CAM podcast
Catholics Against Militarism (CAM) is an informal, grassroots, Internet-based movement of lay Catholics that seeks to identify and respectfully challenge militaristic attitudes in the U.S. Catholic Church. We conduct interviews with Catholics and other Catholic groups who are: 1) successfully registering dissent at the parish level, 2) raising awareness of the dangers of militarism through dialogue with fellow believers, and 3) spurring deeper, more honest reflection on the role of violence in our world.
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146 episodes
Episode 147: The Problem with Self Defense
Too often Catholics say "But we have a right to self-defense" and leave it at that. It's not so simple. Here's a breakdown explaining why. Find CAM here:
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Episode 145: Fr. McCarthy responds to Netanyahu on Jesus, Genghis Khan
Fr. McCarthy responds to Netanyahu's comments that "history proves that unfortunately and unhappily Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan." Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http...
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Episode 144: Netanyahu Was Right, Pt. 2
Reflections on today's reading (John 11:1-45) in light of Netanyahu's recent comments (about Jesus having "no advantage over" Genghis Khan) and the last podcast (Episode 143). Find CAM here:
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Episode 143: Netanyahu Was Right
Thoughts on Netanyahu's press conference on March 19, 2026, Jesus Christ, Genghis Khan and the JQ.Find CAM here:
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Episode 142: Put Down the Duckie
A message from Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy to the Christian churches. Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcast
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Episode 141: "Sheepdogs" Aren't a Thing in the Gospel
Ellen reads a bedtime story, with commentary. Support this podcast and spread the Good News. Buy your Infallible Jesus t-shirt here:https://catholics-against-militarism.checkoutstores.comFind CAM here: https:/...
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Episode 140: Pope Leo, on Venezuela, you can do better than this!
Fr. McCarthy delivers an important message on the Pope's comments on Venezuela. Find CAM here:
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Episode 138: Canker in the Rose: Pax Christi USA's Founding & New Board Member Lauren Bailey
Fr. McCarthy offers a bit of oral history about the founding of Pax Christi USA and the recent election of Lauren Bailey, a "Catholic for Choice," to the board. Ellen follows up with some impressions from the conference held in Atlanta on the 4...
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Episode 137: Thomas Merton's Betrayers, an update with Hugh Turley
In 2019, I interviewed Hugh Turley about the book he wrote with his co-author, David Martin, "The Martyrdom of Thomas Merton: An Investigation." In 2023, Turkey and Martin published a follow-up: "Thomas Merton's Betrayers: The Case Against Abbo...
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Episode 136: Dorothy Day, Me, and God
A reflection written by Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy on the first week of Advent, 2026. Find CAM here:
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Episode 135: Forked-Tongue Teaching
The most destructive and forked tongued teaching on Jesus’ Way and Truth in Church history: Christian Just War Theory.This was published originally at Fr. McCarthy's channel and is republished here with permission. Find CAM here...
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Episode 134: Veterans Day, A Day for Christians to Bury Their Heads in the Sand
This ran originally on Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy's channel and is shared here with permission.Find Fr. McCarthy here: / @emmanuelcharlesmccarthy3292
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Episode 133: Daughter Interviews Father About War
Thank you to Cecilia and Samuel Dean for allowing me to share this video written and produced by Cecilia. This is being published on Veterans Day, because one of the best ways to honor veterans is to listen to them. Find CAM here:&...
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Episode 132: On Self-Immolation: Suicide, Sacrifice, and The Church
Fr. McCarthy reflects on the life and death of Roger LaPorte, who set himself on fire on November 9, 1965, to protest the Vietnam War, and offers some thoughts on the response of Catholic bishops, priests, and laity to this act, and the choice ...
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Episode 131: The History of All Religion (in 5 min.)
René Girard died 10 years ago today. There is one Bible story that he said represented "the history of all religion" and held "the secret to everything." Take the Agamemnon course! We'll meet online three times over the course of 8...
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Episode 130: The Blindspot of John Henry Newman (and Other Doctors of the Church)
This ran originally on Fr. McCarthy's channel and is shared here with permission.Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcast
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Episode 129: Ben Shapiro, hire me!
I'm applying for a job hosting a show at the Daily Wire. How do I get this video to Ben Shapiro? Find CAM here: https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171Rumble: https://rumb...
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Episode 128: Is Gospel Nonviolence Sola Scriptura?
Fr. McCarthy weighs in on Ellen's debate with E. Michael Jones on the JWQ (Just War Question).Find the EMJ vs. EMF debate here:https://youtu.be/wYend1kUqtE?si=wxEDd91hEOa1AhsqFind CAM here: https://catholicsagainst...
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Episode 127: Natural Law Quicksand
Come read Agamemnon with me in November! Click for more info:https://courses.teachtothetext.com/p/agamemnon-for-adultsIn this episode, I'm reading aloud a chapter from Fr. McCarthy's book, "Just War Theory: The Logic of Deceit."...
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Episode 126: "Mow down Amalek and his people": The Mass as a Military Recruiting Tool
Video was originally published on Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy's YouTube channel. Find CAM here:
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Episode 125: September 11th, I Was There
I want to share what I will "Never Forget." Thank you for listening.Find CAM here:
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Episode 124: Fr. McCarthy Interview with John Dear on Gospel Nonviolence
This interview appeared on John Dear's podcast "The Nonviolent Jesus." Check it out! Find "The Nonviolent Jesus" podcast here:
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Episode 123: EMJ, Taylor Marshall, & Natural Law
Trying to reconcile these two men's views on the founding of our country.Live class with E. Michael Jones, "Walking with a Bible and a Gun" starts Sept. 9! Enroll here:https://bit.ly/biblegunjonesAnother new class, "America:...
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Episode 122: Reading the Introduction to "Walking with a Bible and a Gun"
Ellen reads the introduction to E. Michael Jones's new book "Walking with a Bible and a Gun" and announces a new class on the book with the author. Live class with E. Michael Jones, "Walking with a Bible and a Gun" starts Sept. 9! Enrol...
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