Daniel P. Horan

With Earth Day right around the corner, Daniel P. Horan discusses the final book by the late Catholic French philosopher and social scientist Bruno Latour, If We Lose The Earth, We Lose Our Souls. 

Dan Horan writes that the unholy marriage between Trumpian political forces and an idiosyncratic strain of Christianity is resulting in a deeply secular religion, one that has little to do with or resemblance to authentic Christianity.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David look at the recent "prayer" event for Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago, and Heidi and Daniel teach David some things about basketball. Also, Bruce Morrill on the Eucharistic Congress.

Easter is not only about the resurrection of one individual, but it is also about the whole of creation and salvation history, which are inextricably united, writes Fr. Daniel Horan.

Listen: Heidi, Father Dan and David talk about the 2024 election race, Super Tuesday and President Biden's State of the Union address; they discuss Church Militant; and Heidi interviews Michael O'Loughlin of Outreach.

With an eye toward this weekend's Academy Awards, Fr. Dan Horan makes a case for returning to the movie theater, even when you may be able to stream the exact same content at home. 

Listen: Heidi, Father Dan and David talk about fallout from court rulings on IVF and Texas AG's attack on Annunciation House.  

Inspired by Pope Francis' frequent exhortation to the faithful to "return to the basics" of our faith, Fr. Dan Horan decided to begin this Lent with a return to the fundamentals — via an ecumenical approach.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David talk about the "He Gets Us" and "Hallow" Super Bowl ads; cardinals' meeting with women; and recent discussion on priestly celibacy. Heidi also discusses Lent with Sr. Joyce Rupp.

Instead of blindly cheering on one's political tribe as if the election were a football game and we were all just fans, we ought to think deeply about real issues, good governance and responsible leadership. 

Listen: Heidi, Fr. Daniel and David talk about the defamation suit against Donald Trump and about the role of journalism in Catholic life. Plus, Heidi interviews Ansel Augustine about the synod and experiences of Black Catholics.

Those familiar with John Caputo's lifetime of work will recognize several key themes reappearing in interesting and provocative ways, inviting readers to reflect on the meaning of God, faith, church and prayer.

Listen: Father Daniel, Heidi and David discuss the Iowa caucus and the Vatican document on blessing same-sex couples, and Heidi interviews political scientist and friend of the show Steven P. Millies.

One reason why Fiducia Supplicans is meaningful, writes Fr. Dan Horan, is that for those in same-sex relationships to receive church blessings, their existence in the world is first necessarily acknowledged.

When it comes to participating on what was once Twitter, the scales have finally tipped decisively and incontrovertibly toward the "bad" side of the good vs. bad equation, writes columnist Fr. Dan Horan.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David talk about the COP28, the U.N. climate change conference; Heidi interviews Bishop John Stowe of Kentucky; and the trio concludes Season 13 with a pop culture roundup.

It can be difficult to acknowledge the presence of Advent, let alone take any time to reflect on its meaning. Fr. Dan Horan returns to two of Thomas Merton's essays to renew our understanding of the liturgical season.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David talk about the ouster of Bishop Joseph Strickland, and a court battle over voting rights in Arkansas. Also, Heidi interviews theologian and professor timone davis.

In addition to his works on prayer and contemplation, Thomas Merton's lesser-known writing on nonviolence, Christian life, contemporary virtues and racial justice may be just what we need today, writes Fr. Dan Horan.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David look at the recent testimony of former President Donald Trump and the recent election of Mike Johnson as House speaker, and Heidi talks with Fr. James Martin about the synod.