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Kresta in the Afternoon

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For decades, Al Kresta captivated listeners with conversations of consequence on the Things That Matter Most. With the New York Times in one hand and the Catechism of the Catholic Church in the other, he helped us to Build the Church and Bless the Nation. Shortly after his death from cancer in June 2024, Ave Maria Radio retired the Kresta in the Afternoon program. The archives of the program are available here. We invite you to tune in daily to our new program, Ave Maria in the Afternoon, with Dr. Marcus Peter. Subscribe to the podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/33WgH5YWSQ7ZmLrevatjJY

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2020 Countdown: #2 and #1 (4 Jan 2021) 05.01.2021 1:28:02

THE TOP TWO INTERVIEWS ON KRESTA IN THE AFTERNOON IN 2020 ARE: #2 - N.T. Wright on the New Testament #1 - Ralph Martin on his new book A Church In Crisis 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!

2020 Countdown: Honorable Mentions (2 Jan 2021) 04.01.2021 1:31:51

We continue the best interviews and segments of 2020! Paul Elie tells us how the life you save may be your own. And Gerry Wegemer explains the life of St. Thomas More. 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 Afterno...

NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL (1 Jan 2021) 02.01.2021 1:31:48

Mary Healy answers your questions about the charismatic gifts. Jonathan Dodson explains the Beatitudes. And Stephen Rasche talks about disappearing Christians. Happy New Year! 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...

2020 Countdown: #6, #5, #4, and #3 (31 Dec 2020) 01.01.2021 1:31:54

We continue the best interviews and segments of 2020! #6 - Jimmy Lai on the democracy movement in Hong Kong #5 - Dr. Lee Warren - I've Seen the End of You #4 - Ryan Holets - His testimony as a police officer #3 - Bishop Joseph Strickland - Light and Leaven Find all of the content, books, and articles mentioned in today's program on the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net. Like us on Faceboo...

2020 Countdown: #13, #12, and #11 (29 Dec 2020) 30.12.2020 1:27:56

We continue the best interviews and segments of 2020! #13 - Jonathan Alter on the life of Jimmy Carter. #12 - Al remembers his former executive producer, Nick Thomm. #11 - Dr. Bryan Thatcher explains his conversion and the power of Divine Mercy. 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...

2020 Countdown: #15 and #14 (28 Dec 2020) 29.12.2020 1:30:18

We continue our Best of Kresta in the Afternoon 2020 Countdown. #15 - Todd Tucker on Notre Dame vs the KKK. #14 - Jeanne Bishop on the Oklahoma City Bombing. 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!

2020 Countdown: Honorable Mentions (26 Dec 2020) 28.12.2020 1:33:10

We continue our Best of Kresta in the Afternoon 2020 Countdown with two honorable mentions. New York Times columnist Ross Douthat on the decadent society. Then David Cox on Robert E. Lee. 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 K...

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Building the Domestic Church 26.12.2020 1:32:06

Al talks to Colleen Pressprich about Marian consecration in the family. Then Fr. Michael Gaitley explains his new book 33 Days to Morning Glory. And finally Al talks to More2Life's Dr. Greg Popcak about building the church in your family and home.  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!...

2020 Countdown: #17 and #16 (24 Dec 2020) 25.12.2020 1:27:41

We continue our Best of Kresta in the Afternoon 2020 Countdown. #17 - Maryam Rostampour on her imprisonment in Iran. #16 - Steve Ray on the Gospel of John. 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!

2020 Countdown: #21, #20, #19, and #18 (23 Dec 2020) 24.12.2020 1:29:24

We continue our Best of Kresta in the Afternoon 2020 Countdown. #21 - Aaron Kheriaty on mental health during the pandemic. #20 - Christian Smith on atheist overreach. #19 - Anthony Clark on China and the Jesuits. #18 - George Weigel on the McCarrick report. Find all of the content, books, and articles mentioned in today's program on the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net. Like us on Facebo...

THE 2020 COUNTDOWN 21.12.2020 0:29

Stay tuned to Kresta in the Afternoon for the rest of the year, on this podcast platform, to hear the best interviews of 2020!

2020 Countdown: Honorable Mentions (18 Dec 2020) 19.12.2020 1:28:46

We have begun our 2020 Best Interviews Countdown!  Today we have some honorable mentions.  First, Fr. John Riccardo about his new book Rescued.  And then George Weigel on his book The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission. 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!...

Biden "Redefines" Catholicism? (17 Dec 2020) 18.12.2020 1:28:37

Biden "Redefines" Catholicism? (17 Dec 2020) Fr. Michael Sweeney discusses the "royal priesthood" of baptized Christians. Then Gregory di Pippo explains the O Antiphons. Al has comments on a Washington Post article about President-elect Biden redefining American Catholicism. And The Lucy Scholand shares her new book about meeting Jesus daily. Find all of the content, books, and articles mentioned...

A Year of Catholic Wisdom (16 Dec 2020) 17.12.2020 1:28:27

Al has commentary on in person worship. Then Christopher Blum on his book The Age of Enlightenment. And finally an hour with Deal Hudson on his book 365 Days of Catholic Wisdom. 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 t...

Light and Leaven (15 Dec 2020) 16.12.2020 1:28:23

Al comments on the claims of election fraud. Then Bishop Joseph Strickland of the Diocese of Tyler, TX joins us to talk about his new book. Then Joseph Pearce talks about Walter Hooper, a secretary for C.S. Lewis. Plus Sam Phillips from Christendom College. Then Ken Craycraft on Biden's pick for HHS secretary: Xavier Becerra. Find all of the content, books, and articles mentioned in today's progra...

Direct to My Desk: Books and Movies (11 Dec 2020) 12.12.2020 1:28:15

First, Al talks to Steven Greydanus about saint movies. Then Al takes your calls about what books and movies you think every Catholic should read and see. 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!

The Year of St. Joseph (10 Dec 2020) 11.12.2020 1:28:45

Al talks with Adam Gaglio about the outcome of the election and COVID-19. Then Al spends more time on Solzhenitsyn. Plus, Lee Strang on the Supreme Court and current election lawsuits; John Dejak, Will Bloomfiled, and Tom Maloney on lawsuits from Catholic Schools versus the State of Michigan; and finally Fr. Matthew Spencer from the Oblates of St. Joseph on the newly proclaimed Year of St. Joseph....

Solzenitsyn’s Advice to the Free World (9 Dec 2020) 10.12.2020 1:28:42

Al comments on Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's outrage about someone saying "Merry Christmas" to her son.  Then David Deavel joins Al to discuss the life of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.  Then EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw joins in to discuss Joe Biden receiving communion.  Finally, Dr. Bryan Thatcher on his reversion and the power of Divine Mercy. You can find all the articles, books,...

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (8 Dec 2020) 09.12.2020 1:27:28

Al spends two hours on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Brant Pitre and Tim Staples. You can find any of the articles, books, or other content mentioned in this episode in 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!

The Day That Will Live In Infamy (7 Dec 2020) 08.12.2020 1:28:30

Al comments on the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who died on December 5, 1791. Plus, Ray Norman joins Al to discuss his and his daughters survival of an attack by an Islamic extremist. Plus, Karen McClelland talks about Advent and the little ways family can get the most of this and other liturgical seasons. All of the articles and books mentioned in today's prog...

The Man Who Appeared In the Desert (4 Dec 2020) 05.12.2020 1:34:25

Matthew Bunson from EWTN News is our guest host today. Ave Maria Radio is celebrating 25 years!  Will you become partners with us as we evangelize the world through radio and this podcast?  Make a donation now by going to AveMariaRadio.net . All of the articles and books mentioned in today's program can be found on the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net. Like us on Facebook ! Lea...

Zubair Simon's Conversion (2 Dec 2020) 03.12.2020 1:25:48

Ave Maria Radio is celebrating 25 years! Will you become partners with us as we evangelize the world through radio and this podcast? Make a donation now by going to AveMariaRadio.net or by calling 877-288-1077. All of the articles and books mentioned in today's program can be found on the Kresta Guest Archives at AveMariaRadio.net. Like us on Facebook! Leave us a review and give us five stars so m...

The History of Communism and the Future of the Church (1 Dec 2020) 02.12.2020 1:24:44

Prophecies of Christ (30 Nov 2020) 01.12.2020 1:28:44

Will a President Biden Be Denied the Eucharist? (27 Nov 2020) 28.11.2020 1:28:39

Al comments on whether or not Joe Biden will be allowed to receive the Eucharist if he becomes the next president. Washington Archbishop William Cardinal Gregory says he will not deny Biden the Eucharist. USCCB President Archbishop Jose Gomez says that he is forming a committee to study the matter. Then Dr. Thomas Kidd, author of George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father , on George W...