White Collars

In this episode of White Collars, we sit down with photographer and filmmaker Zach Fiedler to talk about faith, creativity, storytelling, and building a career with purpose.

We dive into his project Remnants, his upcoming series The Serra Nine, and his journey to tell stories that point toward something bigger than ourselves. Work hard. Pray harder.

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In this episode we sit down with Dr. Michael J. Mazza, a civil and canon lawyer, husband, father, and independent advocate who has spent years defending the rights of priests and the faithful.

Dr. Mazza shares his remarkable journey from youth minister to federal securities lawyer, and finally to Rome to study canon law. Along the way he unpacks:

The profound differences between American civil law and the Church’s canonical tradition

The history of the Code of Canon Law and why the 1983 Code is considered the “last document of Vatican II”

The seven books of the Code and the often-overlooked rights and duties of the Christian faithful

Key canons every Catholic should know

The real state of due process for accused priests after the Dallas Charter — what is working, what is broken, and how the Church can do better

Practical advice for the faithful when a beloved priest is removed, and for Catholic lawyers seeking to serve the Church with integrity 

Whether you are a priest, a concerned layperson, or simply someone who wants to understand how the Church’s law actually works, this conversation is filled with clarity, charity, and hard-won wisdom.

What does the Faith have to say about work, labor unions, and the dignity of workers?

In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Doyle, the State Program Director for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, to explore the history and purpose of labor unions, the importance of collective bargaining, fair wages, safe working conditions, and the role work plays in family and human flourishing.

We also discuss how Catholic teaching approaches work and the human person, including connections to recent Church teaching on technology and the meaning of being human. Join us for a conversation about why work is more than a paycheck, and why solidarity, dialogue, and the dignity of every worker matter.

Work hard and pray harder.

C.S. Lewis remains one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the modern era. In this episode, we explore his remarkable journey from atheism to faith, his impact on Christian apologetics, and why books like Mere Christianity continue to resonate with readers around the world.

We discuss his life in Belfast, his wartime experiences, his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, and the theological insights that made him such a compelling communicator of christianity. The conversation also touches on The Chronicles of Narnia, the famous “Liar, Lunatic, or Lord” argument, Anglicanism, church history, and the importance of engaging faith with both reason and imagination.

Join us for an engaging conversation that bridges literature, theology, history, and culture through the life and work of C.S. Lewis.

Who were the three leaders who helped shape the modern West? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the lives and legacies of Pope St. John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and Margaret Thatcher, three figures whose leadership transformed politics, faith, and culture during the final decades of the Cold War.

We discuss:
Ronald Reagan's vision for America and the fight against communism

Pope St. John Paul II's spiritual leadership, global influence, and role in inspiring freedom

Margaret Thatcher's economic reforms and the revival of Britain

How these three leaders worked—directly and indirectly—to shape history

What today's leaders can learn from their courage, conviction, and optimism

Beyond the history, we reflect on why their examples continue to matter and how each of us is called to lead well in our own time.

Book Mentioned: The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister, by John O'Sullivan.