The Catholic Conversation

In our highly-sexualized culture, it is hard for people to understand how priests and religious can live celibate lives. Fr. Charlie Goraieb joins Steve and Becky to explore why celibacy matters, what it communicates about marriage, about the priesthood and about our nature. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

This week from our archives, author, speaker, vice president and Life Teen joins us to help us better understand the Mass. Tune in next week for a new episode.

Our culture tells us lies about our identity as men and women. It pits us against each other and draws us away from who we truly are in Christ. From the VW Minibus at the #SLS20 Conference last month, Steve and Becky talk with Fr. John Parks and Leah Jacobson. Tune in to be inspired to mission, to greatness. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Take a jarring look inside Planned Parenthood with former, local employee, Mayra Rodriguez. It's a difficult story to hear, but is a good one to share with people who think Planned Parenthood provides health care.  Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Healthcare can be confusing, complicated and expensive. Some Catholics are choosing to change how they fund healthcare by choosing a health sharing program instead of insurance. Bradley Hahn, co-founder and CEO of Solidarity HealthShare helps us understand some of the healthcare issues facing people today and how health sharing works.  Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

God loves us radically. He is so merciful. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT shares her powerful conversion story. She invites us to be open to God's loving plan for our lives. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

If you ever thought the Devil wasn't real, you won't want to miss this episode. Author, evangelist and radio host, Jesse Romero, shares stories from his new book, The Devil in the City of Angels: My Encounters with the Diabolical. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

As the culture wages war on life, Obianuju Ekeocha, founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, continues to fight by sharing the truth. You'll be surprised at the disturbing ways some non-profits are changing how they provide aid to those in need. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Join us in giving glory and praise to Our Lord Jesus Christ, who brings to the world light, goodness and hope. Seamos siempre agradecidos y recordemos la eterna fidelidad de Cristo hacia nosotros, hasta el fin de los tiempos. Share this Christmas message from Bishop Olmsted with your family and friends. Merry Christmas y Feliz Navidad!

How do you respond when friends or family are critical of the Catholic faith? Those can be difficult conversations. Catholic Answers apologist gives us tips and talks about his new book to help us face these challenging conversations. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

We were made for mission, for greatness and for love. The Church today needs credible witnesses to Christ in a culture that creates emptiness and confusion. David Trotter joins us today to share stories of conversion, redemption and challenge us to grow. Check it out and catch us at SLS20! Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

We all long for love. It's what we are made for. Damon Owens joins Steve and Becky to talk about love, marriage, family life and his upcoming appearance at SLS20. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

How did our social and political landscape become so emotionally charged? Its origin is the Sexual Revolution. Join Mary Eberstadt as she traces issues of identity, family and belonging back to the Sexual Revolution and her book, Primal Screams. You won't want to miss this thought-provoking conversation. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Predators are tech-savvy and know how to target children. It can be overwhelming for parents to understand the digital world where their kids spend time. Scott Frank, an internet safety expert and founder of Digital Empowerment Project, gives us an overview and practical ways to keep our kids safe. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

Wisdom, inspiration, humor and real talk about growing as women of God. That's what you'll find in this episode with Crystalina Evert talking about her new EWTN show, Women Made New. Tune in and be encouraged! Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com