A singer-songwriter inspired by Saint (and Pope) Francis

This week on Jesuitical, Zac and Ashley are joined by Andrea Von
Kampen, a singer-songwriter and friend of the show. Hailing from
Lincoln, Neb., Andrea discusses her new album, “Sister Moon.” (For
those keeping track at home, yes, that is a St. Francis of Assisi
reference.) Recorded at Union Pool in Brooklyn, N.Y., they share a
wide-ranging conversation touching on spirituality, live music, the
environment and more. They discuss: The spiritual and environmental
influences on “Sister Moon” How Andrea writes about important
issues without being preachy The joys and challenges of touring as
a singer-songwriter, especially post-Covid In Signs of the Times,
Zac and Ashley cover the ins and outs of the recent synod meeting
of parish priests at the Vatican. They also discuss a “home
blessing challenge” in Cincinnati, then close out by talking about
the Catholics who recently received the Presidential Medal of
Freedom from a fellow Catholic, President Joe Biden. Links from the
Show Sister Moon Andrea Von Kampen's website Parish priests had a
synod meeting with the Vatican. But will they be included in
October’s assembly? Cincinnati priests compete to meet parishioners
in home blessing challenge Jesuit Father Gregory Boyle and Nancy
Pelosi to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Francesco: A
Pope Francis Documentary What’s on tap? Nine Pin Hard Cider Learn
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