Conversations with Consequences

As COVID cases continue to spike and many fearing another lockdown, Dr. Grazie Christie turns to Catholic psychologist, author and radio host Dr. Kevin Vost to help us suffering with anxiety and loneliness wrought on by another year marked by the pandemic. TCA colleague Maureen Ferguson also joins as we revisit with Theology of the Body expert Damon Owens with sage advice on how we can build strong relationships with our spouses and families despite the restrictions. Marking the 20th anniversary of 9-11, Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily reflecting on the miracle of the Ground Zero cross found standing amid the rubble. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

With the Supreme Court declining to block the Texas Heartbeat Act, Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson chat with legal scholar Helen Alvaré about the upcoming Mississippi abortion ban case and a brief she submitted in support of the 15-week ban that challenges the faulty argument that the ability of women to achieve economic and social equality depends on abortion. We also re-visit with Erika Bachiochi who worked with Alvaré on the brief to discuss her timely and important book, The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision. 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!

Is the Holy See working to hold talks with the Taliban? Veteran Vatican journalist Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register joins Dr. Grazie Christie this week to discuss the devastating situation in Afghanistan and the potentiality of the Vatican intervening to help so many desperate families trying to flee the country, especially persecuted Christians. We also learn all about the amazing work that the Sisters of Life are doing with Sister Mary Grace alongside our good friend Kathryn Lopez of the National Review who works steadfastly alongside the sisters working to help desperate women choose life. Father Roger Landry also shares an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

With the dire situation unfolding in Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes hold of major cities, Dr. Grazie Christie turns to Religious Freedom Institute's Vice President Eric Patterson for a real look at what is happening and what we as Catholics can do to help those suffering, especially the persecuted Christians. Dr. Scott Hahn also joins with a look at his latest book, 'The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture: How the Bible Became a Secular Book,' and the work Dr. Hahn is doing with priests and seminarians to combat this trend. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the news of Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation amid a bombshell investigation into sexual harrassment allegations, TCA colleague Ashley McGuire joins to discuss all the victims of Governor Cuomo including the elderly given their treatment during the first wave of the COVID pandemic as well as the unborn who suffer from some of the most expansive abortion laws in the country. We also chat with Dr. Theresa Burke, executive director and founder of Rachel's Vineyard, discussing the important work of helping post-abortive women and men heal from terrible trauma. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with attorney Heather Hacker regarding an amicus brief filed at the Supreme Court supporting Mississippi’s ban on most elective abortions after 15 weeks. Submitted on behalf of The Catholic Association, the brief reflects how far modern technology has gone to show the true humanity in the womb, offering perspectives from 3 female physicians. Given the recent gripping testimony heard on Capitol Hill of a Uyghur survivor of China's detention camps, we revisit with Steven Mosher to discuss the latest in the dire situation for religious minorities in the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Mike Aquilina about 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. Editor-in-Chief of Angelus News Pablo Kay also joins with a look at Catholic journalism and the heavy work of informing the Faithful about issues that impact our lives today, especially fighting against the currents of secularism. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare for this Sunday's Gospel! Listen Saturday at 7am ET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA co-host Leigh Snead talk with Noelle Mering of the Ethics and Public Policy Center's Theology of Home project about the challenges facing parents and students in the wake of critical race theory and how best to combat this 'woke ideology' infiltrating schools across the country. TCA colleague and co-host Ashley McGuire also joins to discuss her recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, It’s 98 Degrees Out. Why Is My Child Wearing a Mask? We also talk with a young Cuban-American millenial Stephanie Almeida about the ongoing Cuban protests that have sparked government crackdown. 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!

As the International Religious Freedom Summit wrapped this week, Tom Farr, President of RFI, joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson, highlighting harrowing testimony given including a two-time survivor of China’s detention camps in Xinjiang. Author and political columnist Tim Carney also joins with a look at his recent book, 'Alienated America' set now on the back-drop of a post-pandemic world. Father Roger Landry also offers a thought-provoking homily on this week's Gospel! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson talk with Leah Libresco about the upcoming Mississippi abortion ban case and an opportunity the Supreme Court has in resetting the terms of the abortion debate, with a look at the 'moving target of viability.' Carrie Gress of Theology of Home also joins to discuss true feminism and the perils of a 'child-free by choice movement' being heralded in the secular sphere. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel.