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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Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 47min
The Catholic Takeover of Hollywood, AGAIN! (Audio)
February 4th, 2026 - We welcome back David John of iCatholic Mobile to examine what is happening at the Vatican's AI conference and the worrisome trends in how the church is approaching the issue. Tony Shriner, CEO of Mass of the Ages and Reclaim Films, returns in the second half hour to discuss how the Catholic Church can take over Hollywood... again!
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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 54min
Jeffrey Epstein & the CATHOLIC Connection! (Audio)
February 3rd, 2026 - We welcome back Mike McCormick to discuss the one thing that Cardinal Tobin and Jeffery Epstein have in common. In the second half hour, Michael Hichborn returns to the show to examine the relationship between Jeffery Epstein, Catholic Charities, and the Vatican bank.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 53min
The SSPX Goes NUCLEAR, AGAIN! (Audio)
February 2nd, 2026 - We welcome back friend of the show Mike Koeniger to unpack the SSPX consecrating new Bishops in July. Then we're joined again by Michael Matt of The Remnant to discuss the Minnesota ICE situation: is it all just an overreaction?
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Jan 30, 2026 • 2h 24min
This IS IT, the LAST Morning ACT Show (Audio)
January 30th, 2026 - On our final morning episode, we welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition with a warning: bloggers beware! Then we're joined again by Katherine Bennett of Catholic Unscripted to discuss the first female "Archbishop of Canterbury".
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 56min
The DEATH of the Synodal Way? (Audio)
January 29th, 2026 - On our final Thursday morning episode, we welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray to discuss the split in the German bishops over the Synodal Way. Then we're joined again by Nicholas Cavazos to talk the Minnesota crisis.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 52min
FIX Your Broken Parish or FIND Another? (Audio)
January 28th, 2026 - On our final Wednesday morning episode, we welcome back Jordan Pacheco to discuss whether Pope Leo's desired unity is possible. Then we're joined again by Kennedy Hall to talk parish shopping.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 53min
Is Pope Leo XIV Starting to Make Waves? (Audio)
January 27th, 2026 - On our final Tuesday morning episode, we welcome Sarah Cain, the Crusader Gal, along with Producer Jake, to talk their upcoming new morning show, Rise Right. Then we're joined again by Mark Lambert of Catholic Unscripted to discuss Pope Leo's recent moves.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 53min
Chaos in Minnesota - Another ICE Shooting (Audio)
January 26th, 2026 - On our final Monday morning episode, we welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss the most recent Minnesota shooting by ICE agents. Plus: Elon Musk reveals our future.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 1h 53min
Is Catholicism Dying? (Audio)
January 23rd, 2026 - We welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition to talk Catholicism in Latin America. Then we're joined again by Dr. Janet Smith to discuss the recent joint statement on US foreign policy by three U.S. cardinals.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 53min
Trump Has Come to Chew Bubblegum & Kick Butt...and He’s All Out of Bubblegum (Audio)
January 22nd, 2026 - We welcome back Christopher Tomlinson to talk Trump vs. Canada. Then we're joined again by Nicholas Cavazos to discuss Trump's speech at Davos.
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