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The Simple Truth

by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network

The Simple Truth was hosted by Jim Havens on The Station of the Cross Media Network. No new episodes are currently being produced. The focus of the show is authentically receiving, living, and transmitting the simple Truth of Jesus and His Catholic Church. We're in challenging times, but we are made to rise up and meet the challenges before us with Christ. We'll be proclaiming all that is good, true, and beautiful, applying it to real life, and we won't shy away from the difficult topics, especially lifting up the truth in those areas where it is most unpopular, and therefore most needed. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: "The disciple of Christ consents to 'live in the truth,' that is, in the simplicity of a life in conformity with the Lord's example, abiding in his truth. "If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth." Join us live on the radio, on YouTube, Facebook, or listen to the podcast!

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  1. Time Is Running Out: A Final Warning to Pro-Life and Political Leaders (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 1/30/26

    1/30/26 - In our final episode, Jim and Father Stephen Imbarrato confront what may be the most critical question facing the pro-life movement today: Is the window rapidly closing for our leaders to stand unequivocally for Constitutional personhood for the preborn? With abortion embedded in law,...

  2. Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity (Dr. Carrie Gress) - 1/29/26

    1/29/26 - Jim sits down with author, philosopher, and scholar Dr. Carrie Gress to unpack her book Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity from Sophia Institute Press, examining why modern feminist ideology—despite often appealing language about equality and...

  3. Blessed Jordan of Saxony: The Saint Who Rebuilt the Dominicans (Joanne Wright) - 1/28/26

    1/28/26 - When St. Dominic died in 1221, the future of the newly founded Dominican Order was far from secure—but the man elected to succeed him, Blessed Jordan of Saxony, would prove decisive in shaping its destiny. We’ll examine how Jordan, a brilliant Paris-trained theologian and gifted…

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  4. I’m a Man, and Abortion Nearly Destroyed Me (Sean Corcoran) - 1/27/26

    1/27/26 - Abortion is often framed as a woman’s issue. In this raw and unfiltered Catholic testimony, Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life, explains why that story is incomplete — and dangerously false. At 19 years old, Sean lost his first child to abortion. What followed wasn’t freedom or closure,...

  5. They Said the Abortion Pill Was “Safe.” Here’s the Truth. (Pam Stenzel and Rachel Owen) - 1/26/26

    1/26/26 - As chemical abortion pills rapidly replace in-clinic procedures, abortion is being reframed as a private, at-home “solution” that often leaves women physically vulnerable, emotionally overwhelmed, and cut off from real medical care. We're joined by friend of the show and longtime…

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  6. How I Knew God Was Calling Me to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (Fr. Joseph Duffy, FSSP) - 1/20/26

    1/20/26 - Fr. Joseph Duffy shares a candid and personal account of how God led him to the Catholic priesthood and the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter. Raised in a devout Catholic family in Massachusetts and educated at a small Catholic school run by the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,...

  7. Boston Nativity Scandal: Priest Defies His Bishop, Police Remove Rosary-Praying Catholics, & More! (CJ Doyle) - 1/19/26

    1/19/26 - The Archdiocese of Boston finds itself once again at the center of national controversy following a Dedham parish’s decision to remove the figures of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph from its Nativity scene and replace them with a political sign reading “ICE WAS HERE,” implying the Holy Family...

  8. Why Not Personhood Now? The Question the Pro-Life Movement Avoids (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 1/16/26

    1/16/26 - What does it really mean to defend life, and where, exactly, is the line being drawn? Jim Havens and Fr. Stephen Imbarrato offer a direct and unfiltered examination of the question many avoid asking: Why not personhood now? Moving beyond slogans and incremental talking points, they...

  9. The Immaculate Heart of Mary & God’s Plan for America: Why the Message of Fatima Matters Today (Rex Teodosio) - 1/15/26

    1/15/26 - One hundred years after the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, the world is facing wars, moral collapse, and global upheaval exactly as she foretold, yet the core message of Fatima remains largely unknown and ignored. In this interview, Rex Teodosio discusses the TFP booklet The...

  10. Fulton J. Sheen: Life, Legacy & the Road to Beatification (Joanne Wright) - 1/14/26

    1/14/26 - We’ll tell the remarkable story of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, tracing his journey from a brilliant Midwestern seminarian to one of the most recognizable Catholic voices of the 20th century, and now a man on the brink of beatification. We look at Sheen’s years as a professor and…

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  11. Don't Forget: Church History DIDN’T Start in the 1960s! (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 1/13/26

    1/13/26 - Bishop Joseph Strickland issues a timely reminder to Catholics who may have been taught, implicitly or explicitly, that Church history effectively began in the 1960s. Drawing from his recent podcast episode titled “When the Council Becomes the Compass,” he challenges the tendency to…

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  12. Americans United for Life (John Mize) - 1/12/26

    1/12/26 - The fight for life in America is increasingly being decided in courtrooms, legislatures, and the public square. We’re joined by John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life, to discuss how pro-life laws are crafted, defended, and advanced across the nation, and why the legal system…

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  13. Our Mainstream Pro-Life Leaders Are STILL Getting It Wrong… (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 1/9/26

    1/9/26 - Jim and Fr. Stephen Imbarrato examine the growing divide within the pro-life movement and to ask a question many are thinking but few are willing to say out loud: will mainstream pro-life leaders finally wake up? In the wake of Dobbs, abortion did not end - it was decentralized…

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  14. Sexual Integrity Isn't Outdated... Young People Are Being Lied To (Pam Stenzel) - 1/8/26

    1/8/26 - In a culture that relentlessly pushes confusion about love, sex, and identity, many young people are left wounded, disoriented, and searching for meaning. National speaker and author Pam Stenzel calls young people back to God’s original design for love, sexuality, and the human person....

  15. St. Dominic Savio: A Saint for Young Catholics! (Joanne Wright) - 1/7/26

    1/7/26 - St. Dominic Savio was not a monk, priest, or martyr: he was a joyful Italian teenager who believed sanctity was possible even in the noise and temptations of youth. Born in 1842, Dominic entered St. John Bosco’s Oratory of Valdocco at just 12 years old, where his cheerfulness…

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  16. How the Adoratio Foundation Is Leading A GLOBAL Eucharistic Adoration Movement! (Andrew Niewald) - 1/6/26

    1/6/26 - A worldwide renewal is taking place through Eucharistic Adoration, and the Adoratio Foundation is helping lead that movement by placing Jesus truly present in the Eucharist at the heart of parish and diocesan life. In this conversation, Andrew Niewald, President of the Adoratio…

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  17. From Brokenness to Peace: A Catholic Guide to True Healing (Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR) - 1/5/26

    1/5/26 - Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR, reflects on the Catholic understanding of healing as a journey that engages the whole person—heart, mind, body, and soul. He explores how wounds formed by sin, suffering, trauma, and regret can leave lasting effects, and how Christ patiently draws the…

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  18. Servant of God Julia Greeley: From Slavery to Sainthood (Joanne Wright) - 12/31/25

    12/31/25 - Born into slavery in Missouri, scarred for life by violence, and left with only one working eye, Julia Greeley arrived in Denver with nothing the world would call success. What she did have was an unshakable love for Jesus Christ, especially present in the Blessed Sacrament, and a...

  19. What Is Marriage According to the Catholic Church? (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 12/30/25

    12/30/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland joins us to unpack the truth about marriage in light of his pastoral reflection “Una Caro, One Flesh: A Shepherd’s Word on Marriage,” responding to confusion surrounding the Church’s witness to this sacred vocation; he reaffirms that marriage is not a cultural...

  20. Entering Canaan: Healing Hearts After Abortion (Theresa Bonopartis) - 12/29/25

    Theresa Bonopartis, Founder of Entering Canaan, joins us for an in-depth conversation about the life-changing work of this Catholic ministry dedicated to healing after abortion. Rooted in the mercy of Jesus Christ and faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, Entering Canaan provides...

  21. Changing the Culture Now: How Catholics Can Lead the Pro-Life Revolution (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 12/12/25

    12/12/25 - The culture around life is at a crossroads, and Catholics have a crucial role to play. In this video, we explore practical ways to defend life, influence society, and inspire a culture that respects the dignity of every human being—from conception to natural death. Learn how prayer,...

  22. Visio Divina Explained: Deepening Your Prayer Life Through Sacred Art (Derek Rotty) - 12/11/25

    12/11/25 - Join us for an inspiring conversation with Derek Rotty, author of Praying with Sacred Art: Pondering the Mystery of Redemption Through Visio Divina, as we explore how beauty draws the soul to Christ and how sacred art can become a powerful doorway into contemplative prayer. In this...

  23. Science, Service, and the Sacraments: My Journey to Becoming a Catholic Lawyer (Nathan Loyd) - 12/9/25

    12/9/25 - Nathan Loyd shares the remarkable journey that carried him from a childhood fascination with science to studying aerospace engineering at the University of Notre Dame, serving in the United States Air Force (where he continues to serve in the reserves), and ultimately becoming a lawyer...

  24. Pro-Lifers Betrayed: The Leadership Crisis No One Wants to Admit (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 12/5/25

    12/5/25 - We take an honest look at the crossroads facing the pro-life movement and why bold, unflinching leadership is now more critical than ever. With the Trump administration showing a willingness to cast pro-lifers aside, the need for powerful voices like Lila Rose and Kristan Hawkins has...

  25. Abortion Is Unconstitutional: Making the Legal Case (Allan Parker) - 12/4/25

    12/4/25 - Allan Parker, President of The Justice Foundation and former legal counsel for Norma McCorvey ("Roe") and Sandra Cano ("Doe"), returns to unpack the argument that abortion is fundamentally unconstitutional. Parker lays out the original meaning of the Constitution, explains how Roe v.…

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  26. Who Is Brother Marcel Van? The Hidden Saint of Vietnam (Joanne Wright) - 12/3/25

    12/3/25 - Brother Marcel Van, a Vietnamese Redemptorist known as the "Apostle of Love," grew up in a small Catholic village in northern Vietnam, where he experienced a profound personal conversion to Christ as a child. Embracing radical humility and mystical intimacy with God, he followed St....

  27. When Expecting Doesn’t Happen: Turning Infertility into a Journey of Hope (Dr. Marie Meaney) - 12/2/25

    12/2/25 - Jim sits down with Dr. Marie Meaney to discuss her book "When Expecting Doesn't Happen: Turning Infertility into a Journey of Hope." As a bioethicist, Dr. Meaney brings a wealth of knowledge on the ethical, medical, and spiritual dimensions of infertility and reproductive technologies.…

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  28. The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (Dr. Joseph Meaney) - 12/1/25

    12/1/25 - Dr. Joseph Meaney, Senior Fellow of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, examines the growing threats posed by artificial intelligence to human dignity, conscience, and the moral order. He warns that AI-driven technologies, if left unchecked, risk reducing human life to data…

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  29. Who Was Maria Esperanza? Visions, Miracles & Catholic Mysticism (Joanne Wright) - 11/26/25

    11/26/25 - Maria Esperanza de Bianchini was born on November 22, 1928, in Barrancas, Venezuela, and from the age of five experienced mystical visions, including Thérèse of Lisieux appearing from the Orinoco River and giving her a red rose. At twelve, gravely ill, she saw the Our Lady of the…

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  30. The USCCB Incident and the Truth About Vatican II (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 11/25/25

    11/25/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland unpacks his pastoral letter, "The Truth About Vatican II", revealing that while the Council was born from holy intentions, it was also shaped by human frailty and deliberate infiltration that has contributed to widespread confusion in the Church. He explains…

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  31. The Truth About Post-Abortion Trauma — And God’s Plan for Healing (Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR) - 11/24/25

    11/24/25 - Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR, joins us to address the deep wounds and hidden suffering experienced by women and men after abortion. With compassion, clarity, and the heart of a true shepherd, Fr. Roaldi explains why no sin is beyond God's mercy, how Christ longs to restore every soul,...

  32. Personhood Rising: A Catholic Call to Defend Every Human Life (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 11/21/25

    11/21/26 - We explore the growing movement for legal and spiritual recognition of every pre-born child as a human person made in the image of God. As personhood becomes an increasingly urgent topic in the public square, we reflect on the Church's clear and unwavering teaching that human life must...

  33. SOTC 2025 Mini Fall Appeal - Day Two - 11/20/25

    11/20/25 - Today on The Simple Truth, Jim Havens recaps the Men's March to Abolish Abortion as well as the Rally for Personhood. If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our...

  34. SOTC 2025 Mini Fall Appeal - Day One (Joanne Wright) - 11/19/25

    11/19/25 - We are joined today by Joanne Wright, co-founder of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of any size to support our apostolate! As a…

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  35. How Our Lady of Martyrs National Shrine Transformed My Life (Bill Baaki)

    11/18/25 - Bill Baaki, attorney and dedicated board member of the historic Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Fultonville, New York, shares the deeply personal journey that drew him into a life of faith, service, and devotion to the North American Martyrs. Bill reflects on the moments of grace,...

  36. Embryo Adoption Explained: Moral Questions Every Catholic Must Understand (Dr. Elizabeth Rex) - 11/17/25

    11/17/25 - Dr. Elizabeth Rex, president and co-founder of the Children First Foundation and one of the nation's leading advocates for "snowflake" embryo adoption, joins us for an in-depth Catholic examination of the moral questions surrounding the rescue and implantation of frozen embryos.…

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  37. Bishop Joseph Strickland Speaks Up to the USCCB… And Gets Ignored (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 11/14/25

    11/14/25 - We examine Bishop Joseph Strickland speaking out during the USCCB fall assembly about a confirmation liturgy on 8 November in which Gio Benítez - in a civil same‑sex marriage - was confirmed, his spouse acted as sponsor, and both received Holy Communion at a Mass concelebrated by James...

  38. Springs in the Desert: Navigating Infertility From A Catholic Perspective (Ann Koshute) - 11/13/25

    11/13/25 - We welcome Ann Koshute, co-founder of Springs in the Desert, a Catholic ministry dedicated to walking with those struggling with infertility. Ann shares her own journey and the mission behind Springs in the Desert: to bring hope, understanding, and healing to men and women who often...

  39. Venerable Patrick Peyton: How One Priest’s Rosary Revolution Changed the World (Joanne Wright) - 11/12/25

    11/12/25 - Venerable Patrick Peyton was a priest whose devotion to the rosary reached millions worldwide. Born in 1909 in Ireland and later emigrating to the United States, Fr. Peyton experienced the hardships of immigrant life, which shaped his mission to strengthen families through prayer. As…

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  40. Inside the National Men’s March to Abolish Abortion: Boston 2025 Recap (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 11/7/25

    11/7/25 - Jim Havens and Father Stephen Imbarrato, co-founders of the National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood, look back on a powerful weekend in Boston, Massachusetts — a gathering of thousands of men of faith who marched, prayed, and publicly witnessed to the truth…

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  41. Settling Differences Between Catholics and Protestants (Dr. Adam Van Wart) - 11/6/25

    11/6/25 - Many of the sharpest divisions between Catholics and Protestants trace back not to Scripture itself, but to how words and ideas have been interpreted across centuries of separation. Dr. Adam Van Wart, professor of theology at Ave Maria University, unpacks the roots of these...

  42. The Schoolteacher Who Bore the Wounds of Christ: Teresa Higginson’s Hidden Holiness (Joanne Wright) - 11/5/25

    11/5/25 - Teresa Helena Higginson (1844‑1905), born in Holywell, Wales, spent her life as a humble schoolteacher while living a remarkable hidden sanctity. From her childhood in a devout Catholic family to her work in schools across Wigan, Bootle, and Edinburgh, she quietly bore suffering…

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  43. How One Catholic Theologian Found God Through Augustine and Thomas Aquinas (Dr. Gerald Boersma) - 11/4/25

    11/4/25 - Dr. Gerald P. Boersma, Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University and Humboldt Fellow at the University of Tübingen, shares his personal journey of faith, scholarship, and conversion of heart through the wisdom of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. In this conversation, Dr.…

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  44. Final Call to Catholic Men! Join the National Men’s March to Abolish Abortion in Boston (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 10/31/25

    10/31/25 - Tomorrow, men from across America will gather in Boston, Massachusetts, for the National Men's March to Abolish Abortion—and this is your final call to stand up for life. Join Jim Havens and Father Stephen Imbarrato, co-founders of the Men's March, as they deliver one last powerful...

  45. Catholic Men Rally in Boston to End Abortion Now! (Pam Stenzel) - 10/30/25

    10/30/25 - Jim Havens sits down with pro-life powerhouse Pam Stenzel to preview this weekend's National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood, a bold public witness calling men of faith to rise up and lead in the defense of life. Pam shares how this movement is awakening…

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  46. How Frank Duff and the Legion of Mary Transformed the Catholic Church (Joanne Wright) - 10/29/25

    10/29/25 - Servant of God Frank Duff (1889–1980) was an Irish layman whose deep love for the Blessed Virgin Mary led to the founding of the Legion of Mary in Dublin in 1921. Rooted in the spirituality of St. Louis de Montfort, Duff encouraged ordinary Catholics to become apostles through prayer,...

  47. Cardinal Cupich, Pope Leo & the Fight for Life (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 10/28/25

    10/28/25 - Join us for a powerful and timely conversation with Bishop Joseph Strickland as he addresses the Catholic Church's moral duty to speak clearly and forcefully against abortion. Drawing from his recent pastoral letter, "Before I Formed You in the Womb, I Knew You," Bishop Strickland...

  48. Meet the Lawyer Who Helped ”Roe” Find Redemption — and Changed History While Doing It (Allan Parker Jr.) - 10/27/25

    10/27/25 - We're joined by Allan Parker Jr., President of The Justice Foundation, as he shares the history, mission, and spiritual conviction behind one of America's most influential pro-life legal ministries. Founded in 1993, The Justice Foundation provides free legal representation to protect...

  49. Tucker Carlson GOES OFF on Abortion At Turning Point USA Event at Indiana University! (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 10/24/25

    10/24/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato faithfully unpack remarks made by Tucker Carlson at a Turning Point USA campus event at Indiana University, in which he characterized abortion as "murder… the same ritual that every civilization ever studied has engaged in… human sacrifice," and asserted that...

  50. Incorruptible: The Life and Faith of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster (Royce Hood) - 10/23/25

    10/23/25 - Catholic filmmaker Royce Hood shares the extraordinary story behind Incorruptible: The Life and Faith of Sister Wilhelmina, a new Catholic film that explores the miraculous discovery and profound holiness of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, foundress of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of...

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The Simple Truth was hosted by Jim Havens on The Station of the Cross Media Network. No new episodes are currently being produced. The focus of the show is authentically receiving, living, and transmitting the simple Truth of Jesus and His Catholic Church. We're in challenging times, but we are made to rise up and meet the challenges before us with Christ. We'll be proclaiming all that is good, true, and beautiful, applying it to real life, and we won't shy away from the difficult topics, especially lifting up the truth in those areas where it is most unpopular, and therefore most needed. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: "The disciple of Christ consents to 'live in the truth,' that is, in the simplicity of a life in conformity with the Lord's example, abiding in his truth. "If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth." Join us live on the radio, on YouTube, Facebook, or listen to the podcast!

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