Conversations with Consequences

The Catholic Association (TCA)
undefined
Jun 3, 2022 • 54min

Ep. 163 JD Flynn on Pelosi and the Pope's New Picks & TCA Team Talks Summer Movies!

With the news of Pope Francis picking 21 new cardinals including Bishop McElroy of San Diego, JD Flynn of The Pillar joins with his analysis as well as his take on the Pelosi communion ban. The canon lawyer also talks the importance of accountability and the mission of his new online publication. The TCA team also joins sharing some of their faves when it comes to summer movies and books as temps heat up across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Penecost Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
undefined
May 27, 2022 • 54min

Ep. 162 Melissa Overmyer from Worry to Wonder & Dr. Morse on Life After Roe

As the country mourns another tragic school shooting that claimed the lives of 19 children, Catholic author Melissa Overmyer joins to discuss her new book, From Worry to Wonder: A Catholic Guide to Finding Peace Through Scripture. Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse also joins with a look at the potential fall of Roe and how we might move forward to protect life and the family moving forward--working to heal the wounds wrought on by the sexual revolution. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Ascension Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET on EWTN radio!
undefined
May 20, 2022 • 54min

Ep. 161 Sebastian Lai on Cardinal Zen's Arrest & Tim Scott's Response to Yellen

With the news of Cardinal Zen's arrest last week, Jimmy Lai's son Sebastian joins with the latest on his own father's incarceration and what might be in store for the 90-year old archbishop who will appear in court next week. Jimmy Lai's close confidante Mark Simon also joins on the fate of free speech in Hong Kong with the CCP's ongoing suppression. With Senator Tim Scott's poignant response to Treasury secretary Janet Yellen's recent callous words on abortion and the economy, the TCA team joins with their reaction.
undefined
May 13, 2022 • 54min

Ep. 160 Father Ben Kiely on Ukraine Crisis & Kathryn Lopez Remembers Vicki Thorn

As Father Ben Kiely just returned home from Ukraine, he joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss the religious aspects of the ongoing crisis, breaking down the role Patriarch Kirill is playing, and the faith and resiliency of our dear Catholic brothers and sisters in the war-torn country. Our good friend Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review also joins as we remember the life and legacy of some pro-life warriors that have passed away recently including Vicki Thorn of Project Rachel, as we contemplate the future of the pro-life movement. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily ahead of 10 saints that will be canonized over the weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
undefined
May 6, 2022 • 54min

Ep. 159 TCA Team Talks Supreme Court Leak & Father Dave Pivonka on Gender Ideology

With the Supreme Court leak this week of the Dobb's decision, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleagues Ashley McGuire and Maureen Ferguson about this unprecedented moment, why Justice Alito's reasoning is a courageous gift to American children, and how we can best mobilize to help women choose life. Franciscan University president Father Dave Pivonka joins at the bottom of the hour sharing why biology matters and the dangers of gender ideology--especially within collegiate sports. Father Roger Landry also offers us an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio.
undefined
Apr 29, 2022 • 55min

Ep. 158 Praying for Dobbs with Archbishop Naumann and Dr. John Bruchalski

As the Supreme Court deliberates the Dobbs decision, Dr. Grazie Christie revisits with abortionist-turned-pro-life doctor Dr. John Bruchalski of Divine Mercy Care about his profound conversion. We also talk with Archbishop Joseph Naumann about the importance of 'Walking with Moms in Need' to foster a pro-life future for all. 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!
undefined
Apr 21, 2022 • 53min

Ep. 157 Uncomfortable Truths in DC Abortion Images & Archbishop Borys Gudziak on Ukraine Crisis

With the shocking images circulating online showing the terrible loss of life in Washington, D.C., unborn babies potentially victims of infanticide, TCA colleagues Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire join Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss the facts of this tragedy and what the pro-life movement can learn from this moment as we work to make abortion unthinkable, especially ahead of the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs. With the ongoing crisis in the Ukraine, we revisit with Archbishop Borys Gudziak about the humanitarian efforts on the ground as civilians are still being evacuated especially from Mariupol, known to Ukrainian Catholics as Mary's City. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Divine Mercy Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
undefined
Apr 14, 2022 • 54min

Ep. 156 Attorney General Bill Barr Talks Religious Freedom, Faith, and Family

With the release of his new book, "One Damn Thing After Another," Attorney General Bill Barr speaks with the TCA team about the dangers of progressivism, the greatest threats to religious freedom, and insightful stories about his faith and family life. Marking Holy Week, we also revisit with Father Roger Landry discussing our Lenten journey in light of the Easter Vigil this weekend--and also our need to keep the people of Ukraine in prayer. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
undefined
Apr 7, 2022 • 54min

Ep. 155 TCA Team Talks 'Woke Disney' and Nicole Garnett Discusses Carson v. Makin

Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleagues Ashley McGuire and Maureen Ferguson about Disney's recent decision to wade into gender identity politics--and the three offer other entertainment platforms that offer more enriching content for our children. With Carson v. Makin being decided this Spring by the Supreme Court, Notre Dame law professor Nicole Garnett offers insights on this very important case revolving around religious freedom and school choice. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Palm Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
undefined
Apr 1, 2022 • 54min

Ep. 154 Mary Hasson on DeSantis' Parental Rights Bill & Mike Aquilina on Lent in the Early Church!

As Governor DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education Bill this week, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discuss the media outrage over this sensible bill that protects children from gender ideology. As we continue through our Lenten journey, Catholic author Mike Aquilina shares his thoughts on how the earliest of Christians marked this period of penance. 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!

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app