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Well-known Catholic speaker and author Al Kresta speaks with people from all walks of life on various topics of the day, and about their walk with the Lord.

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    Whoever Loves Me Will Keep my Word

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 57:00


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

    Nazis vs. the Soldiers of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 57:00


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

    Religious Liberty Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 57:00


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

    Normalcy at the JPII Institute?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 57:00


    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.

    Respecting Religious Freedom?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 53:00


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

    The Son of Man Glorified

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 57:00


    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.

    Pope Leo's American Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 56:00


    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.

    Care Workers' Conscience Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 57:00


    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.

    Catholic Social Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 57:00


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    Pope Leo Calls on Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 57:00


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

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    Pope Leo's First Homily

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 57:00


    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.

    Bets on Who Would be the Next Pope?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 57:00


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

    Attacks on the Seal of Confession

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 57:00


    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.

    The Saints on Parenting?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 57:00


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

    The Church Through a Political Lens?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 57:00


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

    The Right Side of the Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 57:00


    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.

    St. Joseph the Worker vs. Socialism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 57:00


    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.

    Catholic Charter School to the Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 57:00


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

    Lessons from Our Greatest Popes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 57:00


    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.

    Father Brian Mullady's Passing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 57:00


    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.

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    The Resurrection in History

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 57:00


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

    The Pathways Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 56:00


    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.

    The Death of Pope Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 57:00


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

    Mixed Messaging on Families?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 57:00


    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.

    The Pope Who Shook Up the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 55:00


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

    Good Friday, Death, and Christian Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 47:00


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

    A Cosmos Turned in on Itself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 47:00


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    The Right to Raise Your Own Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 56:00


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

    Triduum Tips!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 57:00


    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.

    Your Holy Week Holier?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 57:00


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

    Jesus Christ, our Living and Eternal Passover

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 47:00


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

    USCCB Ends Refugee Programs with Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 47:00


    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.

    Convicted for Holding Sign Outside UK Abortion Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 47:00


    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.

    John Paul II and the Family's Call to Holiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 47:00


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    Forgiving as Unity with Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 47:00


    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.”

    Be the First to Throw a Stone at Her

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 57:00


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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 57:00


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    Supreme Court Signals Support for Catholic Charities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 57:00


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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 57:00


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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 57:00


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

    The Prodigal Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 57:00


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    Mother Angelica's Timeless Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 57:00


    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.

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