The Catholic Conversation
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Steve and Becky Greene, the Cradle and the Convert, help Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faith in our culture. Thank you for subscribing and for telling your family and friends!
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Jun 9, 2023 • 57min
6/9/23 - Fr. Sebastian Walshe on the Beatitudes
Fr. Sebastian Walshe breaks open the Beatitudes as a path to holiness. His book is Heart of the Gospel: How the Beatitudes Show Us God's Plan for Happiness.
Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 1min
6/2/23 - Dr. John Bergsma on Love
Dr. John Bergsma explores marriage and family as an icon of God's love in Scriptures. His book is Love Basics for Catholics: Illustrating God’s Love for Us Throughout the Bible.
May 19, 2023 • 1h 1min
5/19/23 - Changing Hearts About Abortion
The hosts share funny memories, including a duck collision, and introduce Katherine Burow of the Abortion Dialogue Academy. They discuss changing the culture surrounding abortion and the power of education and personal experiences in the pro-life movement. The challenges faced by Catholics in holding a pro-life stance are explored, along with strategies for changing hearts about abortion through calm and rational dialogue. The podcast concludes with discussions about pro-life scholarships and the March for Life.
May 12, 2023 • 58min
5/12/23 - Tyler Rowley Shares Stories Revealing the Dignity of Life
Tyler Rowley shares personal stories that illustrate the ugly reality of abortion and the beauty of life. His book is Life to the Full: True Stories that Reveal the Dignity of Every Human Life.
May 5, 2023 • 1h 1min
5/26/23 - The Eucharist and Civilization
Dr. R. Jared Staudt joins Steve and Becky to explore how the Eucharist is essential for us individually, and also for transforming our civilization. His book is How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization.
May 5, 2023 • 51min
5/5/23 - George Weigel Explores Vatican II
George Weigel explores the documents, teachings and legacy of Vatican II. His book is To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II.
Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 16min
4/28/23 - Fr. Keith Kenney on Sin, Confession and Holiness
Fr. Keith Kenney helps us understand sin, how to examine our lives and how to prepare for Confession. It is a thorough exploration of how to grow in holiness by rooting out sin through the beautiful sacrament of Confession.
Apr 21, 2023 • 36min
4/21/23 - Fr. Keith Kenney - Introduction to Confession
Why should everyone get to Confession? Fr. Keith Kenney unpacks what actually happens in Confession, how to prepare and how it benefits us to live a better life.
Apr 14, 2023 • 44min
4/14/23 - Andrew Whitmore on Growing in Virtue with Aquinas
Dr. Andrew Whitmore shares insights, stories and practical tips inspired by St. Thomas Aquinas to help us build holy habits. His book is Saintly Habits: Aquinas' 7 Simple Strategies You Can Use to Grow in Virtue.
Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
4/7/23 - Dr. Scott Hahn on Holiness
We're all striving for it, but what exactly is holiness? Dr. Scott Hahn joins Steve and Becky to explore holiness and how God reveals it to us in Scripture. His book is Holy is His Name: The Transforming Power of God's Holiness in Scripture.
