Conversations with Consequences is the weekly radio show of The Catholic Association. Featuring conversations about the topics that matter to an educated and well-formed Catholic audience.저자 Conversations with Consequences

Bishop Michael Burbidge joins this week to discuss not only his important work making sure all of the Arlington Diocese's Catholic schools are inclusive to children with special needs, but also to share his experience praying the Rosary with them marking the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary. His Excellency also voices his concern over the threat…

Burn-victim survivor John O'Leary discusses a new movie based on his life, Soul on Fire.저자 Conversations with Consequences

With a new movie recounting his harrowing experience surviving terrible burns as a 9-year old, Catholic speaker and survivor John O'Leary shares his journey from unspeakable grief to a life of inspiration. Coming to theaters Oct. 10, Soul on Fire stars William H. Macy, John Corbett, telling the true story of a man's survival against all odds, and h…

Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins to discuss why pro-abortion Senator Dick Durbin should not be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.저자 Conversations with Consequences

As Catholic faithful across the country are concerned about pro-abortion politician receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Archdiocese of Chicago, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield joins to discuss why he thinks the award should not be granted. We also talk with Mary Kate Zander of Illinois Right to Life about the longstanding relation…

Msgr. Roger Landry joins to share how Catholics can respond to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and Edward Pentin joins with the latest from England with the first Catholic funeral in 300 years저자 Conversations with Consequences

As the nation grapples with anti-Catholic violence at Annunciation Catholic school and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, TCA resident chaplain shares the Catholic response to the division and grief many are feeling, calling on all of us to lead with courage and conviction to share the truth of the Gospel to a very wounded world. Vatican analyst Ed…

With a new poll out this week on Gen Z and marriage and family, Brad Wilcox of the National Marriage Project joins with his insights.저자 Conversations with Consequences

With a new poll released this week from the NBC Newsdesk on Gen Z's take on marriage and happiness, we talk with Brad Wilcox of the National Marriage Project about what this means socially and politically for our country. We also talk with Emily Zanotti about her viral Substack on cooking and why the kitchen is the heart of the domestic church. Msg…

Singer Marie Miller joins to talk about her new song inspired by Carlo and Frassati plus Anthony D'Ambrosio talks St. Maxamillian Kolbe.저자 Conversations with Consequences

With a new movie coming to theaters next week telling the harrowing true life account of St. Maximilian Kolbe, filmmaker Anthony D'Ambrosio joins to share what compelled him to make this film given his own suffering. We also talk with billboard-topping singer/songwriter Marie Miller about why she is inspired by our two new soon-to-be-saints Carlo A…

Sabrina Ferrisi talks about some amazing facts about soon-to-be-saint Carlo Acutis.저자 Conversations with Consequences

With the canonization for Blessed Carlo Acutis in September, Sabrina Ferrisi joins to share some very unique facts about this soon-to-be-saint including some miracles attributed to him. We also talk with Kate Milligan about her own journey in starting 1 Girl Revolution! Msgr. Roger Landry also shares some interesting details about St. Augustine and…

Dr. Ray Guarendi joins to discuss the beauty of big families in the midst of this population bomb we are experiencing.저자 Conversations with Consequences

With so many young adults opting not to have children, Dr. Ray Guarendi, the Catholic father of 10 adopted children discusses the real joys of big families and how "love doesn't divide, it mutliplies." We also hear about the truths of naprotechnology and how the science heals the issue, not a workaround like IVF does. Msgr. Roger Landry also offers…

Leigh Snead talks about her new book, Infertile but Fruitful and Alvaro de Vicente on forming young men in a digital age.저자 Conversations with Consequences

With a recent study highlighting some very sobering statistics on teens that author Jonathan Haidt said only reifies the hards truths in The Anxious Generation, Alvaro de Vicente of The Heights School discusses the success he's had in forming young men to thrive in this digital world by teaching generosity, self-mastery, empathy, and so much more. …

We have Dr. Paul Shrimpton this week on Cardinal Newman as Doctor of the Church and Haley Stewart on great Catholic novelists.저자 Conversations with Consequences

With the big news last week of Cardinal John Henry Newman being declared a doctor of the church, Dr. Paul Shrimpton joins to give us a glimpse into the impact the saint had on Catholic education. Word on Fire's Haley Stewart also delves into her recent book, "Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know," and why Fla…

As Pope Leo marks 3 months of his pontificate, EWTN Vatican editor Frank Rocca joins to share his insights about this "quiet American."저자 Conversations with Consequences

As we near closer to the first 100 days of a Leonine papacy, EWTN News Vatican editor Frank Rocca shares some thought-provoking facts about this quiet American that has brought so much form and traditon back into the Catholic Church. TCA resident chaplain Msgr. Roger Landry also offers us his take on nearly 1 million youth and young adults that are…

The TCA talks Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal and Dr. Gavin Puthoff joins discussing naprotechnology.저자 Conversations with Consequences

As the world witnessed an affair that went viral at a Coldplay concert, the TCA team discusses the sad reality of adultery and why our first reaction when we are caught sinning is to hide. As Maddie Kearns opened up about her road to motherhood, we talk with her doctor, Dr. Gavin Puthoff about his decision to work in naprotechnology, and this life-…

After a historic meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Gary Marx sheds light on the true realities behind the missing children of Ukraine. The host of the Peace & Power Ukraine podcast says the number is closer to 35 thousand kidnapped children and has met directly with some of those that have been rescued. We al…

Former chaplain to the queen of England discusses the historic Catholic Mass at Canterbury Cathedral and Professor Robbie George on his new book.저자 Conversations with Consequences

After an historic Catholic Mass at Canterbury Cathedral marking the martyrdom of St. Thomas Beckett, former chaplain to the late Queen of England Gavin Ashenden discusses the beauty of the Mass and what it meant to him especially as the UK has voted in favor of radical abortion legislation and assisted suicide. Professor Robert George of Princeton …

Marking the 4th of July Msgr. Roger Landry talks about how our faith is woven into the fabric of our country. We also talk faith formation with Knights of Columbus' Sean Pott.저자 Conversations with Consequences

As we mark Independence Day, Msgr. Roger Landry walks us through Catholic contributions to our first freedom: the freedom of religion., and why faith is so inherent to our country. We also discuss the beauty and joys of motherhood and why we are called to not only be saints but raise them. We also talk to Sean Pott of Knights of Columbus all about …

Louis Brown of Christ Medicus Foundation talks recent Supreme Court wins and the anniversary of the Dobbs decision.저자 Conversations with Consequences

As we mark 3 years since the Dobbs decision came down and the fall of Roe, Lous Brown of Christ Medicus Foundation discusses where we go from here and in light of the Supreme Court win last week on transgender surgeries being banned in Tennessee, he also sheds light on the real dangers impacting our culture and our children--and what we as Catholic…

With the new September 7 date of Blessed Carlo Acutis' canonization, Sabrina Ferrisi joins with insider knowledge about the saint's miracles, what his mother remembers so vividly about her soon-to-be-saint son, and why this first millenial saint has so much to teach us in this digital age. We also discuss the recent Vita Institute and the vital wor…

EPPC scholar Clare Morell joins discussing her latest book, Tech Exit, and why families should ditch devices now!저자 Conversations with Consequences

With her new book, Tech Exit, now on bookshelves nationwide, EPPC's Clare Morell joins to discuss the real dangers of screens and practical ways to wean our children from these devices. We also talk with Dr. Derry Connolly of St. John Paul the Great University in California about an innovative new film program that is making waves in Hollywood. And…

Matthew Bunson joins to discuss his new biography about Pope Leo XIV plus a sneak peek look at the new exorcist movie, The Ritual, opening this weekend.저자 Conversations with Consequences

With The Ritual hitting theaters Friday starring Al Pacino & Patricia Heaton, Father Aaron Williams who served as a consultant for the film, shares details of the most documented exorcism case in the United States, working with Al Pacino, and possible conversions that occurred during the filming. As we mark one month of the Pope Leo XIV pontificate…

Former Congressman Dan Lipinski joins the show to discuss Pope Leo XIV and the future of the pro-life movement.저자 Conversations with Consequences

Former Congressman Dan Lipinski reacts to the news of fellow Chicagoan Pope Leo XIV becoming Pope and discusses the future of the pro-life movement and his own experience being treated as a "pro-life leper" in his Democratic party. Msgr. Roger Landry recounts meeting the Holy Father and discussing the very crucial work of the Pontifical Missions So…

FOCUS founder Curtis Martin joins to discuss our new Pope and how excited young Catholics are across the country about this moment in history.저자 Conversations with Consequences

Still celebrating the news of our US-born Pope, FOCUS founder Curtis Martin discusses this historic moment and why he thinks Pope Leo XIV is an answer to many prayers. He also discusses the resurgence on college campuses across the country, of young adults, especially men eager to know more about Christ--and how students are also finding love and m…

Father Thomas Petri of the Dominican House of Studies shares his thoughts about our new Pope including the pontiff’s choice of name. The Dominican priest also discusses the connections with his predecessor, Pope Leo XIII and his love for St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. Msgr. Roger Landry joins with a look at this Leonine pope with a heart of …

Father Thomas Petri joins to share his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV and Father Charles Trullols about CIC's Eucharistic procession.저자 Conversations with Consequences

Eucharistic perpetual pilgrim Maria Frattaroli joins to discuss her conversion inspired by the Real Presence and Msgr. Roger Landry also talks conclave and papal election.저자 Conversations with Consequences

As the conclave gets underway this week after the solemn procession of cardinals entering the Sistine Chapel, Msgr. Roger Landry joins Ashley McGuire and Mary FioRito altogether in Rome to discuss the way in which the Holy Spirit is at work within the conclave. Betsy Fentress also chats with Marina Fratarolli, 2024 Eucharistic pilgrim that journeye…

Archbishop Joseph Naumann discusses his legacy as shepherd of Kansas City, Kansas and his commitment to the pro-life movement.저자 Conversations with Consequences

With the news of Archbishop Joseph Naumann's retirement, the Kansas City shepherd shares his own powerful vocation story with the tragic death of his father. We also discuss his monumental impact on the pro-life movement, and why as Catholics, we must stand up to all the evil pervading our world. Dr. Edward Sri also shares his own memories of Pope …

As the world mourns the loss of Pope Francis who passed away on Easter Monday, we talk with Msgr. Roger Landry about the Holy Father's enduring legacy of mercy, especially as contemplate Divine Mercy Sunday this weekend. We also hear from Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register about the details of the pontiff's funeral Saturday and what is…

Michael Heinlein on the Legacy of Cardinal Francis George and Msgr. Roger Landry on bringing Christ to a leper colony in Vietnam.저자 Conversations with Consequences