The Catholic Conversation

Take a fascinating look at the history of the Catholic Church in the United States with Christopher Shannon. His book, American Pilgrimage: A Historical Journey Through Catholic Life in the New World, unpacks the development of the Church in America. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. 

As Fr. Sergio Fita prepares to return to Spain after serving many years at St. Anne in Gilbert, he shares his parting gift, Jesus and You, Woman: Ignatian Retreat for Woman Under the Guidance of Edith Stein. It is a way for women to grow closer to Jesus through contemplative meditation This episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room. 

How do we know if a miracle is actually a miracle? Michael O'Neill, EWTN's Miracle Hunter explains how the Catholic Church validates supernatural claims using scientific investigation. His book is Science and the Miraculous: How the Church Investigates the Supernatural. This show is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. 

Abortion, racism, euthanasia, immigration are among many issues Catholics face in society. How does the Church answer these tough questions? Fr. Jeffrey Kirby explores how to bring the light of truth into our society, his book is Sanctify Them in Truth: How the Church's Social Doctrine Addresses the Issues of Our Time. This episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room. Learn more: https://crowningglorytearoom.com/

Where did confusion about gender start and how does the Church address this issue? Dr. John Grabowski unpacks the beauty of Church teaching on human sexuality in light of chaos in the culture. His book is Unraveling Gender: The Battle Over Sexual Difference. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. Learn more at https://notredamefcu.com/.

Recorded on the day the Supreme Court released the decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Nik Nikas, Co-Founder and CEO of the Bioethics Defense Fund breaks down what this means for the unborn, and our society. This episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room. Learn more: https://crowningglorytearoom.com/

G.K. Chesterton prophetically said that no one is defending the family and that the family is the brick of society. He said this in the 1800's! Dale Ahlquist explores the mind of G.K. Chesterton on family and society, his book is The Story of the Family: G.K. Chesterton on the Only State That Creates and Loves Its Own Citizens.   This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. Learn more: https://notredamefcu.com/

Joseph Pearce explores the history of England, the persecution of the Catholic Church and the brave people who stood firm. His book is Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England. This episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room. To learn more visit: https://crowningglorytearoom.com/

The Sisters of Life arrived in Arizona last Fall with a mission to help women facing unplanned pregnancies believe in themselves and choose life for their unborn children. Sr. Bethany Madonna shares her story as well as inspiring stories of women who have received healing and strength through their ministry. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. To learn more visit: https://notredamefcu.com/    

Dawn Brohawn and Michael Greaney began a conversation in April exploring how a return to Christian principles based on Natural Law, the common good and human dignity could rebuild a better society. In this episode, they outline specific concepts for how to achieve a better economic and social structure. Their new book is The Greater Reset: Reclaiming Personal Sovereignty Under Natural Law. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Crowning Glory Tea Room.