Conversations with Consequences

As Jimmy Lai remains behind bars, his daughter Claire Lai discusses her father's incredible faith despite the darkness of his prison cell that allows for no natural light and an extreme shortage of the sacraments. Claire shares personal memories that she and her family hold as they pray for his release. The TCA team also discusses several news stories including oral argument being heard at the Supreme Court on protecting girls' sports, and the passing of Scott Adams, famed Dilbert cartoonist who accepted Pascal's wager while he battled cancer. Msgr. Roger Landry also discusses the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity that begins this weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

After thousands of young adults attended SEEK, we speak with John Bishop of Forge whose talk went viral as crowds gathered to hear his take on the virtue of masculinity. We also hear from Emily Wilson who has now developed a dating app after her Instagram matchmaking post took over the internet. TCA chaplain Msgr. Roger Landry shares his thoughts as we rounded out the Jubilee of Hope with the closing of the holy doors. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we usher in the New Year, Dani Pinter, Director of the Law Center for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation joins to share this year's 'Dirty Dozen List' and why they are sounding the alarm on updating the ever-so outdated Communications Decency Act, in order to protect vulnerable minds and hearts on the internet. We also revisit with Bishop Michael Burbidge from a segment earlier in the year discussing the importance of protecting from the womb to the tomb, and why we should rely on our Blessed Mother as we mark the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God this weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN Radio.

With Christmas quickly approaching and Advent drawing to a close, we talk with Catholic director Tim Reckart about his classic Christmas film, The Star, and what we can learn from the animals surrounding Jesus that night in the stable. Msgr. Roger Landry also shares his favorite Christmas songs and the TCA team chats about their favorite Advent and Christmas traditions. Catch the show every Saturday at 7anET/5pmET on EWTN Radio.

With the news of Pope Leo's pick of Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan in New York, Msgr. Roger Landry reflects on the cardinal's long tenure and the impact he's had on the city and the Big Apple's growing Catholic community. Catholic convert and author Leah Libresco Sargeant talks about her new book, The Dignity of Dependence, and why women should not be asked to deny what inherently makes them unique, posing the question: How can dependence be weak when it is what makes us human? As Advent draws to a close and Christmas quickly approaching, the TCA team chats about their favorite holiday flicks! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Set in rural North Dakota in 1920, “Hazel’s Heart” is based on the true story of a determined teenage girl’s fight to keep her two younger siblings alive in a white-out blizzard, while her father leads a desperate rescue mission through 24 hours of subzero cold. Catholic director Daniel Bielinski joins to discuss the harrowing true story coming to streaming platforms next week! We also talk with Catholic author and scripture scholar Melissa Overmyer about ways to tap into the wonder of a child this Advent. Bo Bonner also joins discussing his book, "A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children," beautifully illustrated by Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Film critic Joe Wilson joins to share his take on Pope Leo's favorite flicks and the similar themes they all have, and the role film can play in forming young minds and hearts especially during this holiday season. We also talk with Zena Hitz about the Catherine Project, an open education endeavor, and the many 'hidden pleasures of an intellectual life.' Msgr. Roger Landry also shares the real meaning of the Immaculate Conception as we prepare for the feast day on Monday, as we continue through this Advent season. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we embark on the Advent season, Alex Jones of the Hallow app joins to discuss ways to make the most of this season of waiting with his Advent challenge, Be Still, telling the story of how he founded the successful prayer app. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers some practical ways to celebrate the season with our families. Author and Wall Street Journal columnist Meghan Cox Gurdon shares the beauty of the 'enchanted hour,' reading to kids in this age of distraction. She also gives her must-reads for the Advent season. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Catholic author Emily Zanotti joins the team to share her own joys and trials of taking 3 children, all under 6 to Mass, after a photo of her young son, looking very pious, went viral. She also discusses the National Catholic Youth Conference as high school students get to chat directly with Pope Leo! With the war in Sudan claiming the lives of thousands, Catholic missionary doctor Dr. Tom Catena joins to share what life is like as he works to help all patients at Mother of Mercy Hospital in the Nuba Mountains. And Msgr. Roger Landry prepares our hearts to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Christ the King this Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With Archbishop Paul Coakley now at the helm of the USCCB, TCA resident chaplain Msgr. Roger Landry joins with a birds-eye view into the Fall meeting this week in Baltimore. Christopher Byrne also joins to discuss spearheading the biggest Catholic social scene in our nation's capitol called DC Social Collective. And with a big gala featuring Alex Jones of Hallow this month, Dr. Maria Sophia Aguirre joins to share how she navigates artificial intelligence and the digital sphere as president of Catholic International University. Marking Veteran's Day this week, military officer-turned-canon-lawyer-and-podcaster Michele McAloon joins to share what the Catholic Women's Military Council is all about, with over 220 posts globally, offering Mass, faith and friendship. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!