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." Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:58:01 +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 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 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:06:35 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2499103 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/what-sspx-supporters-and-critics-each-get-wrong The upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations have revealed the woeful state of Catholic catechesis, both from its critics and its supporters.]]> false The upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations have revealed the woeful state of Catholic catechesis, both from its critics and its supporters.]]> 00:35:08 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:55:45 +0000 Crisis Magazine https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/42865/episode/2495210 https://crisis-point-1.castos.com/episodes/is-the-sspx-still-needed The SSPX says it needs to consecrate new bishops in order for it to survive. But that raises the question: does it really need to survive?]]> false The SSPX says it needs to consecrate new bishops in order for it to survive. But that raises the question: does it really need to survive?]]> 00:45:05 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