Conversations with Consequences

Writer-at-large Betsy Fentress joins to discuss hospitality and friendship exploring how the art of cooking and the craft of conversation prepares the way for Christ-filled camaraderie. She presents our own "attempts at sanctified eating as a mirror of Christ’s Eucharistic gift." We also discuss the art of evangelization on college campuses with FOCUS missionary Anthony Cirillo. Father Roger Landry also joins with an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

As more schools are banning cell phones on campus, the TCA team chats about the real hazards of big tech and why kids should be shielded from social media. We also discuss the real dangers of IVF with Katy Faust who suggests pro-child policies when it comes to building families. As Father Roger Landry took the helm as the new national director of the Pontifical Missions Societies in the US this week, he offers yet another inspiring homily urging us all to be Christlike, doing "all things well." Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

The TCA team talks about a rise in young Catholic women wearing veils at Mass 'in reverence for the Eucharist' and how the mantilla graces almost every depiction of the Blessed Mother as we find protection under her mantle. We also catch up with Tom Carroll on his 'Catholic Talent Project' as he continues his renaissance of Catholic education. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

As Jewish students were asked to denounce their faith in order to enter onto UCLA's campus last semester, Mark Rienzi of the Becket Fund joins to discuss a big win for religious freedom for students at the school and how the federal court ruling should impact other schools in light of potential campus protests this Fall. We also get a glimpse of never-before seen writings by Venerable Fulton Sheen on spiritual warfare and 'this demonic age.' Father Roger Landry offers a moving homily on the climax of the Bread of Life discourse as we prepare our hearts for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio.

Author Sabrina Ferrisi joins to discuss Blessed Carlo Acutis and his canonization during the Jubilee 2025, and what we can learn from this first millennial saint who worked diligently to chart Eucharistic miracles! Tania Geist share her new book, Eucharist: The Real Presence of Christ, as we move forward into the next phase of the National Eucharistic Revival. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the news of Tim Walz joining the Democratic ticket, Ashley McGuire joins to share the greatest concerns Catholics should have regarding his record on life and religious freedom.

As the Knights of Columbus meet for their annual convention taking place in Canada this week, we talk with Damien O’Connor, the Knights’ Vice President of Evangelization and Faith Formation, all about fatherhood, fraternity, and the witness of their founder Blessed Michael McGivney. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

TCA colleague Ashley McGuire joins to discuss the scandalous Paris Olympics opening ceremony calling it "a wordless display of blaspheming bigotry followed by a faux apology." She also charts us through Kamala Harris' track record when it comes to religious freedom and the unborn. We also talk with Maureen Ferguson who now serves as a USCIRF chair to discuss the troubling religious grievances that our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua face. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

With recent statistics pointing to married couples choosing not to have children, author Tim Carney joins discussing his book, Family Unfriendly, pointing out how “American culture is a suboptimal habitat for the human family.” As we wrapped the Eucharistic Congress last weekend, we visit with FOCUS missionary Anthony Cirillo about the important work of evangelization especially within a digital age. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we prepare for Grandparents' Day this weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

Father Jason Charron joins to discuss the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump and how Catholics can come together to unify in such a moment of division. With the great showing of Angelus News at the Catholic Media Association Awards, we talk with Pablo Kay about the work of Catholic journalism especially in light of the Eucharistic pilgrimage and Congress now convening in Indianapolis. Father Roger Landry also joins with an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel

As the 4 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes are advancing toward Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress, we talk with Dr. Edward Sri about this unique moment and what impact he hopes these events will have on the hearts of Catholics--especially when it comes to understanding the true 'sacrifice of the Mass.' As the movie "Jesus Thirsts' becomes the second-highest-grossing documentary of 2024, producer Tim Moriarty disusses the impact the film is having on so many across the country. Father Roger Landry also offers an insightful homily as he himself walks the last leg of the entire Eucharistic pilgrimage. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!