Ethics and Culture Cast Notre Dame de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture

Michael J. New, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Social Research at the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Dartmouth College, Dr. New received a master’s degree in statistics and a doctorate in political science from Stanford University in 2002. He researches and writes about the social science of pro-life issues, and gives presentations on both the positive impact of pro-life laws and the gains in public support for the pro-life position. He is a frequent blogger on National Review Online "The Corner".
Special Guest: Michael New.
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Professor New's Faculty Page at CUA's Busch School of BusinessMichael New's Author Page at National Review Online — Columns published by Michael New at National ReviewNotre Dame Vita Institute — The Notre Dame Vita Institute is an intensive intellectual formation program for leaders in the national and international pro-life movement. Through engagement with our premier faculty and interaction with other pro-life leaders, the Vita Institute aims to further enhance participants’ expertise and prepare them to be even more effective in their work on behalf of the unborn and their mothers whether at work, at home, or in the classroom.Theme song: "I Dunno" by Grapes — I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Micheal Flaherty is a film and podcast producer who has been involved in bringing beloved books to the big screen including the Chronicles of Narnia, The Giver, Charlotte's Web, and Holes, as well as docudramas and documentaries like Amazing Grace and Waiting for Superman.
Special Guest: Micheal Flaherty.
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Micheal Flaherty on IMDb — Micheal Flaherty is known for The Giver (2014), Everest (2015) and Mother's Day (2016).Think Again Studios — We tell stories that CHALLENGE conventional wisdom; We tell stories that CHAMPION the Underdog; We tell stories that CONFRONT unpopular truths.Inkling Entertainment — Inkling Entertainment creates and markets films based on great books, great people and great events to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We create films that meet high content standards and create a dedicated marketing program in the education and faith channels that drive consumers in a way that is both creative and ultimately life-transforming.Theme song: "I Dunno" by Grapes — I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

In this episode, we chat with Archbishop Anthony Fisher, the ordinary of the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia. We chat about how he discerned his vocation as a Dominican friar, how his training as an ethicist helped him in his pastoral responsibilites in the face of the global pandemic, and where he sees signs of hope for the future of the Church in the modern world.
Special Guest: Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP.
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Lecture Video: Newman and the Religion of the Future and the Future of the Academy — Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP (Archdiocese of Sydney), offers a reflection on "Newman and the Religion of the Future and the Future of the Academy," exploring how Catholic institutions of higher education play a crucial role in bringing forth St. John Henry Newman’s understanding of Christianity as the religion of the future.Lecture Video: "The West: Pre-Christian or Post-Christian? (2022 Erasmus Lecture for First Things)" — Archbishop Anthony Fisher delivers the 2022 Erasmus Lecture for First Things at the Union League Club in NYC on October 24, 2022.Theme song: "I Dunno" by Grapes — I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

In this episode, we chat with Aimee Murphy, founder of Rehumanize International, a human rights organization dedicated to creating a culture of peace and life. We discuss her new book, Rehumanize: A Vision to Secure Human Rights for All, and explore the principles of the Consistent Life Ethic.
Special Guest: Aimee Murphy.
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Book: "Rehumanize: A Vision to Secure Human Rights for All" — Who deserves human rights? The answer to this question is the crux of all moral and political action in society, and defines our character as individuals and as nations. Murphy and her co-authors seek to answer this vital question in this accessible and succinct handbook on the Consistent Life Ethic, a moral philosophy whose central principle is that each and every human being has inherent dignity, and therefore deserves to live free from violence.Aimee's Book Tour Info — On her 90-day cross-country trek, Aimee will travel over 13,400 miles from coast to coast, tow and sleep in a pop-up camper, and work on the road. The tour will include dozens of book launch events and lectures on the Consistent Life Ethic philosophy of human rights at schools, libraries, community organizations, churches and more.Homepage: Rehumanize International — Rehumanize International is a nonprofit human rights organization dedicated to creating a culture of peace and life, and in so doing, we seek to bring an end to all aggressive violence against humans through education, discourse, and action.Theme song: "I Dunno" by Grapes — I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Sofia Carozza is a graduate student in neuroscience currently residing in the United Kingdom. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2019. She co-hosts The Pilgrim Soul podcast.
Special Guest: Sofia Carozza.
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The Pilgrim Soul Podcast — A podcast about the journey of faith in the world of today.Sofia's writing at Church Life Journal2019 Notre Dame Valedictory Address by Sofia Carozza — Sofia Carozza, who earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in neuroscience and behavior with a supplemental major in theology and a minor in philosophy, politics and economics, delivers the Valedictory Address at the 174th University of Notre Dame Commencement Ceremony on May 19, 2019.Communion and Liberation — Communion and Liberation, in its essence, is a proposal for education in the Catholic faith. It is an education that doesn’t end at a certain age, but lasts a lifetime because it is always being renewed and deepened. The same is true of the Gospel, which reveals new discoveries even after we’ve heard it a thousand times. The same is true in the experience of love, of artistic creativity, and even in the simplicity of everyday life. The search for what is true, beautiful, and good, and for happiness is never-ending. This is Christianity: the adventure of life, not a kind of training for life.Theme song: "I Dunno" by Grapes — I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Leonard J. DeLorenzo, Ph.D., is the director of undergraduate studies at the McGrath Institute for Church Life where he also serves as academic director for Notre Dame Vision, directs the Sullivan Family Saints Initiative, and hosts the popular radio show and podcast Church Life Today. He holds a concurrent teaching appointment in the Department of Theology.
Special Guest: Leonard J. DeLorenzo.
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Lenny's Homepage — I’m Leonard and I’m glad you’re here.The Chronicles of Transformation: A Spiritual Journey with C. S. Lewis — The Chronicles of Transformation, edited by University of Notre Dame professor Leonard J. DeLorenzo, is a collaborative work between scholars and artists, aimed to open adult readers' eyes and hearts to the transformative power of Lewis' Narnia, book by book. Jesus teaches,"Unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." The Chronicles of Narnia, read anew, can help us do just that.McGrath Institute for Church Life — The McGrath Institute for Church Life partners with Catholic dioceses, parishes, and schools to address pastoral challenges with theological depth and rigor. By connecting the Catholic intellectual life to the life of the Church, we form faithful Catholic leaders for service to the Church and the world.Church Life Today Podcast — Digging deeper than soundbites and hot-takes, I talk with scholars and pastoral leaders about the most important theological, social, and ministerial issues in the Church and the world.Theme song: "I Dunno" by Grapes — I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque