Catholic Connection

On this special edition honoring our nation's 250th birthday, we're joined by Stephen White of the John Paul II National Shrine, Bill Donahue of the Catholic League, author Carrie Gress, and Dr. Michael Breidenbach, Dean of the Honors College and Associate Professor of History at Ave Maria University.

Father Mitch Pacwa talks about what's great about America! Author Melissa Overmyer unpacks "microjoys." Teresa and Patti McGuire Armstrong marvel at the beauty of sunflowers. Samantha Kelly of Fierce Athlete and Mike McDonald of the Catholic League discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on women's and girl's sports,

Teresa talks with Matt Sharp of the Alliance Defending Freedom, Franciscan University president Fr. Dave Pivonka, and Mary Pennefather, Christendom College captain of the Women's Basketball team about this important Supreme Court decision. Also weighing in isMary Rice Hasson, director of the Person and Identity Project at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Joan Lewis brings the latest news from Rome, and Dr. Adam Tate talks about Catholics and the founding of the United States.

Teresa talks with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse from the Ruth Institute about today's Supreme Court decision, that states can ban transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams in schools. Plus Raymond Martinez talks about his pilgrimage journey. Also, Kelly Salomen from the Newman Guide and John DeJak of the USCCB weigh in on the Supreme Court decision.

Michael New, Assistant Professor of Social Research at the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America - Topic: recognize the good that Dobbs has done and the challenges that Pro-life advocates continue to face ...... Steve Ray Topic: Sts. Peter & Paul. Alos Fr. Joseph Spence, FFm is in studio discussing living by the teachings of St. Therese.

Peter Gagnon share the Inside Word at EWTN with programming as we approach Independence Day and the 250th for the United States. Fact Check Friday highlights the EWTN Summer Academy in Rome. Peter Breen visits to talk about the California AG suing Heartbeat International. T's Two Sense discusses being able to understand reality in media through a Catholic lens. Plus, Terry Poplava talks the American Beliefs Study and a stance on AI use at the parish level.

Fr. Steven Arisman shares about the Shrine for Father Augustine Tolton. Camille Pauley visits from Healing the Culture to discuss the expansion of digital access as a mission to promote and protect the dignity of life. Plus, Dr. John Cuddeback reviews the importance of bringing the family connectivity back through shared work, true leisure and multigenerational living.

Fr. Sean Davidson talks about his book on John the Baptist "Prophet of Fire". Allison Dalloul highlights EWTN Radio Affiliate (The Quest in Atlanta GA) booth at the FIFA games and their successes in outreach. Joan Lewis joins with the latest from Rome. Vanessa talks about the importance of Catholic Radio in her Coach's Commentary, and Dr. Robert McNamara is our guest as they discuss Edith Stein!

Bishop Robert Barron talks about his film "Heaven in Stone & Glass", plus his appearance at the 2026 Grand Hotel Getaway. Donna Rice Hughes joins for internet safety month, and highlights Enough is Enough's offerings for parents. Nicholas Senz talks about the importance of choosing Catholic education in the age of AI. Plus, T's Two Sense talks putting down the devices, and the new Toy Story movie..and Steve Ray talks to us about Saints Peter and Paul!

Matt Swaim highlights tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN where you'll hear a raw conversation from a evangelical worship leader. Jonathan Strate, CEO of Ascension, talks the release of the Second Edition of The Liturgy of the Hours. Gail Buckley Barringer shares the Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, T's Two Sense reviews today's Gospel Reading, and Deacon Kevin Cummings talks about the pro-life work of Deacons of Hope!