Catholic in America
Identity politics and tribal thinking has become America's dominant paradigm. Why has the respect for genuine civic friendship and the common good waned? What are the set of moral and spiritual principles needed to reclaim or reimagine what has been lost? How do we use them to make right judgments about our world and to move forward with clarity and joy? The answer is at the heart of the Catholic faith and its social doctrine: rediscovering our common identity as children of the Father, the One who created us for love. Join Jason Adkins, host of Catholic in America, to engage our own time, culture, and political milieu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to explore how to live more fully Catholic.
Catholic in America
Marriage: A Social Institution Under Siege with Dr. Brad Wilcox
In this conversation, Dr. Brad Wilcox discusses the importance of marriage as a social institution, countering prevalent myths that devalue it. He presents data showing that married individuals are generally happier, more financially secure, and lead more meaningful lives compared to their single counterparts. The discussion also touches on the cultural, socioeconomic, and political factors influencing marriage rates, as well as the role of faith in strengthening family bonds. Wilcox emphasizes the need for a cultural shift to recognize the value of marriage and family in society.
Links:
- Wilcox bio and link to National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia: https://nationalmarriageproject.org/people/brad-wilcox
- Institute for Family Studies: https://ifstudies.org/
- Book link: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/get-married-brad-wilcox?variant=41546330636322
- Article from Time about the book, Get Married: https://time.com/6696116/marriage-happiness-brad-wilcox-interview/
- Minnesota Catholic Conference: https://www.mncatholic.org/
- Minnesota Catholic Conference Families First Project: https://www.familiesfirstproject.com/
Catholic in America is a podcast collaboration between OSVNews.com and OSVPodcasts.com. Jason Adkins, host of Catholic in America, engages our own time, culture, and political milieu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to explore how to live more fully Catholic. With so much to explore, we have guests from a variety of perspectives and faith backgrounds, and conversations do not necessarily constitute endorsements. Welcome to Catholic in America.
