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Bringing Christ to the World and the World to Christ! Producer and Host Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. illuminates today's issues with the love of Christ and the authority of His Church. Each show features expert guests that shed light on relevant and important topics.

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Recent statements by senior cardinals will lead to confusion and scandal. Fr. Robert McTeigue urges fraternal correction among church leaders and prayerful reflection.

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We welcome author Arthur Schaper to discuss why marriage still matters and why Christians should be willing to defend it. What happens when marriage is treated as a private preference rather than the foundation of family and society, and what does it... more

Can a person have more than one guardian angel?  Fr. Robert McTeigue says that's an important question, because spiritual warfare is real, our souls are being contested for, and we need all the help we can get.  Father's answer may surprise you.

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Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith.

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Carol Berry
Executive Director and Founder, Restoring Women Outreach
Restoring Women Outreach
Episode: Helping Women in Recovery (Carol Berry) 9/22/26
Father Dave Tomaszycki
Catholic priest; editor of Fulton Sheen book on the demonic
Catholic priest; editor of the Sheen compilation
Episode: Confronting Evil with Fulton Sheen (Fr. Dave Tomaszycki) 9/17/26
Josh Long
Musician and essay author on liturgical music
Episode: Vaguely Pious Noises (Josh Long) 9/15/26
Patience Sunne
Engagement Director for Them Before Us
Them Before Us
Episode: What’s Wrong with Third-Party Reproduction? (Patience Sunne) 9/8/26
Liza Libes
Author and literary critic
Pens and Poison / Invictus (education company)
Episode: Can Literature Be Saved? (Liza Libes) 9/3/26
Drieu Godefridi
Belgian scholar; lawyer, philosopher
Belgian academic and public intellectual
Episode: Will Europe Survive? (Drieu Godefridi) 9/1/26
Eamonn Clarke
Moral theologian
Theologian; studying in Rome
Episode: The Revenge of Amoris Laetitia (Eamonn Clark) 8/25/26
Matt Briggs
Statistician to the Stars; author of Everything You Believe Is Wrong
Unknown (guest on episode)
Episode: Is Moral Certainty Possible? (W.M. Briggs) 8/13/26
Elizabeth Yore
Founder of Your Children; International Child Advocate Attorney
Your Children
Episode: A Closer Look at Migration (Liz Yore) 8/11/26

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Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
Host of The Catholic Current
Robert McTeigue
Host of The Catholic Current

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 721 ratings
  • Please stop Cursing!!!

    This is by far one of my favorite podcasts. Father you are so insightful and full of godly wisdom. Please stop shaming the name of Jesus with your profanity. Every time you curse I have to turn the show off and I hate that.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ALD.Arts
    United States5 months ago
  • Please pray for us

    Thank you for investigating the plight of the traditional faithful. We want to stand with Jesus, wherever He leads us with the Holy Spirit. May the Vatican allow this spirit to work among the faithful to save families and souls. He said let your yes be your yes and your no be your no, anything else is from the devil. Please pray for simple faith like a child in a good Father.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Family4Faith
    United States8 months ago
  • Incredible Podcast for Catholics

    I was recently turned onto this podcast and I am so glad that I was. Fr. McTeigue is extremely intelligent and very traditional, offering a thoughtful and pastoral approach to complex issues and current events. I’ve already benefitted greatly by listening to his show and I look forward to continuing to do so. I highly recommend this podcast to all Catholics/Christians of good will. God bless you, Father. Thank you for your service to Christ and His Church. Please know of my prayers for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdd32005
    United States10 months ago
  • Deplorable

    The way this PRIEST talks about people is shallow offensive and cringe worthy. Very alarming this man touts himself as a man of god. Hard pass.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CT1992LovesPugs
    United Statesa year ago
  • God bless you

    So good. Thank to Father for always preaching and speaking the hard hard truth!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    herb3333333ie
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience appreciates intelligent, orthodox Catholic commentary that tackles tough topics.
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Vaguely Pious Noises (Josh Long) 9/15/26
Q: What is a practical way to introduce chant to a parish that is accustomed to contemporary music?
Begin with a close collaboration with the pastor, plan gradually, and present the final product before introducing it so people can hear the goal and understand its value before they know its origins.
Vaguely Pious Noises (Josh Long) 9/15/26
Q: To help me reintroduce good liturgical music to a parish, what is the first step you would recommend?
Start with collaboration with the pastor to understand the community's needs and direction, then consider practical steps like introducing Gregorian chant with a children's choir to teach the community the style and its meaning.
What’s Wrong with Third-Party Reproduction? (Patience Sunne) 9/8/26
Q: What is the main ethical critique of using donated eggs, surrogacy, and other IVF technologies according to your guest?
The critique centers on turning a child into a 'science project' or a market product, creating a landscape where a child's life is commodified for adult desires, potentially at the expense of the child's right to know their biological origins and to have a mother and father.
What’s Wrong with Third-Party Reproduction? (Patience Sunne) 9/8/26
Q: Can you explain why Them Before Us uses the term 'primal wound' and how it relates to third-party reproduction versus adoption?
The primal wound describes the early loss a child may experience when their birth mother is not present in their life from the beginning, which adoption theory suggests cannot be fully healed by later connections; in the context of third-party reproduction, this loss can be even more layered due to genetic and gestational separation, making the child's emotional truth about origins a central ethical concern.
Will Europe Survive? (Drieu Godefridi) 9/1/26
Q: How does demography shape Europe's present and near future?
Demography is destiny; Europe faces demographic winter driven by native population decline and replacement by newcomers, which affects social cohesion, labor supply, and long-term economic vitality.

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What is The Catholic Current about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful Catholic talk show hosted by a Jesuit priest that centers on faith-informed perspectives on culture, ethics, and current events. Episodes commonly feature theologians, priests, and Catholic writers who dissect topics like civilizational trends, the role of liturgy and priestly formation, and moral issues such as war, technology, and political controversy, all through a lens of Catholic teaching. The show often blends rigorous doctrine with practical guidance, devotional reflection, and calls to action rooted in faith and tradition, making it appealing to listeners who want robust religious commentary on contemporary life. A notable strength is the consistency of high-level guests and a clear emphasis on orthodox Catholic perspe... more

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