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Dr. Ken Craycraft hosts Driving Home the Faith, catching you up on what’s going on in the world, across the country and in our local Catholic community.
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Is commercial surrogacy turning human life into a commodity enforced by the state? Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder and president of the Ruth Institute, returns to Driving Home the Faith with host Dr. Ken Craycraft to unpack the dark reality of international surrogacy agencies. They discuss how modern surrogacy separates parental rights, treats women as functional contract workers, and leaves children as the ultimate victims of a commercialized system. Stream the conclusion of this crucial conversation! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when human life and motherhood are reduced to a online shopping cart? Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder and president of the Ruth Institute, joins host Dr. Ken Craycraft on Driving Home the Faith to discuss a troubling new database offering American surrogates to overseas buyers. They expose the dark reality of commercial surrogacy and IVF, explaining how treating women as "incubators" and children as commodities strips away human dignity and the true meaning of love. Stream the interview! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marriage is an art—and it begins by understanding what your spouse truly needs. Devin Schadt, Executive Director of The Fathers of St. Joseph and co-author with his wife Kim, joins host Dr. Ken Craycraft on Driving Home the Faith to discuss their book, The Marriage Gap . Through open, humorous, and candid dialogue, Devin shares how couples can move past miscommunication, understand each other's core emotional and physical needs, and build a selfless, grace-filled union. Tune in to listen! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local Catholic news is packed with big celebrations! Maura Baker from The Messenger (Diocese of Covington) joins host Dr. Ken Craycraft on Driving Home the Faith to highlight Catholic Family Night with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark—featuring a pre-game walk on the field and post-game faith talks with players. They also celebrate Newport Central Catholic’s brand-new sports complex and home football game, plus a historic rise in donor participation for the Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal. Read more in The Messenger ! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can a simple shoebox deliver unforgettable Christmas joy to a child in need? Jim Cavnar, CEO and co-founder of Cross Catholic Outreach, joins host Dr. Ken Craycraft on Driving Home the Faith to discuss their annual Box of Joy ministry. Approaching a milestone of 1 million boxes sent worldwide, Jim shares moving stories of children receiving school supplies, rosaries, and toys—and explains how U.S. families, parishes, and schools can sign up by late October to pack a box and share a corporal work of mercy this Christmas. Stream the interview! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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True healing touches body, mind, and soul—and God isn't done with you yet. Joining host Dr. Ken Craycraft on Driving Home the Faith , theologian and author Dr. Marcus Peter gets honest about his own past struggles with alcoholism and how grace broke the cycle. They discuss Chapters 4 and 5 of his book Not Finished Yet , exploring how Christ works through both supernatural grace and human means like therapy and support groups to heal our deepest wounds. Stream the interview! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the idea that "God is love" actually a radical, revolutionary truth? Dr. Marcus Peter—theologian, author, and host of Ave Maria in the Afternoon —joins host Dr. Ken Craycraft on Driving Home the Faith to discuss his book, Not Finished Yet . Drawing from his experience growing up in Malaysia and his journey from atheism to the Catholic Church, Dr. Peter contrasts the Christian revelation of God as eternal, self-giving Love with other worldviews, reminding us never to take the Gospel for granted. Tune in to listen! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get “Not Finished Yet” at shop.catholic.com Find out more about Box of Joy at crosscatholic.org Read “The Messenger” at covdio.org Scepter Publishers are at scepterpublishers.org Get “The Marriage Gap” at https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-marriage-gap/ The Ruth Institute is at ruthinstitute.org Get “The Sexual State” at tanbooks.com Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beyond his famous mathematical theorems and philosophical writings, Blaise Pascal lived a deeply personal, mystical life of prayer. Dr. Chris Hackett returns to Driving Home the Faith to discuss his new book, Pascal's Prayers . Explore Pascal’s profound "Prayer Asking God for the Good Use of Illness" and the secret "Memorial" he sewed inside his coat following a transformative mystical vision. Tune in to discover how Pascal’s witness can guide us through our own trials! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most people know Blaise Pascal for his famous "Wager" or his contributions to mathematics, but few realize the deep spiritual anguish and mystical devotion that marked his life. Dr. Chris Hackett, Associate Professor of Philosophy at St. Meinrad Seminary, joins Driving Home the Faith to discuss his new Word on Fire book, Pascal's Prayers . Discover the human heart behind one of history's greatest minds and what his life teaches us about faith, reason, and prayer today. Listen in! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do Catholics and Protestants often see social, moral, and political issues through vastly different lenses? Luma Sims, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Driving Home the Faith to discuss how contrasting theological views on sin, human dignity, and justice shape our culture. She shares why reconnecting with the Old Testament and the "Hebraic spirit" is key to a revitalized Catholic witness in America. Catch the full discussion! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can the Catholic Church effectively communicate its message within a culture deeply shaped by Protestant and Hebraic covenantal roots? Ethics and Public Policy Center fellow Luma Sims joins Driving Home the Faith to share her personal journey—from her childhood in Baghdad as a refugee to embracing Catholicism in the U.S. She breaks down why understanding America's foundational "covenantal spirit" is essential for modern Catholic evangelization. Listen in! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Research shows that what happens at home is the single greatest predictor of a child's lifelong faith. Matt Daniels, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, returns to Driving Home the Faith to discuss Bishop Earl Fernandez's pastoral letter and the vital partnership between parents and educators. From practical family homework to building trust with administrators, hear how schools and homes can work together to form resilient young Catholics. Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What makes Catholic education fundamentally different from any other academic model? Matt Daniels, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, joins Driving Home the Faith to unpack Bishop Earl Fernandez's pastoral letter on Catholic education. They discuss why every new school year is a beacon of hope, how to weave a Catholic worldview into every subject—from literature to quadratic equations—and how empowering educators creates a culture focused on eternity. Listen now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As parents, is our instinct to protect our kids from failure really about them—or about protecting ourselves from discomfort? Author and parenting expert Alan Migliorato joins Driving Home the Faith for a candid conversation on how to let children navigate setbacks, build resilience, and develop healthy independence. Tune in for practical wisdom every parent needs to hear! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a culture that often denigrates masculinity or reduces it to "toxic," how can Catholic men reclaim true, godly heroism? Doug Barry, founder of Radix and former host of EWTN’s Battle Ready , joins Driving Home the Faith to discuss his new book, First Line of Defense: The Catholic Man's Call to Heroism . We dive into the balance of physical and spiritual strength, the impact of women in shaping heroic men, and why getting back to the "roots" of the faith matters now more than ever. Listen in! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do you teach high school students about natural law, fertility, gender ideology, and end-of-life ethics? Dr. Joe Zalot returns to Driving Home the Faith to walk us through the National Catholic Bioethics Center’s four-part high school curriculum. From understanding when life begins to learning how Catholic teaching aligns with science, see why students are raving about this college-credit program. Listen in now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do we help young Catholics navigate complex moral issues before they enter college? Dr. Joe Zalot, Director of Education for the National Catholic Bioethics Center, returns to Driving Home the Faith to discuss their innovative high school bioethics course. We explore why teaching students the "why" behind Catholic moral teaching on health care, sexuality, and human dignity makes all the difference. Tune in for a great discussion! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Observed September 19, 2026. Cached outside the daily freshness window; the positions keep the date they were taken on.
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