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Dr. Matthew Bunson visits to discuss the Consecration of the United States with Teresa. The Inside Word with Peter Gagnon, President of EWTN Studios looks ahead at EWTN programming. Greg and Julie Alexander of AlexanderHouse.org join for a monthly marriage encounter and discuss the decline of marriage. T's Two Sense is a listen to the homily from the Consecration, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk discusses news about gene editing on the unborn.
7:00 - Tom Riello discusses Magnifica Humanitas7:20 - Fr Tad Pacholczyk on the abortion pill becoming widely available7:40 - Fr Ken Amadi on Church Life Africa
Happy Ascension Thursday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the relationship between this feast and the upcoming feast of Pentecost. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with gardening tips from the Bible, Gary Michuta with more Messianic prophecies from the Old Testament, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting mental health treatment. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Ascension Prayer Jesus, I honor You on the feast of Your Ascension into heaven. I rejoice with all my heart at the glory into which You entered to reign as King of heaven and earth. When the struggle of this life is over, give me the grace to share Your joy and triumph in heaven for all eternity. I believe that You entered into Your glorious Kingdom to prepare a place for me, for You promised to come again to take me to Yourself. Grant that I may seek only the joys of Your friendship and love, so that I may deserve to be united with You in heaven. In the hour of my own homecoming, when I appear before Your Father to give an account of my life on earth, have mercy on me. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: Tomato Basil Bruschetta 3 cups cherry tomatoes diced or quartered ⅓ cup basil leaves finely chopped – a handful ¼ cup olive oil divided ¼ teaspoon salt 1 French baguette ¼ cup balsamic vinegar Instructions In a mixing bowl, add 3 cups diced cherry tomatoes, ⅓ cup finely chopped basil leaves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix everything and set aside. Slice the baguette. Brush both sides with the remaining olive oil. Broil for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until your get a golden/brown crust. Top the baguette slices with tomato/basil mixture and balsamic drizzle. ***** Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org. Clare Ann Ath’s article on the benefits of playing outside can be found here. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re less than a month away from Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th Anniversary banquet! June 13th at the Sharonville Convention Center, join Matt and Anna (and Paul!), along with keynote speaker and Mass celebrant Fr. Wade Menezes, Ken Craycraft, and bishops and priests who’ve been part of our mission, to celebrate a quarter century of sharing the Catholic Faith over the airwaves. Individual tickets are $150 to the banquet, and include dinner, wine, and dessert…. it’ll be an epic birthday celebration! Register here. ***** Happy feast of Our Lady of Fatima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to discuss what we can learn from modern accounts of Mary’s appearances. Other guests include Gary Zimak to reflect on how the apostles reacted to the Ascension, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk to discuss why the Church stands against IVF in light of federal government efforts to promote it. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. ***** Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org. More about Fr. Ken Amadi and Church Life Africa can be found at ascensionpress.com. Derek Rotty, author of Praying with Sacred Art Dr. Marcus Peter, author of Not Finished Yet Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emily Jaminet joins to talk about the upcoming Consecration of the United States on June 11th. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk looks over surrogacy and IVF, discussing the long term affect on children. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the importance of happiness in our faith life, Newman Guide News welcomes Kelly Salomon and special guest Dr. Jonathan Sanford from the University of Dallas
Father Mitch Pacwa discusses the latest in the Middle-East on Cultural Connections. Dr. Monical Miller looks at the backlash that Shri Thanedar faces over dismissing the barbarity of abortion. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at how we overcome negativity and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is our guest to talk surrogacy, IVF, and the long term effects it has on children.
Hour 2 for 4/27/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Fr. Tad Pacholczyk covers Pope Leo's comments on the German Church and same-sex blessings (32:16) and the death penalty (47:20). Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.com/
John Martignoni discusses Christ's prayer for Christian Unity at the Last Supper, Fr Tad Pacholczyk explores some of the science around organ donation, and Mother Mary Joseph on the beauty of Vocations.
Edward Pentin with a preview of Pope Leo XVI's Apostolic Journey to Africa, April 13-23. Dr. Walid Phares & Gazelle Sharmahd on the current state of the US-Iran conflict after a limited ceasefire was declared. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk covers the latest pro-life and bioethics news.
Hour 2 for 3/30/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joins Drew to discuss organ donation and human composting (26:16), organ donation (34:23), the tragic story of the Spanish woman euthanized (40:53), and the increasing need for organ donation (43:21). Link: Walk to Mary Dinner
“Where does the Church stand on the ethics of Neuralink?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of technology and morality, while also addressing the ethical considerations surrounding frozen embryos and the implications of pharmaceutical birth control methods. Additionally, the conversation touches on the responsibilities of attorneys in providing ethical healthcare advice in line with Catholic teaching. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:30 – Where does the Church stand on the ethics of Neuralink? 18:32 – We have frozen embryos from before we became Catholic. What is the ethical way to handle them? 33:50 – Do all pharmaceutical birth control methods prevent implantation of the embryo? 42:14 – I'm an attorney. What do I need to know to give good ethical advice about healthcare directives? I have clients that want things that might contradict Catholic teaching. Can I not draft the document for them?
Fr. Pat Driscoll on how to train for martyrdom this Lent, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk talks faith and science, and Jonathan Liedl covers Santiago Schnell trying to save higher education.
Teresa chats with Siobhan Fallon Hogan, host of the new EWTN podcast "Catholics & Cappuccinos." Plus Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, T's Two Sense, and Kelly Salomen and Dr. Denise Donohue with Newman Guide News!
Kelsey Reinhardt of CatholicVote highlights their new digital platform https://zeale.co/ Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us to Turin for the Olympics, as they'll be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk visits to look at a news story regarding an IVF pregnancy mixup. Also, Valencia Moynihan previews her book " God; book, Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with their Bodies "
Tom Riello on the myth of secular education, Fr Tad Pacholczyk talks Faith and Science, and Christopher Carstens details how to develop a liturgical conscience.
Tom Riello wraps up 2025, Fr Tad Pacholczyk discusses cloning animals, and Fran Maier on Santa's Secret Police.
Fr. Tad joins us to discuss the Pro-life Cause, what bioethics is, and how faith is integral to both
Tom Riello reflects on the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on Faith and science, and Principal Blake Stein provides an update from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School.
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Hour 3 for 9/4/25 Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joined Drew to discuss human composting and Catholic burial (1:00). Topics: cremation (8:34), embalming (16:39), keeping remains of family (21:10), donating body to science (26:52), and relics (29:03). Then, Doug Hinderer joined Drew to discuss successful marriage prep (36:21). Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.org/meet-the-ethicists/fathertad Original Air Date: 5/21/25
Hour 1 for 8/29/25 Drew was joined by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk to discuss a wide-range of issues including Elon Musk and AI (4:06), Neuralink (19:48), brain death and organ donation (28:15), cryogenic freezing (37:46), and Courage International (41:56). Original Air Date: 7/26/24
Tom Riello on St. Augustine's 'City of God', Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on a gift with an expiration date, and Gina Christian talks resurrection.
Hour 3 for 7/22/25 Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joined Drew to discuss human composting and Catholic burial (1:00). Topics: cremation (8:48), embalming (16:40), keeping remains of family (21:05), donating body to science (26:51), and relics (29:03). Then, Doug Hinderer joined Drew to discuss successful marriage prep (36:39). Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.org/meet-the-ethicists/fathertad Original Air Date: 5/21/25
Fr. Pat Driscoll on why there will not be marriage in Heaven, Fr Tad Pacholczyk on the push for super babies, and Julia Jakes on Spirit Juice Studios Bible School
Hour 2 for 7/17/25 John Harper and Elizabeth prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk covered a designer baby company out of Silicon Valley (26:49) and genetic screenings (40:21). Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.org/
In this episode, Catholic bioethicist Fr. Tad Pacholczyk tackles tough moral questions about teenage medical consent, frozen embryo implantation in older women, and the ethics of sustaining life through new technologies. Hear a thoughtful Catholic perspective on where moral lines are drawn in modern medicine and why intention, consent, and dignity matter in every case. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 20:24 – What are the reasonable limits to sustaining a pregnancy, such as the case you were discussing vs embryos conceived in IVF? 30:03 – Regarding the Georgia situation, since keeping dead person vitals going a new technology, would this be done only at the consent of the mother? Would that solve the dilemma? 34:59 – I have a 13-year-old son. We were told that at 14 we would be asked to leave the room for our son to decide if he wanted to make his own medical decisions alone with the doctor. Are you familiar with this situation and would this be ethical? 44:19 – Would it be ethical to implant a frozen embryo in a woman who is 60 years of age knowing that the pregnancy would probably not be viable?
Hour 1 for 6/26/25 Seth Elliot joined Drew to discuss the housing crisis (15:31). Callers: my college degree hasn't given me much (20:46) and big companies are buying up too much housing (24:20). Then, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk covered the moral dilemma "should I give my kidney away?" (28:20). Callers/Topics: I discerned not to give my kidney away (36:35), forced donations (40:22), I would donate my kidney (42:32), I am a kidney donor (43:31), and my wife and I donated kidneys (45:30). Links: http://NotreDameFCU.com/Mortgage https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.org/
Fr. Tad Pacholczyk talks with Vanessa about the SCOTUS ruling in Tennessee regarding transition treatments. Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins to discuss Religious Freedom Week. Plus, Patrick O'Hearn visit ands highlights his newest book "Saints Come In All Shapes and Sizes".
Tom Riello on the Theology of Tears, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on the dangers of Yoga.
Doug Keck checks in and reviews upcoming programming on EWTN. Fact check Friday highlights an interview with Bishop Robert Barron on the importance of breaking away from technology. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk talks over Pope Leo and bioethics. Plus, Steve Ray (aka Jerusalem Jones) talks Pentecost and walks us through the Holy Land and the upper room.
U.S. Congressman Chris Smith on the federal spending bill making its way through Congress, and the ongoing civil war raging in Sudan. Gordon Chang on the Chinese nationals arrested in Michigan for smuggling hazardous materials, the U.S. China trade war, and much more. Bioethicist Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Ph.D., on the aggressive push for assisted suicide in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Doug Keck checks in and reviews upcoming programming on EWTN. Fact check Friday highlights an interview with Bishop Robert Barron on the importance of breaking away from technology. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk talks over Pope Leo and bioethics. Plus, Steve Ray (aka Jerusalem Jones) talks Pentecost and walks us through the Holy Land and the upper room.
Hour 3 for 5/21/25 Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joined Drew to discuss human composting and Catholic burial (1:00). Topics: cremation (8:34), embalming (16:39), keeping remains of family (21:10), donating body to science (26:52), and relics (29:03). Then, Doug Hinderer joined Drew to discuss successful marriage prep (36:21). Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.org/meet-the-ethicists/fathertad
Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Mobile, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on the pregnancy case in GA, and Fr Jeff Kirby on unity.
Tom Riello discusses the draw of Catholicism for those who looking for the truth, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk discusses whether reviving dead animal species is a good idea, and Dan Burke covers spiritual renewal.
Hour 3 for 4/10/25 Drew was joined by Dr. John Bergsma to discuss the CIA's attempts for look for the Ark of the Covenant (1:28), where the Ark might be (15:50), if we'll ever find it, and how Mary is the new Ark. Then, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joined Drew to discuss the possibility of 'de-extinction' (27:32) and if good can come from it (40:46). Links: https://www.johnbergsma.com/ https://stpaulcenter.com/ https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.org/
Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss the Trump administration's position on IVF, and Robert Overmeyer tells his story of going from an altar boy to funeral director.
Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray discuss news from the Vatican including Pope Francis's release from the Gemelli Clinic. Dallas Jenkins on Season 5 of The Chosen. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on the Trump Administration's plan to freeze funding to Planned Parenthood.
Guest host Vanessa Denha-Garmo speaks with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. about the horrific slaughter of Christians in Syria. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk reacts to Trump's NIH nominee pledging to prohibit the use of aborted fetal tissue in research.
Fr. Tad Pacholozcyk dives into complex ethical and moral questions surrounding IVF, infertility, and conversing about IVF with struggling couples…
Hour 1 for 2/21/25 Alex Schadenberg joined guest-host John Harper about Canadian Euthanasia (8:23). Then, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joined John to discuss President Donald Trump's recent IVF Executive Order (27:16).
Sr. Deirdre Byrne, M.D., Robert Royal, and Fr. Gerald Murray discuss Pope Francis' health. Archbishop Joseph Naumann on Church teaching & U.S. immigration policy. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on Trump's IVF executive order.
Tom RIello dives into the Apostle's Creed, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk discusses sterilization of young people, and Dan Burke on his book "Navigating the Interior Life."
Questions Covered: 30:17 – In light of the new Vatican document, is it sinful to hold an anti-AI position? I don't think we can practically use AI well. 34:10 – In another country (Switzerland), are they doing A.I. confession? Is this possible? What are the repercussions of this if true? 36:41 – Is the Vatican / Catholic Church open to inputting the Archives into A.I.? 46:50 – I think A.I. is great for making my life a bit easier (opinion/comment, not question). 49:29 – I was praying with the rosary with Archbishop Fulton Sheen on YT, but something didn't feel right (I remember him live); it turned out to be an A.I. generated voice. Is it okay to pray with A.I. generated resources? 51:54 – I heard that God created man and Satan created A.I. because Satan can only copy God's power; is this logical? …
Hour 2 for 12/27/24 Drew was joined by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk to discuss a wide-range of issues including Elon Musk and AI (4:06), Neuralink (19:48), brain death and organ donation (28:15), cryogenic freezing (37:46), and Courage International (41:56). Links: https://couragerc.org/ https://www.fathertad.com/ https://everlastinghills.org/ Original Air Date: r 7/26/24