Radio Shows

2024

LA Catholic Morning Radio Interview Archives  

Topic: The Overlap of Mental and Spiritual Health

Depressive Disorders, Anxiety, Suicide and a Crisis of Hope. Father Tad, Todd and Ellen discuss the surge in mental health issues, and how the Church speaks to people and families struggling with these challenges. They review how psychological problems can have spiritual roots, and how the longing for meaning and connection among people is an important psychiatric area of ministry. They look at how the spiritual vacuum left by stepping away from faith and religion can be unsatisfyingly filled by yoga, Reiki, crystals and witchcraft. They discuss the stigma of suicide, and of mental illness and the importance of pushing through that stigma towards healing and wholeness in Christ.

 Broadcast Date: April 23, 2024

Topic: Do Human Embryos at Fertility Clinics Deserve Protection?

The Legal and Political Battleground Heats Up Around Frozen Embryos. Father Tad, Todd and Ellen discuss the remarkable decision by the Alabama Supreme Court in April, 2024 extending legal protection to embryos by noting that Alabama's  Wrongful Death of a Minor Act “applies to all unborn children, regardless of their location.” This has triggered the IVF mega-industry to suddenly become activated and start pushing back against the decision and as they strive to safeguard their turf and their highly lucrative business model that relies on the exploitation of young and vulnerable human life.

 Broadcast Date: March 5, 2024

Topic: Is Surrogacy "Deplorable"?

Are the Pope's Comments at the Start of 2024 About Surrogacy Too Strong? Reflections shared by Pope Francis suggesting that surrogacy involves a form of child trafficking received some pushback in the media, but what does surrogacy really involve? Father Tad, Todd and Ellen discuss several of the unseemly realities that are part-and-parcel of the contemporary practice of surrogacy and in vitro fertilization.

 Broadcast Date: January 31, 2024