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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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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.
Mar 31, 2023 • 56min
3/31/23 - Fr. Robert McTeigue on Rebuilding Our Culture
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. explores the challenges of our secular culture and how Catholics can help rebuild it. His book is Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era.
Mar 24, 2023 • 56min
3/24/23 - Eric Sammons on Scripture Meditation with Jesus' Titles
How can we go deeper into Scripture reflection? Eric Sammons joins Steve and Becky to explore a framework to meditate on Jesus by reflecting on his titles in the Bible. His new book is Who Do You Say that I Am?: Unlocking the 24 Titles Given to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.
Mar 17, 2023 • 55min
3/17/23 - Fr. Lawrence Carney on St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales brought about the re-conversion of 72,000 Catholics. He walked around, talked to people, stayed close to God and taught through his writing. Fr. Lawrence Carney joins Steve and Becky to explore the spirituality and collection of writings of St. Francis de Sales.
Mar 10, 2023 • 41min
3/10/23 - Getting to Know Bishop Dolan
Bishop Dolan sits down with Steve and Becky to talk personally about his life, his family and his vocation story.
Mar 3, 2023 • 57min
3/3/23 - Eric Sammons on Holiness for Everyone
Anyone can strive for holiness. St. Josemaría Escrivá inspires people to grow in prayer, contemplation and faith regardless of their state in life. Eric Sammons joins Steve and Becky to share his book, Holiness for Everyone: The Practical Spirituality of St. Josemaría Escrivá.
