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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Apr 3, 2020 • 1h 1min
4/4/20 - Katrina Zeno, Theology of the Body
Our bodies communicate a language, they reveal God. In our culture, we have dismantled this truth. God created us, body and soul with purpose. Katrina Zeno, author, speaker, coordinator of the John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture unpacks the teachings of Theology of the Body to help us find answers to meaningful questions about God, sexuality, culture, identity and purpose. You won't want to miss this intellectually rich episode. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.
Mar 27, 2020 • 1h 1min
3/28/20 - Quarantine Episode 1, Thoughts on Coronavirus
We're in uncertain times. Today, Steve and Becky record from their house for the first episode of The Catholic Conversation, the quarantine edition. They share thoughts and inspiration as we journey through living during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com
Mar 20, 2020 • 60min
3/21/20 - Mark Hart, Engaging the Faithful
How can we get to know Jesus, His Church and our place in it? Mark Hart, author, speaker, vice president at Life Teen International, gets us excited about being Catholic and sharing the faith with others. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.
Mar 13, 2020 • 1h 1min
3/14/20 - Fr. John Lankeit, Worship and Reverence
The Eucharist is such a gift, yet people are still walking away from the Church. How is it that people are not able to recognize the profound reality of the Mass? Is it possible that we have made it all about us? Fr. John Lankeit, rector at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral joins Steve and Becky to talk about worship, reverence and keeping our focus on Christ. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com
Mar 6, 2020 • 1h 1min
3/7/20 - Brian Burch, Catholics and Voting
Whatever you do, don't talk about religion or politics! Well, today, we're talking about both. Brian Burch, founder of Catholic Vote helps us to see some of the issues in politics that Catholics should understand. Tune in to explore some of the important questions for Catholics to ponder as citizens and voters. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.
Feb 28, 2020 • 1h 1min
2/29/20 - Ryan Hanning, Godparenting and More
So you've been asked to be a Godparent, can you just show up for the Baptism? Well, yes and much more. Today, we catch up with Dr. Ryan Hanning to explore what it means to be a Godparent. It is a rich and beautiful role. We'll also get an update on his work including a new book with Tom Peterson, Willpower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com
Feb 21, 2020 • 1h 2min
2/22/20 - Dr. John Bergsma, A Look at Scripture
Scripture illuminates the truths of the Catholic Church. Dr. John Bergsma, Theology professor at Franciscan University, Steubenville shares his conversion story as well as breaks open Scripture. Tune in and you'll discover passages and see the Bible in a new way. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.
Feb 14, 2020 • 60min
2/15/20 - Fr. Charlie Goraieb, Priestly Celibacy
In our highly-sexualized culture, it is hard for people to understand how priests and religious can live celibate lives. Fr. Charlie Goraieb joins Steve and Becky to explore why celibacy matters, what it communicates about marriage, about the priesthood and about our nature. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com
Feb 7, 2020 • 57min
2/8/20 - From the Archives, Mark Hart on Understanding the Mass
This week from our archives, author, speaker, vice president and Life Teen joins us to help us better understand the Mass. Tune in next week for a new episode.
Jan 31, 2020 • 1h 1min
2/1/20 - Authentic Femininity and Masculinity with Fr. Parks and Leah Jacobson
Our culture tells us lies about our identity as men and women. It pits us against each other and draws us away from who we truly are in Christ. From the VW Minibus at the #SLS20 Conference last month, Steve and Becky talk with Fr. John Parks, vicar for Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix and Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of Guiding Star Project. Tune in to be inspired to mission, to greatness. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com
