Conversations with Consequences

Is the Holy See working to hold talks with the Taliban? Veteran Vatican journalist Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register joins Dr. Grazie Christie this week to discuss the devastating situation in Afghanistan and the potentiality of the Vatican intervening to help so many desperate families trying to flee the country, especially persecuted Christians. We also learn all about the amazing work that the Sisters of Life are doing with Sister Mary Grace alongside our good friend Kathryn Lopez of the National Review who works steadfastly alongside the sisters working to help desperate women choose life. Father Roger Landry also shares an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am ET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

With the dire situation unfolding in Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes hold of major cities, Dr. Grazie Christie turns to Religious Freedom Institute's Vice President Eric Patterson for a real look at what is happening and what we as Catholics can do to help those suffering, especially the persecuted Christians. Dr. Scott Hahn also joins with a look at his latest book, 'The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture: How the Bible Became a Secular Book,' and the work Dr. Hahn is doing with priests and seminarians to combat this trend. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the news of Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation amid a bombshell investigation into sexual harrassment allegations, TCA colleague Ashley McGuire joins to discuss all the victims of Governor Cuomo including the elderly given their treatment during the first wave of the COVID pandemic as well as the unborn who suffer from some of the most expansive abortion laws in the country. We also chat with Dr. Theresa Burke, executive director and founder of Rachel's Vineyard, discussing the important work of helping post-abortive women and men heal from terrible trauma. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with attorney Heather Hacker regarding an amicus brief filed at the Supreme Court supporting Mississippi’s ban on most elective abortions after 15 weeks. Submitted on behalf of The Catholic Association, the brief reflects how far modern technology has gone to show the true humanity in the womb, offering perspectives from 3 female physicians. Given the recent gripping testimony heard on Capitol Hill of a Uyghur survivor of China's detention camps, we revisit with Steven Mosher to discuss the latest in the dire situation for religious minorities in 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/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Mike Aquilina about what he calls the Church’s original social justice struggle--examining the long history of abortion--and how Catholics have always led the way in condemning the atrocious act. Editor-in-Chief of Angelus News Pablo Kay also joins with a look at Catholic journalism and the heavy work of informing the Faithful about issues that impact our lives today, especially fighting against the currents of secularism. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare for this Sunday's Gospel! Listen Saturday at 7am ET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA co-host Leigh Snead talk with Noelle Mering of the Ethics and Public Policy Center's Theology of Home project about the challenges facing parents and students in the wake of critical race theory and how best to combat this 'woke ideology' infiltrating schools across the country. TCA colleague and co-host Ashley McGuire also joins to discuss her recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, It’s 98 Degrees Out. Why Is My Child Wearing a Mask? We also talk with a young Cuban-American millenial Stephanie Almeida about the ongoing Cuban protests that have sparked government crackdown. 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 the International Religious Freedom Summit wrapped this week, Tom Farr, President of RFI, joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson, highlighting harrowing testimony given including a two-time survivor of China’s detention camps in Xinjiang. Author and political columnist Tim Carney also joins with a look at his recent book, 'Alienated America' set now on the back-drop of a post-pandemic world. Father Roger Landry also offers a thought-provoking homily on this week's Gospel! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pm ET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson talk with Leah Libresco about the upcoming Mississippi abortion ban case and an opportunity the Supreme Court has in resetting the terms of the abortion debate, with a look at the 'moving target of viability.' Carrie Gress of Theology of Home also joins to discuss true feminism and the perils of a 'child-free by choice movement' being heralded in the secular sphere. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel.

As the US Bishops work to create a document on the Eucharist, we talk with Father Thomas Petri about Eucharistic coherence and the miraculous moment all of us can witness and take part in every day at Mass. Father also talks about the Real Presence breaking down what the Catechism truly means by Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. At the bottom of the hour, TCA co-host Maureen Ferguson also joins as Mary Fiorito of the Ethics and Public Policy Center offers a preview of the Mississippi abortion ban case as it heads to the Supreme Court this Fall. Father Roger Landry also offers a thought-provoking homily for your 4th of July weekend! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Dr. Grazie Christie and TCA colleague Ashley McGuire talk to Abigail Tucker about her new book, "Mom Genes:  Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct," offering insightful new research on how motherhood transforms not only the body but mind. Father Jeff Kirby also joins with his new book, "Way of the Cross for Loved Ones Who Have Left the Faith," a very important read post-pandemic. Father Roger Landry also offers a beautifully moving homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!