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The Inside Word at EWTN, Grand Getaway, the Artemis Crew, Planned Parenthood and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 96:46


Doug Keck visits with the Inside Word at EWTN. John Hale of Corporate Travel shares a special promotion for the 2026 Grand Getaway with Teresa. T's Two Sense is a look at the Artemis Crew's presser, and Michael News joins to talk about news involving Planned Parenthood along with other life issues.

Cultural Connections, the Sufferings of the Holy Family, Natural Family Planning Preferred and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 97:59


Father Mitch Pacwa talks Middle-East news during Cultural Connections. Father Sebastian Walshe talks about his upcoming book that looks at the sufferings of the Holy Family. T's Two Sense highlights the e-learning series "The Unknown St. Francis of Assisi", and Grace Emily Stark shares info on an EWTN News report stating government prefers natural family planning over contraceptives.

Monthly Marriage Encounter, Joan's Rome, Commentary from Bill Donahue and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 83:59


Greg and Julie Alexander visit for their Monthly Marriage Encounter. Joan Lewis joins with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. Plus, Bill Donahue from the Catholic League spends 3 segments talking over world news from a Catholic perspective, including his thoughts Pope Leo, President Trump and more!

Christian Approach to Mental Health, Surrender with St. Augustine, Newman Guide News and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 97:05


Bishop Michael Burbidge discusses his Pastoral Letter: The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing. Dr. Michael Horne continues the conversation as the Director of Clinical Support for Catholic Charities. T's Two Sense talks surrender with regard to Saint Augustine. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon features an important conversation with the President of the University of Dallas, Dr Jonathan J. Sanford

Breaking Numbers of New Catholics, Post-Abortive Persistent Emotional Stress, Journey Home Highlights, and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 97:59


Matt Swaim stops in with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Fr. Paul Sullins comments on his research regarding post-abortive persistent emotional stress. Gail Buckley-Barringer brings us the Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at an interview with James K.A. Smith about Saint Augustine. Finally, an uplifting conversation with Dr. Ryan Hanning - discussing what is behind the new trend and the record breaking numbers of young adults 19-35 coming to the Catholic Church

The Inside Word at EWTN, GRN Academy, Church of the Primacy of St. Peter, Divine Mercy and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 95:44


Doug Keck shares info on upcoming programming for EWTN in the Inside Word. Fact Check Friday previews the new e learning series on St. Francis. Dave Palmer and Zach Allen from Guadalupe Radio highlight the GRN Academy. Plus, T's Two Sense is a listen to the Gospel, and a visit to the scene at the Primacy of St. Peter. + Father Chris Alar discusses Divine Mercy.

Cease Fire w/Iran, Highlighting the Trial on Big Tech, Social Media Bans for Children, and the 2026 Grand Getaway

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 98:00


Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. visits to talk the cease-fire with Iran in his Cultural Connections segments. Monsignor James Patrick Shea, President of the University of Mary, talks about the Grand Getaway 2026 on Mackinaw Island. Plus, T's Two Sense talks over news regarding countries who are banning social media for children, and we move right into our conversation with Enough is Enough's Donna Rice Hughes. She highlights the trial on big tech.

2026 Dirty Dozen from the NCOSE, Shrines and Wonders, Joan's Rome, Spitzer Speaks on the Shroud

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 97:00


Caroline Callicutt, Social Media Manager, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, talks about their Dirty Dozen list that includes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Shrines and Wonders takes us to Castel Gandalfo, and Joan Lewis checks in from Rome. Plus, Fr. Robert Spitzer visits to discuss his research on the Shroud of Turin.

Who Witnessed the Risen Christ? Newman Guide News, Today's Readings and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 97:55


Steve Ray walks us with Jesus in the days between the Resurrection and His Ascension. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and guest Jack Figge, a future seminarian..and T's Two Sense looks at today's readings.

Journey Home Highlights, Supreme Court Conversion Therapy Ruling, Barron on Easter, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 97:32


Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's Journey Home program on EWTN. Hannah Lape visits to look over a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding converstion therapy. Mark and Melissa Perez stop in to talk about the importance of marriage retreat, and a look at Bishop Robert Barron's words on Easter.

Cultural Connections, Jonathan Roumie, Beatification of Sheen, Papal Prayer Intentions and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 94:00


Teresa talks about the big victory for children against social media influence. Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins to talk Holy Thursday, Iran, Israel and more in Cultural Connections, and we air part of a great interview by Fr. Joe Kruppe of actor Jonathan Roumie from the Good News Cruise. Michael O'Neill (The Miracle Hunter) stops by to detail the news of the beatification of Fulton J. Sheen, and Two Sense listens in on the Pope's Prayer Intentions for April.

In the Footsteps of the Pope, Joan's Rome, Giving Up Worry for Lent and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 97:59


Dr Matthew Bunson talks with Teresa about an upcoming pilgrimage opportunity, "In the Footsteps of the Pope" as we head toward Easter. Joan Lewis checks in from Rome. Plus, Gary Zimak visits and talks about finding encouragement in hard times in his book "Give Up Worry for Lent", and T's Two Sense talks over the big win for kids over social media in the courts.

The Shroud of Turin, and the new President of Belmont Abbey College!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 97:30


Dr. Gilbert Lavoie discusses the Shroud of Turin, Fr. Sammie Maletta goes deeper into his book, Be Disciples, Make Disciples. On Newman News Tuesday, Kelly Salomon welcomes the new President of Belmont Abbey College, Dr. Jeffrey Talley!

Journey Home Highlights, Lenten Reflections, the Sistine Chapel and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 97:47


Journey Home Highlights with Matt Swaim looks at tonight's show on EWTN. Father Jeffrey Kirby concludes his weekly series of Lenten reflections. Gail Buckley-Barringer joins with her scripture verse of the week. Plus, T's Two Sense features Liz Lev and the renovation of the Sistine Chapel, and Sister Magnificat Rose of the Sisters of Life!

The Inside Word at EWTN, Eucharistic pilgrimage, and a new children's series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 95:54


Doug Keck brings us the Inside Word at EWTN, Zack Dodson talks about the upcoming Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Kimberly Bird brings an update from Live Action, and Paul McCusker talks about a new children's series.

Cultural Connections, Integrating Faith as a Businesswoman, Trisomy 18, and the Pious Union of St. Joseph

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 98:00


Fr. Mitch Pacwa talks Lent, TSA and more in his Cultural Connections segments. Jessica Steele of New Hampshire Legatus visits to talk about integrating faith and business as a woman. Plus, a look at navigating raising a child with Trisomy 18, and Fr. Leo Joseph Xavier details the Pious Union of St. Joseph.

Digital Detox, The St. Francis Exhibit in Assisi, and "Christianity in the Crosshairs"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 92:29


Andrew Laubacher of Humanility talks about Digital Detoxing. Friar Luca di Pasquale visits to talk about the successes of the St. Francis exhibit in Assisi. Plus, Bill Donahue joins to preview his book "Christianity in the Crosshairs"!

The Stations of the Cross, On the Job with Jesus, Newman Guide News and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 98:00


Steve Rays walks us through the Stations of the Cross, plus Coach's Commentary with Vanessa looks at how we can be "on the job with Jesus". Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon looks at the March Newsletter, high school summer programs and more designed for a great Catholic educations at Newman Guide colleges.

Journey Home Highlights, Lenten Reflections, Servants of the Pierced Hearts and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 97:57


Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN TV and Radio. Father Jeffrey Kirby visits for his weekly series during Lent. Plus, Vanessa Denha-Garmo shares her Coach's Commentary...and Sr. Emma Maria Rueda and Sr. Amanda Davis visit to talk about the Marian charism of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts

The Inside Word at EWTN, English Mass in Assisi, Mass and a Meal and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 97:59


Doug Keck stops by to share what's happening on EWTN. Heather Martin, founder of the English Mass in Assisi shares her journey. T's Two Sense previews the importance of meals together as family, as we dovetail into the story of a University of Florida student who found the Faith through a program called Mass and a Meal.

Cultural Connections, Feast Day of St. Joseph, Sanctity of Life Issues, and the Story of a Man Who Walked for a Cause

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 97:50


Fr. Mitch Pacwa visits who talks over the issues in the Middle East as Easter approaches, and talks about his homily on the Feast of St. Joseph. Michael New joins with an update from the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, and updates information about more Americans who feel abortion should be illegal. Plus, Joe Domina talks over his walk across he United States to pray and visit shrines.

Living Courageously Under Religious Opression, Joan from Rome, and Digital Detoxing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 94:56


Robert Royal joins Teresa to discuss living courageously under religious oppression in today's world. Joan Lewis reports in with the latest from Rome and the Vatican. Plus, Andrew Laubacher is our guest to discuss the Digital Detox Wellness Program from Humanality.

Pandemic of Lunacy, Monthly Marriage Encounter, and Newman Guide News!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 97:59


Dr. J. Budziszewski visits to talk about his book "Pandemic of Lunacy". Greg and Julie Alexander stop by for our monthly marriage encounter. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the life of St. Patrick, and Newman Guide News welcomes Kelly Salomon and Dr. William Fahey from St. Thomas More College

Journey Home Highlights, Lenten Reflections, Shroud of Turin Exhibit and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 98:00


Journey Home Highlights with Matt Swaim looks at tonight's show on EWTN. Father Jeffrey Kirby continues to visit for his weekly series of Lenten reflections. Gail Buckley-Barringer joins with her scripture verse of the week. Plus, T's Two Sense features an American couple's experience in Assisi, and Grattan Brown discusses the Shroud of Turin exhibit that runs from now until Easter Sunday at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine

The Inside Word at EWTN, Fact Check Friday, Renewal Ministries and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 91:59


Doug Keck stops by with a preview of upcoming programming on EWTN. Teresa looks at Assisi events in Fact Check Friday. Pete Burak joins to talk about the mission of Renewal Ministries, and courageously and boldly living the life God is calling men to lead

The Relics of St. Francis, Cultural Connections, and Having a Holy Lent

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 97:59


Teresa stops in from her pilgrimage to Assisi to talk about her experiences. Father Mitch Pacwa joins for his Cultural Connections segments, and Father Bill Casey discusses how to have a Holy Lent! Plus, Vanessa Denha-Garmo's Coach's Commentary looks more into carrying Jesus with you to work, and Sister Orianne Pietra Rene talks over their 3rd annual Lenten sponsorship campaign.

Jesus in the Wilderness, Joan's Rome, The Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled...

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 97:59


Steve Ray walks us through what Jesus saw in the wilderness. Joan Lewis stops in to give the latest from Rome and Vatican news. Plus, Coach's commentary talks brining Jesus to work, and Gary Michuta is our guest to discuss his newest book "Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ"

A Win for Parental Rights, Difference in Same-Sex and Biological Parent's Children, Newman Guide News and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 98:00


Paul Jonna, Legal Counsel for the Thomas More Institute, talks over a win for parental rights after a ruling from SCOTUS on California's secret gender transition regime. Fr. Paul Sullins visits to discuss findings about same-sex parents vs biological parents. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon!

Journey Home Highlights, Lenten Reflections, and Rebuilding and Remodeling Hearts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 98:01


Matt Swaim joins with highlights from this week's Journey Home. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby visits with part 3 of his Lenten series. Gail Buckley-Barringer shares her scripture verse of the week. Plus, Father Jim Sullivan stops by to parallel his journey as a builder with his journey as a priest.

A Tale of Two Margarets, Angel Studio Projects, Catholics and Cappuccinos...

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 91:59


Teresa talks with Andrea Trudden of Heartbeat International and Margaret "Peggy" Hartshorn about the sharp contrast of legacies in the battle of life vs death. Chris Woolsey of Angel Studios stops by to discuss upcoming projects. Plus, Siobhan Fallon-Hogan talks with T about the EWTN Podcast Catholics and Cappuccinos!

Cultural Connections, MIddle-East Conflicts Travel, Big Tech on Trial and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 97:59


Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. looks at the life and legacy of Lou Holtz who has passed, plus perspective on the situation in Iran. We dovetail the Iranian conflict conversation with John Hale (president of Corporate Travel), and look and navigating travel at this time. Plus, Donna Rice Hughes gives an update of big tech on trial.

Saints Tombs, Shrines and Wonders Wednesday, Joan's Rome and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 97:58


Brian O'Neel visits and talks to Teresa about how to journey through history to the final resting places of the world's most revered holy figures at SaintsTombs.com - Shrines and Wonders Wednesday looks at the advantage of a tour group while travelling, and Joan Lewis joins with the latest from the Vatican, Rome and more. Plus, Dr. Matthew Bunson joins to talk culture and the Catholic Church!

"Catholics in the Crosshairs", Iran, Newman Guide News and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 98:00


Bill Donahue talks about his new book "Catholics in the Crosshairs" and touches on the situation with Iran and more. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and guest John Sherman in the EWTN Radio Extra hour.

How Catholics should look at the Iran crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 95:20


Fr. Mitch Pacwa, an expert on the Middle East joins us, Gail Buckley with the Scripture Verse of the week, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby continues his Lenten series, and Dr. Gratton Brown talks about the new Shroud of Turin exhibit at the John Paul II Museum!

The Inside Word at EWTN, Notre Dame Appointment Reversal, Human Development Educations and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 92:51


Join Doug Keck for the Inside Word on EWTN programming. John Sherman visits to talk over the recent reversal of the Notre Dame appointment of a pro-life professor. Kimberly Bird of Live Action stops by to talk about the importance of Human Development Education. Plus, Amanda Zurface talks over the cause of canonization for Anella Zervas...and T's Two Sense looks at commentary from the FCC Chair on the media.

Cultural Connections with Father Mitch, Monthly Marriage Encounter and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 92:48


Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa looks at Lent, and also the situation with Iran. Plus, Greg and Julie Alexander join for our monthly marriage encounter, and Patti Armstrong McGuire visits to discuss her new book, "Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering!

Strengthening Catholic Engagement, Living La Dolce Fede Pilgrimage, Joan Lewis from Assisi and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 97:55


Dr. Thomas Harmon talks about a million dollar grant to strengthen Catholic engagement in America civil life. Dr. Matthew Bunson and Fr. Thomas Petri highlight the La Dolce Fede: In the Footsteps of the Pope's pilgrimage with T. Joan Lewis check in from Assisi and shares her experience with St. Francis' relics. Plus, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger from the Augustine Institute shares about a new retreat style Lenten series.

We're talking Catholics and Capuccinos!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 97:55


Teresa chats with Siobhan Fallon Hogan, host of the new EWTN podcast "Catholics & Cappuccinos." Plus Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, T's Two Sense, and Kelly Salomen and Dr. Denise Donohue with Newman Guide News!

The First Monday of Lent!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 97:52


Matt Swaim with a look at tonight's Journey Home, Gail Buckley Barringer with the Bible Verse of the Week, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby talks about Lent, and Fr. Thomas Morrow discusses marriage and respect

inside Word at EWTN and the Chair of Peter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 97:52


Doug Keck with the Inside Word.  Steve Ray takes the Chair of St Peter.  Adam Wright talks about the fruitfulness of his cancer battle, and Tanner Kalina highlights a new initiative for kids called Pillars of Faith.

Cultural Connections, Angel Studios Preview of 2026, and Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 98:00


Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. joins for his Cultural Connections segment to talk about Lent. Chris Woolsey from Angel Studios stops by to talk about the exciting projects and films to come for 2026. Plus, Fr. Columba Jordan visits to discuss "Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender".

"Be Disciples, Make Disciples", Joan's Rome, Shrines and Wonders, and the Tale of Two Margarets

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 96:50


Fr. Sammie Maletta discusses his book "Be Disciples, Make Disciples". Shrines and Wonders looks at the life of St. Francis and events this year. Joan Lewis joins with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. Plus, A Tale of Two Margarets - comparing Margaret Hartshorn and Margaret Sanger. T's Two Sense looks at Ash Wednesday and Lenten Meditations from Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe

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