Conversations with Consequences

After a large statue of St. Junipero Serra went missing from a freeway in South San Francisco, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone joins to discuss what he knows about the whereabouts and how the city seems to not be telling the full story. With the flooding of AI into every aspect of our lives including the classroom, Ari Schulman of the New Atlantis joins to share his greatest concerns about these new technologies including the dangers of smartphones that have completely changed our social landscape. Marking 6 months since the election of the first American-born Roman Pontiff, Father Thomas Petri joins to discuss. Plus, as we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica with Msgr. Roger Landry! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we mark All Souls Day and remember the dead this November, Sister Danielle Victoria joins to discuss her unique path to becoming a religious sister through art, and how she alongside Sister Theresa Aletheia live 'memento mori' everyday. Spearheading a new podcast together that attempts to shed light on spiritual abuses within the church, she says listening is the most crucial step in helping those suffering from unspeakable wounds. We also go across the pond to the UK to discuss a Catholic revival brimming in the UK, and why protecting life at all stages is so important. Msgr. Roger Landry also helps us as we remember the Four Last Things. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Hong Kong activist Frances Hui who was granted political asylum here in the US speaks about her own arrest warrant and why Catholics in Hong Kong deserve the Church's leadership, not silence. We also talk with Becket's Joe Davis about the ACLU's attack on St. Michael and St. Florian in an effort to block these beautiful statues from being erected outside a public building. Msgr. Roger Landry also joins with a look at Venerable Fulton Sheen. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Archbishop Joseph Naumann joins to share the heartbreaking details of his own father's murder and how he has learned to forgive the man that stole his dad from him. Although the horrific event changed his life, he says, "I firmly believe that my dad’s love for my mom, me, and my brother survived his death," even leading him to his vocation. With a Supreme Court case looking at pro-life pregnancy centers coming in November, filmmaker Cindy Morales joins with a sneak-preview of her new documentary, Fake Clinics?, chronicling the smears and attempts to dismantle them by the pro-abortion regime. As we look ahead to World Mission Sunday, Msgr. Roger Landry tells about how important this work is, and why Pope Leo is urging all the faithful to "help the missions." Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Bishop Michael Burbidge joins this week to discuss not only his important work making sure all of the Arlington Diocese's Catholic schools are inclusive to children with special needs, but also to share his experience praying the Rosary with them marking the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary. His Excellency also voices his concern over the threat of a constitutional amendment being considered on abortion within Virginia and why the consistent life ethic must always be applied to our understanding of life at any stage. Jennie Bradley Lichter also joins as she is gearing up for her first march as president of the March for Life, revealing the theme, why the recent FDA abortion news is so troubling, and a very important case that all pro-lifers should know about. Msgr. Roger Landry also talks about Cardinal John Henry Newman, soon-to-be-doctor of the Church as we celebrate his feast day today. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With a new movie recounting his harrowing experience surviving terrible burns as a 9-year old, Catholic speaker and survivor John O'Leary shares his journey from unspeakable grief to a life of inspiration. Coming to theaters Oct. 10, Soul on Fire stars William H. Macy, John Corbett, telling the true story of a man's survival against all odds, and he relives it every day "every time he makes his way to the Eucharist," reminding us that the real symbol of our faith is the cross. With new apps that really endanger young girls, Clare Morell joins to share why parents should ditch devices for the sake of their children's sanity and safety. Msgr. Roger Landry also joins as we mark the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux and what we can learn from the Little Flower. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As Catholic faithful across the country are concerned about pro-abortion politician receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Archdiocese of Chicago, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield joins to discuss why he thinks the award should not be granted. We also talk with Mary Kate Zander of Illinois Right to Life about the longstanding relationship the pro-life organization has had with the archdiocese. We also talk with Gia Chacon about her amazing work across the globe with For the Martyrs plus one of the gravest concerns over the future of AI: the targeting of Christians and the persecuted Church. Msgr. Roger Landry also marks the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As the nation grapples with anti-Catholic violence at Annunciation Catholic school and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, TCA resident chaplain shares the Catholic response to the division and grief many are feeling, calling on all of us to lead with courage and conviction to share the truth of the Gospel to a very wounded world. Vatican analyst Edward Pentin joins to discuss the Duchess of Kent, the first senior royal to become Catholic in 300 years, as millions remembered her this week as she was laid to rest. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With a new poll released this week from the NBC Newsdesk on Gen Z's take on marriage and happiness, we talk with Brad Wilcox of the National Marriage Project about what this means socially and politically for our country. We also talk with Emily Zanotti about her viral Substack on cooking and why the kitchen is the heart of the domestic church. Msgr. Roger Landry also shares insights as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Pope Leo XIV this weekend! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With a new movie coming to theaters next week telling the harrowing true life account of St. Maximilian Kolbe, filmmaker Anthony D'Ambrosio joins to share what compelled him to make this film given his own suffering. We also talk with billboard-topping singer/songwriter Marie Miller about why she is inspired by our two new soon-to-be-saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. Msgr. Roger Landry also shares his insights into the life of Carlo is known as the "saint in sneakers."