Kresta in the Afternoon

Al Kresta takes your calls about abortion, President Biden, unity. You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program by going to the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net. Like us on Facebook! Leave us a review and give us five stars so more people can find Kresta in the Afternoon!

Matthew Bunson is our guest host today. He talks to the National Catholic Register's Edward Pentin about Cardinal Parolin and other Vatican news. Then Fr. Peter Nguyen joins Matthew to talk about the martyrdom of Fr. Alfred Delp, who was killed by the Nazis. Then EWTN News' Kate Scanlon talks news. In the Second hour, David Bonagura about the importance of Catholic schools during this national Cat...

Al has more comments on evil. Then he talks to Tyler O'Neil about the Southern Poverty Law Center. Then Dominic Schoenle, a seminarian, shares his story of discernment. In the second hour, Al looks takes a look at black history. He talks to John Han about the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin . And then talks to DH Dilbeck about the Christian faith of Frederick Douglas. You can find all of the articles, boo...

Al has more comments on the problem of evil. Then Open Doors CEO David Curry joins Al to talk about modern day Christian persecution. Then Julia Duin explains the prophets who claimed Trump would win re-election but were wrong. In the second hour, O Carter Snead joins Al to talk about what it means to be human. And then Al closes with some more comments on being human and PETA (People for the Ethi...

Al talks to Pastor Todd Wilson about the biblical creation stories. Then Dr. Rachel Fulton Brown explains the quest for the historical Mary. In the second hour, Joshua Charles, a former Protestant pastor, shares his story of conversion to the Catholic Church. He says he was "slapped across the face by the Church fathers." You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this...

Al takes your calls on everything from the Bishops, President Biden, the Eucharist, abortion, and evil. You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program by going to the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net. Like us on Facebook! Leave us a review and give us five stars so more people can find Kresta in the Afternoon!

Al has more thoughts on the problem of evil. Then EWTN COO Doug Keck joins him to discuss some of the issues with the Biden administration and other new happenings at EWTN. Fr. Gregory Pine helps simplify some of St. Thomas Aquinas' more complex thoughts. Then Steve Doran explains why therapy for gender dysphoria shouldn't be criminalized. And finally, John O'Callaghan from Notre Dame shares the l...

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It is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.  Al has comments on the problem of evil.  Then he talks to Paul Shrimpton about the German White Rose resistance.  Then in the second hour Fr. Joseph Fession joins Al to talk about the three barracks at Dachau that held members of the clergy.  And to close, Mark Riebling, author of Ch...

Al shares his thoughts on the Equality Act which President Joe Biden supports. Then Reggie Littlejohn joins Al to talk about the genocide of Uyghur Muslims in China. Then Sam Gregg from the Acton Institute explains why Fortune 500 companies back the Democratic party when their platform is generally against big business. In the second hour, John Bursch from the Alliance Defending Freedom talks abou...

The Conversion of St. Paul (25 Jan 2021) Al has some more thoughts to share on this renewed message of "unity." Then Gary Scott Smith tells us about the life of Winston Churchill. In the second hour Jennifer Mulligan shares her explains her experience at the St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus, Ohio when pro-choice protestors disrupted Mass. And finally Steve Ray joins Al to talk about the conversion...

Al takes your calls on everything from unity to confession. You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program by going to the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net. Like us on Facebook! Leave us a review and give us five stars so more people can find Kresta in the Afternoon!

Al has some thoughts. Then Dick Thompson from the Thomas More Law Center joins Al to discuss a case they will be arguing in front of the Supreme Court. Then J.D. Flynn of Pillar Catholic discusses Archbishop Jose Gomez's statement about President Biden. Then Matthew Bunson from EWTN News joins Al to discuss a Church news roundup. And then Renewal Ministries' Peter Herbeck (Host of Fire on the Eart...

Al shares his thoughts on how a Catholic can be personally opposed to abortion and also be opposed to any restrictions against it. Then Al talks to Gerard Verschuuren about his book How Science Points Us to God. Then Al has more comments on Biden's inauguration. To close out the show, Cynthia Scodova shares how she went from a radical feminist to a devout Catholic. You can find all of the articles...

In this episode, Al shares his thoughts on the upcoming months.  Then we look at a 2018 interview with Robin Gaby Fisher about the 2000 Seton Hall University fire.  And in the second hour Monica Miller joins Al to talk about the life of pro-life activist Joe Scheidler who died yesterday.  He was 93. You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program...

Al talks to Jeanne Mancini of the March For Life Education and Defense Fund about the March for Life being virtual this year.  Then Al has comments on Martin Luther King Jr.  Then Paul Bhatti, brother of the assassinated Servant of God Shabaz Bhatti, joins Al to talk about his brother and religious liberty in Pakistan.  Then, in the second hour Dr. Scott Hahn joins Al to discuss his...

Al takes your calls on everything we talked about this week including the riot at the Capitol, Biden receiving communion, and whether or not the Church is a haven.  First, though, a brief interview with World Magazine Capitol correspondent Harvest Prude about her experience in the Capitol during the riot. Find all of the content mentioned in this program by going to the Kresta Guest Archives...

Al has a commentary on what it means for Christ to be King.  Then George Marlin shares his new book Mario Cuomo: The Man and the Myth.  In the second hour, Jeff Cavins from Ascension Press joins Al to explain how Fr. Mike Schmitz's new podcast is number one on Apple Podcasts.  Then Peter Herbeck from Ave Maria Radio's Fire on the Earth and Al talks about the book of Revelation. Find...

Today, Al talks to Colleen Pressprich about Marian consecration for children.  Then Stephanie Mann explains the Act of Succession which made Henry VIII the Supreme Head of the Church of England.  In the second hour, Darren Geist explains how, through a daring rescue, Mary brought him to Jesus.  Final Monsignor Charles Pope explains the Baptism of the Lord. Find all the articles, boo...

Dr. Os Guinness joins Al to discuss the relativism and the modern culture. In the second hour, Hannah Cox explains current federal death penalty case of Lisa Montgomery. And to close, Fr. Robert Spitzer, founder of the Magis Center, shares his new book Christ Versus Satan in Our Everyday Lives. You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program by going to the Kres...

Al has more comments on Wednesday's Capitol Hill riot. Then Carl Trueman explains the sexual revolution and modernism. In the second hour, EWTN COO Doug Keck talks about new programming on EWTN Radio. And finally Ave Maria Radio's own Teresa Tomeo shares her new book Listening for God. You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program by going to the Kresta Guest...

Today Al talks to Chadd Garcia about the state of the economy.  Then Patrick Novecosky on 100 ways Pope St. John Paul II changed the world.  Then Fr. Thomas McDermott on St. Catherine of Siena. You can find all the articles, books, and other content mentioned in today's program by going to the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net Like us on Facebook! Give us five stars and leave us...

Al has comments on the riot yesterday at the Capitol Building in Washington. Then Chris Caldwell discusses the 1960s. In the second hour, Wesley J. Smith gives us an update on Euthanasia laws across the world. Then Kevin Murphy from Ave Maria University explains vocation. You can find all of the articles, books, movies, and more mentioned in this program by going to the Kresta Guest Archives at Av...

Al is talking with Amity Shlaes about President Lyndon B Johnson's idea of a great society. Then Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins Al to discuss Epiphany and the Magi. Find all of the content, books, and articles mentioned in today's program on the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net. Like us on Facebook! Leave us a review and give us five stars so more people can find Kresta in the Afternoon!

Matthew Bunson guests hosts today and talks with Matt Hadro about the Georgia run-off election. Then John Kuhner discusses Fr. Reginald Foster's legacy. Then Curtis Mitch on Amen and "a-woman." In the second hour, Fr. Charles Connor discusses the feast of St. John Neumann. And Steve Ray gives a sneak peak at is upcoming virtual Bible conference. Find all of the content, books, and articles mention...