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Conversations with Consequences
by The Catholic Association (TCA)
“Conversations with Consequences” is the voice of The Catholic Association, offering a weekly hour of thoughtful dialogue—with the leading thinkers of our time— on the most consequential issues of our day.
Episodes
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Ep. 391 Praying for Pope Leo & Abby McCloskey on How AI is Changing Motherhood for the Worse
As Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after his operation this week, the TCA team calls on Catholics to pray for the intercession of St. Peregrine, reflecting on his public witness and the impact it might be having on all those suffering from cancer. As AI has now even become a tool for...
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Ep. 390 David DiCerto Talks Carlo Acutis Roadmap to Reality & the Power of the Rosary with Margarita Mooney Clayton
Ahead of the feast day of St. Carlo Acutis next week, producer David DiCerto joins us to look at his hit documentary, Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality. He shares how schools and parishes across the country can host their own feast day screenings of this landmark film. Plus, we celebrate the…
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Ep. 389 Solène Tadié on France's Catholic Revival & Matt Haas on Thank-a-Priest Plus Father Petri's Quick Confession Tips
With beautiful moments still lingering after Pope Leo's apostolic journey to France, Solène Tadié joins to share her insights including the many heartfelt moments the Holy Father had visiting the "eldest daughter of the Church." Matt Haas provides an update on the Thank-a-Priest initiative and…
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Ep. 388 Daniel Payne on the Beauty of the Blackstone for Big Families & Dating with SacredSpark
With a new book about the beauty of big families coming out this fall, Catholic author and father of five Daniel Payne joins us to share his top cooking pro-tip for feeding a crowd: buy a Blackstone! Plus, as the Catholic dating app SacredSpark expands to live events in major cities across the...
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Ep. 387 Dr. Matthew Bunson on Meeting Fulton Sheen & Sarah Elliott Discusses UK's Assisted Suicide Vote
As we anticipate the beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen, EWTN’s Dr. Matthew Bunson joins us to reflect on his own childhood encounter with the legendary archbishop and why Sheen’s words still resound with young Catholics today. Then, following the recent vote on assisted suicide in the UK,...
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Ep. 386 Soon-to-Blessed Fulton Sheen on the Demonic & Dr. Gregory Popcak on Post Partum Depression
As we await the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Father Dave Tomaszycki joins us to explore writings on the devil by the soon-to-be-blessed. In On the Demonic, Sheen shifts our focus away from darkness and points us toward our greatest defenses: the blood of Jesus, the name of Jesus, and...
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Ep. 385 Grady Connolly on Visiting All 94 US Basilicas & LUMINISCENCE at St. Patrick's Cathedral
This week, the TCA team dives into sacred beauty, architecture, and the power of sacred spaces. We’re joined by Grady Connolly to discuss his new book, Basilicas: A Pilgrim's Guide to America's Most Remarkable Catholic Churches, and what it means to experience these holy sites as a pilgrim rather...
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Ep. 384 Bishop Tylka Talks Soon-to-be-Blessed Fulton Sheen & Kathleen Bowen on Faith, Family, and Film
With the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen next month, Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria joins to share some of the intimate details he knows about the soon-to-be-Blessed including the miracle that paved the way for this next step on Sheen's road to sainthood: Baby James...
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Ep. 383 Father Thomas Petri on Challenging Today's Culture & Mike Romano on Laughter, Love & Loss
Father Thomas Petri joins us to discuss his vocation to the Dominican Order and why the charism of the Order of Preachers is to engage the culture, bringing the light of Christ into the public square—especially surrounding critical issues like the severe abortion legislation recently passed in...
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Ep. 382 Erika Bachiochi's Declaration of Interdependence & Jeffrey Bruno's Life Behind the Lens
Jeffrey Bruno’s powerful photos and stories have moved hearts across the country, especially through his coverage of this past year’s National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. He joins us to share his personal journey of reversion—after decades in the heavy metal music industry—and what drives him to...
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Ep. 381 Sister Allison on Vampires & Teresa Tomeo Talks St. Francis of Assisi
On this week’s show, vampire fiction meets the Catholic faith! Sister Allison Regina Gliot joins us to discuss her In Aeternum trilogy — and how a story about vampires can actually teach us about grace, mercy, and the Eucharist. Plus, EWTN host and travel expert Teresa Tomeo takes us on a...
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Ep. 380 American Martyr: Blessed Stanley Rother & Noelle Mering on the 'No Contact' Epidemic
Joining us this week, Noelle Mering of the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses her new book, No Contact, shedding light on the seductive ideologies driving families apart—and how to restore those broken bonds. Ahead of next month’s theatrical release, Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda previews…
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Ep. 379 Miracle Hunter Michael O'Neill & Dating Advice with Catholic Matchmaker Madigan
With the sainthood causes of Rhoda Wise and Sigrid Undset making strides, "Miracle Hunter" Michael O'Neill joins us with the latest updates—including intimate details on the miracle attributed to Venerable Fulton Sheen. Later, Matchmaker Madigan shares her movement to help young Catholics find…
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Ep. 378 Edward Pentin on Targeted Attack of Ann Widdecombe & Amy Welborn on the 'End of Reading'
With the tragic news of the murder of Catholic politician Ann Widdecombe in the UK, Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register joins to share the latest details on what police are calling a "targeted attack." Then, as The Atlantic does a deep dive on the "end of reading," Catholic author and...
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Ep. 377 Msgr. Landry on SSPX & Keishera Joubert on Her Miracle Baby Born Twice Plus the Joy of Siblings
As Catholic economist Catherine Pakaluk recently highlighted the beautiful joys of siblings in The New York Times, the TCA team discusses their own experiences as mothers of large families. They reiterate the countless blessings and unique upside of a full house—including how a young sibling can…
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Ep. 376 Msgr. Roger Landry Talks Great American Saints for America 250 & Meghan Cox Gurdon on Free Range Girl
As these United States celebrate 250 years this Fourth of July, Msgr. Roger Landry discusses the Catholic roots of our country and the many great American saints including the North American Martyrs. We also get a sneak peek of Meghan Cox Gurdon's new book, Free Range Girl, coming to bookstores...
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Ep. 375 Elizabeth Lev Explores La Sagrada Familia & Emily Stimpson Chapman on Story of All Stories!
After Pope Leo's historic trip to Spain, art historian Elizabeth Lev joins to discuss the towering La Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, and Antoni Gaudi, the venerable architect who worked indefatigably on the project. Lev also discusses the impact St. Peter's Basilica had on her own faith...
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Ep. 374 Mark Rienzi on Pope Leo's Message to Becket, Dr. Gregory Popcak on Forgiveness & 70K Rosaries for Fulton Sheen
This week on the show, Becket Fund President Mark Rienzi joins Ashley McGuire to discuss a deeply moving letter sent by Pope Leo himself ahead of the firm's 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala. Then, Catholic psychologist Dr. Gregory Popcak breaks down a viral moment on forgiveness from the Holy Father’s...
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Ep. 373 Fran Maier Talks Pope Leo's AI Document & Beauty of Down Syndrome PLUS Pope Leo's Favorite Book
Fran Maier joins to share his favorite parts of Pope Leo's new AI encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' and we also mark the 100th birthday of Jerome Lejeune as the First Things editor shares intimate details about what he has learned raising a child with Down syndrome. Rebecca Dougherty also joins...
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Ep. 372 Msgr. Jason Gray on Fulton Sheen's Upcoming Beatification & Paolo Carozza Unpacks Pope Leo's AI Encyclical
We continue to sift through Pope Leo's 'Magnifica Humanitas' with Professor Paolo Carozza of Notre Dame's Law School. Also serving as chair of the Meta Oversight Board, Carozza explained why he thinks the encyclical is "a profound and prophetic document," and why there is a need now to "develop a...
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Ep. 371 Dr. Fernanda Psihas on Pope Leo's AI Document & the Feminine Genius & Rob Greving Talks the Lost Art of Courtesy
With the release of Pope Leo's highly anticipated encyclical on artificial intelligence, Dr. Fernanda Psihas, considers the document under the lens of the feminine genius as we look to the Blessed Mother for guidance to be 'weavers of hope' as the Holy Father urges us all to do. As a scientist…
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EP 370 Sam Brownback on China's War on Faith & Father Robert Spitzer on Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical
As Catholics around the world await Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI coming out early next week, Father Robert Spitzer joins to discuss what we might expect from the document especially as it pertains to the dangers of artificial intelligence and the impact this new digital arena is having on the...
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Ep. 369 Katie Prejean McGrady Talks Pope Leo XIV & Leah Libresco Sargeant on 'The Family Plan'
As we mark 1 year of a Leonine papacy, Katie Prejean McGrady joins to reflect on the accessibility of Pope Leo XIV and what it was like to MC an event with the Holy Father and 5 teens who asked about mental health, prayer life, and AI. We also look ahead to his upcoming encyclical and the lens of...
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Ep. 368 Margarita Mooney Clayton on When Mary Calls & Celebrating Pope Leo's First Year
With a new book released just this week, Margarita Mooney Clayton discusses 'When Mary Calls: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God,' a theological exploration weaving in 7 encounters with Mary who "acts as a bridge... a living spiritual mother who guides individuals through danger, loss,...
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Ep. 367 George Weigel on JPII & Antisemitism plus the Becket Fund’s Fight for Catholic Schools
As we enter into the Marian month of May, papal biographer George Weigel discusses Pope John Paul II's love for the Blessed Mother and he also touches on some of the current ills of society today including the recent rise in antisemitism and the Catholic Church in Germany's moves to ordain women…
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Ep. 366 Godsplaining Fr. Joseph Anthony Kress on Revival & Leigh Snead on Infertility Awareness
With so many young adults flocking to Mass and pondering Catholicism, Dominican Father Joseph Anthony Kress discusses his days serving as chaplain at UVA and what he is witnessing in NYC where hundreds are coming to Mass weekly looking for answers and faith. He also shares a pivotal moment in his...
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Ep. 365 Msgr. Roger Landry Calls on Trump to Apologize to Pope Leo & Maddy Kearns Talks Antisemitism & Other Sins of Speech
TCA chaplain Msgr. Roger Landry joins Ashley McGuire to discuss the recent rhetoric from President Trump attacking Pope Leo, and the need for prayer in this divisive moment. He also talks about the Pope's Apostolic journey to Africa while the Holy Father walks in the footsteps of St. Augustine....
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Msgr. Roger Landry on Soon-to-be-Saint Fulton Sheen & Father Leo Talks Social Media Evangelizing!
With a date now set for the beatification of the Venerable Fulton Sheen, Msgr. Roger Landry discusses the amazing impact Sheen had on so many. EWTN's Father Leo Patalinghug joins to discuss the intersection between feeding the faithful physically and spirtually thorugh his Plating Grace ministry....
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Ep. 363 Fr. Patrick van der Vorst: Holy Week Thru Christian Art & Msgr. Roger Landry Talks Triduum
As we mark Holy Week, Father Patrick van der Vorst walks us through the art of Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, and other legendary artists who inspire us with their vivid scenes especially during this season as we contemplate the Passion of our Lord. Msgr. Roger Landry shares all the ways we as...
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Ep. 362 Father Gregory Pine on 'Training Your Tongue' & Lisa Hendey on New Animated Chime Travelers
Out with a new book on how to "train your tongue and grow beyond the sins of speech," Godsplaining co-host Father Gregory Pine discusses how the idea of the book was borne out of contemplating confessions he had heard. Steeped in Thomistic thought, the Dominican priest points out that “The tongue…
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Ep. 361 John Scheinfeld Talks New Movie, Baseball: Beyond Belief & Kate Ashbrook on Down Syndrome Awareness Day
With baseball season officially underway, we talk with John Scheinfeld about his new film, BaseballL Beyond Belief, that explores the compelling depths of how baseball and faith intertwine in powerful and surprising ways. As we mark Down Syndrome Awareness day this weekend, Kate Ashbrook, founder...
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Ep. 360 The Digital Detox Everyone Should Do This Lent & 7 Keys to Trusting God
As we are in the thick of Lent, Andrew Laubacher joins from Humanality discussing his Digital Detox program that is changing lives across the nation by bringing his expertise to high schoolers and college kids on the real dangers of the digital world. Sifting through Neil Postman, Jonathan Haidt,...
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Ep. 359 Mark Riebling on Pope Pius XII's Secret War on Hitler & Charles Camosy on Assisted Suicide
With the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius' birthday, author Mark Riebling takes us into the role that the Pope played in not just ending the war, but to "eliminate Nazism by removing Hitler." With NY recently signing assisted suicide into law, Charles Camosy joins offering his Catholic plan for...
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Mary Eberstadt on the Catholic Response to Antisemitism & Lenten Lessons from Ben Sasse
With a surge of antisemitism growing among young Catholics, Catholic author and commentator Mary Eberstadt discusses why soon-to-be-Blessed Fulton Sheen always said: to be antisemitic is to be anti-Christian, and the role social media plays in this rampant rise we are seeing. As Ben Sasse gave us...
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Ep. 357 Bishop of Kyiv Marks 4 Years of Ukraine Crisis & Dr. Lydia Dugdale on the Lost Art of Dying
As we mark 4 years since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the bishop of Kyiv, Bishop Vitaliy Kryvytskyi joins to discuss the plight of the faithful in Kiev, surviving the cold winter months with no electricity, and clinging to Christ amid such harsh conditions. Calling it "a war against...
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Ep. 356 Bill McGurn Talks Jimmy Lai's Fate & Faith and Msgr. Landry on Blessed-to-Be Fulton Sheen
This week, Bill McGurn of the Wall Street Journal joins to discuss the fate of Jimmy Lai and what might be done to bring the 'champion of freedom' home to his family. We also discuss his journey to the Catholic faith and McGurn's own role as godfather. Marking National Marriage Week, Leigh Snead...
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Ep. 355 Father Patrick Hyde on QB Mendoza's Faith & Dr. Popcak on Mental Health in the Pews
With the Super Bowl kicking off this weekend, we sit down with Father Patrick Hyde, Catholic chaplain at Indiana University to discuss the remarkable faith of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, and the recent uptick of so many college students eager to learn about Catholicism. With Bishop...
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Ep. 354 Remembering John Allen & Alexandra DeSanctis PLUS Sarah Hurm
With thousands marching for life in Washington, D.C. last week, we talk with National Review's Alexandra DeSanctis about where the pro-life movement is now, especially as the dangerous abortion pill has become much more accessible. Sarah Hurm who headlined the March for Life joins sharing her...
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Ep. 353 Carrie Gress Discusses 'Something Wicked' & March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter
With her new book out this week, Catholic author, mother, and philosopher Carrie Gress discusses 'Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused With Christianity,' as she challenges the very foundations of feminism, and why it can never be part of the Christian ethos. With the March for Life this...
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Ep. 352 Claire Lai on Faith of Jimmy Lai, Dilbert Creator Takes Pascal's Wager, & SCOTUS
As Jimmy Lai remains behind bars, his daughter Claire Lai discusses her father's incredible faith despite the darkness of his prison cell that allows for no natural light and an extreme shortage of the sacraments. Claire shares personal memories that she and her family hold as they pray for his...
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Ep. 351 John Bishop of FORGE on Masculine Virtue & Emily Wilson Shares Dating Advice
After thousands of young adults attended SEEK, we speak with John Bishop of Forge whose talk went viral as crowds gathered to hear his take on the virtue of masculinity. We also hear from Emily Wilson who has now developed a dating app after her Instagram matchmaking post took over the internet....
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Ep. 350 Bishop Burbidge on Protecting Life at All Stages & NCOSE's Dirty Dozen List
As we usher in the New Year, Dani Pinter, Director of the Law Center for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation joins to share this year's 'Dirty Dozen List' and why they are sounding the alarm on updating the ever-so outdated Communications Decency Act, in order to protect vulnerable minds…
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Ep. 349 Filmmaker Tim Reckart on the Making of The Star & Msgr. Landry on Christmas Music
With Christmas quickly approaching and Advent drawing to a close, we talk with Catholic director Tim Reckart about his classic Christmas film, The Star, and what we can learn from the animals surrounding Jesus that night in the stable. Msgr. Roger Landry also shares his favorite Christmas songs…
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EP 348 Cardinal Dolan’s Legacy, The Dignity of Dependence, and Our Favorite Christmas Movies
With the news of Pope Leo's pick of Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan in New York, Msgr. Roger Landry reflects on the cardinal's long tenure and the impact he's had on the city and the Big Apple's growing Catholic community. Catholic convert and author Leah Libresco Sargeant...
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Ep. 347 Daniel Bielinski on His New Movie Hazel's Heart & Melissa Overmyer Talks Advent!
Set in rural North Dakota in 1920, “Hazel’s Heart” is based on the true story of a determined teenage girl’s fight to keep her two younger siblings alive in a white-out blizzard, while her father leads a desperate rescue mission through 24 hours of subzero cold. Catholic director Daniel Bielinski...
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Ep. 346 Joe Wilson on Pope Leo's Favorite Flicks & Zena Hitz Talks The Catherine Project!
Film critic Joe Wilson joins to share his take on Pope Leo's favorite flicks and the similar themes they all have, and the role film can play in forming young minds and hearts especially during this holiday season. We also talk with Zena Hitz about the Catherine Project, an open education…
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Ep. 345 Hallow's Alex Jones Talks Advent & Meghan Cox Gurdon on Reading in the Age of Distraction
As we embark on the Advent season, Alex Jones of the Hallow app joins to discuss ways to make the most of this season of waiting with his Advent challenge, Be Still, telling the story of how he founded the successful prayer app. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers some practical ways to celebrate the...
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Ep. 344 Emily Zanotti: Beautiful Mess of Little Kids at Mass & Dr. Tom Catena on Serving Sudan!
Catholic author Emily Zanotti joins the team to share her own joys and trials of taking 3 children, all under 6 to Mass, after a photo of her young son, looking very pious, went viral. She also discusses the National Catholic Youth Conference as high school students get to chat directly with Pope...
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Ep. 343 Msgr. Landry on USSCB Meeting & Dr. Maria Sophia Aguirre on Engaging with the Digital World
With Archbishop Paul Coakley now at the helm of the USCCB, TCA resident chaplain Msgr. Roger Landry joins with a birds-eye view into the Fall meeting this week in Baltimore. Christopher Byrne also joins to discuss spearheading the biggest Catholic social scene in our nation's capitol called DC...
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Ep. 342 Archbishop Cordileone on the Missing Junipero Serra Statue & Ari Schulman Talks AI + Transhumanism
After a large statue of St. Junipero Serra went missing from a freeway in South San Francisco, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone joins to discuss what he knows about the whereabouts and how the city seems to not be telling the full story. With the flooding of AI into every aspect of our lives...
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