Forget New Year’s resolutions — Gen Z is making “ins and outs” lists for 2026… and the biggest “IN” might shock you: Catholicism.

For the first time in American history, Gen Z has more Catholic Christians than Protestant Christians, and it’s not happening in a vacuum. We’re seeing mass baptisms on college campuses, Bible sales surging, Christian podcasts exploding (Father 
Mike’s Bible in a Year nearing a mind-blowing milestone), and prayer apps like Hallow sitting at the top of the App Store. Something is shifting — fast.

Today, I’m joined by my friend Matt Fradd, host of Pints with Aquinas, as we break down what’s driving this Catholic moment: the hunger for tradition, the beauty and mysticism of the Mass, the backlash to our disenchanted and hyper-sexualized culture, and the exhaustion people feel from “church” that looks more like a rock concert than worship.

We also talk about the internet’s addiction to judgment, the narcissism that social media quietly feeds, and why real Christianity must always start with repentance — not self-righteousness. And finally: what you can expect from the Pints with Aquinas relaunch at The Daily Wire on January 12th.

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Gen Z Is Becoming Catholic: Why Young Americans Are Flocking to the Church (With Matt Fradd) | Ep. 76

We were all screaming at our TVs on New Year’s Eve — because that is how Stranger Things ended?! Apparently “being gay” saves the universe now (I wish I were kidding), and the Duffer Brothers handed one of the greatest shows of all time the most painfully lazy, woke Hollywood wrap-up imaginable.

But today, January 7th, 2026, the internet is convinced something bigger is happening: Conformity Gate — the theory that the finale we watched wasn’t the real ending at all, and that Netflix is about to drop a secret alternate episode. Fans are digging up wild clues: Netflix bios, clock hands set to 1:07, “secret ending” searches linking to Stranger Things, fake-ending references, meta interviews, and more.

Do I think it’s real? Probably not. But the coincidences are starting to stack up — and what’s even more interesting is why people are so desperate for it to be true: we’re exhausted by bad writing, hungry for intellectual challenge, and sick of beloved franchises getting the “go woke, go broke” treatment.

And before we go, we have to talk about the funniest new meme format of 2026: Marco Rubio being appointed to run literally everything. You’re welcome.

Stranger Things Finale Was a Psyop? The Internet Thinks “Conformity Gate” Is Real | Ep. 75

I am barely alive this week thanks to whatever flu plague is going around, but this was too important not to cover immediately. In the last 24 hours, the Trump Administration announced a major overhaul of the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule, cutting recommendations from 72 shots down to 11, aligning us with other developed countries. Predictably the worst voices on the internet are absolutely losing their minds that parents and medical practitioners might finally be more empowered.

Today, I break down what actually changed, what didn’t change–no matter what you read from sensationalist influencers pushing a TDS agenda–why parents still have choices to go beyond the recommendations if they want, and why the media narrative about “kids dying” doesn’t match reality. 

Plus, we get into the Minnesota daycare fraud scandal blowing up social media (and impressive young independent journalist Nick Shirley casually ending Tim Walz’s entire political career) .  

Finally, we end with some very necessary new rules for plane travel in 2026.

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Trump Overhauls the Childhood Vaccine Schedule — Let’s Talk Facts | Ep. 74

Merry Christmas — because yes, it is still Christmas — and happy almost New Year! I’m traveling with my family this week, but I couldn’t wait to share two conversations we recorded at AmericaFest that feel especially important right now, in the middle of what everyone is calling the Conservative Civil War.

Today, I’m joined by Andrew Kolvet, Executive Producer of The Charlie Kirk Show, and Mikey McCoy, Charlie’s former Chief of Staff and one of his closest friends. We talk honestly about Charlie in 3D — the leader, the visionary, the funniest guy in the room, and the friend — and what it looks like to honor his legacy without trying to replace him. We also get into the Kirk Doctrine, why unity matters more than ever going into 2026, what’s happening with the public trial process, and why the conservative movement can’t afford to keep fighting like strangers online when the world needs us standing shoulder to shoulder.

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The Conservative “Civil War” After Charlie Kirk: Can MAGA Survive 2026? | Ep. 73

It’s the week of Christmas — so let’s talk about the debate that always comes back: should Christian families do Santa? 

Today, I’m joined by Allie Beth Stuckey (Relatable) for a candid conversation about parenting, faith, and why her family chooses not to tell their kids Santa is real. 

Before we get into the interview, I share the wild church-history rabbit hole I fell into this week: Saint Nicholas, the Reformation, and how “Christkind” eventually became Kris Kringle. 

Then… we get into the modern cultural chaos, including the bestselling children’s book that’s trying to redefine Santa entirely. 

Whether you love Santa traditions or you’re totally anti-Santa, my goal is simple: keep Christmas centered on Jesus Christ — and help parents navigate this season with clarity, conviction, and joy.

Do you plan to do Santa with your family? Tell me why or why not in the comments below!

Is It Christian To Do Santa? Definitely Not If He Has A Husband | Ep. 72

It’s almost Christmas, so today we’re doing something fun: I’m ranking my top 8 Christmas movies of all time. I break down where classics like White Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street (1994) land on my list, plus why Tim Allen’s The Santa Clause is criminally underrated. 

We talk Home Alone’s surprisingly strong faith undertones, and why Elf is the best modern Christmas movie ever made. I also shout out the underrated claymation gem The Year Without a Santa Claus (Heat Miser and Snow Miser forever). 

Finally, I explain why It’s a Wonderful Life is the greatest Christmas movie ever—and maybe one of the greatest films ever, period. 

Did I get it right? (Obviously I did). Give me your lists in the comments below, and tell me your favorite Christmas tradition!

Your Christmas Movie Ranking is WRONG, Here Are the Correct Answers | Ep. 71

Today on The Isabel Brown Show, we finally get to celebrate good news in America! The House of Representatives has officially passed the “Protect Children’s Innocence Act,” a bill that criminalizes gender surgeries, cross-sex hormones, and puberty blockers on minors. Every Republican but four voted YES, along with three Democrats — a massive step toward ending child mutilation in the United States. 

Meanwhile, Secretary Kennedy and top HHS officials announced sweeping executive actions confirming there is no scientific evidence that gender procedures benefit children. These actions will bar hospitals from performing sex-rejecting procedures on minors and prohibit federal funding for them through Medicaid and CHIP. Western nations like the UK, Sweden, Finland, and Norway have already reversed course — and now America is joining them. 

This is a turning point for protecting kids, restoring parental rights, and rejecting the lie of “gender-affirming care.” Let’s break it all down and talk about what comes next as this bill heads to the Senate and—hopefully—President Trump’s desk.

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Gender Affirming Care Is OVER For American Kids | Ep. 70

Today on The Isabel Brown Show, we’re diving into one of the strangest and most unsettling TikTok trends I’ve ever encountered: adults parenting hyper-realistic “reborn baby dolls” as if they were real children. We’re talking actual formula baby bottles, packing school lunches, and $300 car seats… for dolls.

It turns out, therapists are allegedly prescribing these dolls to women grieving infertility or infant loss — a practice that feels far closer to emotional torture than healing. We’re reacting to viral TikTok accounts where grown adults are role-playing entire family dynamics with unsettlingly realistic DOLLS.

Even more disturbing is the growing number of MEN collecting these dolls, undressing them on camera, and receiving comments asking where to “buy a baby.” We discuss the dangerous overlap between loneliness, commodification of children, and a culture telling women motherhood is selfish. 

The reborn baby doll trend exposes just how broken our society is when fake babies feel “safer” than real families. If we care about reviving the American family, this cannot be the answer. Let’s talk about what’s really going on — and why women deserve better than silicone stand-ins.

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Therapists Are Prescribing FAKE Baby Dolls To Grieving Moms… and I Have Questions | Ep. 69

Today on The Isabel Brown Show, we’re breaking down the SHOCKING incompetence in the response to the Brown University shooting — nearly 72 hours later, authorities have told the public virtually NOTHING. No suspect description, no motive, no answers about what was yelled before shots were fired, and no explanation for why a campus with 800+ surveillance cameras somehow has not a single frame of usable footage to help identify the missing killer. The mayor and police chief refuse to answer basic questions, hide behind “ongoing investigation,” and even claim they’re just “tired” from looking for the perpetrator.

Meanwhile, credible reports suggest the shooter may have first shouted “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire, and possibly targeted 19-year-old conservative student & College Republicans Vice President Ella Cook. Brown also bizarrely REFUSES to acknowledge any crime suspect’s race or ethnicity — a woke policy Brown adopted years ago. When incompetence meets narrative protection, the public is left vulnerable and evil goes unchecked. 

This tragedy should be a wake-up call: courage, clarity, and truth are now matters of life and death. And ultimately, only Christ can heal a society this spiritually broken.

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Something’s Off about the Brown University Shooting - Time To Start Noticing | Ep. 68

Today on The Isabel Brown Show, we’re diving into one of the strangest “Christian controversies” of 2025: people claiming Skillet’s new cover of O Come O Come Emmanuel is SATANIC. 

I watched the music video for the first time on camera — spoiler alert: it’s beautiful, powerful, and absolutely NOT demonic. 

Skillet frontman John Cooper joins me today to unpack the backlash, the meaning behind the song, and the incredible story of what happened in the studio the moment they recorded the heaviest section. John also shares the band’s Advent inspiration, how their music has brought countless people to Christ, and why Christians must stop confusing artistic intensity with evil. 

We talk about the spiritual battle playing out in America, the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and why the Church must rediscover courage and clarity. John offers practical advice for Christian parents, young believers, and anyone trying to walk in truth in a hostile world. 

Above all, Skillet’s heart for Jesus shines through, and this controversy reveals more about our lack of discernment than anything about their music. If you need hope, encouragement, and a reminder of what Christian boldness looks like — this is the episode for you.

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