Conversations with Consequences

Word on Fire's Haley Stewart discusses the need for challenging children's literature. Inviting all readers to enter what G.K. Chesterton called “the glorious fairyland of George MacDonald," Haley discusses The Golden Key and why "children need to be steeped in fairy tales that don’t gloss over the dark and ugly parts of the world." We also talk with Monica Kelsey about safe haven baby boxes and her own moving story that inspired their creation. 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 we mark Black History Month, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers offers his Catholic take on racism, what's wrong with critical race theory, and why a relationship with Jesus is what matters most. With Ash Wednesday kicking off the penitential season of Lent next week on February 14, the TCA team talks the true story behind St. Valentine, and how we can mark the day in a unique and meaningful way. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we mark World Day of Marriage on Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With a new movie telling on Mother Cabrini in theaters March 8, filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde joins with a glimpse into this amazing saint's life who defied all the odds even with doctors saying she only had a year to live, reminding us all: 'You can serve your weaknesses or you can serve your purpose.' Considered patron saint of immigrants, Monteverde said 'Cabrini was not about immigration. She was about the immigrant.' Jeanne Mancini of March for Life also joins with a look at the great turnout at the march in DC and the state marches that are taking place across the country! 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 we mark one-month since the DDF's document on same-sex blessings, we talk with Father Jeffrey Kirby who offers a pastor's view of the new declaration lamenting the confusion that its sown within his own parish. As it's just been one week since the March for Life, Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review discusses the vibrant young pro-life movement she witnessed in the snowy streets of DC during the march, and ways we can actually get somewhere on abortion. 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 tens of thousands march for LIFE in our nation's capital, we talk with Brian Clowes of Human Life International about ways to build a true culture of life in our post-Roe world. With the liberal media embracing open marriages and promoting polyamory, Ashley McGuire joins to discuss the true beauty of marriage and family, pointing to statistics that show married couples with children are the happiest! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With March for Life events this month, we talk with Sister Ann Immaculee and Sister Marie Veritas of the Sisters of Life all about the profound experience at SEEK 2024 and what we can expect from the upcoming Life Fest! With the strong words from Pope Francis on the evils of surrogacy, we talk with Katy Faust of Them Before Us about the wounds that this inflicts on all involved. 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 pro-life events kicking off across the country this month, we hear all about San Francisco's Walk for Life West Coast celebrating 20 years this January! Eva Muntean discusses headliners including Live Action's Lila Rose and pro-life momentum on the ground in California! As we remember Pope Benedict XVI marking one year since his passing, we revisit with Edward Pentin about his his life and legacy--and what we are still learning from this saintly man. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel as we celebrate the Epiphany. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As Christmas is cancelled in the Holy Land, Father Benedict Kiely of Nasarean.org shares his thoughts on the plight of Christians in Bethlehem this winter. He also expounds on the latest news from the Vatican regarding same-sex blessings. Marie Miller also joins as she is pivoting away from secular music to songs with a Catholic and faith-filled focus. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily on the Holy Family and Mary, Mother of God as we look to this Sunday's Gospel and NYE. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we head into the last weekend of Advent and prepare our hearts for the Nativity of Our Lord, Archbishop Cordileone joins on ways to spend our last days of Advent with Mary, sharing two new Advent carols, including a musical version of setting G.K. Chesterton’s poem, 'A Christmas Carol.' With a Texas abortion case making headlines recently, Mary Fiorito introduces us to Keara Burke who tells us all about her son Rory who lived a short 6 days after being born with Trisomy 18. Burke shares her own journey and what we can learn when we follow God's will over our own. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for not only the last Sunday of Advent but Christmas day! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe this week, we hear about a new book entitled: Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy. Joseph and Monique Gonzalez trace how God prepared the Americas for conversion before Our Lady even appeared. We also chat with Jerry Jenkins about The Chosen and his book series that fleshes out the show's characters even more--in an effort to share the Gospel message with even more fans of the show. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday ay 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!