Just after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, the conversation dives into the Church’s just war doctrine, asking whether preemptive military action can ever be morally justified. Deal Hudson and Deacon Keith Fournier weigh in with insights on prudence, propaganda, and the spiritual cost of conflict. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV leads a stunning Corpus Christi procession, but his controversial episcopal appointments stir some confusion. With bishops backing women’s ordination and heresy going unchecked, the panel warns that beauty without truth is not enough. This episode calls Catholics to clarity, courage, and confidence in Christ amid mounting global and ecclesial tension. […]
Former Crisis editor and political adviser Deal Hudson unpacks the cultural and political forces reshaping America and their relation to the Church, drawing on decades of experience with leaders like George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Hudson makes the case for a moral renewal rooted in pro-life values, subsidiarity, and authentic Catholic teaching. He sounds the alarm on the U.S. bishops’ growing reliance on government funding, warning it risks turning the Church into a bureaucracy instead of a prophetic voice. The path forward? Local action, cultural courage, and a return to Gospel clarity. U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: […]
On this episode of Faith and Reason, Deal Hudson returns to discuss Trump and Zelensky's heated exchange in the White House, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying Britain is ready to 'put boots on the ground' in Ukraine, and much more.
On this episode of Faith and Reason, Deal Hudson joins John-Henry Westen and Deacon Keith Fournier to discuss the major cultural shift in U.S. politics under Trump, the administration’s feud with the USCCB over immigration, and more.
Is the Church LOSING its independence? Deal Hudson joins the discussion to reflect on his experiences advising political leaders, including George W. Bush and Donald Trump, emphasizing that his involvement in politics has always been driven by a commitment to the pro-life cause, and arguing that a renewed focus on the dignity of life, family, and subsidiarity are essential for restoring Western civilization’s moral foundations. The conversation also explores the growing dependence of U.S. Catholic bishops on government funding, particularly concerning immigration policies. Hudson and the hosts argue that this reliance compromises the Church’s independence and distorts its mission, causing […]
No episódio de hoje, John-Henry entrevista o activista conservador católico Deal Hudson sobre os temas do seu livro recentemente publicado, 'Os Profanadores: derrotando a Máfia que quer cancelar a Cultura, e recuperando uma Nação sob a bênção de Deus.'
On today's episode, John-Henry interviews Catholic conservative activist Deal Hudson on the themes of his recently published book, 'The Desecrators: Defeating the Cancel Culture Mob and Reclaiming One Nation Under God.'
En el episodio de hoy, John-Henry entrevista al activista católico conservador Deal Hudson sobre los temas de su libro recientemente publicado, 'Los Profanadores: derrotando a la mafia que quiere cancelar la cultura y reclamando una nación bajo el amparo de Dios.'