Free Expression with Bill Kassel

(1) Bryan Mercier of the Catholic Truth evangelism apostolate emphasizes the importance of answering young people’s questions about the Faith; (2) Carolyn Astfalk, president of the Catholic Writers Guild discusses her organization and its upcoming conference; (3) Joel Stepanek describes the 10th National Eucharistic Congress planned for 2024.

(1) Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation shares his experience of the recent terrorist attacks in Israel; (2) Anne DeSantis on the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation’s planned Marian event; (3) vocalist Anna Nuzzo on music in worship.

(1) Insights into the struggle against pornography addiction from Dann Aungst, founder of the Road to Purity apostolate and author of “From One Addict to Another”; (2) Fr. Sebastian Walshe of Catholic Answers reflects on the beatitudes, as discussed in his new book, “Heart of the Gospel.”

(1) Tommy Valentine of the activist group Catholic Vote describes the growing trend of violent attacks on parishes and other Church-related facilities; (2) graphic designer Anthony Foti offers advice on designing effective Catholic websites.

(1) Communications professor Wes Jamison examines how activists are exploiting churches to promote the movement for “animal rights,” as laid out in his book, “What Would Jesus Really Eat?: The Biblical Case for Eating Meat.”

(1) Aaron Terr of F.I.R.E. defends an online satirist charged with voter suppression over a humorous online meme; (2) educator Charlotte Cushman warns that “woke” activists are subverting Montessori education; (3) scholar John-Paul Heil discusses the responsibility of the Christian writer.

(1) Attorney and author Mark Lanier discusses his new book comparing world faiths, “Religions on Trial”; (2) Catholic evangelist Jesse Romero warns about the disturbing growth of Satanism.

(1) Jonathan Feldstein of the Israel-based Genesis 123 Foundation talks about strengthening relations between Christians and Jews; (2) Joe Condit of the Catholic Speakers Organization urges men to attend the upcoming National Men’s Conference in Cincinnati.

(1) Adam Husing of Decided Excellence Catholic Media discusses producing parish magazines; (2) Marilyn Santos of the USCCB announces a new liturgical music competition; (3) YouTuber Ray Grijalba talks about online evangelization of skeptical young people.

(1) Notre Dame social scientist Daniel Hungerman discusses research that shows church attendance has a positive impact on mental health; (2) Catholic author Ruth Apollonia talks about her “Annabelle of Anchony” fantasy novels.