

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.
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Apr 5, 2022 • 52min
Who Is Justice Clarence Thomas, and Why Do They Hate Him? (Tristan Justice) 04/05/22
We are joined by the western correspondent for The Federalist, Tristan Justice to discuss Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Who is he, where did he come from, and what can we learn from his story?
The Attacks On Clarence And Ginni Thomas Are Merely Latest In A Decades-Long Smear Campaign
The Even Higher-Tech Lynching of Justice Clarence Thomas
Ginni Thomas Did Nothing Illegal but Democrats Want to Impeach Her Husband, Clarence Thomas
My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir
Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words

Apr 4, 2022 • 52min
Who’s Next on the Supreme Court? (Jordan Boyd) 04/04/22
We are joined by staff writer for The Federalist, Jordan Boyd to discuss the recent Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Who is she, and why has the nomination process become so theatrical?
Judge Nominated To Supreme Court On The Basis Of Her Sex Can't Define 'Woman'
Democrats Smear Josh Hawley For Revealing They Don't Care If Supreme Court Justices Love Perverts And Hate The Constitution
Washington Post Says Asking KBJ Questions About Her Legal Rulings Is Worse Than Falsely Accusing Kavanaugh Of Rape
Senate Democrats Should Demand Biden Address His Border Disaster Before Giving Him A Supreme Court Justice

Apr 1, 2022 • 52min
Why Do We Believe Lies? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 04/01/22
In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses why it is that we believe lies, the spiritual works of mercy, and how to overcome the fear of being called names in service of the Truth. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.
Why Do We Lie to Ourselves?
Rachel Levine Says 'Misgendering' Trans People Is 'Mean-Spirited'— It's Not
Courage International
Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents
A Mountain of Crumbs: A Memoir

Mar 31, 2022 • 52min
Pro-Abortion Recipients of Catholic Honors (Patrick Reilly) 03/31/22
We welcome founder and president of the Cardinal Newman Society, Patrick Reilly to discuss a Boston Catholic preparatory school choosing to award Pro-Abortion Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh at a fundraising banquet. What is a faithful Catholic to do, and will a newly released directive from the Vatican help these situations?
Massachusetts Pro-Lifers Lament Catholic School's Choice to Honor Pro-Abortion Cabinet Member
Considering Catholic Honors and Platforms
Biden's Pick for Labor Secretary Embodies the 'Dictatorship of Relativism'
New Vatican Instruction: Identity of Catholic Schools to be Respected by Teachers, Students
The Cardinal Newman Society

Mar 30, 2022 • 52min
The Benefits of Risk (Allison Schrager) 03/30/22
We welcome senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute Allison Schrager to discuss risk assessment, entrepreneurship, and the government being the original helicopter parent.
Bring Back Risk
Can We Have Economic Growth Without Risk?

Mar 29, 2022 • 52min
Who Actually Supports Youth Gender Identity Education? (Terry Schilling) 03/29/22
We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss the recent push for gender identity education aimed at young children. Father finishes with some Timely Thoughts.
Poll: Americans Split Over Florida's Controversial Bills on Gender Identity and Race
Psaki Calls Florida Parental Rights Bill 'A Form of Bullying', Dodges Question on Similar Biden 1994 Vote
Disney Has Been Outspoken on DeSantis' Parental Rights Bill But Silent on Uyghur Genocide
American Principles Project

Mar 28, 2022 • 52min
So What Happened With That Consecration? (Dr. Anthony Stine) 03/28/22
We are joined by Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition to discuss what happened in Rome last Friday. What is this Consecration, and what is its importance?
What No One Is Talking About With Francis' Fatima Consecration
Francis' Consecration Of Russia & Ukraine Has DIVIDED Traditional Catholics
The Five First Saturdays Devotion

Mar 26, 2022 • 53min
Can There Ever Be a Just War? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 03/25/22
In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the idea of a "Just War". He wraps up with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.
The Church's Just War Theory - Part 1
Mark Dice on " tucking"
Joint Statement from Eau Claire School Candidates
California Legislators Introduce Abortion Tourism Bill

Mar 24, 2022 • 52min
The Ethics of Vaccine Mandates (Dr. Julie Ponesse) 03/24/22
We are joined by Pandemic Ethics Scholar for The Democracy Fund, Dr. Julie Ponesse, to discuss courage, education, fear, and the ethics surrounding mandated vaccination. Do check out her new book, My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid19 Vaccine Mandates.
Ethics Professor Gives Heartbreaking Final Lesson on Refusing Vaccine Before Being Fired
Trailer - My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates
My Choice - Book Website

Mar 23, 2022 • 52min
Why Are Young People Turning to Tradition? (David Dashiell) 03/23/22
We are joined by freelance editor and writer David Dashiell to discuss the new book he edited, Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism. Why are younger Catholics embracing religious tradition, and what advice would he give to those who are curious or hesitant towards the traditional forms of worship?
Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism
Why Mass Doesn't Need To Be "New and Improved"
Why Bother With Worship?
Mass of the Ages Trailer
Mass of the Ages : Episode 1


