Conversations with Consequences

Out with a new book on how to "train your tongue and grow beyond the sins of speech," Father Gregory Pine, co-host of Godsplaining, joins the show to discuss his new book, Training the Tongue: Growing Beyond the Sins of Speech. Based on Thomistic thought and inspired in part by what he has heard in the confessional, Father Pine explores how our speech shapes both our interior life and our relationships. As he explains, “the tongue…is the most refined of bodily instruments through which we cultivate communion with each other.”

Lisa Hendey joins to share exciting news about her beloved children’s book series, Chime Travelers, now adapted into a new animated series. Designed to bring the lives of the saints to life for young audiences, the show follows twin siblings who journey through time to encounter figures like St. Patrick, St. Kateri, St. Francis, and St. Clare. Hendey reflects on the joy of seeing these stories transformed into a visual medium and hopes the series will help families engage more deeply with the faith—especially during this month dedicated to St. Joseph.

Monsignor Roger Landry offers a powerful reflection on preparing for Holy Week, urging Catholics to fully enter into the sacred Triduum, from Holy Thursday to the Easter Vigil, and to hold these practices as the most important moments of the liturgical year.

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Father Gregory Pine, O.P., is a Dominican friar, theologian, and co-host of the popular podcast Godsplaining. A professor at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C., he specializes in moral theology and Thomistic philosophy. He was ordained a priest in 2016 and holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. He is the author of several books, including Prudence and Your Eucharistic Identity. His latest book, Training the Tongue: Growing Beyond the Sins of Speech, explores how virtue can transform our communication and deepen communion with others. He is a regular contributor to several podcasts in addition to Godsplaining, including Catholic Classics.

Lisa M. Hendey is the founder of CatholicMom, a popular Catholic website and online community dedicated to supporting Catholic mothers, families, and faith life. She is the bestselling author of several books for adults and children, including The Grace of Yes, The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion, and I’m a Saint in the Making. Lisa’s books for children – the Chime Travelers fiction series which introduces young readers to the saints – is read in schools, children’s groups, and churches worldwide, and has recently been adapted into a new animated series. She is an international speaker and breast cancer survivor who shares her journey of hope and gratitude. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Vanderbilt University, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two sons.

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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Filmmaker John Scheinfeld discusses his documentary, Baseball: Beyond Belief, an upcoming film based on the book Baseball as a Road to God. The film explores parallels between baseball and religion, including tradition, shared hope, and ways the game brings people together as a community. It also highlights moments in sports that feel almost miraculous, explores the role of team chaplains, and encourages people to slow down for spiritual reflection to notice deeper meaning in life.

Kate Ashbrook, founder of the nonprofit, A Purposeful Day, joins to discuss the organization which supports adults with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Kate emphasizes the importance of recognizing the dignity and capabilities of people with disabilities. She also highlights challenges families face, including employment barriers, and the loneliness many adults with disabilities face.

Monsignor Roger Landry reminds us that even though Lent is a time of fasting, several major feast days occur that are meant to be celebrated with joy. These include Saint Patrick’s Day, remembering a missionary who converted Ireland. Also Saint Joseph, honored as the protector of the Holy Family and model of obedience. And the Annunciation, commemorating the moment the angel Gabriel brought Mary the message that she would bear Jesus, marking the beginning of the Incarnation.

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John Scheinfeld is a critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker, an Emmy, Grammy, and two time Writers Guild nominee, with work ranging from pop culture to politics, sports and religion. He has many film credits to his name based on individuals with wide notoriety, including Bob Hope, Gary Marshall, Herb Alpert, Sergio Mendes, John Coltrane, John Lennon, and many others. Scheinfeld has also written, produced, or directed projects about pop culture legends including the Bee Gees, Nat 'King' Cole, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, the Marx Brothers, Frank Sinatra and more. His current film, Baseball: Beyond Belief, an inspirational account exploring the intersection of faith and the sport, will be released in late March. Scheinfeld received a B.A. in Communications and Sociology from Oberlin College and holds an M.F.A. in Radio/Television/Film from Northwestern University.

Kate Ashbrook is the President and Founder of A Purposeful Day, a non-profit organization that supports adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. She is the mother of three daughters, including one with Down Syndrome. On the heels of her career as a speech-language pathologist working primarily in neuro and medical rehabilitation, Kate sought to use her professional skills and personal experience to create a community for her daughter and others facing similar challenges. She lives in the Washington, DC area with her husband and three girls.

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 move deeper into Lent, many Catholics are fasting from social media and digital distractions. This week, Andrew Laubacher of Humanality joins to discuss his Digital Detox Program and the growing movement to reclaim our attention from the digital world. The program which first gained national attention at the SEEK Conference this year, is helping high school and college students confront the addictive design of modern technology. Laubacher explains how smartphones and social media platforms are intentionally engineered to capture our attention and exploit psychological vulnerabilities.

Scripture scholar and Catholic author Melissa Overmyer discusses her new book, Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy. Inspired by personal tragedy – including the loss of her family home to arson – Overmyer explains how Scripture, the wisdom of the Church Fathers, and simple spiritual practices helped her rediscover joy. Her book offers practical ways to cultivate happiness rooted in faith, including habits of beauty, silence, gratitude, and meaningful encounters with God and others.

Monsignor Roger Landry reminds us of this weekend’s global Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord.” Instituted by Pope Francis, the event encourages Catholics around the world to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and experience the transformative power of God’s mercy through extended hours of confession and Eucharistic adoration.

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Melissa Overmyer is a Catholic author, speaker, and founder of Something Greater Ministries, which fosters prayer, scripture study, and community while presenting the teachings of the Catholic Church. She has authored numerous books, including From Worry to Wonder, Born to Soar, Metamorphosis of a Soul, and her latest work, Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy. Melissa is a convert to Catholicism and is pursuing a master’s degree in Catholic theology with a concentration on sacred scripture through the Augustine Institute. She lives with her husband and four daughters in Washington, DC.

Andrew Laubacher is the Executive Director of Humanality, a non-profit organization helping individuals overcome addictions to digital technology. His Digital Detox Program focuses on reducing screen-related anxiety, wasted time, loneliness, and depression through healthier human relationships and purposeful living with people and community. His work combines research from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy to rediscover deeper forms of human connection. A speaker and worship leader who spent a decade as a Catholic touring musician, he is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and personal trainer. He is Founder and CEO of Illumined Wellness, centered on holistic wellness through integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual health. He holds degrees in Theology and Philosophy from the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

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 author Mark Riebling joins us to discuss the remarkable story behind his book Church of Spies: The Pope’s Secret War Against Hitler. Mark explains how newly uncovered documentation reveals Pope Pius XII’s quiet but consequential role in supporting German resistance efforts to remove Adolf Hitler and undermine the Nazi regime. As antisemitism again rises, Mark shares historical records of how the Vatican worked behind the scenes with military leaders, diplomats, and others to defend freedom and human dignity.

As New York recently signed assisted suicide into law, we speak with Dr. Charles Camosy, author of the book, Living and Dying Well: A Catholic Plan for Resisting Physician-Assisted Suicide. Dr. Camosy shares how Catholics should respond to the push for physician-assisted suicide and why the so-called “right to die” quickly becomes a duty to die for the vulnerable. He highlights troubling examples from Canada that underscore the dangers, and reflects on the inspirational example of Senator Ben Sasse, whose public battle with cancer shows what it means to face death with faith, courage, and hope.

The team discusses a viral social media debate sparked by a self-described “pro-natalist” influencer who criticized mothers with large families as “irresponsible.” They explore the beauty and challenges of large families, cultural misconceptions about parenting many children, and why Catholic teaching affirms children as a blessing rather than a burden.

Monsignor Roger Landry joins us from his pilgrimage to Nigeria, with inspiring stories of thriving seminaries and vibrant Catholic communities, many supported by American Catholics through the Pontifical Mission Societies. Despite limited resources and geopolitical tensions, the Nigerian Church continues to flourish with hundreds of seminarians preparing for the priesthood.

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Dr. Charles Camosy is Professor of Medical Humanities at Creighton University School of Medicine, an award-winning author, and a leading Catholic voice on bioethics and moral theology. He formerly served as a professor at The Catholic University of America, and has written extensively on issues of assisted suicide, abortion, animal ethics, and dignity of human life. He earned his Ph.D. in theology from the University of Notre Dame and taught for years as a professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University in New York. He has authored nine books, including the more recent Living and Dying Well: A Catholic Plan for Resisting Physician-Assisted Suicide, which critiques physician assisted suicide and presents a Catholic vision for end-of-life care rooted in scripture and tradition. His writings have appeared in major outlets including the Washington Post, America Magazine, and academic journals. He and his wife share four children.

Mark Riebling is an acclaimed author and expert on intelligence and national security. He holds a B.S. in philosophy from the University of California at Berkeley and pursued graduate studies in political philosophy at Columbia University. His groundbreaking books include Wedge: The Secret War Between the FBI and CIA, and Church of Spies: The Pope's Secret War Against Hitler. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He influenced post-9/11 counterterrorism as Research Director at the Center for Policing Terrorism. Previous to this, he served as Editorial Director at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. His articles have appeared in major outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and National Review. A native of Pasadena, he lives in New York City where he continues to write, lecture, and explore the intersection of faith, politics, and intelligence.

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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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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