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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The Eucharist is the Real Presence, but how can we better understand and embrace this reality? Joe Heschmeyer shows how this reasonable, biblical teaching unlocks the mysteries of faith. His book is The Eucharist is Really Jesus: How Christ's Body and Blood Are the Key to Everything We Believe.

8/4/23 - Joe Heschmeyer on the Real Presence

Celebrating St. Philomena on her feast day, Steve and Becky welcome Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, author of My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story.

8/11/23 - Happy Feast Day, St. Philomena!

Dawn Marie Beutner joins Steve and Becky to explore how martyrs and mystics, Fathers of the Church and Doctors of the Church, married saints and clergy, apostles and popes have all changed the world over the centuries and inspire us to do the same. Her book is The Leaven of the Saints: Bringing Christ into a Fallen World.

8/18/23 - Dawn Marie Beutner, The Leaven of the Saints

Gilbert R. Lavoie, M.D., joins Steve and Becky to examine the Shroud of Turin, comparing his scientific findings with John’s Gospel account of the death and resurrection of Jesus. His book is The Shroud of Jesus: And the Sign John Ingeniously Concealed.

8/25/23 - Dr. Gilbert Lavoie on the Shroud of Turin

How do you discern big and small decisions? How can you grow in holiness in the time and place where God has you? How do you listen to God in the big and small decisions? Dr. Ryan Hanning joins Steve and Becky to explore these questions and more.&nbsp;

9/1/23 - Dr. Ryan Hanning on Questions and Discernment

Raising holy families is a struggle in today's culture. Kimberly Begg joins Steve and Becky to discuss the saints that inspire us to courage and faithfulness. Her book is&nbsp;Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage.

9/8/23 - Kimberly Begg on Inspiring Saints

St. Francis de Sales wrote for average laypeople to help them grow in holiness while living in the world. Dcn. Matthew Newsome joins Steve and Becky to break open his writings and discuss how we can live a more holy life. His book is The Devout Life: A Modern Guide to Practical Holiness with St. Francis de Sales.

9/15/23 - Dcn. Matthew Newsome on Growing Spiritually with St. Francis de Sales

Dr. Theresa Notare, assistant director for the Natural Family Planning Program at the Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) explores the science, history and policies relating to NFP.

9/22/23 - Dr. Theresa Notare on Natural Family Planning

Seeing ourselves the way God sees us starts the path to healing. Dr Ian Murphy shares his personal story and how God worked in his life.&nbsp;His book is The Road to Self-Awareness: A Catholic Therapy Book.

9/29/23 - Dr. Ian Murphy on Healing and Self-Awareness

Take a 33-day journey at home to grow in childlike trust with Jesus and Mary. Fr. Boniface Hicks joins Steve and Becky to explore his book The Fruit of Her Womb: 33-Day Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus.

10/6/23 - Fr. Boniface Hicks, a Mini-Retreat with Jesus and Mary

Be challenged to grow in holiness! Bear Woznick joins Steve and Becky to inspire men to strive for virtue. His book is&nbsp;12 Rules for Manliness: Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?

10/13/23 - Bear Woznick Inspiring Men to Virtue

Noise surrounds us, keeps us from focusing and distracts us from prayer. Fr. Basil Nortz joins Steve and Becky with practical tips for quieting the noise around us, but even more importantly, the internal noise that keeps us from hearing God's voice. His book is Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God.

10/27/23 - Fr. Basil Nortz, Cultivating Silence

Fr. Timothy Reid shares his powerful conversion story, vocation story and invites us to learn more about Carmelite Spirituality. He's hosting a podcast series on St. Teresa of Avila's, The Interior Castle.

11/3/23 - Fr. Timothy Reid on Conversion and  Carmelite Spirituality

Msgr. James Shea shares from his experience ministering to college students to help us understand the landscape of our time. Having moved away from a Christian culture, we're faced with particular challenges for evangelization. His book is From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age.

11/10/23 - Msgr. James Shea Inspires Us to Mission

Growing in virtue is different from self help. Jason Craig explores ways to cultivate virtue and mature in faith. He invites men to build community with each other and their sons to take this journey together. His book is The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas: A Study for Men.

11/17/23 - Jason Craig on Growing in Virtue

Listeners may have noticed a new introduction in the last few months on the show. Steve and Becky talk about recent changes in their work and home life. They reflect with gratitude on what God has been doing in their lives.

11/24/23 - Update from Steve and Becky

Beauty leads to contemplation. Michael Gormley joins Steve and Becky explore the moments of Jesus and Mary's lives we reflect on in the Rosary. He invites us to gather together to pray the Rosary with a beautiful video series called the Mysteries of the Rosary released by Paradisus Dei.&nbsp; The Joyful Mysteries series is the newest release and a great way to pray through Advent.&nbsp; &nbsp;

12/1/23 - Michael Gormley on the Mysteries of the Rosary

Emily Malloy joins Steve and Becky to explore how our homes can help draw our attention to God. Though her floral arranging experience, she offers simple ways to incorporate flowers and plants in our homes to remind us of God's creation. Her book is&nbsp;Theology of Home IV: Arranging the Seasons.

12/8/23 - Emily Malloy on Theology of Home IV

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

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.

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