Podcast appearances and mentions of tad pacholczyk

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

We all will die someday. Do you have a plan to die well? Or maybe you've been selected to help make decisions for a loved one when they can't. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk brings the ethics of the Catholic Church and his pastoral heart into these hard but essential conversations. An episode everyone should watch! You can learn more about this topic with Fr. Tad from his video mentioned in the podcast, “The Gift of Dying Well” found at https://vimeo.com/bioethicsvideos. For more locally, consider attending the End-of-Life Seminar and lunch presented by the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota on Nov. 1 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Sioux Falls from 11 am to 12:30 pm. RSVP by contacting John Potts at 605-280-1929.

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.

The case in Georgia of a pregnant woman who suffered brain death has stirred up a lot of emotion and rightly many questions about the ethics of the situation. Who better to wade into this topic than Fr. Tad Pacholczyk? As senior ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, Fr. Tad walks through what's happening and why it matters, especially from a Catholic perspective. An episode not to miss!

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.

Happy feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the life and legacy of this great early Church Father. Other guest include Marlon De La Torre on evangelization and catechesis, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent! Download our PDF, cut up the cards, and hand them out to your friends who are looking for something edifying to listen to during Lent… Switch to Catholic Radio for Lent – Download and Print ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome actress Joelle Maryn to discuss her new book, “Become the Fire.” Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** Morning prayer of John Henry Newman May the Lord support us all the day long,Till the shades lengthen and the evening comes,and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over,and our work is done.Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging,and holy rest, and peace at the last. ***** Joelle Maryn, author of Become the Fire Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org. Fr. William Slattery, author of Enchanted by Eternity Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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…

Kristan Hawkins reacts to a bombshell report exposing botched procedures and poor conditions at Planned Parenthood clinics. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk comments on Trump's Executive Order on IVF access. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our Bible verse of the week.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to share information about and prayers for the Holy Father. Guests include Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Suscipe Prayer of St. Ignatius Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,my memory, my understanding,and my entire will,All I have and call my own.You have given all to me.To you, Lord, I return it.Everything is yours; do with it what you will.Give me only your love and your grace,that is enough for me. ***** Andrew Petiprin is online at spesalviinstitute.com. Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristan Hawkins reacts to a bombshell report exposing botched procedures and poor conditions at Planned Parenthood clinics. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk comments on Trump's Executive Order on IVF access. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our Bible verse of the week.

Happy feast of St. Peter Damian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to. Dr. Matthew Bunson about his legacy as a Doctor of the Church. They also welcome Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more… ***** A Prayer to St. Peter Damian for Insomniacs St. Peter Damian, you were an insomniac for a long period of time. You understand how difficult it is to function after a sleepless night, how hard it is to be kind, understanding and loving when you are exhausted, how frustrating it is to be tired and unable to do your best. Please intercede for us before the throne of God and ask that if it be His will, they may be able to sleep at night and no longer suffer from insomnia. If it is not God’s will at this time, we ask for the grace to use any sleepless hours as a time of prayer, offering that sleeplessness for the souls who most need God’s love and mercy. ***** Dr. Ben Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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."

Best of “Catholic Connection” with Conor Gallagher, Paul Vaughn and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk.

Best of “Catholic Connection” with Conor Gallagher, Paul Vaughn and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk.

We look at new Executive Orders from President Trump with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk concerning school choice, ending radical indoctrination, and restricting sex-change procedures for minors.

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? …

We look at new Executive Orders from President Trump with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk concerning school choice, ending radical indoctrination, and restricting sex-change procedures for minors.

Tom Riello on thinking with the mind of the church, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on chemically generated life, and Dan Burke on his book "Navigating the Interior Life." 

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

David Bonagura on how we can participate best in Advent, Todd and Ellen look at the news from a Catholic perspective, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk discusses what dying with dignity really means.

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk reacts to UK lawmakers voting in favor of a bill that would legalize assisted dying. Catholic singer-songwriters Matt Maher and Sarah Kroger promote the 2026 Good News Cruise!

Tom Riello joins the show to discuss Fr. Frank Sofie's book "Martyrs of the Eucharist," Fr. Tad Pacholczyk covers the inaccurate portrayal of medical procedures by the media, and Dan Burke talks about navigating the interior life. 

Hour 3 for 9/6/24 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), cryogentic freezing (37:46), and Courage International (41:56).  Original Air Date: 7/26/24