Meet the Real St Nicholas

12/4/2025

St. Nicholas joins us in studio to tell his story and celebrate his feast, and Matthew Bunson discusses the heresies confronted at Nicaea.

Supreme Court and Unmasking Pro-Life Donors

12/3/2025

Dr. T. Adam van Wert discusses the Vatican document Nostra Aetate and how the Church dialogues with the Jewish people, and we discuss the latest SCOTUS news with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer.

Bioethics in a Secular World

12/2/2025

Fr. Roger Chikri of the Marionite fathers discusses the Biblical roots of Lebanon and Pope Leo's visit, and Dr. Mark Cherry discusses bioethics for a post-Christian world.

Pope Leo Entrusts Lebanon to Saint Charbel

12/1/2025

Carl Olson embraces the "embarrassment" of Advent and Mike Schramm looks at Pope Leo's New Maps of Hope for education. We also discuss Pope Leo's Lebanon trip with Doug Keck.

At an Hour you do not Expect, The Son of Man will Come

11/28/2025

We unpack the readings for the First Sunday of Advent with Rob Corzine and discuss Pope Leo's visit to Turkey with Dr. Matthew Bunson.

President Washington and America’s National Holiday

11/27/2025

Richard Samuelson looks at the role George Washington played in making Thanksgiving a part of our national heritage and Melanie Kirkpatrick places Thanksgiving at the heart of the American experience.

Sent by the Spirit?

11/26/2025

Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw presents his plan for taking the Church from maintenance to mission and we discuss what John Paul II says about being "Sent" by the Spirit with Peter Herbeck.

A Survivor’s Guide to Thanksgiving

11/25/2025

Dr. Greg Popcak has tips for a peaceful thanksgiving celebration and Jennifer Bryson introduces us to Cardinal Ratzinger's favorite author. We also meet the real Sojourner Truth with Mary Cuff.

Notre Dame Restores Catholic Mission Statement

11/24/2025

Doug Keck looks at Notre Dame's changes to its staff values list. Costanza Miriano has marriage maintenance tips and Michael Pakaluk shares the story of his late wife Ruth and her canonization cause.

The Theology of Christ’s Kingship

11/21/2025

Why do we celebrate the Kingship of Christ by reading about His crucifixion? We unpack the Sunday readings and talk about the theology of Christ’s Kingship with Dr. Adam van Wart.

Belarus and Discernment

11/20/2025

Belarus has pardoned two Catholic priests. Matthew Bunson has the details and we discuss the discernment of spirits with Mary Ruth Hackett.

The Gettysburg Address

11/19/2025

President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on this day in 1863. Historian Brad Birzer discusses how one of the greatest speeches in history redefined how we see ourselves.

False God of Addiction

11/18/2025

Addiction is much more than a physical disease – it is a spiritual one. Marcus talks with Dr. Greg Popcak about confronting the false god of addiction, then he and Keaton Douglas take your stories and questions about hope and healing for addiction.

REVIV3D in Christ

11/17/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? Karam Banham and Melissa Khalil can help you be “REVIV3D” in Christ. We also talk about the state of dating and hookup culture with Dr. Randall Smith.

Hebrew Catholic’s perspective

11/14/2025

Dr. Angela Costley offers a Hebrew Catholic’s perspective on the Book of Acts.

USCCB Fall Assembly

11/13/2025

Matthew Bunson reports on the USCCB Fall Assembly and we reflect on the meaning of Sacred Music with Peter Carter.

Nigerian Schoolgirl Still Captive 7 Years Later

11/12/2025

Leah Sharibu is a young Nigerian girl, held by Boko Haram since 2018. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer tells her story, and Tyler Blanski has some rugged wisdom for faithful dads.

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley as New USCCB President

11/11/2025

The USCCB has elected Archbishop Paul Coakley to serve as its next president. Matthew Bunson reports from the Fall Assembly in Baltimore. We also discuss prioritizing family time with Dr. Greg Popcak and the Biblical basis for the Creed with Barnabas Aspray.

Online Addictions

11/10/2025

Today we celebrate the Feast of Leo the Great, who helped clarify the Church’s teaching on the humanity and divinity of Christ. Matthew Bunson joins us with more.

Jesus Cleanses the Temple

11/7/2025

Jesus cleanses the Temple in this Sunday’s Gospel – what does that have to do with a Feast of a Dedication of a Basilica? Rob Corzine joins us.

The Catholic Answer to the Jewish Question

11/6/2025

Marcus reflects on how Christians must not forget their Jewish roots and we discuss the Roman empire and the rise of the West with Dr. Matthew Bunson.

Parenting as a Spiritual Exercise

11/5/2025

Dr Greg Popcak discusses how parenting can be a spiritual exercise and Fr. Robert Miller shares the stories of Civil War chaplains.

Vatican nixes “Co-Redemptrix”

11/4/2025

A new Vatican document has nixed the Marian title of “co-redemptrix.” Marcus takes a closer look, and we discuss the rise of Critical Theory with Carl Trueman.

Everyone Needs Something to Believe In

11/3/2025

Marcus discusses how remembering Israel is remembering Christ and Doug Keck looks at recent comment on belief by Joe Rogan.

The Solemnity of All Souls

10/31/2025

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of All Souls. We unpack the Sunday readings with Rob Corzine and explore why Catholics “pray to dead people” with Karlo Broussard.

Vatican on Mary’s Role in Salvation

10/30/2025

What does it mean to call Mary Co-Redemptrix? Matthew Bunson joins us.

Pivotal Point for Religious Freedom

10/29/2025

Is your child or someone else you love battling an addiction? Dr Ray Guarendi joins us with some advice.

Building the Kingdom

10/28/2025

Greg Popcak discusses how we can build the Kingdom, one relationship at a time, and Steve Ray celebrates the Month of the Rosary.

Spiritual Warfare

10/27/2025

After the Obergefell decision, Time Magazine declared transgenderism “the next great civil rights movement.” Why hasn’t it produced the same results? Mark Regnerus joins us.

The One Who Humbles Himself

10/24/2025

Rob Corzine unpacks the Sunday Gospels and Jesus’ warning that whoever exalts himself will be humbled.

Venezuelan President Accuses Cardinal?

10/23/2025

Venezuela’s president has accused a Cardinal of plotting against a saint’s canonization. Matthew Bunson tells us the details and we discuss the primacy of Christ’s kingship with Douglas Bushman.

America Needs Faithful Christians Now!

10/22/2025

Paul Kengor tells the story of JPII’s fight against Communism and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discusses why America needs faithful Christians now more than ever.

Data on Christian Persecution

10/21/2025

Ed Clancy joins us with a report on Christian Persecution and we unpack CS Lewis’ Mere Christianity with Andrew Swafford.

Will Trump Make it to Heaven?

10/20/2025

David Bonagura discusses the two forms of Christian service and Derek Rotty looks at Fulton Sheen’s response to the modern world.

Will He Find Faith on Earth?

10/17/2025

We unpack the Sunday Readings with Rob Corzine and discuss the Old Testament canon with Gary Michuta.

Martyrdom is Eucharistic

10/16/2025

Did the story of Abraham’s near-sacrifice of Isaac ever seem…off? We discuss it with Monica Miller.

Baptismal Role as a Woman

10/15/2025

In this hour we are talking with different women leaders in the Church about their experience as Daughters of Christ.

The Blueprint for Joy

10/14/2025

Dr Greg Popcak shares John Paul II’s Blueprint for Joy and former abortionist Dr Haywood Robinson tells his story of conversion.

The Sun Dances at Fatima

10/13/2025

Doug Keck celebrates the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima and Marcus discusses Columbus Day – or is it Indigenous Peoples’ Day? We also look at a UN official’s call for a ban on surrogacy with Dr. Rachel Coleman.

Jesus Meets the Lepers

10/10/2025

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus meets and heals 10 lepers. We unpack the theme of gratitude in the readings with Rob Corzine, and talk about evangelizing in Scotland with Terry Quinn. Also, Kevin Murphy of the Cardinal Newman Society looks at new trends in Catholic education.

Newman and the New Man

10/9/2025

Abraham is from the Old Testament — how can he be a saint? Steve Ray is our guest.

Colorado’s Ban on “Conversion Therapy”

10/8/2025

We talk about the life-giving waters of Baptism with Karlo Broussard.

Compassionate Problem Resolution

10/7/2025

Dr. Popcak joins us with tips for how couples can work towards compassionate problem resolution, and we discuss Pascal’s defense of faith with Dr. Paul Seaton.

Respect Life Month!

10/6/2025

Toledo Bishop Daniel Thomas kicks off Respect Life month and John U Bacon tells the untold story of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank 50 years ago this year.

Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed

10/3/2025

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells us what happens when we have faith the size of a Mustard seed. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine.

Stabbing Attack in British Synagogue

10/2/2025

Matthew Bunson has the latest on the stabbing attack at a British synagogue and we discuss Faith and Reason with Fr Robert Spitzer.

Religious Liberty Threatened?

10/1/2025

The Nuremberg trials ended on this day in 1946. We discuss the trials and the natural law with John Czarnetzky of Ave Maria Law School.

What Does it Mean to be Pastoral?

9/30/2025

What does it mean to be truly pastoral? We talk about it with Dr. Greg Popcak and Kevin Grasso helps break down the Pistis Christou debate.

The Archangels – God’s Messengers and Our Helpers

9/29/2025

We celebrate the Feast of the Archangels with Doug Keck and Dale Ahlquist presents a new “autobiography” of GK Chesterton.

Lazarus and the Rich Man

9/26/2025

This Sunday we hear the story of Lazarus and the rich man. We unpack this and the other readings with Rob Corzine.

Bishops on Durbin Controversy

9/25/2025

Matthew Bunson looks at the latest Church news, including Bishops responding to Cardinal Cupich, and we discuss the pastoral value of doctrine with Fr. Thomas Weinandy.

The Next SCOTUS Term?

9/24/2025

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer previews the upcoming SCOTUS term and Roger Nutt discusses Ex Corde Ecclesiae and how education lies at the Heart of the Church. Also, Kelly Salomon has the details on an upcoming Newman Guide college fair.

Comedy or Verbal Abuse?

9/23/2025

What’s the difference between “just a joke” and verbal abuse? Dr Greg Popcak joins us. We also talk with Reggie Littlejohn about China’s continued crackdown against evangelism and Nathan Schlueter weighs in on what JPII would say to people dating today.

Erika Kirk’s Message of Forgiveness

9/22/2025

We explore the Unknown Sorrows of Mary with Steve Ray and Doug Keck looks at Erika Kirk’s message of forgiveness to her husband’s killer.

Serving two Masters?

9/19/2025

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus warns us that we cannot serve two masters. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine and discuss the nature of Free Will with Pat Flynn.

22 Killed at Baptism Ceremony in Niger

9/18/2025

22 people where murdered by gunmen on motorbikes at a baptism in Niger. Matthew Bunson has more on this and other Church news.

Erika Kirk’s Witness

9/17/2025

For the first time in centuries, a member of the British royal family has received a Catholic funeral. Joanna Bogle joins us from London to discuss what this means for Catholics in England. We also talk with Kevin Matthews of the new film Broken Mary about how a chance encounter with the Blessed Mother changed his life.

A New China Diocese

9/16/2025

Pope Leo has created a new Catholic diocese in China. Ben Rogers has the details on what this means for Vatican-Beijing relations and Christians in China. We also explore the nature of belief with Dr. Christopher Kaczor.

The Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

9/15/2025

Online reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death beg a question – where is the line on Free Speech? Marcus shares some thoughts. We also examine the meaning and importance of a Biblical worldview with Dr. Billy Kangas.

By your Holy Cross

9/12/2025

“By Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world!” Rob Corzine unpacks the readings for this Sunday’s Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and we celebrate the Feast of St John Chrysostom with Dr. Gerald Boersma.

Charlie Kirk and the State of the Nation

9/11/2025

We discuss yesterday’s assassination of Charlie Kirk with Peter Laffin, and look at Church news – including an attempt in Quebec to ban public prayer – with Matthew Bunson.

Charlie Kirk Murdered

9/10/2025

Marcus discusses the rise of political violence in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, and we look at JPII’s Love and Responsibility with Nathan Schlueter.

Married People are Happier

9/9/2025

Steve Soldi connects the concepts of religion and culture and Greg Popcak looks at a new study showing that married people are much happier than some would claim. Also, Marcus looks to Mary as the antidote to cultural craziness.

Pope Leo's First Canonizations

9/8/2025

Andrew Petiprin helps us “unbox” the meaning of the Church and Marcus has a remedy to gender confusion.

Carry our own Cross or not a Disciple

9/5/2025

Rob Corzine joins us to unpack the Sunday Readings and we discuss Newman’s advice for converts with David Deavel.

Carlo Acutis Canonized

9/4/2025

Matthew Bunson looks ahead to this weekend’s canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati and we discuss how the Eucharist unites Heaven and Earth with John Preiss.

Tastries Bakery Case to Solidify the Promise of Religious Freedom

9/3/2025

Another baker is entangled in a religious liberty case. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer tells us all about it and we reflect on Pope Leo’s message on creation with Matthew Ramage.

Start Praying with your Spouse

9/2/2025

What’s the use of “Thoughts and Prayers?” Marcus shares some thoughts in the wake of the tragedy in Minnesota. We also discuss Couple Prayer with Dr. Greg Popcak and the Confessions of Augustine with Chad Pecknold.

Thinking Entrepreneurship Theologically

9/1/2025

We discuss the meaning of work, labor and vocation with Scott Rae and Andreas Widmer.

The Past, Present and Future of Catholic Radio

8/29/2025

Michael Warsaw discusses the past and future of Catholic radio as a tool for evangelization and Dr Ray Guarendi has advice for parenting in a world gone mad.

Our Dynamic Faith

8/28/2025

The “Dynamic Deacon” Harold Burke-Sivers joins us for a wide-raning discussion on faith.

The Cross is still the Cross

8/27/2025

Matt Swaim joins us with a list of five things he no longer says about converts.

How Protestants Fell Out of Love with Mary

8/26/2025

What is the value of education in an AI-saturated world? Dr. Dan Guernsey of Ave Maria University joins us. Also, Dr. Greg Popcak helps parents reclaim their authority and Marcus discusses how Protestants fell out of love with Mary.

The Story of the Shreveport Martyrs

8/25/2025

Why is school choice so controversial? Dixie Lane joins us. We also talk about JPII’s view of a new feminism with Dr. Deborah Savage.

Lord, will only a few be saved?

8/22/2025

Who will be saved? Jesus’ answer is the central narrative of Sunday’s Gospel. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine.

A Catholic Response to Gender Ideology

8/21/2025

Toledo Bishop Daniel Thomas joins us with a look at his new pastoral document on gender ideology and we discuss the latest Church news with Matthew Bunson.

Little Sisters of the Poor Face New Legal Assault

8/20/2025

The Little Sisters of the Poor are back in court defending their religious liberty. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has more, and Peter Laffin joins us with a look at the lies that toppled the political establishment in America.

9 in 10 Catholics leaving the Church

8/19/2025

Dr Greg Popcak discusses a new study on helping kids stay Catholic and David Deavel looks at the writings of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.

App Culture and Catholic Spirituality

8/18/2025

Leo XIII wrote much more than his best-known Rerum Novarum. We explore his other writings with Luke Arredondo.

Covenant Echoes

8/15/2025

We unpack the Sunday readings with Rob Corzine.

Pope Leo XIV’s First 100 Days

8/14/2025

We look at the politics of faith during the Cold War with Darryl Hart.

From Hegel to the Cross

8/13/2025

Where do Sacred and Immaculate hearts show up in the Bible? Steve Ray joins us.

The Illusion of Happiness

8/12/2025

Pope Benedict XVI remains one of the great champions of Truth in the modern age. We discuss Benedict’s battle against the lies of relativism with Peter Herbeck.

The Disappearance of the Good Neighbor

8/11/2025

Scott Ellsworth tells the story of the most pivotal time in American history – the end of the Civil War, when the very future of the nation was in doubt.

Being Ready at All Times for the Lord

8/8/2025

We unpack the Sunday Readings with Rob Corzine and explore the meaning of the Natural Law with Melissa Moschella.

An IVF Insurance Mandate Plan?

8/7/2025

Is the Trump administration walking back on its IVF plans? Matthew Bunson joins us.

Columbia Settlements Don't Stifle Free Speech

8/6/2025

Why was Jesus transfigured? We look at the Biblical narrative with John Bergsma and Anastasia Northrop has an invitation for all Catholic singles.

Play Rituals and Christian Families

8/5/2025

Once the cornerstone of American life, marriage has seen a dramatic fall from grace. We discuss how the assault on marriage is destroying democracy with Conn Carroll.

St. John Vianney Model for all Priests

8/4/2025

We celebrate the Feast of St John Vianney with Doug Keck, discussing why he is a model for all priests, and walk through the pillars of Western Civilization with Joseph Pearce.

Vanity of Vanities!

8/1/2025

“Vanity of Vanitys,” we hear in this Sunday’s First Reading. We unpack this and the rest of the readings with Rob Corzine, and discuss John Henry Newman’s work on the Development of Doctrine with Eduardo Echeverria.

St. John Henry Newman 38th doctor of the Church

7/31/2025

Matthew Bunson joins us with a look at the latest Church news and Billy Kangas reflects on how we can discern like St Ignatius.

The ACLU Against College that Wants to Build Up the Workforce

7/30/2025

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has the details on an ACLU action against the College of St Joseph the Worker and Ed Clancy updates us on an attack against Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Summer of Silence for Gen Z Women

7/29/2025

Beverly Willett looks at the surging popularity of silent retreats and Steve Ray joins us with a look at why Jesus designated St Peter as the “CEO” of the Catholic Church.

James Hitchcock dies at 87

7/28/2025

Maria Scaperlanda honors the feast day of Fr. Stanley Rother, the “shepherd who didn’t run,” and we continue our look at what Scripture says about Faith and Works with John Martignoni.

Lord, Teach us to Pray

7/25/2025

In this Sunday’s Gosepl the Disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine, and Michael Barber explores the mystery of the Anointing of the Sick.

Miracle in Rhode Island!

7/24/2025

Pope Leo has declared a miracle in Rhode Island. Matthew Bunson has the details and Steve Ray looks at the Biblical roots of the Holy Land.

Pope Leo and Sourdough

7/23/2025

Doug Keck joins us to honor the birthday of Fr. Benedict Groeschel and Mo Guernon tells the story of the short papacy of John Paul I.

Lesson from the CEO Scandal

7/22/2025

Dr Greg Popcak weighs in on the infamous “Astronomer CEO” scandal and we look at the theology of deification with Carl Olson.

Pope Leo & Buzz Aldrin

7/21/2025

Luke Lancaster looks at the Church’s teachings on Original Sin and and we talk with John O’Callaghan about the purpose of teleology.

Martha, Martha

7/18/2025

This Sunday we hear the story of Martha and Mary. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine, and Travis Curtwright discusses Thomas More’s not-so-silent campaign against Henry VIII.