Conversations with Consequences

With Florida's 6-week pro-life bill now in effect within the sunshine state, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleague Ashley McGuire about what this means for mothers and doctors and why the Florida abortion amendment is radical and extreme ahead of the November elections. As Cardinal Fernández teased a new document on discerning apparitions, we mark the Marian month of May with a look at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion--the first and only approved Marian apparition site in the United States. Father Joseph Aytona, rector of the shrine joins to discuss a special event this weekend--a pilgrimage called Walk to Mary... Pilgrims from around 45 states are expected to visit the Shrine on May 4. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every weekend at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Columbia chaplain Father Roger Landry joins to discuss what he is witnessing amid growing campus protests as he is working to help quell fear within the community, saying Jewish students "feel very unsafe on campus, in the heart of New York City, which is the largest concentration of Jews outside the Holy Land." Touched by Catholic students offering to gather to pray the Rosary for the dire situation, Father Landry advises lots of prayer and time before the Blessed Sacrament. With Wildcat coming to theaters next week, Catholic director Eric Groth joins sharing insights about the film that showcases the life and writings of Flannery O'Connor. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the 5th Sunday of Easter. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

As the latest papal document is still making waves, the TCA team chats about the clear line it draws when it comes to issue abortion, gender ideology, and assisted suicide. On the topic of surrogacy, the document states: "Every child possesses an intangible dignity that is clearly expressed...at every stage of his or her life," and the practice clearly violates that child's dignity--as well as the mother's. As the Supreme Court picks up EMTALA, John Bursch of Alliance Defending Freedom fleshes out how the Biden Administration is taking a life saving measure for pregnant moms in need and turning it into an abortion mandate. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Good Shepherd Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

With a new book exploring her vast experience within the Vatican, former ambassador to the Holy See Mary Ann Glendon shares insights about her time serving under 3 pontificates beginning with John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. "In the Courts of Three Popes" discusses the role of women as it has evolved within the church, the task of being 'a voice for the voiceless,' and "what are we, the laity, doing to live up to the vocation to be a transformative presence in the secular sphere where we live and work?" We also hear about a new movie called Irena's Vow--showcasing the amazing devotion of a Catholic nurse as she worked to save Polish Jews during the Holocaust. We talk with her actual daughter Jeannie Smith about her mother's inspiring story. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we continue through this Easter season! Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Marking 30 years since the passing of Venerable Dr. Jerome Lejeune this week, we talk with the president of the Lejeune Foundation in Spain, Mónica López Barahona and Pablo Siegrist about his cause for canonization as well as the tremendous work they are continuing in helping those living with certain cognitive disabilities. We also revisit with Mary Rose Somarriba to discuss a new era of Verily Magazine, 'home for content that elevates the everyday.' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Divine Mercy Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

TCA colleague Maureen Ferguson joins on the real dangers of social media and why parents should come together and not allow children or teens to use smartphones. We also revisit with Alejandro Monteverde discussing Mother Cabrini with the movie still in theaters. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday as we follow in the footsteps of Christ this Good Friday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Tim Carney traveled across the country asking families and experts the same 2 questions: why is parenting so hard now? And why are the results so bad? He discusses what he learned with the TCA team and so much more in his new book: 'Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be.' With a new movie coming to theaters April 2nd that sheds light on the dangers of IVF, author Karen Kingsbury joins with a sneak preview. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Marking Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we talk with Kate Ashbrook about her efforts to help adults with special needs through her organization, A Purposeful Day. As we enter into Passiontide, Father Jeffrey Kirby discusses the mental suffering of Christ as we get nearer to Holy Week. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

TCA heads to the movies ahead of the Oscars this weekend! With the long-awaited film Cabrini in theaters Friday, we talk with director Alejandro Monteverde about the life of this great saint who reminds us: 'You can serve your weaknesses or you can serve your purpose.' We also chat with film critic David Baird all about his book, Popcorn with the Pope, that fleshes out every movie on the 1995 Vatican film list--full of timeless classics that are ever so relevant today! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Laetare Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the release of his new book, True Confessions, editor and EPPC scholar Fran Maier takes readers on a journey through the life of the Church with interviews with notable bishops, Catholic thought leaders, and his favorite: 'the invisible people in the church have the most interesting perspective.' Touching on topics that cause great division today, the book shares the many reasons why US Catholics love the church despite the challenges of today. Brad Wilcox also joins with a look at his new book, Get Married. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!