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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

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!

Oct 21, 202254 min

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!

Oct 14, 202254 min

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!

Oct 7, 202254 min

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!

Sep 30, 202254 min

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!

Sep 23, 202254 min

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!

Sep 16, 202254 min

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!

Sep 9, 202254 min

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!

Sep 2, 202254 min

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!

Aug 26, 202254 min

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!

Aug 19, 202254 min

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!

Aug 12, 202254 min

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!

Aug 5, 202254 min

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!

Jul 29, 202254 min

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!

Jul 21, 202254 min

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