John and Maria recount prominent people who passed in 2021, the top inventions of the past year, and important trends to consider as we close out the year.

Then, John and Maria look ahead at current movements in culture. They consider the move of parents to be more involved in their school districts, the influence of China worldwide, and the pro-life movement. John closes the discussion by sharing how the Church is in an important position as we enter 2022, equipped to answer the big questions the culture is asking.