Conversations with Consequences

On the heels of Pope Francis' concerns about AI last week, Clare Morell of the Ethics and Public Policy penned a letter with several other Catholics highlighting a "Pro-Family Tech Agenda" to help safeguard families--especially children--from the dangers of screens and social media. She shares why all parents should be shielding young minds from big tech. Marking Black History Month, Mary Fiorito also tells us all about Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson, one of the founding members of the National Right to Life Committee--who was also the first African American woman to be accepted to Harvard Medical School. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers a homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With 23 pro-lifers pardoned last week, we talk with Paul Vaughn, father of 11 who was arrested for praying for the unborn outside an abortion clinic in Tennessee. Offering a gripping account of the moments FBI agents arrived at his home to now being pardoned, Vaughn says his Christian faith carried him through the entire adversity. After a contentious RFK hearing on Capitol Hill, Mary Fiorito answers the question the HHS nominee had difficulty answering: Yes, states with pro-life laws can help pregnant women suffering from miscarriage and other complications. We also check in with Becket senior counsel Will Haun as the Supreme Court is expected to take up a very important case that is bringing parents of all faiths together in Maryland as they fight to keep pride books out of the classroom. Msgr. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the Presentation of the Lord. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET and %pmET EWTN radio!

As we approach the 2025 March for Life, new president Jennie Bradley Lichter joins to discuss this year's line-up and why she has been marching since 2001! As victims attempt to pick up the pieces after the devastating California wildfires, we learn all about a novena starting Friday for all those displaced and suffering. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for Word of God Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As Archbishop Charles Chaput took the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God to highlight Catholic women who work indefatigably for the Church, we speak with one of them: Mary Fiorito of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, all about feminine genius and why 'God's rules exist to keep us happy.' We also check in with Katy Faust just ahead of the Inauguration as the tide may be turning on woke ideology, and more minded to 'Pro-Child Politics.' Msgr. 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!

With the Rosary in a Year Podcast topping the charts this past week, we talk with the host Father Mark-Mary Ames about the power of this prayer and his own conversion at the age of 18. This week also marks 2 years since the death of the gentle giant Cardinal George Pell. With a new biography out on the prelate, Edward Pentin shares some of the insights, remembering his profound faith in the wake of such adversity. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we look ahead to the March for Life later this month, Ryan Anderson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discuss the pro-life movement's future and the importance of promoting chastity and marriage in a post-Roe world. He also dispels the many myths that the pro-abortion lobby is spreading about states with pro-life laws, pointing out that every state has "explicit provisions" that no mother would ever be denied life-saving treatment. We also discuss the role of fatherhood and virtue with a new video series just launced by the Knights of Columbus. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the Epiphany. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As the Christmas season is just getting started, Catholic author Emily Stimpson Chapman discusses ways to keep the spirit alive during the octave. She also shares her own experience with infertility and the joy of now being a mother of 3 through adoption! The TCA team also discusses the upcoming feast days and how best to celebrate with the saints during this holiday season! Msgr. 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 we head into the last week of Advent and the Christmas octave, movie director and animator Tim Reckart joins to share what tops his holiday movie list including his own hit, The Star, featuring a star-studded cast in a retelling of the Nativity as told by the animals in the stable. He also teases some details on some new movies coming in the new year! As Father Roger Landry received the title of Monsignor from Pope Francis this week, we talk to him about his tenure serving as Catholic chaplain at Columbia and what he is most excited about with his new post serving as national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the US. He also reflects on his time walking the entire Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we get closer to Christmas, Father Michael Ward, part of the trio behind Popcorn with the Pope joins to share some of the best movies for the holiday from the Vatican Film List including the classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Father Ward also discusses the many cameos he's had including his most recent inThe Most Reluctant Convert. Carrie Gress of Theology of Home also shares a very cool story about a girls' Catholic school taking over a radio station's holiday classical countdown! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Gaudete Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend, Solène Tadié of the National Catholic Register, joins to share some rare little known facts about the historic cathedral about this medieval Gothic jewel, also remembering the heroism on that fateful day when a chaplain ran into rescue the Blessed Sacrament and sacred relics. Ashley McGuire and Leigh Snead also discuss 2 recent articles on the tragic realities of IVF. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel as we contemplate the Immaculate Conception. Catch the show every Saturday 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!