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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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Jul 21, 2023 • 55min
7/21/23 - Dr. Jay Richards on Science, Evolution and Intelligent Design
Take a journey into the intersection of faith and science as Dr. Jay Richards explains the concept of intelligent design. He's contributed to the book God's Grandeur: The Catholic Case for Intelligent Design.
Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 3min
7/14/23 - Patrick O'Hearn on Dating Like a Saint
Where can we find good examples for courtship in a confusing and morally treacherous dating landscape? Patrick O'Hearn shares how saintly couples found each other and married. His book is Courtship of the Saints: How the Saints Met their Spouses.
Jul 7, 2023 • 34min
6/30/23 - Happy Summer
Steve and Becky Greene share stories and reflections to kick off the Summer!
Jun 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
6/23/23 - Make Good Choices with Fr. Augustine Wetta
How can we make better decisions? Fr. Augustine Wetta joins Steve and Becky tap into the wisdom of the Desert Fathers. His book is Pray. Think. Act.: Make Better Decisions with the Desert Fathers.
Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 1min
6/16/23 - Eduard Habsburg, Tips for Turbulent Times
Eduard Habsburg, the Archduke of Austria joins Steve and Becky to share stories from his family history and tips for transforming society. His book is The Habsburg Way: Seven Rules for Turbulent Times.
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.
