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3/23/19 - Sherry Boas, Crowing Glory and Rosary Reflections 21.03.2019 1:00:31

There's so much to talk about when friend of the program, Sherry Boas joins us to share the news about her new adventure, the Crowing Glory Tea Room as well as a new booklet on Rosary reflections to heal the Church. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

3/16/19 - Abby Johnson, Unplanned 06.03.2019 1:00:40

Watching and ultrasound-guided abortion completely changed the course of Abby Johnson's life. Hear her story and her experience in collaborating in a movie about her life. Check out Unplanned in theaters on March 29. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

3/9/19 - Sohrab Ahmari, Conversion Story 27.02.2019 1:01:16

How does a Marxist, atheist born in Iran find his way to the Catholic Faith? Sohrab Ahmari shares his story and his book, From Fire, By Water: My Journey to the Catholic Faith. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

3/2/19 - God's Existence, Dr. Edward Feser 27.02.2019 1:00:26

Does God really exist? How can we prove it? Dr. Edward Feser, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Pasadena City College gives us intelligent arguments for God's existence. Have your atheist friends listen to this one. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

2/23/19 - Bishop Olmsted on Complete My Joy 20.02.2019 1:00:27

Family life is beautiful and challenging. We have a special treat as Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted joins us to share from his own family experiences and encourage families today. You can also read his Apostolic Exhortation to Husbands, Wives, Mothers and Fathers of the Diocese of Phoenix, Complete My Joy at https://family.dphx.org/ . Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare...

2/16/19 - Danielle Burr and Miranda Maciel, Being Millenials 06.02.2019 1:01:06

What's up with Millenials? Some of us just don't understand them. Danielle Burr and Miranda Maciel, co-hosts of the I Got Issues podcast, give us a glimpse into the Millenial mind as they talk about dating, work, family and faith. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

2/9/19 - From the Archives, Bishop Olmsted on Family 06.02.2019 53:31

You are in for a treat as Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted shares from his own life and family experience. It is an intimate and inspirational conversation. He will join Steve and Becky in a few weeks to talk about his Apostolic Exhortation, Complete My Joy.

2/2/19 - Dr. Deborah Savage, Masculinity and Femininity 30.01.2019 1:00:29

Men and women are different...and that's good! Deborah Savage, Ph. D, professor of Philosophy and Pastoral Ministry at St. Paul's Seminary School of Divinity, discusses the particular genius of men and women. With so much talk about toxic masculinity, you won't want to miss this episode. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

1/26/19 - Gina Bauer, Saving the World Through the Family 23.01.2019 1:00:30

Our world is a mess, but strengthening the family can save it. Gina Bauer provides practical tips to help build strong families to witness to our broken culture. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

1/19/19 - Kevin Becker and Christine Wohar, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati 16.01.2019 1:00:34

What might it be like to have a friendship with a saint? Kevin Becker shares his amazing story of healing and conversion while Christine Wohar helps us get to know Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Tune in and be inspired! Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

1/12/19 - Fr. John Nahrgang, Eucharistic Miracles 09.01.2019 1:00:30

We hear the stories, but can we really believe them? Fr. John Nahrgang, parochial vicar, Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral shares the stories and the science behind Eucharistic miracles. Tune in and grow deeper in your devotion to the Real Presence. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

1/5/19 - Sharon Phelan and Jenelle Van Brunt, Inspiring Stories for Women 31.12.2018 1:00:32

"Be Beautiful: A Woman After God's Own Heart" is a day of renewal being presented by our own Becky Greene, Sharon Phelan and Jenelle Van Brunt. On today's show, you'll get a taste of the stories they will share to inspire and encourage women. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

12/29/18 - Fr. John Parks, Evangelization 27.12.2018 1:00:27

We hear the word often, but do we know what it means or how to do it? Fr. John Parks, vicar of evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix helps us understand how to share the best news ever. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

12/22/18 - A Look Back, Fifth Anniversary Show 19.12.2018 1:00:38

Steve and Becky Greene celebrate five years hosting The Catholic Conversation by revisiting a few of the many memorable conversations they have had with our wonderful guests. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

12/15/18 - Mark Hart, Getting Teens to Read the Bible 12.12.2018 1:00:32

How can we get teens interested in the Bible? Do we really know the Bible ourselves? Mark Hart shares his newest book, Inspired: A Bible Companion for Teens , as a resource for all of us to get deeper into Scripture. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

12/8/18 - Shaun McAfee, Social Media 05.12.2018 1:00:44

Media can be harmful, addicting and stressful. It can also be a useful tool for evangelization. Shaun McAfee joins us today to help us approach media use and discusses his new book, Social Media Magisterium: A No-Nonsense Guide to the Proper Use of Media. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

12/1/18 - Aoife Maria Beglin, The Church in Europe 28.11.2018 1:00:32

What is is like to be a Catholic in Europe? How is the Church teaching about marriage and family life? Aoife Maria Beglin from the Diocese of Austria joins us to talk about cultures, family life and faith. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

11/24/18 - Fr. Paul Sullivan, Seminarian Formation 21.11.2018 1:00:31

How are men formed for the priesthood? How do they face the challenges of seminary life? Fr. Paul Sullivan, vocations director shares with us how intentional and thorough the discernment process is for seminarians. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

11/17/18 - Cindy Leonard, the Wisdom of Natural Family Planning 14.11.2018 1:00:32

Natural Family Planning deepens love and enriches marriage. Cindy Leonard, coordinator of the Office of Natural Family Planning refutes myths about NFP and reflects on the fruit she has seen in her work over the years. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

11/10/18 - From the Archives, Trent Horn on Atheism 07.11.2018 53:44

Enjoy this episode from the archives with author, speaker and Catholic Answers apologist, Trent Horn as he explores arguments against atheism. Tune in next week for a new episode of The Catholic Conversation .

11/3/18 - Jason and Crystalina Evert, Knowing Your Worth 01.11.2018 1:00:45

Chastity? Modesty? What? Jason and Crystalina Evert from Chastity Project and Women Made New will help you think of these words differently. Be fierce, confident and know your worth. Tune in and find out how! Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

10/27/18 - Leila Miller, Truthful Answers to Difficult Questions 24.10.2018 1:00:35

Abortion, gay marriage, chastity, contraception... the Church provides wisdom to explain these issues to our children, but where do we start? Leila Miller and Trent Horn co-authored Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today's Tough Moral Issues , to equip us for these difficult conversations. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org...

10/20/18 - Dr. Joshua Miller, Discovering Your Personal Vocation 17.10.2018 1:00:32

Each of us has a unique calling, but how do we discover and cultivate it? Dr. Joshua Miller, INSCAPE co-creator and head of education joins Steve and Becky to talk about helping young people discover, embrace, and live to the full their unique personal vocations and his book, Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity He...

10/13/18 - Susan Brinkmann, New Age - It's More Common Than You Think 10.10.2018 1:00:32

Yoga, holistic healing, horoscopes... they can all be New Age traps. Susan Brinkmann, director of communications and New Age research at Women of Grace, uncovers the dangers behind so many seemingly harmless activities. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

10/6/18 - Daniel Mattson, Reclaiming Sexual Reality 04.10.2018 1:00:30

What happens when embracing a gay identity only brings emptiness? Author and speaker, Daniel Mattson shares his story and his book, Why I Don't Call Myself Gay: How I Reclaimed My Sexual Reality and Found Peace. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/