Ave Maria in the Afternoon – September 29, 2025 – Hour 1

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: September 29, 2025 Published in: Ave Maria in the Afternoon

Katherine Kersten looks at the rise of radical ideology in our schools and Dr. Charlie Self discusses the life of the late pastor Voddie Bauchman.

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Marcus’s Monologue: Private Fortunes to Public Goods

On September 29, 1916, John Rockefeller was recognized as the world’s first billionaire, at a time when the average American annual income was about $800. Some would balk at this discrepancy, but Rockefeller was able to use his wealth independent from the government to advance the Common Good. Marcus has more.

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Pastor Voddie Bauchman dies

Pastor Voddie Bacuhman was a man who preached boldly on the application of the Scriptures to everyday life. He passed away last week, and we look at his life and thought with Charlie Self.

Dr. Charlie Self is an author, adviser, pastor and professor with more than 40 years of experience connecting Faith and the Common Good. He is the author of several works including Flourishing Churches and Communities (published by Acton) and his new co-authored work, Life in 5-D: A New Vision of Wholeness. He is the visiting professor of church history at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Visit him at drcharlieself.com

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The Rise of Radical Ideology in K–12 Schools

The murder of Charlie Kirk has raised awareness of the danger that politicized anger and resentment pose to American society. Attention has largely focused on the internet’s role in radicalizing young people, but we can’t overlook what is being taught in our schools, even to very young children. Katherine Kersten has more.

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Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Radical Ideology in K–12 Schools

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