Catholic Natalism: Peachy Keenan on Faith, Family, and Fighting Cultural Decay
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Simone Collins and Malcolm welcome Peachy Keenan, author of 'Domestic Extremist,' to discuss her views on winning the culture war, Catholicism, and the importance of family values. The conversation covers a range of topics including fertility rates among American Catholics, cultural indoctrination, raising children, and Keenan's upcoming media startup, Lost Riviera. Keenan also shares personal stories about her conversion to Catholicism and raising a large family. The episode digs into the complexities of maintaining religious beliefs in a modern society and the potential for new media to reflect traditional values.
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:12 Discussing Fertility Rates Among Catholics
02:26 Peachy's Conversion to Catholicism
04:11 Marriage and Family Life
05:48 Navigating Religious and Political Differences
08:03 The Role of Community in Faith
10:47 Challenges and Misconceptions About Catholicism
25:50 College Selection and Marriage Markets
29:53 Living in Los Angeles: A Personal Perspective
32:28 City Life vs. Suburban Life
33:11 Cultural Diversity in the Suburbs
33:56 Family and Community Support
35:07 The Role of Social Media and Online Communities
35:59 Raising Kids with Strong Values
38:21 Challenges of Maintaining Cultural and Religious Beliefs
42:17 The Importance of Large Families
44:45 Catholicism and Modern Culture
54:02 Building a New Media Empire
01:00:47 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
