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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 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
5/3/24 - Steven Mosher on his book The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi
Steven Mosher, author and convert to the Catholic faith, shares about his book and his experience in Communist China: the one-child policy, chemical warfare, psychological warfare and Catholicism.

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h
4/26/24 - Cassi and Ian Durnan on Infertility, Springs in the Desert and the Cherished retreat
Ian and Cassi Durnan, core members of the Springs in the Desert apostolate, share about their journey though infertility, their struggles, healing and how they learned to be fruitful in their marriage by being a gift to others. They also share a little about an upcoming retreat in the diocese, the Cherished retreat, ministering to anyone struggling with infertility.

Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 5min
4/19/24 - Fr. Keith Kenney on Being Formed
How can we learn about the faith? How can we teach our children? Fr. Keith Kenney joins Steve and Becky to explore their formation experiences and how we can help others grow in faith.

Apr 12, 2024 • 31min
4/12/24 - On the Street with Joyce Coronel
Steve and Becky visit Joyce Coronel as she evangelizes basketball fans in downtown, Phoenix.

Apr 5, 2024 • 58min
4/5/24 - Healing for Adult Children of Divorce
Dr. Daniel Meola joins Steve and Becky to explore the wounds adult children of divorce face and a path to healing. His book, co-authored with his wife, Bethany is Life-Giving Wounds: A Catholic Guide to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation.

Mar 29, 2024 • 47min
3/29/24 - Fr. Dwight Longenecker's Conversion Story
Fr. Dwight Longenecker joins Steve and Becky to share his journey to the Catholic Church, a story he details in his book, There and Back Again: A Somewhat Religious Odyssey.

Mar 22, 2024 • 53min
3/22/24 - Fr. Charlie Goraieb, Cultivating Hope
When the world seems messy, times seem dark, where do we find hope? Fr. Charlie Goraieb, parochial vicar at St. Anne Catholic Church in Gilbert joins Steve and Becky to explore the virtue of hope. He takes a deep dive into the issues of today, what can divide, ways we can be derailed and provides practical ways to cultivate hope.

Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
3/15/24 - Fr. John Lankeit, Life Update and the Porters of St. Joseph
Fr. John Lankeit, parochial vicar at Holy Cross in Mesa and chaplain to the Porters of St. Joseph, gives us an update on his life and ministry. He's leading a Rosary at a downtown event in honor of St. Joseph on March 16.

Mar 8, 2024 • 60min
3/8/24 - Msgr. James Shea Inspires Us to Evangelize
Monsignor James Shea discusses cultural shifts, success of 'The Religion of the Day' book, transition to new apostolic age, Christian perspective on freedom, Church's struggles, and importance of humility in Catholic mission.

Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 4min
3/1/24 - Dr. Larry Chapp on Being a Christian Witness
Explore Dr. Larry Chapp's journey from academia to owning a Catholic Worker farm. Hear about the challenges of modern culture on Christianity, the importance of holiness, and the beauty of Mass. Reflect on the intersection of church and culture, emphasizing individual callings in the Christian mission.
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