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Crooked Lines

Crooked Lines
Catholic Church
The Manosphere
Artificial Intelligence
Virtue
Catholic Liturgy
Catholic Culture Wars
Truth
Lying
Fr Sam French
K-Pop Demon Hunters
The Theology Of the Body
Christ
Abbie Chatfield
Traditional Latin Mass
Latin Mass (traditional)
Joy
John Paul II
Sexuality
Dominican Sisters Of Mary, Mother Of the Eucharist
Joyful Evangelization

A weekly no-filter podcast with Fr Sam and Tom on faith, life and culture — the good, the bad, and the slightly crooked. Honest conversations. Big questions. Real life.

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In this powerful episode of the Crooked Lines Podcast, Tom sits down with Kim Zember to discuss her radical journey from a life of intense worldly success, hidden lifestyles, and broken relationships to a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ.Ki... more

In this deeply personal conversation, Monica Doumit sits down with Fr Sam and Tom to discuss how she's faced some of the heaviest challenges facing the Catholic Church today as a woman of faith and a leader in public affairs for the Church in Sydney,... more

Are we witnessing a genuine revival of faith, or are we just falling in love with an aesthetic? In this episode of Crooked Lines, Father Sam French and Tom dive headfirst into the growing Catholic culture wars. From the visible "rise of the trads" an... more

Can authentic joy break through the social media algorithm? In this Crooked Culture episode, Tom and Fr Sam react to a surprising viral video from Australian influencer and social commentator Abbie Chatfield. Known for her left-leaning views and freq... more

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Monica Doumit
Catholic commentator and Archdiocese of Sydney official
Archdiocese of Sydney
Episode: Faith Under Fire: Navigating the Church’s Hardest Battles with Monica Doumit. Crooked Lines Podcast
Christopher West
President of the Theology of the Body Institute
The Theology of the Body Institute
Episode: Christopher West on Theology of the Body | Crooked Lines Podcast Ep 4
Haydn Ramsey
Professor of Philosophy; guest expert
Episode: AI: Useful Tool or Weapon of Satan?
Hayden Ramsay
Professor, philosopher introduced as resident philosopher
Professor Hayden Ramsay
Episode: Is it ok to lie?

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Tom
Co-host engaging with cultural commentary and personal perspectives; forms a dynamic with clergy guest.
Father Sam French
Host with theological background; priestly perspective guiding faith-based discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Wonderful Content

    As I have come to expect from Father Sam’s content, this is excellent material. Relevant to me as a millennial and as a Catholic and also just fun to have in my earbuds to keep me company when I am alone. Highly recommend!

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    United States2 months ago

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A Catholic perspective on AI and technology ethics
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The Manosphere Part 2 | True Strength, Virtue & Breaking Stereotypes
Q: On a philosophical level, what is a man and perhaps even what is a man's purpose?
Hayden Ramsay explains that, philosophically, a man is understood as a human being with distinctions drawn from biology and anthropology, but true manhood in Christian thought is expressed through virtue: gentleness, sacrifice, and service that aligns with the example of Jesus Christ.
Christopher West on Theology of the Body | Crooked Lines Podcast Ep 4
Q: What is the Theology of the Body?
Christopher explains that Theology of the Body is a way of seeing the body as revelatory of divine truths, uniting God's plan for creation with human sexuality, and that the body tells the story of God's desire to unite with humanity through marriage, Christ and the Church, and the Eucharist.
Is it ok to lie?
Q: Is there ever a moment when lying could be acceptable in theory?
From the guest's and hosts' discussions, the consensus is that while extreme cases are debated, traditional Catholic moral teaching generally maintains that lying is not morally permissible, even when a good outcome might be at stake.

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A intellectually candid, faith-forward conversation style that blends theology, culture, and daily life. Across recent episodes, the hosts—Tom and Father Sam French—probe big questions at the intersection of Catholic tradition and contemporary society. Topics range from sexuality and authentic living through Theology of the Body to the ethics and impact of artificial intelligence, as well as how popular culture can illuminate spiritual discernment and personal growth. A notable strength is the duo's willingness to wrestle with difficult questions—truth, mercy, and the role of religion in modern life—while inviting guests who can broaden the discussion without diluting the faith lens. The format tends toward thoughtful debates, practical gui... more

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