Best Gavin Ashenden Podcasts (2025)

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101: Into the reign of Pope Leo, with Edward Pentin 35:04

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Edward Pentin, the distinguished English Catholic journalist and veteran Rome correspondent, returns to Merely Catholic to discuss the conclusion of the pontificate of Pope Francis and the new reign of Pope Leo XIV. An acknowledged media expert on the workings of the papacy and of the Vatican in general, in 2015 he authored The Rigging of a Vatican…

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Anglican Unscripted 916 - A New Home for Calvin Robinson? 58:47

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By Kevin Kallsen & George Conger

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Dan Lipinski 54:00

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Former Congressman Dan Lipinski joins the show to discuss Pope Leo XIV and the future of the pro-life movement.By Conversations with Consequences

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Curtis Martin 54:00

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FOCUS founder Curtis Martin joins to discuss our new Pope and how excited young Catholics are across the country about this moment in history.By Conversations with Consequences

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Anglican Unscripted 915 - Calvin Robinson's Groundhog Day 59:49

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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Fr. Thomas Petri/Fr. Charles Trullols 54:00

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Father Thomas Petri joins to share his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV and Father Charles Trullols about CIC's Eucharistic procession.By Conversations with Consequences

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#23 - Archbishop Linus Neli: Violence in Manipur, India 20:20

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Hundreds of churches have been burnt down and thousands of families displaced by anti-Christian violence in Manipur, India. Archbishop Linus Neli gives a harrowing account of the suffering endured by many Christians in the region, highlighting how the Faith thrives in the face of adversity.By ACN UK

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Anglican Unscripted 914 - Calvin Robinson in the ACNA 1:01:46

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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Anglican Unscripted 913 - Inside the Conclave 53:24

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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Maria Frattaroli/Msgr. Roger Landry 54:00

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Eucharistic perpetual pilgrim Maria Frattaroli joins to discuss her conversion inspired by the Real Presence and Msgr. Roger Landry also talks conclave and papal election.By Conversations with Consequences

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Anglican Unscripted 912 - The Children's Revival 50:30

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By Kevin Kallsen & George Conger

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100: Podcast 100: Choosing the next Pope, with William Cash 40:15

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The award winning former Catholic Herald editor William Cash joins Dr Gavin Ashenden from Rome to discuss the forthcoming conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis in this 100th Merely Catholic podcast. They discuss how Francis came to be elected, reflect on the invisible machinations already under way to choose the next pope, and they consider…

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Archbishop Joseph Naumann 54:00

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Archbishop Joseph Naumann discusses his legacy as shepherd of Kansas City, Kansas and his commitment to the pro-life movement.By Conversations with Consequences

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#22 - Bishop Wilfred Anagbe: The persecuted Church in Nigeria 16:35

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Benue State is one of Nigeria’s most conflict-ridden regions, and Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi is on a mission to tell the world about what is happening. Despite regular attacks on Christian communities, vocations are booming, and the bishop also has messages of hope to share.By ACN UK

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Msgr. Roger Landry/Edward Pentin 54:00

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Msgr. Roger Landry reflects on Pope Francis' enduring legacy of mercy and Edward Pentin shares details about the funeral and the upcoming conclave.By Conversations with Consequences

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99: Lady Mabel’s Gold, with SP Caldwell 48:08

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Journalist and author Simon Caldwell returns to Merely Catholic to discuss his new thriller, Lady Mabel’s Gold, with Dr Gavin Ashenden in this 99th episode. A standalone sequel to The Beast of Bethulia Park, the author’s 2022 debut, Lady Mabel’s Gold has been praised by former Catholic Herald editor William Cash as a “truly original novel with exce…

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Anglican Unscripted 911 - Canterbury & Vatican are Vacant 57:32

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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Michael Heinlein/Msgr. Roger Landry 54:00

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Michael Heinlein on the Legacy of Cardinal Francis George and Msgr. Roger Landry on bringing Christ to a leper colony in Vietnam.By Conversations with Consequences

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Anglican Unscripted 910 - Devil wears Prada in Narnia 1:01:38

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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Msgr. Charles Pope 54:00

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With a new book out, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses the reality of evil urging the faithful to return to the sacraments during Passiontide.By Conversations with Consequences

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98: The challenge of Islam, with Tim Dieppe 1:01:49

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Tim Dieppe, the head of public policy at Christian Concern, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 97th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, to discuss his new book, The Challenge of Islam.This book discusses the increasing influence of Islam in the UK and how non-Muslims might respond. Chapters include: “Is Islam a Rel…

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#21 - Tammy Peterson: Faith, hope and Christian persecution 1:03:26

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Tammy Peterson reflects on faith, suffering and prayer as we discuss various stories about persecuted Christians from around the world. She also talks candidly about her journey to the Catholic Church and what the Rosary means to her. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is a Catholic charity supporting persecuted and other suffering Christians globally…

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Gavin Ashenden 54:00

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We have Gavin Ashenden on his conversion story.By Conversations with Consequences

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Anglican Unscripted 909 - Welby talks to BBC 49:20

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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Maureen Ferguson 54:00

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With the release of the 2025 USCIRF report, Maureen Ferguson joins to discuss the religious freedom abuses against Catholics in Nicaragua.By Conversations with Consequences

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#20 - Fr Francis Ikhianosime: Seminarians in Nigeria 22:29

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Fr Francis Ikhianosime is one of many priests whose studies have been funded by ACN. He describes what it's like to be a seminarian in Nigeria and discusses the various challenges facing the Church in the country, such as the increase in Islamist extremism.By ACN UK

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Anglican Unscripted 908 - The Magic Loogie 59:48

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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Anglican Unscripted 907 - Father, Son, & the Zeitgeist 46:38

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By Kevin Kallsen

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Trisomy Awareness Month 55:00

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With the cause for canonization officially open for Sister Clare Crockett, we talk with the postulator for the cause, Sister Kristen Gardner all about the life of this soon-to-be saint. From her amazing conversion back to Christ, her radiant joy and tragic death, and the many possible miracles as millions have been praying for her intercession, Sis…

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Msgr. Roger Landry/Leigh Snead 54:00

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Marking the 5th anniversary since the COVID pandemic, Msgr. Roger Landry reflects on the importance of the sacraments. Leigh Snead discusses the dangers of IVF.By Conversations with Consequences

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97: The truth of Britain’s colonial record, with Lord Biggar 54:54

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Conservative Party peer Lord (Nigel) Biggar CBE, the Regius Professor Emeritus of Moral Theology at the University of Oxford and an Anglican priest, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 96th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. Lord Biggar, an Oxford-educated historian and author of the 2023 book Colonialism: A Moral …

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Anglican Unscripted 906 - If I had to do it again... 1:14:41

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Donate to Calvin: https://democracythree.org/the-mostBy Kevin Kallsen, Calvin Robinson

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Anglican Unscripted 905 - Who chose Whom? 59:28

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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#19 - John Pontifex: The 10th anniversary of Akash Bashir's martyrdom 10:26

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Akash Bashir sacrificed himself when he blocked a suicide bomber from entering a church in Lahore, Pakistan on 15th March 2015, saving up to a thousand lives. His final words were: “I will die but I will not let you go in.” John Pontifex, Head of Press & Public Affairs at ACN (UK), reflects on the 10th anniversary of Akash's martyrdom and recalls m…

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Anglican Unscripted 904 - Pax Romana Refugees 1:09:28

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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Congressman Chris Smith/Mauro Borelli 54:00

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Catholic Congressman Chris Smith on the persecuted church and director Mauro Borelli on The Last Supper.By Conversations with Consequences

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Anglican Unscripted 903 - Can Trump save TEC? 58:59

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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96: My best friend JD Vance, with Rod Dreher 24:04

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Rod Dreher’s close friendship with U.S. Vice President JD Vance is the subject of this 96th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. He and Dr Gavin Ashenden discuss Mr Vance’s shocking accusation in a landmark speech at the Munich that the greatest threat to European security is not posed by Russia or China but by th…

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Anglican Unscripted 902 - Calvin's VISA Cancelled by USA 1:19:46

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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David Bereit 54:00

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This week, we have David Bereit discussing a new pro-life coalition.By Conversations with Consequences

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#18 - Dr Gavin Ashenden: Keeping the Faith in a post-Christian society 48:52

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In the 1980s, Gavin Ashenden helped to smuggle Bibles and theology books to Czechoslovakia and the USSR. He shares many fascinating personal stories and reflects on the ongoing persecution of Christians around the world. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is an international Catholic charity supporting persecuted and other suffering Christians in 140 …

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Father Dominic Legge 54:00

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Father Dominic Legge joins to discuss the face of St. Thomas Aquinas now reconstructed based off the relic of his skull.By Conversations with Consequences

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Anglican Unscripted 901 - Requiem for See of Canterbury 54:33

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By George Conger, Kevin Kallsen

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Anglican Unscripted 900 - We want our USAID $ 1:02:24

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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Clare Morell 54:00

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In light of the Pope's recent comments on AI, Clare Morell of the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins to discusses a pro-family tech agenda.By Conversations with Consequences

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#17 - Bishop Habila Daboh of Zaria: The Church in Northern Nigeria 22:04

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Vocations in Nigeria are booming, even in the northern states where Christians are frequently targeted by extremists. Bishop Habila Daboh of Zaria Diocese gives a first-hand account of the persecution that seminarians, priests and other Christians face. He also explains how ACN's help is giving hope to the Church in Nigeria.…

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Anglican Unscripted 899 - Still hunting Nazis? 59:05

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By Kevin Kallsen, George Conger

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Paul Vaughn 54:00

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Pro-life Paul Vaughn joins the show rejoicing in his pardon from the FACE Act.By Conversations with Consequences

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95: The strange elevation of Cardinal McElroy 42:56

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The rapid promotion by Pope Francis of Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new Archbishop of Washington DC has astonished many within the Catholic Church. Mark Lambert, the author of a popular blog called De Omnibus Dubitandum Est and a regular on the Catholic Unscripted YouTube channel, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 95th episode of Merely Catholic t…