The Catholic Conversation

For many of us, the Catechism of the Catholic Church might seem like just a book or a set of rules, but it really is a way to encounter Christ. Emily Mentock, co-founder of Real+True, joins Steve and Becky to share how their apostolate is unlocking the Catechism to connect people to Jesus. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

Steve and Becky have been presenting to marriage conferences on how to develop confidence in being the spiritual leaders in the family. They talk about the battles we face as families and provide some practical tips for living Catholic family life. This episode is sponsored by Caritas Press. Find books for the whole family at caritaspress.org.

What actually makes us happy? What is happiness anyway? Matt Fradd joins us to explore the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas, his podcast, Pints with Aquinas, and his new book, How to Be Happy: St. Thomas' Secret to a Good Life. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

The Church needs great priests, now more than ever. Posed with this challenge, Kevin Wells was led to Venerable Aloysius Schwartz. Fr. Al knew that he had to suffer, to live uncomfortably to save souls. His story can inspire the faithful, especially in these times. Kevin's book is Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz. This episode is sponsored by Caritas Press. Find books for the whole family at caritaspress.org.

The Ruth Institute is presenting a series of programs focused on women's health and authentic femininity this month. Often times, breast cancer awareness gets linked to other causes that are at odds with the Church and the truth of women's health. Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse explores science as well as propaganda regarding women's health. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

Jordan Peterson has attracted millions of viewers and followers, especially young men by speaking truth. Many of these truths align with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Much of his ideas can be found in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas and other Catholic thinkers. What makes his teaching so attractive? Dr. Christopher Kaczor explores Scripture, suffering and the phenomenon of Jordan Peterson. His book is Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life. This episode is sponsored by Caritas Press. Find books for the whole family at caritaspress.org.  

When we think times are dark in the Church, let's not lose hope! The Catholic Church has endured times of scandal, lack of faith, corruption and other effects of human sinfulness. Steve Weidenkopf explores the history of dark times in the Church and how they led to reform. His new book is Light from Darkness: Nine Times the Catholic Church Was in Turmoil - and Came Out Stronger Than Before. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

Why are we lukewarm? Why are Catholics not compelled to share the Gospel with others? Eric Sammons tackles the issue of indifference in our culture and in the Church. His new book is Deadly Indifference: How the Church Lost Her Mission, and How We Can Reclaim It. This episode is sponsored by Caritas Press. Find books for the whole family at caritaspress.org.  

Robert Reilly explores the drastic changes in our cultural sexual moral codes in recent years. The LGBT movement has forcefully shifted attitudes regarding sexual morality and which he addresses in this episode's interview and his 2015 book, Making Gay Okay: How Rationalizing Homosexual Behavior Is Changing Everything. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

Myths about the Church abound. A few of the misguided opinions are that it is against science, against women and hates LGBT people. None of this is true! Dr. Christopher Kaczor tackles seven big myths about the Catholic Church. This episode is sponsored by Caritas Press. Find books for the whole family at caritaspress.org.