A Catholic Take
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
A Catholic Take: What you need to know, right now. A bold synthesis of inspiration and information. Keeping you up to date on news & issues from a Courageous Catholic perspective with Joe McClane. Live, Monday-Friday across the Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.
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May 30, 2025 • 1h 26min
Diocesan Drama in Charlotte, NC & Pope Leo’s Latest Moves (Audio)
May 30th, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn we welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine from Return to Tradition to catch up on Catholic news from the past week, and much more. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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May 28, 2025 • 1h 30min
Tradition...What If There Was An App For That? (Audio)
May 28th, 2025 - With guest host Mike Koeniger, we welcome back Steve Cunningham of Sensus Fidelium to discuss the new Sensus Fidelium app, and more. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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May 27, 2025 • 1h 33min
Pope Leo & President Trump...Allies for Peace? (Audio)
May 27th, 2025 - With guest host Mike Koeniger. we welcome back Jason Jones of the Vulnerable People Project to discuss his article for Crisis Magazine and the potential of Pope Leo and Donald Trump working together for peace. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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May 23, 2025 • 1h 55min
What to Make of Pope Leo’s First Episcopal Appointments? (Audio)
May 23rd, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn, we welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine from Return to Tradition to discuss the Catholic news from the past week, including Pope Leo's first episcopal appointments. Plus: a disturbing new report from the Lepanto Institute. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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May 22, 2025 • 1h 53min
Wait—Who Was Running the United States?? (Audio)
May 22nd, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn, and welcome back Brent Haynes to discuss the growing Biden health and Autopen scandal. Then we're joined again by Anthony Abbate of Avoiding Babylon. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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May 21, 2025 • 51min
Is the UN Turning CATHOLIC? (Audio)
May 21st, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn, we welcome Dr. Anne Hendershott to discuss her article on a paradigm shift at the United Nations. Plus: what else has Joe McClane been up to on pilgrimage?
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May 20, 2025 • 51min
How to Receive Holy Communion Like A Saint! (Audio)
May 20th, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn, we welcome Joe McClane with a live report from his Mediterranean pilgrimage with Bp. Strickland. Then we're joined again by Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, to discuss "The Eucharistic Visions of St. Frances of Rome".
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May 19, 2025 • 1h 27min
What Does ”Unity” Mean for the New Pontificate? (Audio)
May 19th, 2025 - We welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss Joe Biden, JD Vance meeting with Pope Leo, and more. Then we're joined again by Fr. Charles Murr to get his thoughts on the new pontificate. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 54min
Did American Politics Drive the Conclave Vote? (Audio)
May 16th, 2025 - We welcome back Michael Matt, editor of the Remnant, to talk Pope Leo's potential to heal old wounds. Then we're joined again by Dr. Anthony Stine to catch up on the past week of news and discuss whether American political issues influenced the papal conclave.
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May 15, 2025 • 51min
Is Pope Leo Making Trads Nervously Optimistic? (Audio)
May 15th, 2025 - We welcome back Brent Haynes to talk prosecutor problems in the U.S. Then we're joined again by Fr. Gerald Murray to discuss the new pontificate of Leo XIV and what the pope will need to deal with in the Vatican.
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