Crisis Point

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Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "Crisis Point."

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Crisis Point episodes:

06.25.2024
Viganò Schism Trial, Rumored TLM Ban, and the Need for Militancy
Both the Vatican and our surrounding culture are attacking faithful Catholics: how should the Church Militant respond?
06.21.2024
The Future of the TLM (Guest: Cameron O'Hearn)
The director of the highly-acclaimed Mass of the Ages movie trilogy gives his thoughts on the future of his project, as well as the future of the TLM.
06.18.2024
Will the National Eucharistic Revival Be a Success?
The upcoming National Eucharistic Congress is the milestone event of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival. Will the Congress (and the Revival) be successful? How will we know?
06.14.2024
Homosexuality and the Church in Africa (Guest: Dr. Janet Smith)
There's been strong resistance in the African Church to the growing acceptance of homosexuality in the worldwide Catholic Church. We'll talk today with someone who went to Africa to discuss this important issue with Church officials there.
06.11.2024
The Rise and Fall of Archbishop Viganò
After his revelations about former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò became one of the most well-known bishops in the Church. Since then he's used his platform to promote highly controversial views, leading even some supporters to question his...
06.07.2024
The Wandering Bishop (Guest: Bishop Joseph Strickland)
Seven months ago Bishop Joseph Strickland was removed as the bishop of Tyler, Texas. What has he been doing since then, what does he think of the current state of the Church and her bishops, and what advice does he...
06.04.2024
From Never Trump to MAGA?
Why the recent felony convictions of Donald Trump are leading many former Trump critics to now support him.
05.31.2024
Tribalism in the Church Today (Guest: Anthony Abbate)
Traditional, Conservative, Progressive, Boomer, Millennial: there are many tribes within Catholicism. Is there any way we can all coexist?
05.28.2024
Is Pope Francis Becoming Based?
Recent comments by Pope Francis on the impossibility of women being ordained and against the widespread homosexuality among the clergy have raised eyebrows. Is the pope changing his views, or do these comments reflect something else?
05.24.2024
Resisting the Great Reset (Guest: Jason Jones)
The Great Reset still sounds to some like a crazy conspiracy theory. Today we'll talk about what it is, why it's real, and most importantly, how to fight against it.
05.21.2024
Harrison Butker, Pope Francis, and the Current Catholic Moment
Two competing visions for the future of Catholicism were on display last week with the Harrison Butker speech and the latest Pope Francis interview. Which one has the most energy behind it and is most likely to prevail?
05.17.2024
The Church Doesn’t Teach What You Think It Does (Guest: Jimmy Akin)
Today we’ll talk with a man who has publicly defended the Catholic Faith for more than 30 years. We'll find that Catholics often are wrong about what they think the Church definitively teaches.
05.14.2024
A Wicked Generation Seeks Signs
Millions of Americans have witnessed some amazing celestial events recently, including a total solar eclipse and the aurora borealis. Are these signs from God, perhaps of the End Times?
05.10.2024
Problems with the New Evangelization (Guest: Msgr. Charles Pope)
In an age where lots of Catholics talk about the New Evangelization while millions leave the Church, how should we share the Catholic Faith with others?
05.07.2024
Is the Catholic Church in America Becoming Conservative?
A recent AP story claims that the Catholic Church in America is being taken over by conservatives and traditionalists, pushing liberal Catholics out the door. Is this true, and if so, what does it mean?
05.03.2024
The Rise of Catholic Homesteading (Guest: Jason Craig)
Why are so many Catholic families looking into farm life? Why is homesteading becoming a popular alternative to the suburban and city life?
04.30.2024
What Should Be the Catholic Approach to Technology?
The recent controversy involving Catholic Answers' "Fr. Justin" AI program raises deeper questions: How should Catholics use technology to advance the Faith? Should we accept and use all new technologies without question?
04.26.2024
The Dangers of Liberal Catholicism (Guest: Trent Horn)
For decades "liberal" or "progressive" Catholicism has been dominant in the Catholic Church in America, deeply influencing parishes and parishioners. What are the dangers of this brand of Catholicism, and what can we do to combat it?
04.23.2024
Conservatism, Inc. Continues Its Decline
Waffling on abortion, spending billions on foreign wars, playing identity politics, defending moral evils: the Conservative Establishment has little to do with actual conservatism these days. What is the political path forward for conservative Catholics?
04.19.2024
My Visit with Sister Wilhelmina
I recently returned from a trip to Gower, Missouri to venerate Sister Wilhelmina, founder of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, and an incorrupt.
04.05.2024
Defending the Papacy Against the Orthodox, Sedevacantists, and Hyperpapalists (Guest: Erick Ybarra)
Defending the papacy has always been a primary obligation of Catholics engaging in apologetics, but in the era of a weak pope, it becomes particularly challenging. We'll give practical tips on how to take on all challengers.
04.02.2024
The Fastest Growing Religion in America is LGBTQism
A recent survey revealed continued decline in the practice of Catholicism and other mainline religions. One of the biggest factors was the dramatic rise in the LGBTQ religion.
03.26.2024
Pre-'55 vs. '62 vs. '69: A Holy Week Comparison
The 20th century saw many changes to the Catholic liturgy; none more so than during Holy Week. What changes were made, why were they made, and did they help Catholics enter into Holy Week more deeply?
03.22.2024
How to Inspire Catholic Men (Guest: Michael Mason)
The Catholic Church is undergoing a crisis of masculinity. Most parishes are dominated by women, and men are rarely at the forefront of spiritual leadership in a parish. What can be done to reinstate men as spiritual leaders?
03.19.2024
Traditional Catholicism in 2024: Joys and Challenges
Traditional Catholics face a number of challenges in 2024, but not everything is dire in tradville. We'll discuss the most important issues that impact traditional Catholics right now.
03.15.2024
Is Ireland Still Catholic? (Guest: Connie Marshner)
The Catholic Church has a long and deep history in Ireland, but does the Faith remain on the Emerald Isle?
03.12.2024
Fiducia Supplicans Strikes Again
Fiducia Supplicans exposed deep divisions within the Catholic Church, and now it is reaching its tentacles beyond the Church to scuttle attempts at union with non-Catholic churches.
03.08.2024
Why Religious Indifference is Deadly
8 out of every 10 Catholics believe that other religions can lead to eternal life. How does this religious indifference impact the Catholic Church's ability to live out her mission to convert the entire world to Catholicism?
03.05.2024
Closing the Border Is a Pro-life Issue
Many Catholics— and most Church leaders— support a more open border policy in the United States. But is that truly the most pro-life position?
03.01.2024
Catholic Obedience to Unfaithful Church Leaders (Guest: Peter Kwasniewski)
How can a Catholic be obedient when Church leaders promote same-sex blessings, shut down authentically Catholic liturgies, and continually undermine the Faith?
02.27.2024
Why I Don't Believe in a 6-Day Creation
A small but growing number of Catholics are embracing "young earth creationism," which believes that the earth is only thousands of years old and was created in six 24-hour days. Why do I not join them?
02.23.2024
Creation, Evolution, and Catholicism (Guest: Dr. Gerard Verschuuren)
Man has always wondered about where we have come from and how we were created. Religions have given various answers, and in recent centuries so has science. How does a Catholic evaluate these claims in light of our faith?
02.19.2024
Is the "Reverent Novus Ordo" the Same As the TLM?
An ongoing debate among conservative and traditional Catholics is whether a reverent Novus Ordo Mass is an equivalent replacement for the traditional Latin Mass.
02.16.2024
The Secret Weapon to End the Crisis in the Church (Guest: David Torkington)
We all are frustrated with the crisis in today's Church, but what can we do about it? Our guest today will answer that question.
02.13.2024
Are Women Deacons Coming to the Catholic Church?
There's been much talk recently at the highest levels of the Catholic Church about the possibility of women deacons, and one theologian close to Pope Francis says that he's in favor of it. Are women deacons even possible in the...
02.09.2024
A Radical “Third Way” of Catholic Discipleship (Guest: Rob Marco)
Are traditional Catholics too insular? Do they focus too much on the liturgy at the expense of evangelization and the works of mercy? Our guest today will challenge us with what he says is a "third way" that encompasses the...
02.06.2024
Did Newman Say We Could Disobey the Pope?
St. John Henry Newman lived at a time when a Catholic's obligation of obedience to the pope was hotly debated. What he wrote can be challenging today both for those who advocate for total obedience and for those who "recognize...
02.02.2024
Lenten Devotions in the Home (Guest: Suzan Sammons)
Eric Sammons is joined by his wife Suzan to talk about growing up as a cradle Catholic, how they met, and her new book on Lent.
01.30.2024
Can Catholics Still “Follow the Science?”
The reputation of "Science" is in tatters for many people, leading some to question things that were previously assumed by just about everyone. What is the proper Catholic approach to evaluating the claims of scientists?
01.26.2024
The Ongoing War Between Catholicism and Communism (Guest: Kristen Theriault)
Since its inception in the 19th century, Communism has always been at war with the Catholic Church. We'll discuss at why that is, and look to some heroic examples of Catholics who resisted the atheistic system.
01.23.2024
Should Catholics Vote in 2024?
Crisis Editor Eric Sammons recently wrote an article arguing that Catholics should consider not voting in the 2024 presidential election. Needless to say, it got a lot of pushback, which we're going to address today on the podcast.
01.19.2024
How Tolkien’s Catholic Faith Impacted His Writings (Guest: Dr. Ben Reinhard)
It's well-known that J.R.R. Tolkien was Catholic and that his faith influenced his writings. But how did his participation in the liturgy impact his writings and his imagination?
01.16.2024
May Catholics Hope That Hell is Empty?
Recently Pope Francis said that he likes to think of Hell as empty and hopes it is. What are the theological and practical implications of such a view?
01.12.2024
A New and Different College Arises (Guest: Jacob Imam)
A new Catholic college is starting up this year, and it promises to offer a very different kind of education.
01.09.2024
The Clergy Scandals Continue...
The Church is awash in clergy scandals, from the troubling writings of a head of a major Vatican dicastery to the depraved activities of well-known priests. What is a Catholic to do in the face of such corruption?
01.05.2024
Understanding Church History (Guest: Joseph Pearce)
To understand our current times we need to understand history. We need to see the good, the bad, and the beautiful of the story of our salvation.
01.03.2024
2024: The Path Forward for Catholics
Catholics have been debating how to react to the crisis in the Church for some time now: Should we ignore Rome and focus on our family/parish/community? Or should we actively resist the scandals and corruptions coming from the Vatican?
12.28.2023
2023: The Year Pope Francis Went Too Far?
A year that began with the death of Pope Benedict XVI ended with an open revolt against Pope Francis. After a decade of "making a mess," it appears even the bishops are tired of the constant battles and controversies of...
12.22.2023
Battle of the Catechisms (Guest: Aaron Seng)
Since the beginning of Christianity there have been catechisms to help the faithful understand Church teaching. In recent decades, however, catechisms are often used in an attempt to change Church teaching. A new catechism attempts to return to the original...
12.19.2023
Let’s be honest about Pope Francis and blessing same-sex couples
The new Vatican document approving the blessing of same-sex couples has caused a lot of controversy in the Catholic world, and sadly, many Catholics are not being forthright about what the document says.

What's Crisis Point about?

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Crisis Point episodes:

Viganò Schism Trial, Rumored TLM Ban, and the Need for Militancy

The Future of the TLM (Guest: Cameron O'Hearn)

Will the National Eucharistic Revival Be a Success?

Homosexuality and the Church in Africa (Guest: Dr. Janet Smith)

The Rise and Fall of Archbishop Viganò

The Wandering Bishop (Guest: Bishop Joseph Strickland)

From Never Trump to MAGA?

Tribalism in the Church Today (Guest: Anthony Abbate)

Is Pope Francis Becoming Based?

Resisting the Great Reset (Guest: Jason Jones)

Harrison Butker, Pope Francis, and the Current Catholic Moment

The Church Doesn’t Teach What You Think It Does (Guest: Jimmy Akin)

A Wicked Generation Seeks Signs

Problems with the New Evangelization (Guest: Msgr. Charles Pope)

Is the Catholic Church in America Becoming Conservative?

The Rise of Catholic Homesteading (Guest: Jason Craig)

What Should Be the Catholic Approach to Technology?

The Dangers of Liberal Catholicism (Guest: Trent Horn)

Conservatism, Inc. Continues Its Decline

My Visit with Sister Wilhelmina

Defending the Papacy Against the Orthodox, Sedevacantists, and Hyperpapalists (Guest: Erick Ybarra)

The Fastest Growing Religion in America is LGBTQism

Pre-'55 vs. '62 vs. '69: A Holy Week Comparison

How to Inspire Catholic Men (Guest: Michael Mason)

Traditional Catholicism in 2024: Joys and Challenges

Is Ireland Still Catholic? (Guest: Connie Marshner)

Fiducia Supplicans Strikes Again

Why Religious Indifference is Deadly

Closing the Border Is a Pro-life Issue

Catholic Obedience to Unfaithful Church Leaders (Guest: Peter Kwasniewski)

Why I Don't Believe in a 6-Day Creation

Creation, Evolution, and Catholicism (Guest: Dr. Gerard Verschuuren)

Is the "Reverent Novus Ordo" the Same As the TLM?

The Secret Weapon to End the Crisis in the Church (Guest: David Torkington)

Are Women Deacons Coming to the Catholic Church?

A Radical “Third Way” of Catholic Discipleship (Guest: Rob Marco)

Did Newman Say We Could Disobey the Pope?

Lenten Devotions in the Home (Guest: Suzan Sammons)

Can Catholics Still “Follow the Science?”

The Ongoing War Between Catholicism and Communism (Guest: Kristen Theriault)

Should Catholics Vote in 2024?

How Tolkien’s Catholic Faith Impacted His Writings (Guest: Dr. Ben Reinhard)

May Catholics Hope That Hell is Empty?

A New and Different College Arises (Guest: Jacob Imam)

The Clergy Scandals Continue...

Understanding Church History (Guest: Joseph Pearce)

2024: The Path Forward for Catholics

2023: The Year Pope Francis Went Too Far?

Battle of the Catechisms (Guest: Aaron Seng)

Let’s be honest about Pope Francis and blessing same-sex couples

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