The Catholic Conversation

Carrie Gress explores feminism from early thinkers up to what we see today and the impact it has made on the culture. Her book is The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us.

Fr. Robert Spitzer joins Steve and Becky to explore the scientific explanation of the soul and what happens after death. His book is Science at the Doorstep to God: Science and Reason in Support of God, The Soul and Life After Death.

It is a popular notion that science refutes faith, yet a majority of scientists, especially young ones believe in God. Fr. Robert Spitzer joins Steve and Becky to dive into the relationship between faith and science. His book is  Science at the Doorstep to God: Science and Reason in Support of God, The Soul and Life After Death.

Steve and Becky reflect on Advent traditions and how they hope to be living the Advent and Christmas season as well as the new traditions they are embracing as their children grow.

God wants his world back, let's mobilize for mission. These words come from the Acts XXIX website. Fr. John Riccardo shares this ministry, how they are helping rescue souls and bring them into a relationship with God. 

Emily Malloy joins Steve and Becky to explore how our homes can help draw our attention to God. Though her floral arranging experience, she offers simple ways to incorporate flowers and plants in our homes to remind us of God's creation. Her book is Theology of Home IV: Arranging the Seasons.

Beauty leads to contemplation. Michael Gormley joins Steve and Becky explore the moments of Jesus and Mary's lives we reflect on in the Rosary. He invites us to gather together to pray the Rosary with a beautiful video series called the Mysteries of the Rosary released by Paradisus Dei.  The Joyful Mysteries series is the newest release and a great way to pray through Advent.   

Listeners may have noticed a new introduction in the last few months on the show. Steve and Becky talk about recent changes in their work and home life. They reflect with gratitude on what God has been doing in their lives.

Growing in virtue is different from self help. Jason Craig explores ways to cultivate virtue and mature in faith. He invites men to build community with each other and their sons to take this journey together. His book is The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas: A Study for Men.

Msgr. James Shea shares from his experience ministering to college students to help us understand the landscape of our time. Having moved away from a Christian culture, we're faced with particular challenges for evangelization. His book is From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age.