

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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Feb 17, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 148 Kristina Arriaga on Religious Freedom in China & Cuba + Walking with Moms in Need!
Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire chat with Kristina Arriaga, former vice-chair of USCIRF about religious freedom issues across the globe including China, Cuba, and Nigeria--and what we can do to help those suffering. Leigh Snead also joins for a TCA team talk on Walking with Moms in Need, a parish-driven pro-life ministry spearheaded by the USCCB to help moms-to-be choose life with confidence! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Feb 10, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 147 Catholic Convert Dr. Gavin Ashenden & Tom Farr on China's Aggression Amid Beijing Olympics
With the news of yet another Anglican bishop converting to Catholicism this week, Dr. Grazie Christie and Leigh Snead chat with former chaplain to the queen of England Dr. Gavin Ashenden about his own conversion and what this moment means for the fate of Protestantism. With the Beijing Olympics are underway, RFI's Tom Farr joins along with Maureen Ferguson shine a light on the grave religious freedom violations taking place across the country--and what we as Catholics can do to help those suffering including Jimmy Lai. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Feb 3, 2022 • 1h 4min
Ep. 146 Tom Carroll on Catholic Schools Week & Scot Landry Talks Edify!
As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with Tom Carroll, superintendent of Boston Catholic schools about the successes they continue to have during the ongoing pandemic, and Tom's continued mission of putting the 'Catholic' back in Catholic schools--especially as so many secular forces permeate the culture. We also check in with Scot Landry about his new project, EDIFY, launched by Catholic Vote's Education Fund, a digital platform offering videos featuring leading Catholic thought leaders on issues affecting our world today. His twin brother, Father Roger Landry, also offers his weekly homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Jan 27, 2022 • 59min
Ep. 145 Mary McClusky Talks Hope After Abortion & Dr. Greg Popcak on COVID Mental Health Crisis
After tens of thousands marched for LIFE this month across the country, Dr. Grazie Christie and Mary McClusky of Project Rachel discuss the deep trauma so many women and men are feeling from abortion--and how we can help those suffering--and reach those considering such a tragic option. With the staggering numbers of suicides and mental health issues afflicting our teens, we turn to Catholic psychologist and EWTN radio host Dr. Greg Popcak on how best to help our own children--many still feeling the impact of COVID restrictions. Father Roger Landry also joins with an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jan 20, 2022 • 58min
Ep. 144 Speaking for the Unborn this March for Life & How to Protect Our Kids from Pornography
With the March for Life this week, Dr. Grazie Christie is joined by TCA colleagues Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire discussing how to prepare for a post-Roe world and the importance of offering women REAL choice and ways to flourish. With headlines this week of the detrimental impact pornography is having on children as young as 11, the team also discusses practical ways to shield your children from the scourge of smartphones and social media. Dr. Steven Christie also joins discussing his new book, Speaking for the Unborn, offering real 30 second rebuttals every pro-lifer should know to help win more hearts and minds over to protect vulnerable life in the womb. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Jan 13, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 143 Congresswoman Virginia Foxx & Students for Life's Kristan Hawkins!
Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson chat with Dr. Virginia Foxx about the work she is doing on Capitol Hill to keep our schools open and students safe amid the ongoing pandemic. The Catholic congresswoman also opens up about the administration's own war they are waging against parents as so many have raised concerns about their own child's well-being. With the March for Life just one week away, we also talk to Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life about how thousands are mobilizing to take part this year as so many pray for an end to Roe. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily on the wedding at Cana for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Jan 6, 2022 • 59min
Ep. 142 COVID's Impact on Kids & Dr. Donna Harrison Exposes the FDA on Chemical Abortions
Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire discuss the dire situation many children and teens are facing amid the ongoing pandemic with a mental health crisis looming and upticks in violence on school campuses. Dr. Donna Harrison also joins to discuss the latest guidelines regarding abortion pills--and the real dangers they pose to mothers and babies--and why the FDA is seemingly turning a blind eye to the research. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm on EWTN radio!

Dec 30, 2021 • 54min
Ep. 141 Best of 2021 with Father Mike Schmitz and Archbishop Cordileone!
As Father Mike Schmitz gears up to headline the March for Life 2022 in January, we revisit with him during this special end of year show discussing the continued success of his Bible in a Year podcast now with his own billboard in Times Square! We also share some of the most pivotal moments of the year discussing the Dobbs case with Archbishop Cordileone, Jeanne Mancini, legal scholar Helen Alvare, and the dire situation in Afghanistan with RFI's Eric Patterson. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God this weekend! Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm on EWTN radio!

Dec 22, 2021 • 54min
Ep. 140 Sisters of Life on Helping Women & Father Landry on the Light of Christ's Birth!
As we celebrate Christmas this weekend, we revisit with Sister Mary Grace of Sisters of Life exploring the invaluable work of these beautiful women doing so much to help mothers and babies in need--and how we can help support their work. TCA colleague and co-host Maureen Ferguson also joins as we look at ways to protect our children from the vicious ills of social media in the new year. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the Nativity of our Lord. Listen every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dec 16, 2021 • 54min
Ep. 139 Montse Alvarado on a Post-Roe World & Father Roger Landry on Advent in the Holy Land
Dr. Grazie Christie and co-host and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire catch up with Montse Alvarado, host of EWTN News In Depth about the most important religious freedom cases that marked this year including the impending Dobbs decision and what a post-Roe world might look like. The executive director of the Becket Fund also touches on why women are at the helm of the pro-life movement. Before offering an inspiring homily, Father Roger Landry joins taking us on a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land as we prepare our hearts and minds this Advent to meet Christ in mystery and majesty. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!