Best Thierfelder Podcasts (2025)

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Catholic Sports Psychologist: Olympic Insights on Winning with Virtue | Dr. Bill Thierfelder 2:25:19

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What if instead of going for gold, sports taught us to strive for virtue, allowing us to understand that we only find true satisfaction through sacrifice? The newest episode of the Conor Gallagher Show dives deep into the psyche and the soul of world-class athletes with Catholic sports psychologist Dr. Bill Thierfelder. In a way that only longtime …

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Babies Kept on Ice: IVF, Frozen Embryos, Cloning, De-Extinction, and AI | Fr. Tad Pacholczyk 2:11:36

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What are the moral implications of IVF, cloning, de-extinction, and AI? In this thought-provoking episode of the Conor Gallagher Show, renowned bioethicist Fr. Tad Pacholczyk addresses these ethical dilemmas with a fullness of thought and clarity uncommon in today's world. The conversation highlights the moral implications of manipulating embryos a…

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How the Justice System Lost Its Soul – and How to Get It Back | Hadley Arkes 1:17:05

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In this episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Conor sits down with Hadley Arkes, the main advocate and architect of the bill that became known as the Born-Alive Infants’ Protection Act, to discuss how the justice system lost its soul and how to get it back. Arkes, the founder and director of the James Wilson Institute on Natural Rights & the America…

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Inside the Conclave: World Expert Discusses Every Top Candidate for Pope | Edward Pentin 1:04:53

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Who will be the next pope—and what kind of Church will he inherit? What are the major forces shaping the next papal election? Is the Church heading toward reform, restoration—or rupture? In this one-hour special episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, renowned Vatican journalist Edward Pentin joins Conor to unpack one of the most pressing questions in…

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The Papal Assault on Moral Theology: What Francis Believed and Taught | Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD 1:36:57

1M ago1:36:57

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In this powerful episode, Conor Gallagher is joined by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD, a moral theologian with a doctorate from the Holy Cross University in Rome, to discuss what happened to Catholic moral theology under Pope Francis. Together, they delve into the controversies and confusion surrounding documents like Fiducia Supplicans, changes to the Cat…

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Francis's Legacy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | Dr. Bill Donohue 1:37:40

1M ago1:37:40

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In this bold and unfiltered episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Conor sits down with Bill Donohue, President of the Catholic League, for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of Pope Francis, the rise of the Latin Mass, and what lies ahead for the Catholic Church. Bill Donohue doesn’t hold back—offering decades of insi…

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The Treasures of the Eastern Church | Fr. Michael O'Loughlin 3:34:22

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Join Fr. Michael O’Loughlin and Conor Gallagher for an enlightening and wide-ranging conversation diving deep into the Byzantine Catholic Church—its beauty, complexity, and place within the broader Catholic tradition. In this episode, they discuss what makes the Byzantine rite unique, the relationship between Orthodoxy and Rome, the role of icons, …

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16 Siblings: Hilarious & Heartwarming Stories of Life in a Large Family | Mary & Peter Gallagher 1:45:46

2M ago1:45:46

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What happens when 16 kids grow up under one roof? In this episode, Mary and Peter Gallagher (numbers 2 and 4 in the Gallagher family) sit down with their dad, Conor Gallagher, and host Tim Hill to talk about what it was really like growing up in a household of sixteen kids. They discuss how the family culture shifted over time in the Gallagher hous…

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Miracles or Myths? Deciphering Fact from Fiction with the Miracle Hunter | Michael O'Neill 2:59:01

2M ago2:59:01

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In this episode, Conor Gallagher is joined by Michael O’Neill, known as The Miracle Hunter, for a captivating conversation about the mysterious world of miracles. Michael shares how he first became fascinated with miracles and why he believes they have a unique power to stir hearts and open the door to faith. Together, they explore the Church’s rig…

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The Silent Scandal: How Parish Fraud Goes Undetected for Years | Dr. Rob Warren 2:46:37

2M ago2:46:37

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Host Conor Gallagher sits down with Dr. Rob Warren, a retired IRS investigator and current professor of accounting at Radford University. With decades of experience in forensic accounting, Dr. Warren is a leading expert in uncovering financial misconduct—particularly within religious institutions, including the Catholic Church. Through gripping rea…

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The Homesteading Solution: How to Build an Anti-Consumerist Family | Jason Craig 2:16:20

2M ago2:16:20

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In this episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Conor sits down with Jason Craig, author of The Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead, to explore the profound connections between faith, fatherhood, and homesteading. They discuss what it truly means to live in harmony with the land, how industrialization disrupted the natural order of l…

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Removed by the Pope: The Bishop Strickland Story in His Own Words | Bishop Joseph Strickland 3:21:12

3M ago3:21:12

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In this powerful episode, Conor Gallagher sits down with Bishop Joseph Strickland for an unfiltered conversation about his removal by Pope Francis. Bishop Strickland shares his firsthand account of the events leading up to his dismissal, the moment he was told he was being removed, and how he has responded in faith. He reflects on the broader impli…

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Died 9 Times: A Catholic's NDE and Glimpse of the Other Side | Paul Zucarelli 2:06:16

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In this compelling episode, Conor sits down with Paul Zucarelli to delve into Paul's extraordinary near-death experience. On Pentecost Sunday, Paul faced sudden cardiac death, enduring nine instances of cardiac arrest within two hours. During this harrowing ordeal, he encountered God and went to heaven, experiencing an overwhelming sense of uncondi…

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Parenting for Eternity: Death, Judgment, and Heaven or Hell? | Conor Gallagher 1:13:32

4M ago1:13:32

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Tim and Conor sit down to discuss Conor’s popular book, Parenting for Eternity: A Guide to Raising Children in Holy Mother Church. They explore the essential question at the heart of Catholic parenting: How do we raise our children with eternity in mind? Together, they dive into key themes from the book, including the importance of creating a visio…

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St. John the Baptist: The TRUE High Priest of Israel | Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem 1:40:43

4M ago1:40:43

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Conor sits down with Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem to explore the life, mission, and ministry of St. John the Baptist. Most importantly, they unpack the historical evidence proving that St. John the Baptist was the one and only true high priest of Israel, and that Caiaphas and Annas were impostors. Together, Conor and Fr. Walshe examine biblical pa…

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Non-Human Intelligence: Heavenly Mysteries, Demonic Deceptions, and Uncomfortable Truths | Dr. Paul Thigpen 2:26:59

4M ago2:26:59

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Are UFOs real? Is belief in aliens compatible with the Catholic Church’s teaching? If alien existence is confirmed would that undermine the Catholic faith? What does the Church say about non-human intelligence? In this fascinating episode, Conor sits down with Dr. Paul Thigpen, Catholic theologian and author, to explore the intersection of faith, U…

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Spiritual Warfare and Exorcism: Staying Hard to Kill in the Spiritual Life | Dr. Dan Schneider 1:43:09

4M ago1:43:09

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Dr. Dan Schneider joins Conor to discuss spiritual warfare, exorcism, and staying hard to kill in the spiritual life. Dr. Schneider is a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, Gulf War veteran, and amateur boxer, and has also worked for many years in the Catholic apostolate of deliverance and exorcism both at the diocesan level and as a founding member…

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Mom of 16: Raising a Big, Joyful, Well-Ordered Family | Ashley Gallagher 2:02:05

4M ago2:02:05

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Ashley Gallagher, Conor's wife and mother to their 16 children, lets us in on what it's really like to raise such a large family. With co-host Tim Hill, Conor and Ashley discuss the joys and difficulties of parenting, how Ashley keeps fit and energetic after so many pregnancies, and the divine implications of having children. With their mutual love…

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The Limits of Authority: When Popes, Bishops, and Priests Go Too Far | Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, OP 2:35:04

5M ago2:35:04

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Canonist Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, OP joins Conor to discuss the limits of authority regarding the liturgy, clergy assignments, building projects, seminary formation, and parish management. They delve into the difference between a religious superior’s authority and that of a diocesan bishop’s authority. What does it mean for a diocesan priest to be obedie…

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The Conor Gallagher Show Trailer 0:52

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The Conor Gallagher Show is a podcast focused on the essence of what truly matters. Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfAMkqREoxMt14No21SyMgjdnHpByPp0M From his unique perspective as a traditional Catholic, father of sixteen children, and CEO of multiple businesses, Conor tackles topics of substance. From raising kids, homesteading…