The Crisis Point

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?

The papacy has been a source of controversy since the earliest days of Christianity. How does understanding the debates of the first millennium help our debates over the papacy today?

With the Elon Musk takeover of Twitter, many Catholics hoped the days of woke censorship were over. While things have gotten better, there's still a strong bias against Catholics on the platform.

A recent series of articles by three respected Catholic scholars argued for the superiority of the new rite of the Mass over the old. We'll talk to a liturgical expert about the two rites, their relationship, their development, and how they compare.

The number of Catholic marriages are plummeting, and the bishops have a solution: Extend the time for marriage preparation. Why is does this solution badly miss the mark and what should be done to address the Catholic marriage crisis?

Advent is the forgotten liturgical season, lost in the secular Christmas season insanity. What can we do to reclaim Advent, to help us be truly prepared for the coming of Christ at Christmas?

It's obvious our country is deeply divided, and national elections don't seem to solve the problem. Is there another, more radical, solution that we're ignoring?

The sudden collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has raised a lot of uncomfortable questions about the cryptocurrency industry. What happened, and what does this implosion mean for the future of Bitcoin and other cryptos?

The role of a father in a woman's life cannot be overestimated. Today we'll talk to a woman whose father was a great example to her about what fathers should do to be good fathers for their daughters. We'll also look at what women can do who might not have had the best fathers.

Today is Election Day in the United States, so let's talk about Catholics, voting, and the current electoral situation: Do Catholics have to vote? If so, who should we vote for this year?

The Christian life could be summed up in a nutshell as the pursuit of holiness. Holiness is also the framework of the Sacred Scriptures? But what is holiness? We'll ask Scott Hahn to break down what the Bible and Catholic tradition say about holiness.

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G.K. Chesterton is one of the great Catholic literary figures of the early 20th century. His legacy continues to this day, particularly in the field of education. Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist joins Crisis Point to talk about how Chesterton still has an impact today, particularly in the “Chesterton Schools.”

Every week it seems a new scandal comes out of the Vatican, from financial mismanagement to controversial appointments to officials promoting heresy. What is a Catholic to do in the face of such corruption at the highest levels of the Church?

Every week it seems a new scandal comes out of the Vatican, from financial mismanagement to controversial appointments to officials promoting heresy. What is a Catholic to do in the face of such corruption at the highest levels of the Church?Eat Sleep NerdListen in on the geeky conversions of three life-long nerds.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

On the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, we'll look at its impact on the Church as well as its future.

On the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, we'll look at its impact on the Church as well as its future.On the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, we'll look at its impact on the Church as well as its future.Link: • Vatican II at 60: Time for Retirement (article)Support the show

During the pontificate of Francis there have been increasing calls to “resist” him, including a recent press conference announcing a “formal declaration of resistance to Pope Francis.” Can Catholics resist the pope, and if so, how do they do that without becoming Protestants?

During the pontificate of Francis there have been increasing calls to “resist” him, including a recent press conference announcing a “formal declaration of resistance to Pope Francis.” Can Catholics resist the pope, and if so, how do they do that without becoming Protestants?Links:“True Fathers Resist the Holy Father” by Timothy Flanders“The Morality of Correcting the Pope” by Dr. Michael SirillaDr. John Joy archives“The Catholic Teaching on Conscience” by Timothy Flanders“St. John Henry Newman's Conscience Against the Pope and the Vaccine” by Richard Greenhorn“The Dubia of Vatican One” by Timothy Flanders“The Crusade of Eucharistic Reparation” Support the show

Events in Ukraine have reached dangerous levels, as the threat of a nuclear World War III seem to grow with each passing day. What's going on? Who's to blame? How should Catholics respond?

Events in Ukraine have reached dangerous levels, as the threat of a nuclear World War III seem to grow with each passing day. What's going on? Who's to blame? How should Catholics respond?Support the show

The billion-dollar Amazon series Rings of Power is said to be based on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. But is it a faithful representation of Tolkien's worldview, or is it a modern bastardization profiting off the Tolkien name?

The billion-dollar Amazon series Rings of Power is said to be based on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. But is it a faithful representation of Tolkien's worldview, or is it a modern bastardization profiting off the Tolkien name?Links:Amazon's Tolkien (article)Rings of Power: Jeff Bezos's Billion Dollar Anti-Tolkien Fan Fiction (article) Ordinary People Extraordinary ThingsA podcast dedicated to sharing real life stories from ordinary people, just like you.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

The FBI swatting and arrest of a Catholic pro-life leader sent a clear message to the pro-life community: the government wants us to be silent. How will we respond?

The FBI swatting and arrest of a Catholic pro-life leader sent a clear message to the pro-life community: the government wants us to be silent. How will we respond?Support the show

An upcoming symposium in Dallas, Texas will look at the life of Blessed Karl of Austria, the last Habsburg Emperor who was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2004. What can we learn from this man? Links:• Blessed Emperor Karl Symposium • Blessed Karl of Austria website• Blessed Charles of Austria: A Holy Emperor and His Legacy (book)ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol ProbioticBreaks down the byproduct of alcohol responsible for rough mornings after drinking.BrandSupport the show

An upcoming symposium in Dallas, Texas will look at the life of Blessed Karl of Austria, the last Habsburg Emperor who was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2004. What can we learn from this man? Links:• Blessed Emperor Karl Symposium • Blessed Karl of Austria website• Blessed Charles of Austria: A Holy Emperor and His Legacy (book) ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol ProbioticBreaks down the byproduct of alcohol responsible for rough mornings after drinking.BrandSupport the show