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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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September 11th, 2026 - The pontifical Mass for the Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage - Bishop Athanasius Schneider was to be the celebrant - was refused in a letter from the Secretariat of State. It moves to St. Mary Major, and Dr. Anthony Stine returns... more

September 10th, 2026 - Gideon Lazar grew up in a Jewish family. Our Lady of Fatima is the reason he is Catholic today, and he joins us to share the story. Plus: one year after Charlie Kirk was killed, Nick Cavazos on what hardened in America — and wh... more

September 9th, 2026 - Cardinal Burke spent two hours teaching the Old Testament to Shawn Ryan's audience - former Navy SEAL, five million subscribers, mostly young men with no church at all. Nearly a million views on day one. The same week, the presi... more

September 8th, 2026 - We walk through the origins of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Then, we welcome Luis Roman and Luis Piccinali to preview Murder in the 33rd Degree, an upcoming documentary trilogy that covers Vatican corrup... more

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Joe McClane
Host of A Catholic Take

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 129 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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    5
    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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    5
    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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    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.

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    Semper Fidelis!!!

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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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Q: Why does the Assumption matter as a dogma in Catholic teaching?
It matters because it represents a settled, divinely revealed truth acknowledged by the Church, supported by the long tradition of belief, patristic witness, and papal definitions, culminating in the ex cathedra proclamation in 1950.
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What is A Catholic Take about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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