God, Country, and Grace

Chris gives a legislative update to open this episode, and then welcomes Fr. Joe Forcelle, a priest of the diocese of Sioux Falls. Fr. Forcelle recently directed a one-day retreat titled, "God and Country: Prayer in the Midst of Conflict and Grace," which they discuss. He offers reflections on love of country through the lens of the 19th century short story, A Man Without a Country, by Edward Hale. Awareness and right-ordering of one's passions, prayer, and the virtue of patriotism (pious love of one's country and countrymen) are all important to holiness for those navigating turmoil in the civic sphere.

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Faith and Politics

A podcast of the South Dakota Catholic Conference

Faith & Politics is a podcast from the South Dakota Catholic Conference. Join Executive Director Michael Pauley and Diocesan Chief of Staff Chris Motz, Esq. as they explore a variety of contemporary civic issues through the lens of a classical Catholic moral and ethical framework. Winsome and robust, Faith & Politics ranges from the soul to the state as it seeks to cultivate thoughtful criteria for governing and living well in the 21st century.

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Emily Leedom

Emily resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with her handsome hunk of humanity husband, Matt, and their growing family! She has a masters in psychology and a natural preference for conversations of depth and vulnerability. Her work in marriage and family ministry is an outpouring of what God is currently doing in her life.