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

How can we be a light in this world? What is “spy Wednesday”? Why hasn’t the Church declared anyone to be in Hell? Is eating meat on Fridays during Lent a mortal sin? Why do people say Jesus rose from the dead on the 8th day when in the Scriptures it says Jesus rose from the dead on the third day? “Meat on Lenten Fridays: A Mortal Sin?” by Jimmy Akin: https://jimmyaki...

Actress and producer Roma Downey joins Cale to discuss the new film “Resurrection”. Do the four gospels contradict one another about the rising of Jesus from the dead? The answer is no. Cale explains why.

Why kill Lazarus? If you could bring back a loved one from the dead, would you do it? Cale looks at John 12 and the death and resuscitation of Lazarus.

Could Netflix binge-watching actually be good for your Catholic faith? Cale and Karen discuss Flannery O’Connor. Cale breaks down Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem. There’s also a round of Bible trivia! “The Donkey” a poem by G.K. Chesterton https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47918/the-donkey  

Is Isaiah 7:14 really a prophecy about the Virgin Mary? Did the Gospel writers take ideas from pagan myths and apply them to Jesus? Is the moral law good evidence for the existence of God?   Podcast: St. Joseph in Scripture & Why We Procrastinate: https://relevantradio.com/2021/03/st-joseph-in-scripture-why-we-procrastinate/  

What is a proper fear of the Lord? Did you know that there is a joyful fear of the Lord? Cale looks at the different meanings of fear in the Bible. Plus, a toast to William Shatner who recently had a birthday and who created some films on the psalms.

Do you know someone who is a fallen away Catholic? What are arguments against God’s existence? Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Cale considers various arguments for the existence of God. Callers share what they find compelling for belief in God.

Cale looks at Susanna in the Book of Daniel and the woman caught in adultery in John 8. What do these stories teach us about Jesus? Have you heard of St. Nicholas of Owen? He was an English martyr who saved the lives of many priests and laypersons during the 16th century when Catholics in England were facing intense persecution. Why enter a monastery – especially during a pandemic?

What does the Bible say about St. Joseph? There are three interpretations of why Joseph would have sent Mary away quietly. Does Matthew 1:25 contradict the Catholic Church’s teaching that Mary was a perpetual virgin? Cale also discusses how Joseph in the Old Testament is a type of Joseph husband of Mary. Why do we procrastinate?

Cale shares the story of a girl who convinced a pope to lower the age for receiving First Communion. Listeners share their stories of when they first received Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Jackson in New Mexico shared that he gets to receive his First Communion this April!

Who was St. Patrick, really? A new archaeological discovery of Dead Sea Scroll fragments was made in the “Cave of Horror”.  Biblical scholar Dr. Craig A. Evans joins Cale to talk about what this new finding means. Karen Moran talks with Cale about the powerful prayer called The Breastplate of St. Patrick.

How should we interpret the book of Genesis? Is the creation narrative literal? Cale also shares a story about how he got fired for Divine Mercy… what?

Cale sits down with Drew Mariani, host of The Drew Mariani Show, to discuss his new book Divine Mercy. What is Jesus’s relationship with the Law? John in San Diego asks what St. Thomas Aquinas meant by no man is happy unless he lives in love? Go to  https://relevantradio.com/mercy/ to get the book Divine Mercy for FREE.

Cale discusses a New York Times article called “The Empty Religions of Instagram”. It reveals a lot about the mindset of the “nones” – those who do not identify with any religion. What can we learn from this as Catholics? Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/opinion/influencers-glennon-doyle-instagram.html  

Where were you one year ago when the pandemic hit? How has it affected your faith? Fr John Ubel, Rector at St. Paul Cathedral in St. Paul, MN is auctioning off his baseball card collection to help Catholic schools. He stopped by The Cale Clarke Show to discuss baseball and faith. Do you struggle with procrastination? Callers share how the pandemic has impacted their faith. Where you can go to supp...

Cale sits down with Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Dominican friar and host of the podcast Godsplaining. Fr. Patrick shares his vocation story and gives advice on discernment. Cale and Fr. also discuss the theological virtues o faith, hope, and love. What is true hope? Why is love the supreme ethic? Carolyn from California calls and asks why God allows kids to suffer. Dawn in Rhode Island asks about the ori...

Have you ever faced a life-threatening illness? How can we bolster our faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead? Callers share their experiences of facing life-threatening illnesses and how it affected their faith.

What is the “feminine genius”? Cale talks with Karen Moran about St. Edith Stein and insights she had on being a woman. Callers share their favorite women saints.

Former NHL All-Star MVP John Scott joins Cale to discuss the passing of Walter Gretzky, father of Wayne Gretzky. Cale reads a beautiful essay by Filippo Gianferrari called “Stranded on Purgatory Island”. Are you afraid to ask questions out of a fear of looking stupid? Turns out there is value in this!   “Stranded on Purgatory Island: A Dantean reflection on the ecological di...

What is meant by “Abraham’s bosom”? Who wrote the Book of Genesis? What is the evidence for the resurrection? Catholics often say that Mary is powerful – where does she get her power? How long do you have to pray for the repose of the soul? What is a good way to describe the Holy Trinity? In this first-ever ‘Ask Me Anything’ Cale answers your questions about the...

Is anger always wrong? When is it ok to be angry? Did Jesus get angry? Cale discusses these questions and also ways to overcome wrong anger. Other topics: * the heretic Marcion and the “Demiurge” * why the God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament * Matt in WI calls and shares what has helped him deal with anger

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton knew Alexander Hamilton? What is Pascal’s wager? How can you evangelize online? Cale discusses these questions and also talks about minimizing cell phone usage. Article: “The ‘Hamilton’ saint, and the saints we’re called to be”: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/the-hamilton-saint-and-the-saints  

Do you struggle with perfectionism or have a fear of failing? Cale shares steps from Arthur C. Brooks on how to overcome perfectionism and the fear of failure. Have you ever prayed the Litany of Humility? It is a powerful prayer! Other topics: Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan and bouncing back after a devastating accident The Litany of Humility: Cultivating the Mother of All Virtues by Lindsey Kettner: http...

Why is assisted suicide wrong? How can we talk to someone about this issue? Stephanie Gray Connors joins Cale to discuss ways to witness to life and beauty in today’s culture. Debra in CA challenges Stephanie on applying certain principles since each person is different. Mark in CA asks about where to focus efforts – legislation or evangelization? Start with What: 10 Principles for Thi...

Do you know your local bishop? You might be surprised what bishops are concerned about these days – and what encourages them. What is a ziggurat? What does it have to do with Pope Francis’s visit to Iraq? Cale discusses these questions and also shares snowplow puns from Scotland.