Conversations with Consequences

With a new movie recounting his harrowing experience surviving terrible burns as a 9-year old, Catholic speaker and survivor John O'Leary shares his journey from unspeakable grief to a life of inspiration. Coming to theaters Oct. 10, Soul on Fire stars William H. Macy, John Corbett, telling the true story of a man's survival against all odds, and he relives it every day "every time he makes his way to the Eucharist," reminding us that the real symbol of our faith is the cross. With new apps that really endanger young girls, Clare Morell joins to share why parents should ditch devices for the sake of their children's sanity and safety. Msgr. Roger Landry also joins as we mark the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux and what we can learn from the Little Flower. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, the Bishop of Springfield, discusses the controversy surrounding Senator Dick Durbin receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Archdiocese of Chicago, arguing it undermines pro-life values. Gia Chacon, founder of March for the Martyrs, highlights alarming AI threats to religious freedom and how surveillance is being used to persecute Christians globally. Msgr. Roger Landry reflects on the legacies of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Therese, sharing insights on compassion and faith resilience amid adversity.

As the nation grapples with anti-Catholic violence at Annunciation Catholic school and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, TCA resident chaplain shares the Catholic response to the division and grief many are feeling, calling on all of us to lead with courage and conviction to share the truth of the Gospel to a very wounded world. Vatican analyst Edward Pentin joins to discuss the Duchess of Kent, the first senior royal to become Catholic in 300 years, as millions remembered her this week as she was laid to rest. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With a new poll released this week from the NBC Newsdesk on Gen Z's take on marriage and happiness, we talk with Brad Wilcox of the National Marriage Project about what this means socially and politically for our country. We also talk with Emily Zanotti about her viral Substack on cooking and why the kitchen is the heart of the domestic church. Msgr. Roger Landry also shares insights as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Pope Leo XIV this weekend! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With a new movie coming to theaters next week telling the harrowing true life account of St. Maximilian Kolbe, filmmaker Anthony D'Ambrosio joins to share what compelled him to make this film given his own suffering. We also talk with billboard-topping singer/songwriter Marie Miller about why she is inspired by our two new soon-to-be-saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. Msgr. Roger Landry also shares his insights into the life of Carlo is known as the "saint in sneakers."

With the canonization for Blessed Carlo Acutis in September, Sabrina Ferrisi joins to share some very unique facts about this soon-to-be-saint including some miracles attributed to him. We also talk with Kate Milligan about her own journey in starting 1 Girl Revolution! Msgr. Roger Landry also shares some interesting details about St. Augustine and St. Monica, and why the mother and son can teach us so much! Catch the show every Saturday morning at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With so many young adults opting not to have children, Dr. Ray Guarendi, the Catholic father of 10 adopted children discusses the real joys of big families and how "love doesn't divide, it mutliplies." We also hear about the truths of naprotechnology and how the science heals the issue, not a workaround like IVF does. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers a beautiful reflection on the Queenship of Mary as we celebrate the feast day. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With a recent study highlighting some very sobering statistics on teens that author Jonathan Haidt said only reifies the hards truths in The Anxious Generation, Alvaro de Vicente of The Heights School discusses the success he's had in forming young men to thrive in this digital world by teaching generosity, self-mastery, empathy, and so much more. With a new book hitting bookshelves this winter, Leigh Snead joins to share her journey to motherhood in Infertile But Fruitful. Marking the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Msgr. Roger Landry joins to share what he loves most of this Solemnity! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the big news last week of Cardinal John Henry Newman being declared a doctor of the church, Dr. Paul Shrimpton joins to give us a glimpse into the impact the saint had on Catholic education. Word on Fire's Haley Stewart also delves into her recent book, "Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know," and why Flannery O'Connor and Sigrid Undset should be on your reading list this last month of summer. As the Knights of Convention wrapped up their convention, Msgr. Roger Landry joins with details on the great work being done across the globe especially in forming strong fathers. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we near closer to the first 100 days of a Leonine papacy, EWTN News Vatican editor Frank Rocca shares some thought-provoking facts about this quiet American that has brought so much form and traditon back into the Catholic Church. TCA resident chaplain Msgr. Roger Landry also offers us his take on nearly 1 million youth and young adults that are in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth with Pope Leo. And with a new family-friendly film hitting theaters Labor Day weekend, producer Brennan McPherson gives us the backstory on this movie that shows the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of a child. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!