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A Catholic Take: What you need to know, right now. A bold synthesis of inspiration and information. Keeping you up to date on news & issues from a Courageous Catholic perspective with Joe McClane. Live, Monday-Friday across the Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.

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October 22nd, 2026 - Rome's new document says "God does not bless division." Today's Gospel has Our Lord saying He came to bring it. Which is it? Joe reads "Venite ad Me - Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change" - the la... more

October 21st, 2026 - Three stories, one bishop. Joe poses the week's hardest Catholic headlines to Bishop Joseph Strickland and asks what he sees: Fr. Chad Ripperger's one-year "fast" from public speaking, a Tennessee bishop dropping the St. Michael ... more

October 20th, 2026 - The best-known exorcist in the English-speaking world has been asked to go quiet for a year, and his archbishop won't say why. Steve Cunningham of Sensus Fidelium, who has published Fr. Chad Ripperger's talks for a decade, joins ... more

October 19th, 2026 - A Tennessee bishop has told his parishes to stop praying the St. Michael Prayer together at Mass. The prayer was written by Pope Leo XIII, and it's being set aside under Pope Leo XIV. Michael Matt of The Remnant joins Joe on the ... more

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Keith Nester
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Father Gerald Murray
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Joe McClane
Host of A Catholic Take

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Audio only listeners

    I listen on audio daily! Please continue to post audio. I listen later in the day while doing chores. Love the interaction between Joe & Jake. ♥️

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    LMarieChristineF
    United Statesa year ago
  • Men

    A strong voice of a family man. A convert who does not hold back thank goodness.

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    pepper89🇳🇿
    Australiaa year ago
  • Highly recommend this Catholic podcast

    I really enjoy listening to “A Catholic Take” with Joe McClane. He provides a great show that brings his listeners a well rounded take on Church news and commentary on the Faith. I highly recommend listening to this podcast.

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    Jenice8
    United States2 years ago
  • The Nitty Gritty of Catholic News

    The goodest, the baddest, and the ugliest. If you’re afraid of learning about the crimes of the Gay Mafia and the Satanists occupying the Church and how they’ll be overcome by Christ’s justice, this isn’t the podcast for you.

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    Semper Fidelis!!!

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Show is praised for timely coverage of church news from a conservative Catholic perspective.
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Guests are typically well-credentialed and bring informed, doctrinal discussions.
Listeners appreciate the blend of theology, liturgy, and contemporary events, with occasional provocative takes.

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Vatican Officials Tried LEAKING The Third Secret Of Fatima. No One Listened. (Audio)
Q: So why don't you tell us a little bit about what you covered there?
Dr. Stine discusses bishops allegedly in the room when Fatima secrets were read and hints at how Benedict XVI and others may have framed or interpreted the Third Secret, including ideas about a potential top-down ecclesial crisis.
Fr. Gerald Murray: Can Catholics Still Support the Death Penalty? (Audio)
Q: Should Nidal Hasan be executed publicly, according to the discussion?
The host and guests acknowledge opinions vary; there is strong opposition to public broadcasting of executions, with emphasis on justice done privately and ethically, while still supporting a lawful, delayed process where appropriate.
The Woman at the Well: Flirting or Fulfillment? (Audio)
Q: Why is the Assisi event controversial according to the host?
It is controversial because it suggests interreligious prayer for peace in a setting that could be perceived as undermining Christ's exclusive salvific role, which some see as contradictory to Catholic dogma and the New Testament teachings on salvation.
The Woman at the Well: Flirting or Fulfillment? (Audio)
Q: What are the two dominant interpretations of Amoris Laetitia discussed on the show?
The more conservative interpretation seeks to harmonize Amoris Laetitia with John Paul II's teachings on marriage, while the more progressive interpretation allows for broader discernment and potential reception of communion in irregular marriages, though this remains debated within the church.
2026 Fall On Air Appeal - Day Three (with Fr. Robert McTeigue)
Q: So how would you advise His Holiness? If we want this rebirth to be true, what steps should be taken?
Build a stronger team, more robust vestments and public perception, and prioritize clear Catholic proclamation and discernment over merely symbolic gestures; engage with the best Catholic sources and leaders to present a compelling, faithful witness to the Church's teaching.

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A Catholic Take delivers daily Catholic commentary from a traditional-leaning perspective, blending news, culture, and liturgy with a focus on church governance, liturgical debates, and current events through a Courageous Catholic lens. Episodes frequently feature theologians, priests, and researchers who critique modern developments, cover synodality, Latin Mass issues, and Catholic social teaching, while weaving in historical context and practical faith formation. The show stands out for its provocative takes, strong editorial voice, and a lineup of knowledgeable guests who provide authoritative voices on doctrine, liturgy, and church politics. Potential listeners who value conservative Catholic commentary, in-depth topic debates, and a c... more

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