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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!

Oct 6, 202354 min

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!

Sep 29, 202354 min

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!

Sep 22, 202354 min

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!

Sep 15, 202354 min

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!

Sep 8, 202354 min

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!

Sep 1, 202354 min

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!

Aug 25, 202354 min

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!

Aug 17, 202354 min

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!

Aug 11, 202354 min

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!

Aug 4, 202354 min

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!

Jul 28, 202354 min

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!

Jul 21, 202354 min

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!

Jul 14, 202354 min

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!

Jul 7, 202354 min

Ep. 219 Summer Movies: Alejandro Monteverde Talks Sound of Freedom Opening 4th of July!

With a new movie on human trafficking coming to theaters on the 4th of July starring Jim Caviezel, Dr. Grazie Christie talks to director Alejandro Monteverde. Sound of Freedom exposes some devastating realities about children caught in the vicious system of being sold, and what one man is doing to bring them all home. 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!

Jun 30, 202354 min

Ep. 218 Kathryn Lopez on a Post-Roe World & Nathaniel Hurd Talks Religious Freedom and the Dodgers

As we mark one year since the Dobbs decision, Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review shares her thoughts on what our post-Roe world needs most: love. As we enter into Religious Freedom Week, RFI's Nathaniel Hurd joins to discuss the disgraceful event inside Dodgers stadium last weekend--and the signs of faith from thousands of Catholics praying peacefully outside. 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!

Jun 23, 202354 min

Ep. 217 Haley McNamara on Instagram's Ills & TCA Team Celebrates Father's Day!

With a shocking expose on Instagram published in the Wall Street Journal, Haley McNamara of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation joins to discuss how children are being targeted with offensive and vulgar content--and why social media platforms should be held accountable. As we celebrate Father's Day this weekend, the TCA team discusses the true essence of fatherhood and why masculinity is far from toxic. We also remember our spiritual fathers ahead of a beautiful homily by Father Roger Landry reflecting on this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 16, 202354 min

Ep. 216 Chloe Cole on Protecting Kids from the Trans-Movement & Father Landry on Corpus Christi!

Dr. Grazie Christie chats with 'former trans-kid' Chloe Cole about the dangers of promoting transgenderism and her desire to protect other kids from the same lies she was sold. As we mark Corpus Christi Sunday, Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare us especially in the year of Eucharistic Revival. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 9, 202353 min

Ep. 215 Ashley McGuire on Celebrities and Surrogacy & Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse on Boycotting Target

As the topic of surrogacy has been trending lately with a celebrity regretting her decision, even calling it 'transactional,' Ashley McGuire talks about the real dangers of treating women as commodities--and the true genius behind the Theology of the Body. As we enter into June and what the secular world has stolen as 'Pride-month,' Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins on the dangers of promoting gender dysphoria. Father Roger Landry also offers a beautiful homily to prepare us for Trinity Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 2, 202354 min

Ep. 214 Mark Brumley on Word of Life & Father Ben Kiely Talks Saving Christianity in Iraq!

With gender ideology infiltrating the culture and classroom, Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press joins to discuss the ongoing threats and the success of the Word of Life catechetical program that parents and educators are raving about--given its integration of Christian anthropology. As this year marks 20 years since the Iraq war, Father Benedict Kiely discusses the dire situation on the ground for Christians in the region and what Archbishop Bashar Warda calls the 'silent persecution.' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Pentecost Sunday reminding us of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 26, 202354 min

Ep. 213 Cary Solomon Talks Nefarious & Elizabeth Kirk on Foster Care Month!

With the movie 'Nefarious' getting rave reviews including from Cardinal Raymond Burke who says the film 'aptly shines light on the Devil's tactics in leading us to betray and abandon Our Lord,' writer and director Cary Solomon joins to discuss the psychological thriller. We also celebrate National Foster Care month with Elizabeth Kirk discussing the beauty of adoption. Father Roger Landry also offers a moving homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 19, 202354 min

Ep. 212 Mother's Day: Miracle of Baby Mary Elizabeth & Mary Pat Jahner's Maternity Home!

A special Mother's Day show featuring Jenna Bauer sharing an amazing story of a mother’s love–with the tremendous survival of her daughter Mary elizabeth–born with several heart defects–the parents of 7 took their worries to the foot of the cross only to showered with divine mercy. An amazing maternity home is thriving in a tiny North Dakota town that has a particular charism for adoption--we talk with Mary Pat Jahner all about the St. Gianna & Pietro Molla Maternity Home. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily ahead of this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 12, 202354 min

Ep. 211 Father Trullols and DC's Eucharistic Procession & the Dobbs Leak One Year Later

Father Charles Trullols and Angelica Tom of the Catholic Information Center join to discuss the Eucharistic Revival and the upcoming Eucharistic procession in our nation's capitol on May 20. Father Trullols reminds us: "Keep your eyes on Christ and everything will be well." As Justice Samuel Alito spoke to the WSJ about the Dobbs leak making Supreme Court justices "targets of assassination," TCA colleague Ashley McGuire looks back at the countless threats and violence against the high court, Catholic churches, and pro-life pregnancy centers--as we reflect one year later. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 5, 202354 min

Ep. 210 Suffering with Infertility: Getting Past Grief, Naprotechnology, and Joys of Adoption

Marking National Infertility Awareness Week, Dr. Grazie Christie speaks to author Marie Meaney about her own journey with infertility offering advice on ways women can carry these wounds to the foot of the cross. Fertility care practitioner Guadalupe Carral discusses the many ways medicine may help achieve pregnancy in a way that aligns with our Catholic faith. And TCA colleague Leigh Snead opens up about her own journey to then, find such joy in adoption. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Good Shepherd Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 28, 202354 min

Ep. 209 Chloe Cole Tracks Deceit of Trans-Movement & Ashley McGuire Sounds Alarm on FBI Memo!

As Washington state made moves this week to allow minors to obtain trans-medicine and surgeries without parental consent, de-transitioner Chloe Cole drills into the deception she endured in her own struggle with gender dysphoria, saying in the end, "puberty would've been the cure.." After heated house hearings on a leaked FBI memo that labeled traditional Catholics as 'violent extremists,' Ashley McGuire exposes the full story that most media outlets are ignoring. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 21, 202354 min

Ep. 208 Carlos Eire on Christian Mysticism + Father Dave Pivonka on Protecting Female Athletes!

Cuban-born scholar Carlos Eire joins to discuss the realities of his native land and his own experience being exiled from his family at such a young age. He also talks teaching at Yale in the age of wokeism and his new podcast exploring Christian Mysticism. As Riley Gaines has made waves calling out the unfair reality of transgender athletes playing in sports, we also revisit with Father Dave Pivonka about why he is concerned about his own female athletes at Franciscan University given the current secular atmosphere. Father Roger Landry offers a moving homily for Divine Mercy Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 14, 202354 min

Ep. 207 Dr. Peter Kreeft on Socrates' Children & Archbishop Naumann

Philosophy professor and author Dr. Peter Kreeft joins the show exploring Socrates' Children, a four-part series that explores philosophy in a chronological history. He also discusses the many conversions his students have experienced when introduced to Doctor of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas. We also revisit with Archbishop Naumann on why the tenets of our faith can't be corrupted by the culture of today. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Easter Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 6, 202354 min

Ep. 206 Roma Downey Talks 'On a Wing and a Prayer' & Ashley McGuire on Dangers of Identity Politics

Released just in time for Easter, Roma Downey joins to discuss her new movie based on a miraculous true story starring Heather Graham and Dennis Quaid, coming to Amazon Prime on Good Friday. Ashley McGuire also shares her thoughts on recent research showing how dangerous social media is for young girls--and what role identity politics plays in anxiety and depression. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Palm Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm on EWTN radio!

Mar 30, 202354 min

Ep. 205 Shannon Bream on Love Stories of the Bible Speak & Bishop Thomas Paprocki!

Shannon Bream—attorney, host of Fox News Sunday, and NY Times' bestselling author—joins the TCA team discussing her new book out next week: The Love Stories of the Bible Speak: Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship, and Faith. Poring over pages of Scripture, Bream offers insights into some of the Bible's greatest stories, especially our call to 'sacrificial love.' Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Ill., also joins sharing his thoughts on the ongoing Eucharistic revival and the vital truth 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!

Mar 24, 202354 min

Ep. 204 Archbishop Borys Gudziak on Ukraine & Mary Hasson Talks Gender Ideology

After his moving testimony at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast this week, we revisit with Archbishop Borys Gudziak, the archeparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine as the war marks 1 year since the Russian invasion. Mary Hasson also joins breaking down what's really at stake when it comes to gender ideology infiltrating our schools--and what Catholics can do about it. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 17, 202354 min

Ep. 203 Santiago: The Camino Within & Ashley McGuire on Chris Rock + Women's History Month

A new movie in theaters March 28 follows pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago, sharing their stories and the radiance that will be revealed at the conclusion of their journeys. Led by Bishop Donald Hying, director Erin Berghouse discusses Santiago: The Camino Within, inviting us all to consider our own personal pilgrimage this Lent. Ashley McGuire also joins discussing Chris Rock's viral moment calling out the reality of abortion--and true feminine genius as companies mark Women's History Month by honoring men... Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 10, 202354 min

Ep. 202 Louis Brown on FDA's Deception About Abortion Pills & Lessons From the School of Love!

As secular outlets tout the abortion pill as "safe and effective" following recent FDA guidelines that relaxed rules on dispensing these harmful drugs, Louis Brown of CMF-Curo joins to discuss the real dangers about them--and why they should never be under the umbrella of "women's health." With marriage in a sharp decline, Peter and Debbie Herbeck share their own story discussing a new book they wrote together: Lessons from the School of Love: Cultivating a Christ-Centered Marriage. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 3, 202354 min

Ep. 201 Dr. Kevin Majeres on The Golden Hour & Dave Reinhard Talks Litany of Humility

As so many strive to find meaning and growth in their daily lives, Dr. Kevin Majeres joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss OptimalWork and ways to reframe one's mind to achieve greater success--and sanctity. Marking the beginning of Lent, Dave Reinhard talks about the Litany of Humility. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we journey through this period of penance. Catch the show every Saturday on EWTN radio at 7amET/5pmET.

Feb 24, 202354 min

Ep. 200 Bishop Burbidge on a Post-Roe World & Archbishop Naumann Talks 'Radical Inclusion'

USCCB Pro-Life Chair Bishop Michael Burbidge joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson to discuss the vital work to be done in a post-Roe world especially for mothers and babies in need. At the bottom of the hour, Archbishop Joseph Naumann tells us why 'radical inclusion’ can’t supersede Catholic doctrine. 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!

Feb 17, 202354 min

Ep. 199 Relief Efforts in Turkey & Syria + Dangers of Spirituality Devoid of God

With staggering numbers still rising after a horrible 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and neighboring Syria, Edward Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need joins the show to discuss relief efforts on the ground and how Catholics across the globe can help those suffering. Set to the backdrop of a demonic statue now erected in Manhattan, Ashley McGuire joins Dr. Grazie Christie to unpack Ross Douthat's recent piece on the dangers of spirituality--when those searching wander untethered to any reality of God. 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!

Feb 9, 202354 min

Ep. 198 Father Ben Kiely's Update from Iraq & Introducing the Culture Project!

With the International Religious Freedom Summit convening in Washington this week, we check in with Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean.org, fresh back from visiting Iraq, to learn some of the greatest issues facing persecuted Christians in the region, suffering such oppression. We also learn all about the Culture Project with Greg Schleppenbach, equipping young people to go out and help teens lead lives of virtue, working with parishes across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel, and our call to be 'salt and light.' Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Feb 3, 202354 min

Ep. 197 Filmmaker Don Johnson on Dysconnected & JP De Gance Talks Communio!

With a new film that exposes the dangers of transitioning, filmmaker Don Johnson joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss his new documentary, Dysconnected: The Real Story Behind the Transgender Explosion. As parishes across the country see dwindling numbers in Mass attendance, JP De Gance of Communio joins discussing the importance of evangelizing through marriage and relationship ministry. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm on EWTN radio!

Jan 27, 202354 min

Ep. 196 Sisters of Life on Marching in a Post-Roe World Elizabeth Kirk on Beauty of Adoption

As thousands take to the streets for the first time marching for LIFE in a post-Roe world this weekend, Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review joins alongside Sister Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life to discuss how we can best move forward helping mothers choose life in this new era where abortion is no longer law of the land. Considering the statistic that for every one adoption, 50 are aborted, Elizabeth Kirk joins sharing the beauty of adoption. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Word of God Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jan 20, 202354 min

Ep. 195 Sisters of Life on LifeFest & Dr. Ingrid Skop on Dangers of Abortion Pill

With the March for Life just a week away, Sister Marie Veritas of the Sisters of Life joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss LifeFest featuring some very moving testimonies and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Lori ahead of the march. As the FDA has relaxed its rules yet again on the abortion pill, Dr. Ingrid Skop of the Charlotte Lozier Institute joins to discuss why this is such a tragic idea especially as it's disguised as women's health. 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!

Jan 13, 202354 min

Ep. 194 The Life and Legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

With the passing of Benedict XVI on New Year's Eve, Ashley McGuire joins Dr. Grazie Christie reflecting on the wonderful words and writings of the late Pope including his just-released Spiritual Testament, contemplating a life so well-lived. Edward Pentin also joins from Rome with the latest surrounding the Pope Emeritus' funeral and his profound teachings on faith and reason. Father Roger Landry offers a beautiful homily for the Epiphany pouring through Benedict's own insights for the Solemnity. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jan 6, 202354 min

Ep. 193 RFI's Steven Rasche on Christian Persecution & Nicole Caruso Talks Worthy of Wearing!

As the year ends, we take a look at some of the biggest threats to religious freedom with Steve Rasche of Religious Freedom Institute including Christian persecution in Nigeria. We also revisit with Nicole Caruso on dressing with the 'feminine genius' in mind as we ring in the New Year! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily reflecting on the Blessed Mother! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dec 30, 202256 min

Ep. 192 Colm Flynn on Bethlehem's Holy Family Hospital & Father Landry on a Eucharistic Christmas!

As we celebrate Christmas this weekend, Colm Flynn of EWTN News takes us on a journey to Bethlehem as the Holy Family Hospital expects its 100,000 birth this year! Reflecting on the amazing reality that our Lord and Savior did indeed become a child, Father Roger Landry reminds us of the "mystery and majesty who reigns in the Eucharist." Catch the show every Saturday 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dec 23, 202254 min

Ep. 191 Embracing the True Season of Advent & Dr. Popcak on Finding Christmas Joy Amidst Grief

As we prepare our hearts heading into the last week of Advent, the TCA team talks ways to simplify the holiday season, embracing what is most meaningful and letting go of the stress. As so many are suffering this winter dealing with sorrow and loss, Dr. Gregory Popcak offers sage advice on dealing with grief as we look to the true joy of Christmas in Christ Incarnate. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dec 16, 202254 min

Ep. 190 Dr. Bruchalski on Divine Mercy Care & Father Roger Landry's Advent Retreat

Dr. Grazie Christie and Leigh Snead revisit with Dr. John Bruchalski, former abortionist-turned pro-life advocate and how the Blessed Mother changed his heart for life. As we near Gaudete Sunday, Father Roger Landry offers some words of wisdom on how to truly embrace this season of Advent. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dec 9, 202254 min

Ep. 189 Bill McGurn on the Innocence of Jimmy Lai & Hong Kong Protests

As Jimmy Lai awaits his trial in a Hong Kong prison, Bill McGurn of the Wall Street Journal discusses the innocence of Lai and how "in Jimmy's sacrifice, the Lai family finds its redemption." The team also revisits with Marie Joseph exploring the vital work pro-life pregnancy centers do especially in this post-Roe world. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the second Sunday of Advent. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dec 2, 202254 min

Ep. 188 Walking with Moms in Need & Melissa Overmyer on From Worry to Wonder

As families gather together this week for Thanksgiving looking ahead to the Advent season, the TCA team revisits with Melissa Overmyer to explore her latest book, From Worry to Wonder: A Catholic Guide to Finding Peace Through Scripture. On the heels of the USCCB Fall meeting and Bishop Burbidge being appointed the conference's pro-life chair, Kat Talalas and Chelsy Gomez discuss the important work of Walking with Moms in Need. 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!

Nov 22, 202254 min

Ep. 187 Dr. Scott Hahn Talks Holy is His Name & Elizabeth Kirk on Adoption After Dobbs!

Dr. Scott Hahn joins to discuss his new book: Holy is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture, chronicling the definition of holiness and its history throughout the Bible. Marking National Adoption Month, Professor Elizabeth Kirk joins to discuss how the landscape has changed post-Dobbs. Father Roger Landry also offers inspiring homily for Christ the King Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Nov 18, 202254 min

Ep. 186 Katy Faust of Them Before Us & Dave Reinhard Talks Litany of Humility

Dr. Grazie Christie discusses the importance of family and the dangers of divorce with Katy Faust of Them Before Us. We also revisit with TCA's own editor-extraordinaire Dave Reinhard about the Litany of Humility as we all strive to live out this virtue. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we prepare for Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Nov 11, 202254 min

Ep. 185 David Naglieri on No Greater Love & Nicole Caruso Talks Worthy of Wearing!

With the success of the new documentary about the life and legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta, we revisit with producer David Naglieri as he shares more facts about this incredible saint--and the extraordinary work that continues with the Missionaries of Charity. Nicole Caruso also joins discussing her new book: Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses Our Feminine Genius. 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!

Nov 4, 202254 min

Ep. 184 Mary Hasson on Transgender Movement & Teresa Collett Talks Pontifical Academy for Life

As Mary Hasson and Ryan Anderson take on the transgender movement this week, Dr. Grazie Christie talks with Mary about the Person and Identity Project as the Biden administration doubles down on their LGBT lobbying efforts. Law professor Teresa Collett also joins to discuss the Pontifical Academy for Life--and why are so many members pro-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!

Oct 28, 202254 min