Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/new-catholic-feminism Can authentic Catholics be “feminists”? Pope St. John Paul repeatedly called for a new, truly Catholic feminism that would challenge the way the secular world approaches the rights and dignity of women in our time. This "Authentic Catholic Feminism" is rooted in Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and the lives of the Saints. Like the most popular forms of secular feminism, Authentic Catholic Feminism, upholds the equal value of women, but it proclaims that women also have distinctive gifts that they bring to families, to the workplace, and to wider society, and that we need to welcome and foster these gifts. In fact, St. John Paul insisted that our lost and broken world needs this “feminine genius” now, more than ever. Join theologian and scholar Robert Stackpole, STD, Director of the John Paul II Institute of Divine Mercy, as he explores the roots and the relevance of this exciting new movement in Catholicism today. 2024 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. All rights reserved. b0f4640d-392d-5aaa-adf6-7cc6e3c216fe no en Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:18 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:38:32 -0800 https://www.thedivinemercy.org/podcasts https://img.transistor.fm/IUG24066pFxeebJwG5uBL_6Wkj7boskEWsbHwt0SrvY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNTQ2/NTYyODcwMDk5MjQ4/N2VjZjMxMTk3YjBm/MjhiYy5qcGc.jpg https://www.thedivinemercy.org/podcasts episodic The Marian Fathers Can authentic Catholics be “feminists”? Pope St. John Paul repeatedly called for a new, truly Catholic feminism that would challenge the way the secular world approaches the rights and dignity of women in our time. This "Authentic Catholic Feminism" is rooted in Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and the lives of the Saints. Like the most popular forms of secular feminism, Authentic Catholic Feminism, upholds the equal value of women, but it proclaims that women also have distinctive gifts that they bring to families, to the workplace, and to wider society, and that we need to welcome and foster these gifts. In fact, St. John Paul insisted that our lost and broken world needs this “feminine genius” now, more than ever. Join theologian and scholar Robert Stackpole, STD, Director of the John Paul II Institute of Divine Mercy, as he explores the roots and the relevance of this exciting new movement in Catholicism today. Can authentic Catholics be “feminists”. Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy Marian Press No No 26 26 Triumph of the Feminine Genius Through Mary full 606e8c66-1321-48d6-883b-ebf04f6c841e https://share.transistor.fm/s/44e9f3a0 Freedom must always be bounded by charity, and it is simply not charitable to men to have to have their chastity assaulted whenever they walk down the street in the summertime.

]]> Freedom must always be bounded by charity, and it is simply not charitable to men to have to have their chastity assaulted whenever they walk down the street in the summertime.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 378 Freedom must always be bounded by charity, and it is simply not charitable to men to have to have their chastity assaulted whenever they walk down the street in the summertime.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 25 25 Finding Pathways to Cultural Change full 5315c68f-1805-4841-9346-cfe93306df57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad0a9e7d Join us as we chart paths to cultural renewal guided by the principles of new Catholic feminism. Through visionary discussions and practical insights, we explore how individuals can pioneer meaningful change within their communities and beyond.

]]> Join us as we chart paths to cultural renewal guided by the principles of new Catholic feminism. Through visionary discussions and practical insights, we explore how individuals can pioneer meaningful change within their communities and beyond.

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 533 Join us as we chart paths to cultural renewal guided by the principles of new Catholic feminism. Through visionary discussions and practical insights, we explore how individuals can pioneer meaningful change within their communities and beyond.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 24 24 The Feminine Genius and a Civilization in Crisis full 723bd978-4792-4623-bddc-1d438febf461 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83308ce8 Women are called today to turn the world upside down. What does that mean?

]]> Women are called today to turn the world upside down. What does that mean?

]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 739 Women are called today to turn the world upside down. What does that mean?

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 23 23 The Feminine Genius full 11c0483a-f939-4ca2-a1e3-14636a779b12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d483380 Prepare to unlock the treasure trove of the feminine genius in this awe-inspiring episode. We'll marvel at the unique strengths and virtues that women bring to the table, from boardrooms to living rooms.

]]> Prepare to unlock the treasure trove of the feminine genius in this awe-inspiring episode. We'll marvel at the unique strengths and virtues that women bring to the table, from boardrooms to living rooms.

]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 346 Prepare to unlock the treasure trove of the feminine genius in this awe-inspiring episode. We'll marvel at the unique strengths and virtues that women bring to the table, from boardrooms to living rooms.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 22 22 Women at Work full b2d69902-5930-4829-9244-dc8864145b48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/561a01ad We need to remember that God's plan of humanizing the world through sanctified femininity is not confined to those with a vocation to marriage - and those who stay at home to raise the children.

]]> We need to remember that God's plan of humanizing the world through sanctified femininity is not confined to those with a vocation to marriage - and those who stay at home to raise the children.

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 482 We need to remember that God's plan of humanizing the world through sanctified femininity is not confined to those with a vocation to marriage - and those who stay at home to raise the children.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 21 21 Women in the Family - Continued full 7efd293d-6cf9-48d1-a5ca-2e8b0200d7e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36723dc8 We delve deeper into the complexities of women in the family, continuing our engaging discussion on their multifaceted roles and unique challenges.

]]> We delve deeper into the complexities of women in the family, continuing our engaging discussion on their multifaceted roles and unique challenges.

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 343 We delve deeper into the complexities of women in the family, continuing our engaging discussion on their multifaceted roles and unique challenges.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 20 20 Women in the Family full 04a67854-0bcd-4200-b2b1-137677e5a424 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60d3e102 Clearly, just giving birth does not insure the sanctification of the soul.

]]> Clearly, just giving birth does not insure the sanctification of the soul.

]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 644 Clearly, just giving birth does not insure the sanctification of the soul.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 19 19 Exploring the Spiritual Priority of the Feminine full d0b94f70-c5a8-43f0-acbc-c85438d37f29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecb7e5af It is not just the spiritual life in general that calls for a primarily feminine disposition, but every single good work undertaken by every Christian in the world!

]]> It is not just the spiritual life in general that calls for a primarily feminine disposition, but every single good work undertaken by every Christian in the world!

]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 664 It is not just the spiritual life in general that calls for a primarily feminine disposition, but every single good work undertaken by every Christian in the world!

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 18 18 The Spousal Mystery of the Universe full 56ed5ef1-8fac-454f-8908-43346bd6b5dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/95c5e078 God has revealed to us through His Word, the Bible, that the story of the real universe in which we live is a love story.

]]> God has revealed to us through His Word, the Bible, that the story of the real universe in which we live is a love story.

]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 950 God has revealed to us through His Word, the Bible, that the story of the real universe in which we live is a love story.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 17 17 Radical, Postmodern Feminism full 102bbc78-72c6-472e-9d41-4df99d141a12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c8fe454 According to Postmodern Feminists such as Judith Butler and Donna Harroway, a human being cannot be defined as either male or female, for a variety of reasons.

]]> According to Postmodern Feminists such as Judith Butler and Donna Harroway, a human being cannot be defined as either male or female, for a variety of reasons.

]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 696 According to Postmodern Feminists such as Judith Butler and Donna Harroway, a human being cannot be defined as either male or female, for a variety of reasons.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 16 16 Is Authentic Catholic Feminism Really "Feminist?" full ad2d3e56-3aa5-4489-943a-9c808597caff https://share.transistor.fm/s/25749b87 Anyone who has read the first 15 installments of this web series might be tempted to reply: "Well, this is all very interesting, and all very Catholic, but how is it really feminism?”

]]> Anyone who has read the first 15 installments of this web series might be tempted to reply: "Well, this is all very interesting, and all very Catholic, but how is it really feminism?”

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 599 Anyone who has read the first 15 installments of this web series might be tempted to reply: "Well, this is all very interesting, and all very Catholic, but how is it really feminism?”

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 15 15 Natural Complementarity: Should it be Celebrated or Suppressed? full 6dca4969-d9e9-4852-9b32-b3febab47318 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebc4d5e3 If a predisposition to masculinity is natural to men, and a predisposition to femininity is natural to women, why do we see a significant minority of men and women in which this is evidently not the case?

]]> If a predisposition to masculinity is natural to men, and a predisposition to femininity is natural to women, why do we see a significant minority of men and women in which this is evidently not the case?

]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 684 If a predisposition to masculinity is natural to men, and a predisposition to femininity is natural to women, why do we see a significant minority of men and women in which this is evidently not the case?

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 14 14 The Natural Complimentary of Men and Women full 5c511ac1-f908-4c79-a75e-9fb0781df9e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ece4b2ad Despite the claims of liberal egalitarians, men and women have a natural complementarity, each with strengths and weaknesses resulting from their biological differences.

]]> Despite the claims of liberal egalitarians, men and women have a natural complementarity, each with strengths and weaknesses resulting from their biological differences.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 704 Despite the claims of liberal egalitarians, men and women have a natural complementarity, each with strengths and weaknesses resulting from their biological differences.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 13 13 The Amazing Female Missionaries and Reformers full d2be55c8-9931-422c-9062-0103a3bd8640 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5729fcb The darkest period of European history for women was marked by a drive to restrict women to the home and the convent, and also by the witch hunts that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.

]]> The darkest period of European history for women was marked by a drive to restrict women to the home and the convent, and also by the witch hunts that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.

]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 712 The darkest period of European history for women was marked by a drive to restrict women to the home and the convent, and also by the witch hunts that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 12 12 The Amazing Female Royalty of Christendom full a9a06832-b255-4ab3-ba05-53fd6d3de2a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1979767f Throughout the Medieval period, but especially during the early Middle Ages, it was considered neither unusual nor offensive for a woman to reign and rule as Queen. What are we to make of that?

]]> Throughout the Medieval period, but especially during the early Middle Ages, it was considered neither unusual nor offensive for a woman to reign and rule as Queen. What are we to make of that?

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 598 Throughout the Medieval period, but especially during the early Middle Ages, it was considered neither unusual nor offensive for a woman to reign and rule as Queen. What are we to make of that?

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 11 11 Women in Catholic History - The Medieval World full aef1a15a-8bad-44b2-abaa-cee070bd5b19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c889fa3 Whatever the local influence of the barbarians may have been in different areas, throughout the age of Christendom women often attained places of major significance in society as a whole.

]]> Whatever the local influence of the barbarians may have been in different areas, throughout the age of Christendom women often attained places of major significance in society as a whole.

]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 745 Whatever the local influence of the barbarians may have been in different areas, throughout the age of Christendom women often attained places of major significance in society as a whole.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 10 10 Women in Catholic History - The Ancient World full 862d80ac-1549-4243-80b9-357cf118f279 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a51ab02 The eras of greatest exaltation of the Blessed Virgin Mary were also eras of improvement in cultural respect for the dignity of women.

]]> The eras of greatest exaltation of the Blessed Virgin Mary were also eras of improvement in cultural respect for the dignity of women.

]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 677 The eras of greatest exaltation of the Blessed Virgin Mary were also eras of improvement in cultural respect for the dignity of women.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 9 9 Women and Men in the New Testament full 17556574-aee1-44ed-971d-c2f03af0c3e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29f4a61d Explore the nuanced portrayals of women and men in the New Testament in this insightful episode. Through close examination of biblical passages and historical context, we uncover the diverse roles and contributions of women in early Christian communities. 

]]> Explore the nuanced portrayals of women and men in the New Testament in this insightful episode. Through close examination of biblical passages and historical context, we uncover the diverse roles and contributions of women in early Christian communities. 

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 748 Explore the nuanced portrayals of women and men in the New Testament in this insightful episode. Through close examination of biblical passages and historical context, we uncover the diverse roles and contributions of women in early Christian communities. 

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 8 8 More on Women in the Old Testament full 9d075e59-f975-4c82-8f71-dd5004262612 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53f3b4f4 Buckle up for a spiritual joyride through the New Testament in this electrifying episode. We'll unpack the empowering narratives woven into its fabric, revealing the radical equality championed by Jesus and the early Christian communities.

]]> Buckle up for a spiritual joyride through the New Testament in this electrifying episode. We'll unpack the empowering narratives woven into its fabric, revealing the radical equality championed by Jesus and the early Christian communities.

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 563 Buckle up for a spiritual joyride through the New Testament in this electrifying episode. We'll unpack the empowering narratives woven into its fabric, revealing the radical equality championed by Jesus and the early Christian communities.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 7 7 Order of Creation, The Fall, and the Dignity of Women in the Old Testament full 1401d0c4-0071-447f-8c62-1fa7ae69d4b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0772deb3 Needless to say, however, the fall of the first parents of the human race into sin did a marvelous job of messing things up!

]]> Needless to say, however, the fall of the first parents of the human race into sin did a marvelous job of messing things up!

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 627 Needless to say, however, the fall of the first parents of the human race into sin did a marvelous job of messing things up!

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 6 6 Rooted in Scripture full d974ad43-8049-4f8c-8001-6ef3e584e648 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0137d6e5 Jesus said "from the beginning," God made us "male and female" (Jn 19:3). And the Bible indicates that he made them different, but equal in dignity and value, right from the start.

]]> Jesus said "from the beginning," God made us "male and female" (Jn 19:3). And the Bible indicates that he made them different, but equal in dignity and value, right from the start.

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 511 Jesus said "from the beginning," God made us "male and female" (Jn 19:3). And the Bible indicates that he made them different, but equal in dignity and value, right from the start.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 5 5 Rhetoric VS Reality full 3b3ce722-765a-41b2-9de6-c9870eda4278 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd0d67b3 Join us as we bridge the gap between feminist rhetoric and lived realities in this thought-provoking episode.

]]> Join us as we bridge the gap between feminist rhetoric and lived realities in this thought-provoking episode.

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 454 Join us as we bridge the gap between feminist rhetoric and lived realities in this thought-provoking episode.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 4 4 Liberal Feminism Takes a Wrong Turn full 0fa4264e-17d0-4d30-b0e2-9911b1770a1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/84ce9cf5 Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through the labyrinth of liberal feminism in this episode.

]]> Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through the labyrinth of liberal feminism in this episode.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 431 Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through the labyrinth of liberal feminism in this episode.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 3 3 The Challenge of Radical Feminism full e2ab7191-4fcf-4ba5-a434-6a493d2d4eac https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ef11669 The Marxist-Feminist theory suffered badly from a reality check.

]]> The Marxist-Feminist theory suffered badly from a reality check.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 700 The Marxist-Feminist theory suffered badly from a reality check.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 2 2 Finding Common Ground with Liberal Feminism full 49d52713-35d3-4bcb-882a-a785256dcf8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f307ea78 New Catholic Feminism and Liberal Feminism both are utterly opposed to the myriad of ways that women in the world today are denigrated, marginalized, or beaten down.

]]> New Catholic Feminism and Liberal Feminism both are utterly opposed to the myriad of ways that women in the world today are denigrated, marginalized, or beaten down.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 481 New Catholic Feminism and Liberal Feminism both are utterly opposed to the myriad of ways that women in the world today are denigrated, marginalized, or beaten down.

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No 1 1 A Contradiction in Terms full dcb0fc33-8956-4aa8-b085-92fd47e98cf2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/743c9e94 Over the past few months, whenever I would speak to anyone about the new web series I was working on, they would invariably turn to me and reply: "The New Catholic ... what?"

]]> Over the past few months, whenever I would speak to anyone about the new web series I was working on, they would invariably turn to me and reply: "The New Catholic ... what?"

]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 10:24:03 -0700 The Marian Fathers The Marian Fathers 538 Over the past few months, whenever I would speak to anyone about the new web series I was working on, they would invariably turn to me and reply: "The New Catholic ... what?"

]]> Robert Stackpole, Catholic, seminary, faith, questions, Father Chris, Marian, Marians, Jesus, Fr. Chris, Divine Mercy No