Crisis Point
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.
Episodes
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 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 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 pro-life movement for both good and ill.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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?
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