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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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.
May 10, 2024 • 57min
5/10/24 - Fr. Mitch Pacwa on the Book of Isaiah
Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins Steve and Becky for a deep dive into the Book of Isaiah. His book is Commentary on the Book of Isaiah: An In-Depth Look at the Gospel of the Old Testament.
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.
