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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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LTACL: What I Learned from Gandalf (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the challenges of melancholy and anxiety, contrasting them with the wisdom of Saint Francis de Sales and the guidance of…
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The Inconsistent Consistory Part II (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/30/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue continues with his critique of the inconsistent consistory, this time focusing on remarks from Cardinal Fernández about preaching and…
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Christ Reigns Now! (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) 1/29/26
We welcome Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to discuss the urgency of proclaiming Christ as King here and now, not merely as a future sovereign. He and Fr. McTeigue trace…
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LTACL: DDF Reads Mad Magazine? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
The venerable Mad Magazine warned about advertisement that was true but misleading. Father McTeigue read Cardinal Fernandez’s statement to the recent…
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Why Do Young Priests Leave? (Fr. Peter Stravinskas) 1/27/26
We welcome Fr. Peter Stravinskas to discuss why many young priests are leaving the priesthood, from weak intellectual formation, cultural pressures, isolation…
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LTACL: Who Wants to Cancel the Preachers? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
What happens when preaching the Gospel stops being urgent? Fr. Robert McTeigue reflects on the life-changing weight of the gospels, draws on Pope Benedict XV’s…
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The Inconsistent Consistory Part One (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/23/26
In this special three-part series on the recent consistory, Father McTeigue begins an examination of the questionable claims made by Cardinal Roche about the…
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What’s So Great about Eternal Youth? (Theodore Dalrymple) 1/22/26
We are joined by Theodore Dalrymple, who warns against the trend to dilute and degrade for the sake of attracting youth. Might we suggest a different approach?…
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LTACL: Meet the Inconsistent Consistory (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Father McTeigue invites you to take a closer look at the consistory that just took place. What are they really saying? Watch on YouTube: Meet the Inconsistent…
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A Surprisingly Good Habit (Austin Habash) 1/20/26
We welcome Austin Habash, founder of Think Catholic, to explain the Summa In a Year project, in addition to a concept that most Catholics have never…
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LTACL: They Have No Wine—Now What? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/19/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. reflects on the wedding feast at Cana to confront the loss of joy in a world that feels chaotic and burning. He calls us to…
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Who Broke the Success Machine? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/16/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. examines the “plan for success” long promised to young people and explains why it is no longer working. He shows how the system…
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Tested Faith (Phil Lawler) 1/15/26
We welcome back Phil Lawler to discuss his new novel, Ghost Runner, and the story behind its creation. Truly good fiction that is also authentically Catholic…
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LTACL: We Don't Deserve to Be Believed (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
From the promise of college and career to marriage, family, and retirement, Fr. McTeigue examines how the “Success Machine” was sold, why it’s broken, and why…
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Childhood Cancer and the Problem of Evil (Dr. Craig Mullen) 1/13/26
Dr. Craig Mullen joins us to discuss how we can continue to see the mercy of God, even when children suffer the horrors of cancer. Father finishes with Timely…
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LTACL: The Vatican II Merry Go Round? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 01/12/26
We've been told for 60 years that we've been enjoying the fruits of Vatican II. And we've been told that we haven't had "the real Vatican II—yet." Which is it?…
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We Have No Choice–Christ Is King (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/9/26
Fr. Robert McTeigue takes a closer examination of the roles of Christ as Priest, Prophet, and King. Was the sacrifice of Christ inevitable in the way that the…
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A Closer Look at College Admissions (Jon Marcus) 1/6/26
We welcome Jon Marcus of the Hechinger Report to discuss the trends in college admissions, which young people ought to seek college, and how college landscapes…
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LTACL: Too Early for the End of Days? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Why does the modern world bristle at the words Christ is King? Father Robert McTeigue examines Epiphany, modern resistance to divine authority, and why…
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Who Needs Another New Year? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 1/2/26
Father McTeigue reflects on what the passage of time means for Christians, who aim for eternity, and how we ought to approach a year of uncertainty and…
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LTACL: Hope on New Year's Eve? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/31/25
A short New Year’s reflection from Father Robert McTeigue on hope as a choice, God’s faithfulness, and walking into the future with Christ and His Mother…
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Families and the Future of the West (Dr. Christian Bottenfield) 12/30/25
We welcome Dr. Christian Bottenfield of Thinking West, who discusses Western decline, demographic collapse, and the urgent need to rebuild strong, generational…
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Christmas Isn’t Over (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/26/25
In this special edition of Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue discusses the Christmas season and how we ought to live it uniquely as Catholics. Father…
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LTACL: A Christmas Proclamation (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
On this Christmas Eve, Fr. Robert McTeigue wants to share with you a special message, The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ from the Roman Martyrology. Watch…
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The Year in Review–the Year Ahead (Karl Denninger) 12/23/25
We are joined by Karl Denninger from Market Ticker to discuss the political and economic choices of last year, and what we can reasonably expect in 2026…
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LTACL: Christmas Without Christ? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/22/25
Christmas is increasingly reduced to a celebration of vague “positive values.” But if God did not truly become Man, everything else collapses. Fr. McTeigue…
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Christmas and Tradition (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/19/25
In this week's Let's Talk About This, Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. reflects on tradition, warning against celebrations that keep the sentiment while sidelining…
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On the Scene at Bethlehem (Steve Ray) 12/18/25
Fr. Robert McTeigue is joined by Holy Land expert Steve Ray to help listeners enter more deeply into the mystery of the Nativity. They walk through Bethlehem…
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LTACL: Christmas Traditions: Ashes or Fire (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/17/25
As Christmas approaches, Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. reflects on memory, tradition, and what it truly means to celebrate the birth of Christ. He challenges us…
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Just Dying for Advent? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 12/16/25
We are joined by Dr. Darrick Taylor, to ask the question: How might Advent lead to a life of conversion? Moreover, what does Advent have to do with death?…
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LTACL: Can’t Go Home for Christmas? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/15/25
Are you dreading returning home for Christmas? Perhaps your family has fallen away from the Faith or they treat you badly? Father McTeigue takes a closer look…
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The Return of the King (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/12/25
Father McTeigue explores why Advent can only be fully understood in light of Christ's final return, how Natural Law restrains the man of lawlessness, and why…
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Why Children Became Useless (Dr. Catherine Pakaluk) 12/11/25
We welcome back Dr. Catherine Pakaluk to discuss the birth dearth, and how the way that children are raised plays a role in the decision to avoid having…
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Advent: Time to Take Out the Trash! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/10/25
What does taking out the trash have to do with Advent? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Advent: Time to Take Out the Trash!
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Ready or Not—Christmas! (Matt Archbold and Viviana Falleti) 12/9/25
We welcome Matt Archbold of Creative Minority Report to discuss how Christmas has changed over recent decades, and how we ought to approach the season. We end…
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Apocalypse: Just in Time for Advent! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/5/25
Our Lord came to us in history, remains with us in mystery, and will return to us in glory. That last part is often overlooked. Father McTeigue offers a…
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A Hard Look at the Seamless Garment (Shawn Carney) 12/4/25
We welcome back Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life, to discuss the fallacy of the so-called Seamless Garment. Is it true that a pro-lifer who exclusively fights…
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Please Don’t Cancel Christmas (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/3/25
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. warns of a ditty that you might hear in the coming days, "Mary did you know?" and explains how it cancels Christmas. Watch on…
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SNAP Judgments (Ryan McMaken) 12/2/25
We welcome Ryan McMaken from the Mises Institute to discuss why the SNAP program keeps expanding, and how it was originally designed not to alleviate poverty…
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From Advent to the Apocalypse (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 12/1/25
In this first installment of his Advent reflection series, Father Robert McTeigue, S.J., shares his sermon for the First Sunday of Advent—an unflinching call…
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Christendom Without Regrets? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
In this week's edition of Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue examines the fading of Christendom through history, culture, and theology, pushing back…
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What Do You Want for Advent? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/26/25
What should we be doing this Advent? No, not about the lights, or the tree, or even the presents. What should we be doing as Catholics? Fr. McTeigue takes a…
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Will American Catholics Repeat Europe’s Mistakes? (S.A. McCarthy) 11/25/25
We welcome S.A. McCarthy from The American Spectator to the show, to discuss how Islam conquered Catholic Spain, and what American Catholics ought to learn…
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LTACL: To a Hierarch…with Regret… (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/24/25
What happens when a prominent Catholic hierarch seems to have made…ahem…a misstatement—on a world stage? Father McTeigue has a suggestion. Watch on YouTube: To…
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Are You Ready for the Last Days? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/21/25
How do we consider the End Times without falling into hysteria or the date-guessing that contradicts scripture? In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day One of 2025 Mini Fall Appeal 11/19/25
For two days only, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you…
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LTACL: Bishops on Instagram?!? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/19/25
The USCCB made an announcement on Instagram, regarding their recent Special Statement on immigration. But should they be using Instagram at all? Watch on…
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Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Two of 2025 Mini Fall Appeal 11/20/25
For two days only, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you…
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The Purpose and Goal of Education (Fr. Michael Rennier) 11/18/25
We welcome Fr. Michael Rennier to the show, to discuss whether we are approaching Catholic education the wrong way. Catholic schools tend to be a subject of…
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Re-evaluating Your Spiritual Life (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/14/25
Father McTeigue completes his reflections from earlier in the week, explaining that most people don't realize what sin is, and don't understand the rupture…
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The Holy Souls in Purgatory (Steve Ray) 11/13/25
We welcome back Steve Ray, convert and expert tour guide of the Holy Land, to explain how we should think about Purgatory, how we should explain it to others…
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LTACL: Repentance Is Not Enough | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Fr. McTeigue continues his exploration of how modern understandings of sin are lacking, and what else we must do. Pius XI had some things to say. Let's take a…
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The Development or Disruption of Doctrine? (Dr. Darrick Taylor) 11/11/25
We welcome back historian Dr. Darrick Taylor to speak about the development of doctrine. What has the Church historically taught about the death penalty, and…
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LTACL: Repentance—Are You Doing It Wrong? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/10/25
Do you go to confession and consider that the slate has been wiped clean? If so, you might be doing it wrong. Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on…
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Do We Still Need Missionaries? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/7/25
In this week's Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue examines the missionary history of the Church, and considers how it relates to the attitudes of many in…
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Rogue Priests? (Michael Hichborn) 11/6/25
An Organization of Dissident Priests Is Being Supported by Bishops and Cardinals—Why? We welcome Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to explain. Show…
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LTACL: Better Ghostwriters for the Church? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/5/25
When a recent cleric referred to the Traditional Latin Mass as a spectacle, did he know what he was saying? Was he aware of the recent spectacles being…
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Adopting Frozen Embryos? (Matthew McKenna) 11/4/25
We welcome Matthew McKenna to the show, to discuss the difficult and nuanced topic of frozen embryos, and the theological quagmire that they are in. Father…
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LTACL: A Wasted Martyrdom? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 11/3/25
In the current environment of inter-faith sessions, let us look to the martyrs. What would St. Margaret Clitherow, Pearl of York, have done and said? Fr…
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Unsolicited Advice for Knoxville (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/31/25
Father McTeigue takes a look at the efforts in the Knoxville Diocese to explain how the modern Mass relates to actual Vatican II documents, and he asks some…