Kresta In The Afternoon

Fr Paul Mariani tells the story of the rise of the Church in China.

Dr. Scott Hahn unpacks the Gospel of Matthew.

Andre Villeneuve helps us make sense of the Book of Sirach.

We discuss how Pentecost empowered the apostles with Rob Corzine and Adam van Wart.

We talk with George Weigel about the Catholic fix for higher education and firefighter Benjamin O'Brien shares his faith journey.

We celebrate the Month of the Sacred Heart with Steve Ray.

Dr Greg Popcak has advice for helping your kids express their emotions and Kitty Cleveland shares her father's story of going from prison to paradise.

Doug Keck looks at what Pope Leo said this weekend about Marriage and the Family, and Shannon Salter shares what happened when her family decided to offer the Sacrament of Confession at her father's wake.

Is the God of the Old Testament “meaner” than Jesus? Luke Lancaster joins us, and we unpack the Sunday Readings for the Feast of the Ascension with Rob Corzine.

Matthew Bunson reports on a strange proposal in the Diocese of Charlotte and we talk about the problems of the sexual revolution with Nathanael Blake.

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has the latest on a religious freedom case in Oklahoma and Christopher Kaczor remembers the late philosopher Alasdair Macintyre.

What can parents do when the conventional discipline strategies don't work? Dr. Greg Popcak joins us, and we discuss living and dying in the Nicene Creed with Jared Ortiz.

Memorial Day special: Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle shares prayers for military wives, Jack Watts tells the story of American hero Jimmy Davis, and Patrick O'Donnell discusses the Civil War origins of Memorial Day.

Rob Corzine dives into the Sunday Readings and Bill Cook looks at Pope Leo's Augustinian inspirations.

Joseph Pearce tells stories of the unknown Catholic resistance against the Nazis and we discuss the Enlightenment with Dr. Joseph Stuart.

Peter Kleponis joins us to take your calls on winning the battle against pornography.

Dr. Greg Popcak explains why he thinks Pope Leo is bringing the JPII Institute for the Family back to its roots, and we discuss the Catholic Intellectual Tradition with David Deavel. Also, Brandon Van Dyck looks at the past and future of DEI.

Derya Little shares her journey through the riddles of God from Islam to Christ.

Rob Corzine joins us to preview the Sunday readings and how they show the growth of the Kingdom of God, and Anne Hendershott discusses the Irony of Progressive Theologians.

What will happen to Pope Leo's American citizenship? Matthew Bunson reports from Rome as we prepare for the Installation Mass. Also, Chris Shannon discusses what happens when we attempt to align the Church with America, rather than align America with the Church.

What do we mean by a Post-Christian world? Marcus explains and we talk with Tim Staples of Catholic Answers about the dangers of viewing the Papacy with American eyes.

We discuss Catholic Social Teaching and Rerum Novarum with Kishore Jayabalan and the unanswered questions of Fiducia Supplicans with Dr. Eduardo Echeverria.

January Donovan discusses authentic womanhood and Adam Wright has an exciting update on his brain surgery recovery.

Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo shares his thoughts on Pope Leo IX and we talk about the Pope's Christology with Matt Swaim. Also in this hour, Rob Corzine looks ahead to the Sunday Readings.

Habemus Papam! Matthew Bunson, Eduardo Echeverria, and Daniel Lendman weigh in on the new papacy.

The State of Washington has passed legislation that would require priests to violate the Seal of the Confessional when reporting abuse. We talk with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and Roger Nutt looks at the challenges facing the next pope.

We celebrate the Month of Mary with Steve Ray, and Dr Greg Popcak discusses what the saints can teach us about parenting.

We look ahead to the Conclave with Doug Keck and discuss the lie of totalitarianism with Daniel Mahoney.

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus commands Peter to throw his nets over the other side of his boat – and they are instantly filled. WE unpack the readings with Rob Corzine and discuss the unintended consequences of the Reformation with Dr. Brad Gregory.

We contrast St. Joseph the Worker and the Marxist vision of the worker with Paul Kengor, and discuss the theology of the papacy with Dr, Michael Dauphinais.

Matthew Bunson reports from Rome as the Conclave approaches and we discuss God's plan for creation with Matthew Ramage.

Looking for a way to explain the Conclave to your kids? Katie Bogner has a book to help, and we discuss the Church's Apostolic hierarchy with Matthew Minerd.

Doug Keck remembers his friend Fr Brian Mullady, who passed away last week, and we discuss the history of the papacy with Dr. Michael Breidenbach.

How do we know Jesus rose from the dead? We examine the historical evidence with Michael Licona.

Dr. Ralph Martin discusses what's next for the Church following Pope Francis' papacy. Then, Marcus talks with Patrick O'Hearn about the grief of losing a child and invites you to share your stories.

George Weigel and Matthew Bunson report from Rome as thousands of pilgrims arrive for Pope Francis's funeral.

We continue our look at the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Dr. Greg Popcak discusses his mixed messaging on families, Deacon Harold-Burke Sivers reflects on the loss of a father, and we get a special tribute with Toledo Bishop Daniel Thomas.

We continue our look at the life of Pope Francis with Edward Pentin, John Cavadini, Peter Laffin and Doug Keck.

We discuss Suffering, the Blessed Mother, and Good Friday with Dr. Steve Doran and Randall Smith.

Andre Villeneuve discusses the Jewish roots of the Eucharist and we talk with Msgr. Michael Heintz about how love was manifested at the Last Supper.

Dr. Tom McGovern gives us a medical and spiritual analysis of what Christ suffered during His Passion.

Worried about how your kids will handle the long Triduum services? Dr Greg Popcak has tips for helping them understand these most sacred liturgies. Also, Steve Ray takes us on a virtual tour of Holy Week.