The Conor Gallagher Show

Sr. Deirdre Byrne, a surgeon, Army veteran, and religious sister, tells the story of her friend Sister Philip Marie, whose shocking nursing-home care involved heavy sedation and the withholding of food and water. In this episode she joins Conor to discuss why Catholics need to wake up to this issue and how families can spot warning signs & advocate for vulnerable loved ones. Sister Deirdre als...

Joshua Charles of Eternal Christendom joins Conor to expose the history and ideology behind Freemasonry, the Church’s warnings about secret societies, the Great Apostasy and the “mystery of iniquity,” and the growing rejection of the supernatural in Western society. They also examine the Founding Fathers, the decline of Christendom, the possibility of a Third Temple and the Antichrist, and what Ca...

St. Thérèse of Lisieux is remembered as the “Little Flower,” yet beneath the flowers was a surprisingly intense spirituality of suffering, sacrifice, and radical love. Fr. Joseph Spence goes beyond the familiar image of Thérèse to uncover the profound spirituality behind her Little Way: from her confidence in God’s mercy and her willingness to suffer for love, to her battle against scrupulosity an...

As a saint of the 20th century, Padre Pio feels closer to us than many saints—and his recent example makes the call to holiness remarkably real. Conor sits down with Luciano Lamonarca, founder of the Saint Pio Foundation, to explore the extraordinary life of one of the Church’s most beloved modern saints. Luciano shares a personal story of how Padre Pio has worked in his own life, while discussing...

Who was St. Robert Bellarmine— the humble, unassuming man who become one of the Catholic Church’s greatest defenders during the Protestant Reformation? Shaun McAfee, biographer of Robert Bellarmine and author of many books, joins Conor for a deep dive into Bellarmine’s life. In this episode you will learn about his defense of Catholic teaching against the Reformers, his monumental, 9-million word...

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Can the sins of our ancestors affect us today? Dan Schneider joins Conor to explore the Catholic understanding of generational curses, how the effects of sin can pass from one generation to the next, and the role of angels and demons in spiritual warfare. This episode offers a profound explanation of how the spiritual battles of previous generations can continue to shape our own lives—and what we...

Could G.K. Chesterton one day be declared a saint? Dale Ahlquist of the American Chesterton Society joins Conor to talk about Chesterton’s life, his conversion to Catholicism, his greatest works, and his enduring defense of faith, reason, common sense, and truth. They explore why Chesterton remains so relevant today—and why his joyful, unconventional approach to Catholicism continues to inspire so...

📱TAN Digital: The Catholic App You Can Trust. Browse and listen to over 1,200 spiritual classics https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/ Who was St. Louis de Montfort - the saint whose teachings on Mary have profoundly impacted saints and popes for centuries? Scott Smith joins Conor to explore this great saint’s life and spirituality, his devotion to the Rosary, his works True Devotion to Mary and...

Why are vocations surging in the Dominican Order today? Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, O.P. joins Conor again to explore the rich spiritual tradition of the Dominican Order, from its origins under St. Dominic to the four pillars that shape Dominican life: prayer, common life, study, and preaching. Sr. Mary Madeline shares what drew her to religious life, what daily life in a Dominican community looks lik...

Is modern life making us happier—or pulling us further from God, family, and one another? Mike Thomas and Andrew Ewell of the American Catholic Land Movement join Conor to discuss why so many Catholics are rediscovering a simpler, land-based way of life rooted in prayer, family, and meaningful work. Together they explore Catholic social teaching, distributism, technology and AI, the importance of...

Who were the Knights Templar—and how much of what we've been told is actually true? Matthew Weller joins Conor to separate history from myth, exploring the origins of the Templars during the Crusades, their unique calling as warrior-monks, and the spiritual mission that shaped one of the most misunderstood orders in Church history. Together they examine the purpose of the Crusades, the Templars' m...

Who was St. Bonaventure, and why does the Church honor him as the Seraphic Doctor? In this episode, Fr. Robert Nixon—Benedictine monk, scholar, and translator—joins Conor to explore the remarkable life of one of the greatest saints and theologians in Catholic history. From his miraculous healing through the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi to his friendship with St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bonave...

Why does God give the Church Eucharistic miracles? Shaun McAfee joins Conor to explore some of the Church's most extraordinary Eucharistic miracles, from Lanciano and Bolsena to Siena and beyond, examining what history, science, and Catholic tradition reveal about these remarkable events. Along the way, they discuss the Real Presence, why miracles strengthen rather than replace faith, how the Chur...

Satan and his demons are targeting your family—but his attacks are often far more subtle than most Catholics realize. Exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger explains why the devil's primary strategy is often not dramatic possession, but subtle attacks on our thoughts, perceptions, and relationships. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, years of experience as an exorcist, and the wisdom of the saints, he reveals ho...

Why are so many young Catholics discovering the Traditional Latin Mass, and what does that mean for the future of the Church? Tony Shriner, CEO of Mass of the Ages and Reclaim Films, joins Conor to discuss the explosive growth of attendance at the TLM, the lasting effects of the liturgical reforms following Vatican II, and why tradition continues to attract families, seminarians, and young priests...

Was Vatican II a renewal of the Church, the beginning of a crisis, or something more complicated? In this episode, Conor sits down for a second time with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski for a thoughtful examination of the Second Vatican Council, its authority, its documents, and its lasting impact on Catholic life. Together they discuss the question of ambiguity in the council texts, the rise of modernism,...

This special four-hour episode confronts one of the most consequential questions facing the Catholic Church today: is the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) on the right side of history? The SSPX’s Fr. Jonathan Loop argues that a continuing crisis in the Church has created a state of necessity that can justify extraordinary measures to preserve Catholic tradition and the priesthood. Fr. Gerald Murray do...

How did the Catholic martyrs find the courage they needed to die for their faith? Kimberly Begg joins Conor to discuss the extraordinary courage of Joan of Arc, José Sánchez del Río, Jerzy Popiełuszko, and more. From Joan leading armies at 16 years old to young martyrs dying for Christ under communist persecution, this episode explores how courage, holiness, and steadfast faith are formed — and wh...

After leaving Islam and falling into atheism and hedonism, Ismail Youssef never expected Catholicism to become the answer. Raised in a devout Sunni Muslim family and educated in the Quran, Ishmael shares the powerful story of how historical questions about Muhammad, a haunting dream of the Crucifixion, and an intense investigation into the Resurrection ultimately led him to Jesus Christ and the Ca...

Fr. John Putnam, a priest of 34 years in the Diocese of Charlotte, might not be a priest today if it were not for a visit to Fatima as a seminarian. In this powerful conversation he shares the great personal significance this Marian shrine has for him, and why Our Lady's warnings are so urgently relevant for our time. Tune in for a thorough exploration of the Marian apparitions witnessed by the th...

Fr. Chad Ripperger opens up about his personal journey, from his devout Catholic upbringing and early fascination with science and flight, to the moment he realized his call to the priesthood mid-air in a rented plane. He traces the path that ultimately led him into the world of exorcism—a role he never sought, but couldn’t escape, and shares startling insights into how exorcisms have changed over...

Sr. Mary Madeline Todd unpacks the astonishing life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena, showing how her radical love for Christ led her to confront popes, serve the sick & suffering, and call the Church to true reform—not through negative criticism, but through holiness. At the heart of her message is the powerful image from her Dialogue: the world as a raging river pulling souls toward d...

Benedictine monk and scholar, Fr. Robert Nixon OSB, joins Conor to explore the life and legacy of St. Anselm of Canterbury—a brilliant theologian, Archbishop, and defender of the Church’s freedom against secular overreach. Known for formulating the famous Ontological Argument for God’s existence, Anselm’s thought reaches far beyond philosophy into the depths of the spiritual life. Drawing from wor...

Is the Church living through the End Times? John-Henry Westen of LifeSite News connects Marian Apparitions such as Our Lady of Fatima and Garabandal to today’s crises, arguing that we are witnessing a profound spiritual battle over the family, truth, and the soul of the Church. From controversies surrounding the Third Secret of Fatima and Church leadership to global politics, cultural collapse, an...