The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

The Catholic Conversation

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Steve and Becky Greene, the Cradle and the Convert, help Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faith in our culture. Thank you for subscribing and for telling your family and friends!

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

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Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

7/11/25 - Saints with the Stigmata 11.07.2025

John Clark joins Steve and Becky to look at the lives of the incredible people who had the stigmata. His book is God's Wounds: The Remarkable Truth of Those Who Bore the Signs of Christ's Passion .

7/4/25 - Claire Dwyer on the Interior Life and Vocation 04.07.2025

God loves each of us uniquely and has specific work for us. Claire Dwyer joins Steve and Becky to discuss how we can cultivate an interior life that leads to understanding our mission.

6/27/25 - Fr. Thomas Morrow on Marriage 27.06.2025

Fr. Thomas Morrow joins Steve and Becky to encourage and strengthen marriages. His books is Marriage for God's Sake: A Guide for Catholics .

6/20/25 - Steve and Becky share a new project 20.06.2025

Steve Greene will be joining Fr. Michael Chaberek in Poland to create an educational video series exploring faith and evolutionary theories. Steve and Becky chat about it in this week's episode.

6/13/25 - Saintly Temperaments 06.06.2025

Rosemary McGuire Berry joins Steve and Becky to look a the lives of saints through their temperaments to encourage us on our path to holiness. Her book is Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints .

6/6/25 - Msgr. Charles Pope on Salvation 06.06.2025

Msgr. Charles Pope joins Steve and Becky to help us understand hell and the role it plays in God's plan for salvation. His book is The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church.

5/23/25 - Art and Laraine Bennett on Anxiety 23.05.2025

Anxiety is on the rise in our culture. Art and Laraine Bennett integrate psychology with faith to give you tools for a less stressful life. Their book is Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear .

5/16/25 - Dr. Ray Guarendi on How to Get Along with People 16.05.2025

Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Steve and Becky to give us tips on relationships. His new book is How to Get Along with Almost Everybody .

5/9/2025 - Steve Weidenkopf Looks at Catholics in History 13.05.2025

Steve Weidenkopf joins Steve and Becky to tell the stories of 12 Catholics that have misrepresented in history. His new book is Canceled: Twelve Catholic Heroes that History Turned Into Villians .

5/2/25 - Andrew Petripin - Faith Unboxed 02.05.2025

People often have ideas about the Catholic faith that aren't accurate. Andrew Petripin joins Steve and Becky to discuss these misperceptions and to shed light on the truths of the faith. His book is Faith Unboxed: Freeing the Catholic Church from the Containers People Put It In.

4/25-25 - Mark Brumley - Catholic Study Bible 25.04.2025

Over 25 years in the making, the Ignatius Study Bible is a library of Bible study resources,  to help everyday readers understand the written Word of God and apply its lessons to their lives. It is simply the most ambitious undertaking of its kind in our generation. Ignatius Press President, Mark Brumley joins Steve and Becky to discuss this project.

4/18/25 - Fr. Keith Kenney - Death, Eternity and the Catholic Funeral 18.04.2025

Fr. Keith Kenney joins Steve and Becky to talk about facing death, describe the elements of a Catholic funeral and to explore the significance of this rite.

4/11/25- Fr. Keith Kenney on Finding and Living Your Vocation 11.04.2025

Fr. Keith Kenney joins Steve and Becky to talk about how God works in us and in the world through our vocation. 

4/4/25 - Matthew Giambrone on Simplicity and Connection 04.04.2025

Matthew Giambrone joins Steve and Becky to talk about the importance of disconnecting from technology, embracing simplicity and connecting with each other. Find his work at Hearth and Field .

3/28/25 - Fr. Nathan Cromly on Transformation and Mission 28.03.2025

Fr. Nathan Cromly joins Steve and Becky to inspire us to live on mission for Christ. His book is Coached by Paul the Apostle - Lessons in Transformation .

3/21/25 - Dr. Andrew Abela on Cultivating Super Habits 21.03.2025

Dr. Andrew Abela joins Steve and Becky to discuss how to grow in virtue and build habits for success. His book is Superhabits: The Universal System for a Successful Life .

3/14/25 - Michael Lichens on Weird Catholic Stuff 14.03.2025

Michael Lichens joins Steve and Becky to explore some seemingly strange topics that are part of the Catholic experience. His book is Weird Catholic Handbook .

3/7/25 - Patrick Flynn on The Best Argument for God 07.03.2025

Patrick Flynn joins Steve and Becky to explore who God is and how logic points to his existence. His book is The Best Argument for God .

2/28/25 - Roxanne King on Civil Rights 28.02.2025

Roxanne King joins Steve and Becky to explore the lives of saints and ordinary people who fought for human and civil rights. Her book is Catholic Heroes of Human and Civil Rights: 1800's to Present .

2/21/25 - Isaac Hess on His Journey from Mormonism 21.02.2025

Isaac Hess joins Steve and Becky to share his powerful conversion story from the Mormon faith to Catholicism. 

2/14/25 - Christine Flynn on Spiritual Conversion 14.02.2025

Christine Flynn shares her fascinating journey from atheism, New Age and the occult to the Catholic Church. Her book is Not Just Spiritual: My Journey from Personal Religion to the Catholic Church .

2/7/25 - Cheryl Hughes on Archbishop Fulton Sheen 07.02.2025

Cheryl Hughes joins Steve and Becky to discuss the influence of Fulton J. Sheen and powerful conversion stories. Her book is Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker.

1/31/25 - Dr. Joseph Hollcraft on Praying with Mary 31.01.2025

Dr. Joseph Hollcraft joins Steve and Becky to encourage us to pray specifically with our Blessed Mother. His book is Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary: A Chaplet with St. Alphonsus Ligouri .

1/24/25 - Fr. Robert Spitzer on Faith, Science and Miracles 24.01.2025

Fr. Robert Spitzer joins Steve and Becky to explore how science points to the truths of the Catholic faith. His book is  Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles .

1/17/25 - Eduard Habsburg on Family Life 17.01.2025

Amb. Eduard Habsburg joins Steve and Becky to explore the beauty of family life. His book is Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World: Habsburg Lessons from the Centuries . 

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