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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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While there won't be a new video today, there is some bonus content nonetheless. Father McTeigue is releasing his homilies on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Father Robert McTeigue continues his review of Pope Leo’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, arguing that artificial intelligence and technology require deeper moral reflection grounded in Christ. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare y... more

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Christian Meert
Co-founder of Agape Catholic Ministries
Agape Catholic Ministries
Episode: Better Marriage Preparation (Christian Meert) 6/9/26
David Torkington
Spiritual theologian, author and speaker
Author and speaker focusing on prayer, mysticism and Christian spirituality
Episode: Making Better Theologians (David Torkington) 6/4/26
Robert Leusink
Dutch writer and founder of Heritage Standard
Heritage Standard (heritagestandard.eu)
Episode: Are Institutions Worth Saving? (Robbert Leusink) 6/2/26
Doug Wilson
Prolific author and guest on the show
Episode: Fulton Sheen on War and Tyranny (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/29/26
Father Joseph Gill
Priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport
Diocese of Bridgeport
Episode: Are We in the End Times? (Fr. Joseph Gill) 5/19/26
Dimpee Brar
Author and journalist, Director of Engagement for Allies for a Strong Canada
Allies for a Strong Canada
Episode: The Left’s Love for Islam (Dimpee Brar) 5/12/26
Gia Chacon
Founder of For the Martyrs, a leading voice for persecuted Christians worldwide
For the Martyrs
Episode: Tehran’s War on Christianity (Gia Chacon) 5/7/26
Jonathan Rothwell
Researcher and author; Gallup and the Brookings Institution
Gallup; Brookings Institution
Episode: Modern Parenting: Success or Failure? (Jonathan Rothwell) 5/5/26
Joanna Williams
British author and journalist
British author and journalist
Episode: Britain Under Attack (Joanna Williams) 4/23/26

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 687 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 Statesa month 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 States4 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 States7 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 States7 months ago
  • God bless you

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    herb3333333ie
    United States7 months ago

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Engaging and thoughtful Catholic commentary with a clear, traditional perspective.
Consistently produces high-quality guests and rigorous analysis.
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Can be provocative but remains pastoral and edifying for many listeners.

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Better Marriage Preparation (Christian Meert) 6/9/26
Q: What's your priorities in terms of marriage preparation, marriage maintenance? What are we getting right? What are we getting wrong?
Christian Meert explains that effective preparation focuses on formation and transformation through an online, mentor-supported model rather than one-off classes, with emphasis on dialogue, discernment, and faithful living of the sacrament.
Fulton Sheen on War and Tyranny (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/29/26
Q: What does Fulton Sheen mean by paganism and how does it relate to modern governance?
Paganism is explained as turning away from the living God and investing human works with divinity; when the state is exalted above God, it becomes a form of idolatry that fuels totalitarianism and war.
AI and Surveillance Capitalism (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 5/21/26
Q: Is AI itself the core threat or is it a symptom of a larger cultural shift?
AI is a tool that can aid or distort; the fundamental issue is the overarching surveillance capitalism framework and the social structures that reorient family life, education, and worship away from interiority and faith toward distraction and market manipulation.
AI and Surveillance Capitalism (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 5/21/26
Q: How should families adapt to protect attention, prayer, and interior life in the age of screens?
Adopt practical parenting rules like delaying smartphones for children until they have responsibilities (e.g., driving or travel), use dumb phones initially, set curfews, and manage apps. Encourage reading and listening to books, foster family routines around prayer, and have families model disciplined device use, with strong parental involvement and community support.
AI and Surveillance Capitalism (Dr. Michael Pakaluk) 5/21/26
Q: What about in the classroom? How has this been affecting your teaching and your students?
There is division among professors on device use in class; some ban laptops and tablets to improve attention and eye contact, while others experiment with controlled use and honor codes. Concerns center on originality and the ease of AI to complete assignments, leading to calls for stronger assessment methods and possibly institutional policies rather than hoping individual professors can police every case.

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This program consistently weighs current events, culture, and public life through a Catholic theological lens, often centering on church teaching, spiritual warfare, and discernment in a modern world. Episodes frequently tackle topics like synodality, biblical authority, Church unity, and the relationship between faith and society, with a strong emphasis on Catholic tradition, apologetics, and personal transformation. Noteworthy traits include a polemical, confident style, a steady stream of expert guests, and a mission-driven call to defend and reassert Catholic truth in public discourse.

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