20 episodes

Kresta in the Afternoon is what Catholic radio has been missing: a daily conversation - personal, authentic and human. It looks at all of life through the lens of Scripture and the teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The scope is not limited to spiritual subjects...our host Al Kresta talks abortion, war, peace, dissent, old age, New Age, heavy metal, light eating, politics, church affairs, current events, family and marriage, movies and media, theology and apologetics, sports, crime and business. It's talk radio where God matters.

Ave Maria Radio: Kresta in the Afternoon Al Kresta - Host

- Religion & Spirituality
- 4.7 • 256 Ratings

- FEB 2, 2023
Kresta in the Afternoon – February 2, 2023 - Hour 1

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 2, 2023 - Hour 1

We discuss religion in the Public Square with James Patterson.
- 59 min
- FEB 2, 2023
Kresta in the Afternoon – February 2, 2023 - Hour 2

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 2, 2023 - Hour 2

Today we celebrate the feast of the Presentation in the Temple, and explore how the Temple was the center of the Jewish world with Steven Smith.
- 59 min
- FEB 1, 2023
Kresta in the Afternoon – February 1, 2023 - Hour 1

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 1, 2023 - Hour 1

What are the worst decisions in the history of the Supreme Court? John Czarnetzky weighs in. Also, Monica Miller tells us what happened in the trial of Mark Houck and Jason Thacker explains the potential - and limits - of AI Chatbots.
- 59 min
- FEB 1, 2023
Kresta in the Afternoon – February 1, 2023 - Hour 2

Kresta in the Afternoon – February 1, 2023 - Hour 2

David Fagerberg helps us understand the deeper meaning of the Sacraments. Also, David Bonagura celebrates the importance of Catholic teachers and Terry Mattingly examines press coverage of Pope Francis' comments about homosexuality.
- 59 min
- JAN 31, 2023
Kresta in the Afternoon – January 31, 2023 - Hour 1

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 31, 2023 - Hour 1

What do President Biden's recent comments on abortion have to do with the murder of Tyre Nichols? Al explains. Also, Robert Royal introduces us to the thought of Charles Peguy and Fr. Charlie Lana shares St. John Bosco's lessons on Confession.
- 59 min
- JAN 31, 2023
Kresta in the Afternoon – January 31, 2023 - Hour 2

Kresta in the Afternoon – January 31, 2023 - Hour 2

A new survey found that kids' mental health is the primary concern for parents. We'll take a look with Dr. Greg Popcak, and Darrick Taylor shares how studying Luther helped him become Catholic.
- 59 min

4.7 out of 5

256 Ratings

I learn something new with each episode

Al Kresta has truly insightful perspective on the issues of the day, life experience and is so well read. His insights are truly breathtaking, the guests are world class. Give Kresta in the Afternoon a listen. Oh and he’s Catholic too…

Digs deep

Al Kresta is an extremely deep thinker who’s coverage of all things Catholic is extraordinary. He covers literature both old and new, Papal news and interpretations of it, has super guests..Priests, Canon lawyers…history lessons of the biblical kind…you name it he has read about or interviewed someone who has. It is a fabulous show and network.