Catholic Connection

Teresa talks with Andrea Trudden of Heartbeat International and Margaret "Peggy" Hartshorn about the sharp contrast of legacies in the battle of life vs death. Chris Woolsey of Angel Studios stops by to discuss upcoming projects. Plus, Siobhan Fallon-Hogan talks with T about the EWTN Podcast Catholics and Cappuccinos!

Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. looks at the life and legacy of Lou Holtz who has passed, plus perspective on the situation in Iran. We dovetail the Iranian conflict conversation with John Hale (president of Corporate Travel), and look and navigating travel at this time. Plus, Donna Rice Hughes gives an update of big tech on trial.

Brian O'Neel visits and talks to Teresa about how to journey through history to the final resting places of the world's most revered holy figures at SaintsTombs.com - Shrines and Wonders Wednesday looks at the advantage of a tour group while travelling, and Joan Lewis joins with the latest from the Vatican, Rome and more. Plus, Dr. Matthew Bunson joins to talk culture and the Catholic Church!

Bill Donahue talks about his new book "Catholics in the Crosshairs" and touches on the situation with Iran and more. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and guest John Sherman in the EWTN Radio Extra hour.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, an expert on the Middle East joins us, Gail Buckley with the Scripture Verse of the week, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby continues his Lenten series, and Dr. Gratton Brown talks about the new Shroud of Turin exhibit at the John Paul II Museum!

Join Doug Keck for the Inside Word on EWTN programming. John Sherman visits to talk over the recent reversal of the Notre Dame appointment of a pro-life professor. Kimberly Bird of Live Action stops by to talk about the importance of Human Development Education. Plus, Amanda Zurface talks over the cause of canonization for Anella Zervas...and T's Two Sense looks at commentary from the FCC Chair on the media.

Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa looks at Lent, and also the situation with Iran. Plus, Greg and Julie Alexander join for our monthly marriage encounter, and Patti Armstrong McGuire visits to discuss her new book, "Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering!

Dr. Thomas Harmon talks about a million dollar grant to strengthen Catholic engagement in America civil life. Dr. Matthew Bunson and Fr. Thomas Petri highlight the La Dolce Fede: In the Footsteps of the Pope's pilgrimage with T. Joan Lewis check in from Assisi and shares her experience with St. Francis' relics. Plus, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger from the Augustine Institute shares about a new retreat style Lenten series.

Teresa chats with Siobhan Fallon Hogan, host of the new EWTN podcast "Catholics & Cappuccinos." Plus Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, T's Two Sense, and Kelly Salomen and Dr. Denise Donohue with Newman Guide News!

Matt Swaim with a look at tonight's Journey Home, Gail Buckley Barringer with the Bible Verse of the Week, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby talks about Lent, and Fr. Thomas Morrow discusses marriage and respect

Doug Keck with the Inside Word. Steve Ray takes the Chair of St Peter. Adam Wright talks about the fruitfulness of his cancer battle, and Tanner Kalina highlights a new initiative for kids called Pillars of Faith.

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. joins for his Cultural Connections segment to talk about Lent. Chris Woolsey from Angel Studios stops by to talk about the exciting projects and films to come for 2026. Plus, Fr. Columba Jordan visits to discuss "Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender".

Fr. Sammie Maletta discusses his book "Be Disciples, Make Disciples". Shrines and Wonders looks at the life of St. Francis and events this year. Joan Lewis joins with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. Plus, A Tale of Two Margarets - comparing Margaret Hartshorn and Margaret Sanger. T's Two Sense looks at Ash Wednesday and Lenten Meditations from Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe

Fr. Cedric Pisegna stops by to talk about "Your Best Lent Ever". Peter Carter, co-author of "The Song of the Lamb: Sacred Music and the Heavenly Liturgy" talks about the spiritually rich tradition of Catholic sacred music. Plus, Newman Guide with Kelly Salomon and Vanessa's Coach's Commentary in the 2nd hour!

Matt Swaim stops by with highlights from tonight's Journey Home on EWTN. Matt Paolelli of Real Life Catholic visits to talk about the Lenten Phone Fast. Plus, Father Joseph Mary joins to discuss Lenten Reflecions for this year, and Vanessa talks about taking your faith to work with them in her Coach's Commentary!

Matt Maher visits with Teresa from the Good News Cruise. Scott Smith talks about "33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph". Voice-actor Brian Stivale joins Teresa to talk about his role as Samuel in the animated film DAVID. Chris McCarthy talks about adoration sodality at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. Plus, Jason Baxter talks about the importance of literature to the faith, and how a pilgrimage helps develop your faith.

Father Mike Schmitz joins Teresa to talk about the Good News Cruise. We revisit an interview with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse from the Ruth Institute about LGBTQ programming that's accessible to small children. Dr Kevin Roberts from the Heritage Foundation shares a report on what the US can do to help save the family. Plus, Florencia Moynihan on women's heath, Jason Shanks shares a Revival Impact Report, and Katie Zulanas of the Couple to Couple League share info about the Peak Day App.

Dr. Matthew Bunson joins Teresa on deck and talks the power of praise with fellow believers. Vanessa Denha-Garmo breaks down some of the great experience from the cruise, and Katie McGrady joins to talk evangelization in media. Plus, Giancarlo Bernini (Catholic magician) talks who he uses his talent to evangelize the faith. In hour 2: Matt Maher visits to talk music, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Fr. Patrick Setto also join!

Teresa talks with Fr. Frankie Cicero from the deck of the ship on the Good News Cruise. We revisit an interview with Bishop David L. Ricken about the opening of the cause for Sainthood for Adele Brice. Stephen Henley, president of Legatus, shares info about Archbishop's Gomez special award. Jason Evert previews the 2027 Good News Cruise. Plus, Penny Nance shares important info for parents of toddlers, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and more!

Live from the 2026 Good News Cruise! Teresa talks with John Hale of Corporate Travel, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Chuck Gaidica, Steve Ray, Liz Lev, Dr. Thomas Williams, Bishop Robert McClory and Fr. David Pivonka!

Kevin Matthews visits to discuss the film "Broken Mary" and his mission that follows. Suzanne Beecher from ADF talks gender ideology in women's sports. Plus, Macy Petty of Conservative Women for America gives her perspective as a a female athlete who competed against trans-identifying males participating in women's sports.

Father Mitch talks Cultural Connections. Adam Wright of Covenant Radio talks about his cancer journey and how God amazingly spoke through it. Plus, the voice of the prophet Samuel in the movie "David", and T's Two Sense talks over the transgender ideology that is pushed on us.

Kelsey Reinhardt of CatholicVote highlights their new digital platform https://zeale.co/ Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us to Turin for the Olympics, as they'll be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk visits to look at a news story regarding an IVF pregnancy mixup. Also, Valencia Moynihan previews her book " God; book, Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with their Bodies "

Bishop David Ricken joins to discuss the news of the opening cause for the Canonization of Adele Brice. Chris McCarthy of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL talks about Adoration Sodality Days at the Shrine. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon!

Matt Swaim previews the upcoming episode The Journey Home feat. a former Methodist and agnostic. Steve Ray walks us through the Presentation of Our Lord. Michael New joins to look back on the March for Life, and promoting life issues in D.C. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at today's readings and how they relate to Jelly Roll's emphatic and spiritual speech at the Grammy Awards, Gail Buckley-Barringer shares her Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, a bonus as we hear the final homily of Archbishop Dolan from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.

Doug Keck with the Inside Word on EWTN programming. Patti Maguire Armstrong visits to talk about why it's great to be Catholic! Plus, Michael Ortner joins during Catholic Schools Week to highlight the Catholic Schools Playbook, and T's Two Sense talks about faith in film, music, and media.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. stops in for his weekly Cultural Connections segment where he comments on the ongoing situation in Minnesota. Jason Shanks reports on the the UCSSB's report on Revival Impact. Tanner Kalina is our guest in the 2nd hour and talks with Teresa on Ascension's Pillars of Faith curriculum for children. Plus, T's Two Sense looks over a report that says legalizing same sex marriage has threatened children's rights.

Kimberly Bird from Live Action follows up the 2026 March for Life. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us through Assisi. Joan Lewis visits from Rome with the latest from Vatican City. Plus, Andrew Kubick talks about the ethics of life, and Two Sense looks over the real rights of women.

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse reviews the March for Life and issues for life. Scott Smith stops by to discuss the book "33 Day Consecration to the Holy Family". President of March for Life Jennie Bradley reflects on the March for Life and the concerns that follow the Pro-Life Movement. Plus, T's Two Sense helps expose Planned Parenthood with a video from Live Action...and Kelly Salomon brings us Newman Guide News on Catholic Schools Week!

Father MItch Pacwa visits for his Cultural Connections segment to discuss the activists who entered a church in St. Paul, MN. Peter Gagnon, President of EWTN Studios, stops by to discuss EWTN's coverage of this years March for Life, and looks back on Marches from the past. Plus, Macy Petty of Concerned Women for America shares her perspective on transgender athletes in sports, as a former NCAA athlete.

Father Joseph Mary Wolfe visits to talk about the Year of St. Francis. John Hale of Corporate Travel reveals this year's Grand Getaways special guest! Joan Lewis check in with Vatican News from Rome. Plus, Katie Zulanas of The Couple to Couple League shares about the PeakDay app, a safe alternative for natural fertility apps.

Tim Graham of Newsbusters stops in to discuss the current situation in Minneapolis. Sr. Charity and Sr. Mary Hostia visit to highlight the upcoming 4th Annual Life Fest and how to inspire the pro-life community. Greg and Julie Alexander share great thoughts on their Monthly Marriage Encounter segment. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon!

Marcus Grodi visits to talk about his new book "Finding Contentment". Matt Swaim visits with highlights from this week's The Journey Home. Carolyn Klika Catina discusses how to build a new life workshop. Plus, Dr. Matthew Bunson reviews the Jubilee Year, and Penny Nancy of Concerned Women for America looks over a new study about Netflix shows targeting preschoolers with LGBTQ content.

Attorney Suzanne Beecher of ADF discuss the current situation with the Supreme Court, gender ideology and women's sports. Fact Check Friday continues with more on the Court's activities. Daniel Bielinski, Catholic director and writer, talks about the new movie "Hazel's Heart". Plus, Conor Dugan joins to talk about balancing life as Catholic attorney.

Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa looks over the current happening in Minneapolis. Jason Every joins to update us on his son's recent health scare and talks about the Good News Cruise! Plus, Dr. Carrie Gress talks about her newest book "Something WIcked" and Father Ben Cameron visits to discuss the importance of healing after abortion.

Steve Ray visits to finish up the 3 part series on The Baptism of the Lord. Shrines and Wonders walks with St. Francis through Assisi, and talk with Joan Lewis live from Vatican City. Plus, Dr. Jason Baxter sits down in the second hour to talk why literature and pilgrimage is important to the Faith, and previews an upcoming film "The Way of St. Cuthbert" that premiers Saturday night at 10ET on EWTN Television!

Father John Riccardo, Mary Guilfoyle, and Albert Faraj join Teresa to preview the upcoming Jesus Conference (Mobilizing the Church for the World) in Michigan. Plus, Newman Guide News reports LIVE from the Supreme Court as Bob Laird and athlete Mary Pennefather talk about the oral arguments being heard to save women's sports.

Matt Swaim stops in to share highlights from The Journey Home on EWTN TV! Steve Ray visits to talk about the Baptism of the Lord (part 2 of 3). Gail Buckely-Barringer bring us the scripture verse of the week. Plus, actor Tanner Kalina of the EWTN Series James the Less stops to talk about this great show!

Doug Keck joins with the Inside Word at EWTN. Steve Ray stops by to walk us through the Baptism of the Lord (part 1 of a 3 part series). Dr. George Delgado updates us on abortion pill reversal, and his meeting with Pope Leo XIV. Plus, T's Two Sense looks over todays Gospel Reading, and in Fact Check Friday a look at the fullness of truth within the Church.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins for his Cultural Connection segments to discuss the latest from Minneapolis and more. Marcus Grodi visits to talk about his book "Learning Contentment" and how it applies to the present. Plus, Matt Lamb stops by to discuss rhetoric happening on college campuses, and a new proposed bill that would punish priests who refuse to violate the seal of confession.

Penny Nance of Concerned Women for America discusses a new study about a Netflix show that exposes preschoolers to LGBTQ content. Plus, a walk through Assisi with T during Shrines and Wonders Wednesday. Joan Lewis joins from Rome with her experience during the closing of the holy door. Also, a look at "Pray: The Father Patrick Peyton Story" with Father David Guffy and the film's producer Megan Harrington.

Dr. Matthew Bunson joins to look back on the Jubilee Year in the Church. Newman Guide News looks over the Seek conference and what young people need to hear in today's climate. Plus, Teresa talks about approaching the new year spiritually.

Matt Swaim talks about tonight's guest on the Journey Home. Bill Donahue from the Catholic League weighs in on Maduro and Mamdani, and Gail Buckley Barringer brings us the Bible Scripture verse for the week!

Doug Keck stops by to highlight the Inside Word at EWTN with upcoming programming on EWTN TV and Radio. Fact Check Friday gives a glimpse at a couple of films this holiday season, and Steve Ray stops by to report in on his pilgrimage to Bethlehem!

Join Teresa Tomeo for a best of Catholic Connection. A visit with Bishop Kevin Rhoades as she discusses the consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026. Fr. Rich Kunst and Molly LItecky stop in to highlight the Mall of America's exhibit of Papal artifacts. Also, Leah Jacobson talks the beauty of navigating society as a Catholic Woman, and Devin Schadt talks rules to allow fathers to live holy lives.

Dr. Jennifer Bryson visits to discuss her translation of Ida Gorres' "Bread Grows in Winter" and how it matters today with seeking depth and spiritual renewal. Shrines and Wonders offers a look at Italy on New Years Eve, and Joan Lewis joins to discuss the latest happening in Rome. Plus, Ambassador Michele Bowe joins to talk about the status of the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem.

Krisanne Murphy of the Catholic Mobilizing Network discusses the death penalty and how Catholic's view it despite the Catechism's teachings. Vinny Flynn joins Teresa to talk about his new book "A Year with Divine Mercy". Plus, Newman Guide News with special guest Patrick Reilly.

Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Teresa to talk over a new study that shows the dangers of kids with cell phones, a Federal ruling that allows Michigan therapists to counsel those who claim to be transgender, and how to handle family during the holidays. Plus, Mary Rice Hasson joins to talk about new HHS restrictions announced regarding "sex-rejecting procedures" on minors...Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer's Scripture Verse of the Week

Visit with Steve Ray as he walks us through what the child Jesus saw from the manger! Plus, Sister Theres Tran discusses the importance of taking care of our mental health in this season, and how to approach it from a spiritual perspective.

A look at the exciting 2026 Rising from the Ashes Revival in Detroit, Michigan with special guests: Father John Riccardo, Chuck Gaidica, and Father Joe Mallia. Plus, T remembers some of her favorite Christmas movies in her Two Sense segment, and Newman Guide News looks over the top stories of 2025 when it comes to Catholic education.