Castos https://crisismagazine.com Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "Crisis Point." Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:03:18 +0000 en-US © 2022 Crisis Magazine https://episodes.castos.com/6279797b7a8128-23567478/e873141e-710c-469c-ac7f-608d03b89dbb-crisipoint-logo-final-sm-scaled.jpg https://crisismagazine.com Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "Crisis Point." Crisis Magazine episodic Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "Crisis Point." Crisis Magazine editor@crisismagazine.com false https://feeds.castos.com/dz4v5 yes Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:03:18 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2483444 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/ai-aliens-and-demons 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.]]> false 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.]]> 00:48:08 Tue, 26 May 2026 19:49:38 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2475862 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/initial-thoughts-on-magnifica-humanitas We take a look at Pope Leo’s highly anticipated encyclical on AI, which was released with much fanfare this week.]]> false We take a look at Pope Leo’s highly anticipated encyclical on AI, which was released with much fanfare this week.]]> 00:41:48 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:35:01 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2471442 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-betrayal-of-maga Thomas Massie’s defeat in his primary election shows that the Republican Party is Trump’s Party. But is that a good thing?]]> false Thomas Massie’s defeat in his primary election shows that the Republican Party is Trump’s Party. But is that a good thing?]]> 00:38:53 Tue, 19 May 2026 20:01:43 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2467129 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/against-catholic-zionism 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.]]> false 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.]]> 00:48:20 Fri, 15 May 2026 19:01:16 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2463818 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/how-catholic-is-the-sspx As the SSPX episcopal consecrations approach, both the Vatican and the Society are issuing battling statements. Is there hope for a reconciliation?]]> false As the SSPX episcopal consecrations approach, both the Vatican and the Society are issuing battling statements. Is there hope for a reconciliation?]]> 00:37:41 Tue, 12 May 2026 19:57:02 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2461198 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/pope-leo-after-one-year 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?]]> false 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?]]> 00:48:26 Tue, 05 May 2026 20:00:09 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2454853 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/two-religions-in-one-church 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?]]> false 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?]]> 00:44:01 Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2442560 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/can-being-nice-save-the-world-guest-robert-greving 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.]]> false 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.]]> 01:03:38 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:54:30 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2439436 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-tragedy-of-the-ecumenical-movement 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.]]> false 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.]]> 00:43:26 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2431690 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/exploring-our-origins-how-evolution-contradicts-both-faith-and-reason-guest-steve-greene 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.]]> false 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.]]> 01:21:35 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:05:10 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2428242 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/responding-to-trump-defenders-amp-leo-critics 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.]]> false 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.]]> 00:55:16 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2423557 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-church-is-the-new-israel-guest-dr-matthew-tsakanikas 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.]]> false 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.]]> 01:15:43 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:51:10 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2422300 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/pope-leo-vs-president-trump-whose-side-are-you-on 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?]]> false 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?]]> 00:43:23 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2411663 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-catholic-understanding-of-salvation 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.]]> false 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.]]> 00:26:59 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:14:26 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2410841 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/are-catholic-converts-antisemitic A recent article at the Daily Wire argued that a “troubling pattern is emerging” among new Catholic converts; it claims that many are antisemitic. Is this true? And what is the proper attitude of Catholics toward the Jewish people?]]> false A recent article at the Daily Wire argued that a “troubling pattern is emerging” among new Catholic converts; it claims that many are antisemitic. Is this true? And what is the proper attitude of Catholics toward the Jewish people?]]> 00:45:08 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2405534 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-sacrilegious-practice-of-communion-in-the-hand Bishop Athanasius Schneider joins us to talk about the sources of today's widespread indifference and disbelief toward the Eucharist, and what we can do to combat it.]]> false Bishop Athanasius Schneider joins us to talk about the sources of today's widespread indifference and disbelief toward the Eucharist, and what we can do to combat it.]]> 00:40:14 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:52:10 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2404751 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-return-of-the-pachamama It was recently discovered that Fr. Robert Prevost—the future Pope Leo XIV—likely participated in a pachamama ritual in 1995 when he was a South American missionary priest. What are Catholics to do with this information?]]> false It was recently discovered that Fr. Robert Prevost—the future Pope Leo XIV—likely participated in a pachamama ritual in 1995 when he was a South American missionary priest. What are Catholics to do with this information?]]> 00:39:46 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:06:49 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2401863 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/remaking-jesus Most problems in the Church today can be reduced to a single cause: we’ve remade Jesus into our modern image of what Christ should be instead of being faithful to the Jesus Christ of the Gospels.]]> false Most problems in the Church today can be reduced to a single cause: we’ve remade Jesus into our modern image of what Christ should be instead of being faithful to the Jesus Christ of the Gospels.]]> 00:32:50 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:02:50 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2398892 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-death-of-the-republic While infighting has become rampant in the MAGA movement, does it really matter? Has the Deep State already killed our country’s Democratic-Republic experiment?]]> false While infighting has become rampant in the MAGA movement, does it really matter? Has the Deep State already killed our country’s Democratic-Republic experiment?]]> 00:52:58 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:04:05 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2393294 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-purpose-of-the-mass The Mass is the most important activity Catholics engage in, yet I’ve found that most Catholics don’t really understand its purpose. We’ll break it down today.]]> false The Mass is the most important activity Catholics engage in, yet I’ve found that most Catholics don’t really understand its purpose. We’ll break it down today.]]> 00:36:03 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:58:20 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2389692 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/are-we-in-a-religious-war The current Israeli-American war against Iran involves the three great monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which imparts the conflict with serious religious implications. We’ll look at how this war is—and isn’t—a religious war.]]> false The current Israeli-American war against Iran involves the three great monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which imparts the conflict with serious religious implications. We’ll look at how this war is—and isn’t—a religious war.]]> 00:46:01 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2382834 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-coming-ai-apocalypse-isnt-what-you-think Whenever the looming threat of an AI-world is discussed, the biggest fear often expressed is a Terminator- or Matrix-like apocalypse that would wipe out the human race. That’s not going to happen, and it’s actually a distraction from the real apocalyptic threats posed by artificial intelligence.]]> false Whenever the looming threat of an AI-world is discussed, the biggest fear often expressed is a Terminator- or Matrix-like apocalypse that would wipe out the human race. That’s not going to happen, and it’s actually a distraction from the real apocalyptic threats posed by artificial intelligence.]]> 00:39:25 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:04:30 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2382143 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-unjust-war-with-iran With the launching of a US-Israeli war against Iran, we’ll look at this conflict from both a moral and political perspective.]]> false With the launching of a US-Israeli war against Iran, we’ll look at this conflict from both a moral and political perspective.]]> 00:54:41 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2375021 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-rosary-changed-my-life Even though the Rosary is immensely popular among Catholics, I’m convinced that its power is still underestimated. Learn how the Rosary changed my life and can change yours as well.]]> false Even though the Rosary is immensely popular among Catholics, I’m convinced that its power is still underestimated. Learn how the Rosary changed my life and can change yours as well.]]> 00:39:40 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2373956 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/jd-vance-the-great-catholic-political-hope-guest-frank-devito JD Vance is one of the most practicing Catholic politicians of our time…and he may be the next President of the United States. How should Catholics evaluate Vance and what could his impact be on the country and the Church going forward?]]> false JD Vance is one of the most practicing Catholic politicians of our time…and he may be the next President of the United States. How should Catholics evaluate Vance and what could his impact be on the country and the Church going forward?]]> 00:55:10