Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Notre Dame is committed to educating a different kind of lawyer—one rooted in Catholic social teaching. From real-world clinics to high-stakes cases like protecting the sacred Apache Oak Flat, students are prepared to serve with both skill and conscience.
In this episode of Notre Dame Stories, G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, shares why protecting religious freedom—especially for minority and land-based faiths—is essential to safeguarding all human rights. He reflects on the broader impact of the Law School’s work with the Apache people and other global efforts.
Learn how Notre Dame is fighting for religious freedom in all its forms—and how future lawyers are learning to do the same.
Show links:
Episode page (https://stories.nd.edu/podcasts/faith-freedom-religious-liberty/)
Fighting For website (https://fightingfor.nd.edu/)
Fighting for Religious Liberty (https://fightingfor.nd.edu/2024/fighting-for-religious-liberty-for-all/)
Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications and hosted by Jenna Liberto with Executive Producer Andy Fuller. It was produced by Jenna Liberto, Josh Long, and Staci Stickovich. Videography was done by Zach Dudka, Josh Long, Tony Fuller, and Michael Wiens. Original music was provided by Alex Mansour. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Notre Dame is committed to educating a different kind of lawyer—one rooted in Catholic social teaching. From real-world clinics to high-stakes cases like protecting the sacred Apache Oak Flat, students are prepared to serve with both skill and conscience.
In this episode of Notre Dame Stories, G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, shares why protecting religious freedom—especially for minority and land-based faiths—is essential to safeguarding all human rights. He reflects on the broader impact of the Law School’s work with the Apache people and other global efforts.
Learn how Notre Dame is fighting for religious freedom in all its forms—and how future lawyers are learning to do the same.
Show links:
Episode page (https://stories.nd.edu/podcasts/faith-freedom-religious-liberty/)
Fighting For website (https://fightingfor.nd.edu/)
Fighting for Religious Liberty (https://fightingfor.nd.edu/2024/fighting-for-religious-liberty-for-all/)
Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications and hosted by Jenna Liberto with Executive Producer Andy Fuller. It was produced by Jenna Liberto, Josh Long, and Staci Stickovich. Videography was done by Zach Dudka, Josh Long, Tony Fuller, and Michael Wiens. Original music was provided by Alex Mansour. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
