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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!
Episodes
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Jul 19, 2024 • 58min
7/19/24 - Shaun McAfee, All Things Catholic
Shaun McAfee wrote a desktop resource covering 260 topics about the Catholic faith. He joins Steve and Becky to explore some of the research in this latest work, All Things Catholic: A Guide from A to Z.

Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 1min
7/12/24 - Monica Migliorino Miller on the Beginning of Genesis
Monica Migliorino Miller joins Steve and Becky to walk through the first three books of Genesis and explore what they have to say about God, mankind and the world. Her book is In the Beginning: Crucial Lessons for Our World from the First Three Chapters of Genesis.

Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
7/5/2024 - A Look Inside the Church with Francis Maier
Francis Maier joins Steve and Becky to share stories from his 100+ interviews with priests, deacons and lay people from diverse backgrounds who present a behind-the-scenes look at various aspects of the Church. His book is True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.

Jun 28, 2024 • 52min
6/28/24 - Nik Nikas on Human Dignity and Life Issues
Nik Nikas joins Steve and Becky to explore life issues from conception to natural death and the complex issues surrounding them. His new book is Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decisions at the End of Life.

Jun 21, 2024 • 57min
6/21/24 - Fr. Keith Kenney on the Real Presence and the Liturgy
Fr. Keith Kenney joins Steve and Becky to dive into the Real Presence of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus and the sacrifice of the Mass.

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 9min
6/14/24 - Father's Day Episode with Bear Woznick
Bear Woznick joins Steve and Becky to take a deep dive into fatherhood and a chapter from his book, 12 Rules for Manliness: Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? Enjoy a conversation about the adventure of fatherhood.

Jun 7, 2024 • 59min
6/7/24 - Mike Aquilina on Praying with the Early Church
Mike Aquilina joins Steve and Becky to invite listeners to enter into a liturgical rhythm of prayer inspired by the Chruch Fathers. His new book is Feasts of Our Fathers: Praying the Church Year with the Early Christians.

May 31, 2024 • 1h 2min
5/31/24 - Fr. Boniface Hicks on Silence in the Mass
Fr. Boniface Hicks joins Steve and Becky to explore how silence transforms our worship. His book is The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass: A Guide for Encountering Christ in the Liturgy.

May 24, 2024 • 1h 1min
5/24/24 - Mark Hart on Encounter for Middle School
Mark Hart joins Steve and Becky for an entertaining conversation about reaching middle school youth and the latest edition of the Encounter Bible Study program through Ascension.

May 17, 2024 • 1h 6min
5/17/24 - Jason Craig on a Catholic Homestead
Are you drawn to a simpler life, one more connected to the land? Jason Craig shares his experiences living a Catholic homestead. His book is Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead.