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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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Queering the Culture (Ryan Anderson/Emma-Jo Morris) 03/09/22 09.03.2022 52:15

In a special double-header episode, we welcome Ryan Anderson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center as well as Emma-Jo Morris, the Politics Editor at Brietbart News to discuss the rise of transgenderism in society, and the intrusion of gender ideology into education. Trans Is a Flawed Defense of Reality Ryan Anderson on Gender Ideology and Taking on the 'Woke Elite': Christian Vision Counters the...

Who Needs Women’s History Month? (Sarah Corriher) 03/08/22 08.03.2022 52:15

Today we welcome back friend of the show Sarah Corriher, also known as The Crusader Gal, to discuss National Women's History Month. What was its origin, and how is the month being commemorated in pop culture this year? Father finishes with some Timely Thoughts. The Cultural Shift: You Against Your Neighbor Crusader Gal's Social Stream - On Google's Women's History Month Commemoration 1982 Designat...

Fear, Faith & Covid-19 (Dennis Prager) 03/07/22 07.03.2022 52:15

Today we welcome well known talk show host and bestselling author Dennis Prager to discuss the link between irrational fear, hatred, and superstition, as well as to take a look at how religious leaders responded to the Covid Interruption. COVID-19 and the Failure of America's Major Religions The Dennis Prager Show Prager University The Rational Passover Haggadah

Worship In a Time of War (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 03/04/22 04.03.2022 52:16

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue reflects on the necessity of worthy worship in times of war and conflict. He finishes by taking a look at the upcoming Sunday Scriptures, and what it means to resist the world, the flesh, and the Devil. Worship in a Time of War The Miraculous Novena of Grace

The Pope, the Sacraments & the Law (Fr. Gerald Murray) 03/03/2022 03.03.2022 52:15

We welcome back pastor and canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to discuss common misunderstandings of the papacy, Traditionis Custodes, and his direction for the faithful this Lent in an increasingly dark news cycle. Guarding the Flock: A Canon Lawyer's Advice to Bishops on Latest Vatican Crackdown on Tradition Another German Bishop All But Eliminates the Traditional Latin Mass in His Diocese Calming t...

Is the Bible ”Hate Speech”? (Joy Pullmann) 03/02/2022 02.03.2022 52:15

We welcome Joy Pullmann, the executive editor of The Federalist, to discuss a shocking legal case in Finland where a member of Parliament and a Lutheran Bishop are charged with "hate crimes" for quoting from the Bible on social media. What will the outcome of this trial mean for the rest of the world? Christians Stand Trial In Finland Today For Affirming Men And Women Are Different Finnish Christi...

Have You Prepared For Lent? (Fr. Bill Watson, SJ) 03/01/22 01.03.2022 52:45

We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss the beginning of Lent. How do people get Lent wrong, how can we live Lent right, and what should our lives look like after a Lent lived correctly? Lent is Coming, How Do I Prepare? - Ask Fr. Bill Three Easy Steps to the Worst Lent Ever! The Sacred Story Institute

Are You Really Born That Way? (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 02/28/22 28.02.2022 52:16

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss the rise of transgenderism, sexual identity, and the persecution of doctors and therapists for offering sexual orientation change efforts. No One Is Born Gay: Cardinal Hollerich Is Not Following the Science Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Aren't Harmful Book: The Sexual State The Dr. J Show The Ruth Institute Podcast

NOW Is It Time To Panic? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 02/25/22 25.02.2022 52:15

Today in Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue speaks of custody of the mind, Our Lady, and Hope, with an eye towards Lent as he answers the question: NOW is it time to panic? He finishes as always with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. What a World! Is It Time to Despair Yet? No, It's Not Time to Panic. Here's Why The Greatest Fear of Those Who Rule Us Our Lady Of The Good E...

What Ever Happened to Free Speech? (Cherise Trump) 02/24/22 24.02.2022 52:45

Father is joined by Cherise Trump, the Executive Director of Speech First, to discuss free speech on college campuses, self-censorship, and how a student should respond in situations of attempted campus censorship. Speech First Student Self-Censorship Is Driven by Fear Amidst a Toxic Environment Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts on College Campuses Distract From Education University of Hous...

The St. Gallen Mafia (Julia Meloni) 02/23/22 23.02.2022 52:16

Author Julia Meloni joins us to discuss her thrilling new book: The St. Gallen Mafia: Exposing the Secret Reformist Group Within the Church. Is this group real, who are the players involved, and what the significance of this group? You don't want to miss this one. Francis Allies Reveal Their Plans for Revolutionary Change The Weapon of the St. Gallen Mafia is Synodality Buy Julia's Book - The St....

All Eyes On Ottawa (Kennedy Hall) 02/22/22 22.02.2022 52:15

Author and journalist Kennedy Hall of LifeSiteNews returns to give an update on the situation in Canada, as well as to discuss what the recent actions of Prime Minister Trudeau might mean for the United States and the rest of the world. Is Canada Becoming Cuba? Canada's House of Commons Votes to Extend Emergency Powers for Trudeau, Continuing Police Crackdown Atlas Parked: Tactical and Strategic A...

Big Tech Is Not Your Friend (Allum Bokhari/Michelle Malkin) 02/21/22 21.02.2022 52:15

In today's special double-guest episode, we first welcome back author and Technology Correspondent Allum Bokhari to discuss the most recent overreach by Big Tech regarding the Canadian trucker's fundraising campaigns. We then welcome back author and journalist Michelle Malkin to discuss why she was banned from Airbnb along with her husband for simply speaking at a conference. Twitter Remains Silen...

What Ever Happened to Empathy? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 02/18/22 18.02.2022 52:16

In the Friday portion of Let's Talk About This, Father addresses the differences between sympathy, empathy, and pity, before asking if we are building a moral house in which we want to live. The show finishes with Weekend Readiness. Spiritual Warfare: No Pacifists Allowed! How Much Should Lent Hurt? Jesus Didn't "Turn the Other Cheek" — Neither Should You C.S. Lewis Quote - No Ordinary People

Parish Life After Covid (Fr. Casey Jones) 02/17/22 17.02.2022 52:15

We welcome back to the show Father Casey Jones of the Diocese of Venice, FL to discuss the state of parish life two years into the Covid Interruption. Let's do Purgatory for Lent Old Normal, New Normal, or New-And-Improved Normal? No More Excuses! Go to Confession A Detailed Catholic Examination of Conscience St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

Pop Culture & Traditional Values (Bill Whittle & Nick Laing) 02/16/22 16.02.2022 52:16

Father McTeigue is joined by political and social commentator Bill Whittle as well as graphic artist and video game industry veteran Nick Laing to discuss the ascendance of the anti-hero, and how to use the available tools and technologies to tell worthwhile stories. Six Take-aways From a Dad in the Video Game Industry Gamers Rise: Driven from Progressive Society to Become Who They Were Meant to B...

Is Satanism Going Public? (John Horvat II) 02/15/22 15.02.2022 52:16

In this Timely Tuesday, Father McTeigue is joined by John Horvat II to discuss the rise in overt satanism in our culture: from satanist clubs in schools to a conference this past weekend. They then discuss issues in the church and the world, and Father finishes with Timely Thoughts for the Saint of the day. Satanists, Protesters Expected in Scottsdale for the Satanic Temple's Inaugural Convention...

From Liberal Democracy to Global Totalitarianism (Dr. Thaddeus Kozinski) 02/14/22 14.02.2022 1:22:12

On this special episode of The Catholic Current, Dr. Thaddeus Kozinski joins us to discuss the shift from liberal democracy to global totalitarianism. Be sure to listen all the way through, as Dr. Kozinski stays on for an additional 30 minutes of interview not heard in the normal broadcast version. From Liberal Democracy to Global Totalitarianism What Plato Can Teach Us About Covid-19 Why Is God A...

Does Your Parish Have a Future? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 02/11/22 11.02.2022 52:15

Today on Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue looks at the state of parish life and then asks the challenging question: Does your parish have a future? He finishes as always with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Can a Nation Prosper as its Institutions Fail? Is Your Parish Like a Convenience Store? The Two Reasons Totalitarian States Detest the Church

Elevator Pitches For Classical Education (Joshua Gibbs) 02/10/22 10.02.2022 51:56

We welcome author and lecturer Joshua Gibbs of GibbsClassical.com to discuss the importance of classical education. What is the value of old books, and what is the proper role of a teacher in the classroom? Four Elevator Pitches For Classical Education Gibbs Classical The Gibbs Classical Online Summer Conference Does Modern Education Endanger the Soul?

Covid Masks: Facts & Fantasies (James Agresti) 02/09/22 09.02.2022 52:16

We welcome back James Agresti, president and co-founder of Just Facts to discuss the scientific data surrounding face masks. Has the science changed in the past year? Just Facts Academy Coming To Grips With the Facts About Masks Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Masks, and the Deadly Falsehoods Surrounding Them Genuine Facts About Omicron, Delta, Naturally Acquired Immunity, and Vaccines

The Church: For Better & for Worse (Matt Gaspers) 02/08/22 08.02.2022 52:16

We welcome Matt Gaspers of Catholic Family News to look through some of the hot headlines in the news of the Church. What is going on with the Synod on Synodality, and is there any good news to be found in this news cycle? The Synod on Synodality: Implementing the "Ecclesiology of Vatican II" The First Monthly Chicago Rosary Rally for the Latin Mass The Mass Should Not Be a Torture Device The 'Buc...

Why Can’t People Understand Each Other? (Kristin Barlow) 02/07/22 07.02.2022 52:14

We welcome Kristin Barlow to the show to discuss how she uses comedy to promote self knowledge and character development through her YouTube channel, "dear kristin". 16 Personalities Packing for a Vacation 16 Personalities Making 3 Wishes to a Genie Explaining All 8 Cognitive Functions You Are More Than Your MBTI Type Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types

Is It Time for TV To Die? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 02/04/22 04.02.2022 52:15

In this Friday format, Father begins with Let's Talk About This, where he takes a critical look at the mental and spiritual impact of broadcast television. He finishes with Weekend Readiness, to help you prepare for this upcoming Sunday Mass. Xenopolitix "Television" - LANGUAGE ALERT YouTube - "The World is a Corporation" (Network, 1976) Amusing Ourselves to Death - Book Another Sort of Learning -...

New Voices in Catholic Media (Gregory Luna/Mario Costabile) 02/03/22 03.02.2022 51:45

On this double feature of The Catholic Current, Father McTeigue first welcomes Gregory Luna to introduce his new YouTube channel "5-Minute Catholic Apologetics". Why did he start the channel, and why focus on apologetics? We then welcome back Mario Costabile from Array of Hope to discuss his transition from secular to Catholic media, and to alert us to the upcoming program launching: "Rise up-Live...