Conversations with Consequences

On this week's Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson speak all things China with Steven Mosher of the Population Research Institute. We discuss violations of religious freedom within the country,the realities of the coronavirus pandemic, and the history of China's one-child policy. Congressman Brad Wenstrup of Ohio also joins with a look at China and current congressional action. We also look at how best to get our churches, schools, and businesses open during this coronavirus pandemic. Marking Foster Care month, we also speak about the beauty of adoption--all on a fast-paced, fun, and insightful new episode!  Stay tuned 'til the end for a very special homily by Father Roger Landry and join the show every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio! Notes: Maureen Ferguson's article: https://thehill.com/opinion/education/496409-catholic-schools-are-at-risk-and-so-are-the-students Steven Mosher's website: https://www.pop.org/ Congressman Brad Wenstrup's website: https://wenstrup.house.gov/

On this week's Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie, Maureen Ferguson, and Ashley McGuire speak with Catholic scholar, author, and biographer George Weigel about the life and legacy of St. John Paul II as we approach his centenary. Carrie Severino of the Judicial Crisis Network also joins with a Supreme Court round-up with arguments heard this week on the Little Sisters of the Poor case, a rare documentary of Justice Clarence Thomas airing this month on PBS, and the relevance of her bestselling book on Justice Brett Kavanaugh--all on an inspiring and thought-provoking new episode. Stay tuned 'til the end for a very special homily by Father Roger Landry and join the show every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

On this week's Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie is joined by TCA colleagues Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and Ashley McGuire to discuss the realities of homeschooling amid this coronavirus pandemic. Anne Schlafly Cori also joins to discuss the new Hulu miniseries that plays fast and loose with her mother's life, Mrs. America. Anne sets the record straight on the amazing work her mother forged in defeating the ERA and how this battle still continues today. With the Little Sisters of the Poor heading back to the Supreme Court in an historic telephonic argument in the age of the coronavirus, Lori Windham, Senior Counsel for the Becket Fund, joins with the latest on the case and how this long battle might ultimately end for the Little Sisters who work selflessly for the elderly and those most in need. Stay tuned til the end for an inspiring homily from Father Roger Landry and make sure to tune in every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

On this week's Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer speak with Philosophy professor Melissa Moschella of The Catholic University of America about her book: To Whom Do Children Belong? Parental Rights, Civic Education and Children’s Autonomy--in light of a recent article in Harvard Magazine that attacks homeschooling, going so far as to call it 'dangerous'. Father Jeffrey Kirby also joins to discuss issues revolving around end-of-life care given the pandemic we are all facing--and the importance of not losing our civility in the midst of this crisis. Father Roger Landry of the National Catholic Register also joins at the end with an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Join the show every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

On this week's Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer speak with Catholic author and evangelist Melissa Overmyer about ways to stop worrying and start praying amid this coronavirus pandemic and we discuss Divine Mercy Sunday with the author of the 33 Days Spirituality series with Father Michael Gaitley, Director of Evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and Director of Formation for the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy. Stay tuned 'til the end for a very special homily by Father Roger Landry and join the show every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

On this week's Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer speak with Catholic author and evangelist Melissa Overmyer about ways to stop worrying and start praying amid this coronavirus pandemic and we discuss Divine Mercy Sunday with the author of the 33 Days Spirituality series with Father Michael Gaitley, Director of Evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and Director of Formation for the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy. Stay tuned 'til the end for a very special homily by Father Roger Landry and join the show every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio! Notes: https://www.melissaovermyer.com/ https://www.marian.org/marians/details.php?id=428

On a special Holy Saturday episode of Conversations with Consequences, The Catholic Association’s Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discuss the recent news from Australia regarding Cardinal Pell now free just in time for Easter with Helen Alvaré, a Professor of Law at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. Mary Rice Hasson of the Catholic Women's Forum also joins with a thoughtful look at the opportunities for growth and advancement during this time of coronavirus quarantine. Stay tuned ‘til the end for a special homily for Easter Sunday with Father Roger Landry and make sure to catch us every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer travel across the pond to discuss the latest on the coronavirus crisis with Father Benedict Kiely, Founder of Nasarean.org. Father discusses his own experience in isolation after travel to the States as well as how this virus is impacting the most vulnerable in Africa and the Middle East: the persecuted Christians. Tom Farr of the Religious Freedom Institute also joins with a look at how this pandemic is impacting religious liberty and conscience rights. Tom also discusses the plight of Christians in China where the coronavirus was first detected. Join Conversations with Consequences every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio! Resources: https://www.nasarean.org/ https://www.ncregister.com/blog/guest-blogger/pro-populo-becoming-a-desert-father-for-the-care-of-souls https://www.religiousfreedominstitute.org/thomas-farr

Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Alejandro Bermudez, Director of Aci Prensa about Hispanics in the U.S. and their particular needs during this pandemic—and how “la fe” (the faith) strengthens us to face this moment with courage.

Meeting the coronavirus moment, the The Catholic Association’s Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discuss the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor with Sister Constance Veit as they are helping to protect the most vulnerable--the elderly and the infirm from the deadly virus. Author and historian David Reinhard joins with a unique look at protecting the Little Sisters' right to serve and the beauty of Catholic organizations that have helped communities in the face of crises for centuries. We also get a tour of the frontlines with a doctor battling the disease and helping patients in one of the busiest emergency rooms in the country--and our good friend Father Roger Landry offers some spiritual wisdom as we go through the rest of our Lenten journey--with much of the nation in quarantine and unable to attend Mass. Catch us every Saturday 5pm ET on EWTN radio! Show notes: TCA legal brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/19/19-431/137414/20200309092512829_19-431%2019-454%20tsac%20The%20Catholic%20Association%20Foundation%20et%20al..pdf Father Landry on the 4 Virtues: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/fatherlandry/4-virtues-you-need-in-this-time-of-crisis