Archive - Catholic Conversations with TCA

Thomas More, a Pilgrimage, and the Gift of Friendship

A quest to acquire a tangible reminder of England's Catholic martyrs led instead to a deeper appreciation of friendship, fidelity, and grace.

Jun 22 • Betsy Fentress

Sam Brownback on Why China's Crackdown on Religious Freedom Matters to America

The former ambassador discusses China’s economic power, religious persecution, and the witness of believers under authoritarian rule

Jun 20 • Ashley McGuire

Ep. 374 Mark Rienzi on Pope Leo's Message to Becket, Dr. Gregory Popcak on Forgiveness & 70K Rosaries for Fulton Sheen

This week on the show, Becket Fund President Mark…

Jun 18 • Betsy Fentress

54:00

Ben Sasse: A Living Memento Mori

In an age tempted to hide and hasten death, the former senator bears witness to the ars moriendi, a centuries-old Christian tradition that teaches us…

Jun 16 • Betsy Fentress

“Lift Up Your Gaze” in Barcelona’s Heaven-Bound Basilica

With Pope Leo blessing the long-awaited completion of Gaudí’s masterpiece, the Church once again points the world toward beauty, truth, and…

Jun 12 • Ashley McGuire

Ep. 373 Fran Maier Talks Pope Leo's AI Document & Beauty of Down Syndrome PLUS Pope Leo's Favorite Book

Fran Maier joins to share his favorite parts of P…

Jun 11 • Betsy Fentress

54:00

The Smartphone, the Birth Dearth, and the Crisis of Human Connection

As studies link smartphones to declining birthrates, the Holy Father offers a vision of authentic human relationships in a digital age.

Jun 10 • Leigh Snead

Ep. 372 Msgr. Jason Gray on Fulton Sheen's Upcoming Beatification & Paolo Carozza Unpacks Pope Leo's AI Encyclical

We continue to sift through Pope Leo's 'Magnifica…

Jun 4 • Betsy Fentress

54:00

‘Heart Speaks to Heart’: America Consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The nationwide consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart draws on a centuries-old devotion centered on Christ’s love, mercy, and call to…

Jun 3 • Ann Corkery

Pope Leo Warns of the Risks Behind the Quest to "Upgrade" Humanity

Magnifica Humanitas enters the debate over artificial intelligence and human enhancement with a message centered on what it means to be truly human

Jun 1 • Ann Corkery

May 2026

In an Age Cynical About Marriage, Better Stories Matter

The popularity of memoirs like Strangers feeds a cultural imagination in which brokenness is expected, divorce cheered. It's time to celebrate stories…

May 30 • Leigh Snead

Ep. 371 Dr. Fernanda Psihas on Pope Leo's AI Document & the Feminine Genius & Rob Greving Talks the Lost Art of Courtesy

With the release of Pope Leo's highly anticipated…

May 28 • Betsy Fentress

54:00

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