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What happened to beauty? Why aren’t we building beautiful things anymore? Well, the answer is more than just the changing of architectural fashion. The style of these modern buildings is rooted in utilitarian, even Marxist philosophy, that boils down to the belief that man does not have a divine origin or destiny. Find out more in this new video.

More and more young people today are identifying as transgender or gender-diverse. Mary Hasson addresses this trend and dispels some myths about transgenderism.

We all want to do something great with our lives, but what do you do when you feel unable to make a decision? Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. unpacks one virtue that’s the key to breaking free of that indecision so you can pursue the good boldly and confidently.

While the world preaches empowerment for all women, the women it celebrates always seem to fit a certain mold. What does feminism get wrong? And what’s the best approach to understanding femininity? Find out from Simone Rizkallah in this new EDIFY video.

What can we do to lead happier lives? You might be surprised to learn that the government can actually aid us in this search for happiness, but not in the way you might think. Arthur Brooks has 4 keys to leading a happy life - find out what they are in this video!

What’s the big deal with marriage? Why can’t same-sex couples get married? Why is the government involved at all? These are foundational and important questions - watch this video with Sherif Girgis to get the answers!

How should Catholics view Critical Race Theory? What about BLM and the Defund the Police Movement? We know there’s racism in the world, but as Catholics, what’s our response? Former police officer and Catholic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers explains.

Abortion harms everything it touches - our medical professions, legal systems, politics, not even to mention women, families, and culture at large. This is truly the social justice and human rights issue of our generation. Learn what you can do in this video from Ryan Anderson.

Roe is gone! In this video, Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, explains where the fight continues and why we must continue to stand up for human life. #WhyWeMarch

Culturally speaking, it should be a great time for friendship. But we often experience just the opposite. In this video from EDIFY, Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, explains how the answer to loneliness lies in radical, soul-to-soul friendship, the way Jesus demonstrated.

If you listen to some of the loudest cultural voices these days or read the polls, you’ll notice there’s an obvious sense that things are not going well. But as Catholics, we’re meant to adopt a completely different outlook: one of Radical Hope. How? Hear from George Weigel in the latest video from EDIFY.

Are you struggling to share the faith with others? Everett Fritz has three tips on how to better minister to everyone in your community, following Jesus’ call to “go and make disciples.” Learn more in this video from EDIFY.

Families are the foundation of our lives, and the very life of our nation. So, what does our government value most? Does family top – or even make – the list? Senator Marco Rubio lays out some critical ways we can reconstruct government policy to build a pro-family culture in the latest video from EDIFY.

We’re all feeling the painful effects of inflation. Many in our communities are reeling, especially the poor. So how do we get rid of inflation? Ryan Ellis has 3 recommendations to fix the economy and ensure care for the poorest and most vulnerable.

2020 saw a rise in suicide, anxiety, depression, fear, isolation, and anger. Problems all caused by the disastrous public health response to COVID-19. So what went wrong? In this video from EDIFY, Dr. Kheriaty takes a look at the 3 biggest mistakes – and the lessons we should learn before another word-wide crisis hits.

It’s alarming to see that today, government officials and activist groups are not only limiting free speech, but forcing Americans to speak contrary to their beliefs. How is this happening? Is it even Constitutional? Kellie Fiedorek explains.

We spend so much of our time consuming ideas - in all different forms of media! Saving podcast episodes, taking notes at conferences, highlighting ideas in books that strike us. But how much of this are we retaining and putting into practice? We are knowledge hoarders; amassing mountains of information, but unable to share one bit of it. How do we change this? Jeff Cavins has the answer.

Pornography has become a normalized part of secular culture, and has even found its way into the lives of those raised in a devout home. As porn has become more prevalent, it has destroyed the lives of many men, women, and even children. Rachael Killackey explains what you can do to combat this public health catastrophe.

Since the Dobbs decision, it’s been argued that women suffering from ectopic pregnancy or a miscarriage will not be able to get the treatment they need. Some also argue that maternal death, already disproportionately high in the U.S., will go up. Is this true? There is no reason to live in fear. Dr. Monqiue Chireau Wubbenhorst, an OB/GYN, has the answers in the latest video from EDIFY. Looking for ways to actually support women? Visit StandingWithYou.org.

Who is in charge of the education of children? Parents? Or the public education establishment? What legal rights do parents have? Increasingly, these questions are being asked by concerned parents as they learn what is being taught in their children's schools. Theresa Farnan, an educator and mother of ten, lays out for us what we can do to protect our children and exercise the rights we have as the primary educators of our children.

Marriage rates are plummeting. Faith in Jesus Christ has taken a nosedive. Are these related? What can we do to fix it? J.P. DeGance explains.

In the United States of America, we justly treasure our hard-won freedom. But we have to know what it is and how to use it. Culturally, we are seeing freedoms abused with greater frequency. In this video from EDIFY, Father Roger Landry breaks down the meaning and connection between truth and freedom, and how we can use our freedom for the cause of good.

Did you know fewer than 18% of US households are married families with minor children? Learn more about troubling trends for children and families in this video.

What do the biology, philosophy, medical, and psychological fields say about gender dysphoria? How does this affect our society? How are Catholics to understand and discuss trans ideology? Ryan Anderson explains.

The Sisters of Life have the incredible privilege of serving women who are vulnerable to an abortion, and women who have suffered after an abortion. What lessons have they learned to support women to choose life for themselves and their children? What helps a women who has suffered after abortion to encounter the mercy and healing of Jesus Christ? Sr. Virginia Joy, S.V., explains.