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| Should We Study the Older Rites? (Fr. Michael Rennier) 4/14/26 | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:45:58 | |
We welcome back Fr. Michael Rennier to discuss whether knowledge of older rites enriches contemporary worship, fosters humility and obedience, and helps safeguard the Church’s sacramental life and spiritual heritage. Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Should a Novus Ordo Catholic be familiar with older liturgies? | Fr. Michael Rennier's Substack Watch the Mass of the Ages Trilogy How Not to Say Mass, Third Edition: A Guidebook on Liturgical Principles and the Roman Missal A Beginner's Guide to the Traditional Latin Mass Know Your Mass: Fr. Demetrius Manousos, O.F.M., Cap., Addison Burbank The False Hope of a “More Apostolic Church” | New Oxford Review Holy Week was a different religion What Many Priests No Longer Believe - Homiletic & Pastoral Review | |||
| LTACL: Opinions About the Pope? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:06:21 | |
It seems that everyone has an opinion about the pope; and it seems that the pope has (or is expected to have) an opinion about everything. How does a faithful Catholic navigate the confusion? Father McTeigue offers some guidance. Watch on YouTube: Opinions About the Pope? | |||
| A Catholic Response to Infertility (Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead) 3/26/26 | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:51:29 | |
We welcome author and radio host Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead to discuss her book Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive. How can couples navigate the emotional and spiritual trials of infertility without losing hope, and what does it mean to live a truly fruitful life when parenthood does not unfold as expected? Show Notes Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive MyCatholicDoctor - Faithful Healthcare You Can Trust Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead - Website Conversations with Consequences - EWTN 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 | |||
| The Development or Disruption of Doctrine? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 11/11/25 | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:46:27 | |
We welcome back historian Dr. Darrick Taylor to speak about the development of doctrine. What has the Church historically taught about the death penalty, and can it change? How does the recent pronouncement regarding Mary as Co-redemptrix compare to Cardinal Newman's description of doctrinal development? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Pope Leo and the Death Penalty Charade - Crisis Magazine The Truce of '68 Revisited - Crisis Magazine By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed: A Catholic Defense of Capital Punishment Fr. Peter Totleben, O.P on Co-Redemptrix Development of Doctrine and Its Discontents - 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 | |||
| What Ever Happened to Free Speech? (Cherise Trump) 02/24/22 | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:52:45 | |
Father is joined by Cherise Trump, the Executive Director of Speech First, to discuss free speech on college campuses, self-censorship, and how a student should respond in situations of attempted campus censorship. | |||
| The St. Gallen Mafia (Julia Meloni) 02/23/22 | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
Author Julia Meloni joins us to discuss her thrilling new book: The St. Gallen Mafia: Exposing the Secret Reformist Group Within the Church. Is this group real, who are the players involved, and what the significance of this group? You don't want to miss this one. | |||
| All Eyes On Ottawa (Kennedy Hall) 02/22/22 | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
Author and journalist Kennedy Hall of LifeSiteNews returns to give an update on the situation in Canada, as well as to discuss what the recent actions of Prime Minister Trudeau might mean for the United States and the rest of the world.
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| Big Tech Is Not Your Friend (Allum Bokhari/Michelle Malkin) 02/21/22 | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
In today's special double-guest episode, we first welcome back author and Technology Correspondent Allum Bokhari to discuss the most recent overreach by Big Tech regarding the Canadian trucker's fundraising campaigns. We then welcome back author and journalist Michelle Malkin to discuss why she was banned from Airbnb along with her husband for simply speaking at a conference.
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| What Ever Happened to Empathy? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 02/18/22 | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
In the Friday portion of Let's Talk About This, Father addresses the differences between sympathy, empathy, and pity, before asking if we are building a moral house in which we want to live. The show finishes with Weekend Readiness. | |||
| Parish Life After Covid (Fr. Casey Jones) 02/17/22 | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
We welcome back to the show Father Casey Jones of the Diocese of Venice, FL to discuss the state of parish life two years into the Covid Interruption. | |||
| Pop Culture & Traditional Values (Bill Whittle & Nick Laing) 02/16/22 | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
Father McTeigue is joined by political and social commentator Bill Whittle as well as graphic artist and video game industry veteran Nick Laing to discuss the ascendance of the anti-hero, and how to use the available tools and technologies to tell worthwhile stories. | |||
| Is Satanism Going Public? (John Horvat II) 02/15/22 | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
In this Timely Tuesday, Father McTeigue is joined by John Horvat II to discuss the rise in overt satanism in our culture: from satanist clubs in schools to a conference this past weekend. They then discuss issues in the church and the world, and Father finishes with Timely Thoughts for the Saint of the day.
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| From Liberal Democracy to Global Totalitarianism (Dr. Thaddeus Kozinski) 02/14/22 | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:22:12 | |
On this special episode of The Catholic Current, Dr. Thaddeus Kozinski joins us to discuss the shift from liberal democracy to global totalitarianism. Be sure to listen all the way through, as Dr. Kozinski stays on for an additional 30 minutes of interview not heard in the normal broadcast version. | |||
| Does Your Parish Have a Future? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 02/11/22 | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
Today on Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue looks at the state of parish life and then asks the challenging question: Does your parish have a future? He finishes as always with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. | |||
| LTACL: Repentance—Are You Doing It Wrong? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/10/25 | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:06:16 | |
Do you go to confession and consider that the slate has been wiped clean? If so, you might be doing it wrong. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Repentance—Are You Doing It Wrong? | |||
| Elevator Pitches For Classical Education (Joshua Gibbs) 02/10/22 | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:51:56 | |
We welcome author and lecturer Joshua Gibbs of GibbsClassical.com to discuss the importance of classical education. What is the value of old books, and what is the proper role of a teacher in the classroom? | |||
| Covid Masks: Facts & Fantasies (James Agresti) 02/09/22 | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
We welcome back James Agresti, president and co-founder of Just Facts to discuss the scientific data surrounding face masks. Has the science changed in the past year? | |||
| The Church: For Better & for Worse (Matt Gaspers) 02/08/22 | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
We welcome Matt Gaspers of Catholic Family News to look through some of the hot headlines in the news of the Church. What is going on with the Synod on Synodality, and is there any good news to be found in this news cycle? | |||
| Why Can’t People Understand Each Other? (Kristin Barlow) 02/07/22 | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:52:14 | |
We welcome Kristin Barlow to the show to discuss how she uses comedy to promote self knowledge and character development through her YouTube channel, "dear kristin". | |||
| Is It Time for TV To Die? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 02/04/22 | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
In this Friday format, Father begins with Let's Talk About This, where he takes a critical look at the mental and spiritual impact of broadcast television. He finishes with Weekend Readiness, to help you prepare for this upcoming Sunday Mass. | |||
| New Voices in Catholic Media (Gregory Luna/Mario Costabile) 02/03/22 | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:51:45 | |
On this double feature of The Catholic Current, Father McTeigue first welcomes Gregory Luna to introduce his new YouTube channel "5-Minute Catholic Apologetics". Why did he start the channel, and why focus on apologetics? We then welcome back Mario Costabile from Array of Hope to discuss his transition from secular to Catholic media, and to alert us to the upcoming program launching: "Rise up-Live!" | |||
| Do School Boards Dislike Parents? (Shannon Joy) 02/02/22 | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
We welcome to the show wife, mother, and radio host Shannon Joy to discuss how she became an "accidental activist" after getting arrested for attending and speaking up at school board meetings. | |||
| What Ever Happened to Canada? (Kennedy Hall) 02/01/22 | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
On this Timely Tuesday, we welcome back author and journalist Kennedy Hall to discuss current events in Canada. Why are Canadian truck drivers in the news, what response have they received from media and government, and how he sees this playing out in the future. Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts.
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| The Next Supreme Court Nomination (Adam White) 01/31/22 | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
Today we welcome Adam White of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer and the upcoming nomination to the Supreme Court. Who are the likely nominees, and what will the nomination process look like? | |||
| No, You Can’t Be Pro-Choice and Catholic! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 01/28/22 | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:52:17 | |
In today's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue talks about true Catholic freedom, and again outlines what conscience is and is not in order to explain the moral madness of those who claim to be both Pro-Choice and Catholic. He finishes by helping you prepare for Sunday Mass with Weekend Readiness. | |||
| Do We Still Need Missionaries? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/7/25 | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:46:39 | |
In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue examines the missionary history of the Church, and considers how it relates to the attitudes of many in the Church today. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Deadly Indifference: How the Church Lost Her Mission, and How We Can Reclaim It: Eric Sammons Holy Mass - Jubilee of the Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies (26 October 2025) On Mary as Mediatrix of All Graces by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange - OnePeterFive Voters Chose Violence - Creative Minority Report Farmworkers Are Heroes After Rescuing 20 Children from Burning School Bus in California 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 | |||
| Is America Breaking Up? (Michael Anton) 01/27/22 | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
We welcome Michael Anton of the Hillsdale College D.C. campus to discuss the growing divide within America, and what could be done to correct it. | |||
| What I Saw at the March For Life (Terry Schilling) 01/26/22 | 26 Jan 2022 | 00:52:13 | |
We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss what he saw at the March for Life, what might be on the horizon for the Pro-Life movement, and how to support and promote large families in America. | |||
| The Rise of the Religiously Unaffiliated (George Neumayr) 01/25/22 | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
In this Timely Tuesday we welcome back George Neumayr of The American Spectator to discuss the rise of the religious "nones", the effect of secularized religion, and the increasing criminalization of Christianity. Father McTeigue wraps up with Timely Thoughts. | |||
| False Positives in Prenatal Genetic Screening (Dr. Tara Sander Lee) 01/24/22 | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
We welcome back Dr. Tara Sander Lee of the Charlotte Lozier Institute to discuss the effects of prenatal screenings, the important difference between medical screenings and medical tests, and how technological advances are being used today to encourage abortion. | |||
| The Catholic Antidote to Mass Manipulation (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/21/22 | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
In today's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue presents some grave warnings regarding the spread of tyranny, and then offers the timeless Catholic antidote to such movements. He finishes by helping you prepare for Mass with Weekend Readiness. | |||
| Scripture, Tradition & Science on the Real Presence (Dr. Stacy Trasancos) 01/20/22 | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
We welcome back Dr. Stacy Trasancos to discuss the roles of Faith and Science regarding miracles, and how not to put the Faith on trial through her new co-authored book: Behold, It Is I. | |||
| Speaking for the Unborn (Dr. Steven A. Christie) 01/19/22 | 19 Jan 2022 | 00:51:55 | |
Former Pro-Choice advocate Dr. Steven A. Christie joins Fr. McTeigue to introduce his important new Pro-Life resource and to discuss the art of presenting compelling arguments for Life. | |||
| Learning to Live with Tradition (Anthony Stine) 1/18/22 | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:51:56 | |
Anthony Stine from Return to Tradition joins Fr. McTeigue for Timely Tuesday to discuss Tradition and Synodality. | |||
| The Transformation of NYC Public High Schools (Ray Domanico) 01/17/22 | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
We welcome back Ray Domanico of the Manhattan Institute to outline the state of New York City public high schools schools, and to discuss the proper role of high school in the life of a young adult. | |||
| Building Hope in 2022 - Fund Drive Highlights 01/14/22 | 15 Jan 2022 | 00:48:23 | |
Highlights of our Two-Day Fund Drive, sharing some clips from the past year. | |||
| Rogue Priests? (Michael Hichborn) 11/6/25 | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:45:42 | |
An Organization of Dissident Priests Is Being Supported by Bishops and Cardinals—Why? We welcome Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to explain. Show Notes Catholic Priests and Bishops Promote Dangerous Trans Ideologies - The Lepanto Institute Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here's Why – Catholic World Report 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 | |||
| How Catholicism Started Modern Science (Gary Michuta) 01/12/22 | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:51:57 | |
How did the Catholic worldview lay the foundation for modern science? We welcome back author and apologist Gary Michuta of Hands on Apologetics to discuss this and more. | |||
| The Top Media Lies of 2021 (Sarah Corriher) 01/11/22 | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
In this Timely Tuesday, we welcome back Sarah Corriher to discuss lies in the Media, the things you aren't allowed to say out loud, and ideologies within the schooling system. Fr. McTeigue wraps up with Timely Thoughts. | |||
| A Year of Madness, Mayhem & Tyranny (John Whitehead) 01/10/22 | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
2021 was a year of Madness, Mayhem, and Tyranny. John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute returns for a look back and a glimpse of where we are headed if we do nothing.
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| Spiritual Weapons for the New Year - Let’s Talk About This (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 01/07/22 | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
In this first "Let's Talk About This" of 2022, Fr. McTeigue outlines common attack strategies of the Devil and offers the spiritual weapons to counter them. | |||
| The Higher Education Cancelations of 2021 (Matt Lamb) 01/6/22 | 06 Jan 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
Today we welcome Matt Lamb of The College Fix to walk through some of the noteworthy "cancellations" in 2021 higher education. | |||
| The Culture War is Lost - Now What? (Michael Warren Davis) 01/05/22 | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
We welcome Michael Warren Davis, contributor to Crisis Magazine to discuss the Culture War and what to do next.
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| Limiting Women’s Sport to Biological Females (Terry Schilling) 01/04/22 | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
On this Timely Tuesday Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project returns to discuss Women's Sports, Cancel Culture, and hope for our country. | |||
| One-Way Ticket to Liturgical Reform (Phil Lawler) 01/03/22 | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:52:16 | |
We welcome back Phil Lawler of Catholic Culture.org to discuss his views on the motives and applications of Traditionis custodes. | |||
| Light and Dark in the Christmas Season (Kevin Wells) 12/23/21 | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:52:45 | |
Author, speaker, and evangelist, Kevin Wells returns to discuss his recent trip to Ireland, keeping Christ in Christmas, and the work of World Villages for Children. | |||
| Will the Revival of Catholic Schools be Stopped? (Thomas Basile) 12/22/21 | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:52:15 | |
Today Thomas Basile, host of 'America Right Now' on Newsmax joins us to discuss the victories, challenges, and opponents of Catholics Schools.
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| LTACL: Better Ghostwriters for the Church? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/5/25 | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:07:28 | |
When a recent cleric referred to the Traditional Latin Mass as a spectacle, did he know what he was saying? Was he aware of the recent spectacles being promoted in his diocese and beyond? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Better Ghostwriters for the Church? | |||
| Is There a Catholic Case for Gun Ownership? (Eric Sammons) 12/21/21 | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:52:45 | |
On this Timely Topics Tuesday we welcome back Eric Sammons of Crisis Publications to discuss his recent article on Catholics and Guns, the latest move in the suppression of the Traditional Mass, the hottest topics from 2021, and what he expects for the new year. | |||
| States Stepping Up to Secure Our Borders (Gene Hamilton) 12/20/21 | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:52:45 | |
Texas and Missouri came out victorious defending national sovereignty after a Fifth Circuit Court denied the Biden Administration's attempts to abandon the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). Gene Hamilton from America First Legal joins the show to get us up to date. | |||