The Conor Gallagher Show

Why are vocations surging in the Dominican Order today? Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, O.P. joins Conor again to explore the rich spiritual tradition of the Dominican Order, from its origins under St. Dominic to the four pillars that shape Dominican life: prayer, common life, study, and preaching. Sr. Mary Madeline shares what drew her to religious life, what daily life in a Dominic...

Is modern life making us happier—or pulling us further from God, family, and one another? Mike Thomas and Andrew Ewell of the American Catholic Land Movement join Conor to discuss why so many Catholics are rediscovering a simpler, land-based way of life rooted in prayer, family, and meaningful work. Together they explore Catholic social teaching, distributism, technology and ...

Who were the Knights Templar—and how much of what we've been told is actually true? Matthew Weller joins Conor to separate history from myth, exploring the origins of the Templars during the Crusades, their unique calling as warrior-monks, and the spiritual mission that shaped one of the most misunderstood orders in Church history. Together they examine the purpose of the Cru...

Who was St. Bonaventure, and why does the Church honor him as the Seraphic Doctor? In this episode, Fr. Robert Nixon—Benedictine monk, scholar, and translator—joins Conor to explore the remarkable life of one of the greatest saints and theologians in Catholic history. From his miraculous healing through the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi to his friendship with St. Thom...

Why does God give the Church Eucharistic miracles? Shaun McAfee joins Conor to explore some of the Church's most extraordinary Eucharistic miracles, from Lanciano and Bolsena to Siena and beyond, examining what history, science, and Catholic tradition reveal about these remarkable events. Along the way, they discuss the Real Presence, why miracles strengthen rather than repla...