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

Biblical scholar Dr. Craig Evans joins Cale to break down the top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2021. Podcast: Breaking News on Archaeological Discoveries Podcast: Top Biblical Archaeological Discoveries of 2020  

How can you speak the truth in love? Dr. Josephine Lombardi joins Cale to discuss the Blessed Virgin Mary, as well as her new film, "The First Lady and Her Successors". Other topics: Mary as a bridge between Christians and Muslims; formation at a seminary; the feminine genius. Learn more about Dr. Lombardi's work, and watch the film, "The First Lady and Her Successors" for FREE here: https://josep...

Cale looks at the wildly successful YouTube show for kids called Ryan's Mystery Play Date and what it reveals about our culture. Is it healthy for a kid to grow up in the public eye?

Did Elon Musk accept Jesus as his Savior? As the reality of people going into space increases how does this effect our behavior? Plus, Cale, Lucas, and Patrick give their predictions for the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl. 'Star Wars' terrorism and the ethics of space

Why did Jesus get baptized? Why are we baptized? Cale also looks at eating cookie dough and risk management. Plus, Chris Tucker's refusal to do a movie for religious reasons.

Is it a sin to not want to have children? Cale looks at the sacrament of marriage. Plus, the incredible story of the man from Montreal: the life of St. André Bessette. 

Is America becoming more pagan? How can we respond to the current cultural climate? Cale shares one of the best feel good stories of the year! Plus, remembering the late Hall of Fame football coach John Madden.

What's the connection between Alexander Hamilton and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton? Today is National Trivia Day! Cale breaks open a round of Bible trivia. Plus, what's up with the story in the Old Testament about the prophet Elisha and youth being mauled by a bear?

The Christmas classic movie A Charlie Brown Christmas, has a depth of meaning that may surprise you. Cale also looks at the Epiphany: was there really a star that led the wise men to the Holy Family? Plus, a toast to "The Professor"! 

Who is St. Dominic? Why is the life of St. Dominic worth looking at today? Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, Editor-in-Chief of Aleteia and one of the hosts of the podcast Godsplaining, joins The Cale Clarke Show. What was the Albigensian heresy? And is it still around today? What is distinctive about Dominican spirituality?

How can you live the good life? Is curiosity a good thing? What do you do when you get a bad confessor? Cale looks at the nature of the sacrament of confession and what constitutes a good confession. Other topics: cartesian dualism. A Counter-Modern Intellectual Life — Genealogies of Modernity  

What are the four points of Carmelite spirituality? What is proper detachment? Fr. Schuster joins The Cale Clarke Show to talk about living out Carmelite spirituality in your daily life. What is the right way to dispose of a scapular? How can we balance enjoyment of goods and not being too attached? Plus, another segment of The Week That Was! Book: Essence of Prayer  https://www.amazon.c...

Cale sits down with Andrew Petiprin, Fellow of Popular Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, to discuss his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism. Cale and Andrew also discuss the new Netflix show “Midnight Mass”. How can a Christian find balance in entertainment consumption? What did St. John Henry Newman mean by “heart speaks to heart”? Find out more about Andrew an...

Are the infancy narratives in the Gospels historical? Did the flight to Egypt really happen? Did King Herod really slaughter all of the children under 2 years old in Bethlehem? Cale answers these questions and also gets into the historical context of the prophecy in Isaiah that a virgin will conceive and bear a son (Is. 7:14). Here is the reflection Cale shared from Max Lucado on the Incarnation a...

Cale shares numerous ways to handle criticism from friends and family. He also talks about St. Clement on his feast day and his influence in the Church.

What is a vocation? If you don’t follow through with a vocation that you thought you were called to, is it failing? Can you choose the wrong vocation? Cale looks at the process of discernment and what matters most to God.

Cale is joined by Fr. Michael Ward, Senior Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. They discuss Fr. Michael’s role in the recent film  The Most Reluctant Convert  which tells the story of C.S. Lewis. They also discuss Lewis’s relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien and the role of reason and imagination i...

How can you end your year on a high note? Cale looks at three questions to consider from the author James Clear. Was Jesus really born on December 25th? Cale looks at the case for why he was indeed born on this day. Plus, Cale, Lucas, and Nick celebrate Festivus!

The historical existence of Jesus of Nazareth. When was Jesus actually born? Cale looks at the infancy narratives in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke. Were Mary and Joseph really not welcomed in any inn? 

Cale looks at a recent survey that asked Americans what they believe about the after life. Steve in Minneapolis asks about Purgatory: what is it? Where is it in the Bible?

Does Christmas have pagan origins? Is the virginal conception of Jesus an idea taken from a pagan myth?

Dr. Craig A. Evans joins Cale to share breaking news about recent archaeological discoveries. They look at:  A second synagogue in Magdala The authenticity of Dead Sea scroll manuscripts A second man crucified in his foot.

Cale is joined by Fr. Michael Ward, Senior Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. They discuss Fr. Michael's role in the recent film The Most Reluctant Convert which tells the story of C.S. Lewis. They also discuss Lewis's relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien and the role of reason and imagination in evangelizing the cultu...

Does Santa Claus need to be kept out of Christmas for Christ to be kept in? An Italian bishop made headlines when he told a group of kids that Santa was not real. How do you handle the Santa question in relation to your faith?

The famous author of "Interview with the Vampire", Anne Rice, recently passed away. Cale looks at her Catholic faith and the historicity of the Gospels. He also looks at the historical Adam, the first man.