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Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande, navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style. The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment—celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest. During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande. Each episode bursts its banks—and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”
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Pope Leo reverses a Francis-era Vatican policy—but restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass remain largely unchanged. Raymond Arroyo and Fr. Gerald Murray examine what this reveals about the new pontificate, the Synod’s push to move Church governance “beyond purely hierarchical approaches,” and a new Vatican document raising questions about evangelization and interreligious dialogue. Plus, they react to some unusual scenes inside Catholic churches in Europe before turning to the upcoming beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen and the remarkable legacy of one of Catholicism’s greatest evangelists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker joins Raymond Arroyo for a wide-ranging conversation about football, faith, family and the cultural battles beyond the field. Butker opens up about the rise of sports betting in the NFL and why he believes it’s doing real harm, reflects on the Chiefs’ difficult season, and reveals how his Catholic faith helps him handle the pressure of professional football. He also discusses his devotion to the Traditional Latin Mass, the controversy surrounding his now-famous Benedictine College commencement speech, his views on marriage and fatherhood, and the NFL’s response to his outspoken beliefs. Plus, Butker talks about the standards he hopes to bring back through his menswear company, Shepherd’s, and faces Raymond’s Arroyo Grande Questionnaire—revealing his greatest fear, greatest regret, the person he most admires and what he believes happens when this life is over. Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for more conversations with the people shaping our culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is evangelization under attack in the Catholic Church? As secularization grows, some Church voices are questioning the need to actively persuade others, while Catholics themselves increasingly debate what it means to proclaim the Gospel. Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal examine the growing resistance to evangelization, the controversy over proselytizing, and whether the Church is losing sight of its fundamental mission: bringing souls to Christ. 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.com #PrayerfulPosse #Evangelization #CatholicChurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What did Vatican II really say about the Mass? Sacrosanctum Concilium called for the preservation of Latin, gave Gregorian chant pride of place, and emphasized continuity with the Church’s liturgical tradition. Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal examine what the Council actually prescribed, what changed afterward, and what Pope Leo XIV’s recent comments could mean for the future of the Mass. 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.com #PrayerfulPosse #VaticanII #CatholicChurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mel Gibson sits down with Raymond Arroyo for an exclusive conversation about The Resurrection of the Christ and the enduring power of The Passion of the Christ. The Passion of the Christ returns to theaters September 10–17 for a special Fathom Entertainment event. Get your tickets now at FathomEntertainment.com. Gibson reflects on Jim Caviezel’s performance as Jesus, the film’s spiritual impact and the extraordinary reactions it inspired. He also takes Raymond inside The Resurrection of the Christ, revealing its ambitious scope, why he chose to tell the story in English, and how making the films affected him spiritually. Plus, Mel takes on the Arroyo Grande Questionnaire, discussing faith, forgiveness, providence and what happens when this life is over. 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.com #MelGibson #ThePassionOfTheChrist #TheResurrectionOfTheChristSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pope Leo says Vatican II’s liturgical reforms made the Mass more accessible—but did they? The Posse examines the Pope’s comments and asks whether the Church’s liturgical battles are entering a new phase. Meanwhile, a traditional community of religious sisters faces suppression after 24 years in the Diocese of Columbus, with Rome citing unexplained “formation issues.” And at Lourdes, the controversial mosaics of disgraced Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik are finally being covered. Plus, another historic Catholic church burns in Canada as attacks on churches continue to raise troubling questions. 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.com #PrayerfulPosse #CatholicChurch #PopeLeoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck joins Raymond Arroyo for a wide-ranging conversation about his extraordinary career, his mysterious falling out with Tom Jones, his friendship with Elvis Presley and the strange night he spent in Elvis’ former Las Vegas suite. Engelbert also looks back on “Release Me” keeping the Beatles from the top of the charts, his encounters with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Sammy Davis Jr., and the hit songs that nearly became his before going to other legendary performers. Engelbert opens up about his late wife Patricia, the role faith and prayer played during her battle with Alzheimer’s, and their pilgrimage to Lourdes. Plus, at 90 years old, he reveals how he keeps his voice strong, why retirement didn’t last, his new music, and what keeps him recording and performing around the world. 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine growing questions over the direction of synodality as bishops and cardinals call on Rome to finally define what it means—and whether the process is actually strengthening the Church. Plus, the Posse reacts to a controversial Pachamama ceremony in Peru involving a Vatican official, new tensions surrounding the Traditional Latin Mass, surprising Church appointments, and a Spanish priest’s controversial homily on the Assumption followed by a bizarre liturgical dance. 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande, navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style. The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment—celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest. During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande. Each episode bursts its banks—and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”
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