A Catholic Critique of ‘The Chosen’ (Leila Miller) 9/5/23
Release Date: 09/05/2023
Fighting Fire with Faith (Benjamin O’Brien) 8/28/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome Benjamin O'Brien to the show, a fireman who discovered the overlap between his faith and his life of service. Between fighting fires and fighting bureaucracies, Benjamin found his trust in God to be of utmost importance. Show Notes
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LTACL: Can Christ Heal Broken Men? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
Our culture has been failing men and vilifying them. They should find healing and solace in the Church, but are today's priests up to the task? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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Revival Through Sacred Art (Kathleen Carr) 8/26/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Kathleen Carr, president of the Catholic Art Institute, to discuss why art matters, in our churches and in our homes. From architecture to painting, let's immerse our senses in that which draws us toward the Transcendent. Show Notes
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LTACL: Grief Is Killing Our Men (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
Men have been forgotten by so much of our society, and tragically, that can extend into so many parishes. Father McTeigue takes a closer look at male pain, deaths of despair, and how to live masculine lives as Christians. Watch on YouTube:
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Digital Life After Death (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/22/25
The Catholic Current
In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue dives into the new fad of creating chatbots and videos of the dead, talking to AI versions of our ancestors, and what this means for our spiritual lives. He finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes
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Why Does the West Hate the West? (Theodore Dalrymple) 8/21/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Theodore Dalrymple to discuss the self-loathing that has become so common amongst Westerners, especially academics and elitists. What caused it, what does it mean for our civilization, and how might we recover? Show Notes
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LTACL: Revival—or Crusade? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
The Catholic Current
Does the talk about "revival" respect the sacrifices and admonitions of the saints and martyrs? If we take those heroes seriously, how then would we act? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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Do Catholics Need the Old Testament? (Steve Ray) 8/19/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Steve Ray, convert and Bible scholar, to discuss whether the Old Testament is simply replaced by the New Testament, and if we need to know scripture in order to live well as Catholics. Show Notes
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Can Muslims Assimilate into the West? (Guest: Raymond Ibrahim)
The Catholic Current
In this special interview, Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. talks with historian Raymond Ibrahim about what we can realistically expect in regards to Islamic acclimation. Is it true that Muslims can embrace enough of Western traditions for us to leave peacefully together? Watch on YouTube:
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Looking Back on 35 Years as a Jesuit (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/15/25
The Catholic Current
On this unique episode of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue walks us through his decision to join the Society of Jesus, what he gave up, and what he gained. Using those reflections, he explores how we can all live better. Show Notes
info_outlineWe welcome back Leila Miller to discuss criticisms of the popular program 'The Chosen'. Why do some speak as if the show is beyond reproach? How can we reach out without dumbing down in media? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
Show Notes
Christology matters. Reject the false "Jesus" of The Chosen — Leila Miller
The Difference of Catholic Media (Joe Reciniello & Joe Pacillo) 8/30/23
Do We Need Catholic Poetry? (Dr. Anthony Esolen) 8/25/22
Worship: The Reason We Were Created - Collected Insights from A. W. Tozer
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children
Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!