Tag: 2025

Does the Holy Spirit pick the pope? We look at Cardinal Ratzinger’s enlightening answer with Matthew Becklo as we await the White Smoke.

The State of Washington has passed legislation that would require priests to violate the Seal of the Confessional when reporting abuse. We talk with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and Roger Nutt looks at the challenges facing the next pope. 

Marcus discusses how the Papacy still stands, despite the many challenges it has faced over the centuries. We also talk about the symbolism of the Sistine Chapel with Liz Lev and Pope Francis’ teachings against pornography with Theo McManigal.

We celebrate the Month of Mary with Steve Ray, and Dr Greg Popcak discusses what the saints can teach us about parenting.

Marcus weighs in on Donald Trump’s tweet featuring himself as the pope and what it says about our culture’s understanding of the sacred. We also talk with Edward Pentin about the top 10 names to know before the Conclave. 

We look ahead to the Conclave with Doug Keck and discuss the lie of totalitarianism with Daniel Mahoney.

The Incarnation changed history forever – Marcus explains how. Also, we look at the history of Secularist violence with Dr. Thomas Howard. 

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus commands Peter to throw his nets over the other side of his boat – and they are instantly filled. WE unpack the readings with Rob Corzine and discuss the unintended consequences of the Reformation with Dr. Brad Gregory.

On this National Day of Prayer, we discuss Ignatian Spirituality with Fr. Ryan Riley and the history of prayer in America with Joseph Bottum.

We contrast St. Joseph the Worker and the Marxist vision of the worker with Paul Kengor, and discuss the theology of the papacy with Dr, Michael Dauphinais.