Crisis Point

Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "Crisis Point."

Homosexuality and the Church in Africa (Guest: Dr. Janet Smith)

There's been strong resistance in the African Church to the growing acceptance of homosexuality in the worldwide Catholic Church. We'll talk today with someone who went to Africa to discuss this important issue with Church officials there.

06-14
59:52

The Rise and Fall of Archbishop Viganò

After his revelations about former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò became one of the most well-known bishops in the Church. Since then he's used his platform to promote highly controversial views, leading even some supporters to question his judgement.

06-11
48:22

The Wandering Bishop (Guest: Bishop Joseph Strickland)

Seven months ago Bishop Joseph Strickland was removed as the bishop of Tyler, Texas. What has he been doing since then, what does he think of the current state of the Church and her bishops, and what advice does he have for faithful priests and lay people today?

06-07
58:08

From Never Trump to MAGA?

Why the recent felony convictions of Donald Trump are leading many former Trump critics to now support him.

06-04
27:24

Tribalism in the Church Today (Guest: Anthony Abbate)

Traditional, Conservative, Progressive, Boomer, Millennial: there are many tribes within Catholicism. Is there any way we can all coexist?

05-31
01:15:30

Is Pope Francis Becoming Based?

Recent comments by Pope Francis on the impossibility of women being ordained and against the widespread homosexuality among the clergy have raised eyebrows. Is the pope changing his views, or do these comments reflect something else?

05-28
29:43

Resisting the Great Reset (Guest: Jason Jones)

The Great Reset still sounds to some like a crazy conspiracy theory. Today we'll talk about what it is, why it's real, and most importantly, how to fight against it.

05-24
53:24

Harrison Butker, Pope Francis, and the Current Catholic Moment

Two competing visions for the future of Catholicism were on display last week with the Harrison Butker speech and the latest Pope Francis interview. Which one has the most energy behind it and is most likely to prevail?

05-21
27:22

The Church Doesn’t Teach What You Think It Does (Guest: Jimmy Akin)

Today we’ll talk with a man who has publicly defended the Catholic Faith for more than 30 years. We'll find that Catholics often are wrong about what they think the Church definitively teaches.

05-17
01:20:44

A Wicked Generation Seeks Signs

Millions of Americans have witnessed some amazing celestial events recently, including a total solar eclipse and the aurora borealis. Are these signs from God, perhaps of the End Times?

05-14
26:10

Problems with the New Evangelization (Guest: Msgr. Charles Pope)

In an age where lots of Catholics talk about the New Evangelization while millions leave the Church, how should we share the Catholic Faith with others?

05-10
55:46

Is the Catholic Church in America Becoming Conservative?

A recent AP story claims that the Catholic Church in America is being taken over by conservatives and traditionalists, pushing liberal Catholics out the door. Is this true, and if so, what does it mean?

05-07
39:16

The Rise of Catholic Homesteading (Guest: Jason Craig)

Why are so many Catholic families looking into farm life? Why is homesteading becoming a popular alternative to the suburban and city life?

05-03
51:51

What Should Be the Catholic Approach to Technology?

The recent controversy involving Catholic Answers' "Fr. Justin" AI program raises deeper questions: How should Catholics use technology to advance the Faith? Should we accept and use all new technologies without question?

04-30
38:42

The Dangers of Liberal Catholicism (Guest: Trent Horn)

For decades "liberal" or "progressive" Catholicism has been dominant in the Catholic Church in America, deeply influencing parishes and parishioners. What are the dangers of this brand of Catholicism, and what can we do to combat it?

04-26
57:29

Conservatism, Inc. Continues Its Decline

Waffling on abortion, spending billions on foreign wars, playing identity politics, defending moral evils: the Conservative Establishment has little to do with actual conservatism these days. What is the political path forward for conservative Catholics?

04-23
37:28

My Visit with Sister Wilhelmina

I recently returned from a trip to Gower, Missouri to venerate Sister Wilhelmina, founder of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, and an incorrupt.

04-19
30:48

Defending the Papacy Against the Orthodox, Sedevacantists, and Hyperpapalists (Guest: Erick Ybarra)

Defending the papacy has always been a primary obligation of Catholics engaging in apologetics, but in the era of a weak pope, it becomes particularly challenging. We'll give practical tips on how to take on all challengers.

04-05
01:20:10

The Fastest Growing Religion in America is LGBTQism

A recent survey revealed continued decline in the practice of Catholicism and other mainline religions. One of the biggest factors was the dramatic rise in the LGBTQ religion.

04-02
41:17

Pre-'55 vs. '62 vs. '69: A Holy Week Comparison

The 20th century saw many changes to the Catholic liturgy; none more so than during Holy Week. What changes were made, why were they made, and did they help Catholics enter into Holy Week more deeply?

03-26
49:00

Ingrid Linbohm

John Paul ll kissed a Koran in Morocco. John Paul ll called every religion to pray together in Assisi in October 1986. This event followed the World Wildlife Fund meeting in Assisi in September 1986 where representatives of all religions met together for the sake of the dictatorship of eco humanist secularism.

10-03 Reply

Ingrid Linbohm

The surrender of Vatican ll to the world is coming home to roost.

03-31 Reply

Farhad Rad

#Mahsa_Amini #Nika_Shakarami #Sarina_Smailzade #Dictator_Governance #Protest #Iran #مهسا_امینی #نیکا_شاکرمی #سارینا_اسماعیل_زاده ✌️✌️✌️

10-08 Reply

Izabela Hanna Warzecha

NATO was not "expanded", but the figuratively raped by Russia countries of Poland, Romania, Hungary, the Baltic states WANTED to live in a stable, secure situation without having to always hope that no Dlugin-type of Eurasian madman (Dlugin thinks I.e that Poland should not exist) will ascend to the Russian throne. If Russia wasn't a despotic s...hole these countries would feel secure on their own. btw since when do Americans negotiate with terrorists, did I miss something?

10-08 Reply

Ingrid Linbohm

The purpose of Jesus when he came was to reveal God to us. The purpose of the church is to do the same. where the church authorities don't do that they are defective.

02-09 Reply

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