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7/30/25 - St. Anna Schäffer, born in 1882 in Bavaria, dreamed of becoming a missionary, but her plans changed forever after a work-related accident at age 18 left her bedridden for the rest of her life. Suffering from painful, incurable wounds and paralysis, Anna transformed her bed into a place of spiritual mission, offering her intense physical pain in union with Christ's Passion for the convers...

7/29/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to the show to discuss his recent Substack articles from the month of July. What lessons can we learn from Sodom and Gomorrha? Who are the Lavender Mafia and what have they been up to lately? Plus, a dire warning about wolves wearing vestments and the synodal siege within the Catholic church! This episode is jam packed and Bishop Strickland will walk us t...

7/28/25 - Bishop Athanasius Schneider sounds a rallying cry to all Catholics to take up the mightiest spiritual weapon in our arsenal: Our Lady wants you to embark on a Rosary Crusade, under her mantle, to repel the forces of evil and disentangle the vexing problems we face in these troubled times. Bishop Schneider relates that faith, moral life, pastoral and clerical life, and the sacred liturgy...

7/23/25 - At just six years old, Venerable Antonietta Meo wrote profound letters to Jesus while enduring bone cancer, offering her pain for others with childlike simplicity and deep spiritual insight. Decades later, Blessed Chiara Badano, a vibrant Italian teenager, faced terminal cancer with radiant joy, refusing morphine so she could "offer her suffering to Jesus." This episode delves into the l...

7/21/25 - Rather than providing fulfilling pleasure, sexual liberation has created a relational wasteland in which men and women are alienated from each other. The liberation promised by the sexual revolution has made people slaves to desire and has led to pain. Victims of the Revolution is a tour de force, passing first through the self-destruction of hypersexuality and then through the beauty of...

7/18/25 - This week, newly released research has sounded an urgent alarm across the nation: chemical abortions are not only ending innocent lives but also polluting our environment in ways far more dangerous than previously understood. These findings reveal that abortion drugs, especially mifepristone and misoprostol, are entering wastewater systems, affecting aquatic life and possibly contaminati...

7/17/25 - Healing after abortion is more than just emotional or psychological - it's a spiritual battle. Theresa Bonopartis, founder of Entering Canaan and a pioneer in post-abortion healing ministry, exposes the often-hidden spiritual warfare that surrounds the journey toward forgiveness and peace. From battling shame and lies of the enemy to encountering the relentless mercy of Christ, Theresa s...

7/16/25 - St. Simon Stock was a 13th-century English Carmelite friar whose life helped shape the future of the Carmelite Order during a critical time of transition from the deserts of Mount Carmel to the cities of Europe. Born in Kent and said to have lived as a hermit in the hollow of a tree (earning him the name "Stock"), he was known for his deep asceticism and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Ma...

7/14/25 - We have to admit it, right? Certain Catholics were some of the most villainous characters in history. Or were they? Catholic historian Steve Weidenkopf digs into some of the most controversial Catholics ever to capture the popular imagination. He looks at notorious figures like Christopher Columbus and Marie Antoinette, so associated with their presumed evils that the modern world has co...

7/11/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato explore the growing speculation around Elon Musk potentially forming a third political party in the United States and what that could mean for Catholics. As political polarization deepens and traditional institutions lose trust, many are looking for alternatives. But would a Musk-led movement align with Catholic social teaching, moral principles, or the common go...

7/10/25 - Divorce can leave deep emotional wounds, especially in children. But healing is possible, even in the most painful situations. In this powerful episode, we welcome back Joey Pontarelli, founder of Restored, a Catholic ministry helping children of divorce find hope and healing. Joey touches on his own personal experience of living through his parents' divorce and his journey to healing to...

7/9/25 - St. Gaspar del Bufalo (1786–1837) was a Roman priest and founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Arrested and exiled for refusing to swear allegiance to Napoleon, Gaspar returned after years of imprisonment to a war-torn Italy, where he fearlessly preached missions in remote and lawless regions, often facing violence and death threats. He reached out to bandits, prisoners, and...

7/8/25 - Pro life activist Will Goodman recounts the day he walked into a D.C. abortion facility during a Red Rose Rescue to offer women alternatives to abortion, and how that act of peaceful witness led to a federal conviction under the FACE Act and nearly a year and a half spent behind bars. He speaks candidly about praying in a cold prison cell, surrounded by hostility, and how his time in jail...

7/7/25 - Jim is joined by Catholic author Shaun McAfee as he discusses his new children's book, Saints and Sacramentals: Saint Dominic and the Rosary. In this engaging conversation, Shaun shares the inspiration behind the book, which brings to life the powerful story of St. Dominic and the heavenly origins of the Rosary through vivid illustrations and accessible storytelling, both perfect for youn...

7/2/25 - Blessed Elizabeth Canori Mora (1774–1825) was a Roman wife, mother, and mystic who turned personal suffering into profound holiness. Trapped in a difficult marriage marked by her husband's infidelity, abuse, and financial ruin, Elizabeth remained steadfast in her faith, raising two daughters while working as a maid and caring for the poor. After a miraculous healing in 1801, she began rec...

7/1/25 - Meet Shaun Guevarra, a devoted Catholic husband, father, and Pro-Life advocate whose journey from Canada to Florida reflects a deep commitment to faith and service. Alongside his wife Nina, a registered nurse passionate about Hospice care and abortion pill reversal, the Guevarras have dedicated their lives to supporting women in crisis pregnancies. With a Master's in Theology focused on M...

6/30/25 - Catholic scholar and theologian George Weigel explores why Catholic universities - with their roots in free, rigorous debate - are uniquely positioned to renew higher education amid today's cultural crisis. Dive into excerpts from his addresses, where he challenges graduates to embrace their degrees as a "summons to become trustees of a great tradition," and reflects on the vital interpl...

6/27/25 - Surprise surprise... the man who assaulted two elderly pro-lifers outside of a Baltimore Planned Parenthood appears to be getting off relatively unscathed. Jim and Father Imbarrato unpack the mind boggling decision from the court. We'll also provide an update on baby Chance, whose mother was declared brain dead. What does the safe and successful delivery of the baby mean for similar situ...

6/26/25 - Catholic author and former sportswriter Kevin Wells offers his reflections on the documentary Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition, a film that profiles the spiritual lives of Catholic Major League Baseball players such as Mike Piazza, David Eckstein, Jeff Suppan, Jack McKeon, and others. As a viewer and longtime observer of professional sports, Kevin discusses how the film powerfully ca...

6/25/25 - Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati was an Italian layman who combined a deep spiritual life with a passion for social justice and adventure. Born in 1901 to a wealthy family in Turin, Frassati chose a life of simplicity and service over privilege. He was an avid mountain climber, a student of engineering, and a committed member of Catholic Action and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Despite h...

6/24/25 - Joey Pontarelli, founder of Restored Ministry, shares a moving Catholic testimony of growing up in a broken home marked by the pain of his parents' divorce. As a teenager, he struggled with deep wounds: feelings of rejection, fear of abandonment, and a belief that he was unlovable. To cope, he chased achievement, perfectionism, and control, but none of it brought real peace. Everything b...

6/23/25 - On June 7, 2025, Catholic men from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. for the National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood. Led by Jim Havens and Father Stephen Imbarrato, the event began with a solemn witness outside an abortion center and continued with a public march to Lafayette Park, where powerful speakers, including Pam Stenzel, Walter Hoye, and Bi...

6/20/25 - We dive into the recent debate between Senator Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson, where the conversation took a sharp turn toward life issues, specifically In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and what it means to be truly pro-life. As Catholics, we believe that life begins at conception and that every human being, no matter how small, has inherent dignity and worth. But how do those beliefs align wit...

6/19/25 - Jim and Joanne Wright are the co-founders of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. They join us today to share personal insights, stories, and more as we strive to meet our Spring Appeal Goal! If you enjoy The Simple Truth or any of the other great Catholic programs heard on The Station of the Cross, we need your most generous gift today! The network is 98% listener-funded, an...

6/18/25 - Jim and Joanne Wright are the co-founders of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. They join us today to share personal insights, stories, and more as we strive to meet our Spring Appeal Goal! If you enjoy The Simple Truth or any of the other great Catholic programs heard on The Station of the Cross, we need your most generous gift today! The network is 98% listener-funded, an...