

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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Apr 14, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 208 Carlos Eire on Christian Mysticism + Father Dave Pivonka on Protecting Female Athletes!
Cuban-born scholar Carlos Eire joins to discuss the realities of his native land and his own experience being exiled from his family at such a young age. He also talks teaching at Yale in the age of wokeism and his new podcast exploring Christian Mysticism. As Riley Gaines has made waves calling out the unfair reality of transgender athletes playing in sports, we also revisit with Father Dave Pivonka about why he is concerned about his own female athletes at Franciscan University given the current secular atmosphere. Father Roger Landry offers a moving homily for Divine Mercy Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 6, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 207 Dr. Peter Kreeft on Socrates' Children & Archbishop Naumann
Philosophy professor and author Dr. Peter Kreeft joins the show exploring Socrates' Children, a four-part series that explores philosophy in a chronological history. He also discusses the many conversions his students have experienced when introduced to Doctor of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas. We also revisit with Archbishop Naumann on why the tenets of our faith can't be corrupted by the culture of today. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Easter Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 30, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 206 Roma Downey Talks 'On a Wing and a Prayer' & Ashley McGuire on Dangers of Identity Politics
Released just in time for Easter, Roma Downey joins to discuss her new movie based on a miraculous true story starring Heather Graham and Dennis Quaid, coming to Amazon Prime on Good Friday. Ashley McGuire also shares her thoughts on recent research showing how dangerous social media is for young girls--and what role identity politics plays in anxiety and depression. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Palm Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm on EWTN radio!

Mar 24, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 205 Shannon Bream on Love Stories of the Bible Speak & Bishop Thomas Paprocki!
Shannon Bream—attorney, host of Fox News Sunday, and NY Times' bestselling author—joins the TCA team discussing her new book out next week: The Love Stories of the Bible Speak: Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship, and Faith. Poring over pages of Scripture, Bream offers insights into some of the Bible's greatest stories, especially our call to 'sacrificial love.' Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Ill., also joins sharing his thoughts on the ongoing Eucharistic revival and the vital truth in the Real Presence. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 17, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 204 Archbishop Borys Gudziak on Ukraine & Mary Hasson Talks Gender Ideology
After his moving testimony at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast this week, we revisit with Archbishop Borys Gudziak, the archeparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine as the war marks 1 year since the Russian invasion. Mary Hasson also joins breaking down what's really at stake when it comes to gender ideology infiltrating our schools--and what Catholics can do about it. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 10, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 203 Santiago: The Camino Within & Ashley McGuire on Chris Rock + Women's History Month
A new movie in theaters March 28 follows pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago, sharing their stories and the radiance that will be revealed at the conclusion of their journeys. Led by Bishop Donald Hying, director Erin Berghouse discusses Santiago: The Camino Within, inviting us all to consider our own personal pilgrimage this Lent. Ashley McGuire also joins discussing Chris Rock's viral moment calling out the reality of abortion--and true feminine genius as companies mark Women's History Month by honoring men... Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Mar 3, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 202 Louis Brown on FDA's Deception About Abortion Pills & Lessons From the School of Love!
As secular outlets tout the abortion pill as "safe and effective" following recent FDA guidelines that relaxed rules on dispensing these harmful drugs, Louis Brown of CMF-Curo joins to discuss the real dangers about them--and why they should never be under the umbrella of "women's health." With marriage in a sharp decline, Peter and Debbie Herbeck share their own story discussing a new book they wrote together: Lessons from the School of Love: Cultivating a Christ-Centered Marriage. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Feb 24, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 201 Dr. Kevin Majeres on The Golden Hour & Dave Reinhard Talks Litany of Humility
As so many strive to find meaning and growth in their daily lives, Dr. Kevin Majeres joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss OptimalWork and ways to reframe one's mind to achieve greater success--and sanctity. Marking the beginning of Lent, Dave Reinhard talks about the Litany of Humility. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we journey through this period of penance. Catch the show every Saturday on EWTN radio at 7amET/5pmET.

Feb 17, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 200 Bishop Burbidge on a Post-Roe World & Archbishop Naumann Talks 'Radical Inclusion'
USCCB Pro-Life Chair Bishop Michael Burbidge joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson to discuss the vital work to be done in a post-Roe world especially for mothers and babies in need. At the bottom of the hour, Archbishop Joseph Naumann tells us why 'radical inclusion’ can’t supersede Catholic doctrine. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Feb 9, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 199 Relief Efforts in Turkey & Syria + Dangers of Spirituality Devoid of God
With staggering numbers still rising after a horrible 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and neighboring Syria, Edward Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need joins the show to discuss relief efforts on the ground and how Catholics across the globe can help those suffering. Set to the backdrop of a demonic statue now erected in Manhattan, Ashley McGuire joins Dr. Grazie Christie to unpack Ross Douthat's recent piece on the dangers of spirituality--when those searching wander untethered to any reality of God. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!