EWTN Radio Shows

Mondays: John Martignoni (apologetics)
         Tuesdays: Barbara McGuigan (chastity/pro-life issues)
         Wednesdays: Fr. Mitch Pacwa (Bible, Catechism and Church teaching)
         Thursdays: Fr. Larry Richards (new evangelization) 
          Fridays: Colin Donovan (theology)
Facilitator: Jack Williams
Producer: Elena Rodríguez/Michael McCall
Call-screener: Matt Gubenski

EWTN Open Line Archive 2016-2018

Catholic

Caller Carrie is in a bind.  She must attend a wedding and she doesn’t want to.  How can she discern what to do?  Listener Cindy wonders how to get her husband on fire for his faith?  Fr. Larry Richards hosts “EWTN Open Line—Thursday” to talk about the new evangelization.  Joan wonders if God makes people Catholic.  Mark calls in from France to ask how do you grow in trust for God.  Mary wonders what to say to her relative who cohabitated before marriage.  What is his state of grace?  Every time José tries to bring up religion with his wife, she pushes him away.  How can José evangelize her?  Amanda asks people around her not to take the Lord’s name in vain but instead of convincing them, they stop talking to her.  How can Margaret get her pastor to speak out against abortion?  Christine wants to know more about fasting in prayer for other members of the family to come back to the faith.  Evangelize more effectively, evangelize with a smile.  Learn how, here, on “EWTN Open Line—Thursday.” 

To attend or not attend the wedding.  What to do?  OPEN LINE Thu. Apr. 28, 2016--Fr. Larry Richards

Caller Joe and his wife Mary have opposing viewpoints on matters of life.  How does he handle this?  Listener Juan asks about the link between contraception and abortion.  Pro-life and chastity expert Barbara McGuigan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Tuesday.”  Anthony wonders about guardian angels in the case of twins—does each twin get their own?  We thank God for your life, here on “EWTN Open Line.”

What to do when your spouse disagrees with you on matters of life--OPEN LINE--Tue. May 3, 2016

Caller Karen asks when did we stop going to confession inside a confessional?  That comes up at the bottom of the hour.  First, listener Joseph asks how can we understand the Catholic concept of reality.  Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard fills in Fr. Mitch Pacwa to host “EWTN Open Line—Wednesday.”   Diana asks if we are saved by grace or by works.  She is also curious about the Pope having dialogue with Muslims.  Manny’s family is anti-Catholic and questions why the Catholic Church does not recognize the gospel of Judas.  Mason asks if a priest does the Consecration right, but does not personally will the transubstantiation, would the congregation be deceived into believing they are receiving Jesus?  It’s a fascinating universe of knowledge, right here on “EWTN Open Line—Wednesday.”

When did we stop using confessionals?  OPEN LINE--Wed. May 4, 2016--Karlo Broussard

Listener Diane’s granddaughter recently became gay and is not talking to Diane any more.  How can Diane discuss Target without pushing her away.  First, one of our youngest caller of the day, Aubrey, asks how can she explain to her grandma—who recently joined the Church—that not all churches are the same.  Fr. Larry Richards hosts “EWTN Open Line—Thursday” to talk about the new evangelization.  Sarah’s friend is dismissive of the Catholic church.  How can she better explain the Church?  Bruce wasn’t allowed in church because he was wearing a mason tie clip.  Linda wants to get people excited about the Jubilee Year of Mercy—but how?  Trevor wants to work for unity among Christians of other denominations.  Whenever he says he’s Catholic, everyone stops talking to him.  How can he find that common ground? Our youngest caller today, Henry, calls about the new heaven, the new earth and the book of Revelation.  What is right and what is wrong?  Don’t get confused.  Get infused by the Holy Spirit in your role of evangelization, here, on “EWTN Open Line—Thursday.” 

She's gay and not talking to you because you're Catholic.  OPEN LINE Thu. May 5, 2016--Fr Larry

Caller Bridgette finds chapter 8 of “The Joy of Love” very hurtful because it shows mercy only to those who refuse to change.  She is the “discarded spouse” because her husband has gone away with another Catholic woman.  This comes up in the second half of the show.  On today’s Open Line—Friday slot, we offer this special EWTN Theology Roundtable show to look at Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “The Joy of Love”—Amoris Laetitia—by its name in Latin.  Host Colin Donovan, vice president of theology at EWTN sits down with EWTN theology advisors Laura Dittus and Cindy Cuellar to talk about the potential impact of this papal exhortation on the Church.  They begin by explaining this post-synodal apostolic exhortation and what has been so controversial about it.   You might be surprised by what they point out that should not be controversial.  Listener Frank asks if the Pope’s goal might be to make us uncomfortable in order to make us grow—since he’s not allowing for any comfortable solution.  Caller Mary wonders how to get her sister and her sister’s husband back to the Sacraments.  Her sister’s previous marriage has not been annulled, she doesn’t practice her faith but she will receive Holy Communion at funerals.  Sit down with our theologians on today’s EWTN Radio’s Open Line—and our special EWTN Theology Roundtable show.

The Pope's exhortation is hurtful.  THEOLOGY ROUNDTABLE Fri. May 6, 2016

What does the Church have to say about cremation? Listener Ron asks.  That comes up later.  First, caller Paul says Catholic college presidents met in 1967 to water down the academics and he wonders if that’s brought any positive result.  Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” explains why Catholics should stand up for their beliefs.  Dan ask if Purgatory still exist at the time of the second coming?  Greg’s first confession was general absolution.  All his life he’s wondered if that was valid?  Jim hears several songs during Mass say “we become what we receive.”  Is that blasphemous?  Mike asks if there is any room in traditional Catholicism—nowadays—for speaking in tongues.  Eric wonders why the Creed says “descended into Hell” when it’s really the bosom of Abraham.  Kurt had a huge gap of many years between his first and second confessions.  He couldn’t remember everything, but sins he forgot during confession coming back to mind.  What does he do?  Judy went to a funeral Mass at the end of which they played the college fight song of the deceased.  Is that liturgically correct?  Go through apologetics boot campe right here on “EWTN Open Line—Monday.”  

Isn't cremation contradictory to Catholic belief? OPEN LINE Mon. May 9, 2016--John Martignoni

Why do we have a weekly obligation to go to Mass? How would someone join the Catholic Church? Is Peter the Rock or Jesus? What is the Catholic Church's view on salvation and judgement? If I leave the Catholic Church will I go to Hell? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Is Peter the Rock or Jesus? - Called to Communion -  07/15/2016

Some vaccines come from aborted babies so should we--as Christians--oppose to vaccinations?  An atheist friend claims the Bible never really rejected slavery so how do I debate this?  What's my moral obligation to carry a weapon in case I have to defend my family from a terrorist attack?  Colin Donovan hosts “EWTN Open Line—Friday” to answers these and other theology & liturgy questions. 

Opposing controversial vaccines vs. preventing illness--OPEN LINE--July 15, 2016--Colin Donovan

Are we allowed to hold hands during the “Our Father” in Mass?  How can I forgive my family for not including me in my father’s death, after I took care of him for 25 years?   What does it mean when demons respond to JesusAre we allowed to hold hands during the “Our Father” in Mass?  How can I forgive my family for not including me in my father’s death, after I took care of him for 25 years?   What does it mean when demons respond to Jesus saying: “my name is legion, for we are many?”    Why do we pray to saints?  Does the long-standing Church teaching of baptism in three types (blood, water and desire) go against the Catechism?  Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” takes these and other questions on how to explain our faith.   saying: “my name is legion, for we are many?”    Why do we pray to saints?  Does the long-standing Church teaching of baptism in three types (blood, water and desire) go against the Catechism?  Scriptural apologist John Martignoni hosts “EWTN Open Line—Monday” takes these and other questions on how to explain our faith.  

Should we hold hands during the "Our Father?" OPEN LINE--Mon. July 18, 2016--John Martignoni

We know that Jesus was all human and all divine.  With human qualities comes a sense of humor.  But have we taken this too far?  Is it acceptable for us as Catholic Christians to allow Jesus to be the brunt of jokes?   Comedy clubs have made a fortune at the expense of our Lord and Savior.  Whether it is Jesus jokes, or taking our Lord’s name in vain, comedy has plummeted into making a mockery of our God.  The question is, should we ignore what happens and chalk it up as innocent fun, or should we boycott the use of Jesus as a form of entertainment?

Jesus Humor Gone Too Far?

When did Catholicism start? Did you have any doubts when you came into the Catholic Church? Can you recommend a resource for a Baptist terrified of Mass? Can I obtain an indulgence for a non-Catholic? and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

When did Catholicism start? - Called to Communion - 07/18/2016

Join Dan Burke in this Q&A edition where he discusses Baptism in the Holy Spirit, difficulties in prayer, habitual mortal sin and more!

Divine Intimacy Radio - 01/27/19 - Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Difficulties in Prayer, etc.

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke for Part II of their discussion of Dan's new book "Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits" on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio!

Divine Intimacy Radio - 12/22/19 - Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits - Pt. 2

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke for Part III of their discussion of Dan's new book "Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits" on this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio!

Divine Intimacy Radio - 12/29/19 - Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits - Pt. 3

Colin Donovan and Robert Klesko discuss and take questions about the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church.

EWTN Theology Roundtable 01/10/20 - Eastern Catholicism

Do any of today's Jewish Catholics trace their roots all the way back to Jesus?, I recently purchased exorcised blessed water and exorcised blessed salt from an online religious site out of Florida.  I heard or read somewhere that blessing oneself with the water will protect you from getting the Coronavirus. Is this true?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa!

To attend or not attend the wedding. What to do? OPEN LINE Thu. Apr. 28, 2016--Fr. Larry Richards

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