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Crisis Magazine 25 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

Crisis Point is a podcast from Crisis Magazine, a leading American Catholic publication. Hosted by editor-in-chief Eric Sammons, it offers Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. The show features discussions with prominent Catholics on current issues.

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Explaining the Vatican’s SSPX Decrees Jul 2, 2026 00:28:44 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?

The Crisis in the Church Jun 30, 2026 00:50:16 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?

Disclosure Dud Jun 26, 2026 00:35:21 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.

Why Catholic Bishops Love Islam Jun 23, 2026 00:44:11 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.

What SSPX Supporters and Critics Each Get Wrong Jun 19, 2026 00:35:08 The upcoming SSPX episcopal consecrations have revealed the woeful state of Catholic catechesis, both from its critics and its supporters.

Is the SSPX Still Needed? Jun 16, 2026 00:45:05 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?

AI, Aliens, and Demons Jun 4, 2026 00:48:08 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.

Initial Thoughts on Magnifica Humanitas May 26, 2026 00:41:48 We take a look at Pope Leo’s highly anticipated encyclical on AI, which was released with much fanfare this week.

The Betrayal of MAGA May 21, 2026 00:38:53 Thomas Massie’s defeat in his primary election shows that the Republican Party is Trump’s Party. But is that a good thing?

Against Catholic Zionism May 19, 2026 00:48:20 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.

How Catholic is the SSPX? May 15, 2026 00:37:41 As the SSPX episcopal consecrations approach, both the Vatican and the Society are issuing battling statements. Is there hope for a reconciliation?

Pope Leo After One Year May 12, 2026 00:48:26 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?

Two Religions in One Church May 5, 2026 00:44:01 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?

Can Being Nice Save the World? (Guest: Robert Greving) May 1, 2026 01:03:38 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.

The Tragedy of the Ecumenical Movement Apr 28, 2026 00:43:26 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.

Exploring Our Origins: How Evolution Contradicts Both Faith and Reason (Guest: Steve Greene) Apr 24, 2026 01:21:35 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.

Responding to Trump Defenders & Leo Critics Apr 21, 2026 00:55:16 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.

The Church is the New Israel (Guest: Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas) Apr 17, 2026 01:15:43 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.

Pope Leo vs. President Trump: Whose Side Are You On? Apr 14, 2026 00:43:23 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?

The Catholic Understanding of Salvation Apr 2, 2026 00:26:59 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.

Are Catholic Converts Antisemitic? Mar 31, 2026 00:45:08 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?

Why Communion in the Hand Should Be Banned Mar 27, 2026 00:40:14 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.

The Return of the Pachamama Mar 24, 2026 00:39:46 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?

Remaking Jesus Mar 20, 2026 00:32:50 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.

The Death of the Republic Mar 17, 2026 00:52:58 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?

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