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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

S4 Ep 50Revolutionaries Welcomed at the Vatican? (Michael Hichborn) 11/02/21

To explain his latest report Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute returns with evidence of Marxists being welcomed at the Vatican. We wrap up with Timely Thoughts. Pope Encourages Communist Groups as "Veritable Invisible Army" Vatican II's Unpublished Condemnations of Communism Rerum Novarum from Pope Leo XIII

Nov 2, 202151 min

S4 Ep 49Can We be Good Without God? (Sarah Corriher) 11/01/21

We welcome back Sarah Corriher, aka the Crusader Gal to talk with Fr. McTeigue about the necessity of God and religion in morals. Sarah on Odysee Crusader Gal's Social Stream 10/28/2021 Old Errors and New Labels - Bsp. Fulton Sheen Real Philosophy for Real People

Nov 1, 202152 min

S4 Ep 48Ask Father McTeigue (Part 4) 10/29/21

A series of clips with Father McTeigue answering listeners' questions during our Fall Fund Drive 2021. Please Donate to support The Catholic Current

Nov 1, 202140 min

Weekend Readiness - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 10/29/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 29, 202110 min

S4 Ep 47The Great Darkness & the Great Awakening (Fr Bill Watson) 10/28/21

We welcome back Fr Bill Watson, SJ of The Sacred Story Institute to discuss his recent talk on, The Great Darkness & The Great Awakening. The Sacred Story Institute No, It's Not Time to Panic The New Pagans and the Church The Great Darkness & The Great Awakening

Oct 28, 202151 min

S4 Ep 46What If your Religious Accommodation is Denied? (Christine Pratt, Ron Jenkins) 10/27/21

We welcome two expert guests, each with unique approaches to fighting back against the current trend of vaccine mandates. First with Christine Pratt, counsel for First Liberty, then with international lawyer, Ron Jenkins who has taken up a case for healthcare workers in Maine. First Liberty Vatican Cardinal Mueller Calls for Exemptions on Vaccines Group challenges Maine's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers

Oct 27, 202151 min

S4 Ep 45What to Expect from a Synod on Synods. (Matt Gaspers) 10/26/21

What should we expect from the "Synod on Synods"? Matt Gaspers, Managing Editor of Catholic Family News has been watching this closely and brings us up to date. We wrap up with Timely Thoughts. Whither the Synod on Synods Who Needs Synodality? Vatican Changes Rules for Translating Liturgy. Catholic Family News

Oct 26, 202152 min

S4 Ep 44A Look at Purgatory (Oscar Delgado) 10/25/21

We are joined by Oscar Delgado, associate producer for the new Purgatory Movie. Find a Theater Purgatory Trailer Church Militant Field Manual Tombs, Tears, and Triumph Praying for Souls

Oct 25, 202152 min

Weekend Readiness - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10/22/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 22, 202110 min

S4 Ep 43Driving 200 Miles for an Abortion -Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/22/21

This week on 'Let's Talk About This' Fr. McTeigue explores the complaints of having to drive 200 miles to get an abortion, as a result of the Texas Heartbeat Law. Rachel's Vineyard Voyage of Life

Oct 22, 202142 min

S4 Ep 42Campus Coercion vs. Parental Rights (Michael Knowles, Larry Sand) 10/21/21

We welcome back Michael Knowles and Larry Sand to the show for an update on how local schools are trying to usurp the role of parents as well as what we are seeing at the college level. Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds Michael Knowles on The Catholic Current Whose Children Are These? - Larry Sand A Senator and a Catholic Walk Onto a Campus

Oct 21, 202151 min

S4 Ep 41New Voices for Life and Liberty (J.D. Vance, Karoline Leavitt) 10/20/21

We are joined today by J.D. Vance of OH and Karoline Leavitt of NH to tell us why they still have hope in the political process and why they care about fighting for life and liberty. JD Vance's Website Karoline for Congress Website Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

Oct 20, 202151 min

S4 Ep 40Whatever Happened to the Culture Wars? (Dave Morrison) 10/19/21

We welcome back Dave Morrison of the Blue Collar Logic channel, to discuss culture wars, speaking with those on the other side of politics, and if America should "break up". Father wraps up with #TimelyThoughts. Hint: It Wasn't Conservatives Break Up The States? What The Poll REALLY Says.

Oct 19, 202152 min

S4 Ep 39Why Can’t Boys Become Men? (David Black) 10/18/21

We welcome prize-winning novelist, journalist, screenwriter, & television producer, David Black to explore why boys are struggling to become men. Men, Or Boys? Reflections on a Vanishing Ideal David Black Writer Catholic Gentleman Going Their Own Way? Here's What I Think.

Oct 18, 202151 min

Weekend Readiness - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10/15/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 15, 202110 min

S4 Ep 38Are You a Domestic Terrorist? - Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/15/21

This week on 'Let's Talk About This' Fr. McTeigue explores if the government thinks you are a domestic terrorist. Cotton Demands Answers from Biden DOJ About Investigations of Anti-CRT Parents as 'Domestic Terrorists' Loudoun County Schools Tried To Conceal Sexual Assault Against Daughter In Bathroom. Threat Against Parent's 1st Amendment Right Backfires…Dad Serves Stunned School Board With $200 Million Lawsuit

Oct 15, 202142 min

S4 Ep 37The Side Effects of Covid Mandates (Victoria Taft) 10/14/21

Have vaccine mandates gotten out of control and what are the side effects? We welcome journalist and radio host Victoria Taft to explain what she has been discovering and writing about. You'll Have Only One Question When You See This Hospital's COVID Shot Religious Exemption Form: Is This Thing Legal? Amid Already 'Catastrophic Shortages,' Oregon Nurses Get Ready to Walk Over Forced Covid Vaccines And Just Like That, Washington State's Fire Marshal Will Lose Job Over Forced Covid Shot

Oct 14, 202152 min

S4 Ep 36Men Hurting from Abortion (Nathan Misirian) 10/13/21

Nathan Misirian, the COO of Support After Abortion discusses support, hope, and healing for men who suffer from the mental and spiritual trauma of abortion. He also tells about the free "Men Healing From Trauma" conference coming up this Saturday. Men Healing From Trauma Support After Abortion Save The Storks

Oct 13, 202152 min

S4 Ep 35Govt Targeting Parents (Jon Schweppe) 10/12/21

For this Timely Topics episode, we welcome back Jon Schweppe of the America Principles Project to explore if the government is targeting concerned parents. Florida Mom Calls for 'Mass Exodus' From Govt Schools Candidate For VA Gov For Says Parents Shouldn't Control Their Kids Education Google Suspends American Principles Project YouTube Account Save the Family

Oct 12, 202152 min

S4 Ep 34Defending Life & Liberty (Dr. Sander Lee, Rep. Paul Gosar) 10/11/21

We're talking about the defense of Life and Liberty today. First with Dr. Sander Lee of the Charlotte Lozier Insitute about their new website, VoyageOfLife.com Then with Rep Paul Gosar on the TX Heartbeat Law, the Arizona recount, and more. The Voyage of Life Fetal Surgery H.R. 705 Heartbeat Protection Act Rep. Gosar Defends Arizona State Students Harassed For Race

Oct 11, 202151 min

Weekend Readiness - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10/08/21

Fr McTeigue helps you to get ready for Holy Mass this Sunday with, Weekend Readiness. Share this with your family & friends. 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 8, 202110 min

S4 Ep 33The Gospel According to COVID - Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/08/21

This week on 'Let's Talk About This' Fr. McTeigue addresses the recent comments from NY Gov. Hochul that vaccines are "from God". Gov. Hochul says vaccines are 'from God,' sends her 'apostles' to push jabs Psalm 146

Oct 8, 202141 min

S4 Ep 32How Reducing Unemployment Benefits Reduced Unemployment (Noah Williams) 10/07/21

We welcome Juli Plant Grainger Professor of Economics, Noah Williams from the Manhattan Institute to explain how reducing unemployment benefits can reduce unemployment. The Results of the Labor-Market Experiment Are In Thinking Past the Crisis US National Debt Clock Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

Oct 7, 202152 min

S4 Ep 31How Far Will Medical Authoritarianism Go? (Stacey Lennox) 10/06/21

To look at the current state of Medical Authoritarianism, we welcome Stacey Lennox of PJ Media. She shares her research and knowledge as a former healthcare professional. How Far Will COVID-19 Medical Authoritarianism Go Before We Say 'Enough'? Next Strain Are We Supposed to Believe Dr. Fauci or the Data Collected on COVID-19?

Oct 6, 202152 min

S4 Ep 30The Gender Twilight Zone (Fr. Jones, Matt Archbold) 10/05/21

Today Matt Archbold joins Fr. Casey Jones who is filling in for Fr. McTeigue. They explore authentic Catholic Doctrine on Human Sexuality and if society is moving into a gender twilight zone. Catholic School adds Gender Identity Handbook and People Freak Hilarious Orwellian Attempt to Redact "Women" from RBG Quote. Archbishop Warns Transgenders 'Unknowingly' Admitted to Seminaries

Oct 5, 202152 min

S4 Ep 29Getting to Know St Therese Better (Fr. Schrader, Anthony Ryan) 10/04/21

Today we try and get to know St. Therese of Lisieux better. First with Fr. Tom Schrader, director of the Society of the Little Flower, to explain her life and background. Then we are joined by Anthony Ryan the Marketing Director for Ignatius Press to tell us about a new book on her. Society of the Little Flower St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Living on Love Is the Little Flower the Most Dangerous of Saints? Saint Therese: Herald of the Apocalypse?

Oct 4, 202151 min

S4 Ep 28Ask Father McTeigue (Part 3) 10/01/21

A series of clips with Father McTeigue answering listeners' questions during our Fall Fund Drive 2021. Please Donate to support The Catholic Current

Oct 4, 20211h 0m

S4 Ep 27Ask Father McTeigue (Part 2) 09/31/21

A series of clips with Father McTeigue answering listeners' questions during our Fall Fund Drive 2021. Please Donate to support The Catholic Current

Oct 1, 20211h 4m

S4 Ep 26Ask Father McTeigue (Part 1) 09/29/21

A series of clips with Father McTeigue answering listeners' questions during our Fall Fund Drive 2021. Please Donate to support The Catholic Current

Sep 29, 20211h 5m

S4 Ep 25Want a Baby? Get the App! -Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 09/24/21

For this "Let's Talk About This", Father McTeigue explores the idea of pregnancy with a stranger on an app and why this is so problematic. The Saint Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction The Gianna Center for Women's Health & Fertility A Catholic View of Reproductive Technology

Sep 24, 202141 min

S4 Ep 24Pushing Back Against Mandates (Megan Fox, Chris Ferrara) 09/23/21

Today we explore pushing back against covid mandates. Journalist Megan Fox joins us first to share a few stories of what citizens are experiencing across the country. In the second half of the show, we welcome back attorney Chris Ferrara to tell us about his recent victory for medical workers in New York state. Deaf Woman Terrorized by Mask-Obsessed Store Clerks After Asking to Read Their Lips Clinton-Appointed Federal Judge Blocks New York Vaccine Mandate Hospital to Stop Delivering Babies as Workers Resign Over Vaccine Mandate

Sep 23, 202152 min