The Catholic Conversation

Could a renewal in art and literature lead to God? Joseph Pearce explores culture, current events, Catholic literary figures and how to evangelize through the good, true and beautiful.

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Beauty leads us to God. Sacred music is a treasure in the Church and is accessible in the Diocese of Phoenix through the group Floriani. Graham Crawley and Joseph Daly share their stories and their a…

In a culture hungering for authentic, heroic masculinity, St. Joseph provides a fatherly example for us. Duane and Carrie Daunt join Steve and Becky to explore the virtues embodied in St. Joseph and …

Bad things happen. Suffering is inevitable. How can we endure it, or be present to others who are suffering? Fr. Jeffrey Kirby provides insight into God working through suffering. His book is Manual …

An exploration of the first two centuries of the Christian faith reveals that the early Church was Catholic. Joe Heschmeyer looks at the early history, the beliefs, and practices in the early days of…

What began as an interest in miracles and Marian apparitions grew into a career in miracle hunting and canonization research. Michael O'Neill helps us understand the process of canonization and share…

On today's show, you'll hear interesting stories and be challenged! Bear Woznick shares the parallels between adventures and growth in virtue. His book is Deep Adventure: The Way of Heroic Virtue.

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Jesus offers us the challenge to take up our cross and follow Him. Which means we're called to live in a particular way. Dr. Christopher Malloy explores how conflicting ideas about how to reach Heave…

In some countries, living as a Christians is dangerous. Casey Chalk shares stories of friends who live in Muslim countries and the difficulties they face. His book is The Persecuted: True Stories of …

He was a brilliant doctor who served those with Down Syndrome. Aude Dugast, the postulator of Dr. Jérôme Lejeune's cause for canonization, discusses his life and her book, Jérôme Lejeune: A man of Sc…

With a case in front of the Supreme Court, the abortion issue is on people's minds. Mike Phelan discusses the state of the Pro-Life Movement, the implications of a future Supreme Court decision, reso…

Happy New Year! We present a special episode from the archives, a conversation with Bishop Olmsted about his family and his life.

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Many women struggle to know how to embrace motherhood and domestic life in our culture. Leila Lawler joins Steve and Becky to share practical tips, as well as a framework and philosophy for living th…

He was in charge in financial reform at the Vatican and he was wrongly accused of sexual abuse. Hear Cardinal George Pell's captivating story, one he tells in his three-volume book series, Prison Jou…

Three years ago, the Hanning family moved from the suburbs of Phoenix to a homestead in another state. What has it been like? Ryan Hanning, Ph.D. explores how their family has grown through this expe…

Get to know a brilliant Catholic thinker, writer and outspoken priest, Fr. Paul Mankowski, S. J.. George Weigel, a Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington’s Ethics and Public Policy Center, and fri…

What does it mean to be a gentleman? How should a gentleman act? This topic applies to all men, boys and mothers of boys.

Dr. Stephen Baskerville explores his new book, a light and practical guide fo…