Catholic Sphere
In this topical and informative series, EWTN correspondents from around the world join Brian Patrick to provide a unique global perspective on our faith, focusing on the issues that are important to Catholics today.
2023-03-16 - Enhancing the Beauty of the Mass, Pt. 1
Discover the magic behind the sacred sounds of the EWTN choir, as Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe leads a discussion about how music enhances the beauty of the Mass, an importahnt element of the Eucharistic Revival in the U.S.
2023-03-09 - Witnessing to Redemptive Suffering on Social Media, Part 2
The graces gained from redemptive suffering have a much more powerful impact when witnessed collectively. Ryan Penney and his social media influencers discuss how they unite their sufferings to those of Christ on the cross.
2023-03-02 - Is Mainline Protestantism Flatlining… Is the Catholic Church Next
For 50 years, mainline Protestant churches seem to be on the decline. What are the reasons behind these developments, and how can the Catholic Church avoid the same pitfalls? Doug Keck leads this important discussion.
2023-02-23 - Raising Young Children in the Faith
2023-02-16 - The Eucharistic Revival: Our Source & Summit, Part 4
Three renowned Catholic preachers discuss the Eucharistic Revival currently underway in the United States with Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe, MFVA. See why the clergy is on fire for the Eucharist, and why you should be too.
2023-02-09 - Witnessing to Redemptive Suffering on Social Media, Part 1
Learn why our sufferings are worth rejoicing in. Join Ryan Penney and a panel of social media influencers as they examine the power of redemptive suffering, and how witnessing to the truth online can help save souls.
2023-02-02 - A Red-letter Day
The Bible is a trusted guide to living fruitful and saintly lives, but it isn’t the only source we should listen to. Doug Keck and an all-star panel discuss the teachings of the Catholic Church that aren’t in the Bible.
2023-01-26 - Vocation Discernment
What role can parents play in their kids’ choice of vocations? And what are some practical ways they can help them listen to God’s call? A discussion on vocation discernment with Debbie Cowden and an all-female panel.
2023-01-19 - The Eucharistic Revival: Our Source & Summit, Part 3
Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe is joined by three National Eucharistic Preachers to discuss the impact of Eucharistic devotion in their priesthood, and how Catholics can deepen our own appreciation of the Blessed Sacrament.
2023-01-12 - Social Media: Perspectives of Online Influencers
Ryan Penney convenes his team of experts to discuss the future of Catholic social media. Hear about their success stories in navigating the digital world, and how they view their important roles in the New Evangelization.
2023-01-05 - If There Are Many Ways Up the Mountain, Is the Catholic Church Just One of Them?
If you’re not shocked by what Jesus said, then you’re not paying attention. On this episode, Doug Keck welcomes Ralph Martin, Fr. Gerald Murray and Colin Donovan for a lively discussion on the best way to follow Christ.
2022-12-29 - Openness to Life
Three remarkable women explore the true meaning of being “open to life.” Join Crystalina Evert, Lisa Canning and Lean Darrow as they share the bountiful fruits of their openness to God’s love in good times and bad.
2022-12-15 - Social Media: Perspectives of Online Influencers
See how Ryan Penney and his social media experts have been using their platforms to bring the truth of the Catholic faith and the beauty and goodness of Catholic life to smart phones and lost souls all over the world.
2022-12-08 - Talking It Out
Host Jack Williams is joined by the leading ladies of EWTN Radio. Johnnette Williams, Teresa Tomeo and Debbie Georgianni discuss the origins of their shows, and explain why all of us need Catholic Radio in our lives.
2022-12-01 - Motherhood: The Feminine Genius in Action
Host Debbie Cowden reveals the feminine genius in action. Today, she welcomes three models of motherhood to demonstrate how moms in all walks of life play important and necessary roles in building up the Body of Christ.
2022-11-17 - The Heresy of Scientism
A discussion about the dangers of scientism, the belief that science and applying scientific methods are the only way to determine reality. Johnette Williams and her panel put forth arguments to dispute this heresy.
2022-11-10 - The New Evangelization
The leader of EWTN’s Media Missionaries, Jim Pinto, hosts this discussion on the New Evangelization with representatives from 3 ministries. Learn how their organizations are working to bring people closer to Christ.
2022-11-03 - It's Not My Fault... the Devil Made Me Do It
Many people believe they can’t be held accountable for a mistake they made, as long as their intentions were good. Doug Keck and his panelists discuss the misconceptions of guilt, conscience and moral responsibility.
2022-10-27 - The Eucharistic Revival: Our Source & Summit, Part 2
Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe assembles a panel to discuss the Eucharistic Revival in the U.S. Hear powerful stories from families about their recommitment to the Holy Eucharist, and the remarkable blessings they’ve experienced.
2022-10-20 - All Roads Lead to Radio
2022-10-13 - How to Use Social Media As a Catholic
As Catholics, we are all called to evangelize. And in today’s society, social media can be an extremely effective way to do that. A panel of social media experts led by EWTN’s Ryan Penney shows how easy it is to do.
2022-10-06 - The Gender Agenda
Johnnette Williams and a panel of experts discuss the gender agenda. This divisive issue creates much disinformation, but our panel sets the record straight, showing every person’s true identity as a child of God.
2022-09-29 - The Eucharistic Revival: Our Source & Summit, Pt. 1
Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe leads a panel discussion on the Eucharistic Revival in the U.S. Hear their hopes and goals for the revival, and meet two families who’ve experienced remarkable blessings in the Holy Eucharist.
2022-09-22 - If Truth Is Truth...how Can There Be a Hierarchy of Truths?
Hard to believe, but today’s world has made it exceedingly difficult to determine what the truth actually is. Doug Keck and a panel of experts discuss how to rank the significance of various truths along a hierarchy.
2022-09-15 - Evangelization: Catholic Organizations Spreading the Gospel
As Catholics, we’re called to spread The Word of God to people in all walks of life. On today’s program, Jim Pinto challenges a panel of evangelists to show how their ministries work to bring people closer to Christ.
2022-08-30 - A Look Inside EWTN's Social Media Accounts
As the world becomes ever more connected, there are exciting new opportunities for everyone to evangelize on the web. Ryan Penney, and a panel of EWTN media representatives explain the network’s role on social media.
2022-08-23 - Tolerating the Intolerable. What Are Catholics to Do?
2022-08-16 - Catholic Radio in the Heartland, Part 1
2022-08-09 - A Farmer’s Faith, Part 2
Farming families join Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe for a discussion of how working the land sows the seeds of their faith. Like any crop, faith must be planted, nurtured, protected and cultivated to produce a bountiful harvest.
2022-08-02 - Media Missionaries, Part 4
If you’ve ever wanted to be a Media Missionary, this program’s for you. Jim Pinto and his team detail their evangelization efforts, and how they’re making a difference every day in parishes all across the country.
2022-07-26 - God the Father Or Mother Earth...whose in Charge?
An interesting topic. Doug Keck and his distinuished panelists debate a Catholic’s role as caretakers of the Earth. How does God, our Creator, want us to treat our planet? How can we worship God by protecting Mother Earth?
2022-07-19 -
Our Open Line Radio hosts are back, revealing why they enjoy what they do. Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Fr. Wade Menezes, and Colin Donovan explain how audience interaction gives them strength while benefitting their listeners.
2022-07-05 - Media Missionaries, Part 3
Jim Pinto and a panel of Media Missionaries lead viewers through the history of this innovative program. Learn how their unique relationships with Mother Angelica pushes them onward in their evangelization efforts.
2022-07-12 -
Farming and faith go hand in hand. As witnesses to the bounty of God’s goodness, farmers from around the world join Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe to reveal how the fruit of the land has strengthened their family’s faith.
2022-06-28 - God's Merciful Love Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry?
If God is loving and merciful, do we need to apologize for our wrongdoings? Doug Keck and panelists Colin Donovan, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Fr. Chris Alar explore the depths of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness.
2022-06-21 - Voices of EWTN Radio's Open Line, Pt. 1
2022-06-14 - Religious Communities Devoted to Adoration of the Most Bl. Sacrament,
Father Miguel M. Soeherman, Mother Marie André and Sister Guadalupe of the Divine Master join Father Joseph on the panel to discuss what led them to choosing to live a life devoted to the Most Blessed Sacrament.
2022-06-07 - Women in Catholic Radio, Part 2
A roundtable with the most prominent women in Catholic Radio. Jack Williams moderates the discussion as they explain their unique role in the Church’s mission, and reveal their struggles and successes working the air waves.
2022-05-24 - Media Missionaries, Part 2
For those wishing to do more to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, there’s no better calling than to become an EWTN Media Missionary. Several of them join Jim Pinto to discuss the impact of this service on their lives.
2022-05-31 - Evangelizing Or Proselytizing: What’s the Difference?
Dr. David Anders, Fr. Robert Spitzer and EWTN VP of Theology, Colin Donovan join host Doug Keck to discuss a common area of confusion. What is difference between evangelizing or proselytizing? We’ve got the answers.
2022-05-17 - Religious Communities Devoted to Adoration of the Most Bl. Sacrament,
Religious communities devoted to the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament are a reassuring presence throughout the world. Fr. Joseph convenes a panel of them to explore the importance of adoring our Lord perpetually.
2022-05-10 - Saints Who Battled Satan & the Power of the Blessed Mother
What is the role of the Blessed Mother in our life of prayer, our everyday struggles, and our battle against Satan? Johnnette Williams and a panel of experts look at Mary’s maternal beatitude in the lives of the saints.
2022-05-03 - Women in Catholic Radio, Part 1
Feminine genius meets inspired faith as Jack Williams speaks to influential women in the field of Catholic Radio. Hear what’s trending over the airwaves, and learn how this apostolate is reaching out to support others.
2022-04-26 - What’s “New” About the New Evangelization?
What exactly is the new evangelization? And is it really new? Doug Keck welcomes Dr. David Anders, Fr. Robert Spitzer, and VP for Theology, Colin Donovan, for this discussion of a critical topic for the Universal Church.
2022-04-12 - Media Missionaries, Part 1
How are you being called to evangelization? Jim Pinto and his panel of Media Missionaries discuss their role in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the world, and explain how others can become involved as well.
2022-04-19 - The Eucharist & Young People, Part 2
While they they were born 70 years apart, Blessed Joan Roig I Diggle and Blessed Carlo Acutis shared an immense love of the Eucharist. Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe reveals how it shaped the lives of these beatified young men.
2022-03-29 - Catholic Radio Through the Years, Pt. 2
Jack Williams welcomes a panel of radio station executives to talk about how Catholic radio has changed over the years, the unique challenges they face as leaders, and the miracales that have taken place along the way.
2022-04-05 - Spiritual Warfare: Entries of the Evil One
Johnnette Williams and a panel of experts discuss the evil one’s strategies and tactics, and the entry points that give him access to our lives. Learn the remedies the Holy Mother Church offers to overcome the Devil.
2022-03-22 - What Is to Be Done?
Today, people are drifting away from the Catholic Church in large numbers. What can be done to stem the tide? And what can be done to bring these fallen away Catholics back home. Doug Keck hosts a panel of EWTN experts.