Best Station Of The Cross Catholic Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Making Excuses for God? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/30/25 51:30

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Could you explain the Ascension in a way that makes sense to a non-believer? Why would it be that the Ascension of God is better than having Him with us in a more tangible way? Fr. McTeigue explains what is often left out of explanations about this important Feast. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Ha…

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Bioethical Considerations and the Story of Baby Chance (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 5/30/25 49:52

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5/30/25 - Have you heard the story of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old pregnant nurse from Georgia who was declared brain-dead just 13 weeks into her pregnancy? Rather than letting her life quietly end, doctors at Emory University Hospital made the courageous decision to keep her on life support—not for her own survival, but to protect the tiny life gr…

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Any Hope for Public Schools? (Dr. Duke Pesta) 5/29/25 51:30

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We welcome back Dr. Duke Pesta to talk about what needs to happen to fix our public schools, what we should be asking of our representatives, and how parents ought to be responding in the meantime. Show Notes Dr. Duke Pesta - Public School Exit It’s Time for a School-Choice Program in New York Teachers Are Quitting Because Kids Can’t Read (video) T…

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20th Century Mystic Diaries: Gabrielle Bossis and Her Conversations with Jesus (Joanne Wright) - 5/28/25 48:44

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5/28/25 - We'll examine the life of Gabrielle Bossis (1874–1950), a French nurse, playwright, and Catholic mystic whose deeply personal spiritual writings have touched generations. Best known for her diary Lui et moi (He and I), Bossis began experiencing what she described as interior conversations with Jesus later in life, during her travels acros…

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What's Your Parish Good For? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. 6:07

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Most people treat church like “anti-hell insurance” — quick in, quick out, no change required. That’s not how saints are made. In this episode, Fr. McTeigue calls out the culture of “St. Typicals” and asks: Are you being trained for heroism… or comfort? Watch on YouTube: What's Your Parish Good For?By The Station of the Cross

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A Priest’s 486-Mile Pilgrimage: Faith, Wilderness, and the Colorado Trail (Fr. John Nepil) - 5/27/25 48:39

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5/27/25 - We're joined by Fr. John Nepil, priest, theologian, and mountaineer, as he reflects on his new book To Heights and unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail. Written during a 486-mile pilgrimage through the Colorado Rockies with fellow priests and Catholic young adults, the book offers a profound spiritual meditation on nature, sufferi…

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Reasserting Catholic Education (Dr. Ryan Messmore) 5/27/25 51:30

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We welcome Dr. Ryan Messmore from the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education to talk about how Catholic education can be done better, and what that would look like. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Institute for Catholic Liberal Education The Mind That Is Catholic: Fr. James Schall Another Sort of Learning: Schall S.J., Fr. James …

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Prayer: How and Why (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11:58

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How do we pray rightly? Fr. McTeigue guides listeners through the steps of thoughtful, reflective, and rightful prayer, that we may not only pray better, but live more prayerfully.By The Station of the Cross

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Men, We Need You (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 5/23/25 49:27

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5/23/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato lead a vital conversation on why men must rise to the occasion in the battle to end abortion. As co-founders of The Men’s March, they challenge men across the nation to reclaim their role as defenders of life and champions for the unborn. We highlight the next major event in this growing movement, happening Saturd…

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Let’s Choose a Better Future (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/23/25 51:29

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Since South Korea, with its advanced technological culture, has one of the highest suicide rates along with other signs of societal despair, what does that suggest about the direction we're heading? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness. Show Notes South Korea Is Everything Wrong With Society Why South Korea is Collapsing: The Coming Economic Cris…

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A Simple Way to Fix Healthcare (Today!) (Karl Denninger) 5/22/25 51:30

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We welcome Karl Denninger to discuss the brokenness of the healthcare industry and what ought to be done about it. Since the vast majority of us accept that something is wrong with the current model, let's imagine something different, and how that would impact the rest of society. Better yet, let's talk about what would happen if existing laws were…

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How Ignatius Press Built the Perfect Catholic Study Bible (Mark Brumley) - 5/22/25 47:28

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5/22/25 - What makes the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible one of the most trusted resources for Catholics today? Mark Brumley, President of Ignatius Press, takes us behind the scenes of this long-term project. He discusses the origin of the study Bible, the contributions of theologians like Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, and the importance of presen…

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Let's Take a Closer Look: The Presence and Absence of God (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10:59

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Do you treat God like a smartphone? Swipe when you need Him. Ignore when you don’t. Demand instant answers. Get annoyed when He doesn’t "perform." God isn't your emergency backup. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: The Presence and Absence of GodBy The Station of the Cross

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Meet the Man Defending Genesis in the Modern World (Hugh Owen) - 5/20/25 36:47

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5/20/25 - Hugh Owen, founder and director of the Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation, recounts his inspiring journey from a secular upbringing to becoming one of the foremost Catholic voices defending the traditional doctrine of special creation. After converting to the Catholic faith at Princeton University in 1972, Hugh pursued academic studie…

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Goodbye to DEI? (Dr. Stanley Ridgley) 5/20/25 51:30

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We welcome Dr. Stanley Ridgley to share how DEI is deeply woven into our institutions, how much money its proponents are being paid to promote it, and why so many schools are afraid to say no. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education Sowell EXPOSES Everything WR…

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Turning Points: How Thirteen Remarkable Men and Women Heard God’s Call and Responded to It (Tony Ryan) - 5/19/25 48:13

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5/19/25 - Turning Points examines how thirteen extraordinary men and women from apostolic times to the present—most of them canonized saints—came to see how God wanted them to organize their lives and, seeing that, set out to shape their lives accordingly. The book probes the stories of highly motivated individuals who in a variety of ways committe…

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LTACL: Why Do Academics Hate the Truth? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11:54

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Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. explains why saying Truth with a capital T sends today’s academics into meltdown—and how Christ offers not control, but fulfillment. Watch on YouTube: Why Do Academics Hate the Truth?By The Station of the Cross

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Is Pope Leo XIV the Voice the Pro-Life Movement Has Been Waiting For? (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 5/16/25 48:14

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5/16/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato explore the potential impact of Pope Leo XIV’s emerging leadership on the global Catholic stance regarding pro-life issues. Could his teachings and tone inspire a new generation of Catholics to reengage with the pro-life movement? We’ll break down his most recent statements, how they contrast with past papal posit…

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Are We Losing Our Minds (or Our Memories?) - Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. 5/16/25 51:30

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What have we lost through an ignorance of our collective history? What are we being manipulated into forgetting? Father McTeigue confronts these questions in this week's episode of Let's Talk About This. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Nicholas Carr | What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains Teacher…

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Abortion, Regret, and Mercy: A Post-Abortive Woman Speaks Out (Theresa Bonopartis) - 5/15/25 48:51

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5/15/25 - Theresa Bonopartis, Director of Lumina: Hope and Healing After Abortion, shares her personal story of abortion, regret, and the transformative mercy she found through healing and faith. Speaking from the heart and from decades of experience helping others, Theresa opens up about the emotional aftermath of her abortion, the silence and sti…

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A Theology of Fiction (Cassandra Nelson) 5/15/25 51:31

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We welcome Cassandra Nelson to discuss whether there is value in fiction in terms of our spiritual lives. Is there an implicit message about the human soul that can be revealed by reflecting on how Christ used stories to teach? Show Notes A Theology of Fiction: Nelson, Cassandra Cassandra Nelson: Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture A Theology…

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Who Was Josefa Menendez? The Hidden Soul Chosen by Christ (Joanne Wright) - 5/14/25 45:51

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5/14/25 - Today we examine the extraordinary life of Servant of God Josefa Menendez (1890–1923), a Spanish-born nun of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Though virtually unknown during her lifetime, Josefa was chosen by Christ to be a messenger of His infinite love and mercy, especially for souls trapped in despair. Through interior locutio…

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Let's Take a Closer Look: The Pope and Sloppy American Politics 10:05

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Some of those publicly pontificating about our new pope are understanding him through only a secular lens, then they are adding partisanship and distorting moral doctrine. Let's take a closer look. Watch on YouTube: The Pope and Sloppy American PoliticsBy The Station of the Cross

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New Allies for Women in Need (Diane O’ Toole) 5/13/25 51:30

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We welcome Diane O'Toole to talk about what crisis pregnancy centers really do, and how the state of Massuchusetts is using tax dollars to persecute such places and keep women away from the help that they need. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Pregnancy Care Alliance of Massachusetts Choice Begins Here The Fatima Center Rachel's Vin…

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Pope Leo XIV and The Dawn of a New Era (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 5/13/25 49:41

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5/13/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland shares his thoughts on the election of Pope Leo XIV and some concerns that our Holy Father may consider addressing moving forward, such as the growing implementation of artificial intelligence and how we should approach that as Catholics. Bishop Strickland’s Substack: https://bishopjosephstrickland.substack.com/ B…

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The Mystery of Joy and the Road to Rome (Dr. Peter Kreeft) - 5/12/25 46:19

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5/12/25 - Join us for a rich and thought-provoking conversation with acclaimed Catholic philosopher and author Dr. Peter Kreeft as we explore two of his latest books: The Mystery of Joy and From Calvinist to Catholic: 13 Stories of Conversion. In The Mystery of Joy, Dr. Kreeft reflects on the deep spiritual meaning of joy—not as mere emotional happ…

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Let's Take a Closer Look: There's Something About Leo 9:19

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From battling heresy to confronting modern chaos, the legacy of three great Leos may shape the mission of the Church’s newest shepherd. Fr. McTeigue connects the dots—and offers a call to prayer. Watch on YouTube: There's Something About LeoBy The Station of the Cross

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2025 Spring Appeal Day Five - Hope and Encouragement for Pope Leo XIV (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/9/25 48:43

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5/9/25 - Change of plans... we have a new Pope! Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, joins Father McTeigue as we unpack the first sermon delivered by Pope Leo XIV and consider some potential "first steps" that our Holy Father may consider taking. If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross,…

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SOTC Spring Appeal Day Five - Fridays with Father (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 5/9/25 42:14

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5/9/25 - We are joined today by pro-life activist Father Stephen Imbarrato for another edition of Fridays with Father! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations a…

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SOTC Spring Appeal Day Four - Leo XIV and The Papal Transition (Dr. Janet Smith) - 5/8/25 29:49

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5/8/25 - We are joined today by Dr. Janet Smith, retired moral theologian, to discuss the Papal transition and what the church needs in our next Pope. If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profi…

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2025 Spring Appeal Day Four - First Reactions to Pope Leo XIV (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/8/25 56:49

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5/8/25 - Change of plans... we have a new Holy Father! Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, joins Father McTeigue as we provide live commentary and first reactions to the introduction of Pope Leo XIV! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size …

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SOTC Spring Appeal Day Three - Papal Miracles (Joanne Wright) - 5/7/25 47:43

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5/7/25 - We are joined today by Joanne Wright, co-founder of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax de…

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2025 Spring Appeal Day Three - Ask Father! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/7/25 48:35

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5/7/25 - We are joined all week by special guest Joe McClane, host of A Catholic take, as Father McTeigue answers YOUR questions live on the air! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit…

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