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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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Christ Is Risen, Now What? (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 04/18/2022 18.04.2022 52:15

We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss the risen Christ, and how to live forgiven. How do we avoid letting the Resurrection pass us by? A Simple Test to See if You Really Believe Christ is Risen Why Celebrate Easter Joy Amid Tears and Flames? Three Tasks That Easter Demands of Us The Sacred Story Institute Sacred Story: An Ignatian Examen For The Third Millennium

Obedience and Hope In Times of Trial (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski & Fr. Joseph Fessio) 04/13/22 13.04.2022 52:15

In the first half of the show, we welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to discuss his latest book and the difference between true obedience and unthinking servility. We are then joined by Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. to discuss Faith, Hope, and the beginning of the Easter season. True Obedience in the Church: A Guide to Discernment in Challenging Times First Roundup of Responses to the CDW's Responsa Ad...

Hunter Biden, the Rule of Law, and Catholic Institutions (Jack Maxey) 04/11/22 11.04.2022 52:15

We welcome back journalist Jack Maxey to discuss Hunter Biden, the rule of law, and Catholic institutions. What is the story behind this laptop, and as Holy Week begins what can we learn about human nature? Whistleblower Who Handed Hunter's Abandoned Laptop to Congressmen Reveals He Has 450 Gigabytes of DELETED Material Jack Maxey is Hunter Biden's worst Nightmare & Russian TV says Troops are...

Why Is It So Easy To Hate? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 04/08/22 08.04.2022 52:15

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses why it is so easy to hate others, before looking again at the meaning of love, and the way of the Cross as we prepare for Holy Week. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Medical Student Purposely 'Misses' Vein With Needle When Patient Laughs at Her Pronoun Button If It's Not Godly Love, It's Rot Real Love Are We Passive Bystanders In the War W...

Dante: A Lenten Companion (Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFMConv) 04/07/22 07.04.2022 52:15

We are joined by Franciscan friar, Fr. Francisco Nahoe of Zaytuna College to discuss Dante, St. Francis of Assisi, and the right ways to finish Lent. Paradiso, Canto 11 with Fr. Francisco Nahoe Paradise (The Divine Comedy) Let's do Purgatory for Lent!

Are You Trying to Please God, or Twitter? (Matt Archbold) 04/06/22 06.04.2022 52:16

We welcome back author and columnist Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss social media, virtue signaling, hate signaling, and a hollowed-out Catholicism. Hmmm. Please God or Twitter? Hmmm. "For If the Trumpet Give An Uncertain Sound, Who Shall Prepare Himself to the Battle?" The Myth of Human Progress or Evolution Makes us Worse.

Who Is Justice Clarence Thomas, and Why Do They Hate Him? (Tristan Justice) 04/05/22 05.04.2022 52:15

We are joined by the western correspondent for The Federalist, Tristan Justice to discuss Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Who is he, where did he come from, and what can we learn from his story? The Attacks On Clarence And Ginni Thomas Are Merely Latest In A Decades-Long Smear Campaign The Even Higher-Tech Lynching of Justice Clarence Thomas Ginni Thomas Did Nothing Illegal but Democrats Wa...

Who’s Next on the Supreme Court? (Jordan Boyd) 04/04/22 04.04.2022 52:15

We are joined by staff writer for The Federalist, Jordan Boyd to discuss the recent Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Who is she, and why has the nomination process become so theatrical? Judge Nominated To Supreme Court On The Basis Of Her Sex Can't Define 'Woman' Democrats Smear Josh Hawley For Revealing They Don't Care If Supreme Court Justices Love Perverts And Hate The Constitution...

Why Do We Believe Lies? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 04/01/22 01.04.2022 52:15

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses why it is that we believe lies, the spiritual works of mercy, and how to overcome the fear of being called names in service of the Truth. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Why Do We Lie to Ourselves? Rachel Levine Says 'Misgendering' Trans People Is 'Mean-Spirited'— It's Not Courage International Live Not by L...

Pro-Abortion Recipients of Catholic Honors (Patrick Reilly) 03/31/22 31.03.2022 52:15

We welcome founder and president of the Cardinal Newman Society, Patrick Reilly to discuss a Boston Catholic preparatory school choosing to award Pro-Abortion Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh at a fundraising banquet. What is a faithful Catholic to do, and will a newly released directive from the Vatican help these situations? Massachusetts Pro-Lifers Lament Catholic School's Choice to Honor Pro-Ab...

The Benefits of Risk (Allison Schrager) 03/30/22 30.03.2022 52:16

We welcome senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute Allison Schrager to discuss risk assessment, entrepreneurship, and the government being the original helicopter parent. Bring Back Risk Can We Have Economic Growth Without Risk?

Who Actually Supports Youth Gender Identity Education? (Terry Schilling) 03/29/22 29.03.2022 52:16

We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss the recent push for gender identity education aimed at young children. Father finishes with some Timely Thoughts. Poll: Americans Split Over Florida's Controversial Bills on Gender Identity and Race Psaki Calls Florida Parental Rights Bill 'A Form of Bullying', Dodges Question on Similar Biden 1994 Vote

So What Happened With That Consecration? (Dr. Anthony Stine) 03/28/22 28.03.2022 52:15

We are joined by Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition to discuss what happened in Rome last Friday. What is this Consecration, and what is its importance? What No One Is Talking About With Francis' Fatima Consecration Francis' Consecration Of Russia & Ukraine Has DIVIDED Traditional Catholics The Five First Saturdays Devotion

Can There Ever Be a Just War? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 03/25/22 26.03.2022 52:48

In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the idea of a "Just War". He wraps up with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. The Church's Just War Theory - Part 1 Mark Dice on " tucking" Joint Statement from Eau Claire School Candidates California Legislators Introduce Abortion Tourism Bill

The Ethics of Vaccine Mandates (Dr. Julie Ponesse) 03/24/22 24.03.2022 52:15

We are joined by Pandemic Ethics Scholar for The Democracy Fund, Dr. Julie Ponesse, to discuss courage, education, fear, and the ethics surrounding mandated vaccination. Do check out her new book, My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid19 Vaccine Mandates. Ethics Professor Gives Heartbreaking Final Lesson on Refusing Vaccine Before Being Fired Trailer - My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-...

Why Are Young People Turning to Tradition? (David Dashiell) 03/23/22 23.03.2022 52:15

We are joined by freelance editor and writer David Dashiell to discuss the new book he edited, Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism. Why are younger Catholics embracing religious tradition, and what advice would he give to those who are curious or hesitant towards the traditional forms of worship? Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are...

Discrimination and Violence Against Asian-Americans (Wai Wah Chin) 03/22/22 22.03.2022 52:15

We welcome adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Wei Wah Chin, to discuss the legal and cultural issues Asian-Americans are facing, and the effects of the rise of Critical Race Theory. Asian-Americans Fight Back Against School Discrimination Charters for All Asians Want Action Against Violence — Not More Rhetoric on Racism

Transgenderism and the Law (Dr. Leor Sapir) 03/21/22 21.03.2022 51:56

We are joined by Adjunct Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Dr. Leor Sapir to discuss transgenderism within recent legal rulings. What is the effect of the rulings, and why is this seeming to occur more in America than in other countries? Transgender Confusions Misguided Affirmations Staying in Their Lane

Yes, They ARE Coming For Your Children (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 03/18/22 18.03.2022 52:15

In Let's Talk About This, Father draws attention to the outright attacks on childhood innocence. How should parents react, and why do many parents respond wrongly? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Four Disney Employees, Retired Judge Among the 108 Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting in Central Florida Critics Still Mislabeling Florida's Parental Rights In Educ...

Evil, Villains, and Good Stories (Bill Whittle & Nick Laing) 03/17/22 17.03.2022 1:46:49

In this podcast-extended episode, Father welcomes back social and political commentator Bill Whittle, as well as comic book and video game industry veteran Nick Laing to discuss storytelling. Bill and Nick then stay on with Father after the broadcast segments for almost an hour of continued conversation not available anywhere else. The Riddler, Killmonger, and the Trap of Villains Who Are Right Th...

Exploring the Miraculous (Michael O’Neill) 03/16/22 16.03.2022 52:15

We welcome back author, producer, and television host Michael O'Neill to discuss his latest show on EWTN: Explore With the Miracle Hunter. What miracles does the show highlight, and what role should miracles play in the life of faith? Explore with the Miracle Hunter: Show Trailer Explore with the Miracle Hunter: Lanciano The Miracle Hunter They Might Be Saints: On the Path to Sainthood in America

They Don’t Make Funerals Like They Used To (Timothy Williams) 03/15/22 15.03.2022 52:15

Today we welcome Dr. Timothy Williams of Crisis Magazine to discuss funeral liturgies. What did they previously provide to the living as well as the dead, and what has gone wrong in the way they are commonly celebrated today? Some Funereal Thoughts on Liturgy Let's do Purgatory for Lent!

Emotions, Trauma, and the Spiritual Life (Kristin Barlow) 03/14/22 14.03.2022 52:15

We welcome back YouTuber Kristin Barlow to discuss the role that emotions play in the spiritual life. Sacred Story: An Ignatian Examen For The Third Millennium 16 Personalities Interacting During a Fire Alarm Kintsugi - Japanese Art of Repairing Broken Ceramics With Gold The 16 MBTI Personality Types The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Infanticide: When Abortion Isn’t Enough (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 03/11/22 11.03.2022 52:15

In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the horrific legislation in the Maryland House and Senate that could allow for the murder of children up to 28 days after birth. How did we get to this point in history? What can be done about it? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Maryland Bill Would Legalize Infanticide, Babies Could be Left to Die Up to 28 Days After Birth Bill HB1171 A Little-Kno...

Heroes of Liberty (Bethany Mandel) 03/10/22 10.03.2022 52:15

We welcome Bethany Mandel to discuss the literary endeavor Heroes of Liberty, the definition of a hero, and the importance of reading with children. Heroes of Liberty WaPo Reporter Viciously Attacks Parents Concerned About Scholastics Book Fairs Promoting Radical Ideologies