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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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Fr. Robert McTeigue reacts to a striking recent phrase about Eucharistic adoration: "a God who has become bread." Can you guess which member of the people-who-should-really-know-better club said it?

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We welcome Patience Sunne, Engagement Director at Them Before Us, to examine the differences between adoption and surrogacy or IVF. What happens when the desire of adults to have a child takes precedence over the child’s needs? How do these practices... more

Father Robert McTeigue continues his "Novel Prophecies" series with Sinclair Lewis’ It Can't Happen Here, a novel that asks whether totalitarianism could take root in America. What should we be watching for, and what does it mean to remain faithful w... more

We welcome author and literary critic Liza Libes to examine the contemporary status and future prospects of literary study. Is classic literature losing its place in our culture as short-form media and changing classrooms redefine how we read? If so,... more

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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
John Melnikov
Author and high school theology teacher, contributor to Crisis Magazine and Catholic Exchange
Crisis Magazine, Catholic Exchange
Episode: The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin (John Melnikov) 8/4/26
Fr. John Perricone
Priest and philosophy professor, returning guest
Catholic priest; professor of philosophy
Episode: Priests Against the Chaos (Fr. John Perricone) 7/23/26
Peter Howard
Dr. Peter Howard, involved in promoting Fulton Sheen's beatification
Episode: Getting Ready for Blessed Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Hunter Swogger
Author and leader of a large young adult Catholic organization in Michigan
Catholic Culture contributor; President of the largest young adult Catholic organization in Michigan
Episode: A Parish with a Death Wish? (Hunter Swogger) 7/21/26
Rebecca Hopersberger
Catholic educator, retired public school teacher, Catholic classical educator
Catholic Classical Education
Episode: Learning from the Mass (Rebecca Hopersberger) 7/7/26
Michael Pakaluk
Distinguished Scholar, Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Episode: Is Synodality a Moral Menace? (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 7/2/26

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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 715 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 States4 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 States7 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 States10 months ago
  • God bless you

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    herb3333333ie
    United States10 months ago

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Audience appreciates intelligent, orthodox Catholic commentary that tackles tough topics.
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Some critics dislike the polemical tone but still acknowledge thoughtful guests.

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Dehumanizing the Modern Battlefield (Bill Whittle) 8/6/26
Q: How can society prevent war from becoming too antiseptic or cost-free for the victor?
McTeigue and Whittle emphasize maintaining a personal and communal sense of loss and responsibility, ensuring leaders and soldiers understand the costs of war and the importance of upholding ethical constraints.
Getting Ready for Blessed Fulton Sheen (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
Q: Tell us about that, please.
The guest explains two main initiatives: a preparatory pilgrimage starting in Peoria to deepen historical and spiritual understanding of the beatification, and a large conference around September that assembles diverse speakers who can illuminate different facets of Sheen's life and mission, guiding attendees to think and pray like Sheen while engaging with the broader public.
Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage (Joseph Pearce) 7/30/26
Q: How did Manning differ from Newman in leadership and influence?
Manning was a no-nonsense administrator who led the English church through practical reforms, fostering Catholic education and a strong episcopal leadership, while Newman was more associated with theological and intellectual leadership; Manning's leadership extended into the governance of the Church.
Unsung Heroes Take Center Stage (Joseph Pearce) 7/30/26
Q: What is the historical context for Belloc and Chesterton within the Catholic literary revival?
They emerged as central figures shaping Catholic apologetics through essays, biographies, history, and poetry, forming a vibrant, interconnected culture war movement that defined Catholic intellectual life in the modern era.
Walking with Revolutionaries? (Michael Hichborn) 7/16/26
Q: Let's name names. Let's produce the receipts. Who are the major players, the leaders, the organizations, and what are they doing with the Vatican?
Michael provides a structured list of groups like Movimento dos Trabajadores Sem Terra (MST), La Via Campesina, and other labor and indigenous movements, describing their activities as aligned with Marxist revolutionary aims and claiming they were invited to Vatican-sponsored events, with various leaders and organizations being described as deeply involved in communist and pagan practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Catholic Current

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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