Conversations with Consequences

Dr. Grazie Christie & Maureen Ferguson talk the fate of the pro-life movement given the results of the Georgia runoff Senate races with Mallory Quigley of the Susan B. Anthony List plus Mary Hasson joins with a review of religious freedom given the advances these past four years--and what we might expect with the incoming Biden/Harris Administration. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Catch the show every Saturday on EWTN radio at 7am ET with an encore at 5pm ET.

Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson revisit with legal scholar Helen Alvaré looking at some of the biggest Supreme Court cases of the year. We also talk with outgoing pro-life Democrat Congressman Dan Lipinski about his pro-life record and if there is room for pro-life candidates in the party. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to close out 2020. Catch the show LIVE every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleagues Maureen Ferguson & Ashley McGuire taking a look at 2020, a year marked by COVID-19, but many silver linings including big pro-life and religious freedom wins, #FreetheMass movements, and Catholic schools safely open! We also chat with Serrin Foster of Feminists for Life, an organization intent upon eradicating exploitation in all the dark corners where it hides. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we celebrate the Christmas season! Catch the show LIVE every Saturday on EWTN radio at 7am ET and 5pm ET...

Dr. Grazie Christie welcomes Steven Mosher of Population Research Institute back to the show to discuss the plight of Catholics in China and also recent news regarding the fate of Uyghur Muslims who are being persecuted and killed by the Chinese Communist Party. We also talk with Lina Nealon of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation--they've just released their 2020 Dirty Dozen List--to name and shame the mainstream players in the US that perpetuate sexual exploitation--Google, TikTok, Twitter, Wyndham Hotels and others made the list this year--we also hear from Father Roger Landry with an inspiring homily on the Advent season--listen LIVE every Saturday at 7am ET & 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire discuss the alarming news of President-elect Joe Biden's pick for HHS Secretary, breaking down Xavier Becerra's long history of assault on people of faith and religious freedom. We also focus on religious liberty issues around the world, first looking at the persecution of Christians in Nigeria with RFI expert Eric Patterson, and then a lens on issues facing Catholics in India with Rebecca and Tim Shah--they've found a real connection between religious beliefs and economic prosperity. Father Roger Landry also joins with a homily for this Sunday's Gospel during this season of Advent. Make sure to tune in every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

On a new episode of Conversations with Consequences, Dr. Grazie Christie talks with Catholic Deacon and Dr. Timothy Flanigan about COVID vaccines quickly becoming available--are they ethical and what are the risks--Dr. Flanigan also addresses entering another phase of lockdown just as the winter months are upon us--and ways to uplift family and friends during the holidays. We also chat with Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center about some big news out of the UK court that will protect children from the dangers of gender ideology. Carrie Gress also joins with a look at her second installment of Theology of Home in light of the Advent season--as we wait with joyful hope--for Christmas.

Dr. Grazie Christie discusses the long-awaited McCarrick Report with Edward Pentin, Senior Vatican reporter for the National Catholic Register. Edward breaks down what the report exposes and offers some advice on where we, as a Church, go from here. We also revisit with Bishop-elect Bill Byrne with a look at 5 Things with Father Bill just in time for the Advent season. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel.

Given a presumptive Biden/Harris Administration, Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Father Benedict Kiely of Nasarean.org on the fate of persecuted Christians around the world as we enter a new wave of lockdowns. Mary Rice Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center also joins with a look at the slate of pro-life women entering the House of Representatives and also what might be at stake with a White House intent upon codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Mary also discusses the real threats to our children within an even more progressive public school system. Her advice?... Get out now!

With COVID spikes being reported across the country and around the globe, Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire speak with Dr. David Prentice of the Charlotte Lozier Institute with the big news from Pfizer this week about a possible vaccine that is 90% effective against the virus. We also mark the month of November and our beloved dead with Robert Seelig of Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services discussing how he has revitalized the Catholic funeral, allowing families to honor and grieve their loved ones, even with social-distancing and restrictions in place. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Tune in every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson speak with Carter Snead of Notre Dame's de Nicola Center for Ethics & Culture about his new book: "What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics" with a specific look at the relationship between bioethics and public policy. Bishop-elect Bill Byrne also joins with a look at his new book: "5 Things with Father Bill: Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul" and his new post as the shepherd of Springfield, Massachusetts!