Conversations with Consequences

Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire discuss the alarming news of President-elect Joe Biden's pick for HHS Secretary, breaking down Xavier Becerra's long history of assault on people of faith and religious freedom. We also focus on religious liberty issues around the world, first looking at the persecution of Christians in Nigeria with RFI expert Eric Patterson, and then a lens on issues facing Catholics in India with Rebecca and Tim Shah--they've found a real connection between religious beliefs and economic prosperity. Father Roger Landry also joins with a homily for this Sunday's Gospel during this season of Advent. Make sure to tune in every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

On a new episode of Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie talks with Catholic Deacon and Dr. Timothy Flanigan about COVID vaccines quickly becoming available--are they ethical and what are the risks--Dr. Flanigan also addresses entering another phase of lockdown just as the winter months are upon us--and ways to uplift family and friends during the holidays. We also chat with Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center about some big news out of the UK court that will protect children from the dangers of gender ideology. Carrie Gress also joins with a look at her second installment of Theology of Home in light of the Advent season--as we wait with joyful hope--for Christmas.

Dr. Grazie Christie discusses the long-awaited McCarrick Report with Edward Pentin, Senior Vatican reporter for the National Catholic Register. Edward breaks down what the report exposes and offers some advice on where we, as a Church, go from here. We also revisit with Bishop-elect Bill Byrne with a look at 5 Things with Father Bill just in time for the Advent season. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel.

Given a presumptive Biden/Harris Administration, Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Father Benedict Kiely of Nasarean.org on the fate of persecuted Christians around the world as we enter a new wave of lockdowns. Mary Rice Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center also joins with a look at the slate of pro-life women entering the House of Representatives and also what might be at stake with a White House intent upon codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Mary also discusses the real threats to our children within an even more progressive public school system. Her advice?... Get out now!

With COVID spikes being reported across the country and around the globe, Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire speak with Dr. David Prentice of the Charlotte Lozier Institute with the big news from Pfizer this week about a possible vaccine that is 90% effective against the virus. We also mark the month of November and our beloved dead with Robert Seelig of Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services discussing how he has revitalized the Catholic funeral, allowing families to honor and grieve their loved ones, even with social-distancing and restrictions in place. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Tune in every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson speak with Carter Snead of Notre Dame's de Nicola Center for Ethics & Culture about his new book: "What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics" with a specific look at the relationship between bioethics and public policy. Bishop-elect Bill Byrne also joins with a look at his new book: "5 Things with Father Bill: Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul" and his new post as the shepherd of Springfield, Massachusetts!

Dr. Grazie Christie discusses the realities of religious freedom during the coronavirus pandemic with the former Vice Chair for U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Kristina Arriaga & Christine Pratt, currently serving the Department of Health and Human Services within the Office of Civil Rights. As Senior Advisor for Conscience and Religious Freedom, she has been very active in rectifying some of the real problems facing Catholics that have been denied the Sacraments during the COVID lockdown. We focus on what's being done and what we can all do to protect our First Amendment rights. Father Roger Landry also offers a glimpse into the life of Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael McGivney who will be beatified this weekend--make sure to tune in every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Carrie Severino of the Judicial Crisis Network about next steps with regard to the confirmation process of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse also joins with a look at some of the attacks against the accomplished mother of 7. We also get a sneak peek of the new movie 'Two Crowns' with producer Oscar Delgado, a moving tribute to the life and legacy of St. Maximilian Kolbe--all on a new episode of Conversations with Consequences--catch the show LIVE every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie is joined by her TCA colleagues Maureen Ferguson & Ashley McGuire dissecting the Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Amy Coney Barrett on her way to being the next Supreme Court Justice to sit on the highest court of the land. Kathryn Jean Lopez, Editor-at-Large of the National Review also joins with a look at Judge Barrett's family life--and also what's at stake when it comes to faith-based foster care--looking at the Supreme Court docket this Fall.

Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson welcome Senator Thom Tillis to the show this week with an in-depth look at Judge Amy Coney Barrett and the upcoming Senate confirmation hearing on President Trump's impressive Supreme Court pick. Erika Bachiochi of the Ethics and Public Policy Center also joins with a look at Amy Coney Barrett's career and family life--and how this Supreme Court nominee embodies a new era of feminism--one we can all strive for and learn from. The TCA team also gives a firsthand look at the first VP presidential debate as both Vice President Mike Pence and Kamala Harris sparred on issues of life and religious liberty. Show notes: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/09/27/amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-nominee-feminist-icon-422059