Conversations with Consequences

This week on the show, Becket Fund President Mark Rienzi joins Ashley McGuire to discuss a deeply moving letter sent by Pope Leo himself ahead of the firm's 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala. Then, Catholic psychologist Dr. Gregory Popcak breaks down a viral moment on forgiveness from the Holy Father’s trip to Spain and shares his BeDADitudes for being an awesome dad this Father's Day. Finally, Monsignor Roger Landry details the incredible effort to coordinate 70,000 Rosaries for Fulton Sheen’s upcoming beatification—and how women religious have already pledged 50K of them! Tune in every Saturday at 7 AM and 5 PM ET on EWTN Radio.

With a surge of antisemitism growing among young Catholics, Catholic author and commentator Mary Eberstadt discusses why soon-to-be-Blessed Fulton Sheen always said: to be antisemitic is to be anti-Christian, and the role social media plays in this rampant rise we are seeing. As Ben Sasse gave us all a master class in the art of dying well, the TCA team discusses his wisdom and why we must all try to 'redeem the time' especially this Lent. And Msgr. Roger Landry checks in with us from across the world in Nigeria as he highlights the devotion Catholics have to making it to Mass despite the ongoing violence. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

This week, Bill McGurn of the Wall Street Journal joins to discuss the fate of Jimmy Lai and what might be done to bring the 'champion of freedom' home to his family. We also discuss his journey to the Catholic faith and McGurn's own role as godfather. Marking National Marriage Week, Leigh Snead discusses Springs in the Desert with founder Ann Koshute, working to help couples across the country struggling with infertility. And with the big news of Fulton Sheen being beatified, Msgr. Roger Landry shares candid details about the soon-to-be blessed who has touched the hearts of millions.

With thousands marching for life in Washington, D.C. last week, we talk with National Review's Alexandra DeSanctis about where the pro-life movement is now, especially as the dangerous abortion pill has become much more accessible. Sarah Hurm who headlined the March for Life joins sharing her personal story of saving her 4th child by abortion pill reversal. Msgr. Roger Landry also remembers the trailblazing Vatican reporter John Allen as he passed away this month after a long battle with cancer. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As Jimmy Lai remains behind bars, his daughter Claire Lai discusses her father's incredible faith despite the darkness of his prison cell that allows for no natural light and an extreme shortage of the sacraments. Claire shares personal memories that she and her family hold as they pray for his release. The TCA team also discusses several news stories including oral argument being heard at the Supreme Court on protecting girls' sports, and the passing of Scott Adams, famed Dilbert cartoonist who accepted Pascal's wager while he battled cancer. Msgr. Roger Landry also discusses the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity that begins this weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As we usher in the New Year, Dani Pinter, Director of the Law Center for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation joins to share this year's 'Dirty Dozen List' and why they are sounding the alarm on updating the ever-so outdated Communications Decency Act, in order to protect vulnerable minds and hearts on the internet. We also revisit with Bishop Michael Burbidge from a segment earlier in the year discussing the importance of protecting from the womb to the tomb, and why we should rely on our Blessed Mother as we mark the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God this weekend. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN Radio.