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On this episode of JustLove with Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, listeners are invited into two inspiring conversations centered on faith, human dignity, and community. First, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Prof. J.J. (Jay) Carney, Professor of Theology and African Studies and Graff Chair in Catholic Theological Studies at Creighton University, about his book On the Eighth Day: A Catholic Theology of Sport. Against the backdrop of the NBA Playoffs and the World Cup, Prof. Carney explores how sports can serve as a pathway to spiritual growth, revealing connections between athletic competition, Catholic spirituality, and theological reflection. In the second segment, Pat Tursi, Chief Executive Officer of Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center, and Stephanie…

On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan examines how communities can foster civic responsibility and promote the common good through thoughtful public engagement and policy. In the first segment, he speaks with Dr. Matthew Daniels, Professor of Law, Political Science, and Human Rights at Anderson University and author of Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights, about the Palmetto Civics Project. The initiative serves students across 75 South Carolina school districts, helping young people develop the skills for empathetic civic engagement, respectful dialogue, and constructive disagreement in an increasingly polarized society. In the second segment, Monsignor Sullivan is joined by Dr. Eric Goldwyn, Program Director at New York…

On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan explores two timely and thought-provoking topics at the intersection of faith, human dignity, and the common good. In the first segment, he speaks with Dr. Anisah Bagasra, Associate Professor of Psychological Science at Kennesaw State University and a researcher focused on behavioral health in African American and Muslim American faith communities, about the rise of Islamophobia in the United States. Their conversation examines the personal, social, and spiritual impact of anti-Muslim prejudice and discusses how communities can respond with understanding, solidarity, and respect for human dignity. In the second segment, Monsignor Sullivan is joined by Professor Meghan Sullivan, Professor of Philosophy…

On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with three inspiring guests about community, resilience, and the pursuit of peace. In the first segment, he interviews Ryan Castilla, Executive Director of Sure We Can, New York’s only nonprofit serving “canners,” exploring the social and environmental contributions of canners, the impact of the Bottle Bill, and how community-based efforts foster sustainability, justice, and human dignity. Next, Monsignor Sullivan sits down with peacebuilders Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon, co-CEOs of InterAct International and co-authors of The Future is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land, as they share their personal journeys of loss, reconciliation, and dialogue, offering a powerful…

On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan sits down with two distinguished guests to explore faith, identity, and human rights. First, he talks with Kirsten Lesage, Research Associate at Pew Research Center, about global trends in religious identity, focusing on “religious switching” and the movement between faith traditions, especially Catholicism and Protestantism. After a short break, Monsignor Sullivan interviews Dr. Hafza Girdap, Assistant Professor at Hofstra University and spokesperson for Advocates of Silenced Turkey, about the intersection of religion, gender, and systemic discrimination in Turkey, exploring how religious identity can be used for persecution and highlighting ways listeners can support human rights initiatives worldwide.