The Catholic Current

We welcome back author and scholar Dr. Anthony Esolen to discuss how we can rebuild culture thought his web magazine, Word and Song. How can music, poetry, and positive media end the addiction to the cult of the expert?

• The Temptations of the Intellectual
  

We welcome back YouTuber, podcaster, and theologian Kristin Barlow to discuss the effects of growing in holiness. How is it that we become more of ourselves as we approach Christ?

• Kristin's YouTube Page
  

We welcome Dr. John Grondelski of Crisis Magazine to discuss the effect that a lack of Faith and gratitude has on our celebration of holidays. Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts where he discusses true gratitude.

• Three Months of Dangerous Holidays
  

We welcome back Mary Carmichael of Homeschool FlipHouse for a podcast-extended conversation meant to help out parents who have decided to try homeschooling for the first time. What are the common pitfalls and temptations towards discouragement, and what happens when you persevere? How can homeschooling be a part of the liturgy of the Domestic Church?

• Homeschool FlipHouse
  

In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses why the Devil hates masculinity, and why that is harmful to everyone. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to discuss the call of Christ the King ahead of Sunday Mass.

• What's a Manly Man and How Can We Get More of Them?
  

We welcome back author and scholar Raymond Ibrahim to continue the conversation about the defenders of Christendom from Islamic invasion. What can the unsung heroes from Eastern Europe teach us about the defense of the rights of God?

• Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam
  

We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine about liturgical music. Is there a connection between the loss of Faith and the loss of sacred music in worship?

• WARNING: The Music at Mass May Be Harmful to Your Soul
  

We welcome back Jerome German to discuss the sacrament of Confession with his article in Crisis Magazine. Why is it so misunderstood, and why has it fallen into disuse? Father finishes by introducing Timeless Thoughts to further expand on confession and it's true place in the process of conversion.

• Bring Back the Box
  

We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days For Life to discuss the disturbing push for post birth abortion in this podcast extended episode. How should we respond?

• 40 Days for Life
  

In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the interplay between faithful Christians and government, and reads selections from his newly released book from Ignatius Press, Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era.

• Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era