Steve and Becky, the Cradle and the Convert, focus on helping Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faithful in our culture.

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God wants his world back, let's mobilize for mission. These words come from the Acts XXIX website. Fr. John Riccardo shares this ministry, how they are helping rescue souls and bring them into a relationship with God.&nbsp;

12/15/23 - Fr. John Riccardo on Surrender and Mission - Part 1

It is a popular notion that science refutes faith, yet a majority of scientists, especially young ones believe in God. Fr. Robert Spitzer joins Steve and Becky to dive into the relationship between faith and science. His book is&nbsp;  Science at the Doorstep to God: Science and Reason in Support of God, The Soul and Life After Death.

12/29/23 - Fr. Robert Spitzer, Faith and Science

When the world seems messy, times seem dark, where do we find hope? Fr. Charlie Goraieb, parochial vicar at St. Anne Catholic Church in Gilbert joins Steve and Becky to explore the virtue of hope. He takes a deep dive into the issues of today, what can divide, ways we can be derailed and provides practical ways to cultivate hope.

3/22/24 - Fr. Charlie Goraieb, Cultivating Hope

Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins Steve and Becky for a deep dive into the Book of Isaiah. His book is Commentary on the Book of Isaiah: An In-Depth Look at the Gospel of the Old Testament.

5/10/24 - Fr. Mitch Pacwa on the Book of Isaiah

Are you drawn to a simpler life, one more connected to the land? Jason Craig shares his experiences living a Catholic homestead. His book is Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead.

5/17/24 - Jason Craig on a Catholic Homestead

Mark Hart joins Steve and Becky for an entertaining conversation about reaching middle school youth and the latest edition of the Encounter Bible Study program through Ascension.&nbsp;

5/24/24 - Mark Hart on Encounter for Middle School

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix is committed to helping the faithful encounter the living Christ through conversion, communion and solidarity. Led by the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, more than 1.1 million Catholics make this diverse, vibrant and faith-filled diocese their home.

3/22/24 - Fr. Charlie Goraieb, Cultivating Hope

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