Edward Pentin talks the fate of Jimmy Lai and the TCA team talks how best to be grateful this Thanksgiving.Di Conversations with Consequences

As world leaders sound the alarm over the harsh treatment of Jimmy Lai languishing in a Hong Kong prison cell, EWTN News Vatican analyst Edward Pentin joins to discuss why there is radio silence from the Vatican on this man who remains steadfast to his Catholic faith. The TCA team also discusses tips on hospitality and remaining grateful amid the b…

The TCA team discusses the recent Scorsese Saints' series and what Catholics should know about it. We also celebrate National Adoption Month.Di Conversations with Consequences

With controversial director Martin Scorsese out with a new series documenting the lives of 8 Catholic saints, Ashley McGuire chats with Leigh Snead and Betsy Fentress about what motivated Scorsese at this chapter in his life to make such a compelling tv series. Marking National Adoption Month, Leigh Snead and author Mary Bruno share intimate detail…

We talk with Ryan Anderson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center about building a pro-life, pro-family, pro-chastity movement in a post-Roe world. We also hear all about the Knights of Columbus' new virtue video series.Di Conversations with Consequences

TCA colleague Ashley McGuire chats with Ryan Anderson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center on the future of the pro-life movement and why being pro-family and pro-chastity is vital in order to change the culture. We also dive into a new Leadership Virtues Series with Dr. Joseph McInerny of the Knights of Columbus who invites all of us but especia…

The TCA team chats about election results including the big win for life in Florida.Di Conversations with Consequences

With election results now in, TCA colleagues Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire discuss the impact the Catholic vote had especially in light of Harris' anti-Catholic bigotry. We also discuss the defeat of Amendment 4 in Florida and how helping families flourish is still the highest priority. With multiple arrests of pro-lifers praying silently …

With the election next week, we discuss Kamala Harris' anti-Catholic bias and Michael Lichens talks memento mori as we mark the month of November.Di Conversations with Consequences

Ahead of Election Day Tuesday, Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire discuss the flagrant anti-Catholic bias of Kamala Harris on the heels of her latest statements on no concessions for religious exemptions of any kind when it comes to abortion. We also talk with Michael Lichens of Ignatius Press about the importance of remembering our own death--…

Bishop Michael Burbidge joins to discuss the power of the Rosary and the upcoming USCCB Fall meeting.Di Conversations with Consequences

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia joins to discuss Respect Life Month, the power of the Rosary, and what news reports rarely show during the USCCB Fall Meeting! As we are less than 2 weeks out from election night, we also talk with Gates Garcia about what's at stake with life on the ballot and a very deceptive abortion amendment that F…

We talk with producer Jessica Navin about Servant of God Michelle Duppong with a new movie coming to theaters in November. We also get parenting tips from a father of 16.Di Conversations with Consequences

Servant of God Michelle Duppong is on her way to sainthood. We talk about the new movie coming to theaters next month sharing her extraordinary suffering, and her years bringing college kids to Christ through FOCUS. Jessica Navin is not only the producer of the film but was a close frien to Michelle sharing intimate details of her life. We also tal…

Marking Our Lady of the Rosary, the TCA team shares how they first learned the Marian prayer plus we hear from Samaritan's Purse about relief efforts following recent hurricanes.Di Conversations with Consequences

With millions impacted by two hurricanes within the last 2 weeks, we talk with Jason Kimak of Samaritan's Purse about the relief efforts underway and how we can help those most in need--and the stories of hope amidst such tragedy. As we marked Our Lady of the Rosary this week on the one year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, we talk about …

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami joins the show to discuss the importance of voting for life this November.Di Conversations with Consequences

"As a mother of six myself," Frey admits: "I can tell you that having a child is like getting married in at least one important respect: If you are honest with yourself, you will admit that you had no idea what you were getting into...” The professor, philosopher, and podcast host breaks down what is going on socially and culturally with our curren…

Cambridge professor Michael Hurley to discuss the prowess of poet-turned-Jesuit-priest Gerard Manley Hopkins.Di Conversations with Consequences

As a video of King Charles reciting Gerard Manley Hopkins surfaced recently, Cambridge professor Michael Hurley joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Betsy Fentress to discuss the prowess of this poet-turned-Jesuit-priest. A leading expert on Hopkins, Hurley recites not only God's Grandeur, but the Windhover, which was the poet's favorite work. We also tal…

The TCA team chats with Victoria McEachern about her new film, Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story.Di Conversations with Consequences

Producer Victoria McEachern joins to discuss her new film, Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story. The movie tells the true story of Father Flanagan's role in helping hundreds of boys by giving them what they needed most: a home. His life embodied the principle: “If you want to save the future, start by saving the children.” Dr, Grazie Chris…

The TCA team chats with Catholic writer-at-large Betsy Fentress about the joys of hospitality and friendship. We also discuss the important role FOCUS plays on college campuses as school revs up.Di Conversations with Consequences

Writer-at-large Betsy Fentress joins to discuss hospitality and friendship exploring how the art of cooking and the craft of conversation prepares the way for Christ-filled camaraderie. She presents our own "attempts at sanctified eating as a mirror of Christ’s Eucharistic gift." We also discuss the art of evangelization on college campuses with FO…

Katy Faust of Them Before Us joins discussing the dangers of IVF and why we must be pro-child and pro-family.Di Conversations with Consequences

As more schools are banning cell phones on campus, the TCA team chats about the real hazards of big tech and why kids should be shielded from social media. We also discuss the real dangers of IVF with Katy Faust who suggests pro-child policies when it comes to building families. As Father Roger Landry took the helm as the new national director of t…

The TCA team talks about a rise in young Catholic women wearing veils at Mass 'in reverence for the Eucharist.'Di Conversations with Consequences

The TCA team talks about a rise in young Catholic women wearing veils at Mass 'in reverence for the Eucharist' and how the mantilla graces almost every depiction of the Blessed Mother as we find protection under her mantle. We also catch up with Tom Carroll on his 'Catholic Talent Project' as he continues his renaissance of Catholic education. Fath…

Fr. Dave Tomaszycki joins to discuss a new collection of unreleased writings from Venerable Fulton Sheen, On the Demonic, now available at EWTNRC.com..Di Conversations with Consequences

As Jewish students were asked to denounce their faith in order to enter onto UCLA's campus last semester, Mark Rienzi of the Becket Fund joins to discuss a big win for religious freedom for students at the school and how the federal court ruling should impact other schools in light of potential campus protests this Fall. We also get a glimpse of ne…

Author Sabrina Ferrisi joins to discuss Blessed Carlo Acutis and his canonization during the Jubilee 2025, and what we can learn from this first millennial saint who worked diligently to chart Eucharistic miracles! Tania Geist share her new book, Eucharist: The Real Presence of Christ, as we move forward into the next phase of the National Eucharis…

This week a conversation with author Tania Geist about her new book "Eucharist: The Real Presence of Christ"+Author Sabrina Ferrisi joins to discuss her book "Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Amazing Discovery of a Teenager In Heaven"Di Conversations with Consequences

Damien O'Connor of the Knights of Columbus joins to discuss Blessed Michael McGivney.Di Conversations with Consequences

With the news of Tim Walz joining the Democratic ticket, Ashley McGuire joins to share the greatest concerns Catholics should have regarding his record on life and religious freedom.As the Knights of Columbus meet for their annual convention taking place in Canada this week, we talk with Damien O’Connor, the Knights’ Vice President of Evangelizatio…

TCA colleague Ashley McGuire joins to discuss the troubling Paris Olympics opening ceremony and Kamala Harris' track record on religious freedom.Di Conversations with Consequences

TCA colleague Ashley McGuire joins to discuss the scandalous Paris Olympics opening ceremony calling it "a wordless display of blaspheming bigotry followed by a faux apology." She also charts us through Kamala Harris' track record when it comes to religious freedom and the unborn. We also talk with Maureen Ferguson who now serves as a USCIRF chair …

Author Tim Carney joins to discuss his book, Family Unfriendly.Di Conversations with Consequences

With recent statistics pointing to married couples choosing not to have children, author Tim Carney joins discussing his book, Family Unfriendly, pointing out how “American culture is a suboptimal habitat for the human family.” As we wrapped the Eucharistic Congress last weekend, we visit with FOCUS missionary Anthony Cirillo about the important wo…

We discuss the latest Trump assassination attempt with Father Jason Charron and discuss ways to unify in this critical moment of division.Di Conversations with Consequences

Father Jason Charron joins to discuss the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump and how Catholics can come together to unify in such a moment of division. With the great showing of Angelus News at the Catholic Media Association Awards, we talk with Pablo Kay about the work of Catholic journalism especially in light of the Eucharist…

Ahead of the Eucharistic Congress next week, we talk about Jesus Thirsts, a new movie about the Real Presence.Di Conversations with Consequences

As the 4 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes are advancing toward Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress, we talk with Dr. Edward Sri about this unique moment and what impact he hopes these events will have on the hearts of Catholics--especially when it comes to understanding the true 'sacrifice of the Mass.' As the movie "Jesus Thir…

Art historian Liz Lev joins to discuss the role of sacred art in light of the recent Rupnik scandal.Di Conversations with Consequences

Art critic and historian Liz Lev discusses what makes art sacred in light of the ongoing Rupnik scandal with the recent call from Cardinal Sean O'Malley to remove the mosaics of the priest accused of sexually abusing women. Father Jeffrey Kirby joins to mark the 4th of July sharing his thoughts on what he calls the 'fragility of freedom.' Father Ro…

Rebekah Weigel discusses her new film on foster care called: Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. We also talk Walking with Moms in Need, marking the 2-year anniversary of the Dobbs case.Di Conversations with Consequences

Marking the 2nd anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Kat Talalas of the USCCB joins to discuss the success of Walking with Moms in Need and why this ministry is so vital in a post-Roe world. We also talk with writer Rebekah Weigel about her new film, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, reminding us all we are all called to care for orphan and wi…

Dr. Edward Sri joins to discuss the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress.Di Conversations with Consequences

A month away from the National Eucharistic Congress, Dr. Edward Sri joins to discuss the ongoing pilgrimage and what this moment offers us all in light of his new book, What Do You Seek. Becket attorney Laura Wolk Slavis joins with a glimpse into a case revolving around campus encampments and 3 Jewish UCLA students that are finally getting their da…

Executive producer Tim Moriarty joins with a glimpse of his new film Jesus Thirsts, stirring hearts about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.Di Conversations with Consequences

With the success of Hermanos de la Calle, a non-profit working indefatigably to help rescue the homeless from the streets of Miami, Narciso Muñoz tells us about his new project: working to help pregnant mothers in need with Hearts for Life, a maternity home opening soon in the Sunshine state. And the with the smashing box-office success of Jesus Th…