Happy feast of Pope St. Pius X! On today’s show, Dr. Matthew Bunson talks about the legacy of the pontiff who helped guide the Church into the 20th century. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo with a preview of the Sunday Mass readings, Deacon Steven Greydanus with a review of the new film “Words on Bathroom Walls,” and NHL All-Star (and Catholic convert) John Scott to talk about this year’s hockey playoffs. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this “mellifluous” Doctor of the Church. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss how COVID-19 has been affecting mental health, Toufic Baaklini from In Defense of Christians to discuss ongoing relief efforts in Lebanon, Kris McGregor on what we can learn from Christ’s willingness to become a child, and Bobby Schindler on recently proposed standards regarding “brain death.” Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Happy feast of St. John Eudes! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this 17th century French priest who battled against the error of Jansenism. Guests include Tyler Rowley to discuss his new book, “Because of Our Fathers,” Jon Stotts from Catholic Bible Press to take a deeper look at the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, Gary Zimak on the constancy of Jesus. and Stephanie Mann on the incredible witness of the English martyr St. Swithun Wells. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks. OSB, to give a basic course in the purpose of Eucharistic Adoration. Other guests include Marlon de la Torre on what the Catechism says about evangelization, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers on the Biblical basis for Confession, and Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on the recent clarification from the Vatican on how Baptisms should be conducted. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Danielle Bean to share some tips for families who plan to homeschool for the first time this Fall. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Bear Woznick on finding our true identity in Christ, and Sarah Salama from In Defense of Christians on some of the struggles faced by Christians in Egypt. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Happy Feast of St Maximilian Kolbe! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr Matthew Bunson to the show to talk about the life, work and martyrdom of this Saint of Auschwitz. Our legal and political analyst Ken Craycraft looks at the debate over enhanced unemployment benefits through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. Stephanie Mann continues our series profiling the Martyrs of England and Wales, discussing Sts. Polydore Plasden and Edmund Gennings. And Fr Hezekias Carnazzo previews the readings for Mass on Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports and more!

Good morning! On today's show, Anna Mitchell continues our series on Caryll Houselander's "The Passion of the Infant Christ," discussing the Infant with Kris McGregor of discerninghearts.com. Dr Marcellino D'Ambrosio explains how the geography of the Holy Land causes the violent storms on the Sea of Galilee. Sarah Bassil from In Defense of Christians updates us on the dire situation in Lebanon after last week's explosion. And our Catholic counselor Kevin Prendergast discusses the advantages and cautions of tele-counseling. Plus news, weather, sports and more!

Happy feast of St. Jane de Chantal! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more of this close friend of St. Francis de Sales who founded the Order of the Visitation. Guests include Jon Stotts from Catholic Bible Press to discuss the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15, Joe Heschmeyer on the papacy as a Catholic distinctive, Rita Heikenfeld to talk about the symbolism of grapes in the Bible, and Ken Craycraft to discuss where recently announced Democratic VP candidate Kamala Harris stands on issues of particular interest to Catholics. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of St. Clare of Assisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this foundress of the Poor Clares, and close friend of St. Francis. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on the power of liturgical prayer, Marlon de la Torre on why individual Catholics are called to provide for the needs of the Church, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to explain a new Vatican document on parishes, and pediatric counselor Dr. Jim Schroeder on handling anxiety headed into the new school year. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Happy feast of St. Lawrence! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about this martyr of the early Church. Other guests include Danielle Bean to discuss being at peace with school choices, Bear Woznick on dealing with people who try to shout down your faith, and Kevin Schmiesing with a look at This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more…