

Conversations with Consequences
The Catholic Association (TCA)
“Conversations with Consequences” is the voice of The Catholic Association, offering a weekly hour of thoughtful dialogue—with the leading thinkers of our time— on the most consequential issues of our day.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 341 Sister Danielle Victoria on Memento Mori & Sarah Elliott Discusses Catholic Revival in UK
 As we mark All Souls Day and remember the dead this November, Sister Danielle Victoria joins to discuss her unique path to becoming a religious sister through art, and how she alongside Sister Theresa Aletheia live 'memento mori' everyday. Spearheading a new podcast together that attempts to shed light on spiritual abuses within the church, she says listening is the most crucial step in helping those suffering from unspeakable wounds. We also go across the pond to the UK to discuss a Catholic revival brimming in the UK, and why protecting life at all stages is so important. Msgr. Roger Landry also helps us as we remember the Four Last Things. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio! 

Oct 23, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 340 Frances Hui Talks Political Asylum and Standing up to the Chinese Communist Party
 Hong Kong activist Frances Hui who was granted political asylum here in the US speaks about her own arrest warrant and why Catholics in Hong Kong deserve the Church's leadership, not silence. We also talk with Becket's Joe Davis about the ACLU's attack on St. Michael and St. Florian in an effort to block these beautiful statues from being erected outside a public building. Msgr. Roger Landry also joins with a look at Venerable Fulton Sheen. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio! 

Oct 16, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 339 Archbishop Naumann on Forgiving His Father's Killer & New Documentary 'Fake Clinics?'
 Archbishop Joseph Naumann joins to share the heartbreaking details of his own father's murder and how he has learned to forgive the man that stole his dad from him. Although the horrific event changed his life, he says, "I firmly believe that my dad’s love for my mom, me, and my brother survived his death," even leading him to his vocation. With a Supreme Court case looking at pro-life pregnancy centers coming in November, filmmaker Cindy Morales joins with a sneak-preview of her new documentary, Fake Clinics?, chronicling the smears and attempts to dismantle them by the pro-abortion regime. As we look ahead to World Mission Sunday, Msgr. Roger Landry tells about how important this work is, and why Pope Leo is urging all the faithful to "help the missions." Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio! 

Oct 9, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 338 Bishop Michael Burbidge & March for Life's Jennie Bradley Lichter
 Bishop Michael Burbidge joins this week to discuss not only his important work making sure all of the Arlington Diocese's Catholic schools are inclusive to children with special needs, but also to share his experience praying the Rosary with them marking the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary. His Excellency also voices his concern over the threat of a constitutional amendment being considered on abortion within Virginia and why the consistent life ethic must always be applied to our understanding of life at any stage. Jennie Bradley Lichter also joins as she is gearing up for her first march as president of the March for Life, revealing the theme, why the recent FDA abortion news is so troubling, and a very important case that all pro-lifers should know about. Msgr. Roger Landry also talks about Cardinal John Henry Newman, soon-to-be-doctor of the Church as we celebrate his feast day today. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio! 

Oct 3, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 337 Soul on Fire: The Survival Story of John O'Leary & Clare Morell's Guide to a Digital Detox
 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! 

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Sep 25, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 336 Bishop Paprocki on Senator Dick Durbin's Lifetime Achievement Award & Gia Chacon on the Persecuted Church
 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. 

Sep 19, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 335 Msgr. Landry Talks Faith in the Face of Tragedy & Edward Pentin Remembers the Duchess of Kent
 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! 

Sep 12, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 334 Brad Wilcox on New Gen Z Poll on Happiness & Emily Zanotti Talks Cooking and Kevin
 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! 

Sep 4, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 333 Anthony D'Ambrosio Talks Triumph of the Heart & Singer Marie Miller on Carlo + Frassati
 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." 

Aug 28, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 332 5 Facts About Soon-to-be-Saint Carlo Acutis & Kate Milligan of 1 Girl Revolution
 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! 


