Conversations with Consequences
The Catholic Association (TCA)
“Conversations with Consequences” is the voice of The Catholic Association, offering a weekly hour of thoughtful dialogue—with the leading thinkers of our time— on the most consequential issues of our day.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 233 Dr. Ray's Prescription for Happy and Healthy Marriages!
The doctors are in! Dr. Grazie Christie chats with Dr. Ray Guarendi about simple steps spouses can take to make their marriage happy and stronger. Not only does his recent book help struggling marriages heal, but it also offers words of wisdom for couples who already have a solid foundation build and grow even deeper. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Sep 29, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 232 Servant of God Jérôme Lejeune & Large Families Becoming En Vogue?
Jérôme Lejeune, known as the founder of modern genetics, did so much for children with Down syndrome, and now his foundation across the globe is continuing research to help those living with certain cognitive disabilities--we chat with the president of the Lejeune Foundation in Spain, Mónica López Barahona who also serves on the Pontifical Academy for Life. We also talk with Pablo Siegrist who works alongside Monica and several pro-life causes. We also dig into a recent Gallup poll survey that unearthed a desire for large families--it's the highest its ever been since 1971! 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!

Sep 22, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 231 Holly Ordway Talks Tolkien's Faith on Hobbit Day & Emily Malloy on Arranging the Seasons!
As we mark the 50th anniversary of JRR Tolkien's death this month, we discuss the author's great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire. We also discuss the beauty of the divine as witnessed through the seasons with Emily Malloy out with a new Theology of Home book called Arranging the Seasons. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET radio!

Sep 15, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 230 Jessica Hooten Wilson on Flannery O'Connor & Father Dave Pivonka!
As schools are now back in session across the country, we check in with Jessica Hooten Wilson examining the lives of great saints as she reminds us: "When we read stories of holiness, we live vicariously through those stories, and then we body them forth in our reality.."
With the Diocese of Cleveland's new policy on gender identity released this week, Father Dave Pivonka joins to discuss steps he's taken at Franciscan University to protect students when playing collegiate sports in this era of 'transgenderism.' 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!

Sep 8, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 229 TCA Team Talks Ohio: Women Need A Pro-Life Safety Net—Not More Pressure To Abort
As a ballot initiative in Ohio aims at enshrining abortion into the state constitution, the TCA team chats about what is at stake, and why language and semantics matter especially inside the voting booth as the pro-abortion lobby is working overtime in keeping the truth about this heinous initiative from the American public. As Ashley McGuire wrote recently: "Initiatives like the one on the ballot in Ohio will permanently limit pregnant women in crisis to a choice they don't want to make." We also visit with Bishop Thomas Paprocki about the Eucharistic revival--and the truth we all have as Catholics in the Real Presence. 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!

Sep 1, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 228 Pablo Kay of Angelus News on Faith in Journalism & Mike Aquilina on the History of Abortion
Dr. Grazie Christie chats with her colleague Pablo Kay at Angelus News about the important work of Catholic journalism and why stories of faith and encounter need to be told. Mike Aquilina also joins with a glimpse into what he calls the Church’s original social justice struggle--examining the long history of abortion--and how Catholics have always led the way in condemning the atrocious act. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily to prepare for this Sunday's Gospel! Listen Saturday at 7am ET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Aug 25, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 227 John Bursch on Loving God's Children & Route 60: The Biblical Highway!
John Bursch of Alliance Defending Freedom joins to discuss his new book, Loving God's Children: The Church and Gender Ideology, offering a chronology into the current LGBT agenda that was really bolstered by Obergefell v. Hodges, and how we as Catholics can help those suffering with gender dysphoria. We also learn all about a new movie coming to theaters next month, offering a virtual pilgrimage to Israel on a highway of deep historical significance. Travel the path that once felt the footsteps of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, King David--and Jesus in Route 60: The Biblical Highway, Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday 7amET on EWTN radio!

Aug 17, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 226 Cardinal Burke Talks Eucharistic Revival & Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine's 15th Anniversary!
Cardinal Raymond Burke joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss not only the National Eucharistic Revival but also a beautiful shrine nestled in the hills of La Crosse, Wisconsin dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe that just celebrated 15 years! His Eminence also talks Eucharistic coherence and how pilgrims to the shrine can receive a plenary indulgence by visiting! As we are nearing the end of the summer months, Carrie Gress also discusses Theology of Home At the Sea, and the love of Stella Maris. 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!

Aug 11, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 225 Father Ben Kiely on Armenia & Dr. Ray Guarendi Offers Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage!
With a dire situation occurring in Armenia, we turn to our dear friend Father Ben Kiely of Nasarean.org to understand this threat of genocide as an entire community of Christians are being cut off from essentials like food and medicine. We also talk with the one and only Dr. Ray Guarendi about his new book: Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage. 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!

Aug 4, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 224 Talking Faith, Fatherhood, and World Youth Day with Knights of Columbus!
As the Knights of Columbus convened in Orlando this week for their annual convention, Dr. Grazie Christie talks about all the fruits of World Youth Day and their incredible humanitarian efforts in Ukraine with Szymon Czyszek, director of International Growth in Europe. We also talk with Damien O’Connor about faith formation and building strong fathers and families. Dennis Gerber also joins discussing the incredible fundraising the Knights do for so many vital programs and issues facing Catholics today. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the Feast of the Transfiguration this Sunday as thousands are in Portugal for World Youth Day. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!


