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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The Simple Truth, hosted by Jim Havens, airs each weekday from 4-5PM(EST) on The Station of the Cross Media Network. The focus of the show is authentically receiving, living, and transmitting the simple Truth of Jesus and His Catholic Church. We’re in challenging times, but we are made to rise up and meet the challenges before us with Christ. We’ll be proclaiming all that is good, true, and beautiful, applying it to real life, and we won’t shy away from the difficult topics, especially lifti ...
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Did Saints Perform Abortions? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/25/25
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53:00Planned Parenthood activists have begun proclaiming that saints performed abortions and that abortion was once not considered a sin by the Church. Fr. McTeigue takes apart these deceptions and sheds truth on the lies. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes The Didache | EWTN Flash of Light Whe…
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How to Get Along with (Almost) Everyone (Dr. Ray Guarendi) 4/24/25
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52:59We welcome back Dr. Ray Guarendi to talk about how we can better get along with the people in our lives. What's an appropriate amount of compromise, and how do we know when to walk away? Show Notes How to Get Along with Almost Everybody iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the …
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Let's Take a Closer Look: Christ Is Risen, Now What?
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5:40What if you were there at the first Easter—would you have recognized the Risen Christ? In this episode, Fr. Robert McTeague, S.J., reflects on the call that comes with the Resurrection: to believe, to proclaim, to reconcile, and to live as saints. Because He is risen, we each have a mission. Let's take a closer look. Watch on YouTube: Christ Is Ris…
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After Easter–What’s Different? (Matt Archbold) 4/22/25
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52:58We welcome back Matt Archbold to discuss what a difference Easter makes in the lives of Christians and the rest of the world. Are you changed? Show Notes Catholic Unscripted: Interfaith idols and Catholic conversion. Catholic Unscripted: Perversion and Conversion iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for…
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A First Response to the Death of Pope Francis (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/21/25
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52:58In the wake of the death of Pope Francis, Fr. McTeigue seeks three different perspectives: a Jesuit, Fr. Fessio; a pastor, Fr. Casey Jones; and a shepherd, Bishop Olson. He closes with his own thoughts about how we should focus and pray in the coming days and weeks. Show Notes Universi Dominici Gregis (February 22, 1996) | John Paul II Matthew 16:1…
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Do You Really Believe He Is Risen? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
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5:41Happy Easter! In this thought-provoking reflection, Fr. McTeigue challenges us to move beyond just saying "He is risen" and to truly examine whether we live as though it's true. Watch on YouTube: Do You Really Believe He Is Risen?By The Station of the Cross
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Let's Take a Closer Look: Have You Seen the Crucified? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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13:23Most people look at a cross, but never see it. Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., unpacks why the crucifixion should shock us, what it reveals about our wounds, and how it exposes both the horror of sin and the triumph of divine love. This isn't sentimentality. It's a wake-up call. Watch on YouTube: Have You Seen the Crucified?…
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The Mystical Apparitions of St. Michael the Archangel (Joanne Wright) - 4/16/25
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48:434/16/25 - Throughout history, St. Michael the Archangel has appeared to men and women in times of crisis, war, and spiritual darkness, bringing messages of warning, guidance, and powerful protection. We’ll explore the most well-documented and Church-recognized apparitions of St. Michael, including Monte Sant’Angelo in Italy, the apparition to Pope …
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The Many Faces of Porn Addiction (Steve Pokorny) 4/15/25
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52:59We welcome back Steve Pokorny to talk about the all-too-common struggles with porn addiction and how such media affects people's brains, especially those who are still developing. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Freedom Coaching Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children A Return to Modesty: Discovering the Los…
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For Life and Truth: The Legacy and Witness of Judie Brown (Judie Brown) - 4/15/25
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50:534/15/25 - Judie Brown, co-founder and longtime president of American Life League, opens up about her personal journey into the heart of the pro-life movement. With decades of advocacy behind her, Judie will share the story of how her deep Catholic faith, life experiences, and unwavering conviction led her to become one of the most influential voice…
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LTACL: Ready for Easter? (Probably Not) | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
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11:44Holy Week isn't just a liturgical shift—it's a call to examine our souls. Are we truly ready for Easter, or just eager for Lent to end? Fr. Robert McTeigue offers four unsettling signs we might not be ready, and what to do before it's too late. Watch on YouTube: Ready for Easter? (Probably Not)By The Station of the Cross
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Darkness Among Us: A Look Inside the Black Mass in Kansas (Jesse Romero) - 4/14/25
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51:044/14/25 - Catholic evangelist and spiritual warrior Jesse Romero speaks out about the recent satanic ritual held in Topeka, Kansas - an event that has stirred outrage and concern among Christians nationwide. With decades of experience in spiritual warfare, Jesse breaks down the real meaning behind these public displays of darkness and what they sig…
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Books Are the New Luxury (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/11/25
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52:59In today's episode of Let's Talk About This, Father looks at the world of reading, and the world that doesn't read. Do we lose more than we realize when we turn away from the written word and towards other mediums? Why has reading become a sign of status? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes…
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Supreme Court: Do Your Job — End Abortion Now! (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 4/11/25
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51:154/11/25 - The time for silence is over. Now, it's time we confront the Supreme Court with a clear demand: defend the unborn and overturn laws that enable the continued massacre of abortion. We'll examine the moral and legal failures that have allowed Roe v. Wade's legacy to persist, even after Dobbs. We'll also break down how Catholic teaching alig…
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It’s Not Too Late for Our Culture, Is It? (Jaspreet Singh Boparai) 4/10/25
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52:58We welcome Jaspreet Singh Boparai to the show to discuss recent cultural and religious conferences in London, the decline of meaningful engagement in modern society, and the urgent need for cultivating truly transformative Catholic intellectual and artistic renewal. Show Notes Prayer and Pikachu in London | Jaspreet Singh Boparai | The Critic Magaz…
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My Family Was Ready to Say Their Goodbyes... Then, I Was Miraculously Healed - Part Two (Garry Hebert) - 4/10/25
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50:274/10/25 - After facing a severe medical condition and surgery that seemed insurmountable, legendary hockey coach Garry Hebert experienced a miraculous recovery that defied all expectations and left even his doctors bewildered. With his friends, family, and loved ones preparing to say their final goodbyes, what happened next will leave you in awe an…
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Let's Take a Closer Look: Who Needs the Real World?
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15:58Ever felt like philosophy is disconnected from the “real world”? Fr. Robert McTeigue challenges that assumption and reveals how the true, the good, and the beautiful are more real than the chaos we’re sold. Watch on YouTube: Who Needs the Real World?By The Station of the Cross
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Blessed Solanus Casey's Road to Future Sainthood (Joanne Wright) - 4/9/25
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52:264/9/25 - Blessed Solanus Casey was a humble Franciscan friar whose deep faith and unwavering devotion to service continue to inspire people worldwide. Born in 1870 in Wisconsin, Solanus faced many challenges, including struggles in his early religious studies. Despite being deemed intellectually unsuitable for the priesthood, he was ordained a prie…
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Blood Libel Against Canadian Catholics (Gary Isbell) 4/8/25
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53:01We welcome Gary Isbell to shed light on the supposed mass graves at Canadian Catholic schools, and how it has now been shown that they don't exist. Churches were burned and vandalized without cause, and no apology has been given. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Four Years, $320 Million and Zero Bodies: The Mystery of the “Graves” a…
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YOU Are Amazing: Sharing My Vision for Personal and Spiritual Growth (Justin Fatica) - 4/8/25
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48:394/8/25 - Justin Fatica has impacted over two million people at over 1,500 live events. He’s been a professional speaker for over 20 years, speaking in 4 countries and 46 states. He has been featured on numerous media outlets such as Good Morning America, ABC Nightline, TBN, Our Daily Bread, and was the subject of an HBO film called “Hard as Nails”.…
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Let's Take a Closer Look: Pray More, Pray Better, Or...?
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12:10Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. challenges the common question 'How can I pray better?' and invites us to ask something deeper: 'How can I pray always?' Discover the heart of a true prayer life—and why it’s not just about set times but living in the presence of God. Watch on YouTube: Pray More, Pray Better, Or...?…
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The Story of Randy, the Man Who Saved the Host from the Topeka Satanic Ritual (Rex Teodosio) - 4/7/25
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51:124/7/25 - Rex Teodosio is a public speaker, writer and documentary producer. He gives tours of talks in the Midwest about the prophecies of Our Lady of Fatima and its relevance. He has given talks for conferences, retreats, youth camps and schools and regularly writes for Crusade Magazine and TFP.org, also heading his own blog titled In Defense of H…
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The Socially Acceptable Addiction (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 4/4/25
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52:59In today's episode of Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue explores how our addiction to our phones is affecting our culture, our relationships, and our souls. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business Technopoly: The Surrend…
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JD Vance Wants You to Live By Simple Truths... Well, Except One (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 4/4/25
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52:394/4/25 - Has anyone else noticed contradictions in JD Vance's public stance on life and values? Our Vice President has publicly encouraged Americans to live by simple truths, yet his support for IVF and unwillingness to protect unborn babies implies a denial of the fundamental right to life from conception. We'll break down how and why Vance's rhet…
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Is Catholic Music a Big Scam? (Michael Hichborn) 4/3/25
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56:59We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute to explain how so many of the hymnals at Catholic parishes are produced by companies that are not Catholic and are opposed to Church doctrine. Are the music choices at your parish undermining worship and funding the Church's enemies? Show Notes The Hymnal Industrial Complex - The Lepanto Ins…
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My Family Was Ready to Say Their Goodbyes... Then, I Was Miraculously Healed (Garry Hebert) - 4/3/25
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46:254/3/25 - After facing a severe medical condition and surgery that seemed insurmountable, legendary hockey coach Garry Hebert experienced a miraculous recovery that defied all expectations and left even his doctors bewildered. With his friends, family, and loved ones preparing to say their final goodbyes, what happened next will leave you in awe and…
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Let's Take a Closer Look: Are We Christians Stuck on Stupid?
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10:49Can we try God's patience with our own stubbornness? Father Robert McTeigue confronts the painful reality of human folly, drawing from Scripture, St. John Chrysostom, and personal reflection. He challenges us to examine our hearts, heed Christ’s warnings, and recognize that rejecting divine truth leads to ruin. Watch on YouTube: Are We Christians S…
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Are We Running Out of Catholics? (Eric Sammons) 4/1/25
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51:28We welcome back Eric Sammons to talk about the demographic crisis that is happening in the Catholic Church, and especially in America. If the numbers show decline, why is our model not changing, and how should we proceed? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The “New Evangelization” Has Officially Failed. – Padre Peregrino Crossroads --…
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Called to Tradition: My Journey to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (Fr. Zachary Akers, FSSP) - 4/1/25
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51:134/1/25 - Fr. Zachary Akers opens up about his unique journey to the priesthood and his decision to join the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP). Fr. Akers recounts his early struggles with discerning God's will, how he was drawn to the beauty of the traditional Latin Mass, and the pivotal moments that led him to embrace the FSSP's mission of pr…
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Let's Take a Closer Look: Scandal - Catholics Getting Mary Wrong
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13:27Many Catholics unknowingly misunderstand Mary, even while claiming to honor her. In this episode, Fr. McTeigue breaks down the theological errors in pop culture's portrayal of Mary—especially the song Mary, Did You Know?—and he explores what the Church actually teaches about the Immaculate Conception, Incarnation, and Assumption. Watch on YouTube i…
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Sin Makes Us Stupid (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/28/25
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51:29In today's episode of Let's Talk About This, Fr. McTeigue explores the effect of sin on our lives, as well as the connection between sin and pain. He instructs listeners in the different ways that they can learn to resist sinful habits. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Show Notes American Antigone:…
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