Being Catholic #398: No Kings? How the Presidency Mirrors Church Authority

Catholic Spirit Radio · Mar 28, 2026 · 56m · transcript

Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss the Insurrection Act and the constitutional authority of the U.S. presidency, tracing its roots from George Washington and the Whiskey/Shays rebellions through Lincoln, Little Rock, and modern enforcement actions. They draw a parallel between the presidency’s decisive, tradition-rooted authority and the hierarchical tradition of the Catholic Church, addressing contemporary disputes over federal immigration enforcement and the “No Kings” movement. The episode closes with a call to pray for the nation and support Catholic Spirit Radio, including upcoming…