Kresta In The Afternoon

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer's preteen daughter has recently developed a close friendship with another family's toddler-aged children. This can serve as a model for Catholic living. She joins us. We dive into this month's celebration of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts with Steve Ray.

Have you ever seen an adult behaving badly and wondered if they were ever disciplined as a kid? Childhood discipline has lifelong effects – and not just on how we behave. It also predicts the way we resolve conflicts as adults. We discuss Discipleship Discipline with Dr Greg Popcak.

The book of Genesis is a deeply mysterious work, introducing the entire story of salvation history. Dr Mary Healy joins us to dive into its meaning.

Washington archbishop Cardinal Robert McElroy has removed Msgr. Stephen Rossetti from his role as the Archdiocese exorcist. Matthew Bunson has the details.

Luma Simms discusses how we can "re-americanize" America

Dr. Dam Guernsey looks at the future of education in an AI age.

Michael New looks at how abortion drug sellers are avoiding federal laws.

Noelle Mering responds to the New York Times' claim that the Church is obsessed with "pelvic theology."

Matthew Bunson recaps the latest on the SSPX and other Church news.

Marcus discusses why the Pope should address modern issues such as AI and Christopher Hazell shares how his search for meaning led him back to the Church.

AI expert Brendan Newell shares his thoughts on Pope Leo's new encyclical.

Marcus reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday Readings and Adam van Wart discusses how the Spirit moved through the apostles.

The Synod Report shows how the abuse of language can lead to the abuse of power. Randall Smith joins us.

On the anniversary of his conversion, Marcus shares how he encountered the love of Jesus, and Steve Ray shares five fun terms for Mary.

Fr. Dave Tomaszycki looks at Fulton Sheen's battle plan for spiritual warfare.

Could Pedro Ballester become the first Gen Z saint?

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Mike Aquilina looks at Mary's pivotal role throughout history.

New legislation introduced today would ensure parents can arrange for burial or cremation after a pregnancy loss. Michael New has the details.

Dr. Mark Miravalle celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima.

Steve Ray looks at Pentecost then and now in the Bible.

Sister Maris Stella of the Sisters of Life discusses serving the poorest of the poor in New York City.

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Dr. Jerome Foss looks at the vision of the Founding Fathers.

Matthew Bunson reports on the meeting between Pope Leo and Marco Rubio and we discuss evangelization at the Catholics at the Shore conference.

Jason Shanks shares how an extended stay in the ICU, during which he nearly died, changed his understanding of the Eucharist.

Paul Kengor discusses Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church.

Will the Church revival last? David Deavel looks at the numbers.

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings and Nathaniel Peters looks at the history of Catholic conversions.

The DOJ has issued a new report on eradicating anti-Christian bias in federal government. Matthew Bunson has the details.

Has the Culture of Death...died? Joseph Pearce joins us.

Deacon Harold joins us for a dynamic hour, discussing our identity in Christ.

Doug Keck discusses the weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and Paul DeHart looks at how Christianity subervted the Roman Empire.

We unpack the Sunday Readings with Rob Corzine and look at Pope Leo's response to the German bishops with Carl Olson.

Michael Pakaluk shares how he and his wife life a "communist" marriage.

Marcus looks at today's Gospel, when Jesus declares He is the Bread of Life, and we reflect on the cross of infertility with Leigh Snead.

Strong and faithful fathers must first be strong and faithful young men. Michael New joins us.

Marcus imagines a conversation between Mother Angelica and Hitler, who share a birthday, and Fr. Sebastian Wolfe reflects on the sufferings of the Holy Family.

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday readings.

Matthew Bunson reports on a crazy week of Church news and Marcus honors the legacy of Pope Benedict, whose birthday is today.

Marcus asks if the pope should "stay out of politics" and Fr. Mike Driscoll discusses the power of the angels.

Was Pius XII “Hitler's Pope?” Ron Rychlak joins us.

Steve Ray gives us a convert's take on the Eucharist.