Conversations with Consequences

The Catholic Association (TCA)
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Aug 8, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 329 Dr. Paul Shrimpton on Cardinal John Henry Newman & Haley Stewart on What to Read this Summer

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!
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Jul 31, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 328 Frank Rocca on Pope Leo's First 100 Days & New Animated Film Light of the World

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!
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Jul 25, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 327 Catholic Take on Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal & Maddie Kearns' Napro Doctor on Treating Infertility

As the world witnessed an affair that went viral at a Coldplay concert, the TCA team discusses the sad reality of adultery and why our first reaction when we are caught sinning is to hide. As Maddie Kearns opened up about her road to motherhood, we talk with her doctor, Dr. Gavin Puthoff about his decision to work in naprotechnology, and this life-giving science that treats the real underlying issues of infertility. We also talk with resident TCA chaplain Msgr. Roger Landry about this week's Napa Institute conference where thousands of Catholics gather to build and grow together. Catch the show every Saturday ay 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
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Jul 17, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 326 Gary Marx on the missing children of Ukraine & Hundreds flock to summer Mass at Long Island Beach

After a historic meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Gary Marx sheds light on the true realities behind the missing children of Ukraine. The host of the Peace & Power Ukraine podcast says the number is closer to 35 thousand kidnapped children and has met directly with some of those that have been rescued. We also talk with Father Brian Barr and Jordan Bernhardi of Beach Catholic about a movement taking place along the shores of Long Island, NY where hundreds are heading to Sunday Mass on the water. Msgr. Roger Landry shares poignant insights on the life of Mother Cabrini as we mark 175th anniversary of her birth. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
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Jul 10, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 325 Gavin Ashenden on Catholic Mass at Canterbury Cathedral & Professor Robbie George

After an historic Catholic Mass at Canterbury Cathedral marking the martyrdom of St. Thomas Beckett, former chaplain to the late Queen of England Gavin Ashenden discusses the beauty of the Mass and what it meant to him especially as the UK has voted in favor of radical abortion legislation and assisted suicide. Professor Robert George of Princeton talks about his new book and why we are in the 'Age of Feeling.' Msgr. Roger Landry also joins marking the upcoming feasts of 2 married couples that serve as examples of love and fidelity to us all. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
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Jul 3, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 324 Celebrating Religious Freedom this 4th of July plus the Beauty of Motherhood

As we mark Independence Day, Msgr. Roger Landry walks us through Catholic contributions to our first freedom: the freedom of religion., and why faith is so inherent to our country. We also discuss the beauty and joys of motherhood and why we are called to not only be saints but raise them. We also talk to Sean Pott of Knights of Columbus all about a new faith formation program for men called Cor. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
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Jun 27, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 323 Louis Brown on Dobbs & Dangers of Gender Ideology and Michael Hurley Talks Angels

As we mark 3 years since the Dobbs decision came down and the fall of Roe, Lous Brown of Christ Medicus Foundation discusses where we go from here and in light of the Supreme Court win last week on transgender surgeries being banned in Tennessee, he also sheds light on the real dangers impacting our culture and our children--and what we as Catholics must do to combat them--especially assisted suicide. We also talk with Professor Michael Hurley of Cambridge University about why angels matter—"not just as old religious stories or symbols, but as real, created spiritual beings essential to understanding God and the world." Resident TCA chaplain Msgr. Roger Landry also celebrates the 50th anniversary of Josemaria Escriva and the "revolution of holiness" that he invites us all to join. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
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Jun 19, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 322 Sabrina Ferrisi on Soon-to-be-Saint Carlo Acutis & Notre Dame's Vita Institute

With the new September 7 date of Blessed Carlo Acutis' canonization, Sabrina Ferrisi joins with insider knowledge about the saint's miracles, what his mother remembers so vividly about her soon-to-be-saint son, and why this first millenial saint has so much to teach us in this digital age. We also discuss the recent Vita Institute and the vital work of the pro-life movement in a post-Dobbs world. Msgr. Roger Landry also shares exciting news about the 100th anniversary of the North American Martyrs' canonization ahead of this weekend's festivities in Auriesville. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
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Jun 13, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 321 Clare Morell Urges Digital Detox This Summer & The Sacred Heart of Jesus

With her new book, Tech Exit, now on bookshelves nationwide, EPPC's Clare Morell joins to discuss the real dangers of screens and practical ways to wean our children from these devices. We also talk with Dr. Derry Connolly of St. John Paul the Great University in California about an innovative new film program that is making waves in Hollywood. And we mark the 350th anniversary of the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque with Msgr. Roger Landry. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
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Jun 5, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 320 New Movie on Most Documented Exorcism Case in US & Matthew Bunson on Pope Leo XIV

With The Ritual hitting theaters Friday starring Al Pacino & Patricia Heaton, Father Aaron Williams who served as a consultant for the film, shares details of the most documented exorcism case in the United States, working with Al Pacino, and possible conversions that occurred during the filming. As we mark one month of the Pope Leo XIV pontificate, we talk with EWTN's Matthew Bunson all about the first biography written about this US-raised, baseball-loving Augustinian Pope who is also a mathematician and canon lawyer! Msgr. Roger Landry also joins with a unique look into ways we can celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea this summer! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

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