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What's Your Parish Good For? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/23/24

Release Date: 08/23/2024

Election News for Pro-Lifers (Shawn Carney) 11/12/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life to discuss the Pro Life import of the recent American election. Where were the victories, where were the losses, and what are next steps within the Pro Life movement? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

Is Bible History Real? (Steve Ray)

The Catholic Current

We welcome back apologist Steve Ray to discuss archaeology, biblical history, and the historical events that prove the accuracy of the New Testament. How can historical proofs help strengthen our faith in times of doubt and discouragement? Show Notes

Becoming a Spiritual Prepper (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/8/24

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses discernment, spiritual emergency preparation, and what it takes to remain faithful in times of trial. What must we do in times of peace to prepare for the temptations toward excuse-making that emerge in time of struggle? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

Let's Go to Father Spitzer's Universe (Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.) 11/7/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. of the Magis Center to discuss original sin, the problem of evil, and conversion of heart through his latest book with EWTN Publications. How does living a life of either virtue or vice transform us? Show Notes

So About That Christian Gender Gap… (Elisabeth of “The Biblical Bookworm”) 11/6/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome Elisabeth, an Austrian YouTuber known as "The Biblical Bookworm" to discuss the curious gender gap in the digital consumption of content surrounding Christian Theology and apologetics. What might cause such a significant difference, and what can we learn from this data? Show Notes

New Life for Liturgical Music? (Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka) 11/5/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka of The Church Music Association of America to discuss Sacred Music, true active participation, and developing proper disposition of the soul in the liturgy. Should we ever settle for bad music in Mass? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

Sad News about Boys Town (Michael Hichborn) 11/4/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to discuss his investigation into Boys Town, the loss of innocence, and the unsettling spread of support of deviant activity. What will it take to break through the world's unquestioned habits of promoting sin? Show Notes

All Saints Day: Lessons Still Unlearned (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/1/24

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This for All Saint's Day, Fr. McTeigue discusses the subtle lies about the saints that we believe. What does it mean to seek sanctity, and is it really our obligation to do so? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

Updates on Religious Hatred (Raymond Ibrahim) 10/31/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Raymond Ibrahim to discuss Columbus Day, Islam, and the real life horror movie of current Christian martyrdom. Why do some scholars continue to cling to the myth of the so-called golden era of Islam, and what's the true story beyond the narrative? Show Notes

Updates on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Matt Archbold) 10/30/24

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss the growth in the popularity of the occult, the need to develop a healthy Catholic suspicion, and fallen humanity's near endless creativity to sin and deface the image of God. Are there any signs of hope to be found? Show Notes

More Episodes

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses his latest article in Crisis Magazine evaluating the effectiveness of many parishes. In the next persecution, are the parishioners of St. Typical's more likely to rise to the occasion, or fall to the level of their training? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

Show Notes

Parishes Preparing Their People for…What Exactly? - Crisis Magazine

Why Do (Mass-going) Catholics Resent God? - Crisis Magazine

What Many Priests No Longer Believe | Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Sunday Mass At St. Typical’s (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/21/23

Why Do (Mass-going) Catholics Resent God? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/7/24

Are You In A Powerless Parish? (Eric Sammons) 7/25/23

Keeping Catholicism Weird - Crisis Magazine

Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, 9 October 1774

Rethinking Forgiveness (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/2/23

Why does God care about ‘little’ sins?

Repentance: Why “I’m sorry” isn’t enough