

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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Jul 8, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 168 Kathryn Lopez on a Post-Roe World & Dr. Donna Harrison Debunks Myths About Roe's Reversal
As we move forward in a post-Roe world, Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire reflect with Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review on the long road we walked to get to this moment--and the real work still aching to be done to build a true culture of life. With so many lies and fallacies being spread about pregnancy and care for the mother, Dr. Donna Harrison joins to debunk the most outrageous claims being made by the pro-abortion lobby. 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!

Jul 1, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 167 Marie Joseph of Legacy of Life & Sister Mary Grace of Sisters of Life
As pro-life pregnancy centers are being vandalized across the country after the reversal of Roe, we visit with Sister Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life about their real love for both mother and child--and their ongoing work serving both. We also talk with Marie Joseph of Legacy of Life Foundation about the work she is doing in Pennsylvania helping women choose life--and their daily prayer requests for women who are contemplating abortion. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel as the country celebrates Independence Day. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 24, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 166 Mary Hasson on the Dangers of Pride & Ashley McGuire Talks Banning Kids from Social Media
As the pride flag has infiltrated almost every arena of public life, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins with a look at how Catholics can combat this ideology that is hurting the most vulnerable--our children! And with the summer months upon us, TCA colleague and co-host Ashley McGuire talks the dangers of social media asking one question: why aren't there any age restrictions--especially given the detrimental impact its having on youth of all ages. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 17, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 165 Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life & Dr. Steven Christie on a Post-Roe World
With the anticipated release of the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs, Kristan Hawkins joins to discuss how Students for Life is mobilizing to advance the pro-life mission on campuses this summer. We also talk with Dr. Steven Christie about the best pro-life arguments as we work to change hearts and minds on the issue. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Corpus Christi Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET!

Jun 10, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 164 Stephen Rasche Talks Nigeria Massacre & Nicole Caruso on Worthy of Wearing!
After a horrific terror attack during Pentecost Sunday Mass in Nigeria that left over 90 people dead, Stephen Rasche of Religious Freedom Institute joins to discuss the real threat of persecution and violence against Catholics in the region--and what we might do to help those suffering. With the summer months upon us, fashion expert Nicole Caruso joins with a look at her new book, Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses our Feminine Genius. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Trinity Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 3, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 163 JD Flynn on Pelosi and the Pope's New Picks & TCA Team Talks Summer Movies!
With the news of Pope Francis picking 21 new cardinals including Bishop McElroy of San Diego, JD Flynn of The Pillar joins with his analysis as well as his take on the Pelosi communion ban. The canon lawyer also talks the importance of accountability and the mission of his new online publication. The TCA team also joins sharing some of their faves when it comes to summer movies and books as temps heat up across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Penecost Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 27, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 162 Melissa Overmyer from Worry to Wonder & Dr. Morse on Life After Roe
As the country mourns another tragic school shooting that claimed the lives of 19 children, Catholic author Melissa Overmyer joins to discuss her new book, From Worry to Wonder: A Catholic Guide to Finding Peace Through Scripture. Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse also joins with a look at the potential fall of Roe and how we might move forward to protect life and the family moving forward--working to heal the wounds wrought on by the sexual revolution. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Ascension Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET on EWTN radio!

May 20, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 161 Sebastian Lai on Cardinal Zen's Arrest & Tim Scott's Response to Yellen
With the news of Cardinal Zen's arrest last week, Jimmy Lai's son Sebastian joins with the latest on his own father's incarceration and what might be in store for the 90-year old archbishop who will appear in court next week. Jimmy Lai's close confidante Mark Simon also joins on the fate of free speech in Hong Kong with the CCP's ongoing suppression. With Senator Tim Scott's poignant response to Treasury secretary Janet Yellen's recent callous words on abortion and the economy, the TCA team joins with their reaction.

May 13, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 160 Father Ben Kiely on Ukraine Crisis & Kathryn Lopez Remembers Vicki Thorn
As Father Ben Kiely just returned home from Ukraine, he joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss the religious aspects of the ongoing crisis, breaking down the role Patriarch Kirill is playing, and the faith and resiliency of our dear Catholic brothers and sisters in the war-torn country. Our good friend Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review also joins as we remember the life and legacy of some pro-life warriors that have passed away recently including Vicki Thorn of Project Rachel, as we contemplate the future of the pro-life movement. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily ahead of 10 saints that will be canonized over the weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 6, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 159 TCA Team Talks Supreme Court Leak & Father Dave Pivonka on Gender Ideology
With the Supreme Court leak this week of the Dobb's decision, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleagues Ashley McGuire and Maureen Ferguson about this unprecedented moment, why Justice Alito's reasoning is a courageous gift to American children, and how we can best mobilize to help women choose life. Franciscan University president Father Dave Pivonka joins at the bottom of the hour sharing why biology matters and the dangers of gender ideology--especially within collegiate sports. Father Roger Landry also offers us an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio.