Conversations with Consequences
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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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Ep. 183 Why Americans Aren't Having Kids & Navigating the Struggle of Infertility
Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire discuss a disturbing survey showing the #1 reason most couples aren't having kids--and it's not about climate change or money concerns--but a selfish desire to maintain indepedence. On the other end of the spectrum, with countless women suffering the cross of infertility, Dr. Marie Meaney offers her own experience and some wise words that St. Teresa of Calcutta offered on the grief so many endure. 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. 182 George Weigel on Vatican II at 60 and Mass for Persecuted Christians
Marking 60 years since the Second Vatican Council convened in Rome, George Weigel joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson to discuss how the Council was far more about “Christifying” the world than about changing the Church. As the first ever Mass for the Persecuted Christians is celebrated next week, Father Ben Kiely and composer Paul Jernberg join with a sneak peek of the beautiful music and prayer for those suffering around the world. 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. 181 Kevin Jones on Questionable Synod Art & Ashley McGuire Talks Pro-Family Bluey!
After controversial images were shared from the Vatican's synod social media account, Kevin Jones of Catholic News Agency joins with the latest--and what these listening sessions are all about. Dr. Grazie Christie speaks out against recent comments by Stacy Abrams calling a fetal heartbeat 'a manufactured sound.' TCA colleague Ashley McGuire also joins with a great analysis of a beautiful cartoon alternative for kids of all ages--Bluey! 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. 180 The Catholic Literary Imagination & Brad Wilcox on Protecting Teens from Big Tech
With a rise in mental health issues including depression among our youth across the country, Brad Wilcox joins to discuss the dire need for regulating social media, offering 5 ways we can protect our teenagers from big tech. Professor Jessica Hooten-Wilson also joins talking ways to renew one's imagination in the company of literary saints. 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. 179 David Naglieri Talks Mother Teresa: No Greater Love & Edward Pentin on Cardinal Zen
As a beautiful documentary comes to theaters next month, director David Naglieri joins to discuss Mother Teresa: No Greater Love. Anchored by personal stories of people who were transformed by Mother Teresa, the moving film showcases not only the radical love of this amazing saint, but also the unwavering work of the Missionaries of Charity who serve the poorest of the poor in every community across the globe. Rome correspondent Edward Pentin also joins talking not only the dire situation in China as Cardinal Zen awaits trial, but also the end of an era with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. 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. 178 Pro-Life Americans Under Attack & Walking with Moms in Need
Nathaniel Hurd of Religious Freedom Institute joins to discuss a shocking report released this month on the countless attacks against pro-life Americans including pregnancy centers and Catholic churches. Despite the ongoing attacks, pro-life work continues in our post-Roe world including the USCCB's Walking with Moms in Need! Kat Talalas and Chelsy Gomez join sharing all the work being done to help and support vulnerable moms choose life. 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. 177 Dr. Anthony Esolen on Dante & Dr. Donna Harrison Talks Conscience Rights
Dr. Grazie Christie discusses Dante and the eternal truths of the Divine Comedy with lauded translator Dr. Anthony Esolen. He also speaks about his new weekly magazine, Word and Song inviting us all to elevate our minds to the good, true, and beautiful by reflecting on poetry and prose. Pro-life physician Dr. Donna Harrison also joins discussing the latest assault on pro-life doctors and nurses--and how Catholics can make their voices heard in the public square, 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. 176 The Conversion of Shia LaBeouf & Carl Trueman on The Modern Self
With the news of troubled actor Shia LaBeouf converting to Catholicism, the TCA team looks at the providential moments that led to this change of heart including his upcoming role starring as Padre Pio plus learning to pray from the likes of Bishop Barron! Christian theologian Carl Trueman also joins with a philosophical discussion on The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, and why the sexual revolution is more a symptom, not the cause of our search for identity. 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. 175 TCA Team Talks Rosary Extremists + Nicki Neilly on Parents Defending Education
With the Atlantic's latest attempt to smear Catholics as Rosary-praying extremists, Dr. Grazie Christie, Ashley McGuire and Leigh Snead set the record straight on the reality of this truly spiritual weapon, and how this article actually led to a Rosary renewal. As students are heading back to school, we check back in with Nicole Neilly of Parents Defending Education about some of the critical issues facing our kids today, as she points out: 'The price of liberty is eternal vigilance.' 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. 174 Pro-Life Landscape in Latin America & Carrie Gress on Theology of Home at the Sea
Dr. Grazie Christie welcomes pro-life champion and human rights attorney Neydy Casillas offering a snapshot of what is most crucial in Latin America when it comes to defending the unborn. Rounding out the end of summer, we also chat with Carrie Gress with a sneak peek of her latest 'Theology of Home' At the Sea edition. 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. 173 Montse Alvarado on Biden's Transgender Mandate & Lina Nealon Talks Pornhub
With the Biden administration's latest push on the transgender mandate--infiltrating hospitals and choking conscience protections for doctors--Becket's Montse Alvarado of EWTN News In Depth joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss the real dangers of hormone therapies and irreversible surgeries that only wound and destroy the lives of innocent children. As Visa finally demonetizes from Pornhub over several child sexual abuse lawsuits, Lina Nealon of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation joins to discuss this latest move in exposing the very dark realities of an already evil enterprise. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily, encouraging us all to the set the world ablaze, as we contemplate this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ep. 172 Father Dave Pivonka on Why the Body Matters & Jessica Hooten Wilson on Flannery O'Connor!
As the HHS announced new rules about transgender surgeries that could impact conscience protection rights for thousands of doctors and healthcare workers, we revisit with Father Dave Pivonka about how these new efforts only hurt his student athletes at Franciscan University--and across the country. As we marked the anniversary death of Flannery O'Connor this week, we talk to University of Dallas professor and author Jessica Hooten Wilson about this fascinating writer and The Scandal of Holiness. 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. 171 Carter Snead on Women & Children First & Kay Hymowitz on Still Coming Apart!
Dr. Grazie Christie and Leigh Snead discuss a very unique program designed to help mothers and babies in a post-Roe world called the Women and Children First initiative. City Journal's Kay Hymowitz also joins discussing her recent analysis on the family unit and why children need to be the primary concern. 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. 170 Leah Libresco and Pro-Life Philosophy and RFI's Steven Rasche on Persecution in Nigeria
Catholic convert and author Leah Libresco joins to discuss her own personal story suffering ectopic pregnancies as secular media has been spreading falsities with the reversal of Roe, asking all to ponder the idea of a world with not fewer options for women, but better options. With more reports of priests being killed in Nigeria, we revisit with Steven Rasche of RFI about what we as Catholics can do to help those suffering. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!