Who Is Persecuting the Church? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/27/23
Release Date: 01/27/2023
LTACL: Spiritual Warfare 1: Prophecy
The Catholic Current
In this special three-part series, Father McTeigue takes a closer look at spiritual warfare, how to spot the temptations, to resist them, and to win the war. First up: Prophecy. Watch on YouTube:
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Withholding the Eucharist? (Sarah Cain) 7/29/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal, to discuss the frenzy that occurred after a priest denied Holy Communion to a politician who voted in favor of euthanasia. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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LTACL: Joker(s) in the Church? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
The Catholic Current
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., confronts the disturbing trend of religious unseriousness in the face of staggering moral crises. While Catholic influencers gather in Rome and headlines celebrate "hot priests" on Instagram, half a million unaccompanied children are missing in the U.S.—and almost no one is asking where they went. Watch on YouTube:
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The Ethics of Catholic Media (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/25/25
The Catholic Current
In the modern age, we are all producers. Every time we hit send. Given that, how should Catholics interact differently? How should we conduct ourselves within the context of Catholic social teaching, knowing that people have a right to the possession of their reputation, for example? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes
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The Truth About Hell (Msgr. Charles Pope) 7/24/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome Monsignor Charles Pope to talk about his new book, The Hell There Is. The dogma of Hell is intrinsically tied to the dignity of the human person, and to the importance of the decisions that we make. Monsignor Pope implores us to take Hell seriously, and to do the same with our worship and our practice of the Faith. Show Notes
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LTACL: What the Hell...? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
Hell is real—because our choices matter. Fr. McTeigue explains how the dogma of hell upholds human dignity and divine justice. Watch on YouTube:
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You’re Paying for Child Sex Trafficking (J.J. Carrell) 7/22/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome J.J. Carrell, former Senior Leader for the Border Patrol, to discuss how the U.S. government has been funding and encouraging child sex trafficking, alongside major NGOs. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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LTACL: Failing Authority (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
What happens when authority fails—or is abused? Fr. McTeigue explores how we've misunderstood power in families, government, and the Church—and why it's time to return to true, God-given authority. Watch on YouTube:
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On the Use and Abuse of Hope (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/18/25
The Catholic Current
How are we to live with hope without falling into presumption? How do we avoid despair while surrounded by a world that is crumbling? Get the answers on today's episode of Let's Talk About This. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Reforming Medical Education (Dr. Ben Carson) 7/17/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome distinguished guest Dr. Ben Carson to discuss the state of medicine and what can be done to reform it. Public trust in medicine is at an all-time low, and DEI hiring practices have only made matters worse. How do we reverse course? Show Notes
info_outlineIn Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses Christian persecution, both around the world and within our own country. What is true meekness, why is the "prosperity Gospel" true solemn nonsense, and why is it not sufficient for us to desire only that our enemies "just leave us alone"? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness, helping you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.
- Keeping Quiet About Murdered Christians<br><br>
- Backgrounder: Why Is There So Much Christian Persecution In Nigeria?<br><br>
- Moroccan Terrorist Murders Spanish Catholic, Attacks Priest With Machete<br><br>
- New Report Reveals Worldwide Increase In Persecution and Martyrdom Of Christians | LifeSite<br><br>
- Backgrounder: Attacks on Catholic Churches in the U.S. | USCCB<br><br>
- Leisure: The Basis of Culture - Josef Pieper<br><br>
- A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper<br><br>
- In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity - Josef Pieper<br><br>
- The 21: A Journey into the Land of Coptic Martyrs - Martin Mosebach<br><br>
- Who Needs Martyrs? (Greg Cook) 12/27/22<br><br>
- Why Are We So Unaware Of Christian Persecution? And What Can Be Done About It?<br><br>
- Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!<br><br>
- Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!