Kresta In The Afternoon

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 23, 2021 – Hour 1

Teresa Tomeo joins us taking your calls on media literacy.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 23, 2021 – Hour 2

Teresa Tomeo joins us taking your calls on media literacy.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 22, 2021 – Hour 1

Al breaks down the Motu Proprio on the Traditional Latin Mass, talks with Dr. Carlos Eire about the protests in Cuba, and Scott Hahn previews the Defending the Faith Conference.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 22, 2021 – Hour 2

Dr Eduardo Echeverria discusses Aquinas and the Development of Doctrine.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 21, 2021 – Hour 1

Al has more thoughts on Msgr Jeffrey Burrill and the limits of a priest’s privacy, and Carrie Gress discusses living the Marian option.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 21, 2021 – Hour 2

Holly Ordway shares how her love of Tolkien helped her discover Christ.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 20, 2021 – Hour 1

Msgr. Jeffrey Burrill, the highest-ranking non-bishop cleric in the US, has resigned over sexual misconduct charges. We talk with Matthew Bunson.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 20, 2021 – Hour 2

Why should we study the classics? We talk with Robert Kirkendall, and Fr. David Meconi looks at the first 500 years of Christ’s life.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 19, 2021 – Hour 1

Steve Karlen of 40 Days for Life previews Tuesday’s Jericho March and Fr. Dave Pivonka discusses living Metanoia in our daily lives.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 19, 2021 – Hour 2

Louis Brown discusses conscience protections for doctors and Dr Richard Gallagher shares his years investigating the paranormal.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 16, 2021 – Hour 2

We dive into the world of the New Testament with NT Wright

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 16, 2021 – Hour 1

Matthew Bunson and Montse Alvarado react to the news of the new Motu Proprio on the Extraordinary Form, and Al sits down with Fr. Daniel Maurer who has returned from Russia.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 15, 2021 – Hour 1

What does it mean to be Human? We talk with Carter Snead.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 15, 2021 – Hour 2

Ken Hensley shares how the writings of St John Newman led him to the Church.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 14, 2021 – Hour 1

Al takes church lessons from Nathaniel Hawthorne and talks Church News with Matthew Bunson.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 14, 2021 – Hour 2

Alejandro Bermudez has the latest on the protests in Cuba and Sam Gregg discusses the rising popularity of socialism.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 13, 2021 – Hour 1

Fr. Anthony Pinizzotto presents a pastoral approach to addiction counseling.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 13, 2021 – Hour 2

We look at the extraordinary gift of Divine Mercy with Fr. Chris Alar.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 12, 2021 – Hour 1

Al looks at the problems of Sola Scriptura and Louis Markos connects Plato to Christianity.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 12, 2021 – Hour 2

Deal Hudson reports on CPAC 2021 and Fr Paul Mueller answers faith and science questions from the Vatican Observatory.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 9, 2021 – Hour 1

We discuss civilization and True religion with Scott Hahn.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 9, 2021 – Hour 2

We look at the Biblical roots of the Church with Tom Nash.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 8, 2021 – Hour 1

Al takes a look at Critical Race Theory and Dr Ray Guarendi has advice for life from Jesus.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 8, 2021 – Hour 2

Doug Keck joins us with a look at the Bishops and Biden, Tom Nash takes Jesus to the streets and Al explains the fundamental difference between Catholics and Protestants.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 7, 2021 – Hour 1

Matthew Bunson discusses Pope Francis’ recovery and the Tradional Latin Mass with Edward Pentin and Reggie Littlejohn looks at the legacy of 100 years of the CCP.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 7, 2021 – Hour 1

Guest Host Matthew Bunson and Ed Condon discuss the upcoming Vatican financial trials.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 6, 2021 – Hour 1

What does Total Conversion look like? Fr. Robert Spitzer joins us.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 6, 2021 – Hour 2

We dive into John Chapter 17 with Peter Herbeck.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 5, 2021 – Hour 1

God Bless America! Tim Shah looks at the history of religious liberty.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 5, 2021 – Hour 2

Robert Reilly examines the foundations of America.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 2, 2021 – Hour 1

Would you move cross-country to join a Catholic community? We take your calls.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 2, 2021 – Hour 1

Would you move cross-country to join a Catholic community? We take your calls on this and more.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 1, 2021 – Hour 1

Why was Bill Cosby freed? Al looks at the case, and Dan Lipinski weighs in on politicians and the Eucharist.

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 1, 2021 – Hour 2

We discuss church news, the Feast of Junipero Serra, and the story of the world’s most premature baby to survive.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 30, 2021 – Hour 1

Joe Heschmeyer explains the meaning and importance of the papacy.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 30, 2021 – Hour 2

Rod Bennett debunks the biggest lie about the early church.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 29, 2021 – Hour 1

On this feast of Sts Peter and Paul we explore Pauline theology with Brant Pitre.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 29, 2021 – Hour 2

We continue our look at the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul. Thomas Craughwell tells the story of the search for St Peter’s Bones.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 28, 2021 – Hour 1

Al continues his look at Reconciliation and the Eucharist and Pastor James Ward overcomes the “Victim Mentality.”

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 28, 2021 – Hour 2

We put atheism on trial with Louis Markos.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 25, 2021 – Hour 1

Bishop Andrew Cozzens introduces the Eucharistic Revival project and then we open up the phone lines to take your calls on the Eucharist and Reconciliation.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 25, 2021 – Hour 2

We continue to take your calls on the Eucharist and Reconciliation.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 24, 2021 – Hour 1

Al examines what kind of “unity” is at stake in the USCCB discussion and Clemente Lisi responds to a claim that Mother Teresa was a “cult leader.”

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 24, 2021 – Hour 2

Matthew Bunson has the details on Pope Francis’ meeting with Bishop Batzing and other church news, and Lytia Reese explains why some Catholic schools are sticking with distance learning.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 23, 2021 – Hour 1

Gerry Wegemer examines the life and writings of Thomas More.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 23, 2021 – Hour 2

Did the Church really silence Galileo? We talk with Dom Paschal Scotti.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 22, 2021 – Hour 1

Al continues our look at the USCCB meeting and Ed Whelan explains the impact of the Fulton court decision.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 22, 2021 – Hour 2

Dr Steve Doran explains a new debate on the definition of brain death.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 21, 2021 – Hour 1

We discuss mainstream press reactions to the USCCB with Terry Mattingly.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 21, 2021 – Hour 2

Monica Miller shares her latest Red Rose Rescue experience and Fr Charles Fox has thoughts on dialogue with the bishops.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 18, 2021 – Hour 1

The bishops voted in favor of allowing the USCCB Committee on Doctrine to draft a document on the Eucharist. Guest host Matthew Bunson has analysis with Montse Alvarado and Matt Hadro.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 18, 2021 – Hour 2

Guest host Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses Christian persecution in Nigeria and Ethiopia’s Tigray region with Ed Clancy. Then Steve Ray joins him to talk about fathers in the Gospels.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 17, 2021 – Hour 1

Guest host Dr. Greg Popcak shares some of his thoughts. Then Joe Heschmeyer discusses his new book A Man Named Joseph: Guardian for Our Times. Then, Montse Alvarado joins us to discuss the religious freedom victory at the Supreme Court with Fulton v City of Philadelphia.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 17, 2021 – Hour 2

Dr. Matthew Bunson and guest host Dr. Greg Popcak discuss day two of the USCCB June meeting. Plus, Mike Aquilina discuss his new book Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 16, 2021 – Hour 1

Michael McCaffrey joins guest host Jerry Usher to discuss the politicization of sports and Michael New discusses the recent findings on American attitudes towards abortion in a new Gallup poll.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 16, 2021 – Hour 2

Dr. Matthew Bunson from EWTN News joins guest host Jerry Usher to discuss day one of the USCCB June meeting. Plus, Cy Kellett discusses his new book, A Teacher of Strange Things.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 15, 2021 – Hour 1

Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins Al to discuss America’s Founding Fathers and the relationship between…

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 15, 2021 – Hour 2

Deacon Steven Graydanus and Al discuss father figures in film and Dr. Timothy O’Donnell explains the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 14, 2021 – Hour 1

G.K. Chesterton is one of the most quotable men in history. Dale Ahlquist and Al discuss some of his quotes. Then, Dr. Paul Kengor explains the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 14, 2021 – Hour 2

Dr. Ralph Martin joins Al to discuss A Church In Crisis: Pathways Forward.

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The Kresta in the Afternoon team shares their suggestions for summer reading.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 11, 2021 – Hour 1

William Doino discusses the life of Piux XII biographer Sr. Margherita Marchione and Al celebrates the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 11, 2021 – Hour 2

We take your calls on the best books for summer!

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 10, 2021 – Hour 1

We look at the failed resignation of Cardinal Marx and other church stories with Matthew Bunson.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 10, 2021 – Hour 2

Aaron Ross explains what we know about the Indigenous graves discovered in Canada and Ed Sri takes a Biblical walk through the Mass.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 9, 2021 – Hour 1

Do smartphones make us dumb? How can we interact with a hostile culture? We talk with Tim Muehlhoff.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 9, 2021 – Hour 2

Did you know the father of a woman killed in the Oklahoma City bombings met with the father of Timothy McVeigh? Jeanne Bishop has the story.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 8, 2021 – Hour 1

Christoph Wimmer breaks down Cardinal Marx’s resignation and Greg Caridi reflects on how to correct our bishops.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 8, 2021 – Hour 2

We talk about the Mass with Fr Joe Krupp and Cathy Canino shares her journey back to the Church.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 7, 2021 – Hour 1

Guest Host Jerry Usher talks miracles with Adam Blai and the Sacred Heart with Kathleen Beckman.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 7, 2021 – Hour 2

Guest Host Jerry Usher and Jonathan Liedl talk about the Ignatian year and Fr Dwight Longenecker celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 4, 2021 – Hour 1

Deacon Kevin Stephenson tells how the Tulsa cathedral helped during the race riots and Al explains what it means to offer Fraternal Correction.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 4, 2021 – Hour 2

We take your calls on what it means to offer fraternal correction.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 3, 2021 – Hour 1

Corinna Turner celebrates Blessed Carlo Acutis’ love for the Eucharist and Ed Condon explains what is in the new Book VI of Canon Law.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 3, 2021 – Hour 2

Does Jesus belong in a graduation speech? Stephanie Taub joins us. Also, Scott Ellsworth tells the story of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Rio.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 2, 2021 – Hour 1

Alan Sears discusses the faith of President Eisenhower and Fr. Thomas Joseph White opens the mystery of the Incarnation.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 2, 2021 – Hour 2

We hear the story of Ernst Lohmeyer – who fought both the Nazis and the Soviets – and meet a woman who witnessed the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 1, 2021 – Hour 1

We look at the rise in anti-Semitism with Joe Locona and Wes Smith discusses religious liberty issues at the World Medical Association.

Kresta in the Afternoon – June 1, 2021 – Hour 2

Doug Keck helps celebrate the life of Carlo Acutis and Nicholas Wade explains what we know about the origins of COVID.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 31, 2021 – Hour 1

RJ Matawa shares the story of the Mass on Mt Suribachi, Iwo Jima and Donna Marie Cooper-O’Boyle reflects on the life of a military wife.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 31, 2021 – Hour 2

Mark Noll examines the Civil War as a theological crisis.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 28, 2021 – Hour 1

Fr. Charles Connor tells the stories of Colonial-era Catholics.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 28, 2021 – Hour 2

We look to Sunday’s Solemnity of the Trinity with Fr. Thomas Weinandy.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 27, 2021 – Hour 1

Steve Ray looks at Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant and Matthew Bunson looks ahead to the “Synod on Synodality”

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 27, 2021 – Hour 2

Cardinal George Pell joins us for a wide-ranging discussion looking at his time in prison and his thoughts on the state of the Church.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 26, 2021 – Hour 1

Al looks ahead to an interview with Cardinal Pell and Steven Greydanus asks if Star Wars still matters.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 26, 2021 – Hour 2

Abu Atallah shares his journey from Islam to Christ.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 25, 2021 – Hour 1

Monica Miller responds to a claim by Tim Kaine on abortion and conscience, and Fr Mitch Pacwa tells the story of St Ignatius.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 25, 2021 – Hour 2

Larry Kudlow looks at how President Biden views the role of government and how it will affect his economic policy.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 24, 2021 – Hour 1

Guest Host Matthew Bunson and Teresa Tomeo look at the state of mainstream journalism in the US.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 24, 2021 – Hour 2

Guest Host Matthew Bunson and JD Flynn discuss raising children with special needs and Mike Aquilina looks at Pentecost and the birth of the Church.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 21, 2021 – Hour 1

Dr Greg Popcak explains why “love hurts” and we look to the power of Pentecost with Mark Giszczak.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 21, 2021 – Hour 2

We look at the connections between the Abrahamic faiths with Gabriel Said Reynolds.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 20, 2021 – Hour 1

Al looks at the legacy of Plessy v Ferguson and talks with Peter Herbeck about God’s punishment – and glory.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 20, 2021 – Hour 2

Steve Ray tells the story we aren’t hearing about Israel and Matthew Bunson introduces Hong Kong’s new bishop. Also, Al looks to the Feast of Pentecost.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 19, 2021 – Hour 1

We meet the Monks of Tibhirine and Tim O’Malley asks if there is a crisis in parishes.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 19, 2021 – Hour 2

Stephen Smith explains the importance of the Jewish Temple.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 18, 2021 – Hour 1

Reggie Littlejohn joins us fresh off her Congressional appearance discussing a boycott of the Beijing Olympics. We’ll also hear a report from Germany on the continued issues with the Church there and Al shares thoughts on conscience and moral truth.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 18, 2021 – Hour 2

What is it mean to be in the midst of suffering? We’ll talk with Pat Schwenk who is battling cancer.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 17, 2021 – Hour 1

We talk with Archbishop Cordileone about Biden, Pelosi and the Eucharist, Reggie Littlejohn about boycotting the Beijing Olympics, and Dr. Ray Guarendi about the rise in Gray Divorces.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 17, 2021 – Hour 2

Doug Keck considers the problem of President Biden and Scandal, Michael New explains the Supreme Court’s decision to take up an abortion case, and Al explains what it means to receive a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 14, 2021 – Hour 1

St. Paul instructs us to not be conformed to the ways of this world. How are you living this in your own life? We take your calls, discussing St Paul, vaccines and more.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 14, 2021 – Hour 2

We take more of your calls.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 13, 2021 – Hour 1

It’s the Feast of the Ascension. Al explains why we should care. We’ll also look at religious liberty worldwide with Ambassador Sam Brownback and Matthew Bunson explains the CDF letter on Communion.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 13, 2021 – Hour 2

Fr. Leo Patalinghug explains what happens when former convicts start a food truck and Marilyn Mcentyre discusses caring for words in a culture of lies.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 12, 2021 – Hour 1

Why are we celebrating Fatima tomorrow? Why does Fatima matter? We’ll talk about it.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 12, 2021 – Hour 2

Gary Michuta has tips for helping your kids stay passionate about their faith.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 11, 2021 – Hour 1

Mindy Belz has the latest on the violence in Jerusalem and Steve Doran looks at the debate on COVID “Vaccine passports.”

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 11, 2021 – Hour 2

Fr. Charlie Fox discusses what it means to be pastoral and Fr. Goran Jovicic explains why a 1933 treaty with the Nazis matters today.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 10, 2021 – Hour 1

Guest Host Jerry Usher celebrates Mothers Day and talks with Montse Alvarado about an important religious liberty victory in Indiana.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 10, 2021 – Hour 2

Guest Host Jerry Usher and Monica Miller discuss what the bishops have recently said about reception of the Eucharist. Also, the Feast of St Damien of Molokai and Germany continues to defy the Church.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 7, 2021 – Hour 1

We live in a world surrounded by lies. People lie to their friends, their family, their boss, and even themselves. What is a lie you have heard that kept you or a loved one from the Church?

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 7, 2021 – Hour 2

We live in a world surrounded by lies. People lie to their friends, their family, their boss, and even themselves. What is a lie you have heard that kept you or a loved one from the Church? We take more of your calls.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 6, 2021 – Hour 1

We take a look at today’s readings, Rachel Bovard reacts to Facebook’s continued ban on Donald Trump, and Matthew Bunson explains what a Cardinal Prince is.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 6, 2021 – Hour 2

What does the national day of prayer look like in a nation that doesn’t pray? Jody Bottum joins us.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 5, 2021 – Hour 1

Paul Patton presents a Christian guide to media criticism.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 5, 2021 – Hour 2

Mark Miravalle looks at the who, what, when and where of Marian apparitions.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 4, 2021 – Hour 1

Even the pastor of Luther’s church says the Synodal Way is a bad idea. Al explains and Ron Vasek, a victim of clergy abuse, reacts to the resignation of Bishop Hoeppner in Crookston.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 4, 2021 – Hour 2

Al looks at a LA driver’s tirade against a police officer and Claire Culwell shares her story of surviving a botched abortion.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 3, 2021 – Hour 1

Why do we celebrate the Feast of St Joseph the Worker? We talk with Paul Kengor. Also, Al looks at what President Biden has said about race in America.

Kresta in the Afternoon – May 3, 2021 – Hour 2

Doug Keck discusses Archbishop’s new pastoral letter on reception of the Eucharist and Brian Pedraza explains why we need the New Evangelization.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 30, 2021 – Hour 1

What should the bishops do about President Biden’s support for abortion? We take your calls after Montse Alvarado previews tonight’s EWTN News In-Depth.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 30, 2021 – Hour 2

What has been your experience with RCIA? We open the phone lines to hear from you.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 29, 2021 – Hour 1

We take a look at President Biden’s address to Congress and Terry Mattingly elaborates on why the press doesn’t “Get Religion.”

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 29, 2021 – Hour 2

Matthew Bunson reviews a wide variety of church news, including problems with the German bishops and the newest saint, who was canonized in an unusual way.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 28, 2021 – Hour 1

What’s the big deal about Joe Biden? Al discusses. Also, Peter Williamson looks at the Five-Fold Gifts of Ephesians.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 28, 2021 – Hour 2

We discuss St Catherine of Siena’s leadership in chaos with Fr. Thomas McDermott.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 27, 2021 – Hour 1

Al examines a TIME Magazine piece about Joe Biden’s Faith, Kari Beckman previews a Catholic family conference and Mark Movsesian explains the significance of the US acknowledging the Armenian genocide.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 27, 2021 – Hour 2

Al has more thoughts on Joe Biden and Archbishop Naumann, and Elvis Gutierrez shares his return to the Church.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 26, 2021 – Hour 1

Jim Papandrea explains how the Catholic Church saved civilization.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 26, 2021 – Hour 2

Daniel Keating invites you on the adventure of Discipleship.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 23, 2021 – Hour 1

We open up the phone lines, discussing race, police and being “Slow to Speak.”

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 23, 2021 – Hour 2

We continue taking your calls, discussing race, police and being “Slow to Speak.”

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 22, 2021 – Hour 1

We discuss the latest in Hong Kong and further reactions to the Chauvin case, and Terry Mattingly asks why the mainstream press has neglected to cover the latest ISIS beheading.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 22, 2021 – Hour 2

Matthew Bunson discusses an upcoming Vatican conference and Pastor Darryl Spence shares how things are going in Minneapolis.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 21, 2021 – Hour 1

We look at some of the early reactions to the Chauvin conviction and talk with Robby Gallaty about the “Forgotten” Jesus.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 21, 2021 – Hour 2

Bill Cook looks at St. Leo IX’s Leadership in Schism.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 20, 2021 – Hour 1

Al celebrates the birthday of Mother Angelica, looks at the breakup of Big Tech with Rachel Bovard, and Chadd Garcia weighs in on the COVID stimuluses effect on the economy.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 20, 2021 – Hour 2

Raymond Ibrahim has news of another ISIS beheading as well as blasphemy laws in Pakistan, and Joelle Maryn shares how her faith arose from the ashes of a childhood tragedy.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 19, 2021 – Hour 1

Guest host Jerry Usher and Steve Ray discuss what happened on the Road to Emmaus.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 19, 2021 – Hour 2

Guest host Jerry Usher looks at the latest news on David Daleiden, a newly-declared Blessed, and the decline in Church attendance.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 16, 2021 – Hour 1

We look at the nature and meaning of God with Elizabeth Klein.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 16, 2021 – Hour 2

Eric Sammons discusses the “Old” Evangelization.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 15, 2021 – Hour 1

Will the Court expand? How can we defend the Eucharist? And how can we find the voice of God? All this and more with guest host Matthew Bunson.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 15, 2021 – Hour 2

Guest Host Matthew Bunson and JD Flynn discuss the resignation of Bishop Hoeppner and Kathleen Beckman looks to the Feast of St Bernadette.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 14, 2021 – Hour 1

Did Yuri Gagari claim to “never see God” in Space? Why can’t we have honest conversations about race? Al discusses then talks everyday spirituality with Fr. Albert Haase.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 14, 2021 – Hour 2

We discuss rebuilding parishes with Fr. James Mallon.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 13, 2021 – Hour 1

Al discusses recent violence by and against police then discusses the first 500 years of the Church with Fr. David Meconi.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 13, 2021 – Hour 2

George Marsden discusses religion and culture in the US.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 12, 2021 – Hour 1

Robert Hutchinson discusses the rise of Christianity and Doug Keck announces a new show about Mother Angelica.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 12, 2021 – Hour 2

We look at the extraordinary gift of Divine Mercy with Fr. Chris Alar.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 9, 2021 – Hour 1

We talk with Wilfred Reilly about “Hate crime Hoaxes” then take your calls.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 9, 2021 – Hour 2

We take more calls on Race in America.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 8, 2021 – Hour 1

Is the German Church headed for Schism? We talk with Matthew Bunson. Also, Sr. Misericorida tells the story of shorts being fired on her abbey and Al looks at comments from an atheist columnist on what the pandemic has made him realize about religion.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 8, 2021 – Hour 2

We look at the voting law in Georgia and Leo DeLorenzo reflects on the Litany to St Joseph

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 7, 2021 – Hour 1

On this date in 1994 the Rwandan Holocaust began. We hear Ubald Rugirangoga’s incredible story of forgiveness and Al examines why God allows such evils to happen.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 7, 2021 – Hour 2

Al discusses St. Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh” and confronts Old Testament controversies with Tremper Longman.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 6, 2021 – Hour 1

Al reviews some religious liberty news and the life of the late Hans Kung. Also, Teresa Tomeo previews the Listening for God conference and looks at a botched CBS 60 Minutes story on Ron DeSantis.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 6, 2021 – Hour 2

Deacon Gene Fadness shares his journey from Mormonism to the Catholic Church.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 5, 2021 – Hour 1

He is Risen! Gary Habermas looks at the Historical evidence for the Resurrection.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 5, 2021 – Hour 2

We continue our discussion on the Resurrection with Michael Licona.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 1, 2021 – Hour 1

John Bergsma examines the Biblical roots of the Priesthood.

Kresta in the Afternoon – April 1, 2021 – Hour 2

Special Holy Thursday Programming from EWTN.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 31, 2021 – Hour 1

Al has some more thoughts on the medical establishment and covid vaccines, then unpacks the Book of James with Shane Kapler.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 31, 2021 – Hour 2

Steve Ray takes us on a virtual tour of Holy Week

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 30, 2021 – Hour 1

What does Total Conversion look like? Fr. Robert Spitzer joins us.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 30, 2021 – Hour 2

Al discusses the importance of Ecumenism and Connie Regener shares how she overcame struggles to enter full communion with the Church.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 29, 2021 – Hour 1

Are the Classics worth saving? What’s the significance of the new Dead Sea Scrolls discoveries? Robert Kirkendall and Chip Hardy join us.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 29, 2021 – Hour 2

Dr. Tom McGovern illustrates the physical and spiritual trauma Christ suffered on his way to Calvary.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 26, 2021 – Hour 1

We take your calls on the pandemic and COVID Vaccines with Dr. Michael Deem.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 26, 2021 – Hour 2

We take more of your calls on the pandemic and COVID Vaccines with Dr. Michael Deem.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 25, 2021 – Hour 1

Does Church teaching on sexuality lead to aggression? Guest Host Greg Popcak discusses the Theology of the Body with Damon Owens.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 25, 2021 – Hour 2

How can we find God in the midst of tragedy? Guest host Greg Popcak discusses it with Dr. Kevin Miller.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 24, 2021 – Hour 1

Al explains more about “purity culture,” which is now being cited as a cause of the killings in Atlanta, and remembers the legacy of Mother Angelica with Raymond Arroyo.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 24, 2021 – Hour 2

We discuss the importance and meaning of ecumenism with Mary Healy.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 23, 2021 – Hour 1

Edward Pentin explains the end of “side chapel” Masses at the Vatican, Al looks at the media’s response to the Atlanta shooting and Alan Sears has the latest on Jack Phillips, the baker who is once again facing a lawsuit.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 23, 2021 – Hour 2

Fr. Anthony Pinizzotto presents a pastoral approach to addiction counseling. Kresta Comments: Changes in Pastoral…

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 22, 2021 – Hour 1

We talk with John Michels, the brother of one of the Atlanta shooting victims and then Al opens the phone lines to talk with you.

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 22, 2021 – Hour 2

We take more of your calls, covering everything from the Atlanta shootings to Xavier Becerra….

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 19, 2021 – Hour 1

Mark Miravalle looks at St Joseph as our spiritual father and Steven Greydanus lists examples…

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 19, 2021 – Hour 2

Dr Meg Meeker discusses the importance of Fathers. How my Pregnancy Helped Me Rediscover Order…

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 18, 2021 – Hour 1

We celebrate St Joseph with Steve Ray and Joe Pearce asks if the West is…

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 18, 2021 – Hour 2

How can men grow as leaders in the faith? Robert Tunmire joins us. Building Catholic…

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Al looks over the vaccine discussion and talks about the nature of the Trinity with…

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Al looks at the latest news and talks with Greg Popcak about the domestic church…

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Knox Thames remembers the life of Shahbaz Bhatti and Eduardo Echeverria explains what is happening…

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Al reacts to the Vatican statement saying there can be no church blessing of same-sex…

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Anna Carter of Eden Invitation presents a life beyond the LGBT paradigm and George Weigel…

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Guest host Matthew Bunson talks with Ben Rogers and KV Turley to get the latest…

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Guest host Matthew Bunson and Ed Condon discuss what’s happening in the German Church and…

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We dive into the Proverbs with Fr. Mitch Pacwa Understanding the Proverbs

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Fr Chris Alar offers hope and healing after suicide. Practical Tips for Discernment Hope after…

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Steve Ray gives us a firsthand tour of the Stations of the Cross. The Stations…

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Al shares some thoughts on prayer and talks with Bill Cook about what made Gregory…

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Guest host Jerry Usher talks with Matthew Bunson about the papal trip to Iraq and…

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What Should We Know about the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine? Listen to this Segment How…

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Fr. Benedict Kiely discusses the lives of Iraqi Christians and Charlie Camosy looks at the…

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Kresta in the Afternoon – March 5, 2021 – Hour 1

We look at Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq and open up the phone lines to…

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We take more of your calls on Bethany House’s decision to adopt to LGBT couples…

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We dive into the Book of Galatians with Dr. Peter Williamson. Where do I Start…

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Trent Horn exposes the “False Christs” that have arisen throughout history. “Who Do They Say…

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We discuss the Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict with Scott Hahn. Kresta Comments: The Second…

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Sam Gregg discusses the past, present and future of Western Civilization. Reason, Faith and the…

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Al discusses finding the will of God, and JP Moreland asks when “Following the Science”…

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 2, 2021 – Hour 2

Massimo Franco shares his interview with Pope Emeritus Benedict and Brent Robbins shares how he…

Kresta in the Afternoon – March 1, 2021 – Hour 1

Al looks at Christ as the answer to loneliness and meets “Mattress Mack,” who has…

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Michael New reports from CPAC and Fr Thomas Morrow has tips for overcoming sinful thoughts….

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 26, 2021 – Hour 1

Al and Fr John Riccardo take your calls on Unity and rebuilding the parish Direct…

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Al and Fr John Riccardo take your calls on Unity and rebuilding the parish Direct…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 25, 2021 – Hour 1

Mary Rice Hasson explains the Equality Act and Tim O’Malley asks if parishes are in…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 25, 2021 – Hour 2

Dan Lipinksi discusses how Catholics can lead in bringing unity. At hearing, Becerra won’t name…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 24, 2021 – Hour 1

Mark Galli shares his journey to the Church and Matt Smith has an exciting opportunity…

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Paul Kengor looks at the life of Karl Marx. Communism’s Deadly Legacy When the Berlin…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 23, 2021 – Hour 1

Al looks at the feast of St Polycarp and the crackdown by Amazon and Facebook…

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Al and Peter Herbeck take a deep dive into John 14 and 15. “Let Not…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 22, 2021 – Hour 1

Guest host Matthew Bunson discusses the resignation of Cardinal Sarah and other Vatican News with…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 22, 2021 – Hour 2

Guest host Matthew Bunson discusses persecution in Pakistan with Edward Clancy and the feast of…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 19, 2021 – Hour 1

Direct to My Desk: Growing Closer to God this Lent We’re taking your calls today!…

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Direct to My Desk: When Families Fracture We continue to take your calls. We are…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 18, 2021 – Hour 1

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Deacons as Apostles for the New Evangelization In our discussions on the New Evangelization much…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 17, 2021 – Hour 1

Following Christ’s Passion Through the Scriptures Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect on the…

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Lenten Reflections on Ash Wednesday How did the tradition of Ash Wednesday begin? Why do…

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 16, 2021 – Hour 1

Kresta Comments: The Faith of the 21 Martyrs On February 15, 2015, ISIS released a…

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A Year of Catholic Wisdom (full hour) GK Chesterton once observed that the Catholic Church…

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Who was Christopher Plummer? Christopher Plummer’s career spanned several decades on the stage and the…

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Direct to My Desk: Why Do People Leave the Faith, and What Brings them Back?…

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John 17: Jesus Prays to the Father In the 17th chapter of John’s Gospel Jesus…

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The Question Darwin Couldn’t Answer When Charles Darwin finished The Origin of Species, he thought…

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President Biden has publicly announced he wants to “unite the country.” How exactly can America…

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What did Christ Suffer at the Crucifixion? (2 segments) Historians regard crucifixion as one of…

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A Baptist Minister’s Journey to the Eucharist (full hour) Like many converts, Kenneth Hensley was…

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Can Life’s Best Things be Bought? They say the best things in life can’t be…

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Kresta Comments Listen to this segment Making Hate Pay: SPLC Releases Newest Hate List …

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Uncle Tom as a Christ Figure During Black History Month, you’ll probably hear discussion of…

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Ten Theses on Creation (Most) Christians Can Support Reconciling the seemingly irreconcilable Biblical accounts of…

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Kresta Comments: The Evidential Argument against God Al continues his discussion on whether evil disproves…

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Supreme Court to Hear Case of College Students Silenced from Sharing the Gospel Georgia Gwinnett…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 25, 2021 – Hour 1

Kresta Comments: What is a Creed? You’ve probably seen the yard sign that states “in…

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Respect Life Mass Disrupted by Protestors: An Eyewitness Account Friday, January 22 was the anniversary…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 22, 2021 – Hour 1

Direct to My Desk: How Can Catholics Foster Unity? Much has been said, and…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 22, 2021 – Hour 2

Direct to My Desk: How Can Catholics Foster Unity? Much has been said, and…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 21, 2021 – Hour 1

Kresta Comments: Bishops Respond to the Inauguration In its official statement yesterday, the USCCB expressed…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 21, 2021 – Hour 2

Church News Roundup – More on Biden and Bishops At a press conference yesterday, new…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 20, 2021 – Hour 1

Kresta Comments: How did we get here? How did we get so divided? How did…

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Kresta Comments: Lessons from Our Christian Forefathers How did first-century Catholics deal with the severe…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 19, 2021 – Hour 1

Kresta Comments: We Live by Truth, Not Lies On the last day of the Trump…

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Pro-Lifers Remember the “Godfather” of the Movement Joe Scheidler, known as the “Godfather” of…

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The Day Mobs overran the Capitol In the early hours of Jan. 7, Congress certified…

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Direct to My Desk: Growing, not Grousing (continued from last hour) We take your calls…

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Kresta Comments: No Matter who is Caesar, Christ is King Listen to this Segment Mario…

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Bible in a Year – One Day at a Time If you listen to Catholic…

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Marian Consecration for Children Colleen Pressprich first made a consecration to Mary in college and…

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A Daring Rescue Led Me to Mary – and She Brought me to Jesus (2…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 12, 2021 – Hour 1

The Roots of our Division (Full hour) The storming of the Capitol, coming inauguration of…

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Lisa Mongtomery’s Impending Execution Renews Calls for Death Penalty Repeal In 2004 Bobbie Jo Stinnett…

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Kresta Comments: Further Thoughts on the DC Riots Was the chaos at the Capitol building…

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Evangelizing in the New Political Climate In these final days of Donald Trump’s presidency we…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 8, 2021 – Hour 1

A Peek at the 2021 Economy 2020 was a challenging year for many businesses. The…

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Lessons from St Catherine on Times of Plague and Crisis (full hour) In many ways the…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 7, 2021 – Hour 1

Kresta Comments: How Should Catholics React to Yesterday’s Chaos? Even as the Capitol building was…

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The Euthanasia Cancer Spreads The sanctity of life ethic has been largely abandoned in the…

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 6, 2021 – Hour 1

Special Intro: US Capitol Swarmed Links for this segment Woman shot dead after armed…

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Kresta in the Afternoon – January 5, 2021 – Hour 1

Guest Host Matthew Bunson Georgia Votes with Senate Control up for Grabs Tuesday is…

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2020 Countdown Day 9 #1: Confronting a Church – and World – in Crisis Over…

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Happy New Year! Understanding the Charismatic Renewal What is the Charismatic Renewal? It’s a revival…

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2020 Countdown Day 8 #6: Why I’m Staying in Hong Kong Jimmy Lai is a…

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2020 Countdown Day 7 #10: Notorious RBG and the Cool Factor Since her death, Ruth…

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2020 Countdown Day 7 #8: Planned Parenthood of New York Distances itself from Sanger Planned…

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2020 Countdown Day 6 #13: Lessons from President Carter (full hour) It can be said…

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2020 Countdown Day 6 #12: Kresta Comments: Nick Thomm, Requiescat in Pace Nick Thomm, former…

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2020 Countdown Day 5 #15: The “Real” Fighting Irish: Notre Dame Students take on the…

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2020 Countdown Day 5 #14: Finding Forgiveness after the OKC Bombing (full hour) It’s been…

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Christmas Day Special Marian Consecration for Children Colleen Pressprich first made a consecration to Mary…

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Christmas Day Special Social Science Apologetics: The Liturgy of the Domestic Church Have you ever…

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2020 Kresta in the Afternoon Countdown #17: We Faced Death in Iran for Sharing the…

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2020 Kresta in the Afternoon Countdown #16: A Deep Dive into John’s Gospel John’s Gospel…

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2020 Kresta in the Afternoon Countdown #21: The Other Pandemic: The Lockdown Mental Health Crisis…

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2020 Kresta in the Afternoon Countdown #19: China’s Catholic Leviathan: Jesuits and the Sino-Vatican Agreement…

Kresta in the Afternoon – December 22, 2020 – Hour 1

2020 Kresta in the Afternoon Countdown #25 – The Problem With Black Lives Matter-Style Activism…

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2020 Kresta in the Afternoon Countdown #23 – Kresta Comments: What Hitler Believed Listen to…

Kresta in the Afternoon – December 21, 2020 – Hour 1

2020 Kresta in the Afternoon Countdown #28 – What Even Skeptical Scholars Admit about the…

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We Continue the 2020 Countdown Seg 5-1: #27 – What Even Skeptical Scholars Admit about…

Kresta in the Afternoon – December 18, 2020 – Hour 1

How to be Rescued by the Gospel’s Extraordinary News (full hour) The Gospel is much…

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The Challenges Facing the Next Pope (full hour) The Church is entering a period of…

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SEG 4-1: The Royal Priesthood of the Laity (2 segments) The Church has long taught…

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SEG 4-1: Kresta Comments: The Importance of In-Person Worship At a recent press conference Virginia…

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A Year of Catholic Wisdom (full hour) GK Chesterton once observed that the Catholic Church…

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SEG 4-1: Kresta Comments: Electoral College Certifies Biden President Trump’s team continues to claim they…

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SEG 5-1: Meet the Man who Gave his Life to CS Lewis’ Legacy Walter…

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SEG 5-1: Vaccine Rollout Begins: Can they make it mandatory? This weekend trucks carrying…

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Direct to My Desk: The Best Saint Movies and More It can be easy to…

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SEG 4-1: Kresta Comments – Can we know the Mind of Christ on Immigration? Listen…

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SEG 5-1: Supreme Court Rejects PA Election Overturn; Other Lawsuits Filed The Supreme Court has…

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SEG 4-1: Kresta Comments – Unnecessary Cultural Sensitivity Michigan AG Dana Nessel recently tweeted that…

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SEG 5-1: Biden and Communion – is there a Simple Answer? The U.S. bishops have…

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The Meaning of the Immaculate Conception For many Protestants, the Immaculate Conception is the most…

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Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary Catholics are frequently challenged on the Marian teachings…

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How I Came to Forgive the Man who Attacked My Family (Full hour) Ray Norman…

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Our guest host today is Matthew Bunson. Follow him on Twitter @MattBunson SEG 4-1: Long…

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Heroic Stories from the Great Halifax Explosion (full hour) The 1917 explosion of the SS…

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SEG 4-1 Kresta Comments: What will the USCCB Do about Joe Biden? Links for…

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How Matthew Introduces us to Jesus (full hour) Advent is an ideal time to study…

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The Challenges Facing the Next Pope (Full hour) The Church is entering a period of…

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Communism’s Deadly Legacy (Full hour) When the Berlin Wall fell in November 1989, it was…

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The Rise of American Catholics (Full hour) By the end of the Civil War, barely…

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SEG 5-1 Kresta Comments: Confronting Political Anger Listen to this Segment SEG 5-2 How does…

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Why Understanding America’s Religious Past is Essential for its Religious Future (full hour) Some people think…

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Seg 4-1 Kresta Comments: Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclomation Links for this segment Thanksgiving Proclamation, 3 October…

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Seg 5-1 Social Science Apologetics: The Benefits of Gratefulness Thanksgiving is a time for us…

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Building Catholic Men as Catholic Leaders (full hour) We don’t typically think of the professional…

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Explaining the Catholic Faith for the New Evangelization By now, we’ve all heard statistics that…

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The Christian Meaning of Death and Resurrection (full hour) As Catholics, we honor the dead…

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Al discusses the election lawsuits and looks back at Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address with…

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