Conversations with Consequences

On the heels of Pope Francis' concerns about AI last week, Clare Morell of the Ethics and Public Policy penned a letter with several other Catholics highlighting a "Pro-Family Tech Agenda" to help safeguard families--especially children--from the dangers of screens and social media. She shares why all parents should be shielding young minds from big tech. Marking Black History Month, Mary Fiorito also tells us all about Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson, one of the founding members of the National Right to Life Committee--who was also the first African American woman to be accepted to Harvard Medical School. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers a homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With 23 pro-lifers pardoned last week, we talk with Paul Vaughn, father of 11 who was arrested for praying for the unborn outside an abortion clinic in Tennessee. Offering a gripping account of the moments FBI agents arrived at his home to now being pardoned, Vaughn says his Christian faith carried him through the entire adversity. After a contentious RFK hearing on Capitol Hill, Mary Fiorito answers the question the HHS nominee had difficulty answering: Yes, states with pro-life laws can help pregnant women suffering from miscarriage and other complications. We also check in with Becket senior counsel Will Haun as the Supreme Court is expected to take up a very important case that is bringing parents of all faiths together in Maryland as they fight to keep pride books out of the classroom. Msgr. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the Presentation of the Lord. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET and %pmET EWTN radio!

As we approach the 2025 March for Life, new president Jennie Bradley Lichter joins to discuss this year's line-up and why she has been marching since 2001! As victims attempt to pick up the pieces after the devastating California wildfires, we learn all about a novena starting Friday for all those displaced and suffering. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for Word of God Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As Archbishop Charles Chaput took the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God to highlight Catholic women who work indefatigably for the Church, we speak with one of them: Mary Fiorito of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, all about feminine genius and why 'God's rules exist to keep us happy.' We also check in with Katy Faust just ahead of the Inauguration as the tide may be turning on woke ideology, and more minded to 'Pro-Child Politics.' Msgr. Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the Rosary in a Year Podcast topping the charts this past week, we talk with the host Father Mark-Mary Ames about the power of this prayer and his own conversion at the age of 18. This week also marks 2 years since the death of the gentle giant Cardinal George Pell. With a new biography out on the prelate, Edward Pentin shares some of the insights, remembering his profound faith in the wake of such adversity. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we look ahead to the March for Life later this month, Ryan Anderson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discuss the pro-life movement's future and the importance of promoting chastity and marriage in a post-Roe world. He also dispels the many myths that the pro-abortion lobby is spreading about states with pro-life laws, pointing out that every state has "explicit provisions" that no mother would ever be denied life-saving treatment. We also discuss the role of fatherhood and virtue with a new video series just launced by the Knights of Columbus. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for the Epiphany. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As the Christmas season is just getting started, Catholic author Emily Stimpson Chapman discusses ways to keep the spirit alive during the octave. She also shares her own experience with infertility and the joy of now being a mother of 3 through adoption! The TCA team also discusses the upcoming feast days and how best to celebrate with the saints during this holiday season! Msgr. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we head into the last week of Advent and the Christmas octave, movie director and animator Tim Reckart joins to share what tops his holiday movie list including his own hit, The Star, featuring a star-studded cast in a retelling of the Nativity as told by the animals in the stable. He also teases some details on some new movies coming in the new year! As Father Roger Landry received the title of Monsignor from Pope Francis this week, we talk to him about his tenure serving as Catholic chaplain at Columbia and what he is most excited about with his new post serving as national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the US. He also reflects on his time walking the entire Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we get closer to Christmas, Father Michael Ward, part of the trio behind Popcorn with the Pope joins to share some of the best movies for the holiday from the Vatican Film List including the classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Father Ward also discusses the many cameos he's had including his most recent inThe Most Reluctant Convert. Carrie Gress of Theology of Home also shares a very cool story about a girls' Catholic school taking over a radio station's holiday classical countdown! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Gaudete Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend, Solène Tadié of the National Catholic Register, joins to share some rare little known facts about the historic cathedral about this medieval Gothic jewel, also remembering the heroism on that fateful day when a chaplain ran into rescue the Blessed Sacrament and sacred relics. Ashley McGuire and Leigh Snead also discuss 2 recent articles on the tragic realities of IVF. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel as we contemplate the Immaculate Conception. Catch the show every Saturday 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As world leaders sound the alarm over the harsh treatment of Jimmy Lai languishing in a Hong Kong prison cell, EWTN News Vatican analyst Edward Pentin joins to discuss why there is radio silence from the Vatican on this man who remains steadfast to his Catholic faith. The TCA team also discusses tips on hospitality and remaining grateful amid the bustling holiday season--and even where to find the best recipes! We also talk with Elizabeth Kirk about her adoption journey and countering the soft stigma against this loving option. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we prepare our hearts for Advent. Make sure to catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With controversial director Martin Scorsese out with a new series documenting the lives of 8 Catholic saints, Ashley McGuire chats with Leigh Snead and Betsy Fentress about what motivated Scorsese at this chapter in his life to make such a compelling tv series. Marking National Adoption Month, Leigh Snead and author Mary Bruno share intimate details about the cross of infertility and the joy they both found in adoption. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for Christ the King Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

TCA colleague Ashley McGuire chats with Ryan Anderson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center on the future of the pro-life movement and why being pro-family and pro-chastity is vital in order to change the culture. We also dive into a new Leadership Virtues Series with Dr. Joseph McInerny of the Knights of Columbus who invites all of us but especially men to sign up for this virtual boot camp in living a virtuous life! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

With election results now in, TCA colleagues Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire discuss the impact the Catholic vote had especially in light of Harris' anti-Catholic bigotry. We also discuss the defeat of Amendment 4 in Florida and how helping families flourish is still the highest priority. With multiple arrests of pro-lifers praying silently outside abortion facilities in the UK, investigative journalist Madeleine Kearns joins to share her jaw-dropping research as the 'thought-police' are clearly alive and well, terrorizing those that pray. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Ahead of Election Day Tuesday, Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire discuss the flagrant anti-Catholic bias of Kamala Harris on the heels of her latest statements on no concessions for religious exemptions of any kind when it comes to abortion. We also talk with Michael Lichens of Ignatius Press about the importance of remembering our own death--especially as enter into November. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia joins to discuss Respect Life Month, the power of the Rosary, and what news reports rarely show during the USCCB Fall Meeting! As we are less than 2 weeks out from election night, we also talk with Gates Garcia about what's at stake with life on the ballot and a very deceptive abortion amendment that Floridians will confront. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Servant of God Michelle Duppong is on her way to sainthood. We talk about the new movie coming to theaters next month sharing her extraordinary suffering, and her years bringing college kids to Christ through FOCUS. Jessica Navin is not only the producer of the film but was a close frien to Michelle sharing intimate details of her life. We also talk the a veteran dad of 16 kids, Conor Gallagher of Tan Books, offering his roadmap for a Well-Ordered Family. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily as we prepare for World Mission Sunday this weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET and 5pmET on EWTN radio!

With millions impacted by two hurricanes within the last 2 weeks, we talk with Jason Kimak of Samaritan's Purse about the relief efforts underway and how we can help those most in need--and the stories of hope amidst such tragedy. As we marked Our Lady of the Rosary this week on the one year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, we talk about the power of this Marian prayer--and what the mysteries teach us about our faith. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

"As a mother of six myself," Frey admits: "I can tell you that having a child is like getting married in at least one important respect: If you are honest with yourself, you will admit that you had no idea what you were getting into...” The professor, philosopher, and podcast host breaks down what is going on socially and culturally with our current demographic winter, offering insights gleaned from 3 books that hit on the topic of parenting all from different perspectives. With life on the ballot this November in Florida and beyond, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami discusses the truth behind Amendment 4 and reminds us that as Catholics, "we are not second-class citizens." Father Roger Landry also offers us an inspiring homily as we look ahead to Respect Life Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!

As a video of King Charles reciting Gerard Manley Hopkins surfaced recently, Cambridge professor Michael Hurley joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Betsy Fentress to discuss the prowess of this poet-turned-Jesuit-priest. A leading expert on Hopkins, Hurley recites not only God's Grandeur, but the Windhover, which was the poet's favorite work. We also talk with Dr. Susan Bane of AAPLOG about the medical failures that led to the deaths of 2 women in Georgia. We also hear from Father Roger Landry offering an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 5pmET on EWTN radio!