Conversations with Consequences

As we prepare for the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe next week and the Immaculate Conception this week, Cardinal Raymond Burke joins to discuss his beautiful devotion to Our Lady and the shrine in La Crosse, Wisconsin that just celebrated its 15th anniversary this year. We also speak with Brad Wilcox of the National Marriage Project about an intriguing new study that shows how parenting is key...

With the rise of anti-semitism on college campuses, Dr. Paul Shrimpton shares the history of the White Rose discussing his book, Conscience before Conformity: Hans and Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Resistance in Nazi Germany. Mary Rose Somarriba also joins with Ashley McGuire to discuss a new era of Verily Magazine, "home for content that elevates the everyday." Father Roger Landry also offers...

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, Ashley McGuire offers her top 5 classic films to watch with your family this winter, movies that "open the minds of children to deeper themes about truth and virtue and tell grand stories that expand their intellectual horizons." We also discuss the Litany of Humility as we strive to embrace a contemplative spirit this Advent. Father Roger Landry also offers...

Tragic news out of the UK this past week with another infant dying as a ward of the state--Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire discuss a critically ill infant, Indi Gregory and the fight her parents waged to save her life, amid glimpses of a spiritual warfare they encountered as her father felt "dragged to hell," inside a British courtroom. We also revisit with John Bursch of Alliance Defending Fr...

World-renowned author, speaker, and professor, Anthony Esolen joins Dr. Grazie Christie wading into Dante's Divine Comedy and delving into his newest venture Word and Song, a project that he and he wife are immersed in with the high hopes of ‘reclaiming the realm of the imagination for the good, the true and the beautiful.' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this...

With a new musical starring Antonio Banderas coming to theaters next Friday telling the Christmas story in a very unique way, we get a sneak peek of Journey to Bethlehem with 4-time Grammy nominee Adam Anders. We also get a glimpse into the life of a FOCUS missionary that is doing amazing work on the campus of the University of Miami! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare...

Ashley McGuire joins to discuss pop icon Britney Spears as she shared the news of the abortion she had at 19, a decision she said she felt forced into, calling it "one of the most agonizing things" she has experienced in her entire life. McGuire points to the reality that even wealth and fame don't save women from abortion pressure. With marriage in a decline, the Knights of Columbus are out with...

With Father Dave Pivonka calling Franciscan University a 'safe haven' for Jewish students amid violence erupting on college campuses, Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean weighs in on the protests in light of the ongoing crisis in Israel. We also preview the new movie, 'Libres' that explores monastic life, offering a rare glimpse into these spiritual powerhouses of prayer! Father Roger Landry also offers...

As the country of Israel is still under attack and the loss of life climbing, Dr. Grazie Christie, Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire invite listeners to contemplate the gravity of the situation as we remember the Blessed Mother, herself a Jewish mother, raising her son, the Christ child, in a situation similar to what our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land are experiencing right now. We also...

The doctors are in! Dr. Grazie Christie chats with Dr. Ray Guarendi about simple steps spouses can take to make their marriage happy and stronger. Not only does his recent book help struggling marriages heal, but it also offers words of wisdom for couples who already have a solid foundation build and grow even deeper. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Ca...

Jérôme Lejeune, known as the founder of modern genetics, did so much for children with Down syndrome, and now his foundation across the globe is continuing research to help those living with certain cognitive disabilities--we chat with the president of the Lejeune Foundation in Spain, Mónica López Barahona who also serves on the Pontifical Academy for Life. We also talk with Pablo Siegrist who wor...

As we mark the 50th anniversary of JRR Tolkien's death this month, we discuss the author's great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire. We also discuss the beauty of the divine as witnessed through the seasons with Emily Malloy out with a new Theology of Home book called Arranging the Seasons. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show e...

As schools are now back in session across the country, we check in with Jessica Hooten Wilson examining the lives of great saints as she reminds us: "When we read stories of holiness, we live vicariously through those stories, and then we body them forth in our reality.." With the Diocese of Cleveland's new policy on gender identity released this week, Father Dave Pivonka joins to discuss steps he...

As a ballot initiative in Ohio aims at enshrining abortion into the state constitution, the TCA team chats about what is at stake, and why language and semantics matter especially inside the voting booth as the pro-abortion lobby is working overtime in keeping the truth about this heinous initiative from the American public. As Ashley McGuire wrote recently: "Initiatives like the one on the ballot...

Dr. Grazie Christie chats with her colleague Pablo Kay at Angelus News about the important work of Catholic journalism and why stories of faith and encounter need to be told. Mike Aquilina also joins with a glimpse into what he calls the Church’s original social justice struggle--examining the long history of abortion--and how Catholics have always led the way in condemning the atrocious act. Fath...

John Bursch of Alliance Defending Freedom joins to discuss his new book, Loving God's Children: The Church and Gender Ideology, offering a chronology into the current LGBT agenda that was really bolstered by Obergefell v. Hodges, and how we as Catholics can help those suffering with gender dysphoria. We also learn all about a new movie coming to theaters next month, offering a virtual pilgrimage t...

Cardinal Raymond Burke joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss not only the National Eucharistic Revival but also a beautiful shrine nestled in the hills of La Crosse, Wisconsin dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe that just celebrated 15 years! His Eminence also talks Eucharistic coherence and how pilgrims to the shrine can receive a plenary indulgence by visiting! As we are nearing the end of the sum...

With a dire situation occurring in Armenia, we turn to our dear friend Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean.org to understand this threat of genocide as an entire community of Christians are being cut off from essentials like food and medicine. We also talk with the one and only Dr. Ray Guarendi about his new book: Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to...

As the Knights of Columbus convened in Orlando this week for their annual convention, Dr. Grazie Christie talks about all the fruits of World Youth Day and their incredible humanitarian efforts in Ukraine with Szymon Czyszek, director of International Growth in Europe. We also talk with Damien O’Connor about faith formation and building strong fathers and families. Dennis Gerber also joins discuss...

With World Youth Day in Lisbon taking place next week, we talk with Colm Flynn of EWTN News about the prepping and planning behind this amazing event plus the opportunity for encouter as so many youth and young adults flood the country so rich in Catholic history. Optimally-timed with all the media reports breaking down the new movie "Barbie," Carrie Gress joins to discuss her new thought-provokin...

As clinicians across Europe have recently called out the American embrace of all things transgender, we revisit with Chloe Cole about her own experience, and what she wishes all adolescents and young teens knew about the false promises being offered. We also discuss the FBI memo as things heated up this past week with Rep. Jim Jordan threatening to put FBI director Chris Wray in contempt for not p...

With The Miracle Club coming to theaters this weekend, director Thaddeus O'Sullivan joins to share his hope for this film that chronicles 5 women taking a pilgrimage to Lourdes all in earnest hope of receiving a miracle. As the Vatican published its full list of synod participants in the upcoming Synod on Synodality this Fall, Mary Fiorito of the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses some conc...

With some big decisions handed down by the Supreme Court last week impacting religious freedom, we turn to legal scholars Ed Whelan of the Ethics and Public Policy Center to discuss the unanimous ruling in Groff v. DeJoy, as well as Kellie Fiedorek of Alliance Defending Freedom to speak about the 303 Creative victory. Delving into the rich ilfe and legacy of Cardinal John Henry Newman, Father Juan...

With a new movie on human trafficking coming to theaters on the 4th of July starring Jim Caviezel, Dr. Grazie Christie talks to director Alejandro Monteverde. Sound of Freedom exposes some devastating realities about children caught in the vicious system of being sold, and what one man is doing to bring them all home. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunda...

As we mark one year since the Dobbs decision, Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review shares her thoughts on what our post-Roe world needs most: love. As we enter into Religious Freedom Week, RFI's Nathaniel Hurd joins to discuss the disgraceful event inside Dodgers stadium last weekend--and the signs of faith from thousands of Catholics praying peacefully outside. Father Roger Landry also offer...