Conversations with Consequences

With a date now set for the beatification of the Venerable Fulton Sheen, Msgr. Roger Landry discusses the amazing impact Sheen had on so many. EWTN's Father Leo Patalinghug joins to discuss the intersection between feeding the faithful physically and spirtually thorugh his Plating Grace ministry. He also discusses what happened when he invited some 'Catholic-curious' social media influencers on pilgrimage in Baltimore! We also learn about a new movie on Christian unity coming to theaters this May called 'That They May Be One' with producer Adriana Gonzalez. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we mark Holy Week, Father Patrick van der Vorst walks us through the art of Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, and other legendary artists who inspire us with their vivid scenes especially during this season as we contemplate the Passion of our Lord. Msgr. Roger Landry shares all the ways we as Catholics can enrich our spiritual lives during this last week of Lent, by taking part in the Lord's Supper, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday liturgies. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Out with a new book on how to "train your tongue and grow beyond the sins of speech," Godsplaining co-host Father Gregory Pine discusses how the idea of the book was borne out of contemplating confessions he had heard. Steeped in Thomistic thought, the Dominican priest points out that “The tongue … is the most refined of bodily instruments through which we cultivate communion with each other." With a new animated series out now shaped by her beloved children's book series, Lisa Hendey shares how excited she is to see stories of saints now being brought to life for kids and families especially during this month of St. Joseph. And Msgr. Roger Landry helps us ready our hearts for Holy Week. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With baseball season officially underway, we talk with John Scheinfeld about his new film, BaseballL Beyond Belief, that explores the compelling depths of how baseball and faith intertwine in powerful and surprising ways. As we mark Down Syndrome Awareness day this weekend, Kate Ashbrook, founder of A Purposeful Day, discusses her important work of helping young adults with special needs reach their God-given potential. With all the solemnities during this Lenten season, Msgr. Roger Landry reminds us of what we can learn from St. Patrick, St. Joseph, and the Annunciation next week! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we are in the thick of Lent, Andrew Laubacher joins from Humanality discussing his Digital Detox program that is changing lives across the nation by bringing his expertise to high schoolers and college kids on the real dangers of the digital world. Sifting through Neil Postman, Jonathan Haidt, even BF Skinner, Laubacher offers a very real look at the harm being done by smartphones and ways we can reclaim our humanity now. Scripture scholar Melissa Overmyer also joins giving a glimpse into her new book, Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy. Msgr. Roger Landry also reminds us of this weekend's 24 hours for the Lord, as we are called to confession and adoration this Lent. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius' birthday, author Mark Riebling takes us into the role that the Pope played in not just ending the war, but to "eliminate Nazism by removing Hitler." With NY recently signing assisted suicide into law, Charles Camosy joins offering his Catholic plan for "resisting physician-assisted killing." Msgr. Roger Landry joins from his Nigerian missions trip giving us a glimpse into how the Iran war is affecting Catholics there. And we also take on the viral social media post from a 'pro-natalist' that says having 9 kids while running a business is "irresponsible." Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With a surge of antisemitism growing among young Catholics, Catholic author and commentator Mary Eberstadt discusses why soon-to-be-Blessed Fulton Sheen always said: to be antisemitic is to be anti-Christian, and the role social media plays in this rampant rise we are seeing. As Ben Sasse gave us all a master class in the art of dying well, the TCA team discusses his wisdom and why we must all try to 'redeem the time' especially this Lent. And Msgr. Roger Landry checks in with us from across the world in Nigeria as he highlights the devotion Catholics have to making it to Mass despite the ongoing violence. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we mark 4 years since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the bishop of Kyiv, Bishop Vitaliy Kryvytskyi joins to discuss the plight of the faithful in Kiev, surviving the cold winter months with no electricity, and clinging to Christ amid such harsh conditions. Calling it "a war against civilians," the bishop of Kyiv–Zhytomyr also works tirelessly to create summer camps for children to retain some semblance of life amid the ongoing destruction of war, and is also sounding the alarm on the missing children of his country. As New York just signed assisted suicide into law, Dr. Lydia Dugdale joins to discuss "The Lost Art of Dying" and why we are called to live within the lens of our own mortality, and how we might bring this lost art back today especially within this culture of death. And as we round out our first week of Lent, Msgr. Roger Landry reminds us that we are called to be brave this Lent when it comes to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio.

This week, Bill McGurn of the Wall Street Journal joins to discuss the fate of Jimmy Lai and what might be done to bring the 'champion of freedom' home to his family. We also discuss his journey to the Catholic faith and McGurn's own role as godfather. Marking National Marriage Week, Leigh Snead discusses Springs in the Desert with founder Ann Koshute, working to help couples across the country struggling with infertility. And with the big news of Fulton Sheen being beatified, Msgr. Roger Landry shares candid details about the soon-to-be blessed who has touched the hearts of millions.