The Catholic Conversation

This week from our archives, Msgr. Brian Bransfield, the associate general secretary of the USCCB and author joins us to talk about attacks on the family and how to combat them. Tune in next week for a new episode.

Toxic femininity - what is it? Carrie Gress joins us to uncover the diabolical roots of the second-wave feminist movement. How women, authentic femininity and the attributes of the ultimate model of womanhood, Mary, are under attack. Join us and have your eyes opened! Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

The Bible cannot exist apart from the Church. Catholic Answers apologist, Jimmy Akin explains the origins of the Bible and explores the truths contained in it that connect Scriptures and the Church. If you have ever been intimidated by reading the Bible or talking about Scripture, you'll want to catch this episode! Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Boys will be boys... and they should be. Our culture needs men who will fight for what is right, defend the weak, protect others and pray to God. Men learn this in boyhood. Dr. Anthony Esolen explores ways parents can cultivate virtue in their sons by letting them be boys. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

What does it mean to be a man today? How can we raise boys to be strong, virtuous men? How do we overcome the challenges of absent fathers in our culture? Jason Craig, founder of Fraternus and author of Leaving Boyhood Behind joins us today to explore these questions. Warning: Boy moms might cry! Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Does it seem like the more educated we are, the less we know? Andrew Pudewa, founder and principal speaker of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, helps us uncover some of the disturbing theories behind modern education systems. He also offers tips for parents to help encourage well-rounded, critical-thinking children regardless of where they are educated. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

You want me to be a missionary disciple? Most of us feel inadequate and awkward about sharing the Gospel. On today's show, André Regnier, founder of Catholic Christian Outreach gives us tips on how to lead others to Christ. Hint: it starts with relationships. Tune in and get fired up! Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Even though we're made for relationship with God and others, it can be hard to find ways to gather. Leah Libresco joins us for an inspiring conversation about her book, Building the Benedict Option: A Guide to Gathering Two or Three Together in His Name. Tune in for some creative ways to get friends together. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

According to legend, when GK Chesterton was asked "What's wrong with the world today?" he responded with a pithy "I am." In that Chestertonian spirit, Fr. John Parks, Vicar for Evangelization, and Mr. Stephen L. Greene, Director of Kino Catechetical Institute, bring you "What's Wrong With the World," a new podcast from the Diocese of Phoenix. The world today is full of questions, and the Church has the answers people are looking for! Tune in every other Monday to YouTube, or listen on ApplePodcasts.

God has a plan for marriage, your marriage. Mike and Sharon Phelan join Steve and Becky Greene to share stories about their work together preparing couples for marriage. They also invite couples to recharge their marriage at the Together in Holiness events on September 28. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Do feelings override biology when it comes to gender identity? Our culture thinks so. Catholic author and speaker, Jason Evert sees this confusion at work in today's young people. Tune in to hear the truth about gender identity. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

God created each of us with certain temperaments. Knowing more about them can help us better understand ourselves and our loved ones. Licensed therapist, Nikki Westby dives into the Four Temperaments and gives us examples of how they can play out in family life. You won't want to miss this insightful 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

8/24/19 - From the Archives, Fr. Charlie on Purgatory

Do you struggle with comparison, expectations and perfectionism? Well you're not alone. Colleen Caroll Campbell joins Steve and Becky to share her story about how some saints and a heretic helped her find a new kind of perfection, freedom in Christ. Her new book is The Heart of Perfection:How the Saints Taught Me to Trade My Dream of Perfection for God's. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

It is hard to find authentic women's healthcare in a contraceptive culture. Morning Star OB/GYN has been providing care for women for 14 years and has some exciting news to share. Christine Accurso joins us to talk about exciting changes coming soon. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com