Do We Need Catholic Poetry? (Dr. Anthony Esolen) 8/25/22
Release Date: 08/25/2022
Telling the Truth about Christmas (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/13/24
The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses marking our milestones with the graces that correspond to the liturgical year. How can we avoid squandering the gifts given to us in the Incarnation? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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Is Transgender Surgery Child Abuse? (Dr. Michael Artigues) 12/12/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome Dr. Michael Artigues of the American College of Pediatricians to discuss the case being argued in the Supreme Court regarding so-called transgender medicine for children. What are the long term physical, emotional, and moral side effects of these interventions, and how can physicians genuinely care for children in pain? Show Notes
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Hypocrisy and Slavery (Raymond Ibrahim) 12/11/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Raymond Ibrahim to discuss the danger of widespread historical ignorance, the truth about slavery, and the difficulty of finding true information. How can we learn to overcome the power of The Narrative? Show Notes
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The New and Improved Notre Dame? (Kathleen Carr) 12/10/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Kathleen Carr of the Catholic Art Institute to discuss humility and the difference between innovation and restoration for classic beauty. What did the efforts at Notre Dame do right, and what did they do very wrong? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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Rebellion Against Christ the King (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/6/24
The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the root cause of the madness seen in recent news headlines. How can we act to overcome our rebellious nature in time for Christmas? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes
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How to Stop Being Stupid About Sex (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 12/5/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute to discuss an important new book that she contributed to on the many destructive lies of the sexual revolution. What is behind the phrase "Lived Experience" and why do many appeal to it in order to subvert Catholic teaching? Show Notes
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When Conspiracy Theory Becomes Conspiracy Fact (Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.) 12/4/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. of Ignatius Press to discuss the loss of trust in news sources and educating oneself beyond The Narrative. How can we rise above the white noise of perpetual media coverage and seek Truth? Show Notes
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What Ever Happened to Strong Families? (Anna Reynolds) 12/3/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Anna Reynolds of Inspire Virtue to discuss her latest article on family in Crisis Magazine. What is behind the apparent contempt for large families in modern society, and how can we begin to heal this complex issue? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes
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What’s This “Hope” Thing Anyway? (Matt Archbold) 12/2/24
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss acedia, courage, and misunderstandings of the virtue of Hope. How can fidelity to our state in life help lukewarm Christians to join the fight? Show Notes
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Weekend Readiness (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/29/24
The Catholic Current
This is the new Weekend Readiness segment for today's Remastered Let's Talk About This episode. Be sure to listen to the full episode linked in the show notes. Show Notes
info_outlineWe welcome back Dr. Anthony Esolen of Magdalen College for a special podcast-extended episode. Dr. Esolen and Father McTeigue discuss culture, worship, and recite selections of poetry, including works from Dr. Esolen's book The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord, and from his online magazine Word & Song.