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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New Allies for Women in Need (Diane O’ Toole) 3/13/25
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51:30We welcome Diane O'Toole to talk about what crisis pregnancy centers really do, and how the state of Massuchusetts is using tax dollars to persecute such places and keep women away from the help that they need. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Pregnancy Care Alliance of Massachusetts Choice Begins Here The Fatima Center Rachel's Vin…
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Pope Leo XIV: The Dawn of a New Era (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 5/13/25
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49:415/13/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland shares his thoughts on the election of Pope Leo XIV and some concerns that our Holy Father may consider addressing moving forward, such as the growing implementation of artificial intelligence and how we should approach that as Catholics. Bishop Strickland’s Substack: https://bishopjosephstrickland.substack.com/ B…
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The Mystery of Joy and the Road to Rome (Dr. Peter Kreeft) - 5/12/25
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46:195/12/25 - Join us for a rich and thought-provoking conversation with acclaimed Catholic philosopher and author Dr. Peter Kreeft as we explore two of his latest books: The Mystery of Joy and From Calvinist to Catholic: 13 Stories of Conversion. In The Mystery of Joy, Dr. Kreeft reflects on the deep spiritual meaning of joy—not as mere emotional happ…
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Let's Take a Closer Look: There's Something About Leo
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9:19From battling heresy to confronting modern chaos, the legacy of three great Leos may shape the mission of the Church’s newest shepherd. Fr. McTeigue connects the dots—and offers a call to prayer. Watch on YouTube: There's Something About LeoBy The Station of the Cross
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2025 Spring Appeal Day Five - Hope and Encouragement for Pope Leo XIV (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/9/25
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48:435/9/25 - Change of plans... we have a new Pope! Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, joins Father McTeigue as we unpack the first sermon delivered by Pope Leo XIV and consider some potential "first steps" that our Holy Father may consider taking. If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross,…
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SOTC Spring Appeal Day Five - Fridays with Father (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 5/9/25
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42:145/9/25 - We are joined today by pro-life activist Father Stephen Imbarrato for another edition of Fridays with Father! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations a…
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SOTC Spring Appeal Day Four - Leo XIV and The Papal Transition (Dr. Janet Smith) - 5/8/25
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29:495/8/25 - We are joined today by Dr. Janet Smith, retired moral theologian, to discuss the Papal transition and what the church needs in our next Pope. If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profi…
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2025 Spring Appeal Day Four - First Reactions to Pope Leo XIV (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/8/25
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56:495/8/25 - Change of plans... we have a new Holy Father! Joe McClane, host of A Catholic Take, joins Father McTeigue as we provide live commentary and first reactions to the introduction of Pope Leo XIV! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size …
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SOTC Spring Appeal Day Three - Papal Miracles (Joanne Wright) - 5/7/25
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47:435/7/25 - We are joined today by Joanne Wright, co-founder of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax de…
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2025 Spring Appeal Day Three - Ask Father! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/7/25
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48:355/7/25 - We are joined all week by special guest Joe McClane, host of A Catholic take, as Father McTeigue answers YOUR questions live on the air! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit…
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SOTC Spring Appeal Day Two - The Eve of the Conclave (Dr. Roger Nutt) - 5/6/25
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49:385/6/25 - We are joined today by special guest Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost of Ave Maria University. If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and he…
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2025 Spring Appeal Day Two - Ask Father! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/6/25
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48:595/6/25 - We are joined all week by special guest Joe McClane, host of A Catholic take, as Father McTeigue answers YOUR questions live on the air! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit…
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2025 Spring Appeal Day One - Ask Father! (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/5/25
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49:185/5/25 - We are joined today by special guest Joe McClane, host of A Catholic take, as Father McTeigue answers YOUR questions live on the air! If you enjoy The Catholic Current and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit or…
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SOTC Spring Appeal Day One - Searching for a New Pope (Fr. Robert Altier) - 5/5/25
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50:265/5/25 - We are joined today by special guest Father Robert Altier from the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other great Catholic programs from The Station of the Cross, please consider making a donation of ay size to support our apostolate! As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, your …
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5/1/25 - Discussion of Priorities within the Catholic Church and ending the mass murder of babies from abortions.
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Learning to Live Forgiven (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 5/2/25
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52:59Can you distinguish between guilt and shame? Can you live a life of contrition without drowning beneath the crippling shame of your sins? Fr. McTeigue would like to explain how you are called to live, as a loved sinner. He finishes with Weekend Readiness to prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes The Furious Longing of God The Devil You Don't Know:…
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Who Hates Tolkien and Why? (Robert L. Kmita) 5/1/25
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53:00We welcome scholar Robert L. Kmita to the show to discuss why Tolkien is hated by some, and how Tolkien's work stands apart from some other famous Christian writers. Show Notes Tolkien's True Love - by Robert Lazu Kmita Kmita’s Library Amazon.com: The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography The Letters …
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Saint Maria Faustina and the Divine Mercy Message (Joanne Wright) - 4/30/25
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48:394/30/25 - St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, a humble nun from Poland, was chosen by Christ to be the Apostle of Divine Mercy. Through her diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, she recorded extraordinary revelations in which Jesus urged the world to turn to His mercy. He revealed to her the image of Divine Mercy, the Chaplet, and the institution of Divine Merc…
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Let's Take a Closer Look: It's Time for the Truth
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11:35What’s the real state of the Church today—revival or collapse, hope or delusion? Fr. Robert McTeigue uses the red pill vs. blue pill metaphor to confront hard truths, false comforts, and the call to radical fidelity. If you’re tired of denial and despair, this is your wake-up call to live the truth. Watch on YouTube: It's Time for the Truth…
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What’s Up With Catholic Media? (Sarah Cain) 4/29/25
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52:59We welcome back Sarah Cain to ask if Catholic media is different to secular news sources and if it should it be. Father and Sarah share their stories about how they found themselves working in media. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Homefront Crusade (Sarah Cain) Failing Foundations: The Pillars of the West Are Nearing Collapse What…
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The Death of Pope Francis and the Coming Conclave (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 4/29/25
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51:304/29/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland shares his thoughts on the death of Pope Francis and the spiritual and institutional crossroads now facing the Catholic Church. He considers the late Pope’s complex legacy — including his pastoral priorities, theological emphases, and moments of controversy — and how these will influence the mindset of the College…
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The Hell There Is: An Exploration of the Often Rejected Doctrine of the Church (Msgr. Charles Pope) - 5/1/25
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50:425/1/25 - Of all the theological errors commonly held today, the most popular is surely the denial of the doctrine of hell. Even self-described Christians question whether God would consign anyone to hell. Msgr. Pope explains this false perception: “If it exists at all, it is largely empty, except perhaps for a few serial killers or genocidal maniac…
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Let's Take a Closer Look: When Does Easter End? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.)
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11:28What if the answer to the end of the Easter season wasn't a simple as Pentecost or Corpus Christi, but was somehow eternal? What if how we live ought to relate to a reality that is outside of and beyond time? And how would we live that way while acknowledging life's sufferings? Fr. McTeigue takes a closer look. Watch on YouTube: When Does Easter En…
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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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