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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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Anthony Stine
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Joseph Strickland
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Auguste Meyrat
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 123 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 States9 months ago
  • Men

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

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    5
    pepper89🇳🇿
    Australia10 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
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    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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Pope Leo’s Consistory: Just War RATHER THAN Liturgy, While Vatican Bishop Says 'Abolish God' (Audio)
Q: What should the Cardinals be focusing on at the next Consistory according to the hosts?
They suggest returning to the primacy of the Word of God, biblical truth, natural law, and magisterial teaching, while addressing lay involvement, the Church's hierarchical structure, and challenges from modern atheism and secularism.
Why Did Israeli Forces Try to Stop a Catholic Marian Festival in the Holy Land? (Audio)
Q: When did this Marian festival incident happen, and what exactly occurred?
The festival occurred on a Friday, with permits in place, but IDF units arrived, used a stun grenade, and warned the crowd over loudspeakers to cease preparations; two armored vehicles moved through the area, creating a tense pause before Cardinal Pizzaballa intervened to negotiate permission for the festival to continue.
Just War Theory OUTDATED? (Audio)
Q: How should AI influence decisions in warfare according to the panel?
The panel argues that AI should not be allowed to make autonomous critical decisions; human conscience and judgment must supervise any targeting and strategic choices.
Just War Theory OUTDATED? (Audio)
Q: What does Pope Leo's statement mean by saying the Just War Theory is outdated?
Phil Lawler explains that it is not outdated but needs updating to reflect new technological realities like AI and cyber warfare, while preserving the right to self-defense under traditional moral criteria.
"Debunked": The Vatican ATM Conspiracy That Never Happened (Audio)
Q: What explains the ATM outage narrative, if not a conspiracy?
The explanation is regulatory and financial: transition to a new provider due to non-compliance issues with the Vatican's banking practices, not a political coup, with timing coincidental rather than causal.

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The show blends faith‑driven commentary with quick social and global news, anchored in a traditional Catholic worldview. Each episode typically features a host duo or solo host alongside guests from Catholic media, clergy, and Catholic‑culture commentators to unpack doctrinal, governance, and culture topics, often through a lens of tradition, lay leadership, and current events. Notable strengths include a clear stance on church‑related issues, provocative conversations with high‑profile guests, and a track record of curating voices across the Catholic media ecosystem. Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous doctrinal critique, practical faith formation, and timely analysis of Vatican politics, liturgy, and culture, presented in a fearless, c... more

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