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73: The Battle for the Soul of the Vatican
For decades there’s been a battle for the soul of the Vatican – will it be faithfully Catholic, or will it conform to the world? For most of that time this battle…
October 9, 2018
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72: 2018 MLB Season Review (with a special guest!)
With the end of the 2018 MLB season, I wanted to review some of the highlights (and lowlights) of the season. I decided to bring on a special guest, someone who is…
October 1, 2018
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71: Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court
The bruising Supreme Court confirmation battle over Brett Kavanaugh is another in a long list of battles dating back to Robert Bork. I take a look at Kavanaugh and this particular battle…
September 24, 2018
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70: Libertarians and Abortion
Abortion is a contentious issue among libertarians, with the majority saying they are “pro-choice,” while a sizable minority says they are “pro-life.” In this episode of Swimming Upstream, I tackle this issue…
September 17, 2018
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69: 4 Steps for Reforming the Catholic Hierarchy
With the rampant corruption infecting the Catholic hierarchy, it’s time to look to reform. And I don’t mean rejecting the institution of the hierarchy, a la Protestantism. I mean reforming the human…
September 10, 2018
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68: The Plan to Make You Poorer
Today is Labor Day, and I want to talk about the primary fruit of our labor: money. Specifically, how government’s control of money makes everyone poorer over time. Topics Covered: The Three…
September 3, 2018
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67: Should Pope Francis Resign?
The recent allegation that Pope Francis knew about former Cardinal McCarrick’s immoral activities has sent shockwaves throughout the Catholic Church. Some are calling for the Pope’s resignation. Should he resign? If he…
August 28, 2018
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66: 5 Reasons to Love the Church
With the ongoing sex abuse crisis in the Church, it can be hard to be Catholic. But I still love the Church! Why? I give five of my reasons in this episode…
August 20, 2018
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65: The Allure of Socialism
Why is socialism enjoying a surge in popularity in recent years? Why are young people in particular attracted to it? I take a look at this phenomenon in today’s episode of Swimming…
August 14, 2018