Conversations with Consequences

Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Mike Aquilina about what he calls the Church’s original social justice struggle--examining the long history of abortion--and how Catholics have always led the way in condemning the atrocious act. Editor-in-Chief of Angelus News Pablo Kay also joins with a look at Catholic journalism and the heavy work of informing the Faithful about issues that impact our lives today, especially fighting against the currents of secularism. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare for this Sunday's Gospel! Listen Saturday at 7am ET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA co-host Leigh Snead talk with Noelle Mering of the Ethics and Public Policy Center's Theology of Home project about the challenges facing parents and students in the wake of critical race theory and how best to combat this 'woke ideology' infiltrating schools across the country. TCA colleague and co-host Ashley McGuire also joins to discuss her recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, It’s 98 Degrees Out. Why Is My Child Wearing a Mask? We also talk with a young Cuban-American millenial Stephanie Almeida about the ongoing Cuban protests that have sparked government crackdown. 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!

As the International Religious Freedom Summit wrapped this week, Tom Farr, President of RFI, joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson, highlighting harrowing testimony given including a two-time survivor of China’s detention camps in Xinjiang. Author and political columnist Tim Carney also joins with a look at his recent book, 'Alienated America' set now on the back-drop of a post-pandemic world. Father Roger Landry also offers a thought-provoking homily on this week's Gospel! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson talk with Leah Libresco about the upcoming Mississippi abortion ban case and an opportunity the Supreme Court has in resetting the terms of the abortion debate, with a look at the 'moving target of viability.' Carrie Gress of Theology of Home also joins to discuss true feminism and the perils of a 'child-free by choice movement' being heralded in the secular sphere. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel.

As the US Bishops work to create a document on the Eucharist, we talk with Father Thomas Petri about Eucharistic coherence and the miraculous moment all of us can witness and take part in every day at Mass. Father also talks about the Real Presence breaking down what the Catechism truly means by Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. At the bottom of the hour, TCA co-host Maureen Ferguson also joins as Mary Fiorito of the Ethics and Public Policy Center offers a preview of the Mississippi abortion ban case as it heads to the Supreme Court this Fall. Father Roger Landry also offers a thought-provoking homily for your 4th of July weekend! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire talk to Abigail Tucker about her new book, "Mom Genes:  Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct," offering insightful new research on how motherhood transforms not only the body but mind. Father Jeff Kirby also joins with his new book, "Way of the Cross for Loved Ones Who Have Left the Faith," a very important read post-pandemic. Father Roger Landry also offers a beautifully moving homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As the Supreme Court sided with a Catholic adoption agency this week, Dr. Grazie Christie talks to Katy Faust about her book, Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement, discussing how adult desires have shifted the focus from what is most important--our children and their emotional well-being and safety. As the USCCB is meeting this week for their Spring meeting discussing Eucharistic coherence, we also chat with Brian Burch of Catholic Vote about a new poll commissioned exploring what Mass-going Catholics believe on the issue. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily. especially for dads, this Father's Day weekend! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and co-host Leigh Snead chat with legal scholar Carter Snead about the Mississippi abortion ban case soon to be heard by the Supreme Court in the fall--and what impact the case may have on Roe v. Wade. Maureen Ferguson and Catholic author Stephen Gabriel also join to discuss 'The Indispensable Dad' just ahead of Father's Day. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

With reports of a baby bust despite dreams of a baby boom, Catholic speaker and father of 8 Damon Owens joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson with a look at the Theology of the Body and our authentic call to embrace life amid such a bleak secular culture. We also revisit with Father Mike Schmitz as his Bible in a Year podcast is STILL topping the charts! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for Corpus Christi Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Bishop Donald Hying joins Dr. Grazie Christie discussing his new book, Love Never Fails. The Bishop of Madison also shares his thoughts on Eucharistic coherence. With violence against Christians on the rise in Nigeria and China, Father Benedict Kiely sounds the alarm on the recent uptick in violence and what, we as Catholics, can do to help. Marking Trinity Sunday, Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!