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51:00

Tyranny and the End of Days (Fr. Robert McTeigue,...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/05/08

Father McTeigue continues our series on tyranny by examining whether the modern world is approaching the end of a long-established form of domination. If a transition is indeed underway, will society merely exchange one tyranny for another, or will it possess the wisdom to choose the liberating kingship of Christ instead?Show Notes The End of Our Time A Brief History of Our Annihilation The Guns of August—Then and Now Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future

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51:00

Tehran’s War on Christianity (Gia Chacon) 5/7/26

The Catholic Current ·

2026/05/07

We welcome back Gia Chacon, founder of For the Martyrs, to unveil the harsh reality of Christian persecution in Iran, including arrest, torture, apostasy laws, and regime surveillance. We'll discuss the rapid growth of Iran's underground church, the ways conversions happen, and practical steps that listeners can take in aiding persecuted Christians around the world.Show Notes Tehran’s War on Christianity For the Martyrs iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code

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10:16

LTACL: No One for Vatican II? (Fr. Robert McTeigue,...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/05/06

If almost everyone rejected at least something about Vatican II, how would that affect our understanding of who is in communion with Rome? Father McTeigue takes a closer look.Watch on YouTube: No One for Vatican II?

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51:29

Modern Parenting: Success or Failure? (Jonathan...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/05/05

We welcome Jonathan Rothwell, Principal Economist at Gallup and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, to discuss how modern parenting challenges, from smartphones and social media to declining religiosity, undermine children's mental health and moral formation. What can parents do to avoid these pitfalls? Father finishes with Timeless Thoughts.Show Notes The Parenting Trap: How Modern Parenting Is Making Adolescence Harder The Anxious Generation The Collapse of Parenting: How We

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8:07

LTACL: Full Communion? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

The Catholic Current ·

2026/05/04

We hear lots of talk about who's in "full Communion with Rome" and who isn't. But how can we tell who's in or out? Fr. McTeigue suggests that the obvious answers don't seem to work. Watch on YouTube: Full Communion?

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55:13

Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Five of...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/05/01

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. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

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50:32

Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Four of...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/30

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.Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

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50:35

Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Three of...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/29

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.Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

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50:33

Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day Two of...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/28

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.Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

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50:29

Breaking News With Fr. McTeigue, S.J - Day One of...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/27

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. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

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51:29

Tyranny and Empire (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/24/26

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/24

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 Church may be entering stages of decadence and decline. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass.Show Notes The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival - Sir John Glubb The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 A Brief History of Our Annihilation The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse

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51:29

Britain Under Attack (Joanna Williams) 4/23/26

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/23

We welcome author and academic Joanna Williams to discuss glaring cultural shifts in Britain, including attacks on national symbols, the repurposing of churches, constraints on free speech, and efforts to "decolonize" history and curriculum. How do these developments connect to broader concerns for the United States, and why is it important that we continue to push for renewed civic engagement, defense of Western cultural heritage, and protection of free expression?Show Notes British Culture Under

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6:18

History: Comedy or Horror? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/22

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 "renewal" seem a little Groundhog Day-esque?Watch on YouTube: History: Comedy or Horror?

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51:29

Ugly as Sin (Erika Ahern) 4/21/26

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/21

We welcome back seasoned journalist Erika Ahern to examine why many modern churches became plain or ugly, tracing causes from the Reformation and Enlightenment to 20th-century trauma and post‑conciliar changes. Has a loss of reverence and faith in the Eucharist shaped our worship spaces? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.Show Notes The Real Reason Modern Catholic Churches Are Ugly | The Deep Ugly As Sin: Why They Changed Our Churches from Sacred Places to Meeting Spaces-And How We Can Change

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9:28

Pilgrim, Tourist, or Customer? | Fr. Robert McTeigue,...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/20

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 merely curious? And how does he want others to view his visit? Can there be scandal? Father McTeigue considers the possibilities. Watch on YouTube: Pilgrim, Tourist, or Customer?

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51:00

Breaking Tyranny’s Spell (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/17

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 resist. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes How to Slay a Wizard: Benjamin, Owen Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power Propaganda Watch | The Corbett Report Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated): What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of

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45:57

What Is Conversion Therapy? (Fr. Paul Sullins) 4/16/26

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/16

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 what you've probably been told. Show Notes Ruth Institute Applauds Supreme Court Counseling Freedom Case New Evidence: Sexual Orientation Can Change. Therapy Can Help. – Ruth Institute Amicus Brief Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here’s Why – Catholic World Report Resource Centers – Ruth Institute Courage International

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Tyrants Are Wizards (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/15/26

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/15

Powerful people, in politics and within the Church, can use emotionally charged buzzwords and slogans like magic spells to manipulate people into obedience, fear, or unthinking agreement. Father McTeigue takes a closer look.Watch on YouTube: Tyrants Are Wizards

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45:58

Should We Study the Older Rites? (Fr. Michael...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/14

We welcome back Fr. Michael Rennier to discuss whether knowledge of older rites enriches contemporary worship, fosters humility and obedience, and helps safeguard the Church’s sacramental life and spiritual heritage. Father McTeigue finishes with Timely Thoughts.Show Notes Should a Novus Ordo Catholic be familiar with older liturgies? | Fr. Michael Rennier's Substack Watch the Mass of the Ages Trilogy How Not to Say Mass, Third Edition: A Guidebook on Liturgical Principles and the Roman Missal A

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6:21

LTACL: Opinions About the Pope? (Fr. Robert McTeigue,...

The Catholic Current ·

2026/04/13

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 Catholic navigate the confusion? Father McTeigue offers some guidance. Watch on YouTube: Opinions About the Pope?

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