The News Is a Social Construct (James Corbett) 6/17/24
Release Date: 06/17/2024
Learning to Live Forgiven (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/2/25
The Catholic Current
Can you distinguish between guilt and shame? Can you live a life of contrition without drowning beneath the crippling shame of your sins? Fr. McTeigue would like to explain how you are called to live, as a loved sinner. He finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Who Hates Tolkien and Why? (Robert L. Kmita) 5/1/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome scholar Robert L. Kmita to the show to discuss why Tolkien is hated by some, and how Tolkien's work stands apart from some other famous Christian writers. Show Notes
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Let's Take a Closer Look: It's Time for the Truth
The Catholic Current
What’s the real state of the Church today—revival or collapse, hope or delusion? Fr. Robert McTeigue uses the red pill vs. blue pill metaphor to confront hard truths, false comforts, and the call to radical fidelity. If you’re tired of denial and despair, this is your wake-up call to live the truth. Watch on YouTube:
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What’s Up With Catholic Media? (Sarah Cain) 4/29/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Sarah Cain to ask if Catholic media is different to secular news sources and if it should it be. Father and Sarah share their stories about how they found themselves working in media. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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Let's Take a Closer Look: When Does Easter End? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Catholic Current
What if the answer to the end of the Easter season wasn't a simple as Pentecost or Corpus Christi, but was somehow eternal? What if how we live ought to relate to a reality that is outside of and beyond time? And how would we live that way while acknowledging life's sufferings? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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Did Saints Perform Abortions? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/25/25
The Catholic Current
Planned Parenthood activists have begun proclaiming that saints performed abortions and that abortion was once not considered a sin by the Church. Fr. McTeigue takes apart these deceptions and sheds truth on the lies. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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How to Get Along with (Almost) Everyone (Dr. Ray Guarendi) 4/24/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Dr. Ray Guarendi to talk about how we can better get along with the people in our lives. What's an appropriate amount of compromise, and how do we know when to walk away? Show Notes
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Let's Take a Closer Look: Christ Is Risen, Now What?
The Catholic Current
What if you were there at the first Easter—would you have recognized the Risen Christ? In this episode, Fr. Robert McTeague, S.J., reflects on the call that comes with the Resurrection: to believe, to proclaim, to reconcile, and to live as saints. Because He is risen, we each have a mission. Let's take a closer look. Watch on YouTube:
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After Easter–What’s Different? (Matt Archbold) 4/22/25
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Matt Archbold to discuss what a difference Easter makes in the lives of Christians and the rest of the world. Are you changed? Show Notes
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A First Response to the Death of Pope Francis (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/21/25
The Catholic Current
In the wake of the death of Pope Francis, Fr. McTeigue seeks three different perspectives: a Jesuit, Fr. Fessio; a pastor, Fr. Casey Jones; and a shepherd, Bishop Olson. He closes with his own thoughts about how we should focus and pray in the coming days and weeks. Show Notes
info_outlineWe welcome back James Corbett of The Corbett Report to discuss the creation of the 24-hour news cycle, mediated reality, and the power of suggestion. How susceptible to narrative are we, and how can we be more intelligent consumers of information?
Show Notes
The News is a Social Construct (2017) | The Corbett Report
The Media Matrix | Full Documentary | The Corbett Report
This Is What The Globalists REALLY Fear | The Corbett Report
Operation Mockingbird | Liberty Wingspan
Operation Mockingbird | Infogalactic
The CIA And The Media — Carl Bernstein
ASI presents: Hillary, Walter Cronkite and World Government
Episode 459 – The Rwandan Genocide Is A Lie | The Corbett Report
When It’s Time to Fast from the News
The Gulf War Did Not Take Place | The Corbett Report
Mass Media: A History | The Corbett Report
Silicon Snake Oil: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway
The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction: Alan Jacobs
25 Year Anniversary Celebration | The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!
Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify