Today we discuss Nancy Chesterton, the woman behind GK Chesterton, and a saintly, brilliant woman in her own right. This promises to be an interesting discussion, especially in light of the possible cause of canonization.

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The Mass, especially the Eucharist, can be confusing to some people. You get questions like, "Well, are you really eating flesh?" or "Is this even in the Bible?!?!" Michael sits down with Tom Nash, Theology Advisor to EWTN and author of THE BIBLICAL ROOTS OF THE MASS. We talk about the Old Testament roots of the Mass as well as what it really means when we attend and receive Christ in the Eucharist

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The monastic life and the mom life have some delightful similarities. Michael sits down with Michele Chronister to discuss the life of a mom and how it has the monastic rhythms. We also discuss Michele's work with developmentally disabled adults and how this work brought her to a new understanding of sanctity and our life with Christ.

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Michael is back with Dr. Mark Giszczak, an author and professor of scripture, to discuss the sometimes troubling passages of the Old Testament. We also discuss why the Old Testament is still important to read, especially as Catholics.

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Today we talk with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, author of The Catholic Guide to Depression, about legislation that would legalize assisted suicide as well as how we can better care for the sick and mentally ill. We also talk about Dr. Kheriaty's book and what resources are available for Catholics who suffer from depression.

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Dr. Kevin Vost sits down with Michael to discuss his new book and the path to overcoming the seven deadly sins. Whether we struggle with anger, lust, pride, or any of the other sins, Kevin demonstrates how the Desert Fathers and Thomas Aquinas can help, with the grace of God, to overcome our passions and choose virtue.

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Michael sits down with Sean Fitzpatrick, headmaster of Gregory the Great Academy, a boarding school for boys that focuses on the liberal arts. We discuss the importance of a classical education, juggling, sports, and what teens can achieve when free from the distractions of technology.

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Michael hosts the first CE round table podcast with Cari Donaldson and Daniel Stewart to talk about the cultural affinity for zombie fiction as well as what these stories tell us about our fears and hopes and how ultimately the Church promises a deliverance from our strangest fears.

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Michael sits down with Karen Edmisten to discuss her book "After Miscarriage" as well as how to find hope and healing after suffering loss and what you can do to bring comfort to a loved one who has suffered a miscarriage.

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We're often told that "haste makes waste" but what about when Mary and Jesus tell us to make haste? In today's episode, Stephen Beale uses the figure of Mary running to Elizabeth about when we should be making haste: to share Christ's presence with others.

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