Being Catholic #394: When the American Dream Breaks: Affordability and the Church

Catholic Spirit Radio · Jan 17, 2026 · 56m · transcript

Host Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss Ryan Newhouse’s "America’s Affordability Crisis," exploring how decades of policy choices—immigration, corporate managerial culture, and misplaced metrics like GDP—have left many young Americans unable to afford homes, marriage, or stable family life. They connect this governing crisis to the health of churches and communities, arguing leaders must prioritize family formation, wages, and rooted neighborhoods to restore trust and prevent political extremes.