The Catholic Conversation

We're living in challenging times in our culture and in the Church. It's a time to grow in faith and strength. Dr. Ralph Martin joins Steve and Becky to explore these issues, how to move forward and his book, A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward. This episode is made possible by our friends at Crowning Glory Tea Room. Visit them at https://crowningglorytearoom.com/

Family life is messy, gritty and beautiful. Mark Hart joins Steve and Becky Greene to share about family life and a new book he co-wrote with his wife, Melanie, Our Not-Quite-Holy Family . You will laugh and be inspired! Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

Many Christians, even Catholics struggle to understand Purgatory. Karlo Broussard helps us discover what Purgatory is, the Biblical evidence for it and how it reveals God's mercy and providence. This episode is made possible by our friends at Crowning Glory Tea Room. Visit them at https://crowningglorytearoom.com/

Paul Zucarelli suffered, had an experience of death and now lives to lead others to Christ. He tells his amazing story and his book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God . This episode is made possible by our friends at Crowning Glory Tea Room. Visit them at https://crowningglorytearoom.com/  

What is the Enlightenment and what does it have to do with today? Dr. Joseph Stuart unpacks history, culture and faith movements during the Enlightenment and what that means for the world today. This episode is made possible by our friends at Crowning Glory Tea Room. Visit them at https://crowningglorytearoom.com/    

Our bodies and our identity are related. Explore how the body expresses, but does not define who we are with Dr. Angela Franks. Tune in for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about sexuality, the body and our identity. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

How do I become the person God created to me? How do I avoid sin, grow in virtue? Ryan Hanning and Tom Peterson co-wrote The WillPower Advantange as a toolbox for Catholics to use on their journey to holiness. Ryan joins Steve and Becky to unpack some of these concepts in this episode. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.  

In difficult times in the Church and society, the lay faithful need to be a light to the world. Bishop Joseph Strickland joins Steve and Becky discuss a wide range of topics, including Church renewal in a time of scandal, the importance of the Eucharist, how to build strong marriages, the need for prayer and silence in a noisy and distracted age, and the battle between good and evil in which all C...

If you're feeling discouraged, experiencing spiritual desolation or even wondering how to know what is from God and what isn't, this episode is for you. Ignatian spirituality has tools for living a life of faith. Fr. Timothy Gallagher joins Steve and Becky to explore how to know God better and experience His work in your life. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit...

Demonic forces are trying to destroy our families. We try to protect our families from physical harm, but how do we keep them from spiritual harm? The Church has an arsenal of weapons for us. Kathleen Beckman shares her experiences with deliverance ministry, some tips for families and her book A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Strategies for Deliverance and Healing . Check out this episode and...

That doesn't sound right, but I can't put my finger on it. Do you ever have those thoughts? It's difficult sometimes to know what is true. Fr. Robert McTeigue discusses a framework for finding truth and his book, Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living . Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

You're in for a special treat as Steve and Becky are joined by author, speaker and media personality, Raymond Arroyo. They discuss his new book , The Spider Who Saved Christmas in the first half. The second half explores media, culture, politics, COVID, Church crisis and more. You won't want to miss it. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobg...

Steve and Becky Greene are grateful for their listeners! Today the reflect on gratitude and welcome their children for a special Thanksgiving episode. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

If you can get through the first five minutes of the introduction without laughing, that's impressive. After their goofy antics, Steve and Becky get serious about exploring conversion and the truths of the Catholic Church with guest Douglas Beaumont. His book is With One Accord: Affirming Catholic Teaching Using Protestant Principles . Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star...

What can you expect when navigating health decisions for your children? Many parents have so many questions about treatments, vaccines, puberty questions. It is hard to know if a provider will be able to equip parents with answers that align with their Catholic faith and morals. Dana Rodriguez, PNP, PhD from Morning Star Pediatrics joins Steve and Becky to explore how parents and providers can par...

How does the Church and interact with the world?  Throughout history, tension has existed between the Church modernity. In this episode we explore modern Catholic history through five acts presented by George Weigel in his book, The Irony of Modern Catholic History: How the Church Rediscovered Itself and Challenged the Modern World to Reform . Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morni...

What is marriage? It sounds like an obvious question, but in today's society, there is confusion about this question. Fr. Sebastian Walshe joins Steve and Becky today to help explore the definitions of marriage and family. His new book, Understanding Marriage and Family: A Catholic Perspective, is a tool for helping us defend the meaning of marriage and family. Today's episode is brought to you in...

Inspirational stories of sacrifice, faith, virtue and heroic love are woven through today's interview with Tyler Rowley. Learn more about the importance of fatherhood in forming the faith of their children. Tyler's book is Because of Our Fathers: Twenty-Three Catholics Tell How Their Fathers Led Them to Christ . Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morni...

We start with a conversion story, then meander through deep reflections on God and motherhood. Sally Read shares beautifully through the Annunciation the ways we can draw closer to Jesus and Mary. Her book is called, Annunciation A Call to Faith in a Broken World. Today's show is full of depth and beauty. You won't want to miss it.  

A glimpse into the story of a NFL player, his wife and their big, Catholic family. Today's episode is full of laughs and the messy business of raising a family in our culture. You won't want to miss it. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com  and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Are we living in an alternate reality? Our culture has divorced reality from basic rules of logic as well as what is true, beautiful and good. Anthony Esolen joins the show today to explore this concept and talk about his book Sex and the Unreal City: the Demolition of the Western Mind . You won't want to miss it! Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.mor...

Getting back to basics. Recent months have forced us to do this, but is there more? Is there too much artificiality in our culture? Is God leading us to make more permanent changes to the way we live our lives? Matthew Giambrone from Hearth and Field explores these questions with Steve and Becky. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com ...

In a culture that has lost the meaning of what it means to be a human person, the Church has the answers. Theology of the Body speaks to what it means to be a person, who we are and our dignity. Bill Donaghy joins the show today to explore the ways we can rebuild our families and our civilization. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com...

When we read the scriptures, we're hearing God himself speak to us, we're able to get a glimpse into the mind of God. If we really want to read God's word more deeply, we need some tools on how to approach the text. Fr. Sebastian Walshe joins Steve and Becky to help us dive into reading the Bible and his book, Secrets From Heaven: Hidden Treasures of Faith in the Parables and Conversations of Jesu...

The Papacy is an awesome responsibility, beyond human capability, yet infused by the Holy Spirit. On today's show, George Weigel explores history, as well as the challenges in the Church today facing Pope Francis and future popes. Tune in to explore the mission of the Church through the lens of the papacy. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notreda...