Crisis Magazine

As Catholics we believe that God created everything out of nothing. But how He did that is the subject of intense debate among Catholics. We'll talk today to a proponent of the theory of "Intelligent Design." Guest: Jay Richards is the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow in Heritage’s DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation. He is a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute and the co-author of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. He is also a contributor to the new book, God's Grandeur: The Catholic Case for Intelligent Design. Links: • God's Grandeur: The Catholic Case for Intelligent Design (book): https://sophiainstitute.com/product/gods-grandeur/ • Discovery Institute: https://www.discovery.org

Catholics are starting to fight back against Pride Month, resisting the dominant forces that demand we endorse sin and corrupt our kids. What practical steps can we take this year to overcome the deadliest of months?

Starting three years ago the world was bombarded with one of the greatest brainwashing campaigns in human history. Did you fall for it? What can we do to make sure no one falls for it in the future?

Popular Catholic author and "Dad with a Webcam" Taylor Marshall announced last week that he's running for President of the United States. We'll talk to him about his candidacy and what he hopes to accomplish. Guest: Taylor Marshall is a popular Catholic author and commentary. He has written several books, including Infiltration (Crisis Publications) and Antichrist and Apocalypse: The 21 Prophecies of Revelation Unveiled and Described (Saint John Press). His YouTube channel has almost 500,000 subscribers. Links: • Taylor Marshall (website): https://taylormarshall.com • Taylor Marshall Running for President: What Does This Mean? (article): https://www.crisismagazine.com/opinion/taylor-marshall-running-for-president-what-does-this-mean

Pope Francis has made a habit of denigrating those who look to the past for answers. But isn't tradition an important part of Catholicism? We'll look at the proper relationship between the pope and tradition.

A new book makes the provocative case that the Eucharist can save our civilization. We'll find out how that can happen on today's podcast. Guest: Dr. R. Jared Staudt is a teacher, writer, and speaker committed to helping others enter into the living and vibrant tradition of Catholic culture. He previously served as Associate Superintendent for Mission and Formation at the Archdiocese of Denver and Visiting Associate Professor at the Augustine Institute. He is currently Director of Content at Exodus 90. He and his wife, Anne, have six children, and he is a Benedictine oblate. He is the author of The Primacy of God, Restoring Humanity, and The Beer Option. His latest book is How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization from TAN Books. Links: • How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization (book): https://tanbooks.com/products/how-the-eucharist-can-save-civilization/ • Exodus 90 Blog: https://exodus90.com/blog/ • Building Catholic Culture (website): https://buildingcatholicculture.com/

College or no college? Catholic college or secular college? What are the choices for Catholic young adults, and which are the best ones that will help them stay Catholic?

Our culture is horribly confused about the proper roles of men and women. From those who wish to eliminate sex differences to those who create more differences than God intended, we don't know what it means to be a man or a woman.

Dr. John Bruchalski was an abortion-performing physician, but he came to question his views about the purpose of medicine, eventually becoming a pro-life obstetrician and bucking the medical establishment along the way. Guest: Dr. John Bruchalski earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1987. He completed his OB/GYN residency at Eastern Virginia Medical Center and the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1991. He received board certification in 1993. He is the Founder and President of Divine Mercy Care and the Founder of Tepeyac OB/GYN in Fairfax, Virginia. He is the author of the book, "Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine" (Ignatius Press). Links: • Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine (book): https://ignatius.com/two-patients-tpp/ • Divine Mercy Care: https://divinemercycare.org • Catholic Medical Association: https://www.cathmed.org • The National Catholic Bioethics Center: https://www.ncbcenter.org

The House of Habsburg is one of the most famous and powerful in history. What was it like growing up as a Habsburg, and what can the rest of us learn from their family history? Guest Eduard Habsburg is Hungary's ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta. His family reigned in Austria, Hungary, Germany, Spain (and quite a few other places). Also known as Archduke Eduard of Austria, he is a diplomat and social media personality. Eduard and his wife, Baroness Maria Theresia von Gudenus, have six children. Eduard is the author of several books, including the children's book "Dubbie: The Double-Headed Eagle", volumes on Thomas Aquinas, James Bond and Harry Potter, novels and screenplays. His most recent book, published by Sophia Institute Press, is "The Habsburg Way: Seven Rules for Turbulent Times". Links • The Habsburg Way: Seven Rules for Turbulent Times (book): https://www.crisismagazine.com/product/the-habsburg-way • Eduard Habsburg's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/EduardHabsburg

Leftist Catholics, including Cardinal Cupich, have shown an increasing disdain for Eucharistic adoration. What is the origin of their contempt, and what is the proper Catholic understanding of adoration?

A new movie starring Russel Crowe tells the story of the late Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the pope's exorcist. But what is the real story behind this incredible priest and exorcist? Links: • The Pope's Exorcist: 101 Questions about Fr. Gabriele Amorth (book): https://www.crisismagazine.com/product/the-popes-exorcist • The Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation: https://avila-institute.org

30 years ago I was received into the Catholic Church. Based on what I've seen over that time, would I still become Catholic today? I'll take an honest look at the state of the Church today.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating the news, particularly with the release of ChatGPT. But what is AI and should Catholics embrace this technology or be wary of it? Guest: Dr. Eugene Gan is faculty associate of the Veritas Center and professor of interactive media, communications and fine art at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the author ofInfinite Bandwidth: Encountering Christ in the Media, a guide for understanding and engaging media in meaningful and healthy ways in daily life. He has been involved with artificial intelligence for more than 30 years. Links: • Infinite Bandwidth: Encountering Christ in the Media (book): https://stpaulcenter.com/product/infinite-bandwidth-encountering-christ-in-the-media/ • The Looming Artificial Intelligence Crisis (article): https://www.crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-looming-artificial-intelligence-crisis • Dr. Gan website: http://eugenegan.weebly.com/

The relationship between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people has always been fraught with tension. However today Church leaders tell us that we should look with esteem on Judaism and even that we should not evangelize the Jews. What is the proper Catholic view of Judaism?

Christians are being persecuted around the world, and that persecution is moving closer and closer to home here in the West. What is driving this movement and what can we do to stop it? Guest: Dr. Thomas D. Williams is the Rome Bureau Chief for Breitbart and a 2018 visiting research fellow for the Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame. He has written widely on theology, philosophy, ethics, and spirituality. He teaches theology at St. John’s University’s Rome campus and has done extensive media work, including serving as consultant and commentator on faith, ethics, and religion for NBC, CBS, and Sky News in the UK. He is the author of the new book from Crisis Publications, “The Coming Christian Persecution: Why Things Are Getting Worse and What You Can Do About It.” Links: • The Coming Christian Persecution (book): https://www.crisismagazine.com/product/the-coming-christian-persecution • Thomas D. Williams website: https://www.thomasdwilliams.com • Thomas D. Williams twitter: https://twitter.com/tdwilliamsrome

The recent collapse of multiple banks has led to worries about another financial collapse, perhaps even worse than 2008. We’ll look at what happened, what it means, and where we go from here.

Ukraine is of course in the news now, but most people know little of its history that led to its current conflict with Russia. We're going to speak to a Ukrainian Catholic priest about both the history of Ukraine and the situation today. Guest: Fr. Jason Charron was ordained to the priesthood in the Ukrainian Catholic Church for the Diocese of St. Josaphat in 2008. He has served in parishes in NC, WV and PA. Currently he is pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Carnegie, Pa, and as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Wheeling, WV. He serves on the presbyteral council of the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Parma, Ohio. Links: • Pittsburgh Ukrainian Relief Coalition (PURC): https://www.pittsburghukrainianreliefcoalition.org • Fr. Charron's Parish for donating to Ukraine relief: https://htucc.com/campaign/pray-for-ukraine-fund/ • Fr. Charron's email for inquiring about sponsoring Ukrainian refugees: holytrinitycarnegie@gmail.com

As Pope Francis reaches 10 years in office, we reflect on his confusing, ideological, and scandalous papacy. How are Catholics to live under a bad pope?

Priests are, quite literally, the mediators between us and God. What does it mean to be priest? What are the challenge and the joys? We'll talk to a priest today about the sacred priesthood, and how the laity can help their priests. Links: • Alter Christus: Priestly Holiness on Earth and in Eternity (book): https://www.crisismagazine.com/product/alter-christus • Fr. Sullivan's Academia Page: https://pust.academia.edu/EzraSullivan Guest: Fr. Ezra Sullivan, O.P., a native of California, is a Dominican friar of the Province of St. Joseph in the United States. Having served in a parish after ordination to the priesthood, he earned his doctorate in theology and is now professor of moral theology and psychology at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome (Angelicum). He is the author of numerous books and articles, including Alter Cristus: Priestly Holiness on Earth and in Eternity (Sophia Institute Press)

The Abrahamic Family House was built on a foundation of problems. Eric Sammons takes us through the Abu Dhabi Declaration which inspired this project. To see more, visit us at http://crisismagazine.com/podcast or listen anywhere podcasts are played.

The recent debate between Cardinal Robert McElroy and Bishop Thomas Paprocki brought into the open the growing divide among Catholics bishops. Can there be unity when bishops are following essentially different religions?

Lent used to be a truly penitential time of the year for Catholics, but now we just talk about giving up chocolate or "fasting from judging." How can Catholics reclaim Lent and make it truly a time to prepare for Easter? Resources: • Saragossa Fasting Support Group (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/252570932597897 • Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul—A Christian Guide to Fasting (book): https://www.harpercollins.com/products/eat-fast-feast-jay-w-richards?variant=32207678439458 • Holy is His Name (Online Bible Study): https://stpaulcenter.com/holystudy/ • Aquinas’s Lenten Meditations: 40 days with the Angelic Doctor (book): https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/aquinass-lenten-meditations • 40 Days to Peace and Union with God: A Journey in Prayer Through the Daily Gospels (book): https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/40-days-to-peace-and-union-with-god • Divine Intimacy (book): https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/divine-intimacy • Who Do You Say I Am? Unlocking the 24 Titles Given to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (book): https://ericsammons.com/product/who-do-you-say-i-am/

Gun control is a perennial controversial topic in America, and many—if not most—Catholic bishops favor stricter gun control laws. But what is the Catholic position when it comes to guns? Links: • The Armed Catholic (website): https://www.thearmedcatholic.com • Daily Mag Dump (YT Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@dailymagdump Guest: Rick Barrett (aka "The Armed Catholic") has a Master's Degree in Homeland Security. He is a certified firearms instructor with the USCCA.