The John-Henry Westen Show

Dr. Pat Castle, founder of Life Runners, talks about the world’s largest pro-life relay: the “Across America Relay," sharing how 25,000 members in 50 nations unite in bold public witness, wearing shirts marked “Remember the Unborn” as acts of evangelization. From 5,000-mile relays to simple daily gestures, Castle reveals how faith, sacrifice, and unity can confront a culture of death and save lives, one soul at a time.

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Jason Evert takes you to the front lines of the culture war with a backpack, a rosary, and a message the world doesn’t want young people to hear. Through his JP2 Trails project, he’s guiding men and women through rugged terrain and deeper spiritual battles: chastity, vocation, and identity. From confronting porn addiction to reclaiming modesty and countering gender ideology, Evert doesn’t hold back. With raw honesty and deep hope, ...

Jonathan Kuplack didn’t run 101 ultramarathons in 101 days for glory, but to reignite a fire in young men’s souls. He shares how physical suffering, endurance, and mission can awaken true Catholic masculinity. Through his nonprofit Sebaste, inspired by the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste, Kuplack mentors boys into men of faith, grit, and joy. He exposes how phones, comfort, and passivity are sabotaging a generation, and offers a radical alte...

Father Aaron Williams reveals the surprising truth behind The Ritual, a new horror film panned by critics but praised by Catholics for its reverent portrayal of exorcism, priesthood, and the Latin Mass. As on-set consultant and pastor of the filming location, Father Williams shares how the movie became an unexpected tool for evangelization, including quiet conversions and Al Pacino attending Mass. From accurate vestments to real sp...

Filmmakers Zac Brakefield and Whitney Hetzel dive into the mysteries of Our Lady of Guadalupe in their upcoming docuseries Not Made by Human Hands. With insights from Fr. Spitzer and top historians, they explore the tilma’s unexplained features, like the triple reflection in the Virgin’s eyes and pigments embedded in cactus fibers, through a lens of journalistic rigor and Catholic faith. What began as a curiosity quickly became a c...

John-Henry Westen shares a moment of personal failure, where he pretended to remember someone’s name out of pride, and uses it to confront a deeper spiritual danger: the fear of human respect. This subtle yet powerful temptation keeps many Catholics from speaking the truth, defending the faith, or even praying publicly. He reflects on how vanity, shame, and the desire for approval can silence our witness to Christ, drawing on examp...

Veteran pro-family advocate Peter LaBarbera sits down with John-Henry Westen to mark a sobering anniversary: 10 years since the Obergefell decision redefined marriage in America. LaBarbera lays out the cultural and spiritual fallout, from the normalization of gay parenting to the rise of transgender ideology and the marginalization of Christian truth. He exposes the hidden history of early LGBT activism, including disturbing links ...

Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor delivers a blunt assessment: the war in Ukraine is over, and Russia has won. He claims over 1.5 million Ukrainian casualties, rampant corruption, and U.S. weapons ending up on black markets and even into the hands of cartels. Macgregor calls ongoing Western aid a deadly delusion meant to sustain PR, not peace. Turning to the Middle East, he warns that Netanyahu’s ambitions and U.S. backing could ig...

Daniel Potvin is a former lumberjack turned Catholic warrior, whose conversion through suffering, Medjugorje, and the sacraments led him to found the Knights of Saint John Paul II: a bold, grassroots movement of lay Catholic men now active in 15 countries. Potvin shares his raw, inspiring story of healing, spiritual warfare, and masculine devotion rooted in the rosary, confession, Scripture, and Eucharistic adoration. From confront...

With the Latin Mass on the rise across the world, what's next? Kennedy Hall talks about the growing influence of the SSPX, which now serves nearly a million faithful but faces a serious challenge with only two active bishops. Hall explains why new consecrations are likely, and why Pope Leo XIV may want to avoid a repeat of the 1988 fallout. They also talk about the deeper roots of the Church’s, focusing on how modernist thinking ha...

Vietnam War hero Guy Gruters shares his harrowing story of survival after being shot down, captured, and tortured for five years in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Gruters recounts his descent into hatred and despair, and the miraculous transformation that came through faith, forgiveness, and the hidden power of grace. From secret Masses in prison to the spiritual warfare of captivity, his testimony is more than a war story, it’s a powe...

Dr. Craig Turczynski, a former IVF lab director, once immersed in embryo transfers and lab culture, reveals the moment his conscience, and his Catholic faith, forced him to walk away. “I let those embryos die in culture,” he confesses, exposing the moral and medical compromises he witnessed firsthand. From the overlooked risks to mothers and children, to the financial incentives that drive IVF clinics, Craig lays bare a system he n...

John-Henry Westen and Anthony Abbate of Avoiding Babylon open up about the spiritual exhaustion left in the wake of the Francis era, years marked by confusion, division, and deep wounds among faithful Catholics. Now, with Pope Leo XIV beginning his pontificate, they explore whether this could be the start of true healing. While ambiguity remains, early signs offer hope. The conversation turns toward unity, trust, and the need to re...

Live from Rome, Patrick Coffin shares his take on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV—the first American pope. Reflecting on the symbolism of his name, vestments, and reverent gestures, Coffin sees signs of a return to tradition and clarity. While acknowledging past concerns, including the removal of Bishop Strickland, he urges Catholics to remain prayerful and patient as this new pontificate begins. From echoes of Leo XIII to hi...

Fr. Francesco Giordano explains to John-Henry Westen the five essential traits the Church needs in its next Holy Father: integrity, freedom, faith, fatherhood, and wisdom. As the conclave approached, Fr. Giordano emphasized the spiritual battle behind the scenes and warned against factionalism within the Church. He calls for a pope who will unite, not divide, a shepherd grounded in tradition and unshaken by modern pressures. Now mo...

John-Henry Westen and Michael Matt reflect on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV and the signs that may point to renewal. From the offering of the Latin Mass above Pope Francis’s tomb to encouraging reports from Rome, they explore whether this new pontificate could open the door to healing and dialogue with faithful Catholics. While acknowledging the wounds left by the Francis era, especially the suppression of tradition, they u...

Cardinal Francis Arinze, one of the Church’s most respected voices, shares his deep wisdom on the upcoming papal election. Though no longer eligible to vote due to age, the 92-year-old cardinal reflects on his past experience in conclave and the immense spiritual weight carried by those tasked with choosing the next pope. With humility and conviction, Arinze speaks about the urgent need for a courageous and faithful leader who can ...

As the conclave nears, John-Henry and Fr. James Altman explore the chilling prophecy of Peter the Roman—St. Malachy’s final pope, said to reign during the Church’s ultimate trial. Could this prophecy be unfolding now? They examine rising papal contender Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and whether the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem could fulfill the chilling prophecy of Peter the Roman, the final pope listed in St. Malachy’s alleged...

Grace Morrison, a Catholic mother of seven and a pro-life activist, is a lead plaintiff in a landmark Supreme Court case along with Will Haun, senior counsel at the Becket Fund, who exposes how public schools are pushing radical gender ideology on children without parental consent. Grace shares her powerful testimony as a mother, homeschooler, and defender of faith, while Haun explains how their legal fight could redefine parental ...