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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
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Four of 2026 Spring Appeal
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…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Three of 2026 Spring Appeal
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…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Two of 2026 Spring Appeal
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…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day One of 2026 Spring Appeal
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…
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Tyranny and Empire (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/24/26
In the latest installment of the tyranny series, Father McTeigue examines the historical life-cycle of empires to argue that the United States and parts of the…
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Britain Under Attack (Joanna Williams) 4/23/26
We welcome author and academic Joanna Williams to discuss glaring cultural shifts in Britain, including attacks on national symbols, the repurposing of…
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History: Comedy or Horror? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father Robert McTeigue explores whether the cycles that shape empires and history might also affect the human elements of the Church. Do the repeated calls for…
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Ugly as Sin (Erika Ahern) 4/21/26
We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to examine why many modern churches became plain or ugly, tracing causes from the Reformation and Enlightenment…
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Pilgrim, Tourist, or Customer? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Why would a cleric visit a shrine outside of his own religion? Is he searching for what his own faith can’t offer? Is he going there to meet equals? Is he…
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Breaking Tyranny’s Spell (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/17/26
In the latest installment of the tyranny series, Father McTeigue describes how people are manipulated by the deceptive words of tyrants, and how we might…
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What Is Conversion Therapy? (Fr. Paul Sullins) 4/16/26
We welcome Fr. Paul Sullins of the Ruth Institute to talk about what conversion therapy is, and what the recent victory at the supreme court means. It's not…
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Tyrants Are Wizards (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/15/26
Powerful people, in politics and within the Church, can use emotionally charged buzzwords and slogans like magic spells to manipulate people into obedience…
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Should We Study the Older Rites? (Fr. Michael Rennier) 4/14/26
We welcome back Fr. Michael Rennier to discuss whether knowledge of older rites enriches contemporary worship, fosters humility and obedience, and helps…
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LTACL: Opinions About the Pope? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
It seems that everyone has an opinion about the pope; and it seems that the pope has (or is expected to have) an opinion about everything. How does a faithful…
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Tyranny’s Favorite Tricks (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/10/26
Father Robert McTeigue examines how tyrants erase history not by burning books, but by pretending that the library itself never existed, citing examples of…
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Seeking Covid Justice (Jeffrey Tucker) 4/9/26
We welcome back Jeffrey Tucker, Founder and President of Brownstone Institute, to reflect upon the pandemic’s impact on religious freedom, media censorship…
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Tyrant's Burn Libraries, Right? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the deliberate destruction of the University of Leuven's historic library in World War I as an example of how tyrants attack…
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Does the Pope Understand Europe? (Michael O'Shea) 4/7/26
We welcome author Michael O’Shea to discuss whether Pope Leo understands the deep cultural and spiritual crisis facing Europe: mass migration, demographic…
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LTACL: I Am Not the Easter Bunny (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Fr. Robert McTeigue dives into the deeper truth of the Resurrection: Christ has conquered sin and death, and that changes everything. Don't just "move on" from…
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Are Liberals Really Liberal? (Bert Olivier) 3/31/26
We welcome Professor Bert Olivier of the University of the Free State in South Africa to examine the evolution of the term “liberal.” Are those who bear the…
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LTACL: I Can Fix Vatican Finances (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Rumors are that the Vatican is broke. Father McTeigue has a plan: Stop spending money that doesn’t need to be spent; get more work done than ever for next to…
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Christ Against the Tyrants (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/27/26
In part three of this special series on tyranny, Fr. McTeigue contends that neither virtue signaling nor continued synodal dialogue can adequately address the…
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A Catholic Response to Infertility (Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead) 3/26/26
We welcome author and radio host Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead to discuss her book Infertile but Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can’t Conceive. How can…
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LTACL: Many Jesters—No King? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
What happens when the stewards of Christ stop speaking and acting with the gravity their office demands? In this powerful reflection, Fr. Robert McTeigue…
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Rhymes With Asteroid (Matt Archbold) 3/24/26
We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to sift through some of the more bewildering headlines in the Church and the world. From…
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LTACL: I Have PTTSD (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/23/26
Do you experience flashbacks when exposed to tiresome enthusiasms and poor theology? Fr. McTeigue does. Perhaps you too suffer from Poor Theology Traumatic…
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Who Can Resist Tyranny? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/20/26
In part two of this special series of tyranny, Fr. McTeigue explains that one of the worst forms of tyranny is to pretend that language doesn't matter. He…
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Must Every Catholic Be Traditional? (Fr. John Perricone) 3/19/26
We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to examine how the term “traditional Catholic” has, in some contexts, taken on a derogatory connotation, even within sectors…
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LTACL: Facing Down the Tyrants (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
What does it really mean to “use your words” in a world that seems increasingly hostile to truth and faith? Father Robert McTeigue unpacks how Christians can…
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SSPX, Synodality and Canon Law (Fr. Gerald Murray) 3/17/26
We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to examine the canonical and ecclesial dimensions of the ongoing tensions between the Society of Saint Pius X…
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LTACL: A Cardinal's Conscience (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
When an American cardinal issued a statement about the Iran War, it didn't ring true. It wasn't wrong, but he seemed to lack moral credibility. Father McTeigue…
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Who's the Tyrant Now? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/13/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue suggests that modern tyranny may look very different from the familiar image of a single authoritarian ruler. How can such a system be…
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Catholic Science Fiction? (Eric Sammons) 3/12/26
We welcome back Eric Sammons, editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine, to discuss his new science fiction novel Shard of Eden. Is there such a thing as…
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LTACL: Now Is the Time of Monsters (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The Church is in the business of defeating monsters and driving out devils. Fr. McTeigue explores how she's not a cruise ship, but a battleship. Watch on…
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Good News for Catholic Education? (Dr. Denise Donahue and Kelly Salomon) 3/10/26
We welcome back Kelly Salomon and Dr. Denise Donohue of The Cardinal Newman Society to discuss why it is so important to carefully evaluate Catholic schools to…
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LTACL: Do You Speak Synodal? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
So many of the words and phrases coming out of the Synod on Synodality don't seem to make sense. They barely seem like English. Perhaps we need a translation…
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Confused about Worship? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/6/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue provides guidance for those who are confused about worship. In a world that often appears increasingly disordered, why should the faithful…
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Who Can Save Europe? (Joseph Pearce) 3/5/26
We welcome back author and scholar Joseph Pearce to examine the cultural and spiritual decline of Europe in light of its increasing distance from its Christian…
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LTACL: Who Am I to Judge? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/4/26
A student insisted that morality is whatever each person decides for themselves. One question can expose the uncomfortable consequences of that idea and stop a…
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Is Gay Marriage Good for Children? (Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 3/3/26
We welcome back Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute for a rigorous examination of the social and developmental outcomes associated with same-sex…
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LTACL: The Church's Bad Business? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/2/26
What if the way that Blockbuster and RadioShack ran their businesses into the ground is the same way that the Church is being run? Watch on YouTube: The…
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Lent: Let’s Stop Pretending (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 2/27/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue reminds us to embrace Lent as a time of true sacrifice and repentance, encouraging us to take an honest look in the mirror and avoid merely…
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Second Thoughts About Socialism (John Horvat II) 2/26/26
We welcome back John Horvat of Tradition Family and Property to evaluate where socialism comes up short. While the prospect of free handouts can sound…
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LTACL: Bishops + Slogans = ??? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father Robert McTeigue reflects on a recent meeting of bishops from across the Americas and questions the substance and timing of their public call for unity…
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When Panic Looks Attractive (Matt Archbold) 2/24/26
We welcome back Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss what to do when panic looks attractive. The headline news grows more depressing with each…
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LTACL: A Church Without Polyester? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The people who gave us such cultural highlights as Bell Bottoms, Leisure Suits and pink tuxedos took it upon themselves to design our vestments, our churches…
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Who Is Standing with Rome? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 2/20/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue examines who truly “stands with Rome.” With traditional Catholic teaching and lessons from the Doctors of the Church often conflicting with…
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The Truth about Silver and Gold (Mike Parrott) 2/19/26
We welcome back Mike Parrott to unravel the truth about silver, gold, and other forms of currency. Should surging silver prices be viewed as a resounding…
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LTACL: Stand with Rome? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. (2/18/26)
What does it mean when we say that we "stand with Rome" in an era of so much ambivalence and confusion? Father McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube…
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Can Social Media Make You Crazy? (Karl Denninger) 2/17/26
We welcome back Karl Denninger to take a look under the hood of major social media companies and examine why extensive use of their platforms often leaves…
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LTACL: Who Needs Another Lent? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Are you ready for Lent? Father McTeigue reflects on how to prevent your almsgiving from becoming mere bribery and your fasting from being distorted into…
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Are We Frustrating God? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 2/13/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue highlights some of the things that frustrate God and proposes how we can best avoid pitfalls. Are we really acting on the nature that God…
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Any Good News about Catholic Colleges? (Anne Hendershott) 2/12/26
We welcome back Dr. Anne Hendershott to discuss her latest book, A Lamp in the Darkness: How Faithful Catholic Colleges Are Helping to Save the Church. It…
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LTACL: Summa Contra Traddies? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 2/11/26
Is “shut up, he explained” really a strategy for parenting, teaching, or governing the Church? In the spirit of St. Thomas Aquinas, Father McTeigue imagines a…
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Nostalgia for Vatican II? (Fr. John Perricone) 2/10/26
We welcome back Fr. John Perricone to discuss the upcoming meeting between the SSPX and the Vatican regarding the consecration of new Bishops. In many ways…
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LTACL: Best Council Ever—Now with Merch! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 2/9/26
Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look at the legacy of Lateran V, asking us to consider how we view councils that were well intentioned but never met their goals…
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The Inconsistent Consistory Part III (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 2/6/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue concludes his three-part critique of the inconsistent consistory, this time focusing on the crisis of governance in the Church. What does…
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State & Families: Friends or Foes? (Ryan McMaken) 2/5/26
We welcome back Ryan McMaken, editor-in-chief at the Mises Institute, to examine whether the state is a friend or a foe of families today. With birth rates…
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LTACL: Who's in Charge? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
What happens when the Church speaks endlessly about listening, but grows strangely quiet when certain voices speak? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on…
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The Dubia of the Diocese of Charlotte (Fr. Gerald Murray) 2/3/26
We welcome back canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray to take a closer look at happenings in the Diocese of Charlotte. With sweeping changes banning the use of…