The Crisis Point

We live in interesting times, with algorithms controlling our online behavior, machines taking over our thinking, and talk of alien visitations increasing. Kale Zelden joins Eric Sammons to break it all down.

Many disaffected Trump voters are considering sitting out the 2026 midterm election. Is that justifiable? Can Catholics sit out this election? Should they?

Many Catholics talk about the crisis in the Church today, and many actions are defended in reaction to that crisis. But what exactly is the crisis and how should we respond to it?

More than a year into Pope Leo's pontificate, and a few months after the SSPX episcopal consecrations, where is the traditional Catholic movement headed?

Last week's AI scare is just the latest in a growing list of supposed existential threats to the world. Why is doomerism so popular, particularly in recent years, and what is the proper Catholic attitude toward these claims?

Increasingly our culture excuses all types of behavior from women, and exalts the most narcissistic behavior from them. How did this happen and how can we return to normalcy?

Since the murder of Charlie Kirk one year ago, the MAGA movement has fractured. What caused it, and can it be reunited before the midterms or even 2028?

The growing sentiment against artificial intelligence, which is found particularly in the anti-datacenter movement, is often based on emotionalism, ignorance, and politics.

Stories of large numbers of non-Catholics converting to Catholicism have filled social media in recent years. But what do the numbers really say about how many people are converting?

A Jewish feminist biblical scholar was recently elected president of the Catholic Biblical Association. How could such a thing happen?

The question of how many souls will be lost is a perennial question in Church history, with a variety of answers. But is it the right question to ask?

Pope Leo and other Church leaders have been sending mixed signals regarding the future of the TLM. Will Traditionis Custodes remain the law of the Church, or will we return to the days of Summorum Pontificum?

Here's the completion of the last podcast (which was interrupted by a tornado) in which we give practical advice to both young and old on how to survive—and thrive—in an era of rising prices.

In spite of claims that we're entering a “Golden Age,” many young people are struggling under the weight of rising prices. What can Catholics—both young and old—do to help?

Almost forty years ago thousands of Christians were being arrested throughout the country for blocking abortion clinic doors. Here's my first-hand account of what we did and why we did it—and how it changed the pro-life movement for both good and ill.

Fr. James Martin recently argued that “gay” men should be ordained priests, in spite of explicit Vatican guidelines against the practice. What are the problems of ordaining even celibate men with same-sex attraction as priests?

When it comes to giving to the Church and to charity, how much of one's income should Catholics give? We'll look at what the Church has said over the years.

For those who recognize the severe crisis in the Church, there's a temptation to black-pill: to see only the chaff and none of the wheat. But that's another way Satan pulls souls away from God.

In today's world, creating a sane and sanctifying home life is incredibly difficult. Here are ten pillars to increase your chances of success.

Candace Owens has created a podcasting empire based on wild conspiracy theories, but the Tyler Robinson trial is revealing cracks in the facade. We'll look both at her and the problem of internet “personalities.”

For years the “Unite the Clans” movement tried to bring all traditional Catholic groups together under a common cause. Is this still possible after the SSPX consecrations?

The Vatican issues two decrees related to the SSPX episcopal consecrations, one on the penalties imposed and another on the procedures for those who wish to leave the SSPX. Who exactly is excommunicated, and does this mean a Catholic can't attend an SSPX Mass?

The key issue surrounding the upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations is whether they are justified by a “crisis” in today's Church. Is there a crisis, and if so, what is its nature and what responses are legitimate?

Stephen Spielberg's big-budget movie “Disclosure Day” is a failed attempt to capture our fascination with aliens and the spiritual consequences their disclosure might bring.

Recently the Archbishop of Detroit spoke of Islam as if he were himself a devout Muslim. Sadly, this is just the latest example in a decades-long love affair between the Catholic hierarchy and Islam.

The upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations have revealed the woeful state of Catholic catechesis, both from its critics and its supporters.

The recent collapse of multiple banks has led to worries about another financial collapse, perhaps even worse than 2008. We'll look at what happened, what it means, and where we go from here.

Ukraine is of course in the news now, but most people know little of its history that led to its current conflict with Russia. We're going to speak to a Ukrainian Catholic priest about both the history of Ukraine and the situation today.

As Pope Francis reaches 10 years in office, we reflect on his confusing, ideological, and scandalous papacy. How are Catholics to live under a bad pope?

Priests are, quite literally, the mediators between us and God. What does it mean to be priest? What are the challenge and the joys? We'll talk to a priest today about the sacred priesthood, and how the laity can help their priests.

The recent debate between Cardinal Robert McElroy and Bishop Thomas Paprocki brought into the open the growing divide among Catholics bishops. Can there be unity when bishops are following essentially different religions?

Two Catholics - Dr. Douglas Darnowski (Professor of Molecular Biology) and Dr. Kevin Mark (Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation) - debate whether theistic evolution or creationism is most compatible with Catholic teaching.

The Abrahamic Family House—a shared space housing a mosque, a synagogue, and a church—recently opened, and it's another sign that interreligious dialogue has transformed into religious indifference. Find out why efforts like these are contrary to the Catholic duty to evangelize.

Lent used to be a truly penitential time of the year for Catholics, but now we just talk about giving up chocolate or "fasting from judging." How can Catholics reclaim Lent and make it truly a time to prepare for Easter?

The Society of St. Pius X is perhaps the most controversial Catholic organization today. They have been accused of being schismatic and rejecting Vatican II. We'll talk to someone from the Society about their organization and the controversies that surround it.

When Covid hit almost three years ago, most Catholic bishops & priests went along with the (now-discredited) draconian government response. Why did so many blindly follow the narrative, even to the harm of souls?

Gun control is a perennially controversial topic in America, and many—if not most—Catholic bishops favor stricter gun control laws. But what is the Catholic position when it comes to guns?

It's been almost one year since Russia invaded Ukraine and there seems to be no end in sight to the conflict. Is this what the U.S. and other Western countries actually want?

Catholics rightly put their spiritual lives first. But what obligation do Catholics have to care for their bodies? And is there a connection between care for the body and care for the soul?

The Catholic Church in the U.S. has been in constant decline for 50 years, but that downward trend experienced three significant accelerations during that time. Find out what they are and what Catholics can do to reverse the downward spiral.

When we think of Satan and demonic forces we often think of spectacular events like demonic possessions or exorcisms. Yet how do demons quietly influence and impact us in our own spiritual lives?

One of the most powerful forces in today's world—and today's Church—is "Big Gay," the LGBTQ+ advocacy conglomerate. How do Catholics oppose it in today's cancel culture?

Perhaps no other organization within the Catholic Church has generated more controversy over the years than Opus Dei. We'll look at the foundations and purpose of this group and explore why it's so controversial.

The two main sources of criticism for what has happened in the Church since Vatican II are the conservative ("Reform of the Reform") and traditionalist camps. How are they similar and how are they different?

Another diocese has announced restrictions on the celebration of the Mass “ad orientem.” Why are bishops afraid of this ancient practice spreading in today's Church?

We're in a new year and that means resolutions. But what resolutions can Catholics make that will help them both body and soul, and how can we make sure we stick to them?

With the death of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), we look at his substantial legacy as theologian, priest, cardinal archbishop, head of the CDF, pope, and pope emeritus.

Faithful Catholics know the Church is in crisis, and we know the hierarchy is often corrupt and even evil. So how do we navigate this storm effectively without losing our souls?

It was recently announced that the Vatican dismissed Frank Pavone, the founder of Priests for Life and long-time pro-life leader, from the priesthood. How should Catholics respond to this news?

Bella Dodd is one of those mysterious figures who often comes up in discussions of Catholic conspiracy theories. But who was Bella Dodd and why should Catholics care?

The neocon narrative is crumbling, as more and more conservatives have rejected its empire-building foreign interventionism. What caused the growing rejection of neocon foreign policy, and why should Catholics also oppose the neocon narrative?