I Thought You'd Like To Know This, Too

In this episode of WCAT TV's discussion of Mount Doom, author Paul List and Tolkien scholar Joseph Pierce discuss their interpretations of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" through a Thomistic lens. Paul emphasizes the book's themes of original sin, mortal sin, and the fear of death, linking characters like Tom Bombadil and Goldberry to the rational will and intellect. Joseph praises the bo...

In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Marcus Peter of Ave Maria Radio Interviews Stephen Rouhana on his book The King and Queen are Naked: Establishment Failures based on Scientific, Medical, and Psychiatric Research on “Gender Dysphoria” (February 9, 2026) This book is the result of analysis of the literature on Gender Dysphoria published in journals of psychology, psychiatry, and medi...

Roxane Salonen talks with The Catholic Connection about Finding Flannery: A Travel Memoir Exploring the Mystique of Flannery O’Connor and the Legacy She Has Left Us All authored by Christina Brajkovich, Karen Anne Mahoney, and Roxane B. Salonen Follow the journey… During the fiftieth anniversary year of the death of Flannery O’Connor, three writers from the North embarked on a pilgrimage to Milled...

Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell interview Roxane Salonen on her book, co-authored with Christina Brajkovich and Karen Anne Mahoney, entitled Finding Flannery: A Travel Memoir Exploring the Mystique of Flannery O’Connor and the Legacy She Has Left Us All. (November 18, 2025) Follow the journey… During the fiftieth anniversary year of the death of Flannery O’Connor, three writers from the North embarke...

In this episode of Catholic Connection, Teresa Tomeo shares some of her own experience during a conversation with Lisa Livezey concerning Lisa's book Minding Mom surrounding a topic she calls, "near and dear to her heart." Devotional writer Lisa Livezey understands the challenges of full-time caregiving atop an already-full life. Following her father’s sudden death, Lisa was plunged headlong into...

In our last session of Paul: His Epistles and What They Mean, Dcn Jim McFadden reflected that the truth of the Gospel cannot be negotiated. One of the key components of the Good News is that we are justified by Jesus Christ and, as such, are not bound by the Law, but are called to the demanding life-style of self-giving generosity of the Gospel. But, the Law still has a role—we’re obliged to follo...

The Bible Says What!? is a podcast and YouTube channel that features the atheist host’s one-on-one conversations with Bible-believing podcasters, authors, pastors, and religious leaders from across the globe. Have you been told that science and religion are incompatible? Do you think you have to give one up to be consistent? You don’t. In this book, MIT-trained physicist Thomas Sheahen explains ho...

Paul’s Letter to the Galatians is an important letter. Not only do we get to know Paul better as he makes biographical references to explain his conversion and his decision to place his whole life in the service of Christ Jesus, but he also deals with certain themes that are important to our faith, such as freedom, grace, and the Christian way of life.

Paul’s 1st Epistle to the Thessalonians was the earliest compositions of the New Testament, written around 51 A.D., nearly 20 years before Mark’s gospel was composed. The letter was written at the beginning of what is known as Paul’s second missionary journey, in which he conveys his understanding of his mission. What does it mean to be a slave to Christ? When the Risen Christ has become the cente...

In this episode of Paul: His Epistles and What They Mean, Dcn. Jim McFadden talks about Paul and his conversion. (September 29, 2025) Unlike the dearth of biographical information for the Gospel writers, The Acts of the Apostles furnishes us with a host of details about Paul’s life, his missionary toils and sermons, his relationship to the churches, to Judaism and the Roman authorities.

L K Miller offers her deliverance prayer.  For more, see 10 Steps to Lasting Healing: True Psychology—for Catholics by L K Miller | En Route Books and Media For far too long, prevailing messages have been that relapse is inevitable, that emotional suffering can at best be medication managed, and that permanent healing for psychological disorders is impossible. L K Miller refused to accept this—and...

In this inaugural episode of Paul: His Epistles and What they Mean, Dcn. Jim McFadden talks about Pauline theology. St. Augustine marveled at the depth of St. Paul’s epistles, which would nurture and strengthen the faith of so many Christians up and down the centuries.  His epistles would inspire saints and countless disciples who hear his words every Sunday Mass at the 2nd reading, and may they d...

Fr. Christopher Seith deepens his conversation with Fr. Mark about the role of social media and the importance of silence from technology and other such distractions in our lives. (January 13, 2025)

Fr. Christopher Seith joins Father Mark to talk about his book, Rekindling Wonder, and the immense importance of and benefits from stepping away from screen time in daily life. (January 6, 2025)

In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too, Sr. Carla Mae Streeter, OP, interviews Sister Ilia Delio, OSF, a Franciscan sister with a background in science and theology. Sr. Ilia discussed her journey from neurobiology to historical theology, emphasizing the integration of science and religion. She highlighted the need for a dynamic understanding of Christology and the role of figur...

In this episode of Jesus 911, Jesse Romero interviews Joseph Freymann on his book Summa Apologetics (January 30, 2025) Summa Apologetica  is for adults and mature teens. It is specifically designed for a year-long course in Catholic Apologetics at the late high-school or early-college level. The book contains 160 questions and answers on Catholicism, Christianity, and faith in general. There are s...

In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too, Dr. Angelyn Arden interviews Chai Mahfood on her book Damnatio Memoriae (January 25, 2025) After confronting unspeakable paranormal entities and narrowly escaping with his life, a young man faces the challenges of survival in the aftermath. Damnatio Memoriae by Chai Mahfood | En Route Books and Media

The goal of Rich May's workbook entitled Addressing Moral Confusion is to help our youth to receive catechetical instruction without getting bogged down by the mindset of the world today, thereby enabling them to be more open to the truth of the Gospel of Christ and His Church. It uniquely addresses these challenges, drawing from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, as well as great theologians a...

In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast. Fr. Conrad Murphy, host of the  Habemus Papam  podcast, joins Fr. Rob and Fr. George to discuss his new book  Why Christians Can Wear Pants: Spiritual Lessons from Strange Stories in Papal History . This new book is the product of Fr. Murphy’s podcast project. Over the course of six years, Fr. Murphy created short podcast biographies for each pope in c...

In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, The Catholic Current interviews Jennifer Roback Morse about her chapter in Lived Experience. The show is entitled "How to Stop Being Stupid about Sex."  This book is an initial attempt to arrive inductively at the truths embedded in the moral teaching of the Church through the lived experience of faithful men and women, rendered intelligible in conc...

In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too, Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes and Dcn. Larry Oney present on their book A Gospel Path to Racial Healing with (June 17, 2023) Racial eruptions continue to highlight our need for deeper racial healing. This book begins with two contrasting stories of a black deacon and a white bishop. They recapitulate the sad history of racial servitude...

In this episode of I Thought You'd Like To Know This, Too, Robert Nicastro and Paul Segura discuss Astrophysics and Exotheology (February 13, 2023)

WCAT TV is an en air wing of En Route Books and Media working with WCAT Radio to share the joys of the Catholic faith. To support the station, please visit our Patreon account at https://www.patreon.com/wcatradio Linda Blosser-Medley, Thom Brucie, Grace Bourget, Ronda Chervin, and David Ross talk about their Catholic novels in this WCAT Radio webinar. A Sword Will Pierce by Linda Blosser-Medley ht...

Masereka Wenceslaus Felix Cleto on the Virtue Orphanage in Kasese, Uganda (November 24, 2022) To support the Virtue Orphanage, please visit https://gofund.me/b8ec0d57

In this episode of "I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too," Dr. Craig Turczynski and Dr. Mary Anne Urlakis present an ITEST webinar entitled "In Vitro Fertilization and the Sanctity of Human Life." Assisted Reproductive Technology Violates Natural Law and Causes Harm by Dr. Craig Turczynski The leaders in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) are promoting the use of technology in a...