Kresta in the Afternoon

By Ave Maria Radio

For decades, Al Kresta captivated listeners with conversations of consequence on the Things That Matter Most. With the New York Times in one hand and the Catechism of the Catholic Church in the other,... more

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March 20, 2021 SPECIAL: St. Joseph the Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary (19 Mar 2021)
Kresta in the Afternoon celebrates the Solemnity of St. Joseph the Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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1h 31min
March 18, 2021 Which West is Worth Saving? (18 Mar 2021)
Al has more comments on the church's teaching on same-sex marriage and vaccines. Then Al interviews Joe Pearce about what people mean when they want to save western culture. Then Al interviews Steve Ray about what St. Joseph would have been like.
In the second hour, Al interviews Robert Tunmire about male spirituality and how men can share their faith and work.
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1h 35min
March 17, 2021 Why We Cover COVID-19 Vaccines This Way (17 Mar 2021)
Al shares a response to a listener regarding our coverage of COVID-19 vaccines. Then Al interviews Fr. Thomas Weinandy about the Trinity.
In the second hour, Al interviews Brand Miner and George Marlin about the Irish heritage of the Archdiocese of New York. To close, Al interviews Bill Cook about the differences between the real and the pop-culture version of St. Patrick.
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1h 34min
March 16, 2021 Are the German Bishops Heading for Schism? (16 Mar 2021)
Al has thoughts on some recent headlines. Then Al interviews Dr. Greg Popcak of Ave Maria Radio's More2Life. They discuss the recent Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith document reaffirming bans on blessing gay unions and they discuss the domestic church.
In the second hour, Al interviews Knox Thames of the Obama and Trump administrations about the death of Shahbaz Bhatti. And to close, Al interviews Eduardo Echeverria, professor of philosophy and theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit about the CDF document and the German bishops.
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March 15, 2021 No Blessings for Same-Sex Unions (15 Mar 2021)
Al is back! He has comments on the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's responsum today regarding the blessings of gay unions. Then Al interviews Dr. Monica Miller about her book about the theology of the film The Passion of the Christ.
In the second hour, Al interviews Anna Carter from Eden Invitation, a pastoral ministry for young people who struggle with same-sex attraction. Then Al interviews George Wiegel about his new book.
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March 12, 2021 Who Cares about the Royal Family? (12 Mar 2021)
Matthew Bunson is our guest host today. He first interviews Benedict Rogers from Hong Kong Watch about the current situation in that country and China. Then Matthew interviews K.V. Turley from EWTN Great Britain about the royal family, COVID-19, and the new "hate crime" law in Scotland.
In the second hour, Matthew interviews Ed. Condon from Pillar Catholic about the royal family and relativism, the current synodal process in Germany, and more church news. To close out the show, Matthew interviews Royce Hood whos unborn son has Potters Disease. They are looking for a miracle from Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
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March 12, 2021 Practical Tips for Discernment (11 Mar 2021)
Al interviews Fr. Mitch Pacwa to talk about the Proverbs and the spiritual wisdom that they hold.
In the second hour, Al interviews Fr. George Elliott about practical tips for discernment. Then Al interviews Fr. Chris Alar about suicide.
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March 10, 2021 What Makes Pope St. Gregory the Great so Great? (10 Mar 2021)
Al interviews Steve Ray about what would have actually happened in the Stations of the Cross. Then in the second hour, Al has thoughts on what it means when you say "I'll pray for you." Then Al interviews Dr. William Cook about the what makes St. Gregory so great.
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March 10, 2021 What do the Bishops say about the Vaccines? (9 Mar 2021)
Jerry Usher, co-host of EWTN's Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie, is our guest host today. Jerry first interviews Dr. Matthew Bunson, executive editor of EWTN News and the National Catholic Register. They discuss the Pope's recent trip to Iraq and whether or not this could be his last papal trip. Then Jerry interviews Michael O'Neil, host of The Miracle Hunter on EWTN Radio and They Could Be Saints on EWTN television. They discuss the recent discovery of the body of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun.
In the second hour, Jerry interviews Dr. Steve Doran, a member of Nebraska's COVID-19 task force about the morality of COVID-19 vaccines. They he interviews Noelle Mering about authentic Catholic femininity. And to close Jerry interviews Sandra Miesel about the importance of St. Joseph.
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March 05, 2021 "Who Do Who They Say I Am?" (4 Mar 2021)
In the first hour, Al interviews Dr. Peter Williamson about St. Paul's letter to the Galatians; it is the only letter written to a region and not a specific church.
Then in the second hour, Al interviews Trent Horn about "imposter Jesuses" We have all heard this: Jesus the Republican, Jesus the Democrat, Jesus the Homosexual, Jesus the Non-violent Activist, Jesus the First and Greatest Creation. Al and Trent look for the authentic Jesus.
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1h 31min

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The podcast currently has 2,926 episodes available.