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, 01 Oct 2026 20:02:16 +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, 01 Oct 2026 20:02:16 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2640297 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-age-of-algorithms-ai-and-aliens We live in interesting times, with algorithms controlling our online behavior, machines taking over our thinking, and talk of alien visitations increasing. Kale Zelden joins Eric Sammons to break it all down.]]> false We live in interesting times, with algorithms controlling our online behavior, machines taking over our thinking, and talk of alien visitations increasing. Kale Zelden joins Eric Sammons to break it all down.]]> 01:51:07 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:57:30 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2636776 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/does-the-gop-deserve-our-support-in-the-midterms Many disaffected Trump voters are considering sitting out the 2026 midterm election. Is that justifiable? Can Catholics sit out this election? Should they?]]> false Many disaffected Trump voters are considering sitting out the 2026 midterm election. Is that justifiable? Can Catholics sit out this election? Should they?]]> 00:49:28 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:53:16 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2621475 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/what-is-the-crisis-in-catholicism-today Many Catholics talk about the crisis in the Church today, and many actions are defended in reaction to that crisis. But what exactly is the crisis and how should we respond to it?]]> false Many Catholics talk about the crisis in the Church today, and many actions are defended in reaction to that crisis. But what exactly is the crisis and how should we respond to it?]]> 00:41:37 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:23:15 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2615366 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/moving-past-traditionalist-debates More than a year into Pope Leo’s pontificate, and a few months after the SSPX episcopal consecrations, where is the traditional Catholic movement headed?]]> false More than a year into Pope Leo’s pontificate, and a few months after the SSPX episcopal consecrations, where is the traditional Catholic movement headed?]]> 01:12:01 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:54:18 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2612640 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/doomerism-is-a-spiritual-disease Last week’s AI scare is just the latest in a growing list of supposed existential threats to the world. Why is doomerism so popular, particularly in recent years, and what is the proper Catholic attitude toward these claims?]]> false Last week’s AI scare is just the latest in a growing list of supposed existential threats to the world. Why is doomerism so popular, particularly in recent years, and what is the proper Catholic attitude toward these claims?]]> 00:43:01 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:54:46 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2606835 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-reigning-of-the-shrew Increasingly our culture excuses all types of behavior from women, and exalts the most narcissistic behavior from them. How did this happen and how can we return to normalcy?]]> false Increasingly our culture excuses all types of behavior from women, and exalts the most narcissistic behavior from them. How did this happen and how can we return to normalcy?]]> 00:32:45 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:08:44 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2602397 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/charlie-kirk-and-the-fracturing-of-maga Since the murder of Charlie Kirk one year ago, the MAGA movement has fractured. What caused it, and can it be reunited before the midterms or even 2028?]]> false Since the murder of Charlie Kirk one year ago, the MAGA movement has fractured. What caused it, and can it be reunited before the midterms or even 2028?]]> 00:50:43 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:10:54 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2596058 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/debunking-ai-fears The growing sentiment against artificial intelligence, which is found particularly in the anti-datacenter movement, is often based on emotionalism, ignorance, and politics.]]> false The growing sentiment against artificial intelligence, which is found particularly in the anti-datacenter movement, is often based on emotionalism, ignorance, and politics.]]> 00:40:29 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:59:49 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2593728 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-conversion-explosion-that-wasnt Stories of large numbers of non-Catholics converting to Catholicism have filled social media in recent years. But what do the numbers really say about how many people are converting?]]> false Stories of large numbers of non-Catholics converting to Catholicism have filled social media in recent years. But what do the numbers really say about how many people are converting?]]> 00:47:14 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:58:17 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2586527 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/jewish-feminist-scholar-elected-president-of-catholic-biblical-association A Jewish feminist biblical scholar was recently elected president of the Catholic Biblical Association. How could such a thing happen?]]> false A Jewish feminist biblical scholar was recently elected president of the Catholic Biblical Association. How could such a thing happen?]]> 00:48:39 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:08:16 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2581544 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/will-only-a-few-be-saved The question of how many souls will be lost is a perennial question in Church history, with a variety of answers. But is it the right question to ask?]]> false The question of how many souls will be lost is a perennial question in Church history, with a variety of answers. But is it the right question to ask?]]> 00:31:03 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:58:01 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2577807 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-fate-of-traditionis-custodes Pope Leo and other Church leaders have been sending mixed signals regarding the future of the TLM. Will Traditionis Custodes remain the law of the Church, or will we return to the days of Summorum Pontificum?]]> false Pope Leo and other Church leaders have been sending mixed signals regarding the future of the TLM. Will Traditionis Custodes remain the law of the Church, or will we return to the days of Summorum Pontificum?]]> 00:42:58 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:08:28 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2572464 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/a-golden-or-gilded-age-part-ii Here's the completion of the last podcast (which was interrupted by a tornado) in which we give practical advice to both young and old on how to survive—and thrive—in an era of rising prices.]]> false Here's the completion of the last podcast (which was interrupted by a tornado) in which we give practical advice to both young and old on how to survive—and thrive—in an era of rising prices.]]> 00:26:03 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:01:04 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2569029 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/a-golden-or-gilded-age In spite of claims that we’re entering a “Golden Age,” many young people are struggling under the weight of rising prices. What can Catholics—both young and old—do to help?]]> false In spite of claims that we’re entering a “Golden Age,” many young people are struggling under the weight of rising prices. What can Catholics—both young and old—do to help?]]> 00:26:30 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2553955 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/arrested-for-life Almost forty years ago thousands of Christians were being arrested throughout the country for blocking abortion clinic doors. Here’s my first-hand account of what we did and why we did it—and how it changed the pro-life movement for both good and ill.]]> false Almost forty years ago thousands of Christians were being arrested throughout the country for blocking abortion clinic doors. Here’s my first-hand account of what we did and why we did it—and how it changed the pro-life movement for both good and ill.]]> 00:53:47 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:59:53 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2551236 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-problem-of-gay-priests Fr. James Martin recently argued that “gay” men should be ordained priests, in spite of explicit Vatican guidelines against the practice. What are the problems of ordaining even celibate men with same-sex attraction as priests?]]> false Fr. James Martin recently argued that “gay” men should be ordained priests, in spite of explicit Vatican guidelines against the practice. What are the problems of ordaining even celibate men with same-sex attraction as priests?]]> 00:48:49 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:13:16 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2545821 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/how-much-should-a-catholic-tithe When it comes to giving to the Church and to charity, how much of one’s income should Catholics give? We’ll look at what the Church has said over the years.]]> false When it comes to giving to the Church and to charity, how much of one’s income should Catholics give? We’ll look at what the Church has said over the years.]]> 00:35:27 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:46:05 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2541356 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/deliver-us-from-black-pilling For those who recognize the severe crisis in the Church, there’s a temptation to black-pill: to see only the chaff and none of the wheat. But that’s another way Satan pulls souls away from God.]]> false For those who recognize the severe crisis in the Church, there’s a temptation to black-pill: to see only the chaff and none of the wheat. But that’s another way Satan pulls souls away from God.]]> 00:39:57 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:19 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2535565 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/10-pillars-of-catholic-family-life In today’s world, creating a sane and sanctifying home life is incredibly difficult. Here are ten pillars to increase your chances of success.]]> false In today’s world, creating a sane and sanctifying home life is incredibly difficult. Here are ten pillars to increase your chances of success.]]> 00:37:19 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:03 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2532095 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/candace-conspiracy-craziness Candace Owens has created a podcasting empire based on wild conspiracy theories, but the Tyler Robinson trial is revealing cracks in the facade. We’ll look both at her and the problem of internet “personalities.”]]> false Candace Owens has created a podcasting empire based on wild conspiracy theories, but the Tyler Robinson trial is revealing cracks in the facade. We’ll look both at her and the problem of internet “personalities.”]]> 00:46:37 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:55:51 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2523696 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/can-we-still-unite-the-clans For years the “Unite the Clans” movement tried to bring all traditional Catholic groups together under a common cause. Is this still possible after the SSPX consecrations?]]> false For years the “Unite the Clans” movement tried to bring all traditional Catholic groups together under a common cause. Is this still possible after the SSPX consecrations?]]> 00:45:28 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2514586 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/explaining-the-vaticans-sspx-decrees The Vatican issues two decrees related to the SSPX episcopal consecrations, one on the penalties imposed and another on the procedures for those who wish to leave the SSPX. Who exactly is excommunicated, and does this mean a Catholic can’t attend an SSPX Mass?]]> false The Vatican issues two decrees related to the SSPX episcopal consecrations, one on the penalties imposed and another on the procedures for those who wish to leave the SSPX. Who exactly is excommunicated, and does this mean a Catholic can’t attend an SSPX Mass?]]> 00:28:44 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:18 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2511077 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/the-crisis-in-the-church The key issue surrounding the upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations is whether they are justified by a “crisis” in today’s Church. Is there a crisis, and if so, what is its nature and what responses are legitimate?]]> false The key issue surrounding the upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations is whether they are justified by a “crisis” in today’s Church. Is there a crisis, and if so, what is its nature and what responses are legitimate?]]> 00:50:16 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:20:30 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2506886 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/disclosure-dud Stephen Spielberg’s big-budget movie “Disclosure Day” is a failed attempt to capture our fascination with aliens and the spiritual consequences their disclosure might bring.]]> false Stephen Spielberg’s big-budget movie “Disclosure Day” is a failed attempt to capture our fascination with aliens and the spiritual consequences their disclosure might bring.]]> 00:35:21 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:51:05 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2503435 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/why-catholic-bishops-love-islam Recently the Archbishop of Detroit spoke of Islam as if he were himself a devout Muslim. Sadly, this is just the latest example in a decades-long love affair between the Catholic hierarchy and Islam.]]> false Recently the Archbishop of Detroit spoke of Islam as if he were himself a devout Muslim. Sadly, this is just the latest example in a decades-long love affair between the Catholic hierarchy and Islam.]]> 00:44:11