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Steve and Becky Greene, the Cradle and the Convert, help Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faith in our culture. Thank you for subscribing and for telling your family and friends!

12/19/25 - Advent and Christmas with the Greene Family

With everyone home, you'll hear the voices of all the Greene kids as they join Steve and Becky for a special episode on gratitude, Advent and Christmas.

12-19
35:12

12/12/25 - Mary Ruth Hackett on Discernment

Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett joins Steve and Becky to share tips on how to understand God's voice, to recognize the supernatural and encourage that skill in your family. Her latest book, co-authored with Dan Burke is Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Learning to Hear God and Defeat the Lies of the Enemy.

12-12
01:06:33

12/5/25 - Jewish Roots of Catholicism

Dr. Angela Crowley and Dr. Gavin D'Costa join Steve and Becky to discuss the collection of works that connect the Catholic faith to its Jewish roots. Their book is  From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity in the Catholic Church.

12-05
57:33

11/28/25 - Dr. Bob Schuchts on Healing

Dr. Bob Schuchts joins Steve and Becky for a conversation on healing and extends an invitation to the Healing the Whole Person Retreat coming up.

11-28
01:09:17

11/21/25 - John Priess on Fatima, Prayer and the Eucharist

John Priess joins Steve and Becky to talk about the work of Fr. Robert Fox, the Fatima Family Apostolate and the book The Eucharist: Heaven & Earth Unite.

11-21
36:50

11/14/25 - Det. Mark DiBone on Frauds and Scams

Det. Mark DiBone joins Steve and Becky to share tips for recognizing and protecting yourself against frauds and scams.

11-14
01:12:32

11/7/25 - Karlo Broussard on the Power and Beauty of Baptism

Karlo Broussard joins Steve and Becky to discuss the power and beauty of Baptism. His book is Baptism Now Saves You: How Water & Spirit Give Eternal Life.

11-07
56:27

10/31/25 - Steve Lawrence on Purpose and Authenticity

Steve Lawrence joins Steve and Becky to talk about greatness, authenticity and purpose. His book is The Tiny Book for Giant Men. 

10-31
01:07:49

10/24/25 - How to Share the Faith

Cy Kellett joins Steve and Becky to share simple ways to invite people into a relationship with Jesus. His book is How to Talk About Jesus with Anyone: Tested Techniques for Planting Seeds and Saving Souls.  

10-24
01:02:57

10/17/25 - Greenes Reflections on Family Life

As they launch two children to college, Steve and Becky spend time reflecting on their family life. They explore what they have learned as well as their hope to grow as spouses and parents in the next season.

10-17
01:20:32

10/10/25 - Catherine Rose on Faith and Fashion

Catherine Rose joins Steve and Becky for a conversation about beauty, faith and fashion as well as the struggle to find options for bringing them together. Her book is A Return to Beauty: Ancient Catholic Wisdom and Modern Fashion.

10-10
01:04:30

10/3/25 - Kevin Matthews on the Broken Mary Project

Former radio personality Kevin Matthew's life was changed when he found a statue of Mary in a dumpster. He joins Steve and Becky to share his story and how it inspired the Broken Mary Project.

10-03
01:06:23

9/26/25 - Joseph Pearce on the Value of Good Books

Joseph Pearce joins Steve and Becky to challenge all of us to disconnect from technology and pick up good books. His new book is Great Books for Good Men: Reflections on Literature and Manhood.

09-26
01:01:21

9/19/25 - Jason Jones on Defending the Vulnerable

Jason Jones joins Steve and Becky to share his powerful story and is passion for defending the vulnerable. His book is Dispatches from the Great Campaign: Defending Life on the Front Lines.

09-19
55:13

9/12/25 - Joe Sullivan on Surviving the Wilderness

Joe Sullivan spent three days lost in the Arizona wilderness after being separated from a group on a hike. He joins Steve and Becky to share his miraculous story. 

09-12
01:15:07

9/5/25 - Dr. Michael Pakaluk on the Beauty in the Ordinary

Dr. Michael Pakaluk joins Steve and Becky discusses the beauty in ordinary life and his book, a collection of essays called The Shock of Holiness: Finding the Romance of Everyday Life.

09-05
58:11

8/29/25 - Fr. Charlie Goraieb on Screens, Anxiety and Family Life

Fr. Charlie Goraieb joins Steve and Becky to explore the ways screen use affects children, young people and families and what to do about it.

08-29
01:01:51

8/22/25 - Nathanael Blake on Brokenness and Healing in Our Culture

Dr. Nathanael Blake joins Steve and Becky to discuss brokenness in our culture and ways to remedy it. His book is Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All.

08-22
01:03:16

8/15/25 - Adam Minihan on St. Michael's Lent

Adam Minihan joins Steve and Becky to encourage the faithful to try St. Michael's Lent, a time of renewal practiced by St. Francis of Assisi that goes from  August 15th through the Feast of the Archangels on September 29th.

08-15
01:00:32

8/8/25 - Anthony DeStefano on Asking for Miracles

Can we ask for miracles? Does God answer those prayers? Anthony DeStefano joins Steve and Becky to talk about prayer and miracles. His book is The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible.

08-08
01:06:59

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