

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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Jun 7, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 268 Mary Margaret Olohan Deconstructs Gender Ideology and Fran Maier on the Body of Christ
Out with a new book that is currently topping the Amazon LGBTQ charts during 'Pride Month,' Mary Margaret Olohan of the Daily Signal joins to discuss "Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult." Revealing intimate details from actual young adults and teens who have detransitioned, the book offers a rare glimpse into euphemism known as "gender-affirming care." Fran Maier, author of "True Confessions" joins to discuss the special role the laity have in being part of the body of Christ as we contemplate the ongoing Eucharistic pilgrimage. Father Roger Landry offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel as we contemplate the Immaculate Heart of Mary this weekend. Catch the show Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 30, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 267 Holly Ordway Talks Lord of the Rings & Emily Malloy on Embracing the Seasons
With a new Lord of the Rings series coming this summer, we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's great Catholic faith with Holly Ordway of Word on Fire. We also discuss the beauty of the divine as witnessed through the seasons with Emily Malloy out with a recent book by Theology of Home called Arranging the Seasons. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Corpus Christi as he continues along the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET radio!

May 24, 2024 • 54min
Harrison Butker's Graduation Speech & Faith in Cuba Amid Such Hardships
With millions discussing Harrison Butker's graduation speech at Benedictine College over Mother's Day weekend, we talk with Ashley McGuire about her take and why "it shouldn't be controversial to say that taking care of children, your family, and your home matters more than what you do to earn a living..." As a Cuban priest's silent protest was shut down this week in the Communist country, we are joined by William Christie who just returned from the island. He tells us about the dire situation on the ground and the beautiful devotion to Our Lady of Charity amid such harsh living conditions. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as he makes his way along the Seton route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, telling us about the trinitarian dimension of the Holy Eucharist for Trinity Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 17, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 265 Chloe Cole on the Fake Science of Gender-Affirming Care & Praying for Nigerian Christians
With news this week showing how science was doctored to push gender affirming care to vulnerable youth, detransitioner Chloe Cole shares her testimony exposing the many lies she was told all in the name of medicine. We also discuss Christian persecution in Nigeria with Jacqueline Halbig von Schleppenbach and why the country has 'become a killing field for defenseless Christians...' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Pentecost Sunday as he embarks on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage for the next 60 days. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

May 10, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 264 DC's Eucharistic Procession & Biden's Latest Title IX Moves
With President Biden's latest moves to push gender ideology further into campuses across the nation, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discuss how fraught this move is and how dangerous it is for students--especially females. As we near closer to the National Eucharistic Congress, Father Charles Trullols shares his excitement for the upcoming 2nd annual Eucharistic procession in our nation's capitol. 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!

May 3, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 263 Florida Pro-Life Bill & Walking to Mary This May
With Florida's 6-week pro-life bill now in effect within the sunshine state, Dr. Grazie Christie chats with TCA colleague Ashley McGuire about what this means for mothers and doctors and why the Florida abortion amendment is radical and extreme ahead of the November elections. As Cardinal Fernández teased a new document on discerning apparitions, we mark the Marian month of May with a look at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion--the first and only approved Marian apparition site in the United States. Father Joseph Aytona, rector of the shrine joins to discuss a special event this weekend--a pilgrimage called Walk to Mary... Pilgrims from around 45 states are expected to visit the Shrine on May 4. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every weekend at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 26, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 262 Father Roger Landry on Columbia Protests & Eric Groth Talks Wildcat!
Columbia chaplain Father Roger Landry joins to discuss what he is witnessing amid growing campus protests as he is working to help quell fear within the community, saying Jewish students "feel very unsafe on campus, in the heart of New York City, which is the largest concentration of Jews outside the Holy Land." Touched by Catholic students offering to gather to pray the Rosary for the dire situation, Father Landry advises lots of prayer and time before the Blessed Sacrament. With Wildcat coming to theaters next week, Catholic director Eric Groth joins sharing insights about the film that showcases the life and writings of Flannery O'Connor. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the 5th Sunday of Easter. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 19, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 261 Digging into Dignitas Infinita & Supreme Court Takes Up EMTALA
As the latest papal document is still making waves, the TCA team chats about the clear line it draws when it comes to issue abortion, gender ideology, and assisted suicide. On the topic of surrogacy, the document states: "Every child possesses an intangible dignity that is clearly expressed...at every stage of his or her life," and the practice clearly violates that child's dignity--as well as the mother's. As the Supreme Court picks up EMTALA, John Bursch of Alliance Defending Freedom fleshes out how the Biden Administration is taking a life saving measure for pregnant moms in need and turning it into an abortion mandate. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Good Shepherd Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 12, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 260 Mary Ann Glendon on Being a 'Voice for the Voiceless' & Sneak Peek of 'Irena's Vow'
With a new book exploring her vast experience within the Vatican, former ambassador to the Holy See Mary Ann Glendon shares insights about her time serving under 3 pontificates beginning with John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. "In the Courts of Three Popes" discusses the role of women as it has evolved within the church, the task of being 'a voice for the voiceless,' and "what are we, the laity, doing to live up to the vocation to be a transformative presence in the secular sphere where we live and work?" We also hear about a new movie called Irena's Vow--showcasing the amazing devotion of a Catholic nurse as she worked to save Polish Jews during the Holocaust. We talk with her actual daughter Jeannie Smith about her mother's inspiring story. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we continue through this Easter season! Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Apr 5, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 259 Remembering Dr. Jérôme Lejeune & First No-Photoshop Women's Magazine!
Marking 30 years since the passing of Venerable Dr. Jerome Lejeune this week, we talk with the president of the Lejeune Foundation in Spain, Mónica López Barahona and Pablo Siegrist about his cause for canonization as well as the tremendous work they are continuing in helping those living with certain cognitive disabilities. We also revisit with Mary Rose Somarriba to discuss a new era of Verily Magazine, 'home for content that elevates the everyday.' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Divine Mercy Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!