The Legacy of Joseph Ratzinger
With the death of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), we look at his substantial legacy as theologian, priest, cardinal archbishop, head of the CDF, pope, and pope emeritus.
Podcast: Crisis Point
Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves
Faithful Catholics know the Church is in crisis, and we know the hierarchy is often corrupt and even evil. So how do we navigate this storm effectively without losing our souls?
The Vatican vs. Frank Pavone
It was recently announced that the Vatican dismissed Frank Pavone, the founder of Priests for Life and long-time pro-life leader, from the priesthood. How should Catholics respond to this news?
Bella Dodd & the Communist Infiltration of the Catholic Church (Guest: Paul Kengor)
Bella Dodd is one of those mysterious figures who often comes up in discussions of Catholic conspiracy theories. But who was Bella Dodd and why should Catholics care?
From Neocon to Antiwar
The neocon narrative is crumbling, as more and more conservatives have rejected its empire-building foreign interventionism. What caused the growing rejection of neocon foreign policy, and why should Catholics also oppose the neocon narrative?
Understanding the Papacy in an Age of Confusion (Guest: Erick Ybarra)
The papacy has been a source of controversy since the earliest days of Christianity. How does understanding the debates of the first millennium help our debates over the papacy today?
Dare We Hope That Twitter Be Saved?
With the Elon Musk takeover of Twitter, many Catholics hoped the days of woke censorship were over. While things have gotten better, there’s still a strong bias against Catholics on the platform.
How Many Roman Rites? (Guest: Peter Kwasniewski)
A recent series of articles by three respected Catholic scholars argued for the superiority of the new rite of the Mass over the old. We’ll talk to a liturgical expert about the two rites, their relationship, their development, and how they compare.
The Catholic Marriage Crisis
The number of Catholic marriages are plummeting, and the bishops have a solution: Extend the time for marriage preparation. Why does this solution badly miss the mark and what should be done to address the Catholic marriage crisis?
Make Advent Great Again
Advent is the forgotten liturgical season, lost in the secular Christmas season insanity. What can we do to reclaim Advent, to help us be truly prepared for the coming of Christ at Christmas?
How Secession Solves Our Problems (Guest: Ryan McMaken)
It’s obvious our country is deeply divided, and national elections don’t seem to solve the problem. Is there another, more radical, solution that we’re ignoring?
The FTX Implosion and the Future of Cryptocurrency
The sudden collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has raised a lot of uncomfortable questions about the cryptocurrency industry. What happened, and what does this implosion mean for the future of Bitcoin and other cryptos?
The Role of Fathers in Their Daughters’ Lives (Guest: Leah Darrow)
The role of a father in a woman’s life cannot be overestimated. Today we’ll talk to a woman whose father was a great example to her about what fathers should do to be good fathers for their daughters. We’ll also look at what women can do who might not have had the best fathers.
Catholics, Voting, and Election Day 2022
Today is Election Day in the United States, so let’s talk about Catholics, voting, and the current electoral situation: Do Catholics have to vote? If so, who should we vote for this year?
Holiness Isn’t What You Think It Is (Guest: Scott Hahn)
The Christian life could be summed up in a nutshell as the pursuit of holiness. Holiness is also the framework of the Sacred Scriptures? But what is holiness? We’ll ask Scott Hahn to break down what the Bible and Catholic tradition say about holiness.
The Continuing Legacy of G.K. Chesterton (Guest: Dale Ahlquist)
G.K. Chesterton is one of the great Catholic literary figures of the early 20th century. His legacy continues to this day, particularly in the field of education. Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist joins Crisis Point to talk about how Chesterton still has an impact today, particularly in the “Chesterton Schools.”
The Scandalous Vatican
Every week it seems a new scandal comes out of the Vatican, from financial mismanagement to controversial appointments to officials promoting heresy. What is a Catholic to do in the face of such corruption at the highest levels of the Church?
The Aging Vatican II
On the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, we’ll look at its impact on the Church as well as its future.
What Does It Mean to Resist the Pope? (Guest: Timothy Flanders)
During the pontificate of Francis there have been increasing calls to “resist” him, including a recent press conference announcing a “formal declaration of resistance to Pope Francis.” Can Catholics resist the pope, and if so, how do they do that without becoming Protestants?
Putin, Ukraine, and the Increasing Possibility of World War III
Events in Ukraine have reached dangerous levels, as the threat of a nuclear World War III seem to grow with each passing day. What’s going on? Who’s to blame? How should Catholics respond?