The South Dakota Catholic Conference supports the passage of House Bill 1051. All life is precious and deserves the protection of law. HB 1051 would ensure that any newborn infant who survives the horror of an attempted abortion receives the same life-saving medical care as any other infant. It also improves Read more…
Chris is joined again by Prof. Jon Schaff, professor of political science at Northern State University. They discuss the scenes of chaos and violence in the nation’s capitol last week, then turn to the incoming presidential administration, with a special focus on life and religious liberty.
Bishop Donald DeGrood along with Bishop Peter Muhich of the diocese of Rapid City, have put together documentation on whether or not the current COVID vaccinations meet a standard of obligation or morality as a faithful catholic. Joint Statement on COVID Vaccinations from the South Dakota Catholic Conference Read more…
On this episode, Chris is joined by Katy Faust, Founder and Director of Them Before Us, an organization seeking to put children’s rights before adult desires. Them Before Us has flipped the script on adult-centric attitudes toward marriage, parenthood, and reproductive technologies by framing these issues around a child’s Read more…
On this episode, Chris is joined by Louis Brown, Executive Director of Christ Medicus, an organization focused on sharing Jesus Christ’s healing love in health care, building authentically Catholic health care, defending life and religious freedom, and protecting the poor and vulnerable. Louis and Chris discuss Christian identity in Read more…
On this episode, Chris is joined by regular guest Dr. Jon Schaff, professor of political science at Northern State University. Chris and Prof. Schaff reflect on some of the problems technology can pose to the family and the faith, how it can contribute to the vice of acedia, and Read more…
COVID Vaccines and Catholic ethics. On this episode, Chris is joined by National Catholic Bioethics Center-trained ethicist Cameo Anders. They discuss the development and rollout of COVID vaccines, and an ethical component to be aware of. Summary: The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are not developed with aborted fetal tissue cells, Read more…
In this episode, Chris is joined by Aberdeen native Dylan Kessler, who shares about his studies at Hillsdale College, working for a South Dakota Senator after graduating, and more.
Vaccines have recently been a topic in the Catholic and secular news media. Some reports have been the source of confusion or contention. South Dakota context According to the South Dakota Department of Health, our state will receive its first vaccine shipment on or about December 15, with approximately 7,800 Read more…
To live as a faithful Catholic in the world means to always and everywhere honor Christ as King of the Universe – and to love and share Christian truth, even in the political arena. 2020 has felt like a tumultuous year. Some might even say I’m understating it a bit. Read more…
Chris is joined by Shawn Peterson, South Dakota native and executive director of Catholic Education Partners, a bishops-founded organization that works to share the Catholic teaching in favor of parental choice and empowerment in education, and to promote education policy consistent with this principle. This principle is more important than Read more…
On this episode, Chris Motz joins Dr. Chris Burgwald for an episode of Ignition to talk about the results from this years election.
On this episode, Chris and Jon discuss some of the take-aways from November 4
On October 21, 2020, media reported on a 20-second video clip from a Spanish-language documentary film about Pope Francis. In the film, the Holy Father was shown stating, as translated into English, “Homosexual people have a right to be part of a family. They’re children of God and have a Read more…
Building off the USCCB’s emphasis on abortion as a “preeminent priority” among political issues, on this episode Chris is joined by Life Runner Founder Dr. Pat Castle to talk pro-Life politics.
Dr. Chris Burgwald joins for a discussion of the Holy Father’s reported remarks, followed by a conversation with Norman Woods, executive director of the Family Heritage Alliance.
Dr. Chris Burgwald joins host Chris Motz for a short discussion to help us respond well and find peace in light of the Holy Father’s reported comments on same-sex civil unions.
Sioux Falls/Rapid City (October 22, 2020) Yesterday, it was reported that Pope Francis personally endorsed civil unions for same-sex attracted persons. According to the initial media report, these comments were offered in a Spanish-language documentary film. At this time we do not know the accuracy of the translation or the Read more…
Chris is joined by Prof. Jon Schaff to discuss the Catholic approach to voting, the Catholic candidate, a refresher on St. Augustine, and the pursuit of a well-formed conscience.
Chris Motz Joins The Real Presence Radio Team Live to talk about Voting as a Catholic in November!