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From School Success to Wildfire Relief: Lessons in Family and Community Care
On today’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan sits down with Ian Rowe, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and cofounder of Vertex Partnership Academies, a network of virtues-based high schools in the Bronx. We will discuss his recent article in the Wall Street Journal “The Hidden Factor in Student Success: Family Structure,” and examine the relationship between family stability, educational achievement, and upward mobility. Together, they explore how strong families can help young people thrive academically and prepare for successful futures. Next, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Dr. Robert McCann, Ph.D., President and CEO of Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, and Robert Van Tassell, Chair of the Board of…
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From Peace Work to Faith Formation: Lessons in Service, Hope, and Action
On this episode of JustLove, as we commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan welcomes Dr. Hiro Miyazaki, Ph.D., the Kay Davis Professor of Anthropology at Northwestern University, joining us from Nagasaki, Japan. They discuss the enduring impact of the bombings and the ongoing efforts to build a world free of nuclear weapons. Next, Monsignor welcomes Caleb Burbach, a Catholic missionary, software developer, and founder of Credo – a gamified Catholic formation app designed to make learning the faith approachable, engaging, and habitual; They discuss the process of developing an app designed to help people learn and live their faith through short…
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The Environmental Cost of AI and the Enduring Legacy of Space Exploration and Science Fiction
On today’s episode of Just Love with Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, we welcome Prof. Marc Conte, Professor of Economics at Fordham University, for a discussion on the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence. As AI continues to expand, we’ll examine how the growing demand for data centers affects energy consumption, water resources, land use, and local infrastructure, while considering ways to balance technological innovation with environmental responsibility. Then, Monsignor welcomes Keith R.A. DeCandido, acclaimed science fiction author and Fordham University graduate, to commemorate two landmark anniversaries: humanity’s first Moon landing and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek. Together, we’ll explore how these milestones have inspired generations to pursue scientific discovery, imagine…
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Building Inclusive Communities and Exploring Soccer’s Global Impact
On today’s episode of Just Love with Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, we commemorate the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Dr. Anne M. Masters, Ph.D., Director of the Office for Pastoral Ministry with Persons with Disabilities for the Archdiocese of Newark. Together, we’ll discuss how the Church can move beyond viewing disability as a “boutique” ministry and embrace full inclusion for persons with disabilities and their families while exploring practical ways parishes can become more welcoming and accessible. Later, Monsignor welcomes Prof. Kirk Bowman, Ph.D., Professor and Regents’ Entrepreneur in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech University, to examine the global impact of…
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Responding to Humanitarian Need and Confronting History
On this week’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan welcomes guests for two thoughtful conversations highlighting faith, compassion, and justice in action. In the first segment, he speaks with David Gibson about the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a traditionalist Catholic movement known for its devotion to the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass. Exploring the history of the movement, its complex relationship with the Vatican, and the challenges facing Pope Leo XIV as he seeks to foster unity within the Church while addressing ongoing questions surrounding the status of SSPX members after the decision by Pope Leo XIV on July 2nd to excommunicate members of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX)…