The Catholic Current

The Eugenics of ’Designer Babies’ (Jordan Boyd) 8/24/22

We welcome back Jordan Boyd of the Federalist to discuss the growing movement of 'designer babies'. What happens when a culture moves from an understanding of procreation to one of mere reproduction? Who is hurt by this, and why do so few talk of its harmful effects? When Sperm And Eggs Are Monetized, Human Existence Becomes Transactional Mindy Kaling's Plea For College Girls To Freeze Eggs Is Problematic Adoption: Prayer and Educational Resources | USCCB National Council For Adoption Catholic Adoption Online

When Does a Thought Become Mortal Sin? (Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.) 8/23/22

We welcome back Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. of the Sacred Story Institute to discuss scrupulosity, love, and the meaning of salvation. How is the sin of Pride involved in excessive religious anxiety? Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts. Ask Fr. Bill - When Does a Thought Become a Mortal Sin? Ask Fr. Bill - Was St. Ignatius Neurotic? The Sacred Story Institute Lent: Sin Can Kill You; Shame Doesn't Have To Why Do You Repeat Your Sins? Why Pride is the Birth Mother of All Sin

Let Priests Be Priests (Jerome German) 8/22/22

We welcome back Jerome German of Crisis Magazine and Catholic Stand to discuss the meaning of the Catholic Priesthood. What's the difference between a priest and presider, and what is the effect of evacuating the role of fatherhood from both religion and from the broader culture? Presiders Be Gone – Give Us Priests! Listening but Not Demanding Worship in a Time of War No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men - Dr. Anthony Esolen Priest of the Cathedral of Santiago Tells Me They Have Become Mad: "Nos Hemos Vuelto Locos"

4 Year Anniversary (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/19/22

On this special episode of The Catholic Current, Fr. McTeigue celebrates the four year anniversary of hosting the show. He reminisces about his unlikely journey into Catholic radio, and shares highlights of the past year. As always, he finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. No One Could've Known (Except God) Pop Culture and Traditional Values (Bill Whittle & Nick Laing) 2/16/22 Evil, Villains, and Good Stories (Bill Whittle & Nick Laing) 3/17/22 Are You Really Born That Way? (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 2/28/22 Getting Un-Confused About Gender (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 6/9/22 Why Can't People Understand Each Other? (Kristin Barlow) 2/7/22 Emotions, Trauma, and the Spiritual Life (Kristin Barlow) 3/14/22 Goodbye to Roe! Now What? (Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.) 6/24/22

Technology: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Joe Garcia) 8/18/22

We welcome Joe Garcia, the Chief Revenue Officer of eCatholic to discuss the role technology plays in our life. What should we have learned through the experience of 2020, and how can the Priests and faithful better use technology to promote the Kingdom of God? eCatholic Online Catholic Community? Let's Get Real Do Christians Really Need One Another? The Hard Truth About Needing Other Christians

Calming the Storm (Fr. Gerald Murray) 8/17/22

We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray of EWTN to discuss his latest book from Emmaus Road Publishing, Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society. Can the concept of synodality save us? How can we keep our eyes fixed on Christ in the midst of the storms - both outside and within the Church? Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society No One Is Born Gay: Cardinal Hollerich Is Not Following the Science Can Pain Be a Near Occasion of Sin? Why Can't We Reason With Pain and Sin? How to Unite Mind, Soul, and Body Against Sin

Are You Looking Forward to College? (Matt Lamb) 8/16/22

We welcome back Matt Lamb of The College Fix to discuss what students can expect when they go off to college campuses, especially looking at the recent Academic destruction of J.R.R. Tolkien and his works. Is college worth it, and is there any good news for campuses? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Kamala Harris Hosts Discussion on 'Challenges' of Pro-Life Laws With Pro-Abortion University Leaders J.R.R. Wolkein: Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' Draws Hilarious Mockery from Fans of Classic 'Catholic Intellectual Tradition' Group Reaches 80 Campus Chapters The Thomistic Institute

Doomscrolling Past Christ (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 8/15/22

We welcome Dr. Darrick Taylor to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine titled Doomscrolling Past Christ. What happens to us when we consume too much bad news? How should a Christian handle the headlines? Doomscrolling Past Christ When It's Time to Fast from the News A Prayer Before Connecting to the Internet - Multilingual

Why Despise Children? (Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.) 8/12/22

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue responds to a recent article highlighting the modern contempt for children through celebrity culture. What messages do women hear and not hear to cause them to come to their conclusions? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. 12 Women With a Perfect Response for Why They Don't Have Kids Modern Idolatry: Rarely Confessed, or Even Considered How Gratitude Can Transform Your Life

Finding Your Identity in Christ (Kristin Barlow) 8/11/22

We welcome back YouTuber, podcaster, and Theologian Kristin Barlow to discuss where it is people find their identity. What does it mean to be rooted in Christ, and what does life look like without Him as our center of our life? Literally No Subtext with Dear Kristin: From Where Do You Get Your Sense of Identity? Updated Definitions of the 8 Cognitive Functions 16 Personalities Answer Questions About Their Dating Lives 16 Personalities Interacting on a Sick Day

Is Traditional Catholicism a Sin? (Matt Archbold) 8/10/22

We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss recent comments made about the Latin Mass. Is it possible that a desire to worship in the manner of our ancestors could be sinful? Did Pope Francis Calls Traditional Catholicism a Sin? It Seems to Me Everyone Goes to Heaven Except Trads My First Latin Mass -A Tragicomic Tale of Misunderstandings and Mistranslations Atheist Penn Jillette Doesn't Respect Christians Who Don't Evangelize

A Hermeneutic of Envy (Dr. Anne Hendershott) 8/9/22

We welcome back Dr. Anne Hendershott of Franciscan University of Steubenville to discuss the role the sin of Envy is playing within the Church from her article in Crisis Magazine. What happens when policies are driven by Envy, and what can be done to counter it? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Traditionis Custodes as a Hermeneutic of Envy Ignoring Papal Mandates The Politics of Envy - Dr. Anne Hendershott Status Envy: The Politics of Catholic Higher Education - Dr. Anne Hendershott In Tune With The World: A Theory of Festivity - Josef Pieper Holy Nuns DESTROYED By Francis The Destroyer For An Unbelievable Reason

China — Now What? (Elizabeth Yore) 8/8/22

In this podcast-extended episode, we welcome back Liz Yore of Yore Children to discuss the history of the Church in China and Hong Kong. What happened between the Vatican and China, and what does then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick have to do with it? Pope Hopes Provisional Agreement With China Will Be Renewed Bishop Lei Celebrates the Birth of China's Communist Party in Leshan Cathedral The Cardinal Kung Foundation Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights The Holy Face Devotion Communism and the Conscience of the West - Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

The War on Silence (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/5/22

In Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the absence of silence - particularly within the context of our worship. Why is this the case, and why is it deadly to the soul? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. The Silence of the Canon Speaks More Loudly Than Words Death by Dullness: Prioritizing Speech over Silence and Song The Silent Canon: Is Worship Supposed to be Aweful? The Superiority of Silence The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise - Cardinal Robert Sarah A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart - Josef Pieper

The Lies of Progressive Catholicism (Katie Gillio) 8/4/22

We welcome Katie Gillio to the show to discuss her testimony of conversion from an upbringing of progressive Catholicism documented in Crisis Magazine. How can true friendship lead to Christ, and what advice would she offer to parents raising young children? How Having a Gay Father Showed Me the Lies of Progressive Catholicism Courage International Discernment in the Service of Friendship - Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Homeschool FlipHouse