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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

"Your Best Lent Ever", "The Song of the Lamb", Newman Guide News and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 98:00


Fr. Cedric Pisegna stops by to talk about "Your Best Lent Ever". Peter Carter, co-author of "The Song of the Lamb: Sacred Music and the Heavenly Liturgy" talks about the spiritually rich tradition of Catholic sacred music. Plus, Newman Guide with Kelly Salomon and Vanessa's Coach's Commentary in the 2nd hour!

Journey Home Highlights, Lenten Phone Fast, Lenten Reflections with Fr. Joseph Mary and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 97:59


Matt Swaim stops by with highlights from tonight's Journey Home on EWTN. Matt Paolelli of Real Life Catholic visits to talk about the Lenten Phone Fast. Plus, Father Joseph Mary joins to discuss Lenten Reflecions for this year, and Vanessa talks about taking your faith to work with them in her Coach's Commentary!

Matt Maher, 33 Days to the Holy Family, Samuel from the Film DAVID, Adoration Sodality and much more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 95:59


Matt Maher visits with Teresa from the Good News Cruise. Scott Smith talks about "33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph". Voice-actor Brian Stivale joins Teresa to talk about his role as Samuel in the animated film DAVID. Chris McCarthy talks about adoration sodality at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. Plus, Jason Baxter talks about the importance of literature to the faith, and how a pilgrimage helps develop your faith.

Father Mike Schmitz from the Good News Cruise, Dr. Kevin Roberts, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and much more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 96:14


Father Mike Schmitz joins Teresa to talk about the Good News Cruise. We revisit an interview with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse from the Ruth Institute about LGBTQ programming that's accessible to small children. Dr Kevin Roberts from the Heritage Foundation shares a report on what the US can do to help save the family. Plus, Florencia Moynihan on women's heath, Jason Shanks shares a Revival Impact Report, and Katie Zulanas of the Couple to Couple League share info about the Peak Day App.

Live from the Good News Cruise 2026 (Wednesday)!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 96:59


Dr. Matthew Bunson joins Teresa on deck and talks the power of praise with fellow believers. Vanessa Denha-Garmo breaks down some of the great experience from the cruise, and Katie McGrady joins to talk evangelization in media. Plus, Giancarlo Bernini (Catholic magician) talks who he uses his talent to evangelize the faith. In hour 2: Matt Maher visits to talk music, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Fr. Patrick Setto also join!

Fr. Frankie Cicero, Cardinal O'Connor Defender of the Faith Award, Cause for Adele Brice and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 95:31


Teresa talks with Fr. Frankie Cicero from the deck of the ship on the Good News Cruise. We revisit an interview with Bishop David L. Ricken about the opening of the cause for Sainthood for Adele Brice. Stephen Henley, president of Legatus, shares info about Archbishop's Gomez special award. Jason Evert previews the 2027 Good News Cruise. Plus, Penny Nance shares important info for parents of toddlers, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and more!

Live from the 2026 Good News Cruise!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 98:00


Live from the 2026 Good News Cruise! Teresa talks with John Hale of Corporate Travel, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Chuck Gaidica, Steve Ray, Liz Lev, Dr. Thomas Williams, Bishop Robert McClory and Fr. David Pivonka!

Broken Mary Film, Gender Ideology in Women's Sports and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 98:00


Kevin Matthews visits to discuss the film "Broken Mary" and his mission that follows. Suzanne Beecher from ADF talks gender ideology in women's sports. Plus, Macy Petty of Conservative Women for America gives her perspective as a a female athlete who competed against trans-identifying males participating in women's sports.

Cultural Connections, God Speaks Through a Cancer Journey, the Prophet Samuel from the "David" Film and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 98:00


Father Mitch talks Cultural Connections. Adam Wright of Covenant Radio talks about his cancer journey and how God amazingly spoke through it. Plus, the voice of the prophet Samuel in the movie "David", and T's Two Sense talks over the transgender ideology that is pushed on us.

Zeale.co, Shrines and Wonders Wednesday, IVF Mix-Up, and Lies that Keep Women at War with their Bodies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 94:52


Kelsey Reinhardt of CatholicVote highlights their new digital platform https://zeale.co/ Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us to Turin for the Olympics, as they'll be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk visits to look at a news story regarding an IVF pregnancy mixup. Also, Valencia Moynihan previews her book " God; book, Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with their Bodies "

The Opening Cause for Adele Brice, Adoration Sodality, Newman Guide News and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 97:57


Bishop David Ricken joins to discuss the news of the opening cause for the Canonization of Adele Brice. Chris McCarthy of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL talks about Adoration Sodality Days at the Shrine. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon!

Journey Home Highlights, The Presentation of Our Lord, March for Life, Jelly Roll, Today's Readings and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 97:40


Matt Swaim previews the upcoming episode The Journey Home feat. a former Methodist and agnostic. Steve Ray walks us through the Presentation of Our Lord. Michael New joins to look back on the March for Life, and promoting life issues in D.C. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at today's readings and how they relate to Jelly Roll's emphatic and spiritual speech at the Grammy Awards, Gail Buckley-Barringer shares her Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, a bonus as we hear the final homily of Archbishop Dolan from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.

The Inside Word at EWTN, Why It's Great to be Catholic, Catholic Schools Playbook and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 98:00


Doug Keck with the Inside Word on EWTN programming. Patti Maguire Armstrong visits to talk about why it's great to be Catholic! Plus, Michael Ortner joins during Catholic Schools Week to highlight the Catholic Schools Playbook, and T's Two Sense talks about faith in film, music, and media.

Cultural Connections, USCCB Report on Revival Impact, Pillars of Faith, Legal Same Sex Marriage Threatens Children's Rights

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 98:00


Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. stops in for his weekly Cultural Connections segment where he comments on the ongoing situation in Minnesota. Jason Shanks reports on the the UCSSB's report on Revival Impact. Tanner Kalina is our guest in the 2nd hour and talks with Teresa on Ascension's Pillars of Faith curriculum for children. Plus, T's Two Sense looks over a report that says legalizing same sex marriage has threatened children's rights.

Following up the March with Live Action, Joan's Rome, Ethics of Life and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 98:00


Kimberly Bird from Live Action follows up the 2026 March for Life. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us through Assisi. Joan Lewis visits from Rome with the latest from Vatican City. Plus, Andrew Kubick talks about the ethics of life, and Two Sense looks over the real rights of women.

Reflecting on the March for Life, 33 Day Consecration to the Holy Family, Newman Guide News and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 98:23


Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse reviews the March for Life and issues for life. Scott Smith stops by to discuss the book "33 Day Consecration to the Holy Family". President of March for Life Jennie Bradley reflects on the March for Life and the concerns that follow the Pro-Life Movement. Plus, T's Two Sense helps expose Planned Parenthood with a video from Live Action...and Kelly Salomon brings us Newman Guide News on Catholic Schools Week!

Cultural Connections Commentary on Minnesota, Previewing March for Life Coverage, Transgender Athletes in Sports and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 98:00


Father MItch Pacwa visits for his Cultural Connections segment to discuss the activists who entered a church in St. Paul, MN. Peter Gagnon, President of EWTN Studios, stops by to discuss EWTN's coverage of this years March for Life, and looks back on Marches from the past. Plus, Macy Petty of Concerned Women for America shares her perspective on transgender athletes in sports, as a former NCAA athlete.

800th Anniversary of the Easter of St. Francis, Grand Getaway, Joan's Rome, Safe Fertility Apps and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 97:00


Father Joseph Mary Wolfe visits to talk about the Year of St. Francis. John Hale of Corporate Travel reveals this year's Grand Getaways special guest! Joan Lewis check in with Vatican News from Rome. Plus, Katie Zulanas of The Couple to Couple League shares about the PeakDay app, a safe alternative for natural fertility apps.

Newsbusters, 4th Annual Life Fest, Monthy Marriage Encounter, and Newman Guide News!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 98:00


Tim Graham of Newsbusters stops in to discuss the current situation in Minneapolis. Sr. Charity and Sr. Mary Hostia visit to highlight the upcoming 4th Annual Life Fest and how to inspire the pro-life community. Greg and Julie Alexander share great thoughts on their Monthly Marriage Encounter segment. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon!

"Finding Contentment", Journey Home Highlights, Jubilee Year in Review, and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 97:59


Marcus Grodi visits to talk about his new book "Finding Contentment". Matt Swaim visits with highlights from this week's The Journey Home. Carolyn Klika Catina discusses how to build a new life workshop. Plus, Dr. Matthew Bunson reviews the Jubilee Year, and Penny Nancy of Concerned Women for America looks over a new study about Netflix shows targeting preschoolers with LGBTQ content.

Gender Ideology and SCOTUS, Hazel's Heart Film, and Balancing Life as a Catholic Attorney

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 96:58


Attorney Suzanne Beecher of ADF discuss the current situation with the Supreme Court, gender ideology and women's sports. Fact Check Friday continues with more on the Court's activities. Daniel Bielinski, Catholic director and writer, talks about the new movie "Hazel's Heart". Plus, Conor Dugan joins to talk about balancing life as Catholic attorney.

Cultural Connections, The Good News Cruise, "Something Wicked", and the Importance of Post Abortive Healing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 98:00


Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa looks over the current happening in Minneapolis. Jason Every joins to update us on his son's recent health scare and talks about the Good News Cruise! Plus, Dr. Carrie Gress talks about her newest book "Something WIcked" and Father Ben Cameron visits to discuss the importance of healing after abortion.

The Baptism of the Lord (Part 3), Walking with St. Francis in Assisi, Joan's Rome, and the Way of St. Cuthbert

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 98:00


Steve Ray visits to finish up the 3 part series on The Baptism of the Lord. Shrines and Wonders walks with St. Francis through Assisi, and talk with Joan Lewis live from Vatican City. Plus, Dr. Jason Baxter sits down in the second hour to talk why literature and pilgrimage is important to the Faith, and previews an upcoming film "The Way of St. Cuthbert" that premiers Saturday night at 10ET on EWTN Television!

01-13-2026 - The Jesus Conference, Fighting for Women's Sports with Newman Guide News, and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 97:00


Father John Riccardo, Mary Guilfoyle, and Albert Faraj join Teresa to preview the upcoming Jesus Conference (Mobilizing the Church for the World) in Michigan. Plus, Newman Guide News reports LIVE from the Supreme Court as Bob Laird and athlete Mary Pennefather talk about the oral arguments being heard to save women's sports.

01-12-2026 - Journey Home Highlihts, The Baptism of the Lord, James the Less, and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 98:00


Matt Swaim stops in to share highlights from The Journey Home on EWTN TV! Steve Ray visits to talk about the Baptism of the Lord (part 2 of 3). Gail Buckely-Barringer bring us the scripture verse of the week. Plus, actor Tanner Kalina of the EWTN Series James the Less stops to talk about this great show!

01-09-2026 - Inside Word at EWTN, The Baptism of the Lord (Part 1), Abortion Pill Reversal and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 98:00


Doug Keck joins with the Inside Word at EWTN. Steve Ray stops by to walk us through the Baptism of the Lord (part 1 of a 3 part series). Dr. George Delgado updates us on abortion pill reversal, and his meeting with Pope Leo XIV. Plus, T's Two Sense looks over todays Gospel Reading, and in Fact Check Friday a look at the fullness of truth within the Church.

01-06-2025 - Cultural Connections, "Learning Contentment" with Marcus Grodi, Proposed Bill to Punish Priests and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 96:00


Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins for his Cultural Connection segments to discuss the latest from Minneapolis and more. Marcus Grodi visits to talk about his book "Learning Contentment" and how it applies to the present. Plus, Matt Lamb stops by to discuss rhetoric happening on college campuses, and a new proposed bill that would punish priests who refuse to violate the seal of confession.

01-07-25-Netflix Exposes Preschoolers to LGBTQ Content, Joan from Rome, The Father Patrick Peyton Story and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 97:59


Penny Nance of Concerned Women for America discusses a new study about a Netflix show that exposes preschoolers to LGBTQ content. Plus, a walk through Assisi with T during Shrines and Wonders Wednesday. Joan Lewis joins from Rome with her experience during the closing of the holy door. Also, a look at "Pray: The Father Patrick Peyton Story" with Father David Guffy and the film's producer Megan Harrington.

01-06-2026 - Looking Back on the Jubilee Year, Preparing For a New Year, and Newman Guide News!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 97:00


Dr. Matthew Bunson joins to look back on the Jubilee Year in the Church. Newman Guide News looks over the Seek conference and what young people need to hear in today's climate. Plus, Teresa talks about approaching the new year spiritually.

1-5-26: Matt Swaim, The Catholic League's Bill Donahue and Gail Buckley

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 48:44


Matt Swaim talks about tonight's guest on the Journey Home. Bill Donahue from the Catholic League weighs in on Maduro and Mamdani, and Gail Buckley Barringer brings us the Bible Scripture verse for the week!

01.02.26 - The Inside Word at EWTN, Fact Check Friday, and Steve Ray from Bethlehem!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 47:01


Doug Keck stops by to highlight the Inside Word at EWTN with upcoming programming on EWTN TV and Radio. Fact Check Friday gives a glimpse at a couple of films this holiday season, and Steve Ray stops by to report in on his pilgrimage to Bethlehem!

01.01.26-US Consecration to the Sacred Heart, Mall of America Papal Aritfacts and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 97:59


Join Teresa Tomeo for a best of Catholic Connection. A visit with Bishop Kevin Rhoades as she discusses the consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026. Fr. Rich Kunst and Molly LItecky stop in to highlight the Mall of America's exhibit of Papal artifacts. Also, Leah Jacobson talks the beauty of navigating society as a Catholic Woman, and Devin Schadt talks rules to allow fathers to live holy lives.

12.31.25 - "Bread Grows in Winter" and Why It Matters Today, Joan's Rome, and the Holy Family Hospital

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 58:59


Dr. Jennifer Bryson visits to discuss her translation of Ida Gorres' "Bread Grows in Winter" and how it matters today with seeking depth and spiritual renewal. Shrines and Wonders offers a look at Italy on New Years Eve, and Joan Lewis joins to discuss the latest happening in Rome. Plus, Ambassador Michele Bowe joins to talk about the status of the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem.

The Death Penalty and the Catechism, A Year with Divine Mercy, and Newman Guide News!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 99:52


Krisanne Murphy of the Catholic Mobilizing Network discusses the death penalty and how Catholic's view it despite the Catechism's teachings. Vinny Flynn joins Teresa to talk about his new book "A Year with Divine Mercy". Plus, Newman Guide News with special guest Patrick Reilly.

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