Kresta In The Afternoon

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.

Monica Miller walks us through the Incarnational, Marian and Eucharistic themes in Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ.

Marcus and Rob Corzine prepare for Holy Week by discussing the Palm Sunday readings and Jesus's role as the new Pentecost.

Matthew Bunson reports on the USCCB ending its partnership with the federal government for refugee resettlement and David Bonagura helps with tough questions for Catholics.

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has the details on a woman arrested in the UK for praying in front of an abortion clinic and Will Estrada has an update on homeschool legislation in Illinois. We also discuss St. Paul's writings on the Cross with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Pro-lifer Savannah Craven was assaulted last week in New York. She shares her story, and Dr. Greg Popcak discusses John Paul II's Universal call to Holiness for families.

Theodore McCarrick has died, but the stains of his scandal live on. We talk with Matthew Bunson, and Nathaniel Peters dicusses how Neil Postman predicted America “amusing itself to death.”

“Let he who has no sin cast the first stone.” So says Jesus in Sunday's Gospel – we unpack the readings with Rob Corzine. We also rethink the Enlightenment with Joseph Stuart.

A collegiate fencer was disqualified after she refused to compete against a transgender opponent. Marcus takes a look at the story, and Steve Ray discusses why we say the Mass is a Sacrifice.

Is it “religious” to love your neighbor? Andrea Picciotii-Bayer discusses a SCOTUS case that is attempting to answer that question, and we discuss the meaning and power of God's love with Peter Herbeck.

How did law schools become lawless? Ilya Shapiro joins us. and we get a Catholic view of finance from Chris McMahon. Also, Marcus looks at the Christian imagery behind the original story of Snow White.

Steve Weidenkopf tells the story of Catholic heroes that history turned into villains.

Rob Corzine joins us to unpack the Sunday Readings and the Parable of the prodigal son.

Mother Angelica died on this day in 2016. Matthew Bunson honors her wit and wisdom and also discusses the latest Church news, and Will Estrada looks at how a Illinois homeschooling bill overreaches.