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S4 Ep 94Building Hope in 2022 - Fund Drive Highlights 01/14/22

Highlights of our Two-Day Fund Drive, sharing some clips from the past year. Please Donate to support the Catholic Current Episode with Michael Knowles Episode with Stacy Langton Episode with Liz Yore Let's Talk About This: Is the TLM Good for Priests?

Jan 15, 202248 min

S4 Ep 93How Catholicism Started Modern Science (Gary Michuta) 01/12/22

How did the Catholic worldview lay the foundation for modern science? We welcome back author and apologist Gary Michuta of Hands on Apologetics to discuss this and more. How Christianity Kick-Started Modern Science The Magis Center Revolt Against Reality

Jan 12, 202251 min

S4 Ep 92The Top Media Lies of 2021 (Sarah Corriher) 01/11/22

In this Timely Tuesday, we welcome back Sarah Corriher to discuss lies in the Media, the things you aren't allowed to say out loud, and ideologies within the schooling system. Fr. McTeigue wraps up with Timely Thoughts. The Biggest Media Lies of 2021 The Cost of Surrendering the Pronoun War The Crusader Gal YouTube Page

Jan 11, 202252 min

S4 Ep 91A Year of Madness, Mayhem & Tyranny (John Whitehead) 01/10/22

2021 was a year of Madness, Mayhem, and Tyranny. John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute returns for a look back and a glimpse of where we are headed if we do nothing. 2021: Year in Review The Metaverse Is Big Brother in Disguise CDC Director Makes Stunning Admission About COVID Deaths

Jan 10, 202252 min

S4 Ep 90Spiritual Weapons for the New Year - Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 01/07/22

In this first "Let's Talk About This" of 2022, Fr. McTeigue outlines common attack strategies of the Devil and offers the spiritual weapons to counter them. God's Holy Weapons Against Satan - Prophecy God's Holy Weapons Against Satan - Kingship

Jan 7, 202252 min

S4 Ep 89The Higher Education Cancelations of 2021 (Matt Lamb) 01/6/22

Today we welcome Matt Lamb of The College Fix to walk through some of the noteworthy "cancellations" in 2021 higher education. 135 Higher Education Cancelations in 2021 Campus Cancel Culture Database The Cardinal Newman Society

Jan 6, 202252 min

S4 Ep 88The Culture War is Lost - Now What? (Michael Warren Davis) 01/05/22

We welcome Michael Warren Davis, contributor to Crisis Magazine to discuss the Culture War and what to do next. The Culture War is Lost – Now What? The Common Man The Reactionary Mind: Why Conservative Isn't Enough

Jan 5, 202252 min

S4 Ep 87Limiting Women’s Sport to Biological Females (Terry Schilling) 01/04/22

On this Timely Tuesday Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project returns to discuss Women's Sports, Cancel Culture, and hope for our country. Athlete Daughters Shouldn't Have to Compete With Transgender Women Twitter Suspends APP Dir. for Opposing Chemical Castration of Kids Rand Paul Says He's Leaving Big Tech Platforms

Jan 4, 202252 min

S4 Ep 86One-Way Ticket to Liturgical Reform (Phil Lawler) 01/03/22

We welcome back Phil Lawler of Catholic Culture.org to discuss his views on the motives and applications of Traditionis custodes. The Vatican's One Way Ticket to Liturgical Reform Responsa ad Dubia Second Roundup of Articles on the CDW Responses

Jan 3, 202252 min

S4 Ep 85Light and Dark in the Christmas Season (Kevin Wells) 12/23/21

Author, speaker, and evangelist, Kevin Wells returns to discuss his recent trip to Ireland, keeping Christ in Christmas, and the work of World Villages for Children. World Villages The Priests We Need to Save the Church Priest and Beggar

Dec 23, 202152 min

S4 Ep 84Will the Revival of Catholic Schools be Stopped? (Thomas Basile) 12/22/21

Today Thomas Basile, host of 'America Right Now' on Newsmax joins us to discuss the victories, challenges, and opponents of Catholics Schools. Will the Revival of Catholic Schools Be Stopped in Its Tracks? Tom Basile's Website NYC Public Schools Critic Now Leads Them

Dec 22, 202152 min

S4 Ep 83Is There a Catholic Case for Gun Ownership? (Eric Sammons) 12/21/21

On this Timely Topics Tuesday we welcome back Eric Sammons of Crisis Publications to discuss his recent article on Catholics and Guns, the latest move in the suppression of the Traditional Mass, the hottest topics from 2021, and what he expects for the new year. The Catholic Case for Guns Who Denies the Novus Ordo is Valid? A Difficulty with the Responsa ad Dubia Eric Sammons on War Room Interview with John R Lott Jr.

Dec 21, 202152 min

S4 Ep 82States Stepping Up to Secure Our Borders (Gene Hamilton) 12/20/21

Texas and Missouri came out victorious defending national sovereignty after a Fifth Circuit Court denied the Biden Administration's attempts to abandon the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). Gene Hamilton from America First Legal joins the show to get us up to date. Fifth Circuit issued a defeat to the Biden Admin, which had attempted to terminate the MPP Fifth Rebukes Biden Admin's Border Policies as "Misenforcement" TX Officially Starts Construction on Border Wall

Dec 20, 202152 min

Weekend Readiness - 4th Sunday of Advent 12/17/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. Fourth Sunday of Advent What do you want for Advent?

Dec 17, 202110 min

S4 Ep 81Who Destroyed Notre Dame Cathedral? Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue) 12/17/21

For this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr McTeigue address the question, "Who Destroyed Notre dame Cathedral" France's heritage authorities back controversial plans for Notre-Dame Cathedral's interior Critics Say New Church-Approved Plans for Notre-Dame Will Make the Place Look Like Disneyland An Incendiary Plan for Notre Dame Cathedral

Dec 17, 202142 min

S4 Ep 80Fighting Woke Propaganda (Noelle Mering/ Stacy Langton) 12/16/21

We begin with Noelle Mering author of, Awake, Not Woke and a fellow at the Ethics & Public Policy Center to explain what it means to be "Woke" and why it's problematic. Then we welcome Stacy Langton who garnished national attention for standing up to her local school board for allowing pornographic books in the school library. Not My Kids Awake Not Woke Theology of Home Library Puts Pornographic Books Next to Bible in 'Holiday Reading Display' Mama Grizzly

Dec 16, 202152 min

S4 Ep 79Darkness vs.The Freedom of Love (Fiorella De Maria / Dr. Edward Sri ) 12/15/21

Today we speak with two excellent authors about tales of light responding to tales of darkness. First with Fiorella De Maria author of the novel, This Thing of Darkness, and then Dr. Sri on his new book, The Art of Living. This Thing of Darkness The Art of Living An Alternative History of Bela Lugosi

Dec 15, 202152 min

S4 Ep 78Catholics Starting to Stand Up (Liz Yore) 12/14/21

We welcome back international child advocate attorney, Liz Yore to discuss the Catholic Resistance Movement, especially amongst the laity. French Catholics blocked their church from misuse by secular concert. The Scarlet and the Black Advent of the Heart

Dec 14, 202152 min

S4 Ep 77The Real Anthony Fauci (Robert F. Kennedy Jr.) 12/13/21

We take a deep dive into the roles of Dr. Fauci, Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Covid Interruption with expert guest Robert F Kennedy Jr. The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health The Children's Health Defense

Dec 13, 202152 min

S4 Ep 76Who Needs Abortion? - Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/10/21

For this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr McTeigue address the question, "Who Needs Abortion?" Rachel's Vineyard Abortion, the Democratic Party's Means of Buying Souls Abortion is Never Medically Necessary California to Become an Abortion 'Sanctuary'

Dec 10, 202141 min

Weekend Readiness - 3rd Sunday of Advent 12/10/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. Third Sunday of Advent Gaudete!

Dec 10, 202110 min

S4 Ep 75Learning to Live Porn-Free (Steve Pokorny) 12/09/21

Today Steve Pokorny of Freedom Coaching returns to explain why porn addiction happens and how to break free. Get a Free Freedom Coaching Session for Catholic Current Listeners Redeemed Vision Mom's iPhone Contract for Her Son What the Internet Does to Our Brains

Dec 9, 202152 min

S4 Ep 74Update on The Dobbs Case (Michael Kenney) 12/08/21

On this the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception we welcome Michael Kenney, President of the new Pro-Life Partners Foundation for an update on the Dobbs case before the Supreme Court. Pro-Life Partners Foundation From the First Moment of Her Conception Takeaways from Oral Arguments on Dobbs Doctor Slams Sotomayor 3 Scenarios of How Scotus Might Rule

Dec 8, 202152 min

S4 Ep 73Biden’s Plan to Thwart Religious Freedom (George Neumayr) 12/07/21

We welcome back George Neumayr of The American Spectator to discuss Timely Topics including Biden, Religious Freedom, The Supreme Court, and Notre Dame. We wrap up with Timely Thoughts on it all. Biden's Ultimate Plan to Thwart Religious Freedom The 'Stench' of Abortion Politics Modernist Redesign of Notre Dame Cathedral

Dec 7, 202152 min

S4 Ep 72The Mystery of Evil (Theodore Dalrymple) 12/06/21

We explore the mystery of evil with Theodore Dalrymple, an author, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, contributor to the City Journal, and retired physician who practiced in a British inner-city hospital and prison. Admirable Evasions: How Psychology Undermines Morality The Knife Went In: Real-Life Murderers and Our Culture The City Journal: Autumn 2021 Issue

Dec 6, 202152 min

S4 Ep 71Who Needs Catholics - Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/03/21

For this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr McTeigue address the question, "Who Needs Catholics?" Christians and the Pro-Life Ploy A Church Without Purpose Escaping the Cult of Nice

Dec 3, 202142 min

Weekend Readiness - 2nd Sunday of Advent 12/03/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 3, 202110 min

S4 Ep 70Meet the Tuttle Twins (Daniel Harmon) 12/02/21

Feeling like your kids are not learning traditional values or liberty from their entertainment? We welcome Daniel Harmon to the show with a solution - The Tuttle Twins. Tuttle Twins TV Tuttle Twins 12 Set Special Tuttle Twins: Season 1 Trailer

Dec 2, 202152 min

S4 Ep 69The Genealogy of Woke Capitalism (Charles Fain Lehman) 12/01/21

Are most big corporations going "Woke"? We welcome back Charles Fain Lehman of the Manhattan Institute and The City Journal who has been closely following and writing on this topic. The Wokeification of the Business World Gillette's 'toxic masculinity' ad shaves P&G profits by $8 Billion The City Journal

Dec 1, 202152 min

S4 Ep 68Mandates & Madness (Dr. Jamie Obst / Jon Schweppe) 11/30/21

For today's Timely Topics we discuss all the Mandate Madness first with obstetrician Dr. Jamie Obst who will be fired this Friday if she doesn't submit to the mandate. We then welcome returning guest Jon Schweppe from The American Principles Project to look at what is happening nationally with Mandates. Petition of Support for Dr. Obst Why OSHA has no Legal Power to Enforce a Vaccine Mandate The American Principles Project

Nov 30, 202152 min

S4 Ep 67Replacing Police with Social Workers (Dr. Stephen Eide) 11/29/21

Is it a good idea to replace the police with social workers? We welcome back Dr. Stephen Eide of the City Journal and the Manhattan Institute to discuss the pros and cons. Homelessness and Covid The City Journal The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

Nov 29, 202152 min

S4 Ep 66Being Prepared for Tough Talk at Thanksgiving (Fr. Philip Bochanski) 11/24/21

To help us with the potentially tough conversations about gay marriage and same-sex attraction this Thanksgiving we welcome back Fr Phillip Bochanski of Courage International. Courage International Does God Have Good News for Gays? Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ speaks at Courage Conference

Nov 24, 202152 min

S4 Ep 65Recap from the USCCB Meeting (Bishop Olson) 11/23/21

We take a look at last week's meeting of the USCCB with Bishop Olson of Fort Worth, TX, and dig deeper into the document they produced on the Holy Eucharist. The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church Cannon Law 915 What Ratzinger Wanted from the American Bishops

Nov 23, 202152 min

S4 Ep 64Fighting the Foes of Truth (Gary Michuta) 11/22/21

Are we living in an age of insanity? To discuss that and his new book, Revolt Against Reality we welcome author and apologist Gary Michuta to the show. Revolt Against Reality Hands-On Apologetics GaryMichuta.com

Nov 22, 202152 min

S4 Ep 63Who Owns the Eucharist? – Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/19/21

For this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr McTeigue address the question, "Who owns the Eucharist?" What makes our bishops think they own the Eucharist? What is Archaeologism? Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on the Feast of Christ the King

Nov 19, 202141 min

Weekend Readiness - The Solemnity of King of the Universe 11/19/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Nov 19, 202110 min

S4 Ep 62The New Pagans & The Church (Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ) 11/18/21

To discuss an essay written by Fr. Joeseph Ratzinger back in 1958, we welcome back the editor-in-chief of Ignatius Press, as well as a friend and student to Pope Benedict XVI, Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ. ESSAY: The New Pagans and the Church

Nov 18, 202151 min

S4 Ep 61Problems with the ”9 Commandments for a Just Economy” (John Horvat II) 11/17/21

We discuss the "9 Commandments for a Just Economy" recently out of Rome., with author and scholar John Horvat II. We discuss the strange things in there and what is missing. "9 Commandments for a Just Economy" Forgets the First One Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching Return to Order Rerum Novarum

Nov 17, 202152 min

S4 Ep 60Updates from Rome (Bree Dail) 11/16/21

Friend of the show & journalist for the Epoch Times, Bree Dail returns with a special report from Rome. Mahony on USCCB Document Abortion Access is "Safe" in New York The Abortion States of America

Nov 16, 202152 min

S4 Ep 59Teens, Transgender & Suicide (Dr. Michelle Cretella) 11/15/21

We take a serious look at the connections between teens feeling "born in the wrong body" and the correspondingly high rate of suicide with expert guest Dr. Michelle Cretella of the American College of Pediatricians. What You Should Know About a Study on Transgender Suicide American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) Gender Confusion Page Find a Therapist Page Brochure for Transgender Believing Youth

Nov 15, 202152 min

S4 Ep 58Old Errors & New Labels – Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/12/21

This week on 'Let's Talk About This' Fr. McTeigue explores the writings of a young Fr. Fulton Sheen from 1931 - "Old Errors and New Labels" Old Errors and New Labels Was Fulton Sheen a Prophet? Panic, Power, and Profit

Nov 12, 202141 min

Weekend Readiness - 33nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 11/12/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 12, 202110 min

S4 Ep 57Founding a Real Christian University (Dr. Thaddeus Kozinski) 11/11/21

Is it time to take a more serious look at why we need to found a REAL Christian University and what does that mean? Dr. Thaddeus Kozinski returns to share his thoughts. Founding A Real Christian University In An Age Of Unreality John Adams Academy The Poor Old Liberal Arts

Nov 11, 202152 min

S4 Ep 56Reclaiming Vatican II (Fr. Blake Britton) 11/10/21

We discuss the different views towards Vatican II with Fr. Blake Britton of the Diocese of Orlando, who has a new book out from Ave Maria Press, "Reclaiming Vatican II" Reclaiming Vatican II - What It (Really) Said, What It Means, and How It Calls Us to Renew the Church

Nov 10, 202152 min

S4 Ep 55Elections: Fair or False? (Mollie Hemingway) 11/09/21

We take a look at recent elections and if they were fair or false with Mollie Hemingway and her well-researched book, Rigged. Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections Honest Elections Project

Nov 9, 202151 min

S4 Ep 54Politics in the Service of Life (Peter Navarro, Terry Schilling) 11/08/21

Are citizens who care about Life issues making progress? We are first joined by former Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, Peter Navarro to discuss his latest book. Then Terry Schilling of the American Principals Project reflects on what we saw in last Tuesday's election. Peter Navarro's Site In Trumps Time American Principles Project Fight Back

Nov 8, 202152 min

S4 Ep 53Censoring the Obvious - Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/08/21

This week on 'Let's Talk About This' Fr. McTeigue explores what to think when the world is Censoring the Obvious. GOP Lawmaker Locked Out Of Twitter After Calling Transgender Biden Official 'A Man' CDC Emails: Our Definition of Vaccine is "Problematic"

Nov 5, 202141 min

Weekend Readiness - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 11/07/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 5, 202110 min

S4 Ep 52How Saints Die (Thomas Jacobi) 11/04/21

We welcome Thomas Jacobi, assistant editor at Ignatius Press to tell us about the book, How Saints Die 100 Stories of Hope. Father focuses on the stories of Jesuits and wraps up with the first sermon as a Jesuit novice. How Saints Die

Nov 4, 202152 min

S4 Ep 51May Catholics Read Horror Literature? (Dr. David Pinault) 11/03/21

Today we explore if Catholics should read horror literature with author Dr. David Pinault. We also discuss his unique new book entitled, Providence Blue from Ignatius Press. Providence Blue Catholicism meets H. P. Lovecraft Museum of Seraphs in Torment

Nov 3, 202152 min