Kresta in the Afternoon – January 5, 2023 – Hour 1
Al reviews the massive public prayer movement for injured NFL player Damar Hamlin. Also, Dan Gallagher gives us an inside look at Pope Benedict’s resignation and Jim Blum shares the work he does for men on parole.
Kresta Comments: Were the “Good Old Days” So Good?
It’s common for Christians to wax nostalgic about the “good old days.” We’ll see a display of public faith from the past and lament that it would never happen today. But since NFL safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field on Monday Night Football, we’ve seen everyone from the NFL to ESPN broadcasters publicly calling for prayer. And back in 1965, CBS executives were very hesitant to sign off on the Charlie Brown Christmas special, fearing it was “too religious.” Were the “good old days” so good? Al discusses.
Links for this Segment
Dan Orlovsky prays for injured Bills safety Damar Hamlin live on ESPN
Listen to this Segment
An Insider’s View of Benedict’s Resignation
Daniel Gallagher served under two popes during his ten years at the Vatican’s Secretariat of State, and he’s never forget the surprise news he received in February 2013 – Pope Benedict was resigning. Nearly a decade later, the rumors still swirl – was his resignation legitimate? Was there a secret war between the two papacies? Having worked for both, Dan says it’s nonsense. He joins us to explain why.
Links for this segment
Listen to this Segment
My Father’s House: Offering a Home to Men on Parole
Jim Blum knows firsthand the struggles men face when they are paroled from prison. That’s what led him to found My Father’s House, which offers a place for men on parole to find help and support. He shares his work with us.
Links for this segment
Listen to this Segment
