Catholic author and commentator Mary Eberstadt joins Ashley McGuire and Betsy Fentress to confront the troubling rise of antisemitism among some young Catholics. Mary reflects on the warning of soon-to-be-Blessed Fulton Sheen, who famously said, “To be antisemitic is to be anti-Christian.” She explains why the Church’s teaching on love for the Jewish people is clear and unequivocal, and why online culture driven by radicalization is distorting the faith of some Catholics.

The TCA team reflects on the remarkable witness of Senator Ben Sasse, as he publicly faces stage-four pancreatic cancer with extraordinary faith and clarity. In a widely discussed interview, Sasse offers what many have called a “master class” in the art of dying well, reminding that the process of dying is still something to be lived. He exhorts everyone to focus on redeeming the time, deepening family life, and confronting mortality with Christian hope – especially fitting lessons as we journey through Lent.

Monsignor Roger Landry joins us from Nigeria where he is meeting with bishops and visiting parishes amid ongoing violence and persecution. Despite suffering and instability, Nigerian Catholics are attending Mass at astonishing rates and living their faith with courage and joy. He shares what Catholics in the US can learn from their resilience, and how we can support the Church’s missionary efforts around the world.

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Mary Eberstadt is a senior research fellow at the Faith & Reason Institute in Washington, D.C., and the Panula Chair in Christian Culture at the Catholic Information Center. A prolific Catholic author and cultural critic, she is the author of several influential books, including Adam and Eve After the Pill, Primal Screams, and How the West Really Lost God. Her work has been widely translated and published in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and The Free Press. She writes frequently on culture, faith, family, and the challenges facing modern Christianity. She grew up in rural upstate New York and graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University with a double major in philosophy and government, and a four-year Telluride Scholar. She has four children with her author husband, Nicholas Eberstadt.

Monsignor Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard and the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN in New York. In 2024, he was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA by Pope Francis. He writes for numerous publications, speaks on radio and TV, and served as executive editor for the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He is the author of the book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, and leads pilgrimages to Rome, the Holy Land, and other sacred destinations. He was an on-site commentator for EWTN’s coverage of the 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis. He is national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA and New York Chaplain for the Leonine Forum. Father Landry traversed the 1500-mile Eucharist Pilgrimage in 2024, which coincided with his 25th year in the priesthood.

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As we mark four years since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, we are honored to welcome Bishop Vitaliy Kryvytskyi, Roman Catholic Bishop of Kyiv–Zhytomyr, for a powerful firsthand account of life amid ongoing devastation. Calling the conflict “a war against civilians,” the Bishop describes harsh winter conditions facing Ukrainians as Russia targets electrical infrastructure, leaving families without heat, light, and basic necessities. He speaks about the danger of fatigue and despair – not only among Ukrainians but the global community – and why prayer from Catholics around the world remains one of the greatest sources of strength.

We discuss New York’s newly signed assisted suicide law with Dr. Lydia Dugdale, professor of medicine and director of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at Columbia University. Drawing from her book, The Lost Art of Dying, Dr. Dugdale explains why physician-assisted suicide fundamentally alters our culture’s understanding of life and death, why modern palliative care can address nearly all physical pain, and how legalizing suicide risks endangering the most vulnerable.

As we complete our first week of Lent, Monsignor Roger Landry challenges Catholics to embrace bold prayer, serious fasting, and generous almsgiving – not only small sacrifices but also true repentance and deeper conversion. He reminds us that Lent is an invitation to become saints.

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Bishop Vitaliy Kryvytskyi, S.D.B., is the Roman Catholic Bishop of Kyiv–Zhytomyr in Ukraine, appointed by Pope Francis in 2017. A member of the Salesians of Don Bosco, he grew up in Odesa and began his formation underground through a Salesian priest. He joined the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco in 1990, studied at Kraków Theological Seminary, and was ordained a priest in 1997. He served as parish vicar in Odesa until 2004, then as head of the parish and Salesian community in Korostyshiv. For the next two years he ministered in the Lviv region, and in 2014 was appointed pastor of St. Peter’s Parish. Since the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, he has led his diocese in providing humanitarian aid, spiritual support, trauma recovery programs for children, and pastoral care for soldiers and civilians. He has become a global witness to faith, endurance, and hope amid war.

Dr. Lydia Dugdale is a physician, medical ethicist, author, and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University, where she serves as Director of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. She previously held leadership roles at Yale School of Medicine in biomedical ethics and the intersection of medicine, spirituality, and religion. She is the author of The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom, which calls for a renewed cultural understanding of mortality, virtue, and preparation for death in modern medical practice. She edited the book, Dying in the Twenty-First Century: Toward a New Ethical Framework for the Art of Dying Well, and is a sought-after public speaker and contributor to outlets on ethics and medicine. Dr. Dugdale earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago, completed her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and holds a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale Divinity School.

Monsignor Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard and the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN in New York. In 2024, he was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA by Pope Francis. He writes for numerous publications, speaks on radio and TV, and served as executive editor for the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He is the author of the book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, and leads pilgrimages to Rome, the Holy Land, and other sacred destinations. He was an on-site commentator for EWTN’s coverage of the 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis. He is national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA and New York Chaplain for the Leonine Forum. Father Landry traversed the  1500-mile Eucharist Pilgrimage in 2024, which coincided with his 25th year in the priesthood.

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This week Wall Street Journal columnist Bill McGurn joins us to discuss the heartbreaking sentencing of Hong Kong media entrepreneur and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, a man McGurn calls a true “champion of freedom.” With Lai now facing a de facto life sentence, McGurn explains why President Trump may be Jimmy’s last hope for release and what diplomatic pressure could still be imposed. McGurn also reflects on Lai’s remarkable journey to the Catholic faith, including his baptism by Cardinal Zen days after Hong Kong’s handover to China.

Marking National Marriage Week, TCA Fellow Leigh Snead speaks with Ann Koshute, co-founder of Springs in the Desert, a Catholic ministry dedicated to accompanying couples struggling with infertility. Ann shares how the ministry provides emotional and spiritual support rooted in Christ, helping couples rediscover hope, fruitfulness, and marital unity amid profound suffering. They offer practical advice for couples navigating infertility, and for friends, family members, and clergy on how to walk alongside couples with compassion.

Msgr. Roger Landry joins us with joyful news of the upcoming beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, sharing details about Sheen’s life, his profound impact on American Catholicism, and the miracle that paved the way for his beatification. From Life Is Worth Living to Three to Get Married, Sheen’s legacy as a communicator, missionary, and defender of the faith continues to inspire millions.

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Bill McGurn is an American journalist, political writer, and conservative commentator. Known for his long association with The Wall Street Journal, he has served as chief editorial writer and member of the editorial board. He currently writes the weekly WSJ "Main Street" column. He previously served as chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush, crafting major addresses during events like the Iraq troop surge. After leaving the White House, he joined News Corporation and briefly served as editorial page editor of the New York Post. Prior, McGurn reported extensively overseas for Dow Jones publications. He is author of the book on Hong Kong, Perfidious Albion, and a monograph on terrorism, Terrorist or Freedom Fighter. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, holds a BA in philosophy from Notre Dame and an MS in Communications from Boston University. He and his wife, Julie Hoffman, have three adopted daughters from China.

Ann Koshute is co-founder and Executive Director of Springs in the Desert, a Catholic ministry providing spiritual and emotional support and resources to couples navigating the challenges of infertility, miscarriage, and related grief. A Byzantine Catholic residing in Central Pennsylvania, Ann is a writer, speaker, and podcaster on issues of infertility as viewed within a Catholic framework, including ethical treatment, mental health aspects, finding hope, and witnessing to God’s plan for every marriage. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and retreats on the dignity of marriage, adult faith formation, and fruitfulness beyond biological children. She holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Monsignor Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard and the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN in New York. In 2024, he was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA by Pope Francis. He writes for numerous publications, speaks on radio and TV, and served as executive editor for the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He is the author of the book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, and leads pilgrimages to Rome, the Holy Land, and other sacred destinations. He was an on-site commentator for EWTN’s coverage of the 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis. He is national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA and New York Chaplain for the Leonine Forum. Father Landry traversed the 1500-mile Eucharist Pilgrimage in 2024, which coincided with his 25th year in the priesthood.

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As the Super Bowl kicks off this weekend, we sit down with Father Patrick Hyde, Catholic chaplain at Indiana University, to discuss the remarkable faith of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and why Catholicism is experiencing a striking revival on college campuses. Father Hyde reflects on walking with student-athletes in their spiritual lives, the discipline of faith and sports, and why hundreds of young adults are seeking the Church through campus ministry.

With the growing mental health crisis facing families and parishes, we speak with Dr. Greg Popcak, Catholic psychologist and host of More to Life on EWTN, about how Catholics can confront depression, anxiety, and loneliness with both faith and sound psychological care. In light of Bishop Michael Burbidge’s recent pastoral letter on mental health, Dr. Popcak offers practical guidance for parents, couples, and parish leaders on supporting those who are struggling, and breaking the stigma over seeking help.

As the Archdiocese of New York says goodbye to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Monsignor Roger Landry pays honor to the longtime shepherd of Manhattan he has known for over 30 years. Msgr. Landry reflects on the Cardinal’s service and shares a personal tribute to the pastoral legacy he leaves behind, as the Church prepares to welcome new leadership.

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Father Patrick Hyde is a Dominican priest and the Catholic chaplain at Indiana University where he serves students through the St. Paul Catholic Center. Known nationally for his visible presence alongside IU athletes—including Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza—Father Hyde focuses on evangelization, discipleship, and sacramental life among young adults. His ministry has seen a dramatic increase in Mass attendance and students seeking to enter the Catholic Church, reflecting a broader revival of faith on college campuses. He holds an MA in Theology and an MDiv from the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis. In addition to his role at St. Paul's, he served the National Eucharistic Revival as a National Eucharistic Preacher. He serves on the provincial council of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, on the board of the Aquinas Institute of Theology, and as dean of the Bloomington Deanery in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Dr. Greg Popcak is Founder and Executive Director of the Pastoral Solutions Institute and an author of numerous books and programs integrating Catholic theology and counseling psychology. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, and Chair of the Marriage and Family Studies program at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. He serves as adjunct professor in psychology and graduate theology at Franciscan University. His work has been featured on Fox News, in the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post among others. He is co-host of the long-running EWTN radio program More to Life, founder of CatholicCounselors.com and co-creator of the CatholicHOM App, helping couples and families build stronger relationships rooted in Catholic teaching. He serves as consultant to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops on marriage and family life.

Monsignor Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard and the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN in New York. In 2024, he was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA by Pope Francis. He writes for numerous publications, speaks on radio and TV, and served as executive editor for the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He is the author of the book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, and leads pilgrimages to Rome, the Holy Land, and other sacred destinations. He was an on-site commentator for EWTN’s coverage of the 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis. He is national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA and New York Chaplain for the Leonine Forum. Father Landry traversed the 1500-mile Eucharist Pilgrimage in 2024, which coincided with his 25th year in the priesthood.

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With thousands gathering in Washington, DC for the 2026 March for Life, we talk with National Review writer, Alexandra DeSanctis, about where the pro-life movement stands in a post-Dobbs landscape, especially as chemical abortion now accounts for roughly two-thirds of abortions and mail-order access continues to reshape the policy fight.

We also hear from Sarah Hurm who headlined the March for Life, sharing her powerful personal story of saving her fourth child by abortion pill reversal. She recounts how after taking the first abortion pill, she had immediate regrets and sought help through the abortion pill reversal hotline, undergoing a progesterone-based reversal protocol under a physician’s care that ultimately allowed her to welcome her son.

TCA Fellow Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead joins to discuss her new book Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive, which chronicles her family’s infertility struggle. Snead offers candid discussion and hope for achieving a fulfilling marriage and family life despite facing infertility, and why despite her diagnosis she says her life “has been far from sterile.”

Monsignor Roger Landry remembers legendary Vatican journalist John Allen Jr. whose influence shaped a generation of Catholic reporters, reflecting on the trust, fairness, and clarity he brought to covering the Church until his death this month after a long battle with cancer.

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Alexandra DeSanctis is a prominent journalist and author known for covering politics and culture with a focus on pro-life and family issues. She is a writer for National Review and a visiting fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. She is co-author of the book, Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and minors in Constitutional Studies and Theology. Her writing has appeared in major publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. She is a former William F. Buckley, Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism at the National Review Institute. She lives in Virginia with her husband.

Sarah Hurm is a speaker, advocate, and mother of four who shares her personal experience with abortion pill reversal that saved her son — a powerful story she has brought to audiences around the country, including as a featured speaker at the 2026 March for Life. Her journey began when she was 26 and expecting her fourth child and faced harsh pressure from the father. She shares the immediate regret she experienced, and how she sought medical and emotional support through a doctor and a hotline for abortion pill reversal. She was able to reverse the chemical abortion process and ultimately save her child, serving as a testimony for hope and the inherent dignity and value of every life, even in difficult circumstances.

Monsignor Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard and the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN in New York. In 2024, he was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA by Pope Francis. He writes for numerous publications, speaks on radio and TV, and served as executive editor for the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He is the author of the book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, and leads pilgrimages to Rome, the Holy Land, and other sacred destinations. He was an on-site commentator for EWTN’s coverage of the 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis. He is national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA and New York Chaplain for the Leonine Forum. Father Landry traversed the 1500-mile Eucharist Pilgrimage in 2024, which coincided with his 25th year in the priesthood.

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This week on Conversations with Consequences, Ashley McGuire speaks with author and friend of the show Carrie Gress about her bold new book, Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity. Carrie explains why she views modern feminism as something many women must take a “journey out of,” and why the movement has left so many women unhappy, isolated, and detached from the deeper call of authentic femininity. Ashley and Carrie also discuss feminism’s surprising historical connections to the occult, the ways motherhood has been denigrated across feminist eras, and why autonomy has become one of feminism’s most seductive, and destructive, promises. They also explore the cultural rise of the “tradwife” phenomenon, what it gets right, and what it ultimately can’t provide without a deeper foundation.

Betsy Fentress is joined by TCA chaplain Monsignor Roger Landry, who explains the Church’s observance of Sunday of the Word of God: a celebration instituted by Pope Francis to renew Catholic love for Scripture, strengthen daily engagement with God’s Word, and deepen Christian unity in a divided world.

The TCA team is also joined by Jennie Bradley Lichter, President of the March for Life, for an update on the growing momentum of state Marches for Life and the movement’s youthful energy across the country. Jennie reminds us ‘life is a gift’ as she calls the pro-life community to pray for those suffering from the trauma of abortion.

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Carrie Gress is a Scholar at the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America, and she holds a doctorate in philosophy from The Catholic University of America. She also serves as editor at the online women’s magazine Theology of Home. Her writing has appeared across a wide range of outlets, including National Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Examiner, First Things, Newsweek, RealClearPolitics, The Federalist, The National Catholic Register, and more. She is a frequent radio/podcast guest and has appeared on television outlets including Fox, BBC, CBC, EWTN, OAN, and Russia Today. Gress has lived and worked professionally in Washington, D.C. and Rome, and her work has been translated into nine languages. She is the author of multiple books, including The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Destroyed Us, and her next book, Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity, is due out January 2026. She has also co-authored City of Saints; A Pilgrim’s Guide to John Paul II’s Krakow with George Weigel.

Jennie Bradley Lichter is the president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. She previously served as White House Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, where she led initiatives to defend human life. She worked on policy issues and confirmation efforts (including Supreme Court) at the US Department of Justice, and served as in-house counsel for the Archdiocese of Washington. She is a former Deputy General Counsel at Catholic University of America, where she founded and directs the Guadalupe Project. She is a fellow at the Center for Religious Liberty at the university’s Columbus School of Law. Jennie graduated from the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Law School, and earned her Masters of Philosophy in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Cambridge, UK. She and her husband have three children who all enjoy attending the March for Life.

Monsignor Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard and the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN in New York. In 2024, he was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA by Pope Francis. He writes for numerous publications, speaks on radio and TV, and served as executive editor for the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He is the author of the book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, and leads pilgrimages to Rome, the Holy Land, and other sacred destinations. He was an on-site commentator for EWTN’s coverage of the 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis. He is national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA and New York Chaplain for the Leonine Forum. Father Landry traversed the 1500-mile Eucharist Pilgrimage in 2024, which coincided with his 25th year in the priesthood.

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This week we are joined by Claire Lai, daughter of imprisoned Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, whose courage and steadfast faith continues to inspire the world. Claire gives a deeply personal update on her father’s condition after years of harsh imprisonment and solitary confinement, including growing concerns about his deteriorating health. She also shares the extraordinary ways he continues to live out his Catholic faith behind bars, despite the darkness of his prison cell and scarce access to the sacraments – relying on prayer, Scripture, spiritual reading, and a powerful inner resilience the Chinese Communist Party cannot break.

The TCA team also discusses several important news stories, including oral arguments being heard at the Supreme Court on protecting the future of girls' sports, as well as the passing of Scott Adams, the famed Dilbert cartoonist who accepted Pascal's wager while he battled cancer. The team takes a look at the broader cultural questions surrounding deathbed conversion, assisted suicide, and the radical reach of God’s mercy.

Monsignor Roger Landry discusses the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity that begins this weekend – a time when Christians are invited to pray intentionally for the unity that Christ Himself asked for at the Last Supper, “Father, may they be one, as we are one.”

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Claire Lai is a lawyer and daughter of famed Hong Kong publisher and pro-democracy advocate, Jimmy Lai, who has been imprisoned in solitary confinement for five years by the Chinese Community Party under Beijing’s crackdown on free speech. Born and raised in a devout Catholic family in Hong Kong, Claire attended boarding school before pursuing her law degree. Claire has become a prominent voice advocating for her father’s freedom, raising international awareness about his unjust conviction and his deteriorating health at age 78, while being kept in an isolated prison cell with no natural light and summer heat that exceeds 111 degrees. She continues to lobby world leaders and media outlets for diplomatic intervention to secure his humane release, while witnessing to her father’s unfailing faith under persecution and his unyielding commitment to freedom.

Monsignor Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard and the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN in New York. In 2024, he was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA by Pope Francis. He writes for numerous publications, speaks on radio and TV, and served as executive editor for the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He is the author of the book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, and leads pilgrimages to Rome, the Holy Land, and other sacred destinations. He was an on-site commentator for EWTN’s coverage of the 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis. He is national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA and New York Chaplain for the Leonine Forum. Father Landry traversed the 1500-mile Eucharist Pilgrimage in 2024, which coincided with his 25th year in the priesthood.

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After thousands of young adults attended SEEK, we speak with John Bishop of Forge, whose talk went viral as crowds gathered to hear his take on the virtue of masculinity. Bishop explains why men are increasingly searching for meaning, direction, and authentic models of manhood—and why the Church must be a place where men are formed without being asked to suppress their masculinity. He shares insights on fatherhood, virtue, and the importance of men’s small groups in rebuilding families and renewing the Church.

We also hear about intentional dating from Emily Wilson, Catholic author, speaker, and founder of Sacred Spark, who developed the dating app after her Instagram matchmaking post took over the internet. Emily discusses the broken state of modern dating and why intentionality, community support, and faithful teaching are essential for helping young Catholics discern marriage. She shares practical principles for dating with clarity, courage, and trust in God.

Monsignor Roger Landry wraps up our show with reflections on the recently concluded Jubilee of Hope. He explains the deep symbolism of pilgrimage, the meaning of Christian hope, and how Catholics are called to live each day as a journey toward God – strengthened along the way by prayer, the sacraments, and charity.

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John Bishop is the founder and executive director of Forge. Convicted that the fight of our times is the fight for the family, he founded the Catholic men’s ministry in October of 2023, dedicated to forming strong Christian fathers and rebuilding families through virtuous masculinity. He began his professional career at the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) where he taught and served as campus missionary. During his tenure, he co-founded FOCUS Summer Projects, an intensive collegiate summer formation program. Dr. Bishop holds a doctorate in theology from The Catholic University of America, where he wrote his dissertation on masculine virtue. He is the author of the forthcoming book, New Adam, which examines how God-given strength and virtues of masculinity can be harnessed for the kingdom of God. He lives in Des Moines, Iowa, with his wife and children.

Emily Wilson is a Catholic author, speaker, and YouTube presenter who speaks nationally on dating, discernment, and Catholic living. She is the founder of the Catholic dating and matchmaking platform, Sacred Spark, designed to help singles form meaningful connections rooted in faith. She has authored numerous books, including I Choose the Sky and the award-winning Go Bravely: Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be, as well as children’s books, devotionals, and other titles. She and her husband are creators of the children’s TV show, Marcam, a faith-based educational and entertainment show for children ages 2-6. She holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Arizona State University, but felt called to use her education in speaking and presenting to spread the gospel. Emily lives in southern California with her husband and their three children.

Monsignor Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard and the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN in New York. In 2024, he was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA by Pope Francis. He writes for numerous publications, speaks on radio and TV, and served as executive editor for the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He is the author of the book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, and leads pilgrimages to Rome, the Holy Land, and other sacred destinations. He was an on-site commentator for EWTN’s coverage of the 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis. He is national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA and New York Chaplain for the Leonine Forum. Father Landry traversed the 1500-mile Eucharist Pilgrimage in 2024, which coincided with his 25th year in the priesthood.

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As we usher in the New Year, Dani Pinter, Director of the Law Center for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, joins to share this year's 'Dirty Dozen List' and why they are sounding the alarm on updating the outdated Communications Decency Act in order to protect vulnerable minds and hearts on the internet. Dani shares how the legislation’s broad immunity shields Big Tech companies even when platforms knowingly enable the sexual exploitation of children, and reveals what parents can do right now to safeguard their children online.

We also revisit a segment with Bishop Michael F. Burbidge discussing the importance of protecting life from the womb to the tomb, and why we should rely on our Blessed Mother as we mark the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God this weekend. Bishop Burbidge reflects on devotion to the Rosary, the Church’s unwavering commitment to the dignity of every human person, and the serious threat posed by proposed constitutional amendments that would enshrine abortion without limits.

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Dani Pinter is the Chief Legal Officer and Director of the Law Center at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), the leading national organization exposing the links between child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, prostitution, and pornography. She leads NCOSE’s litigation, legislative advocacy, and corporate accountability efforts, working to protect children and hold powerful institutions responsible for facilitating sexual exploitation. She is a sought-after legal expert on sex trafficking issues and has been quoted in The New York Times, USA Today,  ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, and many other media outlets. She is co-host of NCOSE’s Ending Sexploitation podcast with Haley McNamara. She earned her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, where she received the Wilberforce Award, a full academic scholarship for those with interests in human rights, and contributed to the Journal of Global Justice and Public Policy. She is based in Washington, DC.

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge is the Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington. Ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, he has served the Church as a pastor, seminary rector, and bishop. A native of Philadelphia, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Master’s Degree in Theology from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, and a Master’s in Education Administration from Villanova University. He earned his Doctorate in Education from Immaculata College. Bishop Burbridge serves on the Board of Trustees for the Catholic University of America, St. Mary’s Seminary, and numerous others, and has held a number of leadership positions with the USCCB. Currently he is Chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities. A nationally recognized voice on pro-life issues, Bishop Burbidge is a strong advocate for the unborn, for persons with disabilities, and for Catholic education rooted in the dignity of the human person at every stage of life.

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With Christmas quickly approaching and Advent drawing to a close, we welcomeTim Reckart, Oscar-nominated animator, director, and Catholic father of three, who talks about his classic Christmas film,The Star. Tim shares what we can learn from the animals surrounding Jesus that night in the stable, as the beloved animated Christmas film retells the story of the Nativity through their eyes. He shares how the film came to life and how the humility of the Incarnation shaped every creative decision. Drawing on theology, Laudato si’, and his own faith journey, Tim reflects on what the Nativity teaches us about stewardship, and the dignity of storytelling designed to restore virtue, heroism and joy to the big screen.

Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead and Betsy Fentress reflect on Advent rhythms, Christmas traditions, and the importance of celebrating the full season of Christmas. They discuss feast-day customs, generosity toward those in need, as well as Leigh’s forthcoming book Infertile but Fruitful, which speaks compassionately to families who are navigating infertility during the holidays.

We close with Monsignor Roger Landry, who joins Betsy to reflect on the evangelizing power of Christmas hymns. From O Come All Ye Faithful to Joy to the World, Msgr. Landry explains how sacred music leads hearts to truth through beauty, reminding us that Christmas is not only something we celebrate, but something we sing into our souls.

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Tim Reckart is an Oscar-nominated writer, director, animator, and founder of Sycamore Studios where he serves as Chief Creative Officer. He is best known for directing the animated feature, The Star (2017), a beloved retelling of the Nativity story, and for the Oscar-nominated short film, Head Over Heels (2012). Before directing, he served as lead animator for the Oscar-nominated film Anomalisa, and animator for Amazon’s multiple Emmy-winning preschool series, Tumble Leaf. In 2015, he was named one of the “10 Animators To Watch” by Variety. He earned a Master’s Degree in Directing Animation from the National Film & Television School of the UK, and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Literature from Harvard University.  A Catholic father of three, Tim lives with his wife and children in Los Angeles, where he is dedicated to creating beautiful, trustworthy entertainment that uplifts families and restores virtue to storytelling.

Monsignor Roger Landry is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard and the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he served as Attaché to the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the UN in New York. In 2024, he was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA by Pope Francis. He writes for numerous publications, speaks on radio and TV, and served as executive editor for the weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He is the author of the book, Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, and leads pilgrimages to Rome, the Holy Land, and other sacred destinations. He was an on-site commentator for EWTN’s coverage of the 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis. He is national chaplain for Catholic Voices USA and New York Chaplain for the Leonine Forum. Father Landry traversed the 1500-mile Eucharist Pilgrimage in 2024, which coincided with his 25th year in the priesthood.

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