come together," she tells Sheila Liaugminas, "and they point to Christ, they point to God". Co-Founder Dr. Jennifer Nolan explains the STEM degree courses Catholic Polytechnic University offers with an impressive and growing faculty of leading experts in science, technology, engineering, math, and business, infused with zeal for the faith. "This politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 21 21 Care for the Vulnerable and Build on First Principles full 267284b5-982b-41d9-b481-134d2cf71227 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ac2b8a5 Human rights activist Jason Jones says that to unify and heal our country we have to assent to the truth about the human person as embedded in the Declaration of Independence principles of equality and dignity of all people, and be willing to work for those rights and liberties.

]]> Human rights activist Jason Jones says that to unify and heal our country we have to assent to the truth about the human person as embedded in the Declaration of Independence principles of equality and dignity of all people, and be willing to work for those rights and liberties.

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:22:43 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 3768 Human rights activist Jason Jones says that to unify and heal our country we have to assent to the truth about the human person as embedded in the Declaration of Independence principles of equality and dignity of all people, and be willing to work for those rights and liberties. Human rights activist Jason Jones says that to unify and heal our country we have to assent to the truth about the human person as embedded in the Declaration of Independence principles of equality and dignity of all people, and be willing to work for tho politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 20 20 Did the Abortion Rate Increase? When and Why? full 95f86262-811d-4f63-bf8f-4a6a4a4bd892 https://share.transistor.fm/s/901b1374 Social research and political science scholar Michael New gives an overview and insights on abortion trends over the past two years across the country, and the worrisome role of chemical abortions in the reportedly higher incidence. He emphasizes the longtime importance of the Hyde Amendment in saving lives and taxpayer funds.

]]> Social research and political science scholar Michael New gives an overview and insights on abortion trends over the past two years across the country, and the worrisome role of chemical abortions in the reportedly higher incidence. He emphasizes the longtime importance of the Hyde Amendment in saving lives and taxpayer funds.

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:05:21 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 1420 Social research and political science scholar Michael New gives an overview and insights on abortion trends over the past two years across the country, and the worrisome role of chemical abortions in the reportedly higher incidence. He emphasizes the longtime importance of the Hyde Amendment in saving lives and taxpayer funds. Social research and political science scholar Michael New gives an overview and insights on abortion trends over the past two years across the country, and the worrisome role of chemical abortions in the reportedly higher incidence. He emphasizes the long politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 19 19 Civilization Depends on True Religion full 07f92385-037a-4b7c-acf1-ba2cea2a5125 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4e97ebc Dr. Scott Hahn reveals how religion is central to all major questions of society, and how addressing the central, rightful place of religion there is essential to building a just and ordered civilization.

]]> Dr. Scott Hahn reveals how religion is central to all major questions of society, and how addressing the central, rightful place of religion there is essential to building a just and ordered civilization.

]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:43:39 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2561 Dr. Scott Hahn reveals how religion is central to all major questions of society, and how addressing the central, rightful place of religion there is essential to building a just and ordered civilization. Dr. Scott Hahn reveals how religion is central to all major questions of society, and how addressing the central, rightful place of religion there is essential to building a just and ordered civilization. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 18 18 We Need to Be Heroes (And We Can Do This) full 379d4fbe-675d-4ac0-8e19-339ed9ad2a77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f53cdb84 National Review Institute Senior Fellow Kathryn Jean Lopez joins Sheila Liaugminas again for a ranging conversation about life, faith, news, truth, goodness, beauty, gratitude, courage, 2020, and anecdotal stories that come to mind.

]]> National Review Institute Senior Fellow Kathryn Jean Lopez joins Sheila Liaugminas again for a ranging conversation about life, faith, news, truth, goodness, beauty, gratitude, courage, 2020, and anecdotal stories that come to mind.

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:21:10 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 4610 National Review Institute Senior Fellow Kathryn Jean Lopez joins Sheila Liaugminas again for a ranging conversation about life, faith, news, truth, goodness, beauty, gratitude, courage, 2020, and anecdotal stories that come to mind. National Review Institute Senior Fellow Kathryn Jean Lopez joins Sheila Liaugminas again for a ranging conversation about life, faith, news, truth, goodness, beauty, gratitude, courage, 2020, and anecdotal stories that come to mind. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 17 17 Facing the Crises of Truth and Faith in the Church full 4208f73b-80b4-49c5-b1b0-c218c53878d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d682d699 Dr. Ralph Martin tells Sheila Liaugminas 'Every year, fewer and fewer Catholics are believing fewer and fewer things about our existence.' What do we do about that and other crises of faith? Find good answers in this conversation and in his new book.

]]> Dr. Ralph Martin tells Sheila Liaugminas 'Every year, fewer and fewer Catholics are believing fewer and fewer things about our existence.' What do we do about that and other crises of faith? Find good answers in this conversation and in his new book.

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:21:46 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2215 Dr. Ralph Martin tells Sheila Liaugminas 'Every year, fewer and fewer Catholics are believing fewer and fewer things about our existence.' What do we do about that and other crises of faith? Find good answers in this conversation and in his new book. Dr. Ralph Martin tells Sheila Liaugminas 'Every year, fewer and fewer Catholics are believing fewer and fewer things about our existence.' What do we do about that and other crises of faith? Find good answers in this conversation and in his new book. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 16 16 Cosmic Struggle Between Good and Evil: A Short Course full 2cbc54cc-fee1-431d-934c-65ac7ae8de37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f56a2bc8 Fr. Robert Spitzer explores the contents of his new book 'Christ Versus Satan In Our Daily Lives', explains the tactics the devil uses and tells you the simple but powerful ways to experience God's peace and overcome evil in the world.

]]> Fr. Robert Spitzer explores the contents of his new book 'Christ Versus Satan In Our Daily Lives', explains the tactics the devil uses and tells you the simple but powerful ways to experience God's peace and overcome evil in the world.

]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:40:34 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2502 Fr. Robert Spitzer explores the contents of his new book 'Christ Versus Satan In Our Daily Lives', explains the tactics the devil uses and tells you the simple but powerful ways to experience God's peace and overcome evil in the world. Fr. Robert Spitzer explores the contents of his new book 'Christ Versus Satan In Our Daily Lives', explains the tactics the devil uses and tells you the simple but powerful ways to experience God's peace and overcome evil in the world. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 15 15 A Christmas Legend for the Ages full dda217f3-f42f-4d46-8032-2297c56bd1c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/488a8612 Author and gifted storyteller Raymond Arroyo explains the origins of the little known legend that inspired his Christmas book that goes beyond the stable in Bethlehem into a cave in the countryside where a special spider plays a pivotal role in the Christmas story. The message, 'we are where we are for a reason', becomes clear.

]]> Author and gifted storyteller Raymond Arroyo explains the origins of the little known legend that inspired his Christmas book that goes beyond the stable in Bethlehem into a cave in the countryside where a special spider plays a pivotal role in the Christmas story. The message, 'we are where we are for a reason', becomes clear.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:43:18 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 1844 Author and gifted storyteller Raymond Arroyo explains the origins of the little known legend that inspired his Christmas book that goes beyond the stable in Bethlehem into a cave in the countryside where a special spider plays a pivotal role in the Christmas story. The message, 'we are where we are for a reason', becomes clear. Author and gifted storyteller Raymond Arroyo explains the origins of the little known legend that inspired his Christmas book that goes beyond the stable in Bethlehem into a cave in the countryside where a special spider plays a pivotal role in the Christ politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 14 14 Delight and Deep Meanings in Children's Storybooks full 8e41ff14-2f22-41d8-a2c4-6fc105ad751b https://share.transistor.fm/s/75fdf5da Author Anthony DeStefano explains the story in his new Christmas children's book 'The Grumpy Old Ox', and what children of all ages can learn about pride, humility, and the joy of seeing with new eyes and feeling love with a renewed heart.

]]> Author Anthony DeStefano explains the story in his new Christmas children's book 'The Grumpy Old Ox', and what children of all ages can learn about pride, humility, and the joy of seeing with new eyes and feeling love with a renewed heart.

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:51:55 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 1169 Author Anthony DeStefano explains the story in his new Christmas children's book 'The Grumpy Old Ox', and what children of all ages can learn about pride, humility, and the joy of seeing with new eyes and feeling love with a renewed heart. Author Anthony DeStefano explains the story in his new Christmas children's book 'The Grumpy Old Ox', and what children of all ages can learn about pride, humility, and the joy of seeing with new eyes and feeling love with a renewed heart. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 13 13 Willpower Advantage: How to Change the World full d9b70c91-ba4c-4188-b09f-d159c92b8f44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c52fa3a7 Most people have the will to win, but the will to prepare to win takes the power of self-discipline. Dr. Ryan Hanning, professor of philosophy and theology, co-authored a new book about knowing yourself and working on the virtues for lasting happiness. He talks with Sheila Liaugminas about making an action plan and persevering in it.

]]> Most people have the will to win, but the will to prepare to win takes the power of self-discipline. Dr. Ryan Hanning, professor of philosophy and theology, co-authored a new book about knowing yourself and working on the virtues for lasting happiness. He talks with Sheila Liaugminas about making an action plan and persevering in it.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:15:41 -0600 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2180 Most people have the will to win, but the will to prepare to win takes the power of self-discipline. Dr. Ryan Hanning, professor of philosophy and theology, co-authored a new book about knowing yourself and working on the virtues for lasting happiness. He talks with Sheila Liaugminas about making an action plan and persevering in it. Most people have the will to win, but the will to prepare to win takes the power of self-discipline. Dr. Ryan Hanning, professor of philosophy and theology, co-authored a new book about knowing yourself and working on the virtues for lasting happiness. He politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 12 12 The Radical Worldview on Your Ballot full 8f8ddb4d-f73a-4b80-9f2d-04d7ac07ab59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c5f0a6d What are the true stakes of the choice before us this election? This election is a contest between two opposing worldviews, but many Americans are not aware that radical political ideologies are driving one of the parties that many people might vote for on election day. Sheila Liaugminas interviews Dr. Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College--noted author and political historian--about the often-overlooked political ideology of the contemporary left. 

]]> What are the true stakes of the choice before us this election? This election is a contest between two opposing worldviews, but many Americans are not aware that radical political ideologies are driving one of the parties that many people might vote for on election day. Sheila Liaugminas interviews Dr. Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College--noted author and political historian--about the often-overlooked political ideology of the contemporary left. 

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:36:12 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2167 What are the true stakes of the choice before us this election? This election is a contest between two opposing worldviews, but many Americans are not aware that radical political ideologies are driving one of the parties that many people might vote for on election day. Sheila Liaugminas interviews Dr. Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College--noted author and political historian--about the often-overlooked political ideology of the contemporary left. What are the true stakes of the choice before us this election? This election is a contest between two opposing worldviews, but many Americans are not aware that radical political ideologies are driving one of the parties that many people might vote for o politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 11 11 God, Government and the Common Good full 08a4b90d-a32c-4d07-a80f-9398989e7407 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da550508 Bishop Thomas Paprocki discusses extraordinary and unprecedented measures taken in response to the pandemic, and the impact on society, communities and individuals. Bishop Paprocki emphasizes access to churches and sacraments as a priority in the moral and legal order.

]]> Bishop Thomas Paprocki discusses extraordinary and unprecedented measures taken in response to the pandemic, and the impact on society, communities and individuals. Bishop Paprocki emphasizes access to churches and sacraments as a priority in the moral and legal order.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 22:30:43 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2356 Bishop Thomas Paprocki discusses extraordinary and unprecedented measures taken in response to the pandemic, and the impact on society, communities and individuals. Bishop Paprocki emphasizes access to churches and sacraments as a priority in the moral and legal order. Bishop Thomas Paprocki discusses extraordinary and unprecedented measures taken in response to the pandemic, and the impact on society, communities and individuals. Bishop Paprocki emphasizes access to churches and sacraments as a priority in the moral an politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 10 10 Priorities and Principles of Catholic Voters full 1dda9a4c-09dc-40c3-9720-53a70ba15ff4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b76bb17 Sheila speaks with Mary Hallan FioRito, Visiting Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., about the effort to win the Catholic vote in this critical election year. Sheila and Mary discuss the fundamental principles that define Catholic convictions about life, religious freedom, law, and responsibilities, and how Catholics will apply those principles at the ballot box.

]]> Sheila speaks with Mary Hallan FioRito, Visiting Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., about the effort to win the Catholic vote in this critical election year. Sheila and Mary discuss the fundamental principles that define Catholic convictions about life, religious freedom, law, and responsibilities, and how Catholics will apply those principles at the ballot box.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:03:02 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2646 Sheila speaks with Mary Hallan FioRito, Visiting Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., about the effort to win the Catholic vote in this critical election year. Sheila and Mary discuss the fundamental principles that define Catholic convictions about life, religious freedom, law, and responsibilities, and how Catholics will apply those principles at the ballot box. Sheila speaks with Mary Hallan FioRito, Visiting Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., about the effort to win the Catholic vote in this critical election year. Sheila and Mary discuss the fundamental principles that define Ca politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No 9 9 Police Chaplain calls all to higher service full 1d36bb59-6e15-48a0-aaae-7830ec26cffd https://share.transistor.fm/s/09efa0af Chicago Police Chaplain Fr. Dan Brandt talks about what he calls systemic 'making bad choices' at the root of civil unrest, shares details of an alternative community policing strategy, says help starts with prayers.

]]> Chicago Police Chaplain Fr. Dan Brandt talks about what he calls systemic 'making bad choices' at the root of civil unrest, shares details of an alternative community policing strategy, says help starts with prayers.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:24:56 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2409 Chicago Police Chaplain Fr. Dan Brandt talks about what he calls systemic 'making bad choices' at the root of civil unrest, shares details of an alternative community policing strategy, says help starts with prayers. Chicago Police Chaplain Fr. Dan Brandt talks about what he calls systemic 'making bad choices' at the root of civil unrest, shares details of an alternative community policing strategy, says help starts with prayers. Civil unrest, community policing, police chaplains No 8 8 Pro-life attorney honors Justice Ginsburg full c093a257-4023-440a-93ef-4590b5829a93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b912c57 Thomas More Society Chief Counsel Tom Brejcha saw Justice Ginsburg as a jurist who applied laws as a set of principles apart from policy preferences and political partisanship.

]]> Thomas More Society Chief Counsel Tom Brejcha saw Justice Ginsburg as a jurist who applied laws as a set of principles apart from policy preferences and political partisanship.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 23:04:26 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 1896 Thomas More Society Chief Counsel Tom Brejcha saw Justice Ginsburg as a jurist who applied laws as a set of principles apart from policy preferences and political partisanship. Thomas More Society Chief Counsel Tom Brejcha saw Justice Ginsburg as a jurist who applied laws as a set of principles apart from policy preferences and political partisanship. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court, legal principles No 7 7 Conversion to a Culture of Life full 6c8534ce-2603-48c2-af51-3abd17f51453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9893e688 Just after her speech at the RNC, Abby Johnson shares reactions to the message of life, love and healing in what should not be a partisan issue. "We need to speak what we believe", she asserts.

]]> Just after her speech at the RNC, Abby Johnson shares reactions to the message of life, love and healing in what should not be a partisan issue. "We need to speak what we believe", she asserts.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:04:32 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2163 Just after her speech at the RNC, Abby Johnson shares reactions to the message of life, love and healing in what should not be a partisan issue. "We need to speak what we believe", she asserts. Just after her speech at the RNC, Abby Johnson shares reactions to the message of life, love and healing in what should not be a partisan issue. "We need to speak what we believe", she asserts. Politics, elections, law, culture, faith, life, abortion No 6 6 Living Faith in Time of Pandemic & Politics full 92d01789-7eed-41bd-b5e8-b8bca2d46416 https://share.transistor.fm/s/855993df National Review journalist Kathryn Jean Lopez talks about the importance of Catholics practicing their faith, and the Christian witness as a force of real change in the culture and the world.

]]> National Review journalist Kathryn Jean Lopez talks about the importance of Catholics practicing their faith, and the Christian witness as a force of real change in the culture and the world.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:02:44 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2628 National Review journalist Kathryn Jean Lopez talks about the importance of Christian witness as a force of real change in the culture and the world. National Review journalist Kathryn Jean Lopez talks about the importance of Christian witness as a force of real change in the culture and the world. Religion, culture, politics, No 5 5 The Triumph of Life full d62f9cba-4047-4d73-b1eb-9b4d9a01ff5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f43ff2f Sheila interviews pro-life champion Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List to discuss why life is winning in politics and government, and her new book, Life Is Winning: Inside the Fight for Unborn Children and Their Mothers.

]]> Sheila interviews pro-life champion Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List to discuss why life is winning in politics and government, and her new book, Life Is Winning: Inside the Fight for Unborn Children and Their Mothers.

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:12:54 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 1990 Sheila interviews pro-life champion Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List to discuss why life is winning in politics and government, and her book, "Life Is Winning: Inside the Fight for Unborn Children and Their Mothers." Sheila interviews pro-life champion Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List to discuss why life is winning in politics and government, and her book, "Life Is Winning: Inside the Fight for Unborn Children and Their Mothers." politics, pro-life, election 2020 No 4 4 Politics and Americans' Views on Abortion full a31a2b81-a83d-4c71-8aa7-a9ed126d238e https://share.transistor.fm/s/61c80115 What do Americans really think about abortion? Prof. Michael New, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute and Assistant Prof. at the Catholic University of America, joins Sheila Liaugminas to discuss this and more.

]]> What do Americans really think about abortion? Prof. Michael New, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute and Assistant Prof. at the Catholic University of America, joins Sheila Liaugminas to discuss this and more.

]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:59:08 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 2094 What do Americans really think about abortion? Prof. Michael New, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute and Assistant Prof. at the Catholic University of America, joins Sheila Liaugminas to discuss this and more. What do Americans really think about abortion? Prof. Michael New, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute and Assistant Prof. at the Catholic University of America, joins Sheila Liaugminas to discuss this and more. politics, news, abortion, election 2020 No 3 3 Politics, Americans' Beliefs and Getting Along full 67aa5e9a-da06-40b6-917a-4d2c546946cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/7acb4b12 The Democratic convention highlights candidates, party politics and promises. Sheila examines some of the language, and how we may bridge the different political languages many Americans speak.

]]> The Democratic convention highlights candidates, party politics and promises. Sheila examines some of the language, and how we may bridge the different political languages many Americans speak.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 22:43:12 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 1190 The Democratic convention highlights candidates, party politics and promises. Sheila examines some of the language, and how we may bridge the different political languages many Americans speak. The Democratic convention highlights candidates, party politics and promises. Sheila examines some of the language, and how we may bridge the different political languages many Americans speak. Politics, culture, voters, values No 2 2 Why Church Matters: Pandemic and Beyond full cc91dfa2-0c08-409b-b341-c3537d8fcec9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/486ecac6 Sheila Liaugminas interviews Fr. Andrew Liaugminas, University chaplain and professor of theology, about parish re-openings, Real Presence, Sacraments, and the Church in this time of pandemic.

]]> Sheila Liaugminas interviews Fr. Andrew Liaugminas, University chaplain and professor of theology, about parish re-openings, Real Presence, Sacraments, and the Church in this time of pandemic.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:59:15 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 1649 Sheila Liaugminas interviews Fr. Andrew Liaugminas, University chaplain and professor of theology, about parish re-openings, Real Presence, Sacraments, and the Church in this time of pandemic. Sheila Liaugminas interviews Fr. Andrew Liaugminas, University chaplain and professor of theology, about parish re-openings, Real Presence, Sacraments, and the Church in this time of pandemic. Church, sacraments, faith, prayer, COVID, community No Surveying the Cultural Landscape trailer 491b4ae8-0366-4de5-b1b9-bd0f2f7bd073 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce320c71 In this installment, Sheila provides a survey of the current issues facing our society today, and a preview of topics to be addressed in the weeks ahead in her new podcast, In the Forum.

]]> In this installment, Sheila provides a survey of the current issues facing our society today, and a preview of topics to be addressed in the weeks ahead in her new podcast, In the Forum.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 23:12:08 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 975 Sheila provides a survey of the current issues facing our society today, and a preview of topics to be addressed in the weeks ahead in her new podcast, In the Forum. Sheila provides a survey of the current issues facing our society today, and a preview of topics to be addressed in the weeks ahead in her new podcast, In the Forum. politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No Pilot Episode of In the Forum™ full c937cd00-9bfe-4435-9482-3a693d304ee6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f44852e8 Pilot episode of In the Forum™

]]> Pilot episode of In the Forum™

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:47:46 -0500 Sheila Liaugminas Sheila Liaugminas 339 Pilot episode of In the Forum™ Pilot episode of In the Forum™ politics, law, culture, academia, science, medicine, bioethics, faith No