The Simple Truth

9/12/25 - When Charlie Kirk was tragically shot in Utah, America witnessed more than a political assassination: we saw the devastating fruits of a culture of death that has been eroding the dignity of human life for decades. The culture that normalizes the killing of the unborn through abortion, that justifies euthanasia, and that numbs us to daily violence is the same culture that made such an ac...

9/11/25 - Catholic author Joseph Pearce discusses his new book Great Books for Good Men: Reflections on Literature and Manhood, originally commissioned by Exodus 90. Pearce reflects on how the treasures of classic literature, from Homer and Dante to Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, can shape Catholic men into virtuous, courageous, and holy human beings. He explains what inspired the book, how works such as...

9/10/25 - Yvonne-Aimée of Jesus (1901–1951) was a French mystic, visionary, and Augustinian nun whose hidden holiness shook the 20th century. From a young age she experienced mystical visions of Christ and the Virgin Mary, later becoming known for miraculous healings and the powerful prayer she received from Jesus: "O Jesus, King of Love, I put my trust in Thy merciful goodness." During World War...

9/9/25 - As a teenager, Rob Marco was restless and searching. Drawn at times to Buddhism, philosophy, and the hardcore music scene, he longed for answers to life's biggest questions: Why am I here? What is truth? Where can real peace be found? Yet every pursuit seemed to leave him empty. Then, through a few surprising moments, Rob realized that God was not distant, but present and personal. Those...

9/8/25 - Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., Vincentian Scholar-in-Residence at DePaul University and leading expert on the Setonian tradition, joins us to discuss her work as editor of the new Ignatius Press edition of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spiritual Portrait. This classic text, originally compiled by Sulpician Father Joseph Dirvin, gathers Mother Seton's own writings, letters, and reflections,...

9/5/25 - UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem has released a major report urging all 193 UN member states to ban surrogacy, exposing exploitation in the billion-dollar industry where women often receive only 10–25% of fees and face serious health risks like preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, as well as the trauma of being separated from their children. At the same time, the Trump administrat...

9/4/25 - Catholic author and journalist Kevin Wells returns to share two modern miracle stories shaking the Church today. First, the inspiring witness of Fr. John Hollowell, who in 2018 offered his sufferings for victims of abuse, enduring seizures, a brain tumor, and depression before experiencing a remarkable healing at Lourdes now under investigation. Then, Kevin tells the story of Fr. Jonathan...

9/2/25 - Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal serving in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey, shares how his ordinary childhood in suburban Buffalo, once filled with simple dreams like Spider-Man and garbage trucks, slowly gave way to a restless search for meaning that ultimately led him to the priesthood. Though raised Catholic, faith wasn't central to his youth, and du...

8/29/25 - In the wake of the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis where two children lost their lives and many more were injured during a school Mass, we pause to reflect as Catholics on the sanctity of every human life and the urgent call to build a true culture of life. We'll offer a pro-life response to the heartbreaking violence, reminding us that children are gifts f...

8/28/25 - In this conversation, Catholic writer Rob Marco (Crisis Magazine) unpacks themes from his essays "The Dangers of the TLM Fight Club," "What's Old Is New," "The Wishful Thinking of Deathbed Conversions," and "No Way Home." He reflects on the growing appeal of the Traditional Latin Mass among younger Catholics while warning against turning it into an ideology, challenges the false security...

8/27/25 - What connects the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima (1917) in Portugal and Our Lady of Akita (1973) in Japan, and why are these messages so urgent for the times we live in? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Marian warnings given to the world, exploring their striking similarities and what they reveal about prayer, penance, and the future of humanity. At Fatima, Our Lady calle...

8/26/25 - Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost of Ave Maria University, shares his journey of faith, scholarship, and vocation, from his early encounters with Catholicism to becoming a theologian and academic leader at one of the nation's most faithfully Catholic universities. Dr. Nutt reflects on the pivotal moments, mentors, and moral convictions that shaped his path, his deep love for the Church's intellect...

8/25/25 - Erik Weir founded Weir Capital Management in San Francisco in 1999 after a successful career at Merrill Lynch and Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenerette. Weir speaks nationally on topics such as entrepreneurism, film, and goal setting. Under his direction, WCM Global Wealth, LLC. was recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in South Carolina two times. His firm WTA has marketed, f...

8/22/25 - As the forces of death move beyond the walls of traditional clinics into the hidden world of online and at-home chemical abortions, the struggle for life is entering a new era. What does this shift mean for women, families, and the Church? How should Catholics respond with truth, charity, and courage in the face of these new threats? In this episode, we dive into the dangers of a digital...

8/21/25 - Anthony D'Ambrosio is the writer and director of the new Catholic film "Triumph of the Heart," which follows St. Maximilian Kolbe's last days in the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz and how he led his fellow inmates, also sentenced to death by starvation, to triumph over their heartless and barbaric jailers. Anthony joins us today to discuss the process of the film's development, his own per...

8/20/25 - St. Margaret Clitherow (1556–1586), known as the Pearl of York, was a courageous wife, mother, and martyr who lived during the persecution of Catholics under Queen Elizabeth I. At a time when Catholicism was outlawed and priests were hunted, she bravely transformed her home into a refuge where the Mass could still be celebrated in secret. Her fearless devotion to the faith ultimately cos...

8/14/25 - In Seeking Truth and Speaking Truth, acclaimed political philosopher and legal scholar Robert P. George tackles one of the most vexing issues dividing Americans today. He argues that the "Age of Faith" of the Medieval period and the "Age of Reason" of the European Enlightenments have been followed by a modern "Age of Feeling," in which people derive their beliefs not from faith or reason...

8/13/25 - Born in rural Oklahoma in 1935, Blessed Stanley Rother was a diocesan priest who answered the call to serve as a missionary in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, where he ministered to the indigenous Tz'utujil people for 13 years. He learned both Spanish and the local Mayan dialect, translated the New Testament into their native language, and worked tirelessly as a pastor, teacher, and friend...

8/12/25 - We welcome back Bishop Joseph Strickland to share the spiritual depth and personal conviction behind his powerful reflection, "It Is Well With My Soul." Amid growing confusion in the world and within the Church, Bishop Strickland speaks with clarity and courage about finding lasting peace in Jesus Christ. He opens up about why he wrote the reflection, the importance of anchoring our soul...

8/11/25 - CJ Doyle, Executive Director of the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts, returns to break down some current events, including how Massachusetts elected officials and judges are imposing their immorality beyond their own state and onto the rest of the nation. We'll also get into some of the fascinating history of the Catholic faith in Colonial America. Learn more about the Catholic Ac...

8/6/25 - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, born Edith Stein (1891–1942), was a brilliant Jewish philosopher who became a Catholic nun and martyr at Auschwitz. Raised in a devout Jewish family in Germany, Edith lost her faith in her teens and became an atheist while studying philosophy under Edmund Husserl, becoming one of the leading minds in phenomenology. Her conversion began after reading the...

8/5/25 - Missy Reilly Smith is the founder and president of WAKE UP (Women Against the Killing & Exploitation of Unprotected Persons), a 501(c)(3) charity she established after reading a 1999 exposé in The Washington Times about abortionists torturing infants and selling body parts, a catalyst that led to her lifelong commitment to pro life activism. A mother who openly acknowledges her own ab...

8/4/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato discuss the upcoming National Men's March to Abolish Abortion in Boston this November 2025, reflecting on last year's dramatic events when the 2024 march drew intense counterprotests - including a "Clown March" - and resulted in multiple arrests as demonstrators blocked the route and clashed with police. Despite the disruption, Catholic men stood firm in prayer an...

8/1/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato discuss the upcoming National Men's March to Abolish Abortion in Boston this November 2025, reflecting on last year's dramatic events when the 2024 march drew intense counterprotests - including a "Clown March" - and resulted in multiple arrests as demonstrators blocked the route and clashed with police. Despite the disruption, Catholic men stood firm in prayer an...

7/31/25 - What is the good life, and how do we truly live it? This age-old question has echoed through the halls of philosophy, culture, and religion for thousands of years. But what is the "good life"? Is it comfort, wealth, pleasure… or something deeper? Along with Dr. John-Mark Miravalle, we're diving into the heart of this question through the timeless wisdom of three great thinkers: the philo...