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Ep. 169 Senator Mike Lee on Saving Nine & Colm Flynn Talks Sudan Relief Fund!

With the reversal of Roe and the ongoing attacks against Supreme Court justices, Senator Mike Lee joins the show to discuss his new book, Saving Nine: The Fight Against the Left’s Audacious Plan to Pack the Supreme Court and Destroy American Liberty. As Cardinal Parolin traveled to Africa in lieu of Pope Francis, Colm Flynn of EWTN News In Depth joins to discuss the deep faith and dire need of so many living in South Sudan--and the great work Sudan Relief Fund is doing in helping 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!

Jul 14, 202254 min

Ep. 168 Kathryn Lopez on a Post-Roe World & Dr. Donna Harrison Debunks Myths About Roe's Reversal

As we move forward in a post-Roe world, Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire reflect with Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review on the long road we walked to get to this moment--and the real work still aching to be done to build a true culture of life. With so many lies and fallacies being spread about pregnancy and care for the mother, Dr. Donna Harrison joins to debunk the most outrageous claims being made by the pro-abortion lobby. 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 8, 202254 min

Ep. 167 Marie Joseph of Legacy of Life & Sister Mary Grace of Sisters of Life

As pro-life pregnancy centers are being vandalized across the country after the reversal of Roe, we visit with Sister Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life about their real love for both mother and child--and their ongoing work serving both. We also talk with Marie Joseph of Legacy of Life Foundation about the work she is doing in Pennsylvania helping women choose life--and their daily prayer requests for women who are contemplating abortion. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel as the country celebrates Independence Day. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jul 1, 202254 min

Ep. 166 Mary Hasson on the Dangers of Pride & Ashley McGuire Talks Banning Kids from Social Media

As the pride flag has infiltrated almost every arena of public life, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins with a look at how Catholics can combat this ideology that is hurting the most vulnerable--our children! And with the summer months upon us, TCA colleague and co-host Ashley McGuire talks the dangers of social media asking one question: why aren't there any age restrictions--especially given the detrimental impact its having on youth of all ages. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 24, 202254 min

Ep. 165 Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life & Dr. Steven Christie on a Post-Roe World

With the anticipated release of the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs, Kristan Hawkins joins to discuss how Students for Life is mobilizing to advance the pro-life mission on campuses this summer. We also talk with Dr. Steven Christie about the best pro-life arguments as we work to change hearts and minds on the issue. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Corpus Christi Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET!

Jun 17, 202254 min

Ep. 164 Stephen Rasche Talks Nigeria Massacre & Nicole Caruso on Worthy of Wearing!

After a horrific terror attack during Pentecost Sunday Mass in Nigeria that left over 90 people dead, Stephen Rasche of Religious Freedom Institute joins to discuss the real threat of persecution and violence against Catholics in the region--and what we might do to help those suffering. With the summer months upon us, fashion expert Nicole Caruso joins with a look at her new book, Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses our Feminine Genius. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Trinity Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 10, 202254 min

Ep. 163 JD Flynn on Pelosi and the Pope's New Picks & TCA Team Talks Summer Movies!

With the news of Pope Francis picking 21 new cardinals including Bishop McElroy of San Diego, JD Flynn of The Pillar joins with his analysis as well as his take on the Pelosi communion ban. The canon lawyer also talks the importance of accountability and the mission of his new online publication. The TCA team also joins sharing some of their faves when it comes to summer movies and books as temps heat up across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Penecost Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 3, 202254 min

Ep. 162 Melissa Overmyer from Worry to Wonder & Dr. Morse on Life After Roe

As the country mourns another tragic school shooting that claimed the lives of 19 children, Catholic author Melissa Overmyer joins to discuss her new book, From Worry to Wonder: A Catholic Guide to Finding Peace Through Scripture. Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse also joins with a look at the potential fall of Roe and how we might move forward to protect life and the family moving forward--working to heal the wounds wrought on by the sexual revolution. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Ascension Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET on EWTN radio!

May 27, 202254 min

Ep. 161 Sebastian Lai on Cardinal Zen's Arrest & Tim Scott's Response to Yellen

With the news of Cardinal Zen's arrest last week, Jimmy Lai's son Sebastian joins with the latest on his own father's incarceration and what might be in store for the 90-year old archbishop who will appear in court next week. Jimmy Lai's close confidante Mark Simon also joins on the fate of free speech in Hong Kong with the CCP's ongoing suppression. With Senator Tim Scott's poignant response to Treasury secretary Janet Yellen's recent callous words on abortion and the economy, the TCA team joins with their reaction.

May 20, 202254 min

Ep. 160 Father Ben Kiely on Ukraine Crisis & Kathryn Lopez Remembers Vicki Thorn

As Father Ben Kiely just returned home from Ukraine, he joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss the religious aspects of the ongoing crisis, breaking down the role Patriarch Kirill is playing, and the faith and resiliency of our dear Catholic brothers and sisters in the war-torn country. Our good friend Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review also joins as we remember the life and legacy of some pro-life warriors that have passed away recently including Vicki Thorn of Project Rachel, as we contemplate the future of the pro-life movement. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily ahead of 10 saints that will be canonized over the weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 13, 202254 min

Ep. 159 TCA Team Talks Supreme Court Leak & Father Dave Pivonka on Gender Ideology

With the Supreme Court leak this week of the Dobb's decision, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleagues Ashley McGuire and Maureen Ferguson about this unprecedented moment, why Justice Alito's reasoning is a courageous gift to American children, and how we can best mobilize to help women choose life. Franciscan University president Father Dave Pivonka joins at the bottom of the hour sharing why biology matters and the dangers of gender ideology--especially within collegiate sports. Father Roger Landry also offers us an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio.

May 6, 202254 min

Ep. 158 Praying for Dobbs with Archbishop Naumann and Dr. John Bruchalski

As the Supreme Court deliberates the Dobbs decision, Dr. Grazie Christie revisits with abortionist-turned-pro-life doctor Dr. John Bruchalski of Divine Mercy Care about his profound conversion. We also talk with Archbishop Joseph Naumann about the importance of 'Walking with Moms in Need' to foster a pro-life future for all. 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!

Apr 29, 202254 min

Ep. 157 Uncomfortable Truths in DC Abortion Images & Archbishop Borys Gudziak on Ukraine Crisis

With the shocking images circulating online showing the terrible loss of life in Washington, D.C., unborn babies potentially victims of infanticide, TCA colleagues Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire join Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss the facts of this tragedy and what the pro-life movement can learn from this moment as we work to make abortion unthinkable, especially ahead of the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs. With the ongoing crisis in the Ukraine, we revisit with Archbishop Borys Gudziak about the humanitarian efforts on the ground as civilians are still being evacuated especially from Mariupol, known to Ukrainian Catholics as Mary's City. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Divine Mercy Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 21, 202252 min

Ep. 156 Attorney General Bill Barr Talks Religious Freedom, Faith, and Family

With the release of his new book, "One Damn Thing After Another," Attorney General Bill Barr speaks with the TCA team about the dangers of progressivism, the greatest threats to religious freedom, and insightful stories about his faith and family life. Marking Holy Week, we also revisit with Father Roger Landry discussing our Lenten journey in light of the Easter Vigil this weekend--and also our need to keep the people of Ukraine in prayer. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 14, 202253 min

Ep. 155 TCA Team Talks 'Woke Disney' and Nicole Garnett Discusses Carson v. Makin

Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleagues Ashley McGuire and Maureen Ferguson about Disney's recent decision to wade into gender identity politics--and the three offer other entertainment platforms that offer more enriching content for our children. With Carson v. Makin being decided this Spring by the Supreme Court, Notre Dame law professor Nicole Garnett offers insights on this very important case revolving around religious freedom and school choice. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Palm Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 7, 202254 min

Ep. 154 Mary Hasson on DeSantis' Parental Rights Bill & Mike Aquilina on Lent in the Early Church!

As Governor DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education Bill this week, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discuss the media outrage over this sensible bill that protects children from gender ideology. As we continue through our Lenten journey, Catholic author Mike Aquilina shares his thoughts on how the earliest of Christians marked this period of penance. 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!

Apr 1, 202254 min

Ep. 153 TCA Team Talks 'Ask Your Husband' & Why is ACOG So Scared of the Truth?

With the book 'Ask Your Husband' causing quite an online stir, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleagues Ashley McGuire and Leigh Snead about the beauty of complementarity and how the Blessed Mother exudes both the tenderness of the maternal and the passion of the paternal--especially as the world gathers to consecrate both Ukraine and Russia to her Immaculate Heart. With headlines this week of two groups changing the rules on how we talk about the unborn and abortion, Dr. Donna Harrison of AAPLOG joins with her take on why there is such a fear in talking truth about what we know about life in the womb. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel on the Prodigal Son. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 24, 202254 min

Ep. 152 Vice President Mike Pence on Ukraine Crisis & Edward Graham of Samaritan's Purse

Having just arrived back from visiting the wartorn country, former Vice President Mike Pence joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson to discuss the dire situation in Ukraine and the heartrending stories he heard from millions fleeing their homeland in search of safety. With the great work being done by Samaritan's Purse in providing some relief to weary refugees and medical care from field hospitals inside Ukraine, VP of Operations Edward Graham joins with an eye-witness account of the real needs being met--and what we can do to help their mission. As Pope Francis will consecrate both Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25, Father Roger Landry joins with a look at what this means--and why we should all be praying the Rosary for Ukraine this Lent. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 17, 202254 min

Ep. 151 Alexandra DeSanctis on Tearing Us Apart & Kate Bryan Talks Living the Feminist Dream

In an exclusive interview before the release of her new book co-written with Ryan Anderson, Alexandra DeSanctis of National Review gives Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire a sneak peek of 'Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing.' Emmy-award winner Kate Bryan of 1 Girl Revolution also joins to discuss 'Living the Feminist Dream: A Faithful Vision for Women in the Church and the World.' Father Roger Landry also joins with an inspiring homily for this second week of Lent on The Transfiguration. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 10, 202254 min

Ep. 150 Archbishop Gudziak Talks Crisis in Ukraine & Ways Catholics Can Help this Lent!

With the terrible ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia joins EWTN radio and the TCA team to discuss the situation on the ground as more than a million have already fled the war-torn country and why he thinks negotiating is out of the question. With the so-called Women's Health Protection Act failing in the Senate this week, TCA colleague Maureen Ferguson joins to discuss this reprehensible legislation, and Ed Whelan of the EPPC also joins with a snapshot of Biden's Supreme Court pick! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the first Sunday of Lent. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 3, 202254 min

Ep. 149 Real Dangers of Abortion Pills & Jessica Hooten Wilson on Scandal of Holiness

As secular media advanced the lie last week that the abortion pill is safer than Tylenol, Dr. Donna Harrison joins to discuss the real dangers of chemical abortions and why the FDA is complicit in promoting this harmful pill. We also revisit with Jessica Hooten Wilson discussing her new book, 'The Scandal of Holiness.' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we prepare for Lent beginning next week. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Feb 24, 202256 min

Ep. 148 Kristina Arriaga on Religious Freedom in China & Cuba + Walking with Moms in Need!

Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire chat with Kristina Arriaga, former vice-chair of USCIRF about religious freedom issues across the globe including China, Cuba, and Nigeria--and what we can do to help those suffering. Leigh Snead also joins for a TCA team talk on Walking with Moms in Need, a parish-driven pro-life ministry spearheaded by the USCCB to help moms-to-be choose life with confidence! 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!

Feb 17, 202254 min

Ep. 147 Catholic Convert Dr. Gavin Ashenden & Tom Farr on China's Aggression Amid Beijing Olympics

With the news of yet another Anglican bishop converting to Catholicism this week, Dr. Grazie Christie and Leigh Snead chat with former chaplain to the queen of England Dr. Gavin Ashenden about his own conversion and what this moment means for the fate of Protestantism. With the Beijing Olympics are underway, RFI's Tom Farr joins along with Maureen Ferguson shine a light on the grave religious freedom violations taking place across the country--and what we as Catholics can do to help those suffering including Jimmy Lai. 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!

Feb 10, 202254 min

Ep. 146 Tom Carroll on Catholic Schools Week & Scot Landry Talks Edify!

As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with Tom Carroll, superintendent of Boston Catholic schools about the successes they continue to have during the ongoing pandemic, and Tom's continued mission of putting the 'Catholic' back in Catholic schools--especially as so many secular forces permeate the culture. We also check in with Scot Landry about his new project, EDIFY, launched by Catholic Vote's Education Fund, a digital platform offering videos featuring leading Catholic thought leaders on issues affecting our world today. His twin brother, Father Roger Landry, also offers his weekly homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Feb 3, 20221h 4m

Ep. 145 Mary McClusky Talks Hope After Abortion & Dr. Greg Popcak on COVID Mental Health Crisis

After tens of thousands marched for LIFE this month across the country, Dr. Grazie Christie and Mary McClusky of Project Rachel discuss the deep trauma so many women and men are feeling from abortion--and how we can help those suffering--and reach those considering such a tragic option. With the staggering numbers of suicides and mental health issues afflicting our teens, we turn to Catholic psychologist and EWTN radio host Dr. Greg Popcak on how best to help our own children--many still feeling the impact of COVID restrictions. Father Roger Landry also joins with an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jan 27, 202258 min

Ep. 144 Speaking for the Unborn this March for Life & How to Protect Our Kids from Pornography

With the March for Life this week, Dr. Grazie Christie is joined by TCA colleagues Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire discussing how to prepare for a post-Roe world and the importance of offering women REAL choice and ways to flourish. With headlines this week of the detrimental impact pornography is having on children as young as 11, the team also discusses practical ways to shield your children from the scourge of smartphones and social media. Dr. Steven Christie also joins discussing his new book, Speaking for the Unborn, offering real 30 second rebuttals every pro-lifer should know to help win more hearts and minds over to protect vulnerable life in the womb. 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!

Jan 20, 202257 min

Ep. 143 Congresswoman Virginia Foxx & Students for Life's Kristan Hawkins!

Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson chat with Dr. Virginia Foxx about the work she is doing on Capitol Hill to keep our schools open and students safe amid the ongoing pandemic. The Catholic congresswoman also opens up about the administration's own war they are waging against parents as so many have raised concerns about their own child's well-being. With the March for Life just one week away, we also talk to Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life about how thousands are mobilizing to take part this year as so many pray for an end to Roe. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily on the wedding at Cana for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Jan 13, 202254 min

Ep. 142 COVID's Impact on Kids & Dr. Donna Harrison Exposes the FDA on Chemical Abortions

Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire discuss the dire situation many children and teens are facing amid the ongoing pandemic with a mental health crisis looming and upticks in violence on school campuses. Dr. Donna Harrison also joins to discuss the latest guidelines regarding abortion pills--and the real dangers they pose to mothers and babies--and why the FDA is seemingly turning a blind eye to the research. 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 6, 202259 min

Ep. 141 Best of 2021 with Father Mike Schmitz and Archbishop Cordileone!

As Father Mike Schmitz gears up to headline the March for Life 2022 in January, we revisit with him during this special end of year show discussing the continued success of his Bible in a Year podcast now with his own billboard in Times Square! We also share some of the most pivotal moments of the year discussing the Dobbs case with Archbishop Cordileone, Jeanne Mancini, legal scholar Helen Alvare, and the dire situation in Afghanistan with RFI's Eric Patterson. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God this weekend! Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm on EWTN radio!

Dec 30, 202154 min

Ep. 140 Sisters of Life on Helping Women & Father Landry on the Light of Christ's Birth!

As we celebrate Christmas this weekend, we revisit with Sister Mary Grace of Sisters of Life exploring the invaluable work of these beautiful women doing so much to help mothers and babies in need--and how we can help support their work. TCA colleague and co-host Maureen Ferguson also joins as we look at ways to protect our children from the vicious ills of social media in the new year. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the Nativity of our Lord. Listen every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dec 22, 202154 min

Ep. 139 Montse Alvarado on a Post-Roe World & Father Roger Landry on Advent in the Holy Land

Dr. Grazie Christie and co-host and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire catch up with Montse Alvarado, host of EWTN News In Depth about the most important religious freedom cases that marked this year including the impending Dobbs decision and what a post-Roe world might look like. The executive director of the Becket Fund also touches on why women are at the helm of the pro-life movement. Before offering an inspiring homily, Father Roger Landry joins taking us on a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land as we prepare our hearts and minds this Advent to meet Christ in mystery and majesty. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dec 16, 202154 min

Ep. 138 Science Lesson for Justice Sotomayer & Tom Carroll on Saving Catholic Preschools!

After oral argument was heard at the Supreme Court on Dobbs v. Jackson last week, Dr. Grazie and TCA colleagues Ashley McGuire and Leigh Snead discuss some of the most pivotal moments including Justice Sotomayer's faulty thinking on fetal pain and the skewed media narratives picking on Justice Amy Coney Barrett's words about the option of adoption. TCA colleague Maureen Ferguson also joins as we hear about a sneaky provision that the Biden administration is attempting to put into the Build Back Better bill that would adversely affect Catholic early education programs with Tom Carroll, superintendent of Boston Archdiocese Catholic schools. As we prepare for Gaudete Sunday, Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we enter into the 3rd week of Advent. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dec 9, 202154 min

Ep. 137 Supreme Court and a Post-Roe World: Erika Bachiochi and Dr. Deborah Savage

As oral arguments are heard this week at the Supreme Court on one of the most consequential abortion cases of this generation, Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson devote the entire hour to the Mississippi abortion ban delving into delicate details behind the case with legal scholar and author Erika Bachiochi of the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Professor Deborah Savage of Franciscan University also joins with a philosophical look on ways in which our minds and culture must change in order for us to heal the wounds that have ravaged our land as we look to a Post-Roe world. Father Roger Landry also calls us to pray at this pivotal moment for a conversion of heart. Catch the show Saturdays at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Nov 30, 202154 min

Ep. 136 Life-Saving Work of Pro-LIfe Pregnancy Centers & Archbishop Naumann on Praying for Dobbs!

During this Thanksgiving week, Dr. Grazie Christie and co-host Leigh Snead look ahead to the most critical abortion case being heard by the Supreme Court next week revisiting with Dr. John Bruchalski discussing his powerful conversion and the role pro-life pregnancy centers play in offering women REAL choice. We also talk with Archbishop Naumann, chair of the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities about the call for Catholics to pray for Dobbs! As Advent begins this weekend, Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to help us prepare our hearts and minds for this season. Listen every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Nov 24, 202154 min

Ep. 135 Carter Snead on Human Dignity & Dobbs + Kelsey Wicks on Pro-Life Confraternity

As the Supreme Court takes up a critical abortion case this December, legal scholar Carter Snead of the University of Notre Dame joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Leigh Snead to discuss this important case and why abortion is “completely untethered from the Constitution’s text, history, and tradition." As Catholics are called to pray for Dobbs ahead of oral arguments, we also talk with Kelsey Wicks, operations manager of Catholic News Agency about a pro-life confraternity she is starting. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to mark Christ the King this weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Nov 18, 202154 min

Ep. 134 Noelle Mering on Archbishop Gomez' Take on Woke Ideology

In light of Archbishop Gomez's recent words on woke ideologies becoming the new religions of our day, Noelle Mering of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discuss what we as Catholics can do to combat these popular movements in light of her own research and book: Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology. Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann also joins of 'My Catholic Doctor' to discuss new threats to the Catholic conscience and how our faith inspires the true heart of a physician. Father Roger Landry also offers a moving homily to prepare for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Nov 11, 202154 min

Ep. 133 Religious Freedom Under Assault & the Ordination of Michael Nazir-Ali

As threats to religious freedom become even more aggressive to the Catholic medical community, Louis Brown of Christ Medicus Foundation joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire to discuss what Catholics can do to safeguard the conscience of thousands of doctors and nurses who are being forced to treat abortion as 'healthcare.' And as Anglican prelate Michael Nazir-Ali was ordained a priest last weekend, Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean.org joins to discuss how monumental this conversion truly is--and what impact his voice might have on the persecuted Church in the Middle East. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show on EWTN radio 7amET/5pmET Saturday!

Nov 4, 202154 min

Ep. 132 Archbishop Naumann Talks Praying for Dobbs & Jeanne Mancini on Equality Begins in the Womb!

Dr. Grazie Christie sits down with two pro-life warriors this week! Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities calls all Catholics to pray this Fall as the Supreme Court considers the Mississippi abortion ban. He also discusses his namesake in this year of St. Joseph, and how the 'terror of demons' can be our guide especially as we stand for the sanctity of life. With the theme of this year's March for Life revealed this week, Jeanne Mancini joins with a firsthand look asking the important question: "Why don't we talk about unborn babies when we debate about equality since they can't speak for themselves?..." Father Roger Landry also offers a very inspiring homily on Sunday's Gospel as we look to All Saints' Day! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Oct 28, 202154 min

Ep. 131 Remembering Sir David Amess & The Scandal of Holiness with Jessica Hooten Wilson!

With the tragic death of British Catholic politician Sir David Amess, Dr. Grazie Christie goes across the pond to get the latest in London with TV host and author Kevin Turley. Turley also offers insights into the recent conversion of prominent former Anglican bishop Michael Nazir-Ali. TCA colleague Leigh Snead joins Grazie as we also welcome author and Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson calling us to renew our "Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints." 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 21, 202154 min

Ep. 130 COVID and the American Family & Vatican Round-up with Edward Pentin

What impact has the pandemic had on marriage and the American family? Dr. Brad Wilcox joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson to discuss some of the findings in the newly released American Family Survey. Vatican guru Edward Pentin also joins with a look at the Synod on Synodality, the German synod, and how vaccine mandates are affecting life in the Eternal City. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel! Listen every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Oct 14, 202154 min

Ep. 129 The Facebook Files & Dr. John Bruchalski on His Pro-Life Conversion!

With chilling testimony heard on Capitol Hill regarding the Facebook Files, Dr. Grazie Christie talks with TCA colleague and co-host Maureen Ferguson about the vicious intentions of social media networks--preying on children--especially young girls. Maureen offers some sage advice on how parents can safeguard their children and teens from the clutches of these corporations. As we celebrate Respect Life Month, TCA colleague and co-host Leigh Snead joins as we chat with Dr. John Bruchalski heading one of the largest pro-life pregnancy clinics in the nation. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Oct 7, 202154 min

Ep. 128 Mary Hasson on Lies of Gender Ideology & Father Ben Kiely on the Persecuted Church!

With gender ideology invading our schools, Dr. Grazie Christie turns to Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center discussing the impact this is having on a child's ability to discern the truth--especially as doctors now have their hands tied when it comes to actually caring for the child. As Hasson puts it, this is now 'advocacy dressed up as science." Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean.org also joins as we delve into Christian persecution around the world in light of the March for Martyrs that took place in Washington, D.C. last week. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Sep 30, 202154 min

Ep. 127 Chelsey Youman of Human Coalition & Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse on Texas Heartbeat Act

Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleagues Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire join to flesh out the Texas Heartbeat Act. Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse of the Ruth Institute assesses why so many companies are hysterical over it--openly admitting how integral abortion is to their bottom line. Then we look to the real ongoing work at hand by so many pro-life pregnancy centers opening their arms and doors to women anxious to become mothers and build families. Chelsey Youman of Human Coalition joins with a look at the spike these centers are seeing as real choice is being offered. Father Roger Landry also offers a poignant homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Sep 23, 202156 min

Ep. 126 Archbishop Cordileone on Slandering St. Serra & Dr. Matt Mehan on the 1776 Curriculum!

Dr. Grazie Christie & Ashley McGuire speak with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone about his recent op-ed challenging Catholic politicians who openly support abortion. The shepherd of San Francisco also discusses St. Junipero Serra as the state of California looks to erase his legacy, slandering his name in new legislation. Maureen Ferguson also joins with professor and children's book author Dr. Matthew Mehan with a look at Hillsdale's 1776 Curriculum, an 'antidote to America’s ailing civics miseducation'. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily on this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Sep 16, 202154 min

Archbishop Cordileone on Challenging Pro-Abortion Politicians & Saving St. Serra

In a wide-ranging interview, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco speaks with Dr. Grazie Christie & Ashley McGuire about his recent op-ed in the Washington Post, challenging Catholic politicians who openly support abortion and have recently denounced the Texas Heartbeat Law. His Excellency also discusses Texas' move to channel money from abortion facilities to pro-life pregnancy centers so women actually have real choice. The shepherd of San Francisco also discusses St. Junipero Serra as the state of California looks to erase his legacy, slandering his name in new legislation. Archbishop Cordileone calls on us as Catholics to adhere to the faith reminding us: "We can't be the conscience of society if we ourselves are compromised..."

Sep 15, 202118 min

Ep. 125 Father Roger Landry on Ground Zero Cross & Dr. Kevin Vost Talks Lockdown and Loneliness

As COVID cases continue to spike and many fearing another lockdown, Dr. Grazie Christie turns to Catholic psychologist, author and radio host Dr. Kevin Vost to help us suffering with anxiety and loneliness wrought on by another year marked by the pandemic. TCA colleague Maureen Ferguson also joins as we revisit with Theology of the Body expert Damon Owens with sage advice on how we can build strong relationships with our spouses and families despite the restrictions. Marking the 20th anniversary of 9-11, Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily reflecting on the miracle of the Ground Zero cross found standing amid the rubble. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Sep 9, 202154 min

Ep. 124 Helen Alvaré on Mississippi Abortion Ban & Erika Bachiochi on Reclaiming Women's Rights!

With the Supreme Court declining to block the Texas Heartbeat Act, Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson chat with legal scholar Helen Alvaré about the upcoming Mississippi abortion ban case and a brief she submitted in support of the 15-week ban that challenges the faulty argument that the ability of women to achieve economic and social equality depends on abortion. We also re-visit with Erika Bachiochi who worked with Alvaré on the brief to discuss her timely and important book, The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision. 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 2, 202154 min

Ep. 123 Sr. Mary Grace & Kathryn Lopez on the Sisters of Life & Edward Pentin Talks Afghanistan!

Is the Holy See working to hold talks with the Taliban? Veteran Vatican journalist Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register joins Dr. Grazie Christie this week to discuss the devastating situation in Afghanistan and the potentiality of the Vatican intervening to help so many desperate families trying to flee the country, especially persecuted Christians. We also learn all about the amazing work that the Sisters of Life are doing with Sister Mary Grace alongside our good friend Kathryn Lopez of the National Review who works steadfastly alongside the sisters working to help desperate women choose life. Father Roger Landry also shares an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Aug 26, 202154 min

Ep. 122 RFI's Eric Patterson Talks Afghanistan & Dr. Scott Hahn on Secularizing Scripture

With the dire situation unfolding in Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes hold of major cities, Dr. Grazie Christie turns to Religious Freedom Institute's Vice President Eric Patterson for a real look at what is happening and what we as Catholics can do to help those suffering, especially the persecuted Christians. Dr. Scott Hahn also joins with a look at his latest book, 'The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture: How the Bible Became a Secular Book,' and the work Dr. Hahn is doing with priests and seminarians to combat this trend. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Aug 19, 202154 min

Ep. 121 Ashley McGuire on Andrew Cuomo's Resignation & Dr. Theresa Burke Talks Healing from Abortion

With the news of Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation amid a bombshell investigation into sexual harrassment allegations, TCA colleague Ashley McGuire joins to discuss all the victims of Governor Cuomo including the elderly given their treatment during the first wave of the COVID pandemic as well as the unborn who suffer from some of the most expansive abortion laws in the country. We also chat with Dr. Theresa Burke, executive director and founder of Rachel's Vineyard, discussing the important work of helping post-abortive women and men heal from terrible trauma. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Aug 12, 202154 min