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The Cult of the Machine (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/31/25

Release Date: 01/31/2025

The Cult of the Machine (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/31/25

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses cooperation with the living God, the power of nature, and the modern idolatry of technology. Are we the masters or the servants of the tools that we have created? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

New Rules for Transgenderism? (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 1/30/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss the recent Executive Order regarding gender ideology. What is the right way to respond to body dysmorphia, and what are the ramifications of returning discourse at all levels to biological reality? Show Notes

Let’s Take A Closer Look: What is Christian Courage?

The Catholic Current

Why is it more courageous to rescue a child rather than a case of Bud Light from a burning building? Is there a distinctively Christian form of Bravery? Let's take a closer look.

Good News for Pro-Lifers? (Shawn Carney) 1/28/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life to take the temperature of the Pro-Life movement with the change in the American administration. Where does he think we should go next, and how likely is that to occur? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

Let’s Take A Closer Look: Don't Join This Club...

The Catholic Current

There's a hot new club that's opened in the past few years. Membership may be skyrocketing, but here's the thing: nobody should want to be a part of it. Let's take a closer look.

We’re Not Hoping & Coping Our Way Out of This One (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/24/25

The Catholic Current

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue again discusses Acedia and the subtle idolatries of delusional optimism. How can we break from the desires for others to "do the work" for us? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes

Hey! We Found Your Culture! (Matthew Plese) 1/23/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome back author Matthew Plese to discuss his latest book about the comprehensive culture of Christendom. What was lost, and how can we rise above indifferent membership in the Church? Show Notes

Let’s Take A Closer Look: After All the Listening—Then What?

The Catholic Current

We don't have the luxury of endless opining. Sometimes we have to stop talking and we have to start doing what needs to be done. Let's take a closer look.

When Doctors & Patients Conspire (Sarah Cain) 1/21/25

The Catholic Current

We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal to discuss her recent article on transgenderism, mutilation, and the state of modern medicine. Do any doctors have the courage to refuse immoral medical requests? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes

Let's Take A Closer Look: Should Christians Just "Shut Up?"

The Catholic Current

We're pleased to introduce Father McTeigue's new video series, Let's Take A Closer Look. Here is the first episode, asking the question: Should Christians Shut Up?

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