

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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Aug 16, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 278 Soon-to-be-Saint Blessed Carlo Acutis & Tania Geist on the Real Presence
Author Sabrina Ferrisi joins to discuss Blessed Carlo Acutis and his canonization during the Jubilee 2025, and what we can learn from this first millennial saint who worked diligently to chart Eucharistic miracles! Tania Geist share her new book, Eucharist: The Real Presence of Christ, as we move forward into the next phase of the National Eucharistic Revival. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Aug 9, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 277 5 Things to Know About Tim Walz & KofC's Damien O'Connor on Fatherhood & Fraternity!
With the news of Tim Walz joining the Democratic ticket, Ashley McGuire joins to share the greatest concerns Catholics should have regarding his record on life and religious freedom.
As the Knights of Columbus meet for their annual convention taking place in Canada this week, we talk with Damien O’Connor, the Knights’ Vice President of Evangelization and Faith Formation, all about fatherhood, fraternity, and the witness of their founder Blessed Michael McGivney. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Aug 1, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 276 Ashley McGuire on Paris Olympics Scandal & Maureen Ferguson Talks Nicaragua
TCA colleague Ashley McGuire joins to discuss the scandalous Paris Olympics opening ceremony calling it "a wordless display of blaspheming bigotry followed by a faux apology." She also charts us through Kamala Harris' track record when it comes to religious freedom and the unborn. We also talk with Maureen Ferguson who now serves as a USCIRF chair to discuss the troubling religious grievances that our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua face. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jul 26, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 275 FOCUS Missionary on Evangelizing on Campus & Why Aren't Couples Having Kids?
With recent statistics pointing to married couples choosing not to have children, author Tim Carney joins discussing his book, Family Unfriendly, pointing out how “American culture is a suboptimal habitat for the human family.” As we wrapped the Eucharistic Congress last weekend, we visit with FOCUS missionary Anthony Cirillo about the important work of evangelization especially within a digital age. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we prepare for Grandparents' Day this weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jul 19, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 274 Father Charron on Trump Assassination Attempt & Pablo Kay on Joy of Catholic Journalism!
Father Jason Charron joins to discuss the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump and how Catholics can come together to unify in such a moment of division. With the great showing of Angelus News at the Catholic Media Association Awards, we talk with Pablo Kay about the work of Catholic journalism especially in light of the Eucharistic pilgrimage and Congress now convening in Indianapolis. Father Roger Landry also joins with an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel

Jul 12, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 273 National Eucharistic Congress & The Making of 'Jesus Thirsts'
As the 4 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes are advancing toward Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress, we talk with Dr. Edward Sri about this unique moment and what impact he hopes these events will have on the hearts of Catholics--especially when it comes to understanding the true 'sacrifice of the Mass.' As the movie "Jesus Thirsts' becomes the second-highest-grossing documentary of 2024, producer Tim Moriarty disusses the impact the film is having on so many across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an insightful homily as he himself walks the last leg of the entire Eucharistic pilgrimage. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jul 5, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 272 Liz Lev on Pulling Rupnik's Art & Father Kirby Talks Fragility of Freedom for the 4th!
Art critic and historian Liz Lev discusses what makes art sacred in light of the ongoing Rupnik scandal with the recent call from Cardinal Sean O'Malley to remove the mosaics of the priest accused of sexually abusing women. Father Jeffrey Kirby joins to mark the 4th of July sharing his thoughts on what he calls the 'fragility of freedom.' Father Roger Landry checks in from the road along the Eucharistic pilgrimage with an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!
Father Jeffrey Kirby on the 4th of July and the fragility of freedom.. We also talk with

Jun 28, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 271 How 22 Familes Adopted 77 Foster Kids & Walking With Moms in Need
Marking the 2nd anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Kat Talalas of the USCCB joins to discuss the success of Walking with Moms in Need and why this ministry is so vital in a post-Roe world. We also talk with writer Rebekah Weigel about her new film, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, reminding us all we are all called to care for orphan and widow. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as he continues the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage celebrating 25 years of his priestly vocation. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET.

Jun 21, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 270 Dr. Edward Sri on Eucharistic Congress & Jewish Students Take UCLA to Court!
A month away from the National Eucharistic Congress, Dr. Edward Sri joins to discuss the ongoing pilgrimage and what this moment offers us all in light of his new book, What Do You Seek. Becket attorney Laura Wolk Slavis joins with a glimpse into a case revolving around campus encampments and 3 Jewish UCLA students that are finally getting their day in court after months of violence and discrimination. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Jun 14, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 269 Tim Moriarty Talks Jesus Thirsts & A New Maternity Home in Miami!
With the success of Hermanos de la Calle, a non-profit working indefatigably to help rescue the homeless from the streets of Miami, Narciso Muñoz tells us about his new project: working to help pregnant mothers in need with Hearts for Life, a maternity home opening soon in the Sunshine state. And the with the smashing box-office success of Jesus Thirsts, executive producer Tim Moriarty joins with a glimpse at this amazing film stirring hearts about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as he journeys along the Euharistic Pilgrimage. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!