The Hidden Saintly Scholar Who Wrote the #2 Bestseller of All Time | Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB
Join Conor for a captivating conversation with Benedictine monk and respected translator of medieval Latin texts, Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB. Together they explore the life and legacy of Thomas à Kempis, the little known author of The Imitation of Christ—the second bestselling book in history after the Bible.Fr. Nixon shares insights from his scholarship on Kempis’s writings and unpacks the enduring spiritual themes found throughout his work: humility, detachment, readiness for a holy death, and the timeless virtues at the heart of Catholic spirituality. This is a rich and inspiring discussion for anyone seeking deeper understanding of the Christian tradition and the spiritual wisdom of the saints.💲Use coupon code KEMPIS for free shipping when you buy a copy of The Imitation of Christ: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-imitation-of-christ/👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cdeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722CHAPTERS0:00 - Trailer1:33 - Introduction2:47 - Who Was Thomas A Kempis?23:12 - The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis42:25 - Humility and the Elevation of the Mind to God by Thomas A Kempis01:09:02 - Meditations on Death by Thomas A Kempis01:58:38 - What Virtues Can We Learn from Thomas A Kempis’s Life?2:04:42 - Fr. Robert’s Favorite Kempis Book
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Trust the Medical Experts? Making TRULY Informed Decisions for Your Child’s Health | Dr. Bob Sears
Dr. Bob Sears - the most loved and hated pediatrician in America - joins Conor and Ashley for a candid conversation about vaccines, medical freedom, and the growing crisis of trust in modern pediatrics. They discuss how today’s vaccine schedule expanded so dramatically, why parents are asking more questions than ever, and how financial and institutional pressures shape the care families receive. Tune in for a thoughtful, challenging, and accessible conversation for parents seeking clarity, courage, and medical transparency.Henry Ford Health Vaccine Study: https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/Entered-into-hearing-record-Impact-of-Childhood-Vaccination-on-Short-and-Long-Term-Chronic-Health-Outcomes-in-Children-A-Birth-Cohort-Study.pdf👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cdeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722CHAPTERS0:00 - Trailer1:40 - Who Is Dr. Bob Sears?9:30 - The CDC Vaccine Schedule19:16 - The Financial Incentives Influencing Pediatricians28:01 - Pharmaceutical Companies and Medical Policy55:08 - Bob’s Backstory1:27:50 - Walking Through the Vaccines: Polio, Chickenpox, MMR, etc.2:09:50 - The Gallagher Family Experience with Pediatricians2:16:00 - Bob’s Prediction for the Future of Pediatric Care2:22:08 - Bob’s Current Projects2:28:33 - The Vaccine Book Companion Podcast2:35:44 - Conclusion
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John Paul II Vs Gender Ideology: The Pope’s PROPHETIC Theology of the Body | Dr. John Grabowski
Catholic moral theologian Dr. John Grabowski joins the Conor Gallagher Show to unpack a seemingly simple yet controversial question: What does it mean to be male and female — and how did society become so confused about it?Offering a unique combination of deep theological insight and familiarity with the relevant scientific literature, Dr. Grabowski explains how gender ideology emerged, why it spread so quickly, and why Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body offers a comprehensive Catholic response to the cultural confusion it has generated. Together they explore:- The roots of gender ideology — from feminist thinkers Simone de Beauvoir and Judith Butler to Marxism, existentialism, post-modernism, and the rise of relativism.- How JPII’s Theology of the Body directly addresses today’s confusions.- The spiritual and pastoral dimensions of helping those with gender dysphoria- How Pope Leo can confront issues like gender confusion, the rise of AI, and social fragmentation.- And where the culture may be heading in the next decade.If you want to be reminded of the dignity of the human person and the biblical truth about our creation as male and female - then this is the conversation for you. 💲Use code GENDER to get 30% off Dr. Grabowski’s Book, Unraveling Gender: The Battle Over Sexual Difference: https://tanbooks.com/contemporary-issues/social-issues/unraveling-gender-the-battle-over-sexual-difference/👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cdeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722CHAPTERS0:00 - Trailer1:52 - How Scott Hahn Described Dr. Grabowski to Conor 3:50 - Dr. Grabowski’s Academic Background12:10 - The Relationship Between Body and Soul13:10 - The Roots of Gender Ideology20:50 - How Gender Ideologues Control Language25:47 - The Subject Experience of Gender Dysphoria31:20 - Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB)43:20 - Benedict, Francis, and Leo on Gender Ideology46:57 - How Pope Leo Can Offer Guidance on Artificial Intelligence 52:52 - Catholic Social Teaching58:58 - The Three Revolutions: Industrial, Sexual, and Technical1:10:10 - Women’s Sports1:14:14 - Is this a Fad Or Here to Stay?1:16:04 - St. John Paul II, St. Joan of Arc, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux 1:18:51 - This is a Spiritual Battle
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They Built a LIFE-SIZE Noah’s Ark: Genesis, the Flood, & the Case for a Young Earth | Bryan Osborne
Are Noah’s Ark and a global flood compatible with the modern scientific and historical perspectives we hold today?Join Conor and Bryan Osborne from Answers in Genesis as they discuss the incredible story of building the Ark Encounter in Kentucky, real-world shipbuilding techniques that Noah could have employed, and why ancient cultures across the globe all preserve flood traditions. They also discuss how evolutionary assumptions have shaped modern science — and why Bryan is convinced that challenging those assumptions is essential for understanding the Bible’s historical credibility. Tune in to hear about:- The engineering behind the construction of a life-sized ark- Evolution vs Creationism - Dinosaurs, the fossil record, and carbon dating- And why Genesis is foundational for understanding Christ and the GospelWhether you’re a young earth creationist, a committed evolutionist, or someone simply curious about Genesis and early world history, this episode offers clarity, depth, and a fascinating perspective into one of the most beloved Biblical events in Salvation History. 🌐 Learn more about the Ark Encounter: https://arkencounter.com💲Use code GENESIS to get 30% off any bible at TAN Books: https://tanbooks.com/bibles/👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cdeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722CHAPTERS0:00 Trailer1:28 Introduction2:58 Bryan’s Story and Answers in Genesis’s Mission 5:02 Building a Life Size Noah’s Ark: The Ark Encounter25:45 The Scale of the Ark27:47 How Long Would It Have Taken for Noah to Build the Ark?34:24 How the Flood Impacted Humanity and the Planet35:55 Where Did Noah Get All the Wood?40:19 The Flood Was More Than Just Rain…44:40 Conor’s Skepticism of the Scientific Community49:07 Observational Science Vs Historical Science53:30 How Many Animals Would Have Been on the Ark?1:07:00 The Problem of Evil1:12:57 Creation Museum Exhibits: Why God Would Have Flooded the World1:20:25 Did Man Live with Dinosaurs?1:38:45 Does Carbon Dating Show the World Is Millions of Years Old?1:54:04 Harmonizing Seeing Distant Stars and the Size of the Universe with a Young Earth2:04:47 Death Before Sin? Why the Creation-Evolution Debate Matters2:14:56 How the Ark Would Have Survived the Flood2:25:45 Re-populating the World after the Flood2:34:55 Closing Thoughts#Catholic #bible #creation #creationism #fossilrecord #dinosaur #noah #ark #faith #christianity
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Why Catholics CAN’T Be Libertarian: The Lie That Poisoned Both Left and Right | Patrick Deneen
Can a faithful Catholic truly be a libertarian? Patrick Deneen joins Conor Gallagher for a riveting takedown of one of the most seductive lies in modern politics. In this powerful conversation, Deneen exposes how both left and right libertarianism—born of the same liberal root—have poisoned our culture, eroded the family, and hollowed out the soul of the West. He reveals how the obsession with “freedom” without virtue leads not to flourishing, but to fragmentation, isolation, and despair.From the collapse of community and the rise of elite disconnection to the spiritual emptiness of consumerism, this episode confronts the political and moral decay shaping our times. Deneen calls for a radical return to faith, prayer, and the common good—anchored in a mixed constitution that restores balance between leaders and ordinary people.Prepare for a thought-provoking challenge to everything you think you know about politics, freedom, and what it means to live as a Catholic in the modern world.👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cde Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722CHAPTERS00:01 Trailer05:53 Public Awakening Post-COVID08:42 Synthesis of Left and Right Ideologies11:02 Political Orders and Human Nature14:23 The Evolution of Liberal Order18:22 Consumerism as a Societal Philosophy21:32 Transgenderism and the Limits of Liberal Freedom24:04 Theological Underpinnings of Modern Political Movements27:38 The Illusion of Conservatism in a Liberal Framework30:24 Community Values vs. Market Logic34:55 Populism as a Reaction to Market Liberalism37:51 The Role of Education in Political Divides41:10 Despotism vs. Anarchy in Political Orders44:48 Elites and Their Disconnect from Society50:15 The Revolt of the Elites and Its Implications53:44 Noblesse Oblige: The Duty of the Elite57:06 The Body of Christ: Unity in Diversity1:00:23 Elitism and the Disconnect from Ordinary Citizens1:06:00 Expertise vs. Common Sense1:11:52 Understanding the Common Good1:20:08 Property Ownership and Community Investment1:25:26 Family Management Insights1:28:08 Introducing Aristopopulism1:33:14 The Need for a Mixed Constitution1:37:46 The Importance of Prayer in Society1:41:45 Exploring The Angelus Artwork1:44:45 Cultural Reflections in Media1:47:09 Rethinking Religious Liberty#libertarianism #catholicchurch #catholicfaith #politics #podcast #capitalism
The Conor Gallagher Show is a podcast focused on the essence of what truly matters. From his unique perspective as a traditional Catholic, father of sixteen children, and CEO of multiple businesses, Conor tackles topics of substance. From raising kids, homesteading, and publishing classic books to spiritual warfare, woke ideology, and the Deep State, join Conor for fascinating conversations that shed new light on the ongoing journey of our second conversion.