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 • 263 Ratings

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.

    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 27, 2024 - Hour 1

    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 27, 2024 - Hour 1

    Zubair Simonson shares how observing Ramadan in his youth and Lent after his conversion changed his understanding of fasting, and Dave Vacheresse reminisces on his work with Mother Angelica, who died on this day in 2016.

    • 59 min
    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 27, 2024 - Hour 2

    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 27, 2024 - Hour 2

    Why did a prominent Cardinal say he imagines the Church as a rainbow? We talk with Matthew Bunson, and Lucas Webber explains why he predicted an ISIS attack on Russia nearly a year ago. 

    • 59 min
    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 26, 2024 - Hour 1

    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 26, 2024 - Hour 1

    We remember the remarkable life of evangelist Steve Clark, looking back at a conversation about the connection between the Old and New Testaments. 

    • 59 min
    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 26, 2024 - Hour 2

    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 26, 2024 - Hour 2

    Sean Forrest updates us on the chaos in Haiti and Ken Craycraft discusses how to be ‘distinctly Catholic’ in a polarized political world.

    • 59 min
    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 25, 2024 - Hour 1

    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 25, 2024 - Hour 1

    Steve Ray walks us through the history and Biblical significance of the Stations of the Cross.

    • 59 min
    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 25, 2024 - Hour 2

    Kresta in the Afternoon – March 25, 2024 - Hour 2

    Sandra Miesel gives us a look at the history of crucifixion art and Jimmy Akin helps us respond to Holy Week doubters.

    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
263 Ratings

263 Ratings

SeniorSis ,

Al et All

Al, Marcus Peter, Matthew Bunson, Monica Miller and a plethora
of exceptional hosts and guests fill your heart and mind with knowledge that you wish you had learned earlier in life. Catholicism, every layer, every corner. It will fill your soul, mind and heart. Brilliant programming that is a joy to listen to everyday via podcast. The Ave Maria network is enriching all day long.
Appreciate you..NC fan

pjb2010 ,

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…

mhendl ,

Great program!

This is always a great program to listen to. The topics are relevant and interesting and very thought provoking. Thank you Kresta!

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