The Truth About Freedom

As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we take a deeper look at one of the most influential documents in history. What did the Founding Fathers really mean by "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"? Where do our rights come from? God or government? And how should Catholics understand freedom, natural rights, and the American experiment? In this episode, we explore the philosophy of John Locke, the influence of natural law, the Declaration of Independence, and the relationship between Catholic social teaching and the founding principles of the United States. We also discuss the Constitution, the Founding Fathers, private property, the common good, and why the debate over freedom remains just as important today as it was in 1776. Whether you're interested in American history, political philosophy, Catholic theology, or the principles behind the Declaration of Independence, this conversation offers historical context, thoughtful discussion, and practical insights into one of the defining ideas of Western civilization. Topics include: • The Declaration of Independence explained • John Locke and natural rights • Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness • Rights, duties, and the common good • Catholic social teaching on freedom • The Constitution and the American Founding • Faith and politics • America at 250 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe for more conversations on Catholicism, history, philosophy, culture, and the ideas that continue to shape our world.

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18 Sep 59min

The "Magic" Behind Changing the Culture at Fortune 500 Companies

This week on White Collars, Fr. Lomnitzer and Charles sit down with Tom Pescé. Tom Pesce is an international speaker, educator, emcee, and motivational entertainer. His long client list includes compa...

11 Sep 1h 3min

Capitalism is More Complicated (and Better) Than You Think - w/ Dr. Jerry Z. Muller

On this week's episode of White Collars, Fr. Lomnitzer and Charles interview Dr. Jerry Z Muller, professor emeritus of history at Catholic University of America. While the crux of the conversation is ...

4 Sep 1h 9min

Always Forward: Faith, Film & Saint Junípero Serra with Zach Fiedler

In this episode of White Collars, we sit down with photographer and filmmaker Zach Fiedler to talk about faith, creativity, storytelling, and building a career with purpose. We dive into his project...

28 Aug 1h 1min

From Civil Lawyer to Canonist: Canon Law, Rights of the Faithful, and Defending our Priests.

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Michael J. Mazza, a civil and canon lawyer, husband, father, and independent advocate who has spent years defending the rights of priests and the faithful. Dr. Maz...

21 Aug 1h 3min

Work, Unions & the Dignity of Labor

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14 Aug 1h 1min

The Genius of C.S. Lewis: From Atheist to Christian Thinker

C.S. Lewis remains one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the modern era. In this episode, we explore his remarkable journey from atheism to faith, his impact on Christian apologetics, and ...

7 Aug 1h 9min