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Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today’s issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.

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The Genesis of Gender (Dr. Abigail Favale) 7/13/22 13.07.2022 52:15

We welcome Dr. Abigail Favale of Notre Dame University to discuss her new book with Ignatius Press: The Genesis of Gender. What does God reveal about Himself in making us either male or female, and why does that matter? The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion Courage International

The Supreme Court & Religious Schools, Now What? (Rabbi Yaakov Menken) 7/12/22 12.07.2022 52:15

We welcome Rabbi Yaakov Menken of the Coalition for Jewish Values to discuss the funding of religious schools, as well as the crucial difference between "freedom of religion" and "freedom from religion". Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Rabbis Welcome SCOTUS Decision Supporting Parental Choice of Religious Schooling Supreme Court Rules for Parents Seeking State Aid for Religious Scho...

What’s a Synod & Why Do We Need One? (Fr. John Perricone) 7/11/22 11.07.2022 52:12

We welcome Fr. John Perricone of Iona College to discuss Synodality and the concept of "Synodal Listening". How does that differ from Marian listening, and does that difference matter? The Navel-Gazing of Synodal "Listening" Father Perricone's Website The "Wisdom" Of Demons Was Invoked In The Australian Synod Fish Eaters - Online Catholic Library Baltimore Catechism - Volume 4 PDF The Jesuits: His...

Why Celebrate Abnormality? (Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.) 7/8/22 08.07.2022 52:13

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue asks why it is that we want what is not good for us? What happens to the appetites of a society ruled by crafty men? Is evil really inevitable? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. Celebrating Abnormal Behavior The Lost Symbolism of the Liturgy Why Do We Desire What's Bad for Us? Worship in a Time of War Executive Ord...

How Supreme Court Justices are Made (Mike Davis) 7/7/22 07.07.2022 52:15

We welcome Mike Davis of the Article III Project to discuss the process of a Supreme Court nomination. How did it become so politicized, and is there any hope of a return to judicial sobriety? The Article III Project Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be Sworn-In Thursday to Supreme Court After Breyer Officially Retires Former Gorsuch Law Clerk to Susan Collins: You Have a 'Fundamental Misunderstandin...

Roe Is Gone - The Fight Continues (Dr. Steven Christie, M.D., J.D) 7/6/22 06.07.2022 52:15

We welcome back Dr. Steven Christie to discuss the Dobbs decision from both the legal and spiritual dimension. What led us to where we are today, and where do we go from here? Do check out his book Speaking for the Unborn: 30-Second Pro-Life Rebuttals to Pro-Choice Arguments. Speaking for the Unborn: 30-Second Pro-Life Rebuttals to Pro-Choice Arguments Speaking for the Unborn Website The Gabriel P...

An Alternative to Disney? (Jordan Harmon) 7/5/22 05.07.2022 52:15

We welcome Jordan Harmon of Angel Studios to the show to discuss his family-friendly alternative to the popular on-demand video services. What drives someone to launch a project like this? Is there even a demand for such a product? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts, reflecting on a personally important anniversary. Angel Studios Angel Studios Announces Over $100 Million in New Original Content...

Meet America’s Death Cult (Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.) 7/1/22 01.07.2022 52:12

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue breaks down a disturbing article where the author comes very close to admitting the realities of abortion. What won't she admit, and why did Fr. McTeigue have to invent a word in order to explain why she didn't? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. The Nation Article: Abortion Involves Killing–and That's OK!...

Abortion: Harming Everything & Solving Nothing (Ryan Anderson & Alexandra DeSanctis, Charles LiMandri) 6/30/22 30.06.2022 52:16

In this special episode, we welcome co-authors Ryan Anderson and Alexandra DeSanctis of the Ethics and Public Policy Center to discuss their new book with Regnery, Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing. We're then joined by Catholic lawyer Charles LiMandri of the Thomas More Society to discuss defending Pro-Life organizations in court. Do check out all of their great w...

A Return to Moral Sanity? (Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.) 6/29/22 29.06.2022 52:15

We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. of the Magis Center to discuss the Dobbs decision. Why was Roe wrong from the beginning legally, and is there a spiritual explanation for the demonstrations that have taken place since the decision was handed out? Abortion Activists Charged With Attempting to Murder Police During Violent Protest Pro-Life Legislator Had to Use Scissors to Defend Herself When...

Pro-Life, Post-Roe (Jim Havens) 6/28/22 28.06.2022 52:15

We welcome back Jim Havens of The Simple Truth to discuss the next steps for the Pro-Life movement after the overturning of Roe v Wade. Father McTeigue finishes with some Timely Thoughts. Hosea Initiative Project Rachel Gabriel Project Love Will End Abortion Is Elijah Too Harsh? Bishop Barron Thinks So

Keep Your Kids Safe During the Summer Months (Steve Pokorny) 6/27/22 27.06.2022 52:12

We welcome back Steve Pokorny of Freedom Coaching to discuss the scourge of internet pornography, and how to raise children so that they do not fall prey to it. Freedom Coaching Circle - Screen Time Management and Parental Control Qustodio - Parental Control Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children

Goodbye to Roe! Now What? (Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.) 6/24/22 24.06.2022 52:12

On this one year anniversary of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue reflects on the incredible news of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, even sharing his homily from his morning Mass. What have the reactions been, and what do we do now? He finishes with Weekend Readiness preparing you for Sunday Mass. Supreme Court Opinion - Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Which States Are Banning A...

The Springtime That Never Came (Bishop Athanasius Schneider) 6/23/22 23.06.2022 52:16

We welcome to the show Bishop Athanasius Schneider of Kazakhstan to discuss the Church after Vatican II. What was promised, and what happened as a result? Do check out his latest book with Sophia Institute Press: The Springtime That Never Came. The Springtime that Never Came: In conversation with Paweł Lisicki I Am a Restorationist

Has America Lost Its Way? (Matt Archbold, Sarah Cain) 6/22/22 22.06.2022 52:15

We welcome back friends of the show Matt Archbold and Sarah Cain to discuss the state of modern American culture. Looking at the headlines, it's clear that many things have gone wrong, but what can we do about it? Percentage of Americans Who Profess Belief in God Drops to All Time Low The Young Are Dying to Matter in Our Secular World Remember When Fox News Was Pro-Family?

Corpus Christi & Eucharistic Devotion (Teresa Tomeo) 6/21/22 21.06.2022 52:15

We welcome back Teresa Tomeo of EWTN to discuss the Real Presence, pilgrimages, and the necessity of quiet reflection in the life of faith. Check out her upcoming pilgrimage, Living La Dolce Fede: the Sweet Life of Faith. Father Finishes with Timely Thoughts. New Italian Pilgrimage: La Dolce Fide Living La Dolce Fide: The Sweet Life of Faith The National Eucharistic Revival The Catholic Current -...

Who Are the New Cardinals? (Dr. Anthony Stine) 6/20/22 20.06.2022 52:12

We welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition to discuss the recently named Cardinals. What does it mean to be named a Cardinal, and what might come in the future as a result? Return to Tradition What to Know About Bishop Robert McElroy, Who Will Soon Be a Cardinal California Bishop Blasts Cardinal-Elect McElroy for Thinking Abortion 'Not Wrong Enough' to Discuss Pope's Rebuke to Americ...

Who’s Losing the Culture War? (Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.) 6/17/22 17.06.2022 52:16

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue talks about beauty, the sin of Acedia, and explains why Christians allow themselves to lose the culture war. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. The Right Can't Win the Culture, but the Left Can Lose It The Problem With Modern Architecture. (It Isn't What You Think) Is Your Parish Beautiful? Does That Ma...

Civilization, Christendom & the West (Dr. Duke Pesta) 6/16/22 16.06.2022 52:15

We welcome Dr. Duke Pesta of FreedomProject Academy to discuss some of Fr. McTeigue's favorite subjects: Christendom and Western Civilization. Why do academics denigrate the impact of the West, and what can be done about it? FreedomProject Academy The Dr. Duke Show - FreedomProject Media FreedomProject Media iOS App Looking for Jesus at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Economics & Language of Abortion (Mary Szoch) 6/15/22 15.06.2022 52:15

We welcome back Mary Szoch of the Family Research Council to discuss deception within the Pro-Abortion movement, and the bad options many corporations are giving to mothers. What can be done about this? Family Research Council Yellen for Abortion Is Never Good Don't Erase Women, Don't Erase Moms, Don't Erase Children On the Eve of Dobbs, Remember That out of the Mouth Speaks Life

75 Years of Priesthood (Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.) 6/14/22 14.06.2022 52:15

Father Joseph Fessio, S.J. of Ignatius Press joins Father McTeigue this Timely Tuesday to discuss their priesthood. With Fr. Fessio celebrating his 50th anniversary of priesthood, and Fr. McTeigue celebrating his 25th, what have they learned along the way, and what would they tell newly ordained priests? God's Holy Weapons Against Satan, Part 3: The Gift of Priesthood 10 Ways to Crush the Morale o...

Who Cares About the Apostles? (Rod Bennett) 6/13/22 13.06.2022 52:12

We welcome to the show author and Catholic Answers contributor Rod Bennett to discuss the importance of a personal encounter with Christ, Priesthood, and the joy of perpetual conversion. Check out his latest book, These Twelve: The Gospel Through the Apostles' Eyes. These Twelve: The Gospel Through the Apostles' Eyes God Has No Grandchildren A Royal Summons to the Cross of Christ The Hard Truth Ab...

Depressed? Demoralized? What’s the Difference? (Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.) 6/10/22 10.06.2022 52:44

In Let's Talk About This, Father explains the internal breakdown that occurs when one lives in a culture that rejects Christ. We must not conform to the consensus of stupidity, illusion, and addiction so that we can embrace Christ Crucified, Risen, Reigning, and Returning. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. The End of Growth The Demoralized Mind Dying For t...

Getting Un-Confused About Gender (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 6/9/22 09.06.2022 52:45

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss how to combat gender ideology. How did we get to this point, and where can we go from here? Check out the Ruth Institute's Summit for the Survivors of the Sexual Revolution June 24th & 25th. Summit for the Survivors of the Sexual Revolution Courage International The Ruth Institute Transgender Resource Center The Myth Ab...

Serving Christ on Mission in Asia (Tricia Bølle) 6/8/22 08.06.2022 52:15

We welcome Tricia Bolle of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society to discuss serving Christ on Mission in Asia. How does mission change you, and what can you learn about Christ through service? The St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society Ready to Throw Your Life Away? Why It Hurts to Be Away from the Ones You Love The Hard Truth About Needing Other Christians