Conversations with Consequences

With the success of yet another hit album, Father Thomas Joseph White—founding member of The Hillbilly Thomists—joins us to discuss Strange Land and the power of evangelizing through bluegrass and sacred music. Annie Powell shares why families should register early for Camp Wojtyla, the thriving JPII-inspired mountain adventure camp in Colorado that immerses young people in faith and creation, com...

As Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after his operation this week, the TCA team calls on Catholics to pray for the intercession of St. Peregrine, reflecting on his public witness and the impact it might be having on all those suffering from cancer. As AI has now even become a tool for parenting, Abby McCloskey joins with some staggering statistics on how mothers are using AI--even over thei...

Ahead of the feast day of St. Carlo Acutis next week, producer David DiCerto joins us to look at his hit documentary, Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality. He shares how schools and parishes across the country can host their own feast day screenings of this landmark film. Plus, we celebrate the Marian month of October with Margarita Mooney Clayton as we explore the enduring power of the Rosary. Catch...

With beautiful moments still lingering after Pope Leo's apostolic journey to France, Solène Tadié joins to share her insights including the many heartfelt moments the Holy Father had visiting the "eldest daughter of the Church." Matt Haas provides an update on the Thank-a-Priest initiative and why we should highlight these shepherds that work tirelessly on behalf of the flock all over the world on...

With a new book about the beauty of big families coming out this fall, Catholic author and father of five Daniel Payne joins us to share his top cooking pro-tip for feeding a crowd: buy a Blackstone! Plus, as the Catholic dating app SacredSpark expands to live events in major cities across the country, co-founders Emily and Daniel Hussem discuss why so many young singles are starving for real-life...

As we anticipate the beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen, EWTN’s Dr. Matthew Bunson joins us to reflect on his own childhood encounter with the legendary archbishop and why Sheen’s words still resound with young Catholics today. Then, following the recent vote on assisted suicide in the UK, policy analyst Sarah Elliott shares her reaction and why human dignity should be at the core of all publ...

As we await the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Father Dave Tomaszycki joins us to explore writings on the devil by the soon-to-be-blessed. In On the Demonic, Sheen shifts our focus away from darkness and points us toward our greatest defenses: the blood of Jesus, the name of Jesus, and the Blessed Mother. Later, in light of recent tragic events and the ongoing conversation surrounding m...

This week, the TCA team dives into sacred beauty, architecture, and the power of sacred spaces. We’re joined by Grady Connolly to discuss his new book, Basilicas: A Pilgrim's Guide to America's Most Remarkable Catholic Churches, and what it means to experience these holy sites as a pilgrim rather than a tourist. Then, Clayton Ferguson drops in to give us an insider preview of Luminiscence coming t...

With the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen next month, Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria joins to share some of the intimate details he knows about the soon-to-be-Blessed including the miracle that paved the way for this next step on Sheen's road to sainthood: Baby James Engstrom surviving after not having a pulse for 61 minutes. He also talks about Sheen's devotion to a daily...

Father Thomas Petri joins us to discuss his vocation to the Dominican Order and why the charism of the Order of Preachers is to engage the culture, bringing the light of Christ into the public square—especially surrounding critical issues like the severe abortion legislation recently passed in Massachusetts. We also visit with Mike Romano, the voice behind EWTN's beloved children's program, Tomkin...

Jeffrey Bruno’s powerful photos and stories have moved hearts across the country, especially through his coverage of this past year’s National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. He joins us to share his personal journey of reversion—after decades in the heavy metal music industry—and what drives him to capture the most inspiring moments of Catholic life today. Plus, with a major women's conference right arou...

On this week’s show, vampire fiction meets the Catholic faith! Sister Allison Regina Gliot joins us to discuss her In Aeternum trilogy — and how a story about vampires can actually teach us about grace, mercy, and the Eucharist. Plus, EWTN host and travel expert Teresa Tomeo takes us on a pilgrimage through Italy! She’s diving into the life of St. Francis of Assisi, sharing how a pivotal moment in...

Joining us this week, Noelle Mering of the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses her new book, No Contact, shedding light on the seductive ideologies driving families apart—and how to restore those broken bonds. Ahead of next month’s theatrical release, Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda previews American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story, reflecting on the heroic virtue of the humble Oklahoma farm boy tur...

With the sainthood causes of Rhoda Wise and Sigrid Undset making strides, "Miracle Hunter" Michael O'Neill joins us with the latest updates—including intimate details on the miracle attributed to Venerable Fulton Sheen. Later, Matchmaker Madigan shares her movement to help young Catholics find love and marriage. Plus, as we approach World Grandparents' Day and the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, T...

With the tragic news of the murder of Catholic politician Ann Widdecombe in the UK, Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register joins to share the latest details on what police are calling a "targeted attack." Then, as The Atlantic does a deep dive on the "end of reading," Catholic author and blogger Amy Welborn sheds light on the ways readers of all ages are still engaging with the written wo...

As Catholic economist Catherine Pakaluk recently highlighted the beautiful joys of siblings in The New York Times, the TCA team discusses their own experiences as mothers of large families. They reiterate the countless blessings and unique upside of a full house—including how a young sibling can be a balm to older teens struggling with depression or anxiety. Next, we sit down with Catholic mother...

As these United States celebrate 250 years this Fourth of July, Msgr. Roger Landry discusses the Catholic roots of our country and the many great American saints including the North American Martyrs. We also get a sneak peek of Meghan Cox Gurdon's new book, Free Range Girl, coming to bookstores this Fall. Set in the spirit of 1976, the memoir is a "powerful and luminous look back at a childhood th...

After Pope Leo's historic trip to Spain, art historian Elizabeth Lev joins to discuss the towering La Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, and Antoni Gaudi, the venerable architect who worked indefatigably on the project. Lev also discusses the impact St. Peter's Basilica had on her own faith life, and why cathedrals are built to turn our gaze toward Heaven. Catholic author Emily Stimpson Chapma...

This week on the show, Becket Fund President Mark Rienzi joins Ashley McGuire to discuss a deeply moving letter sent by Pope Leo himself ahead of the firm's 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala. Then, Catholic psychologist Dr. Gregory Popcak breaks down a viral moment on forgiveness from the Holy Father’s trip to Spain and shares his BeDADitudes for being an awesome dad this Father's Day. Finally, Monsignor...

Fran Maier joins to share his favorite parts of Pope Leo's new AI encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' and we also mark the 100th birthday of Jerome Lejeune as the First Things editor shares intimate details about what he has learned raising a child with Down syndrome. Rebecca Dougherty also joins discussing Pope Leo's favorite book, 'The Practice of the Presence of God,' and why every Catholic shou...

We continue to sift through Pope Leo's 'Magnifica Humanitas' with Professor Paolo Carozza of Notre Dame's Law School. Also serving as chair of the Meta Oversight Board, Carozza explained why he thinks the encyclical is "a profound and prophetic document," and why there is a need now to "develop a new politics" for the "whole persons and for all persons," as the Holy Father wrote. As we look ahead...

With the release of Pope Leo's highly anticipated encyclical on artificial intelligence, Dr. Fernanda Psihas, considers the document under the lens of the feminine genius as we look to the Blessed Mother for guidance to be 'weavers of hope' as the Holy Father urges us all to do. As a scientist and physicist, she found Pope Leo's words to be very unifying especially when bridging the gap between sc...

As Catholics around the world await Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI coming out early next week, Father Robert Spitzer joins to discuss what we might expect from the document especially as it pertains to the dangers of artificial intelligence and the impact this new digital arena is having on the economy. As creator of his own AI tools, the EWTN host also discusses why theologically sound AI concep...

As we mark 1 year of a Leonine papacy, Katie Prejean McGrady joins to reflect on the accessibility of Pope Leo XIV and what it was like to MC an event with the Holy Father and 5 teens who asked about mental health, prayer life, and AI. We also look ahead to his upcoming encyclical and the lens of joy he might bring to the topic of humanity while delving into the dangers of artificial intelligence....

With a new book released just this week, Margarita Mooney Clayton discusses 'When Mary Calls: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God,' a theological exploration weaving in 7 encounters with Mary who "acts as a bridge... a living spiritual mother who guides individuals through danger, loss, and spiritual renewal, ultimately leading them closer to God." As Pope Leo XIV marks one year as the Vi...