Catholic Connection

Greg and Julie Alexander visit to talk Marriage Disciples through The Alexander House, and why marriage IS a Sacrament. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us to Greccio, and Joan Lewis checks in from Rome withe the latest from the Vatican. T's Two Sense looks over an IVF story from EWTN News...and, Dr. Matthew Mehan from Hillsdale College joins to talk the importance of fables to the fabric of culture throughout American history.

Steve Ray talks about grandparents in the Bible and their important role in family life. Linda Carl visits to give important info about why yoga is NOT for Catholics. T's Two Sense talks about the Holy Father's message on summertime and not leaving God on vacation + St Kateri Tekakwitha. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon features Benedictine College's President Stephen D. Minnis to talk their 250th event for the United States!

Matt Swaim talks about light bulbs coming on in the faith, plus what's coming up on The Journey Home on EWTN. John Edwards from the "Just a Guy in the Pew" podcast and Pew Ministries. Gail Buckley Barringer delivers the Scripture Verse of the Week from Proverbs. T's Two Sense hears from Patricia Heaton on the prayer that changed her life forever. Plus, Tyler Blanski visits to talk about fatherhood in his book "Find Your Fight"

Dan Burke of the Avila Institute talks spiritual warfare and the family, the Avila Summit at spiritualdirection.com - Fact Check Friday hears from World Cup fans apologizing to America, and Michael New talks through the expiration of no taxpayer dollars going to Planned Parenthood. T's Two Sense highlights a movie for families, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk discusses France's recent passing of an assisted suicide bill.

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. discusses Graham Plattner's campaign in his Cultural Connections segments. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer talks over the the quiet potential of the daily 'Examen'. T's Two Sense highlights the Pope's message to the youth of Iraq. Plus, Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes talks about how to be in lifetime love with God, priestly formation and more!

Dr. Liz Lev restoration of Renaissance frescoes in Hall of Raphael. Matthew Bunson is our special guest for Shrines and Wonders Wednesday. Joan from Rome checks in from Tennessee to share her experience of America's 250th! Plus, T's Two Sense, and Bruce and Jeannie Hanneman talk about RECLAIM Sexual Health and recovery.

Noelle Mering talks about what happens "When a Nation Turns Against Itself". Dr. William Newton looks over the SSPX Mass, and answers the question, "can you attend one as a Catholic?" T's Two Sense revisits the 2026 EWTN Summer Academy, and Newman Guide News welcomes a Catholic homeschooled student who won the "Ultimate Civics Showdown", and a 150,000 dollar scholarship.

Patti Maguire Armstrong talks the Catholic and spiritual analogy following sunflowers. Fr. Gerald Murray comments on the SSPX schism. Gail Buckley Barringer shares her scripture verse of the week. T's Two Sense highlights a presentation by the head of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization at the EWTN Summer Academy in Rome. Plus, a conversation with Robert Greving on the Apostolate of Courtesy.

On this special edition honoring our nation's 250th birthday, we're joined by Stephen White of the John Paul II National Shrine, Bill Donahue of the Catholic League, author Carrie Gress, and Dr. Michael Breidenbach, Dean of the Honors College and Associate Professor of History at Ave Maria University.

Father Mitch Pacwa talks about what's great about America! Author Melissa Overmyer unpacks "microjoys." Teresa and Patti McGuire Armstrong marvel at the beauty of sunflowers. Samantha Kelly of Fierce Athlete and Mike McDonald of the Catholic League discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on women's and girl's sports,

Teresa talks with Matt Sharp of the Alliance Defending Freedom, Franciscan University president Fr. Dave Pivonka, and Mary Pennefather, Christendom College captain of the Women's Basketball team about this important Supreme Court decision. Also weighing in isMary Rice Hasson, director of the Person and Identity Project at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Joan Lewis brings the latest news from Rome, and Dr. Adam Tate talks about Catholics and the founding of the United States.

Teresa talks with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse from the Ruth Institute about today's Supreme Court decision, that states can ban transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams in schools. Plus Raymond Martinez talks about his pilgrimage journey. Also, Kelly Salomen from the Newman Guide and John DeJak of the USCCB weigh in on the Supreme Court decision.

Michael New, Assistant Professor of Social Research at the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America - Topic: recognize the good that Dobbs has done and the challenges that Pro-life advocates continue to face ...... Steve Ray Topic: Sts. Peter & Paul. Alos Fr. Joseph Spence, FFm is in studio discussing living by the teachings of St. Therese.

Peter Gagnon share the Inside Word at EWTN with programming as we approach Independence Day and the 250th for the United States. Fact Check Friday highlights the EWTN Summer Academy in Rome. Peter Breen visits to talk about the California AG suing Heartbeat International. T's Two Sense discusses being able to understand reality in media through a Catholic lens. Plus, Terry Poplava talks the American Beliefs Study and a stance on AI use at the parish level.

Fr. Steven Arisman shares about the Shrine for Father Augustine Tolton. Camille Pauley visits from Healing the Culture to discuss the expansion of digital access as a mission to promote and protect the dignity of life. Plus, Dr. John Cuddeback reviews the importance of bringing the family connectivity back through shared work, true leisure and multigenerational living.