The Simple Truth

5/7/25 - We are joined today by Joanne Wright, co-founder 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 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 Gos...

5/6/25 - We are joined today by special guest Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost of Ave Maria University. 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 airw...

5/5/25 - We are joined today by special guest Father Robert Altier from the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota! 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 contin...

5/1/25 - Discussion of Priorities within the Catholic Church and ending the mass murder of babies from abortions. 

4/30/25 - St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, a humble nun from Poland, was chosen by Christ to be the Apostle of Divine Mercy. Through her diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, she recorded extraordinary revelations in which Jesus urged the world to turn to His mercy. He revealed to her the image of Divine Mercy, the Chaplet, and the institution of Divine Mercy Sunday, saying, 'I desire that the Feast of Merc...

4/29/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland shares his thoughts on the death of Pope Francis and the spiritual and institutional crossroads now facing the Catholic Church. He considers the late Pope's complex legacy — including his pastoral priorities, theological emphases, and moments of controversy — and how these will influence the mindset of the College of Cardinals as they prepare for the upcoming con...

5/1/25 - Of all the theological errors commonly held today, the most popular is surely the denial of the doctrine of hell. Even self-described Christians question whether God would consign anyone to hell. Msgr. Pope explains this false perception: "If it exists at all, it is largely empty, except perhaps for a few serial killers or genocidal maniacs like Hitler." People who adopt this belief are i...

4/16/25 - Throughout history, St. Michael the Archangel has appeared to men and women in times of crisis, war, and spiritual darkness, bringing messages of warning, guidance, and powerful protection. We'll explore the most well-documented and Church-recognized apparitions of St. Michael, including Monte Sant'Angelo in Italy, the apparition to Pope Gregory the Great, St. Michael's appearance during...

4/15/25 - Judie Brown, co-founder and longtime president of American Life League, opens up about her personal journey into the heart of the pro-life movement. With decades of advocacy behind her, Judie will share the story of how her deep Catholic faith, life experiences, and unwavering conviction led her to become one of the most influential voices in the fight to defend the unborn. From the earl...

4/14/25 - Catholic evangelist and spiritual warrior Jesse Romero speaks out about the recent satanic ritual held in Topeka, Kansas - an event that has stirred outrage and concern among Christians nationwide. With decades of experience in spiritual warfare, Jesse breaks down the real meaning behind these public displays of darkness and what they signify for our nation, our Church, and our souls. Je...

4/11/25 - The time for silence is over. Now, it's time we confront the Supreme Court with a clear demand: defend the unborn and overturn laws that enable the continued massacre of abortion. We'll examine the moral and legal failures that have allowed Roe v. Wade's legacy to persist, even after Dobbs. We'll also break down how Catholic teaching aligns with natural law and the Constitution, and why...

4/10/25 - After facing a severe medical condition and surgery that seemed insurmountable, legendary hockey coach Garry Hebert experienced a miraculous recovery that defied all expectations and left even his doctors bewildered. With his friends, family, and loved ones preparing to say their final goodbyes, what happened next will leave you in awe and amazement! Listen to Part One: http://sites.libs...

4/9/25 - Blessed Solanus Casey was a humble Franciscan friar whose deep faith and unwavering devotion to service continue to inspire people worldwide. Born in 1870 in Wisconsin, Solanus faced many challenges, including struggles in his early religious studies. Despite being deemed intellectually unsuitable for the priesthood, he was ordained a priest in 1904 but was assigned to simpler tasks like...

4/8/25 - Justin Fatica has impacted over two million people at over 1,500 live events. He's been a professional speaker for over 20 years, speaking in 4 countries and 46 states. He has been featured on numerous media outlets such as Good Morning America, ABC Nightline, TBN, Our Daily Bread, and was the subject of an HBO film called "Hard as Nails". Justin is also featured in a 10 episode televisio...

4/7/25 - Rex Teodosio is a public speaker, writer and documentary producer. He gives tours of talks in the Midwest about the prophecies of Our Lady of Fatima and its relevance. He has given talks for conferences, retreats, youth camps and schools and regularly writes for Crusade Magazine and TFP.org, also heading his own blog titled In Defense of Holy Matrimony. On March 28th, hundreds gathered on...

4/4/25 - Has anyone else noticed contradictions in JD Vance's public stance on life and values? Our Vice President has publicly encouraged Americans to live by simple truths, yet his support for IVF and unwillingness to protect unborn babies implies a denial of the fundamental right to life from conception. We'll break down how and why Vance's rhetoric around "living by truth" doesn't quite seem t...

4/3/25 - After facing a severe medical condition and surgery that seemed insurmountable, legendary hockey coach Garry Hebert experienced a miraculous recovery that defied all expectations and left even his doctors bewildered. With his friends, family, and loved ones preparing to say their final goodbyes, what happened next will leave you in awe and amazement!

4/1/25 - Fr. Zachary Akers opens up about his unique journey to the priesthood and his decision to join the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP). Fr. Akers recounts his early struggles with discerning God's will, how he was drawn to the beauty of the traditional Latin Mass, and the pivotal moments that led him to embrace the FSSP's mission of preserving the Church's rich liturgical heritage. Hi...

3/28/25 - We'll discuss the role that Planned Parenthood plays in the abortion industry and confront the reality of how this organization operates, funding its controversial practices under the guise of healthcare while perpetuating the termination of innocent lives. In order to highlight the critical need to put an end to Planned Parenthood's influence, we must explore the legal, moral, and ethic...

3/27/25 - What does it mean to examine one's conscience, and how does a Catholic do so effectively? Fr. Robert Altier's An Examination of Conscience explains the difference between mortal and venial sins, why confession is important, prayers before and after receiving the sacrament, and more. In today's show, Fr. Altier will help us to explore the role of conscience in guiding us toward moral clar...

3/26/25 - Venerable Maria Consolata Betrone was an Italian nun whose extraordinary mystical experiences and unwavering devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus marked her path to holiness. Born in 1903, Maria Consolata faced immense physical suffering throughout her life, offering these pains as a sacrifice for the salvation of souls. She experienced visions of Christ, during which she received profo...

3/25/25 - What does it mean to be evangelical? What does it mean to be Catholic? Can one consider oneself both simultaneously? Dr. Francis Beckwith has wrestled with these questions personally and professionally. He was baptized a Catholic, but his faith journey led him to Protestant evangelicalism. He became a philosophy professor at Baylor University and president of the Evangelical Theological...

3/24/25 - We'll tap into The Three Conversions in the Spiritual Life, authored by Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange, which sets forth classic Catholic traditions on the spiritual life as the full flowering of sanctifying grace in the soul. We'll discuss the three stages of the spiritual life - the Purgative Way, the Illuminative Way, and the Unitive Way - explaining what each is and showing the transitio...

3/21/25 - One in four women in the U.S. will have an abortion by age 45, yet many feel abandoned by a culture that doesn't acknowledge the lasting effects. Studies have shown that nearly 60% of women who have undergone the procedure report feeling emotional pain post-abortion, with one-third citing feelings of sadness, regret, or anger. Yet, somehow, our government officials and even many of our o...

3/20/25 - As we enter into a deeper apostasy as a society, looking at the first things, especially Creation, the Fall, and the first Good News, will help us to see where we have erred so that we can correct our course. In Loved, Lost and Found, Hugh Owen gives a scientific perspective on why we need to go back to what God revealed in Genesis 1-11. The modernist believes that the god of theistic ev...