A Catholic Take

April 20th, 2023 - Fr. Luke DeMasi joins A Catholic Take to discuss the messages at Garabandal. Plus, Brent Haynes on the pro-abortion governor of Arizona supporting infanticide. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

April 19th, 2023 - Andreas Wailzer of LifeSite News joins A Catholic Take to tell us what we need to know about BlackRock - the company that owns the world! We're also joined by Matt Maloney from iCatholicMusic! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

April 18th, 2023 - Dr. Levi Russell of the Leonine Institute joins A Catholic Take to discuss the aspects of a truly just, truly Catholic economy. Also, Edward Clancy from Aid to the Church in Need on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

April 17th, 2023 - Jordan Burke from the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation joins A Catholic Take to discuss the problems with the new movie "The Pope's Exorcist". Plus, R. Davis Younts on Washington State's insane new law targeting parents who don't consent to their child's gender transition. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Eduard Habsburg, Hungarian ambassador to the Holy See, joins A Catholic Take to discuss his new book from Sophia Press, "The Habsburg Way"! Plus, Matt Dooley on Ukraine, Taiwan, and government leaks! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Eduard Habsburg, Hungarian ambassador to the Holy See, joins A Catholic Take to discuss his new book from Sophia Press, "The Habsburg Way"! Plus, Matt Dooley on Ukraine, Taiwan, and government leaks! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

April 13th, 2023 - Nic McKinley of DeliverFund joins Joe on A Catholic Take to discuss where we're at in the fight against human trafficking. Plus, Brent Haynes on the Tennessee legislature's expulsion of two House members! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

April 12th, 2023 - Jessica Brandstetter on why German Women are rejecting "Mary 2.0"! Plus, Professor William Otis on the Trump indictment! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

April 11th, 2023 - Former FBI Agent Steve Friend weighs in on bombshell news of undercover agent used to infiltrate Catholic Churches...plus, the directors and writers of Nefarious join us from LA!

April 10th, 2023 - New Movie "Nefarious"...a suspense thriller unlike anything else? Is it Catholic? Joe discusses. Plus we're joined again by Mike Koeniger!

April 6th, 2023 - A prerecorded episode for Maundy Thursday, featuring an edit of Joe's presentation from 2011 on Palm Sunday and Our Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

April 5th, 2023 - Father John Brancich, FSSP, returns to the show to tell us about the institution of the priesthood...plus, a report from the premiere of the new movie Nefarious! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

April 4th, 2023 - Alexander Tschugguel, who threw the Pachamama idol into the Tiber, joins us to discuss restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, the St. Boniface Institute, and the state of Europe and European Catholicism. Plus, Luke Coppen of The Pillar on a German bishop's resignation and more! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

April 3rd - Brent Haynes returns to fill us in on the Trump Indictment! Plus, Ryan Joseph joins to discuss vasectomy reversal. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 31st, 2023 - Father Carlos Martins of the Exorcist Files podcast joins Joe to discuss how he's educating the world on exorcism. Plus Daniel Suazo "The Jewish Catholic" on the trouble with the Chosen! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 30th, 2023 - Dr. Jules Gomes joins us from Rome with insight on the Pope's hospitalization, as well as disturbing news of syncretism in India. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 29th, 2023 - We're joined by Mark Houck, discussing children being exposed to filth in public, and Christie DeTrude, who is challenging a Jacksonville law that requires her bookstore to speak against her religious beliefs. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 28th, 2023 - Robert Spencer returns with analysis of the war in Syria and the situations with Russia, Iran, and China. Plus, Paul Holub on the 10 U.S. Cities where sellers are slashing home prices the most--and the least.

March 27th, 2023 - Joe Pojman, Ph.D., joins the show to tell us about Pelosi's visit to Georgetown U...plus a follow-up with Michael Hichborn about Father James Connell and the seal of the confessional!

March 24th, 2023 - Charles Fraune joins the show to tell us what exorcists and former occultists want you to know! Plus, Father Basil Cole will discuss Saint Thomas Aquinas, virtues, vices, and his new book on all of them!

March 23rd, 2023 - Edward Pentin joins the show to discuss a full decade of the Catholic Church under the Francis Papacy...plus, encouraging news about the Traditional Latin Mass in France? TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 22nd, 2023 - Father James Connell is the former Vice-Chancellor for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and a canon lawyer...yet he is calling for the passing of laws that would attempt to violate the seal of the confessional! Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute joins us to discuss...plus, why Joe doesn't watch "The Chosen"! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 21st, 2023 - Paris is burning as fiery protests spread across France, with Macron proclaiming "no regrets"! Plus...will President Trump actually be arrested? TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 20th, 2023 - Join Joe and his guest Daniel Rodriguez to find out more about SpiritusTV, the Catholic alternative to YouTube! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 17th, 2023 - Are we on the verge of all-out war with Russia? Retired U.S. Army Colonel Matt Dooley discusses. Plus, guess where your money goes under Biden's new budget??? TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 15th, 2023 - The Church needs to listen to the real concerns of the laity...it's not just the traditional Latin Mass Catholics who see that there's something rotten in the way the Church currently treats the Holy Eucharist! Father Casey Jones joins to discuss the controversial (scandalous?) article by Fr. Reese, SJ about the Eucharistic Revival. Plus: gun control! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 14th, 2023 - Father John Brancich, FSSP, joins the show to break down the details of what most Catholics fail to do during Lent, and how to do better! Plus, an interview with prolife activist and former Planned Parenthood manager Ramona Treviño.

March 13th, 2023 - Luke Coffee joins us to discuss the released January 6th footage, Rosanne Boyland, the state of his own lawsuit, and more details. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 10th, 2023 - Reverend Calvin Robinson's Oxford Union speech ROCKED the UK as he attacked the Church of England's increasing support for gay marriage. We're also joined by Dr. Joseph Shaw, chairman of the Latin Mass Society, to discuss the Traditional Latin Mass and his new book!

March 9th, 2023 - British Parliament has passed a law BANNING PRAYER outside abortion centers. Can the UK be called a free country anymore? TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

March 8th, 2023 - Why has Pope Francis selected to his advisory council this controversial Jesuit cardinal archbishop who speaks out in favor of women's ordination and homosexuality? Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute joins us to discuss.

March 7th - Polarization is only getting worse. There's no unity to be found here. How will it end?

March 6th, 2023 - Stand up to the bullies! FBI whistleblower Stephen Friend joins us to talk about why you have to do the right thing even if you're the only one doing it...and even if you're in your dream job!

March 3rd, 2023 - Canon Law expert Father Gerald Murray joins to tackle the further restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass...then we welcome Bishop Athanasius Schneider to the show to discuss the TLM bans, the German bishops and the synod, and Cardinal McElroy!

March 2nd, 2023 - Merrick Garland GRILLED on anti-Catholic, pro-Abortion bias! Pro-lifers are being targeted!

March 1st, 2023 -Joseph Pearce joins us to discuss how the world, more than ever, is desperately in need for the Good, the True and the Beautiful.

February 28th, 2023 - Why are Catholics so bad at fasting during Lent? John Heinen joins us to tell us why, and how we can get better at it! Plus: EMBER DAYS!

February 27th, 2023 -Bishop Georg Bätzing is expected to call for "a common line in favor of blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples" when German bishops next meet. Will LOVE Win?

February 24th, 2023 -Father Sean Gough was arrested for committing prolife thoughtcrime. He joins Joe to discuss the insane attack on freedom of speech in the United Kingdom.

February 23rd, 2023 -Ecclesiastical corruption! Sexual perversity in the clergy! Matthew Hoffman, translator of St. Peter Damian's "Book of Gomorrah", joins us to discuss these painfully relevant topic in the light of St. Peter's life and work.

February 22nd, 2023 - The Vatican is assaulting religious life, DEFROCKING nuns who want to stay in their traditional homes, and seizing valuable monastery land. Dr. Mary Cuff joins us to discuss the latest crackdown.

February 21st, 2023 - Catholic weekly Mass attendance numbers are through the basement! How do we get them "off the fence" and taking a side--the correct side? Jason Jones joins us to discuss. Plus, Jim Havens with details on the first ever preborn baby to be BEATIFIED later this year!

Monday, February 20th - Nigeria was recognized as having the highest Catholic Mass attendance in the world! So many Nigerian Catholics are suffering Christian persecution; how is this possible? ALSO on the show, Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ, is here to discuss his Crisis Mag. article, "A Brief History of Our Annihilation."

February 17th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Biden admin turns down Ohio's request for disaster assistance after toxic derailment - Hobby club's missing balloon feared shot down by USAF - Troops can take three weeks off to travel for abortions, IVF treatments Also, a brief introduction to our Saint(s) of the Day, Martyrs of Concordia. In the second segment, Brett Bender is on the ground in Ohio and joins the show to catch us up on what the locals are saying in the light of the recent toxic derailment. In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Mike Koniger for a breakdown of Bishop Robert Barron and the TLM restrictions post-Traditionis Custodes.

February 16th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Buffalo supermarket shooter sentenced - More potential chemical exposure from East Palestine - Another jab mandate lawsuit Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Juliana of Nicomedia. In the second segment, Paul Holub will join us to discuss the state of the real estate market. In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers to talk about losing weight and making Lent penitential again.

February 15th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - More details on the Michigan State shooter - An analysis of attacks on Christians in Nigeria - Debris recovered from Chinese spy balloon Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Claude de la Colombiere. In the second segment, Brett Haynes will join us to discuss the death of Jen Angel and restorative justice. In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Louis Knuffke with an update on Cardinal McElroy's promotion of the LGBT agenda.

February 14th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Another campus shooting - More train crashes Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Valentine. In the second segment, Joe will go in-depth with an article on the East Palestine, OH, train derailment and chemical crisis. In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Sebastian Milbank to discuss his article for The Critic magazine, "The End of Christendom".

Monday, February 13th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Catholic husband and father kicks winning field goal in Super Bowl - U.S. F-16 fighter jet shot down a UFO over Lake Huron on Sunday... one of three over the weekend - Virginia AG leads 19 states in demanding FBI come clean about anti-Catholic memo, church spying Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Paulus Liu Hanzuo. In the second segment, David Ramos, Bureau Chief at ACI Prensa Mexico, joins us to discuss Bishop Rolando Alvarez of Nicaragua, who was sentenced to 26 years in prison by the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega. In segments three and four, Mark Houck of TheKingsMen.org returns to break down the recent State of the Union address and last night's Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles, which was fittingly decided by the foot of a Catholic kicker.

Friday, February 10th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Pittsburgh diocese regulating "ad orientem" Masses - Matt Gaetz proposing Ukraine peace deal - FCatholic Priest arrested for praying outside abortion clinin Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint José Sánchez del Río. In the second segment,Steve Karlan joins us to discuss abortion pills in New York State In segments three and four, we're joined by Gabriel Castillo to discuss the power of the Holy Rosary.

Thursday, February 9th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Did Biden give the order to destroy Putin's Nord Stream pipeline after Ukraine invasion? - James O'Keefe is on paid leave from Project Veritas - Former Twitter executive Yoel Roth admits Hunter Biden laptop story in NY Post did not violate Twitter policies Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Blessed Luis Magaña Servín. In the second segment, Brent Haynes returns to the show to discuss the ACLJ suing the Smithsonian for kicking out Catholic pro-life children. In segments three and four, Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God joins us to answer the following: Has culture declined too far to be recovered? What can the Church do to transform society?