The Conor Gallagher Show

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

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

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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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Trailer
1:45 - Introduction
2:58 - The Life of St. Bonaventure
18:04 - The Seven Last Words of Christ
44:46 - The Significance of St. Bonaventure Today

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 replace faith, how the Church investigates modern claims, and what these signs can teach us about approaching the Eucharist with greater reverence, wonder, and devotion.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Trailer
1:43 - Why Does God Perform Eucharistic Miracles?
14:00 - Is Transubstantiation Already a Miracle?
20:19 - Different Types of Eucharistic Miracle
22:31 - Lanciano
29:30 - Bolsena
36:29 - Two Polish Eucharistic Miracles
38:57 - Blessed Imelda Lambertini
41:04 - Simon Stock
45:08 - Siena
53:06 - Scientific Studies of Eucharistic Miracles
59:29 - Carlo Acutis
1:02:06 - Are Eucharistic Miracles Still Happening Today?
1:08:34 - Eucharistic Miracles and the Bible

Satan and his demons are targeting your family—but his attacks are often far more subtle than most Catholics realize. Exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger explains why the devil's primary strategy is often not dramatic possession, but subtle attacks on our thoughts, perceptions, and relationships. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, years of experience as an exorcist, and the wisdom of the saints, he reveals how resentment, distorted assumptions, and the loss of daily self-sacrifice slowly erode marriages and family life—and what Catholics can do to resist these attacks. He also highlights God's providence, the purpose of suffering, spiritual discipline, the reality of the occult, and how to achieve holiness in a world increasingly marked by spiritual conflict.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Trailer
1:34 - Introduction
2:24 - The Book of Job
16:16 - How God Uses Demons As Part of His Divine Plan
22:32 - How Demons Attack Marriages by Altering Our Perceptions of Each Other
36:36 - The Epstein Issue
41:10 - The Influence of the Occult in the Broader Culture
59:34 - Do Most People Go to Hell?
1:11:11 - Rapid Fire Questions