Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Catholic Current
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| Looking Back on 35 Years as a Jesuit (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/15/25 | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:46:38 | |
On this unique episode of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue walks us through his decision to join the Society of Jesus, what he gave up, and what he gained. Using those reflections, he explores how we can all live better. Show Notes Reflections on 25 Years of Religious Life Mary, human nature made perfect Nebraska bishop calls for prayers to Mary before Trump–Putin meeting on Feast of the Assumption Why playing board games is a great nightly ritual AI Resurrection: Grief and Digital Life After Death The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify | |||
| Harsh Truths about Divorce (Leila Miller) 8/14/25 | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:46:33 | |
Leila Miller returns to challenge what you think you know about divorce. In the name of 'comfort,' some have twisted Church teaching, normalizing divorce and making annulments the default. The result? Catholic communities that no longer truly honor the sanctity of marriage. Show Notes Influencers vs. Saints: Why Teaching the Faith Requires Character, Formation, and Maturity Vatican turns to ‘hot priests’ to spread faith in the digital age Pope greets Vatican Radio journalists as they go live from St Peter's Square Multiple children have been rescued from a secret underground bunker The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify | |||
| Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/1/25 | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:46:30 | |
In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue raises the issue of the denial of truth, and the refusal to address it in favor of misguided notions, both within Catholic circles and the broader world. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power: Pieper, Josef What will make people more likely to accept the “truthiness” of truth? Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies by Marilyn McEntyre Why Johnny Can’t Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers Speak with Conviction in Typography Poem by Taylor Mali Algocracy: Government for the New World Order The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify | |||
| Whatever Happened to Christian England? (John Rist) 3/27/25 | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:51:27 | |
We welcome scholar John Rist to the show, who explains where and when England began to turn its back against Christianity. He makes the compelling argument that Catholics and even clergy are failing today to defend the Faith, because they have not learned how. Show Notes Prominent English Scholar Says His Country’s Decline Began With the Reformation England’s Decline: As ‘Our Lady’s Dowry’ Wanes, Is the Catholic Faith Set for a Revival? A Brief History of Our Annihilation (Fr. McTeigue) - Crisis Magazine The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify | |||
| Bringing Light to the Darkness (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., Elea Hofman) 07/09/21 | 09 Jul 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Father McTeigue continues the "Let's Talk About This" series with a look at redefining sex, then we welcome Elea Hofman with a positive story of hope. The show wraps with Weekend Readiness. | |||
| Advice for Newly Married Couples (Kerry Foley) 07/07/21 | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:52:14 | |
We welcome back Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Kerry Foley to share some advice for the newly married, and the not so new too.
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| Reclaiming the Professions for Life & Family (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 07/06/21 | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
It is time to reclaim the professions for life and family. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse returns to the show to explain how she is highlighting that at the Ruth Institute's Survivor's Summit
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| The Washington Post vs US Bishops (Fr. Robert McTeigue, Fr. Casey Jones) 07/02/21 | 02 Jul 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Father McTeigue, SJ breaks down a recent Op-ed in the Washington Post which addressed the US Bishops, Politicians, and Eucharistic Coherence. Then Fr. Jones joins the program to give a pastor's perspective. The show wraps up with Weekend Readiness. | |||
| Is the Church Respected in Canada? (Kennedy Hall) 07/01/21 | 01 Jul 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
We explore churches on fire, government restrictions, and the future of the Church in Canada with Kennedy Hall. | |||
| Toolkit for Concerned Parents (Charles Fain Lehman) 06/30/12 | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
To help concerned parents we welcome Charles Lehman of the Manhattan Institute to explain his new toolkit for parents which defines terms and offers strategies to fight back. | |||
| ENCORE: Confronting Cancel Culture (Sarah Corriher) 06/29/21 | 29 Jun 2021 | 01:08:31 | |
YouTuber and Political Commentator, Sarah Corriher returns to discuss how to confront Cancel Culture. Sarah stays for an extra exclusive Podcast Only segment. | |||
| Foster Care & Religious Freedom (Kelsey Dallas) 06/28/21 | 28 Jun 2021 | 00:52:15 | |
To give up an update on the Supreme Courts' recent ruling on foster care and religious freedom we welcome journalist Kelsey Dallas from Deseret News. | |||
| Congressional Catholics – Let’s Tell the Truth (Fr Robert McTeigue, SJ) 06/25/21 | 25 Jun 2021 | 01:18:17 | |
Instead of a regular Friday episode of The Catholic Current, we bring you an extended play version as Fr McTeigiue breaks down, line by line, the recent "Statement of Principles" signed by Catholic members of the U.S. Congress. | |||
| Correcting Social Justice Rhetoric (Dr. Bruce Gilley) 06/24/21 | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
How do we respond to Social Justice language? Dr. Bruce Gilley, professor of political science at Portland State University joins the show to explain what this all means and the cheat sheet he's created to help you respond. | |||
| Let's Take a Closer Look: Peter, Judas, and the Eucharist | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:12:39 | |
Why is there a Saint Peter but not a Saint Judas, when both were apostles who betrayed Christ? Father Robert McTague explores the difference between repentance and despair, linking it to the Eucharist and the necessity of the papacy. He invites all Christians to embrace the fullness of the faith, where the Church, the sacraments, and the Real Presence of Christ sustain us on our journey home. Watch on YouTube: Peter, Judas, and the Eucharist | |||
| Indefensible Tax Dollar Spending (Tom Jones, Paris Dennard) 06/23/21 | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:51:49 | |
Today we have a conversation about how tax dollars are being spent in indefensible ways. First, researcher Tom Jones explains the "Pork Map" that he has helped to develop, then GOP National Spokesperson Paris Dennard discusses the moves the Biden administration is pursuing to publicly fund abortion. | |||
| Prophecies of St Hildegard (Anthony Stine) 06/22/21 | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Anthony Stine returns to share some of the prophecies of St Hildegard and to comment on what is going on in the Church and the world this week.
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| The Bishops Talked –Will They Act? (Bishop Michael Olson) 06/21/21 | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth TX returns to the show with an update of what was discussed at the meeting of the Bishops last week. | |||
| The Battle of Bunker Hill (Ned Ryun) 06/18/21 | 18 Jun 2021 | 00:52:18 | |
Ned Ryun of American Majority joins the show to help us explore the sometimes forgotten history of Bunker Hill in Boston.
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| The War on Gratitude (Dave Morrison) 06/17/21 | 17 Jun 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Social Commentator, Musician, and co-host of Blue Collar Logic, Dave Morrison returns to explore Gratitude and why we need more of it in our lives. | |||
| Is Racial Segregation Coming Back? (Dr. Mark Bauerlein) 06/16/21 | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
We explore with Dr. Mark Bauerlein of FirstThings if Racial Segregation is making a comeback in Universities and our culture. | |||
| The Great Apostasy (Michael Hichborn) 06/15/21 | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:52:18 | |
Michael Hichborn, President of the Lepanto Institute returns to discuss hot topics in the Church and the world, including the German Bishops, satanic music on a Catholic campus radio station, and the upcoming Great Apostasy Conference. | |||
| Staying with the Catholic Church (Dr David G. Bonagura) 06/11/21 | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:52:18 | |
Dr. David Bonagura, Professor of Theology at St Joseph's Seminary of NY returns to the show to explain why we need to stay with the Catholic Church. | |||
| Confronting Cancel Culture (Sarah Corriher) 06/08/21 | 08 Jun 2021 | 01:08:47 | |
YouTuber and Political Commentator, Sarah Corriher returns to discuss how to confront Cancel Culture. Sarah stay for an extra exclusive Podcast Only segment. | |||
| Are Christians in Africa Being Ignored? (Raymond Ibrahim) 06/07/21 | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Middle East expert Raymond Ibrahim returns to explain the current political climate in the Middle East and juxtapose how persecuted Christians in Africa are being ignored.
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| Will A.I. Dehumanize Us? (Rob Marco) 3/25/25 | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:51:27 | |
We welcome Rob Marco to discuss the effects of artificial intelligence on our lives. In all of the focus on what we can gain from this technology, might we pause to consider what we lose? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Humans > Humanity - Crisis Magazine Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business Why Matter Matters: Philosophical and Scriptural Reflections on the Sacraments The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
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| Contagious Faith During & After Covid (Phil Lawler) 06/04/21 | 04 Jun 2021 | 00:52:49 | |
Philip Lawler dissects how Church leaders and the faithful responded during the Covid- Interruption. | |||
| Government, Gender & American Institutions (Terry Schilling) 06/03/21 | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:52:18 | |
Today we welcome Terry Schilling, President of American Principles Project to explore governmental changes and push back to transgender issues.
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| St Pius V & Pell’s Prison Journal (Professor de Mattei, Cardinal Pell) 06/02/21 | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Two special guests call us from the Vatican today. First Professor Roberto de Mattei explains why he wrote an important book on Pope St Pius V. Then George Cardinal Pell tells us about his time in an Australian prison and why he wrote a journal of his experience. | |||
| Defending Family & Country Against Propaganda (Matt Archbold) 06/01/21 | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:51:59 | |
Matt Archbold returns for Timely Topics Tuesday to discuss Patriotism, Family, Conspiracies, and Propaganda. | |||
| Memorial Day Special (Jeff Gottesfeld, Dan LeRoy) 05/31/21 | 31 May 2021 | 00:56:55 | |
On this Memorial Day we welcome Jeff Gottesfeld to tell us about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Dan LeRoy explores early American Catholic patriots. | |||
| Connecting with Our Inherent Dignity (Nicole Caruso) 05/28/21 | 28 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
We welcome mother, author, professional makeup artist, and beauty consultant Nicole Caruso to discuss dignity, fashion, and her new book. | |||
| Is Systemic Racism on the Rise? (Eric Kaufmann) 05/27/21 | 27 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Eric Kaufmann, an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute and professor of politics at Birkbeck College joins the show to explore if racism is really on the rise. | |||
| Discipleship & Catholic Education (Dr. Edward Sri, Thomas Carroll) 05/26/21 | 26 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Exploring Discipleship & Catholic Education with Dr. Sri from FOCUS and Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston, Thomas Carroll. | |||
| Where Is Germany Leading the Church? (Matt Gaspers) 05/25/21 | 25 May 2021 | 00:52:18 | |
Matt Gaspers of Catholic Family News returns to explore what the German Bishops have planned on their Synodal Path. | |||
| Chivalry for the Modern Man (Brad Miner) 05/24/21 | 24 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Brad Miner, the Senior Editor of The Catholic Thing, joins the show to discuss Chivalry and his book The Complete Gentleman.
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| Let's Take a Closer Look: Finding Our Way in the Dark | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:12:47 | |
We all experience spiritual desolation, those times when we feel like we are alone in darkness. Using Ignatian spirituality, Fr. McTeigue can help us to find our way back towards the light. Watch on YouTube: Finding Our Way in the Dark | |||
| The Streets of San Francisco (Erica Sandberg) 05/21/21 | 21 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Journalist Erica Sandberg joins the show to update us on the current state of homelessness, crime, and public order in the Bay Area.
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| Propaganda in the Academy (Dr. Mark Crispin Miller) 05/20/21 | 20 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
NYU Professor and author, Dr. Mark Crispin Miller tells us his story and how he's fighting back after some student in his class on propaganda created their own conspiracy to get him fired. | |||
| White People’s War on Western Civilization (Lipton Matthews) 05/19/21 | 19 May 2021 | 00:52:18 | |
Lipton Matthews joins the show today to explain why he thinks white people are leading a war to destroy western civilization. | |||
| Fauci, Biden, and the Vatican (George Neumayr) 05/18/21 | 18 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
George Neumayr from The American Spectator, returns for Timely Topics, to explain what is going on with Fauci, Biden, and the Vatican this month. | |||
| How to Destroy Western Civilization (Dr. Peter Kreeft) 05/17/21 | 17 May 2021 | 00:52:04 | |
Dr Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College returns to discuss his new book on Western Civilization.
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| Consequences of the Equality Act (Dr. Gabrielle Girgis) 05/14/21 | 14 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Dr. Gabrielle Girgis from the Ethics and Public Policy Center helps us understand the Equality Act and it's potential consequences. | |||
| Is America a Pagan Nation? (Eric Sammons) 05/13/21 | 13 May 2021 | 00:52:18 | |
Eric Sammons editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine, join the show to discuss why he thinks America in now a Pagan Nation, what he means by that and what we should do next.
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| Spiritual Attack Strategies (Fr Bill Watson, SJ) 05/12/21 | 12 May 2021 | 00:52:18 | |
Today we welcome Fr Bill Watson, SJ from Sacred Story Institute to explore strategies for dealing with Spiritual Attacks. | |||
| Keeping Family Courts Accountable (Megan Fox) 05/11/21 | 11 May 2021 | 00:52:20 | |
Award-Winning Journalist Megan Fox, returns to discuss keeping family courts accountable and some of what she has uncovered.
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| Corporations–Friend or Foe? (Saurabh Sharma) 05/10/21 | 10 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Saurabh Sharma, President of American Moment and co-host of Moment of Truth joins the show to explore whether Corporations should be considered Friend or Foe. | |||
| Can We Be Good Without God? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/21/25 | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:51:26 | |
In today's episode of Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue analyzes the history of those who have created worldviews and ideologies that exclude God while attempting to enact a utopian vision. He also scrutinizes some contemporary advocates of such policies, and shows exactly where their arguments fall apart. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Can we be Good without God? On the Political Meaning of Christianity Liberty: Rethinking an Imperiled Ideal Against Fate: An Essay on Personal Dignity Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come Kansas City lawsuit over stolen Host 3-year-old is Hero for Braving the Dark to Help Great-Grandma After Bloody Fall: ‘Yay, I did it!’ UK drops to its unhappiest world ranking to date – here's why The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
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| Priesthood Discernment and Scivias (Fr. Michael Zimmerman) 05/07/21 | 07 May 2021 | 00:51:49 | |
Fr. Michael Zimmerman, assistant Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Boston and adjunct Scripture Professor at St. John’s Seminary tells us about a new vocational video series called Scivias. | |||
| Defending Freedom, Families & Life (John Whitehead, Connor Semelsberger, Mary Beth Waddell) 05/06/21 | 06 May 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
We start with John Whitehead from the Rutherford Institute to explore the status of liberty one year after the lock down. Then Connor Semelsberger and Mary Beth Waddell from The Family Research Council explain where life issues stand after Biden's first 100 days. | |||