Free Expression with Bill Kassel

Free Expression, Episode 161

(1)  Political scientist Kevin Vance considers whether American ideals reflect Catholic Church teaching; (2) Irish-American writer Mary O’Regan discusses her new book on St. Padre Pio.

Free Expression, Episode 160

(1) Eric Sammons, editor of Crisis Magazine, examines both the practical and moral aspects of the online exchange medium, Bitcoin.

Free Expression, Episode 159

(1) Gender counsellor Walt Hayer reflects on the damaging experience of trying to change his sex; (2) Adam Minihan of Exodus 90 discusses the little-known St. Michael’s Lent.

Free Expression, Episode 158

(1) Security expert Rob Chadwick advises on organizing your parish to guard against attacks; (2) children’s author Anthony DeStefano describes his latest book.

Free Expression, Episode 157

(1) Journalist Nathanial Blake describes the unexpected consequences of the sexual revolution; (2) author Mary O’Regan reflects on the mysterious life of St. Padre Pio.

Free Expression, Episode 156

(1) Anti-porn advocate Dann Aungst discusses his new book on freedom from sexual addictions; (2) author Scott Smith on the history of near-death experiences.

Free Expression, Episode 155

(1) Philosopher Peter Kreeft on converting to Catholicism; (2) Nick Kangadis of the Media Research Center talks about anti-Catholic bias; (3) the experiences of Catholic fireman Benjamin O’Brien.

Free Expression, Episode 154

(1) TV commentator Fr. Michael Orsi calls on Pope Leo to speak on the implications of advanced technology; (2) singer/actress Joelle Maryn discusses finding faith after a tragedy.

Free Expression, Episode 153

(1) English professor Louis Markos makes a case for teaching the “classics”; (2) attorney Andrea Dill describes Colorado’s attack on a Christian summer camp.

Free Expression, Episode 152

(1) Author Patrick O’Hearn on the nature of Hell; (2) musician Burke Ingraffia on encouraging Catholic songwriting; (3) Tony Ryan of Ignatius Press on how saints became saints.