The Catholic Current
Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today's issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.
Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today's issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.
Episodes

Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
52 min
We are joined by staff writer for The Federalist, Jordan Boyd to discuss the recent Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Who is she, and why has the nomination process become so theatrical? Judge Nominated To Supreme Court On The Basis Of Her Sex Can't Define 'Woman' Democrats Smear Josh Hawley For Revealing They Don't Care If Supreme Court Justices Love Perverts And Hate The Constitution Washington Post Says Asking KBJ Questions About Her Legal Rulings Is Worse Than Falsely Accusing Kavanaugh Of Rape Senate Democrats Should Demand Biden Address His Border Disaster Before Giving Him A Supreme Court Justice

Apr 1, 2022
Apr 1, 2022
52 min
In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses why it is that we believe lies, the spiritual works of mercy, and how to overcome the fear of being called names in service of the Truth. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Why Do We Lie to Ourselves? Rachel Levine Says 'Misgendering' Trans People Is 'Mean-Spirited'— It's Not Courage International Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents A Mountain of Crumbs: A Memoir

Mar 31, 2022
Mar 31, 2022
52 min
We welcome founder and president of the Cardinal Newman Society, Patrick Reilly to discuss a Boston Catholic preparatory school choosing to award Pro-Abortion Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh at a fundraising banquet. What is a faithful Catholic to do, and will a newly released directive from the Vatican help these situations? Massachusetts Pro-Lifers Lament Catholic School's Choice to Honor Pro-Abortion Cabinet Member Considering Catholic Honors and Platforms Biden's Pick for Labor Secretary Embodies the 'Dictatorship of Relativism' New Vatican Instruction: Identity of Catholic Schools to be Respected by Teachers, Students The Cardinal Newman Society

Mar 30, 2022
The Benefits of Risk (Allison Schrager) 03/30/22
Mar 30, 2022
Mar 30, 2022
52 min
We welcome senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute Allison Schrager to discuss risk assessment, entrepreneurship, and the government being the original helicopter parent. Bring Back Risk Can We Have Economic Growth Without Risk?

Mar 29, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
52 min
We welcome back Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project to discuss the recent push for gender identity education aimed at young children. Father finishes with some Timely Thoughts. Poll: Americans Split Over Florida's Controversial Bills on Gender Identity and Race Psaki Calls Florida Parental Rights Bill 'A Form of Bullying', Dodges Question on Similar Biden 1994 Vote Disney Has Been Outspoken on DeSantis' Parental Rights Bill But Silent on Uyghur Genocide American Principles Project

Mar 28, 2022
Mar 28, 2022
52 min
We are joined by Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition to discuss what happened in Rome last Friday. What is this Consecration, and what is its importance? What No One Is Talking About With Francis' Fatima Consecration Francis' Consecration Of Russia & Ukraine Has DIVIDED Traditional Catholics The Five First Saturdays Devotion

Mar 25, 2022
Mar 25, 2022
52 min
In Let's Talk About This, Father discusses the idea of a "Just War". He wraps up with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. The Church's Just War Theory - Part 1 Mark Dice on " tucking" Joint Statement from Eau Claire School Candidates California Legislators Introduce Abortion Tourism Bill

Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
52 min
We are joined by Pandemic Ethics Scholar for The Democracy Fund, Dr. Julie Ponesse, to discuss courage, education, fear, and the ethics surrounding mandated vaccination. Do check out her new book, My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid19 Vaccine Mandates. Ethics Professor Gives Heartbreaking Final Lesson on Refusing Vaccine Before Being Fired Trailer - My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates My Choice - Book Website

Mar 23, 2022
Mar 23, 2022
52 min
We are joined by freelance editor and writer David Dashiell to discuss the new book he edited, Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism. Why are younger Catholics embracing religious tradition, and what advice would he give to those who are curious or hesitant towards the traditional forms of worship? Ever Ancient, Ever New: Why Younger Generations are Embracing Traditional Catholicism Why Mass Doesn't Need To Be "New and Improved" Why Bother With Worship? Mass of the Ages Trailer Mass of the Ages : Episode 1

Mar 22, 2022
Mar 22, 2022
52 min
We welcome adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Wei Wah Chin, to discuss the legal and cultural issues Asian-Americans are facing, and the effects of the rise of Critical Race Theory. Asian-Americans Fight Back Against School Discrimination Charters for All Asians Want Action Against Violence — Not More Rhetoric on Racism

Mar 21, 2022
Mar 21, 2022
51 min
We are joined by Adjunct Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Dr. Leor Sapir to discuss transgenderism within recent legal rulings. What is the effect of the rulings, and why is this seeming to occur more in America than in other countries? Transgender Confusions Misguided Affirmations Staying in Their Lane

Mar 18, 2022
Mar 18, 2022
52 min
In Let's Talk About This, Father draws attention to the outright attacks on childhood innocence. How should parents react, and why do many parents respond wrongly? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Four Disney Employees, Retired Judge Among the 108 Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting in Central Florida Critics Still Mislabeling Florida's Parental Rights In Education Bill Stop the Grooming: Does Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Actually Aim to Halt Sex Predators? Text of Florida House Bill - HB 1557 Biden Allocates $88 Million to Abortion and Research Using Live Foetuses New Advent - Church Documents

Mar 17, 2022
Mar 17, 2022
1hr 46 min
In this podcast-extended episode, Father welcomes back social and political commentator Bill Whittle, as well as comic book and video game industry veteran Nick Laing to discuss storytelling. Bill and Nick then stay on with Father after the broadcast segments for almost an hour of continued conversation not available anywhere else. The Riddler, Killmonger, and the Trap of Villains Who Are Right The Misunderstood Monster Bill Whittle's Website

Mar 16, 2022
Mar 16, 2022
52 min
We welcome back author, producer, and television host Michael O'Neill to discuss his latest show on EWTN: Explore With the Miracle Hunter. What miracles does the show highlight, and what role should miracles play in the life of faith? Explore with the Miracle Hunter: Show Trailer Explore with the Miracle Hunter: Lanciano The Miracle Hunter They Might Be Saints: On the Path to Sainthood in America

Mar 15, 2022
Mar 15, 2022
52 min
Today we welcome Dr. Timothy Williams of Crisis Magazine to discuss funeral liturgies. What did they previously provide to the living as well as the dead, and what has gone wrong in the way they are commonly celebrated today? Some Funereal Thoughts on Liturgy Let's do Purgatory for Lent!








