We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss building strong families and the Catholic and cultural outcomes of the changing political administration. What are we to look forward to? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes American Principles Project The Ruth Institute Dr J Show Archives – Ruth Institute Counseling Freedom For All – Ruth Institute References, Sources, and Citations – Ruth Institute Parent Resources – Ruth Institute Refute...

We welcome back Dr. Darrick Taylor of Controversies in Church History to discuss his latest article in Crisis Magazine on the Vatican's mascot for the upcoming jubilee year. Why must the Church emphasize the sense of the sacred within art, and how can one reach out to spread the Gospel to new audiences without pandering?   Show Notes The Unserious “House of Luce” - Crisis Magazine Luce the Vatican's Anime Mascot | Know Your Meme Vatican plumps for Global Lifestyle Brand as Mascot for...

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the evils of detraction, despair, and Doomscrolling. How can we resist the many temptations that come from obsessive media consumption? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Snow Notes What’s Behind the Post-Election Liberal Meltdown? - Crisis Magazine My Husband And His Family Voted For Trump — So I'm Canceling Thanksgiving And Christmas Do we need a review of Church teaching on...

We welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to discuss active receptivity, worship, and common objections to the Traditional Latin Mass using his latest book with TAN Books. How can we avoid the tragic pitfalls that occur too often when having discussion about liturgy?   Show Notes Turned Around: Replying to Common Objections Against the Traditional Latin Mass Tradition and Sanity by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Substack Dr. Peter Kwasniewski | Website “We May Not Fully Understand…” Reality...

In this podcast-extended episode, we welcome back Bill Whittle to discuss education, the protection of innocence, and the necessity of fatherhood. Why is it important to allow children and young adults to learn from consequences and even failure?   Show Notes The Kids Are All Right – Bill Whittle  Jeremy Wayne Tate on Twitter: "This school is turning boys into men who will go to battle for Truth ..." Conversion as an Aspect of Catholic Education (Jimmy Mitchell) 08/02/21 Beware of...

We welcome back Sarah Cain, known as The Crusader Gal to discuss managing expectations and not lowering our guard as a result of the recent election outcome. How can we have both productive and charitable discussions during the upcoming holiday season? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Hope, But Not Complacency - by Sarah Cain Divided Tables: Morality and Politics at Thanksgiving  The Constitution Won't Save Us Forever - by Sarah Cain  Crucial Conversations: Tools...

We welcome back Dr. Rebecca Oas of the Center for Family and Human Rights to discuss her article in Crisis Magazine about the United Nations, prenatal screenings, and the European rate of abortions for children diagnosed with Down syndrome. How might the upcoming change in administration change America's relationship with the UN?   Show Notes UN Human Rights Committee Criticizes Down Syndrome Abortions…Sort Of - Crisis Magazine Transgender Issue Prompts International Pushback - C-Fam  ...

Did you miss the final day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Father also includes a brief Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Did you miss the sixth day of Ask Father during the Fall Fund Drive? Check out his answers to your questions sent in, and please consider donating to The Station of the Cross 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years!   Show Notes 2024 Fall On-Air Appeal: Celebrating 25 Years! Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!  

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to further discuss the recent election and the detrimental effect of nonstop media. Why is it that some are compelled to immediately record and post hysterical outbursts online when facing unpleasant emotions?   Show Notes Say, What Happened to All Those Dem Voters from 2020? Wait. You’re Threatening Us with Chastity? – Creative Minority Report Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children ‘MSNBC eyes’:...

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 40 Days for Life 40 Days for Life | Linktree 40 Days for Life | Search Your Location Day 41 Magazine To the Heart of the Matter: The 40-Day Companion to Live a Culture of Life What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to...

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 Steve Ray's Website: Defenders of the Catholic Faith Steve Ray's Pilgrimage Website: Footprints of God Pilgrimages Steve Ray's Store: Books Steve Ray's Store: Audio Steve Ray's Store: DVDs Truth Written in Stone: The Apologetics of...

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 Seven Keys to Becoming a Spiritual Prepper (CCT) - Christ Church  The Church in an age of anxiety – Catholic World...

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 Father Spitzer’s Universe: Exploring Life’s Big Questions  The Magis Center for Reason and Faith The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today | Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. How to Pray Always (Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.)...

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 The Christian Gender Gap No One Talks About Why Are Most Christians... Women?! Biblical Bookworm - YouTube Biblical Bookworm | Patreon Why Men Hate Going to Church: David Murrow The...

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 Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka | Website Catholic Institute of Sacred Music Sacred Music Resources | Jennifer Donelson The Sacred Music Podcast The Via Pulchritudinis, Way of Beauty  Hymns Deemed...

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 Boys Town and the Disturbing Accusations of Sexual Abuse The Modernist Mission of Bad Religious Art - The Lepanto Institute  The Via Pulchritudinis, Way of Beauty  "Luce" on Twitter: "More details to come...

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 What are we preparing our children for, if not how to face difficulty?  A royal summons to the Cross of Christ  What are we preparing our children for, if not how to face difficulty?  A...

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 Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam Columbus and the Quest for Jerusalem: How Religion Drove the Voyages that...

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 Atheism Is Fading, But This Uglier Beast Is Taking Its Place  When Atheism becomes vulgar--Aleteia  This is the Worst Thing to Come out of the Vatican Since the Last Awful Thing.  Gavin...

We welcome back Kathleen Carr of the Catholic Art Institute to discuss the importance of the Incarnation, Advent, and discovering beauty as a family. What can we learn from engaging in Visio Divina? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.   Show Notes Catholic Art Institute St. Luke & the Noble Task of Artists New Partnership, Conference Photos & Upcoming Events Support the Catholic Art Institute Christmas Tour 2024 | Catholic Art Institute Way of Beauty: Rekindling...

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss the latest encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Why might subjects like the Social Kingship of Christ be missing from the text, and does it contain within it a critique of the program of synodality?   Show Notes Dilexit Nos: (On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ)  Annum Sacrum (Consecration to the Sacred Heart) Haurietis Aquas (Draw Refreshing Water From the Sacred Heart) 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart |...

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses money, power, freemasonry, and the little discussed American influence during the Cristero War. What inspired the fidelity of the martyrs, and why do progressive revolutionaries immediately begin attacking the Church once gaining power? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.   Show Notes No God Next Door; Red Rule in Mexico and Our Responsibility - Fr. Michael Kenny S.J. The Cristeros: Viva...

We welcome back Jason Craig of Those Catholic Men to discuss his experience living through Hurricane Helene. What happens when the familiar "direct deposit" nature of human experience is cut off, and what graces can be found in moments of great trial?   Show Notes Living Through Helene - Crisis Magazine Liturgy of the Land Conference  The World-Ending Fire: The Essential Wendell Berry   Paul Kingsnorth: How to resist the machine  The Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic...