Kresta in the Afternoon – March 26, 2024 – Hour 2

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: March 26, 2024 Published in: Al Kresta

Sean Forrest updates us on the chaos in Haiti and Ken Craycraft discusses how to be ‘distinctly Catholic’ in a polarized political world.

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Is Haiti a lost cause?

Haiti continues to sink deeper into chaos. On March 12, Prime Minster Ariel Henry announced he would resign once a transitional presidential council is formed. But when experts estimate that 80% of Haiti’s capital is controlled by violent gangs, is there any hope? Sean Forrest of Haiti180 tells us more about what’s going on and the work he does there.

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Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti’s next leader

Haiti is preparing itself for new leadership. Gangs want a seat at the table

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Sean Forrest is the Founder and President of Haiti180. He began his minsitry as a full-time youth minister in Connecticut in 2000 when he founded Movin’ With The Spirit, Inc. (MWTS), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to boldly proclaiming God’s eternal truth and love. Since then, he has had the opportunity to speak to hundreds of thousands of teens and adults across the country and internationally. Visit haiti180.com and seanforrest.com

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In a world fraught with distinctly un-Catholic politics, how can we live a distinctly Catholic life?

In the midst of rapidly changing social norms, the challenges of Catholic public witness have become increasingly difficult and frustrating. It’s hard — and getting harder — to discern the proper relationship between our Catholic Faith and American political life. Democrat, Republican, third party, or independent — how do we make sense of it all? Ken Craycraft joins us.

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How to be ‘distinctly Catholic’ in a polarized political world