The Conor Gallagher Show

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Trailer

2:55 - Introduction

6:16 - Praying to Padre Pio for a Child

12:40 - Padre's Pio's Early Life

23:31 - Padre Pio's Health Problems and the Stigmata

36:56 - Padre Pio's Fame in His Own Lifetime

51:02 - Investigations into the Authenticity of the Stigmata

1:13:17 - Pio's Supernatural Knowledge in the Confessional and Beyond

1:36:59 - The Work of the Saint Pio Foundation

My Confirmation Saint: Robert Bellarmine - The Man Who Battled the Protestant Revolt | Shaun McAfee Sep 17, 2026

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Who was St. Robert Bellarmine— the humble, unassuming man who become one of the Catholic Church’s greatest defenders during the Protestant Reformation? Shaun McAfee, biographer of Robert Bellarmine and author of many books, joins Conor for a deep dive into Bellarmine’s life. In this episode you will learn about his defense of Catholic teaching against the Reformers, his monumental, 9-million word work - The Controversies, the real story of his role in the complicated Galileo controversy, and much more.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Trailer

2:51 - Introduction

6:50 - Who Was Robert Bellarmine?

15:15 - His Historical Context: The Protestant Reformation

1:01:22 - The Galileo Controversy

1:18:25 - Robert’s Sanctity

1:23:20 - Hell and Its Torments

1:34:30 - St. Robert Bellarmine’s Legacy

The Annulment Scandal No One Is Talking About | John Clark Sep 10, 2026

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Is the Church quietly undermining the permanence of marriage by making annulments too easy? Conor sits down with author John Clark to examine the Church’s modern “annulment culture,” asking whether marriage is truly being treated as the sacrament it is. They discuss the rise of annulments, changes to the Church’s tribunal process, the suffering of abandoned spouses, and the historical defense of marriage from Catherine of Aragon to Humanae Vitae. Tune in for an impassioned defense of the permanence of marriage—and a challenge to the Church to recover the sacramental vision of marriage that has been lost in the modern annulment culture.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Trailer

3:08 - Introduction

5:50 - Staggering US Annulment Statistics

17:00 - Why John Wrote His Book on Annulments

22:05 - The Limits of the Annulment Process

37:18 - The Story of Catherine of Aragon & King Henry VIII

51:26 - The Lambeth Conference, Casti Connubii, and Humanae Vitae

1:11:47 - How Changes to Canon Law Impacted Marriage

1:26:04 - How to Build Strong Marriages

1:34:49 - Pope Leo’s Comments on “False Mercy”

Generational Curses: Exorcism Expert on Sin, Grace, and Spiritual Freedom | Dan Schneider Sep 02, 2026

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Can the sins of our ancestors affect us today? Dan Schneider joins Conor to explore the Catholic understanding of generational curses, how the effects of sin can pass from one generation to the next, and the role of angels and demons in spiritual warfare. This episode offers a profound explanation of how the spiritual battles of previous generations can continue to shape our own lives—and what we can do to break the cycle and find freedom in Christ.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Trailer

2:45 - Introduction

5:03 - How Can the Sins of My Father Affect Me?

15:27 - Natural Effects Vs. Supernatural Effects

25:19 - Angels and God’s Providence at Work

33:55 - Freemasons

44:09 - The Importance of the Spiritual Authority Structure

1:15:06 - Child Possession in the Bible

1:25:19 - The Song of Songs & God’s Love for Us

1:38:25 - Syncretism & Modernism

2:04:21 - Hope and the Providence of God

SAINT Chesterton? The Compelling Case for His Canonization | Dale Ahlquist Aug 26, 2026

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Could G.K. Chesterton one day be declared a saint? Dale Ahlquist of the American Chesterton Society joins Conor to talk about Chesterton’s life, his conversion to Catholicism, his greatest works, and his enduring defense of faith, reason, common sense, and truth. They explore why Chesterton remains so relevant today—and why his joyful, unconventional approach to Catholicism continues to inspire so many.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Trailer

2:59 - Introduction

4:40 - Why Chesterton’s Enemies Were His Friends

10:09 - How Dale First Discovered Chesterton

12:56 - Chesterton: Author and Reader

26:26 - How Dale Founded the Society of G.K. Chesterton

31:21 - The Cause for the Canonization of G.K. Chesterton

45:30 - His Books: Orthodoxy

53:04 - His Books: The Everlasting Man

57:34 - Chesterton and the Book of Job

1:03:30 - His Books: What’s Wrong With the World

1:12:57 - His Books: The Biographies of St. Francis & St. Thomas Aquinas

1:17:17 - Chesterton on Feminism & Contraception

1:20:15 - Chesterton’s Personal Life

1:31:21 - His Books: The Father Brown Stories

1:43:38 - Chesterton Trivia & Closing Comments

De Montfort: True Devotion to Mary | Scott Smith Aug 15, 2026

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Who was St. Louis de Montfort - the saint whose teachings on Mary have profoundly impacted saints and popes for centuries? Scott Smith joins Conor to explore this great saint’s life and spirituality, his devotion to the Rosary, his works True Devotion to Mary and The Secret of the Rosary, and his profound teaching on Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Discover why St. Louis de Montfort called Mary the sure and easy way to Jesus—and why his Marian spirituality matters for you today.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Trailer

1:36 - Introduction

6:46 - Who Was Louis de Montfort?

28:32 - The Vendee Region & the French Revolution

41:57 - An Overview of His Major Works

53:06 - Secret of the Rosary

1:00:41 - True Devotion to Mary

1:06:53 - Marian Typology

1:29:09 - Why Mary is the “Easy” Way to Jesus

1:36:25 - A Pilgrimage to France and the Sites of St. Louis de Montfort

The Dominicans are BOOMING. Here's Why. | Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, OP Aug 08, 2026

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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 Dominican community looks like, and how a life of study, contemplation and community nourishes the mission of preaching Christ to the world.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Trailer

1:45 - Sister Mary Madeline's Vocation Story

12:10 - Saint Dominic

30:06 - Prayer

35:11 - Community Life

52:43 - Study

1:01:23 - Preaching

1:06:00 - How Parents Can Help Their Older Kids Discern a Religious Vocation

Buy Dirt. Build Community. Be Human. | The Catholic Land Movement Aug 01, 2026

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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 AI, the importance of subsidiarity and community, and how reconnecting with the created world can help restore a more human, virtuous, and deeply Catholic way of living.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Trailer

1:43 - Michael & Andrew’s Experience Living on the Land

9:39 - How Living on the Land Nourishes a Contemplative Life

25:20 - Negative Effects of Suburbia and Technology on Human Flourishing

43:40 - The History & Origins of the Catholic Land Movement

1:23:25 - How Can “Regular” Catholic Suburban Families Incorporate These Principles?

1:43:05 - Artificial Intelligence

2:05:55 - The Future of the Catholic Land Movement

Warrior-Monks: The REAL History of the Knights Templar | Matthew Weller Jul 22, 2026

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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 Crusades, the Templars' military and financial innovations, the accusations that led to their dramatic downfall, and the enduring legends surrounding their connection to the Holy Grail, Freemasonry, and hidden treasures.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Trailer

1:25 - Introduction & Matthew's Background

5:31 - Matthew's Gift for Conor

15:48 - Who Were the Templars?

17:40 - Correcting Misconceptions about the First Crusade

28:37 - The Need to Protect Pilgrims in the Holy Land

46:15 - The Templars and the Second Crusade

51:20 - The Misconception about the Templars' Wealth

1:00:10 - The Battle of Hattin and the Loss of Jerusalem

1:04:28 - The Tragic Fall of the Templars

1:17:46 - Legacy and Myths

Why Every Catholic Should Read Saint Bonaventure | Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB Jul 15, 2026

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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. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bonaventure combined profound holiness with brilliant scholarship. Together they discuss his spiritual writings, his reflections on Christ’s Passion in The Seven Last Words of Christ, and why his vision of prayer, wisdom, and union with God remains essential for Catholics today.

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