The Cale Clarke Show - Today's issues from a Catholic perspective.

At exactly 5:13 PM on 5/13 (1981), Saint John Paul II was shot — but Our Lady of Fatima diverted the bullet. Plus: the crucial importance of the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves.

Cale welcomes Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute to talk about “Wildcat”, the new Ethan Hawke film about famed Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor. Plus: The Week That Was, and more!

Dr. Tim Gray drops by for a conversation with Cale about Ascension Thursday and the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress. Plus: Michaela’s Pledge Drive kid jokes are guaranteed to make you smile! 

Saint Paul, preaching in Athens, offers us a masterclass on how to evangelize a pagan culture. 

Do you go to a parish that's far from you?    In a recent episode of The Cale Clarke Show , the spotlight was on Pope Francis and his nod to "parish shopping." That's right, —swapping your local parish for another might just have the papal thumbs up! Get the whole episode here.   Cale dives into this topic, initiated by a piece from Father Raymond D'Souza. The Holy Father made a comment that's sti...

With the Vatican set to release a new document on discerning apparitions next week, how crucial are they to our Catholic faith?

Why is May the Month of Mary? Plus: Which schools make up the “New” Ivy League? And: how St. John survived being boiled alive. 

A viral AP article laments how “conservatives” and “traditionalists” are taking over the Church. Plus: Why being bored is good for you, and The Week That Was on the show.    A step back in time': America’s Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways https://apnews.com/article/catholic-church-shift-orthodoxy-tradition-7638fa2013a593f8cb07483ffc8ed487    

Did the Pope endorse “parish shopping”? And: Mocked as “the dwarf”, St Athanasius was a theological giant, defending the divinity of Jesus.   Resources Did Pope Francis Just Endorse ‘Parish Shopping’? https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/did-pope-francis-just-endorse-parish-shopping The Little Giant: How St. Athanasius Saved The Church https://relevantradio.com/2022/05/the-little-giant-how-st-a...

“Logan Roy” actor lashes out at religion and the Bible. How St. Joseph the Worker “baptized” a wrong view of work. And, on “Rule of Law Day”, Columbia protesters learn a lesson the hard way. 

Tammy and Jordan Peterson sit down with Cale for a compelling, in-depth conversation moments after Tammy was received into the Catholic Church this Easter.   The Tammy Peterson Interview https://relevantradio.com/2023/11/the-tammy-peterson-interview/  

St Catherine is so much more than the woman who convinced the Pope to return to Rome. And: Russell Brand takes the (baptismal) plunge. 

It’s the feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mother of Truth, and the birthday of Marcus Aurelius, seeker of truth. And: John Scott drops the gloves and drops by to talk faith, family, and the fight for the Stanley Cup!

“With the first pick in the 2024 draft, the Catholic Church selects…you!” How we win together on God’s championship roster. And, it’s the Feast of an all-time great: Saint Mark.

As never-before-seen images of St Padre Pio are about to be released, discover personal letters written by the Stigmatic Saint. Plus: Shakespeare in Love — with the Church! How the Bard was a Catholic believer. 

Cale Clarke talks about the pop sensation that's shaking the charts—Taylor Swift! With the drop of her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," alongside a companion anthology album, Swift continues to captivate hearts globally, not just through her music but through the experiences she creates at her concerts and now, even in cinemas! 🌍🎤 Catch the whole episode here!   But the big qu...

Are you “stuck in a rut” in some area of your life? Here’s help. Plus: is the Book of Job historical? And: the Leafs are alive!

Author and professor Dr. Michael Ryall joins Cale to discuss Artificial Intelligence. Does it make us more human or less human? Are we headed for a dystopian future?

Is Taylor Swift compatible with Catholicism? Plus: infinite confusion over “Infinite Dignity”, and The Week That Was. 

Why prayer alone is not enough food for the soul. Plus: listeners give their take on today’s Faith Explained show about mantillas. 

Are Marian miracles grounds for Protestants to consider Catholicism? And: the “sweet truth” of Ferrero Rocher and Our Lady of Lourdes.

On this day in history, Pope Benedict XVI was born, and St Bernadette of Lourdes died. Their Christlike humility and Marian devotion continue to inspire.

Dr. Tim Gray joins Cale to to talk about the Eucharist in Scripture, the mysterious “Todah” sacrifice, and Eucharistic revival though the National Eucharistic Congress. Plus: how Scottie Scheffler achieved a “major” victory in Christ.

American Catholics “got” C.S. Lewis before anyone else did. But, why? Plus: The Week That Was.      The Most Reluctant Convert & The Role of the Imagination in Evangelization https://relevantradio.com/2021/12/the-most-reluctant-convert-the-role-of-the-imagination-in-evangelization-2/      

Cale welcomes biographer María Ruiz Scaperlanda and Merry Beggars scriptwriter Judy Zocchi for a conversation about the first American Catholic martyr.    The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612789153/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc