Conversations with Consequences
"Conversations with Consequences" is the voice of The Catholic Association, offering a weekly hour of thoughtful dialogue—with the leading thinkers of our time— on the most consequential issues of our day.
Mary Ann Glendon
4/12/2024
Former ambassador to the Holy See, Mary Ann Glendon joins to discuss her new book: "In the Courts of Three Popes."
Monica Lopez Barahona
4/6/2024
Marking 30 years since the passing of Dr. Jerome Lejeune, we speak with Monica Lopez Barahona of the Lejeune Foundation in Spain.
Maureen Ferguson
3/30/2024
Maureen Ferguson joins to discuss the real dangers of big tech and what parents should do to safeguard their teens.
Tim Carney
3/23/2024
Tim Carney joins to discuss his new book, Family Unfriendly, and why modern parenting is so misguided
Father Jeffrey Kirby
3/15/2024
Father Jeffrey Kirby talks the mental sufferings of Christ ahead of Holy Week.
David Baird
3/9/2024
As we head into Oscars weekend, we talk with David Baird all about the Vatican's Film List and his book: Popcorn with the Pope!
Fran Meier/Brad Wilcox
3/2/2024
Catholic author Fran Meier joins to discuss his new book, True Confessions & Brad Wilcox tells us why everyone should Get Married.
Paul Shrimpton
2/24/2024
Paul Shrimpton joins to discuss the White Rose resistance and what we can learn from Hans and Sophie Scholl.
Haley Stewart
2/17/2024
Word on Fire's Haley Stewart joins to discuss the importance of good children's literature.
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
2/10/2024
As we mark Black History Month, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers offers his Catholic take on racism, what's wrong with critical race theory, and why a relationship with Jesus is what matters most.
Alejandro Monteverde
2/3/2024
Catholic movie director Alejandro Monteverde joins discussing his new film Cabrini in theaters March 8.
Father Jeffrey Kirby/Kathryn Lopez
1/27/2024
Father Jeffrey Kirby discusses ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ from a pastor's view and Kathryn Lopez talks about the March For Life and where we go from here.
Brian Clowes
1/20/2024
Brian Clowes of Human Life International talks about the 51st March for Life.
Sisters of Life/Katy Faust
1/13/2024
The Sisters of Life have news about LifeFest coming this summer and Katy Faust discusses the Pope's recent words on surrogacy.
Eva Muntean
1/6/2024
Eva Muntean joins to discuss the 20th anniversary of the West Coast Walk for Life with headliner Lila Rose of Live Action.
Marie Miller
12/30/2023
We talk with singer Marie Miller about her pivot from secular music to songs with a Catholic focus.
Archbishop Cordileone
12/23/2023
Archbishop Cordileone discusses spending Advent with Mary and the beauty of sacred music this Christmas season.
Joseph and Monique Gonzalez and Jerry Jenkins
12/16/2023
Joseph and Monique Gonzalez join discussing Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy. Jerry Jenkins also joins on The Chosen book series.
Brad Wilcox
12/9/2023
Brad Wilcox of the National Marriage Project joins to discuss the impact of good parenting on adolescent mental health.
Dr. Paul Shrimpton
12/2/2023
Dr. Paul Shrimpton joins to discuss the history of the White Rose and how the group was inspired by Catholic thinkers like Cardinal Newman and St. Augustine among others.
Ashley McGuire
11/25/2023
With the holidays approaching, Ashley McGuire discusses why classic films are the ones to turn to for family movie nights.
Fighting the Culture of Death
11/18/2023
Maureen Ferguson and Ashley McGuire discuss the tragic news of Indi Gregory and fighting a culture of death.
Dr. Anthony Esolen
11/11/2023
Dr. Anthony Esolen joins the show to discuss his new online venture, Word and Song!
Adam Anders
11/3/2023
With a new movie coming to theaters next Friday, Adam Anders joins with a sneak preview of Journey to Bethlehem.
Into the Breach
10/28/2023
We get a sneak preview of the Knights of Columbus marriage video series called Into the Breach.
Fr. Ben Kiely
10/21/2023
We get a sneak peek of a new movie on the monastic life called 'Free' coming to theatres Nov. 2. Father Ben Kiely also discusses some of the protests taking place at colleges across the country in light of the deadly terrorist attacks in Israel.
Rosary for Israel
10/14/2023
The TCA team mourns the loss of life in Israel asking listeners to pray their Rosary for Israel.
Fr. Ben Kiely/Dr. Ray Guarendi
10/7/2023
Father Ben Kiely talks March for the Martyrs & Dr. Ray Guarendi offers tips to help Catholic couples strengthen their marriage.
Dr. Mónica López Barahona
9/30/2023
We discuss the cause for canonization of Servant of God Jerome LeJeune with Dr. Mónica López Barahona of the Jérôme Lejeune foundation in Spain.
Holly Ordway
9/23/2023
With the 50th anniversary of Tolkien's passing, Holly Ordway of Word on Fire joins to discuss his Catholic faith.
Fr. Dave Pivonka/Jessica Hooten Wilson
9/16/2023
Father Dave Pivonka discusses the dangers of transgenderism especially for students at Steubenville. Jessica Hooten Wilson explores the writings of Flannery O'Connor and Catholic realism.
Bishop Paprocki
9/9/2023
We talk with Bishop Paprocki about Eucharistic coherence and the TCA team discusses Ohio's move to make abortion part of their constitution--and what Catholics can do to sound the alarm.
Mike Aqualina/Pablo Kay
9/2/2023
Dr. Grazie Christie interviews Mike Aqualina and Pablo Kay from Angelus magazine.
John Bursch
8/26/2023
John Bursch of ADF discusses his new book on gender ideology called Loving God's Children and we talk about the new movie, Route 60: The Biblical Highway.
Cardinal Raymond Burke
8/19/2023
Cardinal Raymond Burke joins the show to discuss his love for the Blessed Mother as we celebrated the Assumption this week and his beautiful Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
8/12/2023
On this week's show we interview Fr. Ben Kiely on the troubling situation in Armenia and Dr. Ray Guarendi on his new book, "Simple Steps to a Stringer Marriage".
Szymon Czyszek
8/5/2023
We talk religious freedom and all the amazing humanitarian efforts by the Knights of Columbus with Szymon Czyszek, Director of International Growth in Europe as the national convention took place this week.
Colm Flynn
7/29/2023
Colm Flynn of EWTN News joins with a preview of World Youth Day in Portugal.
Chloe Cole
7/22/2023
Detransitioner Chloe Cole joins Dr. Grazie Christie to share the real dangers of so-called 'trans-medicine.'
Thaddeus O'Sullivan
7/15/2023
With the new movie The Miracle Club coming to theaters this weekend, we talk to Catholic film director Thaddeus O'Sullivan.
Father Juan Velez
7/8/2023
We talk to Father Juan Velez about the life of Cardinal John Henry Newman + a Supreme Court roundup with Ed Whelan!
7/1/2023
The Catholic Association goes to the movies talking to Alejandro Monteverde all about the new Jim Caviezel film The Sound of Freedom coming to theaters on the 4th of July.
Kathryn Lopez
6/24/2023
Marking one year since the fall of Roe vs. Wade, Kathryn Lopez of the National Review joins to share what a post-Roe world needs most, love.
Haley McNamara
6/17/2023
With the troubling expose on Instagram, Haley McNamara joins to discuss some of the real dangers for children on social media + the TCA team joins to celebrate Father's Day!
6/10/2023
Dr. Grazie Christie talks with Chloe Cole about the dangers of transgenderism sharing her own personal struggle now as an advocate for children.
Ashley McGuire/Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse
6/3/2023
Dr. Grazie Christie and Ashley McGuire talk the sad reality of surrogacy and Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morse discusses the latest Target boycott.
Mark Brumley/Fr. Ben Kiely
5/27/2023
Ignatius Press CEO Mark Brumley joins to discuss combatting gender ideology with a catechetical program called Word of Life. Father Ben Kiely on the plight of the persecuted Christians in Iraq.
Cary Solomon
5/20/2023
With the movie Nefarious getting rave reviews, Catholic director Cary Solomon joins to talk about the reality of evil and what sets this film about demonic possession apart.
Jenna Bauer and Mary Pat Jahner
5/11/2023
A Mother's Day Tribute show featuring Jenna Bauer and Mary Pat Jahner!
Fr. Charles Trullols
5/6/2023
Father Charles Trullols of the Catholic Information Center discusses the upcoming Eucharistic procession May 20th on the streets of DC.
National Infertility Awareness Week
4/29/2023
Marking National Infertility Awareness Week, we talk the struggle so many women feel, the advances in naprotechnology to help, and the beauty of adoption.
Chloe/Cole and Ashley McGuire
4/22/2023
Chloe Cole talks the dangers of trans-medicine & Ashley McGuire talks about the FBI's memo targeting Catholics.
Carlos Eire/Fr. Dave Pivonka
4/15/2023
Author and professor Carlos Eire talks about his new podcast on Christian Mysticism & Father Dave Pivonka talks about the dangers of transgenderism.
Dr. Peter Kreeft
4/8/2023
Dr. Peter Kreeft joins to discuss his new book Socrates' Children now available through Word on Fire.
Roma Downey
4/1/2023
Actress and producer Roma Downey joins discussing her new movie, On a Wing and a Prayer. coming to Amazon Prime on Good Friday.
Bishop Thomas Paprocki and the Eucharistic Revival
3/25/2023
Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins to talk about the Real Presence and the Eucharistic Revival!
Archbishop Gudziak/Mary Hasson
3/18/2023
Archbishop Borys Gudziak gives an update on the dire Ukraine crisis as the war marks one year. Mary Hasson talks gender ideology after her powerful National Catholic Prayer Breakfast talk.
Erin Berghouse
3/11/2023
Producer and director Erin Berghouse joins to discuss her new movie: Santiago: The Camino Within coming to theaters March 28th!
Louis Brown/The Herbecks
3/4/2023
Louis Brown of CMF-Curo on the dangers of the abortion pill + talking love and marriage with the Herbecks!
Dr. Kevin Majeres and Dave Reinhard
2/24/2023
Dr. Grazie Christie talks with Dr. Kevin Majeres about ways to overcome our anxiety and Dave Reinhard talks the litany of humility marking the season of Lent.
Bishop Michael Burbidge/Archbishop Josesph Naumann
2/18/2023
Bishop Michael Burbidge joins to discuss the pro-life movement in a post-Roe world. Archbishop Joseph Naumann tells us why 'radical inclusion’ can’t supersede Catholic doctrine.
Edward Clancy
2/11/2023
With staggering numbers still rising after a horrible 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and neighboring Syria, Edward Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need joins the show to discuss relief efforts on the ground.
Father Ben Kiely
2/3/2023
Father Ben Kiely joins fresh back from his trip to Iraq to discuss the oppression so many Christians feel there--and how we must continue to pray for the persecuted Church around the world..
Don Johnson
1/28/2023
Filmmaker Don Johnson joins to discuss his documentary Dysconnected, breaking down the lies of the transgender movement.
Sister Mary Grace and Elizabeth Kirk
1/22/2023
Sister Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life join to discuss LifeFest & Elizabeth Kirk discusses adoption being the best answer to abortion.
Lifefest
1/14/2023
With the March for Life just one week away, we talk to Sister Marie Veritas all about LIFEFEST featuring Mass with Archbishop Lori.
Life and Legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
1/7/2023
As we mourn the loss of Benedict XVI, Edward Pentin of the Register reflects on his life and legacy and Father Roger Landry shares the late pontiff's powerful words on the Epiphany.
12/31/2022
Colm Flynn of EWTN News reports on the 100,000 births at Bethlehem's Holy Family Maternity Hospital this Christmas!
Dr. Greg Popcak
12/17/2022
As so many are spending the holidays suffering or in grief from the loss of a loved one, Dr. Grazie Christie discusses some words of wisdom from Dr. Greg Popcak.
Fr. Roger Landry
12/10/2022
Father Roger Landry reflects on this season of Advent and his trip to the Holy Land.
Bill McGurn
12/3/2022
As China is soon to decide the fate of Catholic media mogul Jimmy Lai, Bill McGurn of the Wall Street Journal joins with the latest.
Kat Talalas
11/26/2022
After the US Bishops meeting last week, Dr. Grazie Christie talks to Kat Talalas all about Walking with Moms in Need--and how every diocese can take part in this post-Roe world.
Dr. Scott Hahn/Elizabeth Kirk
11/19/2022
Dr. Scott Hahn talks about his new book: Holy is His Name & Elizabeth Kirk talks National Adoption Month.
Katy Faust
11/12/2022
Katy Faust of Them Before Us joins to discuss the devastation of divorce and why children should always come first.
David Naglieri
11/5/2022
With the tremendous success of the new St. Teresa of Calcutta documentary, producer David Naglieri joins with the latest on this wonderful film covering the life and impact of Mother Teresa.
Transgender Movement
10/29/2022
Dr. Mary Hasson joins Dr. Grazie Christie to discuss her new EWTN series on the transgender movement--and what Catholics need to know!
Dr. Marie Meaney
10/22/2022
Dr. Marie Meaney discusses the cross of infertility and what St. Teresa of Calcutta taught her about this suffering.
George Weigel
10/15/2022
Marking the 60th anniversary of Vatican II, papal biographer George Weigel joins with a look back at the significance of this council.
Brad Wilcox/Jessica Hooten-Wilson
10/1/2022
Brad Wilcox of the National Marriage Project talks Protecting Teens from Big Tech! Jessica Hooten-Wilson discusses the Catholic Literary Imagination.
Mother Teresa: No Greater Love
9/24/2022
Director David Naglieri joins to discuss his new movie about Mother Teresa: No Greater Love, and Edward Pentin discusses the Queen and Cardinal Zen.
Walking with Moms in Need
9/17/2022
As we move into this post-Roe world, we visit with Kat Talalas and Chelsy Gomez of the USCCB on Walking with Moms in Need to help women choose life!
Anthony Esolen
9/10/2022
Anthony Esolen talks the eternal truths of Dante
Celebrity Conversion
9/3/2022
With the news of Shia Laboeuf's conversion, the TCA team chats all the moments of God's providence that led to this moment--and the impact the saints' lives can have on all of us.
The Rosary Isn't Extremist
8/27/2022
The TCA team discusses the latest anti-Catholic stunt as the Atlantic attempts to add the Rosary as part of an extremist group--only to have it backfire, sparking a Rosary renewal!
Carrie Gress
8/20/2022
Carrie Gress joins to discuss her new installment of Theology of Home By the Sea--and how the ocean allows for quiet contemplation as we strive to build our interior lives with our families.
Montse Alvarado
8/13/2022
With the HHS transgender mandate being pushed about by the Biden Administration, Montse Alvarado of EWTN News In Depth offers a clear perspective of what this means for conscience protections--not to mention--safety of our kids!
Fr. Dave Pivonka
8/6/2022
With the Biden administration's latest push with the transgender mandate, Father Dave Pivonka joins to discuss the detrimental impact this will have on young female athletes especially in college sports.
Carter Snead
7/30/2022
Notre Dame law professor Carter Snead joins the show to discuss his new Women and Children First initiative--helping mothers and families choose life in a post-Roe world.
Leah Libresco
7/23/2022
Catholic convert and author Leah Libresco joins to discuss her own personal story suffering ectopic pregnancies as secular media has been spreading falsities with the reversal of Roe.
Senator Mike Lee
7/16/2022
Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson sit down with Senator Mike Lee to discuss his new book, Saving Nine: The Fight Against the Left’s Audacious Plan to Pack the Supreme Court and Destroy American Liberty.
Dr. Donna Harrison
7/9/2022
With all the fallacies flying around about how the reversal of Roe will only harm women, Dr. Donna Harrison joins debunking the most outlandish claims and setting the record straight on the real harm abortion is on the baby and mother.
Marie Joseph
7/2/2022
With the reversal of Roe v. Wade. we talk with Marie Joseph of Legacy of Life Foundation all about the important work they are doing saving babies and helping mothers in need in Pennsylvania.
Mary Hasson
6/25/2022
As the pride flag has infiltrated almost every arena of public life, Mary Hasson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins with a look at how Catholics can combat this ideology that is hurting the most vulnerable--our children!
Dr. Steven Christie/Kristan Hawkins
6/18/2022
Dr. Grazie Christie speaks with Dr. Steven Christie about the best pro-life arguments as we imagine a post-Roe world. We also visit with Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life as she works with the pro-life generation--preparing for an era when abortion is unthinkable.
Stephen Rasche/Nicole Caruso
6/11/2022
With the horrific Massacre in Nigeria on Pentecost Sunday, RFI's Stephen Rasche joins with his reaction. Fashion expert Nicole Caruso also joins with some tips for summer fashion--modesty intact!
Summer Movies and Books
6/4/2022
With summer just around the corner, the TCA team talks all the best movies and books to read with your family.
Melissa Overmyer
5/28/2022
Catholic author Melissa Overmyer joins with a look at her new book, From Worry to Wonder: A Catholic Guide to Finding Peace Through Scripture.
Cardinal Zen and Human Rights
5/21/2022
With the news of Cardinal Zen's arrest, Jimmy Lai's son Sebastian Lai joins with the latest on China's ongoing human rights abuses.
Crisis in Ukraine
5/14/2022
With the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Father Ben Kiely joins with the latest after his trip during the Easter Triduum. Kathryn Jean Lopez also joins discussing the passing of pro-life legend Vicki Thorn of Project Rachel.
Dangers of Gender Ideology
5/7/2022
The TCA team talks SCOTUS leak and Father Dave Pivonka of Franciscan University talks the real dangers of gender ideology.