Pat chats with Terry Paplava of ACS Technologies to discuss groundbreaking research regarding the intersection of faith and artificial intelligence. The chat reveals surprising insights into how much trust people place in AI compared to public figures, as well as the most positive ways parishes can utilize technology for language translation and administrative time-savings. https://www.acstechnologies.com/american-beliefs/

Steve Clark dives into the dramatic reinstatement of soccer star Folarin Balogun ahead of the high-stakes World Cup match against Belgium. The discussion also heats up over England's recent 3-2 victory against Mexico, highlighting some unsportsmanlike hotel antics from fans trying to disrupt the team's sleep. Finally, the conversation shifts to the WNBA, unpacking the complex fan reactions, flopping controversies, and officiating struggles surrounding superstar Caitlin Clark.

Father Mark Davis shares a lighthearted reflection on the "magician's gospel," blending a series of playful dad jokes about resisting arrest and kid-napping with profound spiritual insights. He explores how overthinking can cause us to miss the beauty of faith, drawing on powerful historical stories from Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas Aquinas. Step away from the anxiety of the news and embrace a more childlike, experience-based connection with God.

Maggie checks in from the road to share how her recent pilgrimage to Italy uncovered unexpected historical connections, including a Marian statue tied to a miracle witnessed by St. Thomas More. The surprising surge of Catholicism among young adults in England, where converts are currently outnumbering Anglicans. A preview of her upcoming journeys following the footsteps of St. Paul in Turkey and a beautiful Venice-to-Rome route open to the public. https://catholicfaithjourneys.com/