

The Catholic Current
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today's issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 10, 2022 • 52min
What Is Holiness? (Dr. Scott Hahn) 11/10/22
We welcome back Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss holiness, worship, and a sanctified common sense through his newest book from Emmaus Road Publishing titled Holy Is His Name: The Transforming Power of God's Holiness in Scripture
Holy Is His Name: The Transforming Power of God's Holiness in Scripture
Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity - Josef Pieper
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Nov 9, 2022 • 52min
Restarting World War I (John Zmirak) 11/9/22
We welcome back John Zmirak of the Stream to discuss the current rhyming of historical events. Are we making the same mistakes that led to World War I?
An Open Letter to Joe Biden From the Monarchs Who Started World War I
The Guns of August—Then and Now
Christians at the End of the Pax Americana: From A Warfare State to A Welfare State
House Democrats Withdraw Letter Calling for Peace Negotiations in Ukraine
Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era
1917: Red Banners, White Mantle
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Nov 8, 2022 • 52min
The Economic Disaster of the Pandemic (Jeffrey Tucker) 11/8/22
We welcome Jeffrey Tucker of the Brownstone Institute to discuss the effects of the pandemic response, both economically and spiritually. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
The Economic Disaster of the Pandemic Response
COVID Amnesty: We All Make Mistakes, So Let's Just Move On (or Do We Need Hearings & Prison?)
James Corbett Produces a Biosecurity Data Dump
The Atlantic: Let's Declare a Pandemic Amnesty
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Nov 7, 2022 • 1h 21min
Why Transgenderism? Why Now? (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse/Dr. Paul Hruz) 11/7/22
In this special podcast-extended episode, we welcome back Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute and Dr. Paul Hruz of Washington University to discuss transgenderism. What is going on medically and socially, and what do parents need to know?
The Person and Identity Project
The Ruth Institute Transgender Resource Center
Sexual Identity: The Harmony of Philosophy, Science, and Revelation
The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along
Transgender Issues in Catholic Health Care
Virginia Democrat to Introduce Bill to Prosecute Parents Who Refuse to Treat Child as Opposite Sex
American Medical Association Asks DOJ to Investigate 'Disinformation' Against Gender Surgeries for Minors
Vermont High School Under Fire Over Trans Student In Girls' Locker Room
DC Schools Survey Asks 11-Year-Olds About Their 'Sexual Identity' and 'Transgender' Status
Study Finds Trans 'Top Surgery' Up Almost 400% Among Children
Growing Pains
Deficiencies in Scientific Evidence for Medical Management of Gender Dysphoria
Dysconnected Movie
Child & Parent Rights Campaign
TransRegret
Guidance for Parents of Children With Gender Identity Distress
The Myth About Suicide and Gender Dysphoric Children
Growing Pains. Problems with Puberty Suppression in Treating Gender Dysphoria
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Nov 4, 2022 • 52min
Why Have the Prophets Fallen Silent? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/4/22
In Let's Talk About This, Father draws from Dietrich Bonhoeffer to discuss prophetic imitation, political posturing, and virtue-signaling through social media as examples of "Cheap Grace". Why do so many in the Catholic world fall prey to it, and what can be done? He finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Cheap Grace vs. Costly Grace
To Be a Prophet is a Blessing and a Burden
Passing the "Redemption Point": The Limits of Prophecy
The Promise of Prophecy
Isaiah's Job
Jeremiah: Prophet of Crisis - by T. S. Rendall
How You Can Offer a Plenary Indulgence for the Souls in Purgatory this Week
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Nov 3, 2022 • 52min
Where Does Doctrine Come From? (Dr. Jim Papandrea) 11/3/22
We welcome professor and author Dr. Jim Papandrea to talk about the Early Church through his latest book from Sophia Institute Press. How did the Fathers of the Church understand worship, prayer, and community? How did they work through controversy and debate over doctrine?
Reading the Church Fathers: A History of the Early Church and the Development of Doctrine
Dr. Jim's Books
When The Church Was One - Video Series
The Church's Own "Wisdom From Grandpa" is Worth Memorizing
Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era
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Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 22min
Does the Church Need to Be Fixed (Michael Warren Davis) 11/2/22
We welcome back author and journalist Michael Warren Davis of The American Conservative for a podcast-extended discussion on synodality, Christendom, and the false desire for a "more" apostolic Church.
The Common Man
Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era
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Nov 1, 2022 • 52min
You Can’t Handle the Truth! (Matt Archbold) 11/1/22
We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss some headlines in light of All Saints' Day. Especially now that the world has gone mad, we must let the light of Christ shine through us and become saints. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
"You're an Ableist" and Other Hypocritical Statements
Hundreds in Publishing Industry Calling for Banning Amy Coney Barrett Book Because Abortion
HS Freshman Suspended for Complaining About Male in Girls Locker Room and Ordered to Take Part in a "Restorative Justice Circle"
A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper
Is It Too Late for You to Be a Saint?
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Oct 31, 2022 • 52min
What Can Americans Expect From Inflation? (Steve Cortes) 10/31/22
We welcome back economic and political analyst Steve Cortes to discuss the economic cancer that is inflation. What is it, how does it hurt us in daily life, and what can be done to stop it? He and Father end by discussing the upcoming midterm elections.
Steve Cortes: Joe Biden's Created Inflation Destroyed America's Prospects For Years To Come
Steve Cortes' #ChalkTalk
How Bernanke Broke The World
Patria with Steve Cortes
CDC's Child Vaccine Move Puts Dem Candidates on the Hot Seat
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Oct 28, 2022 • 52min
Should We Fight for the Truth? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/28/22
In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses the temptation to give up on pursuing and defending the Truth. Can we be both committed to Truth as well as rhetorically persuasive communicators? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.
Let Them EAT BLACKOUTS
Why You LOSE
I Have Someone to Tell You: A Jesuit Heralds the Gospel
Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living
Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era
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