Kresta In The Afternoon

Dr. T. Adam van Wert discusses the Vatican document Nostra Aetate and how the Church dialogues with the Jewish people, and we discuss the latest SCOTUS news with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer.

Fr. Roger Chikri of the Marionite fathers discusses the Biblical roots of Lebanon and Pope Leo's visit, and Dr. Mark Cherry discusses bioethics for a post-Christian world.

Carl Olson embraces the "embarrassment" of Advent and Mike Schramm looks at Pope Leo's New Maps of Hope for education. We also discuss Pope Leo's Lebanon trip with Doug Keck.

We unpack the readings for the First Sunday of Advent with Rob Corzine and discuss Pope Leo's visit to Turkey with Dr. Matthew Bunson.

Richard Samuelson looks at the role George Washington played in making Thanksgiving a part of our national heritage and Melanie Kirkpatrick places Thanksgiving at the heart of the American experience.

Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw presents his plan for taking the Church from maintenance to mission and we discuss what John Paul II says about being "Sent" by the Spirit with Peter Herbeck.

Dr. Greg Popcak has tips for a peaceful thanksgiving celebration and Jennifer Bryson introduces us to Cardinal Ratzinger's favorite author. We also meet the real Sojourner Truth with Mary Cuff.

Doug Keck looks at Notre Dame's changes to its staff values list. Costanza Miriano has marriage maintenance tips and Michael Pakaluk shares the story of his late wife Ruth and her canonization cause.

Why do we celebrate the Kingship of Christ by reading about His crucifixion? We unpack the Sunday readings and talk about the theology of Christ's Kingship with Dr. Adam van Wart.

Belarus has pardoned two Catholic priests. Matthew Bunson has the details and we discuss the discernment of spirits with Mary Ruth Hackett.

President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on this day in 1863. Historian Brad Birzer discusses how one of the greatest speeches in history redefined how we see ourselves.

Addiction is much more than a physical disease – it is a spiritual one. Marcus talks with Dr. Greg Popcak about confronting the false god of addiction, then he and Keaton Douglas take your stories and questions about hope and healing for addiction.

Feeling overwhelmed? Karam Banham and Melissa Khalil can help you be “REVIV3D” in Christ. We also talk about the state of dating and hookup culture with Dr. Randall Smith.

Dr. Angela Costley offers a Hebrew Catholic's perspective on the Book of Acts.

Matthew Bunson reports on the USCCB Fall Assembly and we reflect on the meaning of Sacred Music with Peter Carter.

Leah Sharibu is a young Nigerian girl, held by Boko Haram since 2018. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer tells her story, and Tyler Blanski has some rugged wisdom for faithful dads.

The USCCB has elected Archbishop Paul Coakley to serve as its next president. Matthew Bunson reports from the Fall Assembly in Baltimore. We also discuss prioritizing family time with Dr. Greg Popcak and the Biblical basis for the Creed with Barnabas Aspray.

Today we celebrate the Feast of Leo the Great, who helped clarify the Church's teaching on the humanity and divinity of Christ. Matthew Bunson joins us with more.

Jesus cleanses the Temple in this Sunday's Gospel – what does that have to do with a Feast of a Dedication of a Basilica? Rob Corzine joins us.

Marcus reflects on how Christians must not forget their Jewish roots and we discuss the Roman empire and the rise of the West with Dr. Matthew Bunson.

Dr Greg Popcak discusses how parenting can be a spiritual exercise and Fr. Robert Miller shares the stories of Civil War chaplains.

A new Vatican document has nixed the Marian title of “co-redemptrix.” Marcus takes a closer look, and we discuss the rise of Critical Theory with Carl Trueman.

Marcus discusses how remembering Israel is remembering Christ and Doug Keck looks at recent comment on belief by Joe Rogan.

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of All Souls. We unpack the Sunday readings with Rob Corzine and explore why Catholics “pray to dead people” with Karlo Broussard.

What does it mean to call Mary Co-Redemptrix? Matthew Bunson joins us.

Is your child or someone else you love battling an addiction? Dr Ray Guarendi joins us with some advice.

Greg Popcak discusses how we can build the Kingdom, one relationship at a time, and Steve Ray celebrates the Month of the Rosary.

After the Obergefell decision, Time Magazine declared transgenderism “the next great civil rights movement.” Why hasn't it produced the same results? Mark Regnerus joins us.

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday Gospels and Jesus' warning that whoever exalts himself will be humbled.

Venezuela's president has accused a Cardinal of plotting against a saint's canonization. Matthew Bunson tells us the details and we discuss the primacy of Christ's kingship with Douglas Bushman.

Paul Kengor tells the story of JPII's fight against Communism and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discusses why America needs faithful Christians now more than ever.

Ed Clancy joins us with a report on Christian Persecution and we unpack CS Lewis' Mere Christianity with Andrew Swafford.

David Bonagura discusses the two forms of Christian service and Derek Rotty looks at Fulton Sheen's response to the modern world.

We unpack the Sunday Readings with Rob Corzine and discuss the Old Testament canon with Gary Michuta.

Did the story of Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac ever seem…off? We discuss it with Monica Miller.

In this hour we are talking with different women leaders in the Church about their experience as Daughters of Christ.

Dr Greg Popcak shares John Paul II's Blueprint for Joy and former abortionist Dr Haywood Robinson tells his story of conversion.

Doug Keck celebrates the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima and Marcus discusses Columbus Day – or is it Indigenous Peoples' Day? We also look at a UN official's call for a ban on surrogacy with Dr. Rachel Coleman.

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus meets and heals 10 lepers. We unpack the theme of gratitude in the readings with Rob Corzine, and talk about evangelizing in Scotland with Terry Quinn. Also, Kevin Murphy of the Cardinal Newman Society looks at new trends in Catholic education.

Abraham is from the Old Testament — how can he be a saint? Steve Ray is our guest.

We talk about the life-giving waters of Baptism with Karlo Broussard.

Dr. Popcak joins us with tips for how couples can work towards compassionate problem resolution, and we discuss Pascal's defense of faith with Dr. Paul Seaton.