Shows / The Catholic Current
The Catholic Current
Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today's issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.
Episodes
- The Catholic Current
Distress Made Visible? (Natalya Murakhver) 10/29/26
We welcome Natalya Murakhver, co-founder of Restore Childhood, to take a closer look at what lies behind the growing trend of tattoos and body modifications…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: The Final Battle for Europe? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Father Robert McTeigue shows that Europe faces three competing cornerstones—secularism, Islam, and Christianity—and calls for a return to the kingship of…
- The Catholic Current
Does the Church Have a Hearing Problem? (John Horvat) 10/27/26
We welcome back John Horvat of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property to discuss the effects of illegal immigration on American…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: France—Renounce the Revolution (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
France's rejection of Christ since the French Revolution has led to spiritual and social decline. Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. urges the country to return to…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 13 - Zamyatin’s “We” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/23/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with Yevgeny Zamyatin’s We, a banned novel about a society that sacrifices human freedom for the…
- The Catholic Current
Christian Nationalism–Yes or No? (Dr. R. R. Reno) 10/22/26
We welcome back Dr. R. R. Reno of First Things magazine to discuss Christian nationalism and its place in American public life. Why has the term become so…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: One Last Chance for France? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Riots have rocked France. French bishops have called for calm and for dialogue. The riots have continued. An obvious solution has been overlooked—why? Father…
- The Catholic Current
Hidden Gems: Catholic Shrines in America (Nell Andrzejewski) 10/20/26
We welcome explorer and educator Nell Andrzejewski to preview EWTN’s new series Hidden Gems, which visits some of North America’s most meaningful Catholic…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Goodbye France? Goodbye Europe? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father Robert McTeigue reflects on recent violent unrest in France and neighboring countries, asking why historic buildings and churches are being vandalized…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 12 - Lewis’ “That Hideous Strength” (Fr. Robert McTeigue) 10/16/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ That Hideous Strength. Lewis imagines a society where experts and institutions…
- The Catholic Current
What’s Wrong with Modern Catholic Music? (Erika Ahern) 10/15/26
We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to discuss why so much modern Catholic music seems out of place at Mass. How did praise-and-worship styles…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Law that Listens? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Senior Catholic Cadres of the People Who Should Really Know Better Club apparently think that changing Church law is like changing the menu at a fast-food…
- The Catholic Current
Canadian Death Cult? (Amanda Achtman) 10/13/26
We welcome bioethicist Amanda Achtman to examine Canada's growing use of medical assistance in dying. What does the expansion of MAID reveal about the ways…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Discerning All Cardinals? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father McTeigue offers some guidance about responding to theological statements that don’t sound quite right—even when those statements come from Cardinals…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 11 - Lewis’ “Perelandra” (Fr. Robert McTeigue) 10/9/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ Perelandra. What can Lewis' portrayal of the struggle between innocence and…
- The Catholic Current
Marian Apparitions–Yes or No? (Steve Ray) 10/8/26
We welcome back Steve Ray, convert and expert tour guide of the Holy Land, to discuss Marian devotion and some of the Church’s most famous apparitions. What…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Calling All Cardinals (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/7/26
Recent statements by senior cardinals will lead to confusion and scandal. Fr. Robert McTeigue urges fraternal correction among church leaders and prayerful…
- The Catholic Current
Why Not Defend Marriage? (Arthur Schaper) 10/6/26
We welcome author Arthur Schaper to discuss why marriage still matters and why Christians should be willing to defend it. What happens when marriage is treated…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Eleven Guardian Angels? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/5/26
Can a person have more than one guardian angel? Fr. Robert McTeigue says that's an important question, because spiritual warfare is real, our souls are being…
- The Catholic Current
Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Five of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 10/2/26
Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith…
- The Catholic Current
Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Four of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 10/1/26
Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith…
- The Catholic Current
Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Three of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 9/30/26
Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith…
- The Catholic Current
Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Two of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 9/29/26
Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith…
- The Catholic Current
Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day One of 2026 Fall Appeal (Joe McClane) 9/28/26
Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 10 - Lewis’ “Out of the Silent Planet” (Fr. Robert McTeigue) 9/25/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his “Novel Prophecies” series with C.S. Lewis’ Out of the Silent Planet. Lewis imagines a world that has not suffered the same…
- The Catholic Current
Helping Women in Recovery (Carol Berry) 9/22/26
We welcome Carol Berry, founder of Restoring Women Outreach, to discuss her work helping women recover from addiction and rebuild their lives. What does it…
- The Catholic Current
Are We Running Out of Time? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/18/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the meaning and purpose of time. If our lives are a journey toward God, how should that change the way we face suffering…
- The Catholic Current
Confronting Evil with Fulton Sheen (Fr. Dave Tomaszycki) 9/17/26
We welcome Father Dave Tomaszycki of the Archdiocese of Detroit to discuss his new collection of Fulton Sheen’s writings on the demonic. How does such a…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Women Torn Apart? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Fr. Robert McTeigue examines why many women today seem unhappy despite political and cultural promises of liberation. He suggests a spiritual, even diabolical…
- The Catholic Current
Vaguely Pious Noises (Josh Long) 9/15/26
We welcome convert and musician Josh Long to take a hard look at liturgical music. Why has the liturgy become more focused on entertainment than worship, and…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Women Overshadowed? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines alarming recent cases and cultural trends, and asks what is happening with women, such that so many women seem to embrace…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 9 - Koestler’s “Darkness at Noon” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/11/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Arthur Koestler’s Darkness at Noon. How does a society lose its sense of truth, and what…
- The Catholic Current
Father McTeigue Sounds Off (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/10/26
In this special episode, Father Robert McTeigue speaks candidly about the faith, the Church, and the moral challenges of our time. From St. Peter Claver and…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Theological Proofreading | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Fr. Robert McTeigue reacts to a striking recent phrase about Eucharistic adoration: "a God who has become bread." Can you guess which member of the…
- The Catholic Current
What’s Wrong with Third-Party Reproduction? (Patience Sunne) 9/8/26
We welcome Patience Sunne, Engagement Director at Them Before Us, to examine the differences between adoption and surrogacy or IVF. What happens when the…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 8 - Lewis’ “It Can’t Happen Here” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 9/4/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Sinclair Lewis’ It Can't Happen Here, a novel that asks whether totalitarianism could take…
- The Catholic Current
Can Literature Be Saved? (Liza Libes) 9/3/26
We welcome author and literary critic Liza Libes to examine the contemporary status and future prospects of literary study. Is classic literature losing its…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Wishful Thinking Will Kill Us (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The FBI promises that it won't confuse "radical traditional Catholics" with violent extremists again, but how sure can we really be? Father Robert McTeigue…
- The Catholic Current
Will Europe Survive? (Drieu Godefridi) 9/1/26
We welcome Belgian scholar Drieu Godefridi to take a hard look at what lies ahead for Europe. As birth rates fall and migration increases, the continent is…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Culture of Lies—Catholic Edition?
Father Robert McTeigue reflects on living under pervasive falsehoods during the Soviet Union and connects that to modern diocesan communications. He asks…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 7 - Forster’s “The Machine Stops” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/28/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with E.M. Forster’s The Machine Stops. Written more than a century ago, the story imagines people…
- The Catholic Current
Kneeling Before the World? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 8/27/26
We welcome back historian and friend of the show Dr. Darrick Taylor to examine how the Church's relationship with the modern world has changed since Vatican…
- The Catholic Current
The Revenge of Amoris Laetitia (Eamonn Clark) 8/25/26
We welcome licensed moral theologian Eamonn Clarke to discuss the legacy of Amoris Laetitia ten years after its publication. Has the push for a more flexible…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Why Does Evil Smile? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Why does evil smile? Father McTeigue takes a closer look at the recent abortion legislation in Massachusetts and New Jersey. He is perplexed at why Governor…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 6 - Huxley’s “Brave New World Revisited” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/21/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World Revisited. Huxley warned that propaganda and technology could…
- The Catholic Current
What Next for America? (Karl Denninger) 8/20/26
We welcome back Karl Denninger from Market Ticker to evaluate the economic issues facing America, from runaway debt and rising healthcare costs to job losses…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Cristero War 2.0? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father McTeigue examines the current conflict between Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, and the Catholic Church. Although history may not repeat itself…
- The Catholic Current
Whom Do You Serve? (Matt Archbold) 8/18/26
We welcome back friend of the show Matt Archbold to examine the growing rejection of truth in our culture. What happens when truth is replaced by ideology, and…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: The Saint We Need Right Now (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Which saint do we most need to hear from today? Father McTeigue has in mind a martyr whose heroic death has overshadowed his great words of wisdom—words that…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 5 - Huxley’s “Brave New World” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/14/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, a novel about a society in which suffering has been largely…
- The Catholic Current
Is Moral Certainty Possible? (W.M. Briggs) 8/13/26
We welcome back William M. Briggs, known as Statistician to the Stars, to take up the question of whether there are things we can know for certain about right…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Is Pride Still a Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines pride as the worst of the seven deadly sins and shows how pride both inverts reality and separates us from God. Watch on…
- The Catholic Current
A Closer Look at Migration (Liz Yore) 8/11/26
We welcome back child advocate attorney Liz Yore to discuss Europe's growing migration crisis, including the mass crossings at Ceuta and Lampedusa and…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: The Most Promising Sin? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/10/26
Father Robert McTeigue continues his series on the seven deadly sins. In so doing, he takes a closer look at the dangerous desire for temporal things that can…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 4 - Benson’s “The Dawn of All” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/7/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Robert Hugh Benson's The Dawn of All, imagining a society where the Catholic faith shapes…
- The Catholic Current
Dehumanizing the Modern Battlefield (Bill Whittle) 8/6/26
We welcome back political commentator and friend of the show Bill Whittle to discuss the rise of autonomous weapons and the growing role of artificial…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: What Will Become of Preachers? ( Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J) 8/5/26
Saint Dominic was known for asking, "Lord, what will become of sinners?" Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. goes on to ask, "What will become of preachers?" Watch on…
- The Catholic Current
The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin (John Melnikov) 8/4/26
We welcome author and teacher John Melnikov to consider how therapeutic language has found its way into Catholic conversations about sin and forgiveness. Where…
- The Catholic Current
LTACL: Pious Excuses? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 8/3/26
Do you have friends who skip Sunday Mass because they think they can worship better alone or claim that God doesn't require it? Father McTeigue explains why…
- The Catholic Current
Novel Prophecies Pt. 3 - Benson’s “Lord of the World” (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 7/31/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Robert Hugh Benson's Lord of the World. What does Benson's novel have to say about a society…