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The Simple Truth

The Station of The Cross

The Simple Truth, hosted by Jim Havens, airs each weekday from 4-5PM(EST) on The Station of the Cross Media Network. The focus of the show is authentically receiving, living, and transmitting the simple Truth of Jesus and His Catholic Church. We"re in challenging times, but we are made to rise up and meet the challenges before us with Christ. We"ll be proclaiming all that is good, true, and beautiful, applying it to real life, and we won"t shy away from the difficult topics, especially lifting up

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47:28

The Catholic Theology That Changed My Life (Dr....

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2025/09/23

9/23/25 - Dr. Michael Dauphinais, co-director of the Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal and Chair of the Theology Department at Ave Maria University, shares the story of his journey of faith and vocation. With advanced degrees from Duke University and the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Dauphinais has dedicated his life to teaching and defending the Catholic faith. He is the Fr. Matthew Lamb Professor of Catholic Theology, co-author of several acclaimed works including Knowing the Love of Christ:

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50:31

What Does it Really Mean to be a Christian Today?...

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2025/09/22

9/22/25 - What if the Church was never meant to stay frozen in time, nor blown around by it? In this conversation, Dr. Jim Papandrea unpacks his latest work The Original Church, cutting through the noise of “tradition versus trend” to rediscover what Jesus actually intended when He said, “On this rock I will build my Church.” The earliest Christians weren’t stuck in the past, nor chasing cultural relevance - they were rooted in Christ, growing in faith, and guided by a clear purpose. Dr. Papandrea

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50:06

What Amy Coney Barrett’s Book Reveals About Roe, Life...

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2025/09/19

9/19/25 - Jim and Father Imbarrato take a deep dive into Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s new book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution. With sharp Catholic insight, they unpack what Barrett reveals - and what she leaves unsaid - about the sanctity of life, constitutional interpretation, and the future of the pro-life movement. Drawing on past public clips and speeches, we’ll compare Barrett’s earlier statements to her current writings, asking whether her messaging has shifted

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48:59

Exposing Attacks on Life: Florida Heartbeat Law &...

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2025/09/18

9/18/25 - In the first half of today’s show, pro-life leader Pam Stenzel shares urgent insights into the lack of enforcement of Florida’s heartbeat law and the ongoing battle to end abortion in the state. Then, Nathan Lloyd, Staff Counsel at the Thomas More Society, joins us to highlight a critical case in Massachusetts, where pro-life pregnancy centers are facing aggressive lawfare aimed at silencing their free speech and lifesaving work. Together, they shed light on the growing threats against the

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48:04

Wanda Boniszewska: The Astonishing Journey of a...

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2025/09/17

9/17/25 - We unravel the extraordinary story of Servant of God Wanda Boniszewska (1907–2003), a Polish nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Angels, who offered her life as a mystical victim soul for the conversion of sinners and the sanctification of priests. Bearing the hidden wounds of Christ’s Passion and enduring suffering under communist persecution, Wanda’s life reveals the power of redemptive suffering united with Christ. In this video, we explore her hidden mystical experiences, her

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47:26

From Heartbreak to Hope: The Grace Center Mission in...

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2025/09/16

9/16/25 - Marcie Erickson shares her powerful personal testimony and the story behind the founding of the Grace Center Foundation in Ethiopia. What began as a response to the suffering of abandoned children, imprisoned women, and struggling families has grown into a vibrant ministry dedicated to meeting the whole person: physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Marcie explains the foundation’s mission to care for orphans, provide education, offer prison ministry, and bring the hope of Christ to

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47:29

Faith and Film: 100 Movies Every Catholic Should...

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2025/09/15

9/15/25 - We sit down with Samuel Morales, one of the creators behind The Official List of 100 Movies Every Catholic Should See, a two-year project that brings together films from across genres, eras, and cultures to highlight stories that resonate with the Catholic imagination. More than just a “religious movie list,” the project explores how both explicitly faith-based films and secular classics can reveal truth, beauty, goodness, and the drama of human virtue and vice. We discuss how cinema,

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50:17

Charlie Kirk Assassinated: The Grave Consequences of...

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2025/09/12

9/12/25 - When Charlie Kirk was tragically shot in Utah, America witnessed more than a political assassination: we saw the devastating fruits of a culture of death that has been eroding the dignity of human life for decades. The culture that normalizes the killing of the unborn through abortion, that justifies euthanasia, and that numbs us to daily violence is the same culture that made such an act possible. As Catholics, we are called to recognize the spiritual roots of this crisis: when society

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49:47

Great Books for Good Men: Reflections on Literature...

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2025/09/11

9/11/25 - Catholic author Joseph Pearce discusses his new book Great Books for Good Men: Reflections on Literature and Manhood, originally commissioned by Exodus 90. Pearce reflects on how the treasures of classic literature, from Homer and Dante to Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, can shape Catholic men into virtuous, courageous, and holy human beings. He explains what inspired the book, how works such as The Odyssey, The Divine Comedy, Beowulf, and Hamlet remain relevant today, and why literature is a

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48:02

Yvonne-Aimée of Jesus: Miracles, Visions, and Courage...

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2025/09/10

9/10/25 - Yvonne-Aimée of Jesus (1901–1951) was a French mystic, visionary, and Augustinian nun whose hidden holiness shook the 20th century. From a young age she experienced mystical visions of Christ and the Virgin Mary, later becoming known for miraculous healings and the powerful prayer she received from Jesus: “O Jesus, King of Love, I put my trust in Thy merciful goodness.” During World War II, she fearlessly hid members of the French Resistance and Jewish refugees from the Gestapo inside her

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47:32

From Questions to Conversion: Why I Chose the...

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2025/09/09

9/9/25 - As a teenager, Rob Marco was restless and searching. Drawn at times to Buddhism, philosophy, and the hardcore music scene, he longed for answers to life’s biggest questions: Why am I here? What is truth? Where can real peace be found? Yet every pursuit seemed to leave him empty. Then, through a few surprising moments, Rob realized that God was not distant, but present and personal. Those encounters began to stir something deeper, setting him on a path he never expected: toward Christ and

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49:07

A Spiritual Portrait of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Sr....

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2025/09/08

9/8/25 - Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., Vincentian Scholar-in-Residence at DePaul University and leading expert on the Setonian tradition, joins us to discuss her work as editor of the new Ignatius Press edition of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spiritual Portrait. This classic text, originally compiled by Sulpician Father Joseph Dirvin, gathers Mother Seton’s own writings, letters, and reflections, offering a window into her deep love for Scripture, the Eucharist, and God’s providence. In this

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50:16

UN Calls to Ban Surrogacy, Trump Abandons IVF, and...

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2025/09/05

9/5/25 - UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem has released a major report urging all 193 UN member states to ban surrogacy, exposing exploitation in the billion-dollar industry where women often receive only 10–25% of fees and face serious health risks like preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, as well as the trauma of being separated from their children. At the same time, the Trump administration is backing away from IVF mandates and promoting Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM), a

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46:52

Modern Miracles and Unsung Heroes (Kevin Wells) - 9/4/25

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2025/09/04

9/4/25 - Catholic author and journalist Kevin Wells returns to share two modern miracle stories shaking the Church today. First, the inspiring witness of Fr. John Hollowell, who in 2018 offered his sufferings for victims of abuse, enduring seizures, a brain tumor, and depression before experiencing a remarkable healing at Lourdes now under investigation. Then, Kevin tells the story of Fr. Jonathan Meyer, whose Indiana parish, once near closure, has been transformed into one of the most vibrant

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45:07

My Journey to Becoming a Franciscan Friar (Fr....

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2025/09/02

9/2/25 - Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal serving in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey, shares how his ordinary childhood in suburban Buffalo, once filled with simple dreams like Spider-Man and garbage trucks, slowly gave way to a restless search for meaning that ultimately led him to the priesthood. Though raised Catholic, faith wasn’t central to his youth, and during college he drifted into depression and uncertainty until a providential conversation with a friend

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51:19

Every Life is Sacred (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 8/29/25

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2025/08/29

8/29/25 - Jim Havens and Fr. Stephen Imbaratto discuss Mother Teresa’s strong stand against abortion. They also address the recent shootings and deaths at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minnesota, as well as the politicization of the tragedy by various parties.

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48:41

Why Traditional Catholicism Still Matters: Rob Marco...

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2025/08/28

8/28/25 - In this conversation, Catholic writer Rob Marco (Crisis Magazine) unpacks themes from his essays “The Dangers of the TLM Fight Club,” “What’s Old Is New,” “The Wishful Thinking of Deathbed Conversions,” and “No Way Home.” He reflects on the growing appeal of the Traditional Latin Mass among younger Catholics while warning against turning it into an ideology, challenges the false security of hoping for last-minute repentance, critiques the shallowness of cultural Catholicism, and calls for

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49:39

Fatima and Akita: Our Lady's Urgent Warnings for the...

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2025/08/27

8/27/25 - What connects the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima (1917) in Portugal and Our Lady of Akita (1973) in Japan, and why are these messages so urgent for the times we live in? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Marian warnings given to the world, exploring their striking similarities and what they reveal about prayer, penance, and the future of humanity. At Fatima, Our Lady called for conversion, the daily Rosary, and reparation for sin, promising peace if her requests were obeyed,

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49:41

Forming Minds for Christ: My Calling to Catholic...

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2025/08/26

8/26/25 - Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost of Ave Maria University, shares his journey of faith, scholarship, and vocation, from his early encounters with Catholicism to becoming a theologian and academic leader at one of the nation's most faithfully Catholic universities. Dr. Nutt reflects on the pivotal moments, mentors, and moral convictions that shaped his path, his deep love for the Church’s intellectual tradition, and his commitment to forming students in truth and holiness. Learn more about Ave Maria

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49:23

Who's Eating Your Pie? Essential Financial Advice...

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2025/08/25

8/25/25 - Erik Weir founded Weir Capital Management in San Francisco in 1999 after a successful career at Merrill Lynch and Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenerette. Weir speaks nationally on topics such as entrepreneurism, film, and goal setting. Under his direction, WCM Global Wealth, LLC. was recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in South Carolina two times. His firm WTA has marketed, financed, and produced faith-based films and books, including three New York Times bestsellers. Weir

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