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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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March 27th, 2026 - We welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine to offer thoughts on the Vatican silently suppressing the Fatima message. Then, we welcome Daniel Sáenz & Christopher Aubin to discuss Ave Maria Restoration, a mission to protect our historic churc... more

March 26th, 2026 - We welcome back Nicholas Cavazos to react to the Vatican's recognition of Sarah Mullally upon her installation as Archbishop of Canterbury. Then, we welcome Jesse Romero to discuss Pope Leo hosting an exorcist summit at the Vatican... more

March 25th, 2026 - We offer thoughts on seemingly encouraging comments from Pope Leo regarding the Traditional Latin Mass. Then, we welcome back Elisa Gestri to discuss Israel and Lebanon moving towards a large scale ground operation.

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March 24th, 2026 - We discuss Belgium’s publicly-funded youth radio station featuring a sketch in which its presenters smashed various items on air, including a statue of Our Lady and Jesus. Then, we welcome Luis Roman to discuss how to know, love an... more

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Katherine Bennet
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Joe Kent
Former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, veteran
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Episode: Does Joe Kent’s Resignation REVEAL the TRUE Cause of the Iran War? (Audio)
Mike Pantile
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Catholic Creator Conference guest/participant
Episode: The Catholic Cancel Culture (Audio)
Father Jason Charron
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Episode: The Apostasy & the Coming Deception! (Audio)
Tom McClusky
Government Relations Liaison
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Episode: WARNING: Middle East Christians In Danger! (Audio)
Edmund Mazza
Author, Saints vs Antipopes
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Episode: Saints vs Antipopes: Lessons from Courageous Catholics! (Audio)
Phil Lawler
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Episode: WARNING: The Spiral of Violence and the Unbridgeable Chasm! (Audio)
John Salza
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Episode: Why Catholics CAN NOT be Freemasons! (Audio)
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Host

Joe McClane
Host of A Catholic Take

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 117 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. ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LMarieChristineF
    United States6 months ago
  • Men

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pepper89🇳🇿
    Australia7 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squigmond Froyd
    United States2 years ago
  • Catholicism

    Semper Fidelis!!!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Cathgrunt11
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the faith-forward lens on current events and church issues.
The host provides energetic, thorough Catholic commentary with timely guests.
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The Catholic Cancel Culture (Audio)
Q: What exactly happened with the Catholic Creator Conference and the uninvitation?
The host recounts that Mike Pantile was invited to the Catholic Creator Conference, but sponsors and organizers faced pressure over his views on feminism, leading to him being uninvited from the roster and public statements being made about the decision.
Israel’s War with Iran & the Global Impact (Audio)
Q: Isn't the goal of the U.S. to have a non-nuclear Iran?
The purported goal of achieving a non-nuclear Iran is complicated by ongoing military actions and the reality that military intervention may not lead to the desired outcome of regime change or peace.
Israel’s War with Iran & the Global Impact (Audio)
Q: What are your thoughts about the Israeli war with Iran?
The Israeli war with Iran is primarily Israel's conflict, requiring a preemptive strike given Iran's perceived threats, but it's crucial to consider the humanitarian impacts and the strategic implications for all parties involved.
A Church DEEPLY Divided & Suffering! (Audio)
Q: Is the Church fixable?
The only way to turn this around is to embrace virtue.
A Church DEEPLY Divided & Suffering! (Audio)
Q: What would you say to the notion that there are almost two churches?
The division comes when we are not looking to Christ for our source of unity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Catholic Take

What is A Catholic Take about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends faith with current events from a conservative Catholic viewpoint, weaving geopolitical analysis, Vatican leadership commentary, and Catholic doctrine into daily news coverage. Episodes frequently tackle topics like papal governance, just-war ethics, ecumenism, and how energy, foreign policy, and global conflicts intersect with Catholic thought. Noteworthy is the willingness to engage controversial topics—from Freemasonry to church governance—through a lens of faith, tradition, and doctrinal clarity, often featuring theologians, journalists, and clergy as guests. Potential listeners who want timely Catholic perspectives on world events, church issues, and cultural debates will likely find it especially engaging and opinionat... more

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