Episode Details

Attorney and author Kimberly Begg, president of the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women and author of Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage, joins our host—a Belmont Abbey College criminal justice professor and fellow attorney—to discuss how to form courageous young women in a hostile culture.

They explore why so many college women hide their convictions, how mentorship and authentic Catholic womanhood can counter that pressure, and how the stories of the saints shape families, imaginations, and moral courage. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or young woman yourself, this episode offers practical hope and a higher vision of what it means to be a woman today.

09:54 — “88% of Students Pretend to Be More Liberal”

Kimberly breaks down the Michigan/Northwestern study revealing overwhelming social pressure on campuses. A pivotal moment that frames the entire conversation about courage and conformity.

11:30 — Inside the Internship Program

A vivid look at how the Luce Center actively forms young women—media training, writing, firearms training, UN visits, and cultural formation. This paints the clearest picture of their mission in action.

24:30 — Joan of Arc & Mother Teresa

Kimberly connects two iconic women across centuries, showing how deep prayer, courage, and clarity of mission create moral heroes. One of the most profound thematic sections.

31:18 — Speaking Truth Before Power

Mother Teresa’s fearless witness before global leaders, including President Clinton—an unforgettable example of gentle, uncompromising courage.

36:03 — Building Courage in the Home

Kimberly explains the parent’s role in forming spiritual and moral strength—one of the most actionable and widely relevant parts of the episode.

Check out Conversatio here: https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/podcast/

GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. 

Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! 

ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble 

Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged!  

X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social 

SFX Credits: 

neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0

Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.