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Catholicism and CultureNew Law Forces Priests to Break the Seal of the Confessional with Andrea Picciotti-BayerAndrea Picciotti-Bayer, Director of the Conscience Project, talks about a new law passed in the state of Washington that forces priests to break the seal of the confessional. Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/79053099If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.eduListen to the previous episode with Andrea: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4M36YkzQAAixeDCk3rhy3...2025-05-0932 min

The NarrativeClassroom Revival: Bringing Back the Ten Commandments with Andrea Picciotti-BayerWhat would it look like for the Ten Commandments to make a comeback in public schools? In this episode of The Narrative, Andrea Piccotti-Bayer joins CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews to discuss the constitutionality of displaying the Ten Commandments and why public schools should return to the religious roots that our country was founded on. Andrea explains how these tenants have a rightful place in our classrooms and breaks down the historical and legal arguments for their proposed return to public education, such as would be allowed by Ohio...2025-04-0452 min

Morning AirSpiritual Spring Training/ Colorado Court Ruling3/3/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Andrea Picciotti-Bayer John, Glen and Sarah share Ashley Noronha's update on Pope Francis' health, chat about Ukraine/ Russia war negotiations and St. Katherine Drexel. Fr. Burke talks baseball and the parallels of spring training for baseball and Lent getting us ready for the Easter season and beyond. Andrea breaks down the Colorado's court ruling in favor of Christian pre-schools to not have to violate their beliefs to receive eligibility with government. 2025-03-0350 min

Best of the SpectatorHoly Smoke: Could Trump 2.0. herald a new era of religious liberty in America?Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, director of the US-based Conscience Project and a friend of Holy Smoke, joins Damian to talk about what the incoming second Trump administration could mean for religious freedoms in America. Andrea argues that the Biden administration waged an unprecedented assault on such freedoms during his term. What could happen over the next four years on issues like gender, abortion, adoption and religious discrimination? And what are the nuances between federal and state laws? (2:06) Also on the podcast, Damian speaks to The Spectator’s Will Moore, Lara Prendergast and Freddy Gray about the nomination of Cardinal Robert Mc...2025-01-2635 min

Holy SmokeCould Trump 2.0. herald a new era of religious liberty in America?Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, director of the US-based Conscience Project and a friend of Holy Smoke, joins Damian to talk about what the incoming second Trump administration could mean for religious freedoms in America. Andrea argues that the Biden administration waged an unprecedented assault on such freedoms during his term. What could happen over the next four years on issues like gender, abortion, adoption and religious discrimination? And what are the nuances between federal and state laws? (2:06) Also on the podcast, Damian speaks to The Spectator’s Will Moore, Lara Prendergast and Freddy Gray about the nomination of Cardinal Robert Mc...2025-01-2435 min

Conservative Commandos Radio Show#CONSERVATIVE-COMMANDOS, #AndreaPicciotti-Bayer , #RuthieBlum, #HuntersPardon, #JackSmith, #QueerCongressman, #HezbollahCeasefire, #12-10-2412-10-24 Conservative Commandos: " TOPIC: MORE FIGHTING IN SYRIA!Andrea Picciotti-Bayer is Director of the Conscience Project. Andrea is a Stanford-educated lawyer, she has dedicated her legal career to civil rights and appellate advocacy. Andrea appears frequently in the media to discuss religious freedom. In 2021, she received First Place for Best Coverage — Religious Liberty Issues from the Catholic Media Association. Her writing has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Review, Fox News, Newsweek, CNN Español and many other publications. She has also joined Fox News, Newsmax and a variety of other shows to share expert comme...2024-12-111h 53

Morning Air10 Commandments in School/ 2nd Anniversary of Roe Overturned6/24/24 6am CT Hour - Andrea Picciotti Bayer/ Abby Johnson John and Sarah chat about the weather, College World Series, Stanley Cup Final and give an NEC Pilgrimage Update. Andrea breaks down what the Louisiana law means for freedom of religion and why there s such push back. Abby joins us to talk about what the Pro-Life movement is doing to celebrate the end of Roe and the future. 2024-06-2450 min

Kresta in the AfternoonCatholic Charities Isn’t Religious? So Sayeth the Wisconsin Supreme Court - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer (1 May, 2024)Another Tax Day has come and gone, but a big taxation question in Wisconsin remains unresolved, in the wake of a recent ruling that Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Superior isn’t religious enough in the eyes of the state’s Supreme Court to qualify for a religious tax exemption. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us with more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2024-05-0212 min

Kresta in the AfternoonBiden Administration’s Latest ‘Solution in Search of a Problem’ - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(19 March 2024)A new Biden administration rule regarding grants for social services places faith-based organizations on the defensive and ignores crucial protections under federal law and the Constitution. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer explains. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2024-03-1914 min

Kresta in the AfternoonCatholic Schools See Resurgence of Classical Education - Andrea Picciotti-Baye(1 February 2024)Catholic schools in the United States have often been countercultural. Today our schools challenge the dogmatic culture of secularism that's gripping public institutions — and none do so more effectively than Catholic classical schools. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us with more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2024-02-0128 min

Kresta in the AfternoonOregon Mother Appeals Court Ruling in Religious Discrimination Adoption Case - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(12 January 2024)An Oregon woman was denied the opportunity to adopt a child because she refused to express support for gender ideology and homosexuality, and filed a federal lawsuit. A district court ruled against her in November, and she has appealed. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has the details --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2024-01-1213 min

Kresta in the Afternoon2023 was a good year for religious liberty - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(3 January 2023)Threats to religious freedom are becoming commonplace, especially as progressive policies brook no dissent. But there is hope. This year showed us, once again, this Supreme Court is protecting America’s first freedom. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2024-01-0312 min

The Drew Mariani ShowChinese Mysterious Illness/Satanic School ClubsHour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 11-27-23 Drew with a news roundup Dr. Bob Tiballi talks about a new mysterious Chinese illness. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer on Satanic School Clubs. For more on Andrea: https://conscience-project.org/ 2023-11-2850 min

Faith Radio PodcastPicciotti-Bayer, Andrea - The Conscience Project The Director of the Conscience Project, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, discussed developments in areas of parental rights and religious freedom, with a concentration on a challenge by religious parents in Maryland to material being taught in a school district there, as well as new information about more FBI offices looking into the actions of certain Catholics and their religious practice. You can find out more at conscience-project.org. 2023-08-1821 min

Kresta in the AfternoonBishop Álvarez’s Silent Suffering Speaks Volumes - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(20 July 2023)Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, has unleashed the Catholic Church’s strongest form of diplomacy: the steadfast concern of a bishop for his people, even when his very life is at stake. He refuses to abandon his spiritual sons and daughters in Nicaragua, and he is in jail because of it. We talk more with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2023-07-2012 min

Morning AirSupreme Court's Decision on Freedom of Speech/ Simple Ways to Communicate Better7/5/23 7am CT Hour - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer/ Dave Durand John and Sarah chat about the 4th of July and hotdog eating contest winners. Andrea breaks down two of the latest Supreme Court rulings on freedom of speech and religion in America. Dave shares 7 simple ways you can become more effective at communicating. https://www.facebook.com/Durandleadershipgroup 2023-07-0550 min

Kresta in the AfternoonSubverting the Supreme Court - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(2 June 2023)The Supreme Court’s current term will soon come to an end. We’re likely to see victories for a Christian wedding-website designer with traditional views on marriage and a Sabbatarian Christian mailman who cannot work on Sundays. And the backlash will be severe. We’ll talk more with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2023-06-0225 min

Kresta in the AfternoonHHS Sees the Light – For Once - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(8 May 2023)The Department of Health and Human Services recently ordered St. Francis Health System, a Catholic hospital in Oklahoma, to extinguish a Eucharistic candle in one of its hospital chapels. HHS claimed it was a fire hazard and threatened that the hospital could lose its accreditation if it failed to comply. After religious liberty lawyers brought attention to the case last week, the Department backed off. We’ll talk more about it with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2023-05-0811 min

Kresta in the AfternoonShould Employers Accommodate the Sabbath? - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(27 April 2023)The Supreme Court is currently considering the case of Gerald Groff, a former postal worker who left the USPS after his managers harassed him for not wanting to work on Sundays. The case is expected to set a precedent for future religious accommodations rulings and could change the Court’s understanding of “undue hardship.” Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2023-04-2712 min

Morning AirSeal of Confession Attacked/ Kitchen Hacks for the Spiritual Life3/30/23 7am CT Hour - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer/ Fr. David Michael Moses Andrea breaks down the proposed laws in Delaware and Vermont that would try to strip the seal of the confessional from priests in an attempt to protect children from abusers. Fr. David Michael shares his vocation story and how he is using social media to help the faithful to grow in relationship with God. 2023-03-3048 min

Kresta in the AfternoonCan States for Priests to break the Confessional Seal? - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(29 March 2023)Legislators in Vermont and Delaware are considering bills that would remove the Church’s right to the “Seal of confession” and force priests to report admissions or suspicions of child sexual abuse to the authorities. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us with legal analysis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message 2023-03-2912 min

Kresta in the AfternoonOrtega escalates his war on priests - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer (March 1, 2023)Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega has continued his persecution of the Church, imprisoning some priests and kicking others out of the country entirely. He’s also announced a ban on holding the Stations of the Cross in the streets this Lent. We get the latest on what is happening there from Andrea Picciotti-Bayer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message 2023-03-0217 min

Kresta in the Afternoon2022 at the Court showed Promise for Religious Liberty - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(5 January 2023)When we study the history of the Supreme Court, we will always remember 2022 as the year of the Dobbs decision. But there were other important cases that are important to remember, including several pertaining to religious liberty. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message 2023-01-0512 min

Kresta in the AfternoonSCOTUS considers case of Christian web designer - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(6 December 2022)Oral arguments have begun in the case of a Christian wedding website designer who has refused to design a wedding website for a same-sex couple. Much like the bakers cases of years past, she says that forcing her to do so is a violation of her free speech, since her work is an artistic expression. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message 2022-12-0612 min

Morning AirMark Mastroianni, 2023 Tech Sneak Peak/ Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Supreme Court Case for Freedom of Speech12/6/22 6am CT Hour John, Glen and Sarah chat about Georgia's final election for open Senate seat, Ukraine fighting back with drones, Tm Brady's last minute touchdown and St. Nick stopping by with presents. Mark reveals the latest in tech for the coming year including AI picking out groceries, Metaverse and Web 3. Andrea breaks down the 303 Creative vs Elenis court case about freedom of speech and religious liberty for all Americans. 2022-12-0648 min

Kresta in the AfternoonWhich U.S. states rank first (and last) in religious freedom protections? - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(28 September 2022)A nonprofit legal organization specializing in religious liberty cases has conducted a study comparing U.S. states on the basis of how free its residents are to practice their faith. We talk with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer about how their findings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message 2022-09-2825 min

Morning AirBrian Gibson, Courageous Action in a Post-Roe World/ Laura DeMaria, How to Promote a Culture of Life/ Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, SCOTUS Decision on Religious Liberty6/28/22 6am CT Hour John, Glen and Sarah chat about religious liberty case, immigration crisis at southern border and more. Brian calls listeners to be courageous and loving when talking to those who don't understand why the reversal of Roe was good for women and babies and not a setback. Laura explains concrete ways to create a culture of life through our everyday actions including donating and volunteering at pregnancy help centers. Andrea breaks down what the coach Kennedy case was about and what the results of the Supreme Court mean for us. 2022-06-2850 min

Morning AirEmily Jaminet, June is for Jesus/ Ashley Noronha, Latest from the Vatican/ Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Carson v Makin Ruling6/22/22 6am CT Hour John and Glen chat about School Choice ruling, earthquake in Afghanistan and progress of gun control law. Emily talks about how we can redirect the focus of June from celebrating Pride to the virtues of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, namely humility, purity and charity. Ashley reports on the Pope's weekly General audience, the draught in Italy, looking at archeological sites in 3D and the Nemi Strawberry Festival. Andrea breaks down the history of the Carson v Makin case and what the repercussions are for religious freedom and school choice due to the Supreme Court's...2022-06-2250 min

Religious Freedom MattersSeason 4 (Ep. 4) — Stephen Rasche on Islamist Persecution of Christians in NigeriaCo-hosts Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Director of the Conscience Project, and Father Benedict Kiely, founder of Nasarean.org, discuss the increasing violence by Islamist groups against Christians in Nigeria. Their guest is Stephen Rasche, Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom in Conflict Regions at the Religious Freedom Institute and author of The Disappearing People: The Tragic Fate of Christians in the Middle East. Rasche draws on his deep experience with humanitarian aid work in Iraq, to explain Nigeria’s current situation and sound a warning about its possible future.2022-05-2732 min

Religious Freedom MattersSeason 4 (Ep. 3) — Paul Marshall on Religious Freedom and Persecution in South AsiaCo-hosts Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Director of the Conscience Project, and Joan Desmond, Senior Editor at the Register, discuss religious freedom and persecution in South and Southeast Asia with Professor Paul Marshall, the Wilson Distinguished Professor of Religious Freedom at the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University. Paul also heads the South and Southeast Asia program at the Religious Freedom Institute and is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, as well as the author and editor of more than 20 books on religion and politics, including the best-selling survey of religious persecution worldwide, ‘Their Blood Cries Out.’2022-05-1829 min

Religious Freedom MattersSeason 4 (Ep. 2) — Cardinal Zen’s Arrest: A Window Into Religious Persecution in ChinaThe world was horrified this week by the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen, the beloved 90-year-old former archbishop of Hong Kong, by the Chinese authorities. How could such a dreadful thing happen? In this latest episode of our Religious Freedom Matters podcast, your hosts, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Director of the Conscience Project, and Joan Desmond, Senior Editor at the Register, hear crucial background information from Nina Shea. Nina is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and an international human rights lawyer specializing in the horrifying persecution of religious believers in China.2022-05-1233 min

Religious Freedom MattersSeason 4 (Ep. 1) — George Weigel and Father Benedict Kiely on Russia’s “False Story on Ukraine”George Weigel of Ethics and Public Policy Center joins The Conscience Project’s Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and NCRegister’s Joan Desmond as an expert guest to give important background on Russia and Ukraine. Also, Father Benedict Kiely, founder of Nasarean.org, an advocacy and aid organization for persecuted Christians, talks about the special need to support Ukrainians displaced by the war.2022-05-0531 min

Kresta in the AfternoonCan Public School Coaches pray with their Teams? - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(27 April 2022)On Monday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Kennedy v Bremerton School District. The case involves Coach Joseph Kennedy, who spent years praying with members of his football team on the 50-yard-line after games until he was banned in 2015. Are Coach Kennedy's prayers protected by Freedom of Religion, or do they violate the Establishment Clause? That's what the Court is deciding, and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer lets us know how the debate is going.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message 2022-04-2712 min

Morning AirFather Mykhailo Kuzma, The importance of the consecration to the Mother of God and of praying the Rosary/Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Carson v. Makin: Anti-Catholic Amendments Father Mykhailo Kuzma, The importance of the consecration to the Mother of God and of praying the Rosary Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Carson v. Makin: Anti-Catholic Amendments 2022-04-0447 min

Kresta in the AfternoonSupreme Court: Pastors may be with the condemned during executions - Andrea Picciotti-Bayer(25 March 2022)The Supreme Court ruled in favor yesterday of a condemned man who requested to have his pastor lay hands on him during his execution. Writing for the 8-1 majority, Chief Justice Roberts founds that while the State has a “compelling interest in preventing disruptions,” those concerns “could be addressed with appropriate restrictions.” Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has more.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message 2022-03-2512 min

CatholicVote EducationWhat does conscience mean in American law?EP014: Andrea PIcciotti-BayerA first amendment lawyer and mom of 10, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer speaks with Scot on religious freedom, conscience rights, and the first amendment. What does the separation of church and state really mean? What is our role as Catholics to ensure our God-given rights (such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) are protected for generations to come? Is it true that recently the Supreme Court is hearing more religious freedom cases? Andrea answers these questions and more on this episode of The EDIFY Podcast.Hear more from Andrea on Twitter...2022-03-1514 min