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John-Henry interviews some of the most well-known clergy and laity in the Church while offering commentary on the most important news developments in Rome and around the world.Find full episodes and exclusive content at lifesitenews.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 31min
Open Letter to J.K. Rowling: Why She Must Become Catholic
An open letter explores J.K. Rowling’s spiritual doubts, her defense of sex differences and life, and the Christian themes woven through Harry Potter. It considers Pascal’s “God-shaped vacuum,” biblical prophecy, the historical Jesus, the endurance of the Catholic Church, and the relationship between reason and faith. The appeal ultimately centers on the Eucharist, conversion, and prayer.

Oct 7, 2026 • 32min
Priest: Leo Won’t Do Pachamama in Peru. He’ll Let Others Do It.
Ricardo Coronado-Arrascue, a Peruvian Catholic monsignor and canon lawyer, previews Pope Leo XIV’s Peru visit. He examines Pachamama’s Andean religious roots, indigenous theology, and fears of syncretism. He also discusses disputed allegations about an abuse case, the pope’s former role as Bishop Prevost, and the canonical difference between dismissal and dispensation.

Oct 2, 2026 • 42min
Here is What the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart will Look Like
What might the promised triumph of the Immaculate Heart look like? This discussion explores Fatima’s message, Russia’s consecration and conversion, a future period of peace, and the role of Marian devotion in renewing Catholic society. Historical examples from Portugal, Austria, and Spain offer context, while the conversation considers repentance, restored liturgy, Christ’s kingship, and First Saturday reparation.

Sep 30, 2026 • 39min
Traditional Priest on Husbands, Wives and Changing Diapers
Father Conrad Heisegems, a Traditional Catholic priest with the Society of Saint Pius X, recounts remarkable conversions, deathbed sacraments, healings, and exorcism experiences. He discusses traditional marriage roles, choosing a faithful spouse, fatherhood, household responsibilities, purity, religious leadership, and the power of truly listening in marriage.

Sep 25, 2026 • 53min
Fr. Isaac Relyea: “Pope Leo XIV Is a Heretic” – Silence of the Shepherds Invites Damnation
Fr. Mary-Isaac Relyea, a traditional Franciscan priest and preacher, discusses what he sees as a crisis of clerical silence. He tackles modernism, unworthy Communion, Pachamama, LGBTQ events, Vatican II, and the SSPX. He also explores persecution, the Rosary, sacraments, fasting, mental prayer, and the duty to defend Catholic doctrine.

Sep 23, 2026 • 38min
The Miracle That Paved the Way for Fulton Sheen’s Beatification
Al Smith, a Canadian Catholic evangelist and longtime promoter of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, recounts his unexpected discovery of Sheen and mission to spread his writings and teachings. They explore Sheen’s Marian devotion, Carmelite spirituality, Holy Hour, and call to conversion. At the center is James Fulton Engstrom’s extraordinary healing after 61 minutes without signs of life, a miracle that paved the way for Sheen’s beatification.

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Sep 18, 2026 • 1h 49min
Billions of Years or 6,000? The Great Debate on Creation vs Genesis
Ed Mazza, Catholic historian, and astrophysicist Hugh Ross defend an ancient universe compatible with faith. Catholic creationist Hugh Owen and biochemist Kevin Mark argue for a young Earth grounded in Genesis, tradition, and liturgy. They clash over cosmic dating, Big Bang theory, radiometric evidence, biblical chronology, death before the Fall, and whether Genesis should be read as precise history.

Sep 16, 2026 • 26min
Catholic Children in the Holy Land Suffer Persecution
Jason Jones, a Catholic humanitarian, filmmaker, and founder of the Vulnerable People Project, recounts entering southern Lebanon with his son amid bombardment. He describes isolated Christian villages, children’s festivals held during wartime, winter relief plans, and the destruction of churches and sacred images. Jones also explores the plight of Christian communities in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank, and calls for lasting solidarity.

Sep 11, 2026 • 44min
Catholic Actress Loses Everything After Accident – Returns to Hollywood as Warrior for Christ
Chéri Ballinger was a model and actress with everything ahead of her. Then, on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, after praying several Rosaries, she fell seven feet from a trampoline onto concrete. The traumatic brain injury left her unable to walk or talk. Doctors were astonished she survived without breaking her neck, but they gave her little hope of returning to a normal life.Ballinger credits Our Lady with sparing her life. The Rosary, prayer, offering up her suffering, and ultimately surrendering herself completely to God's will sustained her through years of rehabilitation. Her recovery was miraculous—and it came with a new mission.She returned to public life as a warrior for Christ. She became an executive producer of Roe v. Wade, entered advocacy and speaking work, and now argues that women should look to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the ultimate model of womanhood—not attempt to imitate men. Ballinger calls women to embrace their distinctive capacity for nurturing, love, beauty, and elevating society.Her message to Catholics facing suffering: your life has purpose. Entrust yourself to God and Our Lady. The accident was devastating. But it was not the end. It was the beginning of a mission. And the woman who lost everything found the only thing that matters.Make the switch today to iCatholicMobile today!iCatholic Mobile—supporting the Catholic faith with every connection.https://www.facebook.com/icatholicmobile https://www.icatholicmobile.com/ HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sep 9, 2026 • 60min
The Mystery of Iniquity: The Secret Religion Donald Trump Is Accused of Belonging To
David Dionisi, a Catholic missionary, author, humanitarian, and former U.S. Army intelligence officer, recounts his work in war-torn Liberia, the Ebola crisis, and his connection to Akita visionary Sister Agnes Sasagawa. He explores the “Mystery of Iniquity,” alleged occult influence, Epstein, Trump, false flags, Iran, digital currency, and the spiritual battle he believes shapes global affairs.


