The Catholic Conversation

Thank you for joining us today for this special teaser episode of Parenting Smarts, a brand new podcast for parents from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Our host, MaryRuth Hackett, is a mom of four with a doctorate in educational psychology, specializing in child development. Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. Thanks for liste...

Abortion, three-parent embryos, in-vitro fertilization, euthanasia and cloning are just some of the topics Nik Nikas, president, CEO of the Bioethics Defense Fund will tackle in today's episode. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse addresses the lies and propaganda of the Sexual Revolution on today's show. Her new book is The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

The devil tries to keep us from God in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Fr. Charlie Goraieb, parochial vicar at St. Louis the King in Glendale, helps us to recognize evil and learn to combat it. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

Steve and Becky are joined by Dr. Anne Vargas-Leveriza, Director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection here in the Diocese of Phoenix, for an open conversation about where we are as a diocese when it comes to keeping our young people safe. Anyone who has been a victim of abuse is encouraged to call a local law enforcement agency. We continue to pray for all those who have been harmed by chil...

How can parents foster vocations? Fr. Dan Connealy, associate chaplain at Holy Trinity Catholic Newman Center, is joined by his mom, Renee Connealy, for a precious conversation about trying to raise holy kids. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

Enjoy an interview from the archives with Fr. John Lankeit, rector at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, about Confession. Tune in next week for a new episode of The Catholic Conversation.

We live in a culture unknowingly surrounded by heresies. Catholic priest, author and speaker, Fr. Dwight Longenecker talks about common ideologies that are destructive to our faith and the Church. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

Do you feel like people just don't care about faith anymore? How do we evangelize the indifferent? Author, Matt Nelson gives us insights and talks about his book, Just Whatever: How to Help the Spiritually Indifferent Find Beliefs That Really Matter . Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/  

It's always a fun conversation when Patrick Coffin, author, speaker, podcaster and more is on the show. You won't want to miss this lively discussion on the Church, culture, contraception, media and more. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

Why is beauty important to the Church, to liturgy? Geoff and Ruth Strickland, New Jerusalem Studios, share their story. Tune in and discover how art leads you closer to God. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/  

Young people don't actually know how to date. Catherine Fowler Sample, writer and producer for The Dating Project shares the fascinating journey of young people searching for love in today's culture. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

What happens when you discover that what you believed about God was wrong? Chris Zajdzinski, instructor, Kino Catechetical Institute and director for Marriage and Family Life at St. Mary Magdalene in Gilbert shares his powerful conversion story. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

Michael and Laura Garibaldi are training a new generation of storytellers. Tune in to find out how their dramatic arts academy helps young people grow in faith and relationships. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

How can we share our faith with those who object to it? Catholic Answers apologist, Karlo Broussard talks about how to begin a dialogue and his new book Prepare the Way: Overcoming Obstacles to God, the Gospel and the Church. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

High school is over, now what? Ryan Hanning, Ph. D has spent several years working with college students and young adults. Tune in and find out how to discover passion and purpose during the young adult years. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

He is well-known for his homilies, but what is Fr. John Lankeit really like? Join Steve and Becky as they chat with their good friend about life, discernment and friendship. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

Marriage helps us grow in holiness, so it's hard work sometimes. Mike Phelan, director of Marriage and Respect Life at the Diocese of Phoenix joins us to share the things that wives need to hear from their husbands. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

When young people leave for college, will they lose their faith? Let's hope not. Tune in to hear Fr. Matt Lowry, chaplain, Holy Trinity Catholic Newman Center share his experiences with students at NAU. It's encouraging. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

The Sacrament of Confirmation, what is it exactly? Ryan Hanning, Ph. D. and a special guest join us to explore what really happens at Confirmation. 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

Do you feel inadequate to answer questions about the faith? Karl Keating, founder and senior fellow at Catholic Answers, tells us how the ability to answer one question grew into a multi-media, apologetics apostolate. Tune in and be inspired to learn more. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

Imagine sitting down with an 85 year old Cardinal who has traveled the world, worked closely with St. John Paul II, and understands culture and ecumenism. Now stop imagining and listen in as Francis Cardinal Arinze, of Nigeria, joins The Catholic Conversation. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com

The culture of death is spreading, often disguised as philanthropic or sociopolitical programs. Obianuju Exeocha, founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, is fighting back. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

You know those famous quotes we attribute to saints? It turns out, many of them were not said by saints at all. Trent Horn, author, speaker, apologist with Catholic Answers talks about his new podcast, The Counsel of Trent and his book What the Saints Never Said: Pious Misquotes and the Subtle Heresies They Teach You. Tune in and be surprised. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morni...

Fr. Charlie Goraieb, pastor, St. Timothy Catholic Church in Mesa describes the three stages of the spiritual life - the purgative, the illuminative and the unitive. Tune in to find out where you are on the journey to holiness. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/