Conversations with Consequences

With big news this week regarding the Supreme Court taking up an abortion ban case out of Mississippi, distinguished legal scholar Ed Whelan of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins Dr. Grazie Christie & Maureen Ferguson with a look at what this might mean for overturning Roe v. Wade. We also chat with surfer-priest Father Donald Calloway about the Year of St. Joseph! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Pentecost Sunday. Tune in every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

In the midst of cancel culture and a languishing lockdown, Dr. Grazie Christie discusses what issues young adults are facing with consecrated layman Patrick Travers and chaplain Fr. Remi Morales both serving at Penn's Newman Center. Marking National Foster Care month, TCA colleague Leigh Snead also joins along with adoptive mother of 4 Elizabeth Kirk, professor at CUA's Columbus School of Law, discussing the soft stigma surrounding adoption--and what we might expect from the Supreme Court next month regarding faith-based adoption. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily. Catch the show on EWTN radio at 7am ET and 5pm ET every Saturday!

Just in time for Mother's Day, Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson talk with Lila Rose about her new book, Fighting for Life: Becoming a Force for Change in a Wounded World. Curtis Martin also joins with a look at FOCUS and his new book, Foundations for Discipleship out now with Dr. Edward Sri. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily with a special message for mothers--make sure to catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

With the introduction of A Woman's Right to Know Act this week, Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson speak with Senator Marsha Blackburn about why this bill is so important plus the Senator talks about her recent book, 'The Mind of a Conservative Woman: Seeking the Best for Family and Country.' Plus, with the Special Olympics being drastically impacted by the COVID lockdown, Suann Maier joins with a very personal story and what she's doing to revive this very important outlet for those with special needs. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily. Make sure to catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

With radical ideology infiltrating not only public schools but Catholic schools as well, Nicole Neily, President & Founder of Parents Defending Education, joins with a look at some of the biggest issues facing our children right now--and what we can do to make our voices known. We also talk with Dr. Christina Francis, Chair of the American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs about the FDA's recent decision to relax regulations on chemical abortions--and the abortion industry's moves to make these dangerous pills more available--regardless of the potential harm and risks involved. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Good Shepherd Sunday. Make sure to catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the news of Jimmy Lai's arrest in Hong Kong and a possible 5-year prison sentence, Dr. Grazie Christie gets the latest on the persecution of Catholics in China with Steven Mosher of Population Research Institute. Grazie and TCA colleague Maureen Ferguson also chat with Father Jeff Kirby about his new book, Real Religion: How to Avoid False Faith and Worship God in Spirit and Truth. 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!

Dr. Grazie Christie chats with Joan Frawley Desmond of the National Catholic Register about some alarming news out of California with more radical ideology infiltrating public schools and why Catholics should be concerned. We also chat with FOCUS missionary Anthony Cirillo about fellowship on campus in the era of COVID--and his mission to help them not only survive--but THRIVE! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Divine Mercy Sunday. Catch the show Saturdays at 7am ET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie goes behind-the-scenes with Jeanne Mancini peering into all the work the March for Life does year-round in advancing protections for the unborn in Washington and across the country. Jeanne also shares the real dangers of chemical abortions with the rise of tele-medicine in the wake of the pandemic. We also get an insider-look at EWTN News In Depth with host Montse Alvarado of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. Montse shares some big wins for religious freedom as well as her concerns for conscience protections now with Xavier Becerra at the helm of HHS. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we mark the Blessed Triduum and the Easter season. Catch the show Saturdays at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Marking Women's History Month, Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Notre Dame University Professor Stephanie Barclay about the many ways religious freedom empowers women. Serving as Director of the Religious Liberty Initiative, Professor Barclay says protecting religious freedom is vital for the safety and security of all women across the globe. We also chat with Professor Gladden Pappin at the University of Dallas about an upcoming Saint John Paul II conference on America, Liberalism, and Catholicism. Professor Pappin answers the question: Does the church (still) condemn Liberalism? Stay tuned for an inspiring homily from Father Roger Landry and make sure to tune in every Saturday at 7am ET/5PM ET on EWTN radio!

On a special 100th episode of Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie talks with Catholic filmmaker and actress Roma Downey about her new film, 'Resurrection' premiering March 27 just in time for Holy Week and the Easter season. We also hear about Pope Francis' trip to Iraq with Franciscan University president Father David Pivonka and the impact the historic papal trip had on the hearts and minds of Iraqi Christians who have lived thru decades of persecution. We also introduce Leigh Snead, the newest member of TCA on this special anniversary edition of Conversations with Consequences!