What new opportunities and events are shaping parish life, Catholic education, and pro-life advocacy across the Diocese of Covington? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes Maura Baker, staff writer for The Messenger, to share the latest news and upcoming events throughout Northern Kentucky.

Baker recaps the annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, featuring a homily by Fr. Michael Hennigan reflecting on the human desire for a true home. She previews an upcoming workshop at Thomas More University on the documents and joy of Vatican II led by Lucas Pollice, as well as an inspirational talk at St. Catherine of Siena Parish by surgeon, religious sister, and retired Army Colonel Sr. Deirdre Byrne. Plus, Baker breaks down Bishop John Iffert's announcement of the American Goal Scholarship Program as the official SGO for Kentucky's new federal scholarship tax credit, unlocking crucial school choice support for Catholic education. Stream now to listen!

What new opportunities and events are shaping parish life, Catholic education, and pro-life advocacy across the Diocese of Covington? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes Maura Baker, staff writer for The Messenger, to share the latest news and upcoming events throughout Northern Kentucky.
Baker recaps the annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass at St. Mary&rsquo;s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, featuring a homily by Fr. Michael Hennigan reflecting on the human desire for a true home. She previews an upcoming workshop at Thomas More University on the documents and joy of Vatican II led by Lucas Pollice, as well as an inspirational talk at St. Catherine of Siena Parish by surgeon, religious sister, and retired Army Colonel Sr. Deirdre Byrne. Plus, Baker breaks down Bishop John Iffert's announcement of the American Goal Scholarship Program as the official SGO for Kentucky's new federal scholarship tax credit, unlocking crucial school choice support for Catholic education. Stream now to listen!

Dr. Ken Craycraft hosts Driving Home the Faith, catching you up on what’s going on in the world, across the country and in our local Catholic community. 

Dr. Ken Craycraft hosts Driving Home the Faith, catching you up on what&rsquo;s going on in the world, across the country and in our local Catholic community.&nbsp;

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Today Ken talks with Dr. Matthew Ramage about what God’s covenant with Noah and all living things means for our stewardship of the Earth; Fr. Phillip DeVous about “the God crisis” and how to fix it, and much more — plus traffic and weather! Listen in at sacredheartradio.com/listen

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Today Ken talks with Dr. Matthew Ramage about what God&rsquo;s covenant with Noah and all living things means for our stewardship of the Earth; Fr. Phillip DeVous about &ldquo;the God crisis&rdquo; and how to fix it, and much more &mdash; plus traffic and weather! Listen in at&nbsp;<a href="http://sacredheartradio.com/listen">sacredheartradio.com/listen</a>
Get &ldquo;Cosmic Covenant: A Catholic Theology of Creation&rdquo; at <a href="https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/cosmic-covenant/">bookstore.wordonfire.org</a>
Find &ldquo;Charlotte Was Both&rdquo; and Amy Welborn&rsquo;s books at <a href="https://amywelborn.wordpress.com/">amywelborn.wordpress.com</a>
Ascend: The Great Books Podcast is at <a href="https://www.theascent.io/s/ascend-the-great-books-podcast/">theasenct.io</a>
The Ascend Book Club is at <a href="https://www.theascent.io/">theascent.io</a>
Read &ldquo;The Got Crisis and Fascination with Jesus Christ&rdquo; at <a href="https://frphillipwdevous.substack.com/p/the-god-crisis-and-fascination-with">frphillipwdevous.substack.com</a>
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Driving Home the Faith 2026.10.16

Is the debate over human sexuality as simple as "born that way" versus personal choice, or does the modern obsession with identity politics obscure a much richer, multi-faceted reality? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder and president of the Ruth Institute, to continue their discussion on personal identity, social science, and cultural trends.

Dr. Roback Morse argues that framing same-sex attraction strictly as a binary choice between genetics and personal desire is a false dichotomy that ignores the complex web of contributing factors, free will, and human experience. She examines recent shifts in cultural data—including drops in youth identifying with LGBTQ+ trends—analyzing the impact of social pressure, identity politics, and victim-status narratives on teenagers. Plus, drawing on her background as an economist, Dr. Roback Morse addresses how ideological shifts within higher education and academic institutions have compromised objective social science. Stream now to listen!

Is the debate over human sexuality as simple as "born that way" versus personal choice, or does the modern obsession with identity politics obscure a much richer, multi-faceted reality? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder and president of the Ruth Institute, to continue their discussion on personal identity, social science, and cultural trends.
Dr. Roback Morse argues that framing same-sex attraction strictly as a binary choice between genetics and personal desire is a false dichotomy that ignores the complex web of contributing factors, free will, and human experience. She examines recent shifts in cultural data&mdash;including drops in youth identifying with LGBTQ+ trends&mdash;analyzing the impact of social pressure, identity politics, and victim-status narratives on teenagers. Plus, drawing on her background as an economist, Dr. Roback Morse addresses how ideological shifts within higher education and academic institutions have compromised objective social science. Stream now to listen!

Beyond 'Born That Way': Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse on Choice, Social Pressure, and Identity part 2

How do ideological labels mask the complex realities of human sexuality, and why does cultural messaging insist on the "born that way" narrative despite individual experiences to the contrary? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder and president of the Ruth Institute and author of The Sexual State, to discuss personal testimony, identity, and the modern sexual revolution.

Dr. Roback Morse breaks down the ideological evolution of terms like "gay" and "feminist," examining how activist movements often claim exclusive authority to speak for diverse groups while dismissing those who do not conform to politically prescribed narratives. She explores real-life testimonies of individuals who previously identified with same-sex attraction or radical political stances—such as former "man-hating feminist" Christy Mae Jessie—and have since experienced profound transformation through faith and authentic Christian living. Plus, Dr. Roback Morse shares insights from public commentary and research on the Ruth Institute's work, showing why genuine, lasting transformation challenges modern cultural dogmas. Stream now to listen!

How do ideological labels mask the complex realities of human sexuality, and why does cultural messaging insist on the "born that way" narrative despite individual experiences to the contrary? On Driving Home the Faith, host Dr. Ken Craycraft welcomes back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder and president of the Ruth Institute and author of&nbsp;The Sexual State, to discuss personal testimony, identity, and the modern sexual revolution.
Dr. Roback Morse breaks down the ideological evolution of terms like "gay" and "feminist," examining how activist movements often claim exclusive authority to speak for diverse groups while dismissing those who do not conform to politically prescribed narratives. She explores real-life testimonies of individuals who previously identified with same-sex attraction or radical political stances&mdash;such as former "man-hating feminist" Christy Mae Jessie&mdash;and have since experienced profound transformation through faith and authentic Christian living. Plus, Dr. Roback Morse shares insights from public commentary and research on the Ruth Institute's work, showing why genuine, lasting transformation challenges modern cultural dogmas. Stream now to listen!

Diocesan News & School Choice: Maura Baker on Covington Events and Kentucky's New Tax Credit

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