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Crisis Point
Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "Crisis Point."
Episodes
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Bishop Barron Fires Back at a Cardinal: "Excuse Me, but…What?"
A cardinal says the Church is "not there to convert." Bishop Barron: "Excuse me, but…what?…I would resign and get an honest job." Finally, a bishop publicly…
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Why Are U.S. Bishops Apologizing for Praying Over Trump?
Twelve U.S. bishops prayed over Trump in the Oval Office, and within days, five were publicly apologizing for it. Today on Crisis Point, we look at the…
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The Cure Is the Disease? The Vatican's New Document "Venite ad Me"
The Vatican's new document on passing on the faith knows the house is on fire, and its prescription is more of the same gasoline we've poured on it for 60…
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Why Are Conservative Catholics Embracing Fr. James Martin?
Fr. James Martin recently carried the monstrance in the Napa Institute's NYC Eucharistic procession and sat for a friendly Pillar interview. Why are…
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When the Pope Is Sick: Who Runs the Church?
Pope Leo XIV just had surgery for lung cancer. What happens to the Church when the pope is sick? There's no vice pope, so who's in charge?
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The New AI Religion
Silicon Valley says it's building a god. We’ll discuss the new AI religion, Anthropic's push on AI consciousness, and the Catholic response.
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The Cornell Case: How We Got Here
The horrific nature of the now-infamous Cornell case should make every good-willed person ask: how did we get here? How has our society become so debased?…
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When the Vatican Is Wrong
The Vatican has come out strongly against the death penalty, and now it is convening a conference on Amoris Laetitia, which approved reception of Communion for…
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The Age of Algorithms, AI, and Aliens
We live in interesting times, with algorithms controlling our online behavior, machines taking over our thinking, and talk of alien visitations increasing…
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Does the GOP Deserve Our Support in the Midterms?
Many disaffected Trump voters are considering sitting out the 2026 midterm election. Is that justifiable? Can Catholics sit out this election? Should they?
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What is the Crisis in Catholicism Today?
Many Catholics talk about the crisis in the Church today, and many actions are defended in reaction to that crisis. But what exactly is the crisis and how…
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Moving Past Traditionalist Debates
More than a year into Pope Leo’s pontificate, and a few months after the SSPX episcopal consecrations, where is the traditional Catholic movement headed?
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Doomerism is a Spiritual Disease
Last week’s AI scare is just the latest in a growing list of supposed existential threats to the world. Why is doomerism so popular, particularly in recent…
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The Reigning of the Shrew
Increasingly our culture excuses all types of behavior from women, and exalts the most narcissistic behavior from them. How did this happen and how can we…
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Charlie Kirk and the Fracturing of MAGA
Since the murder of Charlie Kirk one year ago, the MAGA movement has fractured. What caused it, and can it be reunited before the midterms or even 2028?
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Debunking AI Fears
The growing sentiment against artificial intelligence, which is found particularly in the anti-datacenter movement, is often based on emotionalism, ignorance…
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The Conversion Explosion That Wasn’t
Stories of large numbers of non-Catholics converting to Catholicism have filled social media in recent years. But what do the numbers really say about how many…
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Jewish Feminist Scholar Elected President of Catholic Biblical Association
A Jewish feminist biblical scholar was recently elected president of the Catholic Biblical Association. How could such a thing happen?
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Will Only a Few Be Saved?
The question of how many souls will be lost is a perennial question in Church history, with a variety of answers. But is it the right question to ask?
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The Fate of Traditionis Custodes
Pope Leo and other Church leaders have been sending mixed signals regarding the future of the TLM. Will Traditionis Custodes remain the law of the Church, or…
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A Golden or Gilded Age? Part II
Here's the completion of the last podcast (which was interrupted by a tornado) in which we give practical advice to both young and old on how to survive—and…
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A Golden or Gilded Age?
In spite of claims that we’re entering a “Golden Age,” many young people are struggling under the weight of rising prices. What can Catholics—both young and…
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Arrested for Life
Almost forty years ago thousands of Christians were being arrested throughout the country for blocking abortion clinic doors. Here’s my first-hand account of…
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The Problem of Gay Priests
Fr. James Martin recently argued that “gay” men should be ordained priests, in spite of explicit Vatican guidelines against the practice. What are the problems…
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How Much Should a Catholic Tithe?
When it comes to giving to the Church and to charity, how much of one’s income should Catholics give? We’ll look at what the Church has said over the years.
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Deliver Us from Black-Pilling
For those who recognize the severe crisis in the Church, there’s a temptation to black-pill: to see only the chaff and none of the wheat. But that’s another…
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10 Pillars of Catholic Family Life
In today’s world, creating a sane and sanctifying home life is incredibly difficult. Here are ten pillars to increase your chances of success.
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Candace Conspiracy Craziness
Candace Owens has created a podcasting empire based on wild conspiracy theories, but the Tyler Robinson trial is revealing cracks in the facade. We’ll look…
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Can We Still “Unite the Clans”?
For years the “Unite the Clans” movement tried to bring all traditional Catholic groups together under a common cause. Is this still possible after the SSPX…
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Explaining the Vatican’s SSPX Decrees
The Vatican issues two decrees related to the SSPX episcopal consecrations, one on the penalties imposed and another on the procedures for those who wish to…
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The Crisis in the Church
The key issue surrounding the upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations is whether they are justified by a “crisis” in today’s Church. Is there a crisis, and if…
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Disclosure Dud
Stephen Spielberg’s big-budget movie “Disclosure Day” is a failed attempt to capture our fascination with aliens and the spiritual consequences their…
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Why Catholic Bishops Love Islam
Recently the Archbishop of Detroit spoke of Islam as if he were himself a devout Muslim. Sadly, this is just the latest example in a decades-long love affair…
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What SSPX Supporters and Critics Each Get Wrong
The upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations have revealed the woeful state of Catholic catechesis, both from its critics and its supporters.
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Is the SSPX Still Needed?
The SSPX says it needs to consecrate new bishops in order for it to survive. But that raises the question: does it really need to survive?
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AI, Aliens, and Demons
Non-human intelligences including AI, aliens, and demons are in the news, and now a well-known exorcist has been removed from office for suggesting that alien…
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Initial Thoughts on Magnifica Humanitas
We take a look at Pope Leo’s highly anticipated encyclical on AI, which was released with much fanfare this week.
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The Betrayal of MAGA
Thomas Massie’s defeat in his primary election shows that the Republican Party is Trump’s Party. But is that a good thing?
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Against Catholic Zionism
A Catholic Zionist organization recently released a theologically-confused manifesto titled “For Zion’s Sake: A Catholic Appeal in Support of Israel.” We’ll…
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How Catholic is the SSPX?
As the SSPX episcopal consecrations approach, both the Vatican and the Society are issuing battling statements. Is there hope for a reconciliation?
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Pope Leo After One Year
Pope Leo just celebrated his first anniversary in the papal office. How’s he doing? How should Catholics evaluate a pope’s time in office? Should they even do…
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Two Religions in One Church
Since the 1960’s two separate religions—progressive Catholicism and traditional Catholicism—have co-existed within the one Catholic Church. What does this mean…
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Can Being Nice Save the World? (Guest: Robert Greving)
In an era of bombastic politicians and online personalities, being polite, nice, and courteous has taken a back seat. But today’s guest believes it should be…
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The Tragedy of the Ecumenical Movement
The meeting between Pope Leo and the female “Archbishop” of Canterbury puts in stark contrast what’s been true for decades: the ecumenical movement is a failed…
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Exploring Our Origins: How Evolution Contradicts Both Faith and Reason (Guest: Steve Greene)
Theistic evolution has become a quasi-official Catholic position these days. But today’s guest exposes the fundamental flaws in this worldview and how it…
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Responding to Trump Defenders & Leo Critics
We’ve recently published a number of articles critical of President Trump and praising Pope Leo, and we’ve heard from many readers in disagreement. We want to…
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The Church is the New Israel (Guest: Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas)
Theology professor Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas explains how the whole of Catholic Tradition—from St. Paul to Vatican II—has taught that the Church is the new…
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Pope Leo vs. President Trump: Whose Side Are You On?
President Trump launched an attack on Pope Leo this past weekend after the pontiff continued to criticize the Israeli-US war against Iran. What side should…
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The Catholic Understanding of Salvation
What does it mean to be redeemed? To be justified? To be saved? These theological terms are often confused by Christians, and debated between Protestants and…
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Are Catholic Converts Antisemitic?
A recent article at the Daily Wire argued that a “troubling pattern is emerging” among new Catholic converts; it claims that many are antisemitic. Is this…
Crisis PointWhy Communion in the Hand Should Be Banned
Bishop Athanasius Schneider joins us to talk about the sources of today's widespread indifference and disbelief toward the Eucharist, and what we can do to…
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The Return of the Pachamama
It was recently discovered that Fr. Robert Prevost—the future Pope Leo XIV—likely participated in a pachamama ritual in 1995 when he was a South American…
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Remaking Jesus
Most problems in the Church today can be reduced to a single cause: we’ve remade Jesus into our modern image of what Christ should be instead of being faithful…