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Kresta in the Afternoon – December 6, 2021 – Hour 2

Dr. Greg Popcak examines the social effects of oral contraceptives and John Bergsma outlines how Christ fulfills the Messianic prophecies.


Social Science Apologetics: Oral Contraceptives’ Effect on Emotions

A recent study suggests that women who take the pill are nearly 10 percent worse at recognizing subtle expressions of complex emotions like pride or contempt. What does this say about the possible impact of oral contraceptives on social interactions? We talk with Dr Greg Popcak.

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Oral contraceptives could impair women’s recognition of complex emotions

Dr. Greg Popcak is Executive Director of Pastoral Solutions Institute and the author of more than a dozen books. He and his wife Lisa co-host More2Life on Ave Maria Radio. Visit CatholicCounselors.com and find his Faith on the Couch blog at Patheos.com.

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How does Christ fulfill the Messianic prophecies?

In Advent we prepare for the coming of the Messiah. But how do we know Jesus is the one? Most Christians are at least vaguely aware that the Old Testament is full of prophecies which only Christ fulfilled. We take a look at some of these prophecies, including lesser-known ones from the Psalms, with Dr. John Bergsma.

John Bergsma is professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and a senior fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He’s the author of many books including A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament.

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