Crisis Point
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- 10 Nov 2026
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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."
Episodios 25
Trump Is an Honest Pagan
President Trump told Ross Douthat he can't forgive his enemies: "I do hate some of my enemies and I always will." Eric Sammons calls him an honest pagan, which beats a fake Christian. But is honesty enough to …
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President Trump told Ross Douthat he can't forgive his enemies: "I do hate some of my enemies and I always will." Eric Sammons calls him an honest pagan, which beats a fake Christian. But is honesty enough to get to heaven?How Trump Threw It All Away
Democrats flipped the House and Senate. Trump says he wasn't on the ballot; Vance says "the reason we lost is the war." Eric Sammons on how one man tore up the coalition, Virginia's marriage and abortion votes …
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Democrats flipped the House and Senate. Trump says he wasn't on the ballot; Vance says "the reason we lost is the war." Eric Sammons on how one man tore up the coalition, Virginia's marriage and abortion votes, and why Catholics can't trust either party.Why Won't Bishops Say Muslims Need Christ?
A cardinal says the Church is "not there to convert." Italy's bishops teach Islam from fact sheets co-written with Muslim scholars. Why won't bishops say Muslims need Christ? Eric Sammons on Vesco, Cardinal …
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A cardinal says the Church is "not there to convert." Italy's bishops teach Islam from fact sheets co-written with Muslim scholars. Why won't bishops say Muslims need Christ? Eric Sammons on Vesco, Cardinal Sarah, and Dominus Iesus.Bishop Barron Fires Back at a Cardinal: "Excuse Me, but…What?"
A cardinal says the Church is "not there to convert." Bishop Barron: "Excuse me, but…what?…I would resign and get an honest job." Finally, a bishop publicly defending the Great Commission.
Why Are U.S. Bishops Apologizing for Praying Over Trump?
Twelve U.S. bishops prayed over Trump in the Oval Office, and within days, five were publicly apologizing for it. Today on Crisis Point, we look at the meltdown over the event.
The Cure Is the Disease? The Vatican's New Document "Venite ad Me"
The Vatican's new document on passing on the faith knows the house is on fire, and its prescription is more of the same gasoline we've poured on it for 60 years.
Why Are Conservative Catholics Embracing Fr. James Martin?
Fr. James Martin recently carried the monstrance in the Napa Institute's NYC Eucharistic procession and sat for a friendly Pillar interview. Why are conservative Catholics suddenly embracing him?
When the Pope Is Sick: Who Runs the Church?
Pope Leo XIV just had surgery for lung cancer. What happens to the Church when the pope is sick? There's no vice pope, so who's in charge?
The New AI Religion
Silicon Valley says it's building a god. We’ll discuss the new AI religion, Anthropic's push on AI consciousness, and the Catholic response.
The Cornell Case: How We Got Here
The horrific nature of the now-infamous Cornell case should make every good-willed person ask: how did we get here? How has our society become so debased? We’ll explore the factors that led to our cultural demise.
When the Vatican Is Wrong
The Vatican has come out strongly against the death penalty, and now it is convening a conference on Amoris Laetitia, which approved reception of Communion for divorced couples. What should a Catholic do when …
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The Vatican has come out strongly against the death penalty, and now it is convening a conference on Amoris Laetitia, which approved reception of Communion for divorced couples. What should a Catholic do when he disagrees with these viewpoints?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.
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?
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?
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?
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 …
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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?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?
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?
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.
The Conversion Explosion That Wasn’t
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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 …
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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.
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