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S7 Ep 242Who’s Making the Monsters? (Dr. Karlyn Borysenko) 9/2/25

We welcome back psychologist and journalist Dr. Karlyn Borysenko to discuss the recent shooting in Minneapolis and the ideological undercurrents that are transforming our political landscape. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Reports circulating that Catholic Church shooter was trans... We've obtained his manifesto 'I wish I never brain-washed myself': Minnesota school shooter had trans regret Why the Media Won't Tell You Who Killed Children at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis The Ruth Institute Transsexual Violence Hall of Horrors Shooting at Catholic School Mass. Update: Shooter Was Trans. – Creative Minority Report The Demons Have Taken Hold of Minneapolis | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics The Communist Manifesto: A Revolutionary Fairy Tale: Borysenko, Karlyn iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Sep 2, 202545 min

S7 Ep 240Let’s Stop Selling and Killing Children (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

We grieve another tragedy in which children were caught in the crosshairs. Around us, we also see the buying, selling, and killing of the young. In this week's edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue examines how society is treating its children in every sphere of life. Show Notes Thank God The War Against C̶h̶i̶l̶d̶r̶e̶n̶ the Flag Has Ended! | Creative Minority Report Gay Man Describes Creating, Destroying Dozens Of Babies To Get Designer Kids That Will Be Implanted Into Rented Wombs Surrogacy Update Video on X Reports circulating that Catholic Church shooter was trans... We've obtained his manifesto The Ugly Truth About Gay AdoptionWhen 'Conservatives' Sell Children Too - by Sarah Cain Scottish girl defends herself with axe and knife Pedophile sting 'Operation Battle Ground' nabs 12 suspects charged with child sex crimes in WA BBC Does Unbelievable Censorship Job On Viral Knife Girl iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 29, 202546 min

S7 Ep 242Fighting Fire with Faith (Benjamin O’Brien) 8/28/25

We welcome Benjamin O'Brien to the show, a fireman who discovered the overlap between his faith and his life of service. Between fighting fires and fighting bureaucracies, Benjamin found his trust in God to be of utmost importance. Show Notes The Proving Grounds: A Catholic on Ladder 17 iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 28, 202546 min

S7 Ep 238LTACL: Can Christ Heal Broken Men? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

Our culture has been failing men and vilifying them. They should find healing and solace in the Church, but are today's priests up to the task? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Can Christ Heal Broken Men?

Aug 27, 202517 min

S7 Ep 237Revival Through Sacred Art (Kathleen Carr) 8/26/25

We welcome back Kathleen Carr, president of the Catholic Art Institute, to discuss why art matters, in our churches and in our homes. From architecture to painting, let's immerse our senses in that which draws us toward the Transcendent. Show Notes Conference 2025 | Catholic Art Institute CHRISTIAN ART How Beauty Draws us Closer to God | Fr Patrick van der Vorst Duncan G. Stroik | Architect iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 26, 202546 min

S7 Ep 236LTACL: Grief Is Killing Our Men (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

Men have been forgotten by so much of our society, and tragically, that can extend into so many parishes. Father McTeigue takes a closer look at male pain, deaths of despair, and how to live masculine lives as Christians. Watch on YouTube: Grief Is Killing Our Men

Aug 25, 202513 min

S7 Ep 235Digital Life After Death (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/22/25

In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue dives into the new fad of creating chatbots and videos of the dead, talking to AI versions of our ancestors, and what this means for our spiritual lives. He finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes AI Resurrection: Grief and Digital Life After Death Deepfakes of your dead loved ones are a booming Chinese business | MIT 'I love you robo-dad': Meet a family using AI to preserve loved ones after deathDying man spends final weeks creating AI version of himself to keep his wife company World's first robot able to give birth to human baby Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time | USCCB These Trees Survived Hiroshima: Group Plants Their Seeds Worldwide to Preserve Their Memory iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 22, 202546 min

S7 Ep 234Why Does the West Hate the West? (Theodore Dalrymple) 8/21/25

We welcome back Theodore Dalrymple to discuss the self-loathing that has become so common amongst Westerners, especially academics and elitists. What caused it, what does it mean for our civilization, and how might we recover? Show Notes The New Vichy Syndrome: Why European Intellectuals Surrender to Barbarism Striking a Chord - Taki's Magazine Architects of Our Own Destruction - Taki's Magazine On France's sordid Olympic spectacle | City Journal A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine Christians at the End of the Pax Americana | New Oxford Review The Cube and the Cathedral: Europe, America, and Politics Without God by George Weigel Strange Death of Europe by Douglas Murray 'Oikophobia': Our Western Self-Hatred The Hall of Uselessness: Collected Essays iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 21, 202545 min

S7 Ep 233LTACL: Revival—or Crusade? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

Does the talk about "revival" respect the sacrifices and admonitions of the saints and martyrs? If we take those heroes seriously, how then would we act? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Revival—or Crusade?

Aug 20, 202510 min

S7 Ep 232Do Catholics Need the Old Testament? (Steve Ray) 8/19/25

We welcome back Steve Ray, convert and Bible scholar, to discuss whether the Old Testament is simply replaced by the New Testament, and if we need to know scripture in order to live well as Catholics. Show Notes Catholic Convert | Steve Ray Genesis: A Bible Study Guide and Commentary: Ray, Stephen K. Isaiah's Job by Albert Jay Nock Catholic Bible Dictionary: Scott Hahn Gay Man Describes Creating, Destroying Dozens Of Babies To Get Designer Kids That Will Be Implanted Into Rented Wombs iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 19, 202546 min

S7 Ep 231Can Muslims Assimilate into the West? (Guest: Raymond Ibrahim)

In this special interview, Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. talks with historian Raymond Ibrahim about what we can realistically expect in regards to Islamic acclimation. Is it true that Muslims can embrace enough of Western traditions for us to leave peacefully together? Watch on YouTube: Can Muslims Assimilate into the West?

Aug 18, 202533 min

S7 Ep 230Looking Back on 35 Years as a Jesuit (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/15/25

On this unique episode of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue walks us through his decision to join the Society of Jesus, what he gave up, and what he gained. Using those reflections, he explores how we can all live better. Show Notes Reflections on 25 Years of Religious Life Mary, human nature made perfect Nebraska bishop calls for prayers to Mary before Trump–Putin meeting on Feast of the Assumption Why playing board games is a great nightly ritual AI Resurrection: Grief and Digital Life After Death The Great Raid (2005) - IMDb iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 15, 202546 min

S7 Ep 229Harsh Truths about Divorce (Leila Miller) 8/14/25

Leila Miller returns to challenge what you think you know about divorce. In the name of 'comfort,' some have twisted Church teaching, normalizing divorce and making annulments the default. The result? Catholic communities that no longer truly honor the sanctity of marriage. Show Notes The Church is Counter-Cultural. And the Solution to Its Problems are Counter-Intuitive. | Creative Minority Report Influencers vs. Saints: Why Teaching the Faith Requires Character, Formation, and Maturity Vatican turns to 'hot priests' to spread faith in the digital age Pope greets Vatican Radio journalists as they go live from St Peter's Square Multiple children have been rescued from a secret underground bunker iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 14, 202546 min

S7 Ep 228LTACL: Running Out of Purpose? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

Once, people could endure suffering because they knew why they bore it. But what happens when those reasons vanish and our families are so fractured we feel adrift? In his latest video, Fr. McTeigue confronts the modern crisis of meaning head-on, and shows how we can chart a course toward something greater. Watch on YouTube: Running Out of Purpose?

Aug 13, 202511 min

S7 Ep 227Catholic Media–Old and New (Matt Archbold) 8/12/25

In response to recent announcements about the Vatican encouraging "hot priests" and "influencers," we welcome back Matt Archbold to discuss what Catholic media ought to look like, and why our evangelization efforts are failing. Show Notes The Church is Counter-Cultural. And the Solution to Its Problems are Counter-Intuitive. | Creative Minority Report Influencers vs. Saints: Why Teaching the Faith Requires Character, Formation, and Maturity Vatican turns to 'hot priests' to spread faith in the digital age Pope greets Vatican Radio journalists as they go live from St Peter's Square Multiple children have been rescued from a secret underground bunker iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 12, 202546 min

S7 Ep 226LTACL: Are We Running Out of Time? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

When was the last time that you seriously thought that you were going to die? Were you ready? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at what we ought to be doing, and how we ought to prepare. Watch on YouTube: Are We Running Out of Time?

Aug 11, 20257 min

S7 Ep 225Don’t Negotiate With the Devil (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/8/25

When you are in pain, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, how do you deal with it? In this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue teaches us how we can avoid the temptations of sin when we are at our most vulnerable, and how it's not simply about "powering through" or "being reasonable." Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes Advice from an aging, repentant sinner Can pain be a near occasion of sin? Why can't we reason with pain and sin? How to unite mind, soul, and body against sin How to better our emotional response to pain iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 8, 202546 min

S7 Ep 224Is Virtue Out of Style? (Fr. John Perricone) 8/7/25

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss how to truly grow in the cardinal virtues and live a better Catholic life. What does that look like in practical ways? Show Notes The Four Cardinal Virtues A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart: Pieper, Josef The Classical Moment: Selected Essays on Knowledge and Its Pleasures After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory, Third Edition: MacIntyre, Alasdair The Triumph of the Therapeutic: Uses of Faith after Freud Psychology as Religion: The Cult of Self-Worship: Vitz, Paul C The Death of Christian Culture by John Senior The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior Another Sort of Learning Theology and Sanity: Sheed, Frank Captive Flames: On Selected Saints and Christian Heroes: Ronald Knox A Retreat for Lay People by Ronald Knox iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 7, 202546 min

S7 Ep 223LTACL: Spiritual Warfare 3: Priesthood

In this finale of the three-part series, Father McTeigue takes a closer look at spiritual warfare, and shows how we win the war. This segment focuses on Priesthood. Watch on YouTube: Spiritual Warfare 3: Priesthood

Aug 6, 202512 min

S7 Ep 222The Church and the Resurgence of Nationalism (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 8/5/25

We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor to distinguish between patriotism, nationalism, and populism, and discuss whether the surge in nationalism is a positive step, or something to be feared. Show Notes The Church and the Resurgence of Nationalism, Part I - Crisis Magazine The Church and the Resurgence of Nationalism, Part II - Crisis Magazine The Church and the Resurgence of Nationalism, Part III - Crisis Magazine The Church and the Resurgence of Nationalism, Part IV - Crisis Magazine Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West The Year of Our Lord 1943: Christian Humanism in an Age of Crisis 'Oikophobia': Our Western Self-Hatred The New Vichy Syndrome: Why European Intellectuals Surrender to Barbarism The Internal Order Of States And People - Papal Encyclicals Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 5, 202546 min

S7 Ep 221LTACL: Spiritual Warfare 2: Kingship

In this special three-part series, Father McTeigue takes a closer look at spiritual warfare, how to spot the temptations, to resist them, and to win the war. This is the second part, focusing on Kingship. Watch on YouTube: Spiritual Warfare 2: Kingship

Aug 4, 20258 min

S7 Ep 220Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/1/25

In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue raises the issue of the denial of truth, and the refusal to address it in favor of misguided notions, both within Catholic circles and the broader world. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power: Pieper, Josef What will make people more likely to accept the "truthiness" of truth? Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies by Marilyn McEntyre Why Johnny Can't Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers Speak with Conviction in Typography Poem by Taylor Mali Algocracy: Government for the New World Order iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 1, 202546 min

S7 Ep 219Can Synodality Really Work? (Fr. Gerald Murray) 7/31/25

We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to help explain the latest synodal document, and to talk more broadly on what synodality means for a hierarchical Church. Show Notes Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod Vatican offers new guidance for Synod's implementation phase iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Aug 1, 202545 min

S7 Ep 218LTACL: Spiritual Warfare 1: Prophecy

In this special three-part series, Father McTeigue takes a closer look at spiritual warfare, how to spot the temptations, to resist them, and to win the war. First up: Prophecy. Watch on YouTube: Spiritual Warfare 1: Prophecy

Jul 30, 20257 min

S7 Ep 217Withholding the Eucharist? (Sarah Cain) 7/29/25

We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal, to discuss the frenzy that occurred after a priest denied Holy Communion to a politician who voted in favor of euthanasia. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The Mercy of Withholding the Eucharist - Crisis Magazine A Primer on Canon 915 How Easy Will It Be for You to Betray Our Lord? Respecting the Body and Blood of the Lord: When Holy Communion Should Be Denied: Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke Deny Holy Communion?: Raymond Leo Burke iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 29, 202546 min

S7 Ep 226LTACL: Joker(s) in the Church? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., confronts the disturbing trend of religious unseriousness in the face of staggering moral crises. While Catholic influencers gather in Rome and headlines celebrate "hot priests" on Instagram, half a million unaccompanied children are missing in the U.S.—and almost no one is asking where they went. Watch on YouTube: Joker(s) in the Church?

Jul 28, 202511 min

S7 Ep 215The Ethics of Catholic Media (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/25/25

In the modern age, we are all producers. Every time we hit send. Given that, how should Catholics interact differently? How should we conduct ourselves within the context of Catholic social teaching, knowing that people have a right to the possession of their reputation, for example? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes A prayer before connecting to the internet | Fr. Z's Blog Do we need a review of Church teaching on reputation and slander? Watch out for these moral (and psychological!) sins when sharing online Was Fulton Sheen a prophet? I Am Sin | Igniter Media | Church Video Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power: Pieper, Josef iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 25, 202546 min

S7 Ep 214The Truth About Hell (Msgr. Charles Pope) 7/24/25

We welcome Monsignor Charles Pope to talk about his new book, The Hell There Is. The dogma of Hell is intrinsically tied to the dignity of the human person, and to the importance of the decisions that we make. Monsignor Pope implores us to take Hell seriously, and to do the same with our worship and our practice of the Faith. Show Notes The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church Want a better Lent? Go to Hell! The justice and yes, the mercy of Hell iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 24, 202546 min

S7 Ep 213LTACL: What the Hell...? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

Hell is real—because our choices matter. Fr. McTeigue explains how the dogma of hell upholds human dignity and divine justice. Watch on YouTube: What the Hell...?

Jul 23, 20259 min

S7 Ep 212You’re Paying for Child Sex Trafficking (J.J. Carrell) 7/22/25

We welcome J.J. Carrell, former Senior Leader for the Border Patrol, to discuss how the U.S. government has been funding and encouraging child sex trafficking, alongside major NGOs. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes JJ Carrell Testifies Before Congress (YouTube) J.J. Carrell TREASON: The Biden Administration's Strategic and Malicious Destruction of America's Sovereignty Invaded: The Intentional Destruction of the American Immigration System What's missing in the fight against porn? Author thinks he has the answer SHOCKING: Biden admin 'hotline' for migrant children complaining about sponsors left 65,000 calls unanswered iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 22, 202546 min

S7 Ep 211LTACL: Failing Authority (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

What happens when authority fails—or is abused? Fr. McTeigue explores how we've misunderstood power in families, government, and the Church—and why it's time to return to true, God-given authority. Watch on YouTube: Failing Authority

Jul 21, 20259 min

S7 Ep 210On the Use and Abuse of Hope (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/18/25

How are we to live with hope without falling into presumption? How do we avoid despair while surrounded by a world that is crumbling? Get the answers on today's episode of Let's Talk About This. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Faith, Hope, Love: Pieper, Josef Beware of "Hopium" and "Copium" The Fabric of Hope: Glenn Tinder Hope, wishful thinking and presumption — what's the difference? The Weight of Glory: Lewis, C. S.: iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 18, 202546 min

S7 Ep 209Reforming Medical Education (Dr. Ben Carson) 7/17/25

We welcome distinguished guest Dr. Ben Carson to discuss the state of medicine and what can be done to reform it. Public trust in medicine is at an all-time low, and DEI hiring practices have only made matters worse. How do we reverse course? Show Notes What Underlies the Erosion of Trust in Modern Medicine? Will Catholic Doctors Soon Be Safe, Legal and Rare? iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 17, 202546 min

S7 Ep 208LTACL: Want Priests? Stop Hating Men! | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

The vocations crisis is a self-imposed outcome of an attitude that downplays both the priesthood and healthy masculine virtues. If we want men to sign up to be priests, we must treat them differently. Watch on YouTube: Want Priests? Stop Hating Men!

Jul 16, 202514 min

S7 Ep 207Jobs Americans Won’t Do? (Karl Denninger) 7/15/25

We welcome back Karl Denninger to tackle a frequent error. In a time of enforced immigration laws, we must ask the question: Is it true that Americans won't do the jobs that immigrant labor has been doing in the USA for decades? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes There's No Harm And Nobody Wants The Jobs (Market Ticker) The Market Ticker iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 15, 202546 min

S7 Ep 206LTACL: Texas Floods, Catholic Grief (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

How do we grieve as Catholics, not as spiritual orphans? How do we acknowledge loss and death and tragedy without doing the disservice of being dismissive or flippant? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Texas Floods, Catholic Grief

Jul 14, 202510 min

S7 Ep 205Anti-Human, Anti-Christ? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/11/25

Are we properly equipping Christians for the battles ahead, or has the Church become less like a warship and more like a cruiseliner? In this episode of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue looks further at the spiritual movements that Catholics are faced with and discusses how we ought to be responding. Show Notes The Drama of Atheist Humanism (Henry De Lubac) God and Philosophy (Etienne Gilson) The God of Faith and Reason: Foundations of Christian Theology There used to be a better class of atheist Old Errors and New Labels (Fulton Sheen) Nefarious (2023) - IMDb iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 11, 202546 min

S7 Ep 204Rediscovering Saint Augustine (Dr. Shane Owens) 7/10/25

We welcome Dr. Shane Owens, author of Return to the Heart, for a conversation about one of the Church's most profound and pivotal voices. With an Augustinian pope at the helm, there's no better time to rediscover the spiritual legacy of this great Doctor of the Church—and how his insights can shape our own journey toward God. Show Notes Return to the Heart: The Biblical Spirituality of St. Augustine's Confessions St. Paul Center (@stpaulcenter) Emmaus Road Publishing (@emmausroadpublishing) Dr. Owens Theology (@drowenstheology) The Confessions: Saint Augustine (Translated by Maria Boulding) iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 10, 202545 min

S7 Ep 205They Can’t Get Rid of God—Can They? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

Have you ever thought about the difference between atheism and anti-theism? How about what Marx had to say about God, and how that relates to our cultural battles today? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Anti-Human, Anti-Christ?

Jul 9, 202511 min

S7 Ep 202Are Fathers Obsolete? (Shawn Carney) 7/8/25

We welcome back Shawn Carney to discuss the importance of fathers and how they are being treated in different areas of life, from the Church to Hollywood. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes 40 Days for Life - Discover What God Has Done...Imagine What He Can Do The Beginning of the End of Abortion: 40 Inspiring Stories of God Changing Hearts and Saving Lives To the Heart of the Matter - The 40-Day Companion to Live a Culture of Life Shall We Cancel Father's Day? iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 8, 202546 min

S7 Ep 201LTACL: Patriotism, Nationalism, Globalism, or...? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

What happens when nuns, a bishop, and devout Catholics spend Independence Day singing the Salve Regina by firelight—then face off against the modern world? In this episode of Let's Take a closer Look, Father McTeigue explores the tension between faith and Americanism, the heresy Pope Leo XIII warned about, and why true justice demands love of God, family, and country. Watch on Youtube: Patriotism, Nationalism, Globalism, or...?

Jul 7, 202514 min

S7 Ep 200Shouldn’t Catholics Be Smarter? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/4/25

In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue posits the notion that the graces conferred upon a Catholic can help him to become a better scholar, intellectual, or searcher of the Truth. The Faith provides a proper grounding for explorations and centers him rightly. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Catholic Brain Death? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. A Gilson Reader: Selected Writings of Etienne Gilson There used to be a better class of atheist The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods The God of Faith and Reason: Foundations of Christian Theology (Not In A Series): Sokolowski, Robert Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living Aeterni Patris (August 4, 1879) | LEO XIII Fides et Ratio (14 September 1998) | John Paul II Veritatis Splendor (6 August 1993) | John Paul II Etienne Gilson The Ethics of Higher Studies | PDF Regaining Hands After 17 Years, Swiss Man Gets Life-Changing Double Transplant iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 4, 202546 min

S7 Ep 199Two Cheers for A.I.? (Bill Whittle) 7/3/25

We welcome back Bill Whittle to talk about artificial intelligence—where it fails, where it thrives, and where it's scary. What are the implications of an emotionless tool with a survival instinct? Hear it all on this special extended edition of The Catholic Current. Radio listeners: You can continue listening to the extended content starting at 44:12. Show Notes Message of the Holy Father to participants in the Second Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Corporate Governance [Rome, 19–20 June 2025] | LEO XIV AI: Decoding the Psyop - UNSHADOWED Episode 478 – We Need To Talk About AI | The Corbett Report Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) - IMDb Going old school: Some professors return to pen and paper, tech-free classrooms | The College Fix Is Tech-Induced Brain Rot a Thing? Is Google Making Us Stupid? iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 3, 20251h 21m

S7 Ep 198LTACL: Catholic Brain Death? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/2/25

The claim is that intelligent Catholics are such in spite of their faith—that they can only reason by ignoring the rich history of the Church. Yet, Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look, and comes to a different conclusion. Watch on YouTube: Catholic Brain Death?

Jul 2, 20259 min

S7 Ep 197Decoding Leftism (Dr. Karlyn Borysenko) 7/1/25

We welcome Dr. Karlyn Borysenko, an expert guest who has been behind the scenes into the underbelly of leftist activism, only to expose how our cultural enemies think, plan, and infiltrate. Show Notes Actively Unwoke: The Ultimate Guide for Fighting Back Against the Woke Insanity in Your Life by Karlyn Borysenko A Brief History of Racism by Karlyn Borysenko The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the Church The Church Speaks to the Modern World: The Social Teachings of Leo XIII We Can't Afford to Be Catholic Anymore | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jul 1, 202546 min

S7 Ep 197We Can’t Afford to Be Catholic Anymore (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/30/25

There is something very wrong with the Church's current business model of relying on tax money, collected at gunpoint, being distributed to its coffers. There is a terrible trade being made, and few people want to talk about it. Watch on YouTube: We Can't Afford to Be Catholic Anymore

Jun 30, 202512 min

S7 Ep 195Trans-Erasure of Human Nature (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/27/25

In this week's edition of Let's Talk about This, Father McTeigue exposes the connections between Marxist ideological goals and the trans movement, including the important spiritual undertones of this battle. Show Notes Court upholds Tennessee's ban on certain medical treatments for transgender minors - SCOTUSblog Does Transgenderism Have a Future? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. A Brief History of Our Annihilation - Crisis Magazine Ruth Institute Courage International The Gender Accelerationist Manifesto : Vikky Storm & Eme Flores : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Transsexual Violence Hall of Horrors Saint Thomas and the Problem of Evil Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why – Catholic World Report States can cut off Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funds, Supreme Court says Dozens of Whales Saved by Locals After Mass Stranding on Icelandic Beach iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jun 27, 202546 min

S7 Ep 194Leaving Pride Behind (Dr. Jennifer Morse) 6/26/25

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Morse to discuss those people who have abandoned the Pride movement and are now living healthier lives. We are told that such success stories do not exist, and yet, The Ruth Institute can prove otherwise. Show Notes Ruth Institute Leaving Pride Behind | The Ruth Institute Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why – Catholic World Report Does God Have Good News for Gays? Courage International RuthInstitute - YouTube iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jun 26, 202545 min

S7 Ep 193LTACL: Does Transgenderism Have a Future? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

Children are being sterilized. Truth is called hate. Fr. Robert McTeigue isn't staying silent. In this bold call to action, he exposes the lies behind gender ideology, the cost to kids, and the truly spiritual battle we are in. Watch on YouTube: Does Transgenderism Have a Future?

Jun 25, 202510 min

S7 Ep 192Do the Bishops Need a Lawyer? (Kevin Kijewski) 6/24/25

We welcome attorney Kevin Kijewski to the show to discuss what the bishops are getting wrong about immigration. In their claims of mercy, they create new victims. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes A Catholic Lawyer Responds to the Bishops About Mass Immigration - Crisis Magazine What Does Saint Thomas Say About Immigration? - The American TFP Open Borders Inc.: Who's Funding America's Destruction? (Book) IAC: Illegal Alien Crime The Remembrance Project Serious Crimes Committed by Illegal Aliens | FAIRus.org 60 missing, trafficked kids recovered in 'largest child rescue operation in US history': Florida officials | The Post Millennial iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Jun 24, 202551 min