Conversations with Consequences

Nov 25 2024 301 ep. 53 mins 89
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“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.

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Ep. 293 Edward Pentin on Jimmy Lai and Why the Vatican Remains Silent & Finding Gratitude This Thanksgiving!

Nov 25 2024 54 mins  
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 w

Ep. 292 TCA Team Talks Martin Scorsese & the Saints + National Adoption Month

Nov 20 2024 54 mins  
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 a

Ep. 291 Ryan Anderson on the Future of the Pro-Life Movement & KofC's New Virtue Video Series !

Nov 12 2024 54 mins  
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 virtua

Ep. 290 The Catholic Vote & The Thought Police

Nov 04 2024 54 mins  
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

Ep. 289 Kamala's Anti-Catholic Bias & All Souls Day

Oct 30 2024 54 mins  
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.

Ep. 288 Bishop Burbidge on the Rosary & USCCB's Fall Meeting + Gates Garcia Talks Amendment 4!

Oct 23 2024 54 mins  
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 Ro

Ep. 287 Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story & Father of 16 Talks Parenting Tips!

Oct 16 2024 54 mins  
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, Co

Ep. 286 Hurricane Relief Efforts with Samaritan's Purse & How I Learned to Pray the Rosary!

Oct 09 2024 54 mins  
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--a

Ep. 285 Jennifer Frey Talks Truth About Parenting & Archbishop Wenski on How to Vote Like a Catholic

Oct 03 2024 54 mins  
"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 i

Ep. 284 Michael Hurley on Gerard Manley Hopkins & The Truth About the Tragic Deaths in Georgia

Sep 26 2024 54 mins  
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 ab