The Catholic Conversation

During this time, in the midst of a pandemic, we are thinking about death more than ever. The Church has important bioethical considerations when dealing with end-of-life issues. It's important for Catholics to understand what the Church teaches and the wisdom behind those teachings. Nik Nikas joins Steve and Becky to sort through these issues. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Home...it's more that a house, it's where we learn to love. For many of us, we have been spending much more time at home lately. How can we make the most of our home? Carrie Gress joins Steve and Becky today to talk about what home can be and her book Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

The culture is out to corrupt our children. Most experts tell us all the wrong answers for how to raise them. What are parents to do? Dr. Ray Guarendi, radio host, father of 10 children, author and psychologist talks about counter-cultural parenting and his new  book Raising Upright Kids in an Upside Down World. Tune in and take back your parenting, you won't want to miss this episode. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

This week from our archives, Fr. Charlie Goraieb helps us understand the three stages of the spiritual life. Tune in next week for a new episode.

The idea of Socialism has been gaining popularity. What is Socialism exactly and can it be consistent with Catholicism? Trent Horn, author, speaker, apologist with Catholic Answers joins Steve and Becky to explore why a Catholic cannot be a Socialist. Tune in and find out why. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

In these uncertain times, we need the steady example of the Holy Family. In a world suffering from an attack on fatherhood, a time when many are out of work and Churches are closed, St. Joseph can be particularly helpful.  Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, introduces us to St. Joseph and his new book, Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

In these days we might be obsessing about numbers, data, "flattening the curve" or the economy. Today, we are invited to take a step back and look at this pandemic through the eyes of faith. Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OP joins Steve and Becky to give us a Biblical perspective on plagues. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

We're taking a break from normal programming for Holy Week, but please enjoy a special message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted.

Our bodies communicate a language, they reveal God. In our culture, we have dismantled this truth. God created us, body and soul with purpose. Katrina Zeno unpacks the teachings of Theology of the Body to help us find answers to meaningful questions about God, sexuality, culture, identity and purpose. You won't want to miss this intellectually rich episode. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

We're in uncertain times. Today, Steve and Becky record from their house for the first episode of The Catholic Conversation, the quarantine edition. They share thoughts and inspiration as we journey through living during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

How can we get to know Jesus, His Church and our place in it? Mark Hart, author, speaker, vice president at Life Teen International, gets us excited about being Catholic and sharing the faith with others. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

The Eucharist is such a gift, yet people are still walking away from the Church. How is it that people are not able to recognize the profound reality of the Mass? Is it possible that we have made it all about us?  Fr. John Lankeit, rector at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral joins Steve and Becky to talk about worship, reverence and keeping our focus on Christ. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Whatever you do, don't talk about religion or politics! Well, today, we're talking about both. Brian Burch, founder of Catholic Vote helps us to see some of the issues in politics that Catholics should understand. Tune in to explore some of the important questions for Catholics to ponder as citizens and voters. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.

So you've been asked to be a Godparent, can you just show up for the Baptism? Well, yes and much more. Today, we catch up with Dr. Ryan Hanning to explore what it means to be a Godparent. It is a rich and beautiful role. We'll also get an update on his work including a new book with Tom Peterson, Willpower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Scripture illuminates the truths of the Catholic Church. Dr. John Bergsma, Theology professor at Franciscan University, Steubenville shares his conversion story as well as breaks open Scripture. Tune in and you'll discover passages and see the Bible in a new way. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union https://notredamefcu.com/arizona.