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 details about the cross of infertility and the joy they both found in adoption. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for Christ the King Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

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 especially men to sign up for this virtual boot camp in living a virtuous life! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

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 outside abortion facilities in the UK, investigative journalist Madeleine Kearns joins to share her jaw-dropping research as the 'thought-police' are clearly alive and well, terrorizing those that pray. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

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--especially as enter into November. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

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 Floridians will confront. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

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 talk the a veteran dad of 16 kids, Conor Gallagher of Tan Books, offering his roadmap for a Well-Ordered Family. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we prepare for World Mission Sunday this weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET and 5pmET on EWTN radio!

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 the power of this Marian prayer--and what the mysteries teach us about our faith. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

"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 current demographic winter, offering insights gleaned from 3 books that hit on the topic of parenting all from different perspectives. With life on the ballot this November in Florida and beyond, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami discusses the truth behind Amendment 4 and reminds us that as Catholics, "we are not second-class citizens." Father Roger Landry also offers us an inspiring homily as we look ahead to Respect Life Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

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 talk with Dr. Susan Bane of AAPLOG about the medical failures that led to the deaths of 2 women in Georgia. We also hear from Father Roger Landry offering an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

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 Christie and Ashley McGuire also discuss the need for formation in light of so many celebrity conversions and also the plight many teen girls face growing up in the digital age. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!