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Bishop A. Rob Hirschfeld: Clergy Must Prepare for a “New Era of Martyrdom”

Season 2026 Episode 8082 | 18m 17s

Amid Trump's continuing immigration crackdown in Minnesota, children are being targeted by ICE agents seeking people to arrest. As outrage grows and protesters face off against ICE, Bishop A. Rob Hirschfeld has called on clergy to stand up for the vulnerable. He joined the show to talk about the importance of speaking out at this critical time.

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