Crisis Point

Epizody

• Explaining the Vatican’s SSPX Decrees 02.07.2026 28min

  The Vatican issues two decrees related to the SSPX episcopal consecrations, one on the penalties imposed and another on the procedures for those who wish to leave the SSPX. Who exactly is excommunicated, and does this mean a Catholic can’t attend an SSPX Mass?
• The Crisis in the Church 30.06.2026 50min

  The key issue surrounding the upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations is whether they are justified by a “crisis” in today’s Church. Is there a crisis, and if so, what is its nature and what responses are legitimate?
• Disclosure Dud 26.06.2026 35min

  Stephen Spielberg’s big-budget movie “Disclosure Day” is a failed attempt to capture our fascination with aliens and the spiritual consequences their disclosure might bring.
• Why Catholic Bishops Love Islam 23.06.2026 44min

  Recently the Archbishop of Detroit spoke of Islam as if he were himself a devout Muslim. Sadly, this is just the latest example in a decades-long love affair between the Catholic hierarchy and Islam.
• What SSPX Supporters and Critics Each Get Wrong 19.06.2026 35min

  The upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations have revealed the woeful state of Catholic catechesis, both from its critics and its supporters.
• Is the SSPX Still Needed? 16.06.2026 45min

  The SSPX says it needs to consecrate new bishops in order for it to survive. But that raises the question: does it really need to survive?
• AI, Aliens, and Demons 04.06.2026 48min

  Non-human intelligences including AI, aliens, and demons are in the news, and now a well-known exorcist has been removed from office for suggesting that alien sightings might actually be demonic in origin.
• Initial Thoughts on Magnifica Humanitas 26.05.2026 41min

  We take a look at Pope Leo’s highly anticipated encyclical on AI, which was released with much fanfare this week.
• The Betrayal of MAGA 21.05.2026 38min

  Thomas Massie’s defeat in his primary election shows that the Republican Party is Trump’s Party. But is that a good thing?
• Against Catholic Zionism 19.05.2026 48min

  A Catholic Zionist organization recently released a theologically-confused manifesto titled “For Zion’s Sake: A Catholic Appeal in Support of Israel.” We’ll break down what it got wrong, and what Catholics should—and should not—believe about the modern state of Israel.
• How Catholic is the SSPX? 15.05.2026 37min

  As the SSPX episcopal consecrations approach, both the Vatican and the Society are issuing battling statements. Is there hope for a reconciliation?
• Pope Leo After One Year 12.05.2026 48min

  Pope Leo just celebrated his first anniversary in the papal office. How’s he doing? How should Catholics evaluate a pope’s time in office? Should they even do so?
• Two Religions in One Church 05.05.2026 44min

  Since the 1960’s two separate religions—progressive Catholicism and traditional Catholicism—have co-existed within the one Catholic Church. What does this mean for the future of the Church?
• Can Being Nice Save the World? (Guest: Robert Greving) 01.05.2026 1h 3min

  In an era of bombastic politicians and online personalities, being polite, nice, and courteous has taken a back seat. But today’s guest believes it should be front-and-center again, and that it’s essential to the Church’s mission to save souls.
• The Tragedy of the Ecumenical Movement 28.04.2026 43min

  The meeting between Pope Leo and the female “Archbishop” of Canterbury puts in stark contrast what’s been true for decades: the ecumenical movement is a failed project that’s become a farce.
• Exploring Our Origins: How Evolution Contradicts Both Faith and Reason (Guest: Steve Greene) 24.04.2026 1h 21min

  Theistic evolution has become a quasi-official Catholic position these days. But today’s guest exposes the fundamental flaws in this worldview and how it contradicts both the Catholic Faith and scientific findings.
• Responding to Trump Defenders & Leo Critics 21.04.2026 55min

  We’ve recently published a number of articles critical of President Trump and praising Pope Leo, and we’ve heard from many readers in disagreement. We want to address the most common objections.
• The Church is the New Israel (Guest: Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas) 17.04.2026 1h 15min

  Theology professor Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas explains how the whole of Catholic Tradition—from St. Paul to Vatican II—has taught that the Church is the new Israel, and how that should impact our view of the modern state of Israel and the Zionist project.
• Pope Leo vs. President Trump: Whose Side Are You On? 14.04.2026 43min

  President Trump launched an attack on Pope Leo this past weekend after the pontiff continued to criticize the Israeli-US war against Iran. What side should American Catholics take in this battle?
• The Catholic Understanding of Salvation 02.04.2026 26min

  What does it mean to be redeemed? To be justified? To be saved? These theological terms are often confused by Christians, and debated between Protestants and Catholics.