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Can ChatGPT, Claude, or advanced AI ever become persons with souls? Dominican priest and philosophy professor Father Ambrose Little breaks down whether AI can achieve personhood through the lens of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and Catholic theology. 00:00 - Introduction: The AI …

I've wanted to talk to Anna Carter for years. She has helped so many young LGBTQ Christians on their journeys. We talk about Chappell's music and how it speaks to the experience of queer Christians and how the Church can be a place of belonging rather than rejection. Anna's In…

Bad Bunny is bigger than Taylor Swift currently and it’s past time we talked about his music, his message, and his influence. Fernando Catragena joins the show to talk about: - How to have hope amidst brokenness - Do our failings define us? - Can we really change? - Are you bl…

The most Christian movie in years is KPop Demon Hunters and we are here for it. Andrew Milewski, S.J. (The Jesuit Post) joins us to talk about how this movies is packed with lessons for fighting our own spiritual battles. Andrew’s Info: Website: https://thejesuitpost.org/ Mike…

VIVA LA VIDA! From the Kiss Cam to the Scientist, @MattPana joins the show to talk about one of the biggest bands in the world, Coldplay. Pop CultureCatechism is back from hiatus with a brand new episode Matt’s Info: Website: https://msha.ke/mattpana IG: https://www.instagram.…

Morgan Wallen is the biggest thing in country music right now. Missionaries from the Culture Project join us to talk about alcohol, cancel culture, relationships, and more. Note: this episode was recorded in Oct 2023. Show Host: Mike Tenney www.MikeTenneyMusic.com Show Page: h…

Two of the world’s best singer songwriters, Cody Fry & Ben Rector are both devoted Christians but they don’t make “Christian music.” Rachel Wong (formerly of the Feminine Genius Pod) joins us to talk all about their music and the adventure of trying to follow God’s will. Ethan…

What's a Catholic to do in such a crazy political climate? Patrick Neve from "the Crunch" joins us to discuss The Daily Show, The Daily Wire, and all things Infotainment. Eisode #86 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/infotain…

Writer Chris Damian joins the show to talk with Mike about Pride Month & Catholicism through the lens of Taylor Swift’s new album, the Tortured Poets Department. Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-a…

WE’RE BACK! And talking about the biggest song of the last year “What Was I Made For” By Billie Eilish from the Barbie movie, and to take us through it we have the poet Clare McCallan. She shares her wisdom (including some spicy hot takes), a bit about her life, and also a rea…

Is Mean Girls the best movie of the 00’s? It’s likely the most quoted. Screenwriter Emily Schmitt joins us to discuss the movie, the musical, and now the movie musical, Mean Girls. So fetch! Episode 83 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-cultur…

It’s the question Catholics love to argue about. Let’s get into it. Mary Did you Know? Episode 82 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/what-did-and-didnt-mary-know-mary-did-you-know Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store …

If you’ve ever had sex or thought about sex, this episode is for you. Ellen Holloway is a Sexuality & Intimacy coach, with a certificate in Fundamentals of Sex Therapy, and the author of “The Orgasm Course for Catholic Women.” This conversation was amazing and I know I will be…

Celine Dion - Faith, Hope, & Love w/ Audrey Assad: Mike sits down with Audrey Assad who shares very freely about her journey away from the Catholic faith, her music, her healing and her heart. All of this and more as we also geek out about Celine Dion. Mike‘s wife also makes a…

A muslim & a catholic walk into a discussion on The Hunger Games, geopolitics, and human nature. This episode is unlike any I’ve done before. Dr. Shyam Sriram is an Indian-American, muslim convert, and a political science professor at a Jesuit Catholic college. He turned out t…