The Catholic Conversation

Thank you for joining us today for this special teaser episode of Parenting Smarts, a brand new podcast for parents from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.

Our host, MaryRuth Hackett, is a mom of…

Abortion, three-parent embryos, in-vitro fertilization, euthanasia and cloning are just some of the topics Nik Nikas, president, CEO of the Bioethics Defense Fund will tackle in today's episode.

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Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse addresses the lies and propaganda of the Sexual Revolution on today's show. Her new book is The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church wa…

The devil tries to keep us from God in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Fr. Charlie Goraieb, parochial vicar at St. Louis the King in Glendale, helps us to recognize evil and learn to combat it.

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Steve and Becky are joined by Dr. Anne Vargas-Leveriza, Director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection here in the Diocese of Phoenix, for an open conversation about where we are as a diocese w…

How can parents foster vocations? Fr. Dan Connealy, associate chaplain at Holy Trinity Catholic Newman Center, is joined by his mom, Renee Connealy, for a precious conversation about trying to raise …

We live in a culture unknowingly surrounded by heresies. Catholic priest, author and speaker, Fr. Dwight Longenecker talks about common ideologies that are destructive to our faith and the Church.

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Do you feel like people just don't care about faith anymore? How do we evangelize the indifferent? Author, Matt Nelson gives us insights and talks about his book, Just Whatever: How to Help the Spiri…

It's always a fun conversation when Patrick Coffin, author, speaker, podcaster and more is on the show. You won't want to miss this lively discussion on the Church, culture, contraception, media and …

Why is beauty important to the Church, to liturgy? Geoff and Ruth Strickland, New Jerusalem Studios, share their story. Tune in and discover how art leads you closer to God.

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Young people don't actually know how to date. Catherine Fowler Sample, writer and producer for The Dating Project shares the fascinating journey of young people searching for love in today's culture.

What happens when you discover that what you believed about God was wrong? Chris Zajdzinski, instructor, Kino Catechetical Institute and director for Marriage and Family Life at St. Mary Magdalene in…

Michael and Laura Garibaldi are training a new generation of storytellers. Tune in to find out how their dramatic arts academy helps young people grow in faith and relationships.

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How can we share our faith with those who object to it? Catholic Answers apologist, Karlo Broussard talks about how to begin a dialogue and his new book Prepare the Way: Overcoming Obstacles to God, …

High school is over, now what? Ryan Hanning, Ph.D has spent several years working with college students and young adults. Tune in and find out how to discover passion and purpose during the young adu…

He is well-known for his homilies, but what is Fr. John Lankeit really like? Join Steve and Becky as they chat with their good friend about life, discernment and friendship.

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Marriage helps us grow in holiness, so it's hard work sometimes. Mike Phelan, director of Marriage and Respect Life at the Diocese of Phoenix joins us to share the things that wives need to hear from…

When young people leave for college, will they lose their faith? Let's hope not. Tune in to hear Fr. Matt Lowry, chaplain, Holy Trinity Catholic Newman Center share his experiences with students at N…

The Sacrament of Confirmation, what is it exactly? Ryan Hanning, Ph.D. and a special guest join us to explore what really happens at Confirmation. You won't want to miss it!

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