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Conversations with Consequences

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"Conversations with Consequences" is the voice of The Catholic Association, offering a weekly hour of thoughtful dialogue—with the leading thinkers of our time— on the most consequential issues of our day.

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Latest Episodes

Father Spitzer on AI ahead of the encyclical plus Sam Brownback on China's war on faith.

Katie Prejean McGrady joins to discuss one year of Pope Leo & Leah Libresco discusses the joy of a big family.

Msgr. Roger Landry and Edward Pentin both join to discuss the 1-year anniversary of Pope Leo's papacy.

Geroge Weigel joins to discuss Pope St. John Paul II's love for the Blessed Mother.

Father Joseph Anthony Kress discusses the Gen-Z Catholic revival.

Father Leo Patalinghug joins to discuss how he nourishes both the stomach and soul with his Plating Grace ministry.

Msgr. Roger Landry talks about the Holy Triduum and how art brings us closer to Christ.

Dominican Father Gregory Pine joins to talk about Training the Tongue and Growing Beyond Sins of Speech. The TCA team discusses Ben Sasse's emotional interview after his cancer diagnosis, and what we can learn from it this Lent.

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Sam Brownback
Former congressman, senator, governor, and ambassador; author of China's War on Faith
Former U.S. official; author
Episode: Fr. Robert Spitzer/Sam Brownback
Father Robert Spitzer
President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith; author and AI developer
Magis Center; AI developer
Episode: Fr. Robert Spitzer/Sam Brownback
Katie Prejean McGrady
Radio host and mother of two; moderator of papal conversations
Sirius XM Catholic Channel, Ave Explorers (with Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe)
Episode: Joys of a Big Family
Tammy Peterson
Public figure connected to Jordan Peterson; discussed in book context
Relative to Jordan Peterson
Episode: Joys of a Big Family
Margarita Mooney Clayton
Professor at Princeton Theological Seminary; author of When Mary Calls
Scala Foundation; Princeton Theological Seminary
Episode: First Year of Pope Leo's Papacy
Edward Pentin
Vatican observer and journalist
National Catholic Register
Episode: First Year of Pope Leo's Papacy
George Weigel
Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Ethics and Public Policy Center
Episode: Geroge Weigel
Father Joseph Anthony Kress
Dominican friar and radio guest
Order of Preachers (Dominicans)
Episode: Fr. Joseph Anthony Kress
Father Leo Patalinghug
Catholic priest, evangelist, host of The Father Leo Show
Grace Before Meals / Plating Grace
Episode: Father Leo Patalinghug

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Ashley McGuire
Host of Conversations with Consequences; frequent moderator and contributor with focus on culture, policy, and Catholic life.
Betsy Fentress
Host and interviewer with focus on faith, culture, and family life; often guiding conversations with a pastoral lens.

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First Year of Pope Leo's Papacy
Q: What has struck you most about Pope Leo's first year and his approach to leadership?
Edward Pentin explains that the pope's emphasis on normality, tradition, and a cautious approach to politics stands out, along with attempts to unite the Church and restore collegiality among Cardinals, while navigating media visibility carefully.
John Scheinfeld
Q: Where can listeners find the Baseball Beyond Belief film and when is it available in theaters or broadcasts?
The film will have a limited theatrical release in four Los Angeles theaters on March 23-26, followed by a New York engagement with Q&As, a special Easter Sunday broadcast on Fox Sports 1, and eventually video-on-demand platforms for the full film.
Fr. Thomas Petri/Fr. Charles Trullols
Q: What was your reaction to the pope's appearance and the moment in St. Peter's Square?
Witnesses described being moved to tears by the moment, underscoring a sense that the pope represents Christ to the world and that the moment resonated beyond Catholic borders, touching a broad audience.
Fr. Thomas Petri/Fr. Charles Trullols
Q: What is the significance of the name Leo XIV for the new pope?
The pope chose Leo XIV to link his governance to Leo XIII's social teaching, emphasizing the application of Catholic moral theology to modern issues like the digital age and AI, while carrying forward a strong sense of courageous leadership.
Archbishop Joseph Naumann
Q: How do you view Pope Francis's legacy in terms of mercy and outreach to the vulnerable?
He describes Pope Francis as advancing awareness of the poor and the margins, with mercy central to his leadership—how the Church should welcome sinners and focus on compassionate outreach before dwelling on doctrinal specifics.

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This program delivers thoughtful dialogue at the intersection of faith, culture, and public life, featuring Catholic leaders, authors, journalists, and theologians who explore how beliefs shape daily decisions, policy, and society. Episodes routinely cover topics like liturgy, church leadership, bioethics, pro-life advocacy, religious freedom, and faith-inspired approaches to technology, education, and media. Notable strengths include a consistent Catholic perspective anchored in nuanced discussion with guests who blend scholarship, journalism, and pastoral insight, plus timely conversations about contemporary issues such as abortion, infertility ministry, and religious liberty. Listeners can expect a blend of theological reflection, practi... more

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2. Father Robert Spitzer
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7. George Weigel
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