Conversations with Consequences
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Ep. 269 Tim Moriarty Talks Jesus Thirsts & A New Maternity Home in Miami!
With the success of Hermanos de la Calle, a non-profit working indefatigably to help rescue the homeless from the streets of Miami, Narciso Muñoz tells us about his new project: working to help pregnant mothers in need with Hearts for Life, a maternity home opening soon in the Sunshine state. And the with the smashing box-office success of Jesus Thirsts, executive producer Tim Moriarty joins with a glimpse at this amazing film stirring hearts about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as he journeys along the Euharistic Pilgrimage. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 268 Mary Margaret Olohan Deconstructs Gender Ideology and Fran Maier on the Body of Christ
Out with a new book that is currently topping the Amazon LGBTQ charts during 'Pride Month,' Mary Margaret Olohan of the Daily Signal joins to discuss "Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult." Revealing intimate details from actual young adults and teens who have detransitioned, the book offers a rare glimpse into euphemism known as "gender-affirming care." Fran Maier, author of "True Confessions" joins to discuss the special role the laity have in being part of the body of Christ as we contemplate the ongoing Eucharistic pilgrimage. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel as we contemplate the Immaculate Heart of Mary this weekend. Catch the show Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 267 Holly Ordway Talks Lord of the Rings & Emily Malloy on Embracing the Seasons
With a new Lord of the Rings series coming this summer, we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire. We also discuss the beauty of the divine as witnessed through the seasons with Emily Malloy out with a recent book by Theology of Home called Arranging the Seasons. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Corpus Christi as he continues along the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET radio!

Harrison Butker's Graduation Speech & Faith in Cuba Amid Such Hardships
With millions discussing Harrison Butker's graduation speech at Benedictine College over Mother's Day weekend, we talk with Ashley McGuire about her take and why "it shouldn't be controversial to say that taking care of children, your family, and your home matters more than what you do to earn a living..." As a Cuban priest's silent protest was shut down this week in the Communist country, we are joined by William Christie who just returned from the island. He tells us about the dire situation on the ground and the beautiful devotion to Our Lady of Charity amid such harsh living conditions. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as he makes his way along the Seton route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, telling us about the trinitarian dimension of the Holy Eucharist for Trinity Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 265 Chloe Cole on the Fake Science of Gender-Affirming Care & Praying for Nigerian Christians
With news this week showing how science was doctored to push gender affirming care to vulnerable youth, detransitioner Chloe Cole shares her testimony exposing the many lies she was told all in the name of medicine. We also discuss Christian persecution in Nigeria with Jacqueline Halbig von Schleppenbach and why the country has 'become a killing field for defenseless Christians...' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Pentecost Sunday as he embarks on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage for the next 60 days. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 264 DC's Eucharistic Procession & Biden's Latest Title IX Moves
With President Biden's latest moves to push gender ideology further into campuses across the nation, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discuss how fraught this move is and how dangerous it is for students--especially females. As we near closer to the National Eucharistic Congress, Father Charles Trullols shares his excitement for the upcoming 2nd annual Eucharistic procession in our nation's capitol. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 263 Florida Pro-Life Bill & Walking to Mary This May
With Florida's 6-week pro-life bill now in effect within the sunshine state, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleague Ashley McGuire about what this means for mothers and doctors and why the Florida abortion amendment is radical and extreme ahead of the November elections. As Cardinal Fernández teased a new document on discerning apparitions, we mark the Marian month of May with a look at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion--the first and only approved Marian apparition site in the United States. Father Joseph Aytona, rector of the shrine joins to discuss a special event this weekend--a pilgrimage called Walk to Mary... Pilgrims from around 45 states are expected to visit the Shrine on May 4. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every weekend at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 262 Father Roger Landry on Columbia Protests & Eric Groth Talks Wildcat!
Columbia chaplain Father Roger Landry joins to discuss what he is witnessing amid growing campus protests as he is working to help quell fear within the community, saying Jewish students "feel very unsafe on campus, in the heart of New York City, which is the largest concentration of Jews outside the Holy Land." Touched by Catholic students offering to gather to pray the Rosary for the dire situation, Father Landry advises lots of prayer and time before the Blessed Sacrament. With Wildcat coming to theaters next week, Catholic director Eric Groth joins sharing insights about the film that showcases the life and writings of Flannery O'Connor. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the 5th Sunday of Easter. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 261 Digging into Dignitas Infinita & Supreme Court Takes Up EMTALA
As the latest papal document is still making waves, the TCA team chats about the clear line it draws when it comes to issue abortion, gender ideology, and assisted suicide. On the topic of surrogacy, the document states: "Every child possesses an intangible dignity that is clearly expressed...at every stage of his or her life," and the practice clearly violates that child's dignity--as well as the mother's. As the Supreme Court picks up EMTALA, John Bursch of Alliance Defending Freedom fleshes out how the Biden Administration is taking a life saving measure for pregnant moms in need and turning it into an abortion mandate. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Good Shepherd Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 260 Mary Ann Glendon on Being a 'Voice for the Voiceless' & Sneak Peek of 'Irena's Vow'
With a new book exploring her vast experience within the Vatican, former ambassador to the Holy See Mary Ann Glendon shares insights about her time serving under 3 pontificates beginning with John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. "In the Courts of Three Popes" discusses the role of women as it has evolved within the church, the task of being 'a voice for the voiceless,' and "what are we, the laity, doing to live up to the vocation to be a transformative presence in the secular sphere where we live and work?" We also hear about a new movie called Irena's Vow--showcasing the amazing devotion of a Catholic nurse as she worked to save Polish Jews during the Holocaust. We talk with her actual daughter Jeannie Smith about her mother's inspiring story. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we continue through this Easter season! Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 259 Remembering Dr. Jérôme Lejeune & First No-Photoshop Women's Magazine!
Marking 30 years since the passing of Venerable Dr. Jerome Lejeune this week, we talk with the president of the Lejeune Foundation in Spain, Mónica López Barahona and Pablo Siegrist about his cause for canonization as well as the tremendous work they are continuing in helping those living with certain cognitive disabilities. We also revisit with Mary Rose Somarriba to discuss a new era of Verily Magazine, 'home for content that elevates the everyday.' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Divine Mercy Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 258 Maureen Ferguson on Reasons to Keep Your Kids Off Smartphones
TCA colleague Maureen Ferguson joins on the real dangers of social media and why parents should come together and not allow children or teens to use smartphones. We also revisit with Alejandro Monteverde discussing Mother Cabrini with the movie still in theaters. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday as we follow in the footsteps of Christ this Good Friday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 257 Tim Carney Talks Family Unfriendly & Karen Kingsbury on Someone Like You
Tim Carney traveled across the country asking families and experts the same 2 questions: why is parenting so hard now? And why are the results so bad? He discusses what he learned with the TCA team and so much more in his new book: 'Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be.' With a new movie coming to theaters April 2nd that sheds light on the dangers of IVF, author Karen Kingsbury joins with a sneak preview. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 256 Father Kirby on the Mental Sufferings of Christ & Kate Ashbrook Talks A Purposeful Day!
Marking Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we talk with Kate Ashbrook about her efforts to help adults with special needs through her organization, A Purposeful Day. As we enter into Passiontide, Father Jeffrey Kirby discusses the mental suffering of Christ as we get nearer to Holy Week. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 255 The Oscars, Popcorn with the Pope & Cabrini!
TCA heads to the movies ahead of the Oscars this weekend! With the long-awaited film Cabrini in theaters Friday, we talk with director Alejandro Monteverde about the life of this great saint who reminds us: 'You can serve your weaknesses or you can serve your purpose.' We also chat with film critic David Baird all about his book, Popcorn with the Pope, that fleshes out every movie on the 1995 Vatican film list--full of timeless classics that are ever so relevant today! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Laetare Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 254 Fran Maier on True Confessions & Brad Wilcox on Why You Should Get Married!
With the release of his new book, True Confessions, editor and EPPC scholar Fran Maier takes readers on a journey through the life of the Church with interviews with notable bishops, Catholic thought leaders, and his favorite: 'the invisible people in the church have the most interesting perspective.' Touching on topics that cause great division today, the book shares the many reasons why US Catholics love the church despite the challenges of today. Brad Wilcox also joins with a look at his new book, Get Married. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 253 Conscience Before Conformity: Drawing Inspiration from the White Rose Resistance
As we remember the brave witness of Hans and Sophie Scholl this week with the anniversary of the arrest and executions by the Nazi regime for the White Rose resistance, Dr. Paul Shrimpton takes us through the true history and the group's reliance on the works of St. John Henry Newman and St. Augustine. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 252 Haley Stewart on The Golden Key & Monica Kelsey on Safe Haven Baby Boxes
Word on Fire's Haley Stewart discusses the need for challenging children's literature. Inviting all readers to enter what G.K. Chesterton called “the glorious fairyland of George MacDonald," Haley discusses The Golden Key and why "children need to be steeped in fairy tales that don’t gloss over the dark and ugly parts of the world." We also talk with Monica Kelsey about safe haven baby boxes and her own moving story that inspired their creation. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 251 Deacon Harold's Catholic Response to Racism & Finding Love on Ash Wednesday
As we mark Black History Month, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers offers his Catholic take on racism, what's wrong with critical race theory, and why a relationship with Jesus is what matters most. With Ash Wednesday kicking off the penitential season of Lent next week on February 14, the TCA team talks the true story behind St. Valentine, and how we can mark the day in a unique and meaningful way. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we mark World Day of Marriage on Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 250 Alejandro Monteverde Talks Cabrini & Jeanne Mancini on Marching for Life!
With a new movie telling on Mother Cabrini in theaters March 8, filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde joins with a glimpse into this amazing saint's life who defied all the odds even with doctors saying she only had a year to live, reminding us all: 'You can serve your weaknesses or you can serve your purpose.' Considered patron saint of immigrants, Monteverde said 'Cabrini was not about immigration. She was about the immigrant.' Jeanne Mancini of March for Life also joins with a look at the great turnout at the march in DC and the state marches that are taking place across the country! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 249 Father Kirby Talks ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ & Kathryn Lopez on Building a Culture of Life
As we mark one-month since the DDF's document on same-sex blessings, we talk with Father Jeffrey Kirby who offers a pastor's view of the new declaration lamenting the confusion that its sown within his own parish. As it's just been one week since the March for Life, Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review discusses the vibrant young pro-life movement she witnessed in the snowy streets of DC during the march, and ways we can actually get somewhere on abortion. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 248 Brian Clowes on March for Life & Tips for Building Stronger Families!
As tens of thousands march for LIFE in our nation's capital, we talk with Brian Clowes of Human Life International about ways to build a true culture of life in our post-Roe world. With the liberal media embracing open marriages and promoting polyamory, Ashley McGuire joins to discuss the true beauty of marriage and family, pointing to statistics that show married couples with children are the happiest! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 247 Sisters of Life on Life Fest & Katy Faust on Why Surrogacy is Child Trafficking
With March for Life events this month, we talk with Sister Ann Immaculee and Sister Marie Veritas of the Sisters of Life all about the profound experience at SEEK 2024 and what we can expect from the upcoming Life Fest! With the strong words from Pope Francis on the evils of surrogacy, we talk with Katy Faust of Them Before Us about the wounds that this inflicts on all involved. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 246 Walk for Life West Coast Turns 20 & Remembering Benedict XVI!
With pro-life events kicking off across the country this month, we hear all about San Francisco's Walk for Life West Coast celebrating 20 years this January! Eva Muntean discusses headliners including Live Action's Lila Rose and pro-life momentum on the ground in California! As we remember Pope Benedict XVI marking one year since his passing, we revisit with Edward Pentin about his his life and legacy--and what we are still learning from this saintly man. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel as we celebrate the Epiphany. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 245 Father Ben Kiely on Christmas in the Holy Land & Marie Miller Music!
As Christmas is cancelled in the Holy Land, Father Benedict Kiely of Nasarean.org shares his thoughts on the plight of Christians in Bethlehem this winter. He also expounds on the latest news from the Vatican regarding same-sex blessings. Marie Miller also joins as she is pivoting away from secular music to songs with a Catholic and faith-filled focus. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily on the Holy Family and Mary, Mother of God as we look to this Sunday's Gospel and NYE. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 244 Archbishop Cordileone on a Very Marian Advent & Keara Burke on Losing a Child to Trisomy 18
As we head into the last weekend of Advent and prepare our hearts for the Nativity of Our Lord, Archbishop Cordileone joins on ways to spend our last days of Advent with Mary, sharing two new Advent carols, including a musical version of setting G.K. Chesterton’s poem, 'A Christmas Carol.' With a Texas abortion case making headlines recently, Mary Fiorito introduces us to Keara Burke who tells us all about her son Rory who lived a short 6 days after being born with Trisomy 18. Burke shares her own journey and what we can learn when we follow God's will over our own. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for not only the last Sunday of Advent but Christmas day! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 243 Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Flower Prophecy & Jerry Jenkins Talks The Chosen!
As we celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe this week, we hear about a new book entitled: Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy. Joseph and Monique Gonzalez trace how God prepared the Americas for conversion before Our Lady even appeared. We also chat with Jerry Jenkins about The Chosen and his book series that fleshes out the show's characters even more--in an effort to share the Gospel message with even more fans of the show. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday ay 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 242 Cardinal Burke on Our Lady of Guadalupe & Brad Wilcox Talks Adolescent Mental Health
As we prepare for the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe next week and the Immaculate Conception this week, Cardinal Raymond Burke joins to discuss his beautiful devotion to Our Lady and the shrine in La Crosse, Wisconsin that just celebrated its 15th anniversary this year. We also speak with Brad Wilcox of the National Marriage Project about an intriguing new study that shows how parenting is key when trying to protect and nourish a child's adolescent mental health. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 241 Dr. Paul Shrimpton on White Rose & Mary Rose Somarriba Talks Verily Mag!
With the rise of anti-semitism on college campuses, Dr. Paul Shrimpton shares the history of the White Rose discussing his book, Conscience before Conformity: Hans and Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Resistance in Nazi Germany. Mary Rose Somarriba also joins with Ashley McGuire to discuss a new era of Verily Magazine, "home for content that elevates the everyday." Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 240 Best Classic Films for Family Movie Night & Litany of Humility
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, Ashley McGuire offers her top 5 classic films to watch with your family this winter, movies that "open the minds of children to deeper themes about truth and virtue and tell grand stories that expand their intellectual horizons." We also discuss the Litany of Humility as we strive to embrace a contemplative spirit this Advent. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for Christ the King Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 239 Darling Baby Indi Gregory and Fighting a Culture of Death
Tragic news out of the UK this past week with another infant dying as a ward of the state--Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire discuss a critically ill infant, Indi Gregory and the fight her parents waged to save her life, amid glimpses of a spiritual warfare they encountered as her father felt "dragged to hell," inside a British courtroom. We also revisit with John Bursch of Alliance Defending Freedom discussing the church's clear teaching on gender ideology with his new book, Loving God’s Children. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 238 Anthony Esolen Talks Dante and Word and Song!
World-renowned author, speaker, and professor, Anthony Esolen joins Dr. Grazie Christie wading into Dante's Divine Comedy and delving into his newest venture Word and Song, a project that he and he wife are immersed in with the high hopes of ‘reclaiming the realm of the imagination for the good, the true and the beautiful.' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 237 Adam Anders on Journey to Bethlehem & Campus Life in FOCUS!
With a new musical starring Antonio Banderas coming to theaters next Friday telling the Christmas story in a very unique way, we get a sneak peek of Journey to Bethlehem with 4-time Grammy nominee Adam Anders. We also get a glimpse into the life of a FOCUS missionary that is doing amazing work on the campus of the University of Miami! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 236 Into the Breach Video Series & Ashley McGuire Talks Britney Spears and Abortion Pressure
Ashley McGuire joins to discuss pop icon Britney Spears as she shared the news of the abortion she had at 19, a decision she said she felt forced into, calling it "one of the most agonizing things" she has experienced in her entire life. McGuire points to the reality that even wealth and fame don't save women from abortion pressure. With marriage in a decline, the Knights of Columbus are out with a new video series called 'Into the Breach,' we learn all about it with Damian O'Connor! Father Roger Landry also offers an insiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 235 Father Ben Kiely on Campus Protests & New Movie 'Free' Explores Monastic Life!
With Father Dave Pivonka calling Franciscan University a 'safe haven' for Jewish students amid violence erupting on college campuses, Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean weighs in on the protests in light of the ongoing crisis in Israel. We also preview the new movie, 'Libres' that explores monastic life, offering a rare glimpse into these spiritual powerhouses of prayer! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 234 Praying the Rosary for Israel & Manny Diaz Talks Florida Education
As the country of Israel is still under attack and the loss of life climbing, Dr. Grazie Christie, Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire invite listeners to contemplate the gravity of the situation as we remember the Blessed Mother, herself a Jewish mother, raising her son, the Christ child, in a situation similar to what our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land are experiencing right now. We also talk with Florida Board of Education commissioner Manny Diaz about what the state is doing to protect its youth from harmful ideologies. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 233 Dr. Ray's Prescription for Happy and Healthy Marriages!
The doctors are in! Dr. Grazie Christie chats with Dr. Ray Guarendi about simple steps spouses can take to make their marriage happy and stronger. Not only does his recent book help struggling marriages heal, but it also offers words of wisdom for couples who already have a solid foundation build and grow even deeper. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 232 Servant of God Jérôme Lejeune & Large Families Becoming En Vogue?
Jérôme Lejeune, known as the founder of modern genetics, did so much for children with Down syndrome, and now his foundation across the globe is continuing research to help those living with certain cognitive disabilities--we chat with the president of the Lejeune Foundation in Spain, Mónica López Barahona who also serves on the Pontifical Academy for Life. We also talk with Pablo Siegrist who works alongside Monica and several pro-life causes. We also dig into a recent Gallup poll survey that unearthed a desire for large families--it's the highest its ever been since 1971! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 231 Holly Ordway Talks Tolkien's Faith on Hobbit Day & Emily Malloy on Arranging the Seasons!
As we mark the 50th anniversary of JRR Tolkien's death this month, we discuss the author's great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire. We also discuss the beauty of the divine as witnessed through the seasons with Emily Malloy out with a new Theology of Home book called Arranging the Seasons. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET radio!

Ep. 230 Jessica Hooten Wilson on Flannery O'Connor & Father Dave Pivonka!
As schools are now back in session across the country, we check in with Jessica Hooten Wilson examining the lives of great saints as she reminds us: "When we read stories of holiness, we live vicariously through those stories, and then we body them forth in our reality.." With the Diocese of Cleveland's new policy on gender identity released this week, Father Dave Pivonka joins to discuss steps he's taken at Franciscan University to protect students when playing collegiate sports in this era of 'transgenderism.' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 229 TCA Team Talks Ohio: Women Need A Pro-Life Safety Net—Not More Pressure To Abort
As a ballot initiative in Ohio aims at enshrining abortion into the state constitution, the TCA team chats about what is at stake, and why language and semantics matter especially inside the voting booth as the pro-abortion lobby is working overtime in keeping the truth about this heinous initiative from the American public. As Ashley McGuire wrote recently: "Initiatives like the one on the ballot in Ohio will permanently limit pregnant women in crisis to a choice they don't want to make." We also visit with Bishop Thomas Paprocki about the Eucharistic revival--and the truth we all have as Catholics in the Real Presence. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 228 Pablo Kay of Angelus News on Faith in Journalism & Mike Aquilina on the History of Abortion
Dr. Grazie Christie chats with her colleague Pablo Kay at Angelus News about the important work of Catholic journalism and why stories of faith and encounter need to be told. Mike Aquilina also joins with a glimpse into what he calls the Church’s original social justice struggle--examining the long history of abortion--and how Catholics have always led the way in condemning the atrocious act. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare for this Sunday's Gospel! Listen Saturday at 7am ET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 227 John Bursch on Loving God's Children & Route 60: The Biblical Highway!
John Bursch of Alliance Defending Freedom joins to discuss his new book, Loving God's Children: The Church and Gender Ideology, offering a chronology into the current LGBT agenda that was really bolstered by Obergefell v. Hodges, and how we as Catholics can help those suffering with gender dysphoria. We also learn all about a new movie coming to theaters next month, offering a virtual pilgrimage to Israel on a highway of deep historical significance. Travel the path that once felt the footsteps of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, King David--and Jesus in Route 60: The Biblical Highway, Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday 7amET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 226 Cardinal Burke Talks Eucharistic Revival & Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine's 15th Anniversary!
Cardinal Raymond Burke joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss not only the National Eucharistic Revival but also a beautiful shrine nestled in the hills of La Crosse, Wisconsin dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe that just celebrated 15 years! His Eminence also talks Eucharistic coherence and how pilgrims to the shrine can receive a plenary indulgence by visiting! As we are nearing the end of the summer months, Carrie Gress also discusses Theology of Home At the Sea, and the love of Stella Maris. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 225 Father Ben Kiely on Armenia & Dr. Ray Guarendi Offers Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage!
With a dire situation occurring in Armenia, we turn to our dear friend Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean.org to understand this threat of genocide as an entire community of Christians are being cut off from essentials like food and medicine. We also talk with the one and only Dr. Ray Guarendi about his new book: Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 224 Talking Faith, Fatherhood, and World Youth Day with Knights of Columbus!
As the Knights of Columbus convened in Orlando this week for their annual convention, Dr. Grazie Christie talks about all the fruits of World Youth Day and their incredible humanitarian efforts in Ukraine with Szymon Czyszek, director of International Growth in Europe. We also talk with Damien O’Connor about faith formation and building strong fathers and families. Dennis Gerber also joins discussing the incredible fundraising the Knights do for so many vital programs and issues facing Catholics today. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the Feast of the Transfiguration this Sunday as thousands are in Portugal for World Youth Day. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 223 Carrie Gress on 'The End of Woman' & Colm Flynn Previews World Youth Day 2023!
With World Youth Day in Lisbon taking place next week, we talk with Colm Flynn of EWTN News about the prepping and planning behind this amazing event plus the opportunity for encouter as so many youth and young adults flood the country so rich in Catholic history. Optimally-timed with all the media reports breaking down the new movie "Barbie," Carrie Gress joins to discuss her new thought-provoking book, "The End of Woman: The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us." Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 222 Chloe Cole Talks Dangers of Transgenderism & Ashley McGuire on FBI Memo Facts
As clinicians across Europe have recently called out the American embrace of all things transgender, we revisit with Chloe Cole about her own experience, and what she wishes all adolescents and young teens knew about the false promises being offered. We also discuss the FBI memo as things heated up this past week with Rep. Jim Jordan threatening to put FBI director Chris Wray in contempt for not producing the real facts on surveillance being done at Catholic churches across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 221 The Miracle Club's Thaddeus O'Sullivan & Mary Fiorito on the Synod on Synodality
With The Miracle Club coming to theaters this weekend, director Thaddeus O'Sullivan joins to share his hope for this film that chronicles 5 women taking a pilgrimage to Lourdes all in earnest hope of receiving a miracle. As the Vatican published its full list of synod participants in the upcoming Synod on Synodality this Fall, Mary Fiorito of the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses some concerns and why this 'meeting' in Rome may influence the faithful to play a larger role in their own parishes and communities. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 220 Father Juan Velez on Cardinal John Henry Newman & SCOTUS Religious Freedom Wins!
With some big decisions handed down by the Supreme Court last week impacting religious freedom, we turn to legal scholars Ed Whelan of the Ethics and Public Policy Center to discuss the unanimous ruling in Groff v. DeJoy, as well as Kellie Fiedorek of Alliance Defending Freedom to speak about the 303 Creative victory. Delving into the rich ilfe and legacy of Cardinal John Henry Newman, Father Juan Velez joins to talk about his new book featuring several essays and commentaries written about this great saint. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!