The Simple Truth

10/22/25 - John Bradburne's journey from England to the heart of Africa is a story unlike any other. A decorated World War II veteran and Oxford-educated poet, he spent years wandering through Europe and the Holy Land in search of God's will. His path ultimately led him to Zimbabwe, where he devoted himself to caring for men and women with Hansen's disease at the Mutemwa Leprosy Settlement. Living...

10/21/25 - Dr. Joseph Meaney has spent his life defending the sanctity of life on every continent, from Vatican halls to remote mission fields. In this powerful personal testimony, the internationally respected bioethicist and pro-life leader shares the journey that led him from studying history and Latin American culture to earning a PhD in bioethics in Rome, where he explored the moral challenge...

10/17/25 - Virginia's governor's race has become one of the most consequential political battles in the country, not just for partisan control, but for the future of pro-life protections in the Commonwealth. At the heart of the race is a stark contrast between candidates who promise to increase abortion access up to birth and those who have pledged to defend the unborn with concrete legislative ac...

10/16/25 - Journey with us to the historic Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville, New York, a sacred site where the blood of the North American Martyrs, including St. Isaac Jogues, St. René Goupil, and St. Jean de Lalande, consecrated the land to Christ. With the help of Bill Baaki, a member of the Shrine's Board of Directors, we'll explore the remarkable history of this holy place, its connec...

10/15/25 - Our Lady of Licheń is one of the most remarkable Marian apparitions of modern times. In today's show, we explore the story of the apparitions, which began in 1850 in Poland when a humble shepherd, Mariusz, received messages from the Blessed Virgin Mary. From miraculous healings to a sanctuary that draws millions of pilgrims each year, the story of Our Lady of Licheń is a testament to Go...

10/14/25 - Dr. T. Adam Van Wart of Ave Maria University shares his personal journey of faith, recounting the pivotal moments that led him to embrace Catholicism and dedicate his life to serving God. He reflects on the challenges, inspirations, and mentors that shaped his spiritual path, offering a deeply personal testimony that will resonate with viewers seeking encouragement in their own faith jo...

10/13/25 - The Rosary is far more than a string of beads: it's a spiritual powerhouse, a weapon against evil, and a lifeline to Heaven. In this powerful conversation, we're joined by GabiAfterHours, one of today's bold young voices in Catholic media, to dive deep into the history, mystery, and spiritual fire of the Rosary. Together, we'll explore how Our Lady gave us this prayer as a weapon of pro...

10/10/25 - Across the United States, the battle over abortion has reached a breaking point. Some states are advancing strong protections for the unborn, while others are expanding abortion access further than ever before. It's no longer just a political debate - it's a war over the very meaning of human dignity, law, and truth. We'll explore what faithful Catholics can do to confront this cultural...

Joanne Wright is a Catholic wife, mother, grandmother and co-founder of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network, striving to live out her Consecration to the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary for the intercession and salvation of souls. What do you know about Saint Benedict Joseph Labre.? Saint Benedict Joseph Labre (1748–1783) was a French lay pilgrim who renounced wealth and...

10/7/25 - In this Testimony Tuesday episode Dr. Elizabeth Rex shares her faith journey in the Catholic Church.   Dr. Rex also discusses embro adoption and the ethics of the practice.  Dr. Elizabeth Bothamley Rex is President of the Donum Vitae Institute, an educational outreach of The Children First Foundation dedicated to promoting adoption as a loving, life-affirming alternative for unborn child...

10/6/25 - On this episode, we'll discuss how we can recover the moral foundation of America with Hadley P. Arkes. Hadley P. Arkes. (born 1940) is an American political scientist and the founding director of the James Wilson Institute on Natural Rights and the American Founding. A longtime professor at Amherst College, he is known for his work on natural law, moral philosophy, and constitutional in...

10/3/25 - We are joined today by returning co-host Father Stephen Imbarrato. If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, your donations are tax-deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to...

10/2/25 - We are joined today by a special guest: Jim's wife, Becky Havens! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, your donations are tax-deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to...

10/1/25 - We are joined today by special guests Jim and Joanne Wright, co-founders of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, your donations are tax-deductible and help us to...

9/30/25 - We are joined today by special guest Bishop Joseph Strickland! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, your donations are tax-deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the airwaves for years to com...

9/29/25 - We are joined today by special guest Scott Baier, CEO of Community Pregnancy Clinics! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and help us to continue spreading the Gospel to the air...

9/26/25 - We'll unpack the growing backlash against Cardinal Blase Cupich's decision to honor Senator Dick Durbin, a politician with a long record of supporting abortion. With seven U.S. bishops now speaking out against the award, this controversy raises urgent questions about scandal, unity, and the Church's public witness. Jim and Father Imbarrato bring a strong pro-life perspective to the discu...

9/25/25 - In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bishop Joseph Strickland to discuss his recent pastoral letter "The Shot That Shook the Church," published on Pillars of Faith. When a bold Protestant voice was suddenly silenced, many Catholics found themselves looking outside the Church for courage, and Bishop Strickland challenges us to ask why the Bride of Christ has grown timid and why the...

9/23/25 - Dr. Michael Dauphinais, co-director of the Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal and Chair of the Theology Department at Ave Maria University, shares the story of his journey of faith and vocation. With advanced degrees from Duke University and the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Dauphinais has dedicated his life to teaching and defending the Catholic faith. He is the Fr. Matthew Lamb Pro...

9/22/25 - What if the Church was never meant to stay frozen in time, nor blown around by it? In this conversation, Dr. Jim Papandrea unpacks his latest work The Original Church, cutting through the noise of "tradition versus trend" to rediscover what Jesus actually intended when He said, "On this rock I will build my Church." The earliest Christians weren't stuck in the past, nor chasing cultural...

9/19/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato take a deep dive into Justice Amy Coney Barrett's new book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution. With sharp Catholic insight, they unpack what Barrett reveals - and what she leaves unsaid - about the sanctity of life, constitutional interpretation, and the future of the pro-life movement. Drawing on past public clips and speeches, we'l...

9/18/25 - In the first half of today's show, pro-life leader Pam Stenzel shares urgent insights into the lack of enforcement of Florida's heartbeat law and the ongoing battle to end abortion in the state. Then, Nathan Lloyd, Staff Counsel at the Thomas More Society, joins us to highlight a critical case in Massachusetts, where pro-life pregnancy centers are facing aggressive lawfare aimed at silen...

9/17/25 - We unravel the extraordinary story of Servant of God Wanda Boniszewska (1907–2003), a Polish nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Angels, who offered her life as a mystical victim soul for the conversion of sinners and the sanctification of priests. Bearing the hidden wounds of Christ's Passion and enduring suffering under communist persecution, Wanda's life reveals the power of...

9/16/25 - Marcie Erickson shares her powerful personal testimony and the story behind the founding of the Grace Center Foundation in Ethiopia. What began as a response to the suffering of abandoned children, imprisoned women, and struggling families has grown into a vibrant ministry dedicated to meeting the whole person: physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Marcie explains the foundation's mi...

9/15/25 - We sit down with Samuel Morales, one of the creators behind The Official List of 100 Movies Every Catholic Should See, a two-year project that brings together films from across genres, eras, and cultures to highlight stories that resonate with the Catholic imagination. More than just a "religious movie list," the project explores how both explicitly faith-based films and secular classics...