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We're joined by Johnny Hebert with events, Emily Mentock, Catholic author, talks about her book Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026. Ira DeWitt, executive producer of the short film Rewritten: The Story of Maria Goretti and founder of SAINT Lifestyle App talks about the film.

We're joined by Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and fear. Laura Stewart, Catholic author, talks about her book Orchestra for Oliver: Even the Shortest Lives Are Special ,the story of an expectant family navigating a prenatal diagnosis. Rick Hamlin, author of the book Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living.

We're joined by Jim Cavnar, cofounder and CEO of Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about “Water for Life” campaign. Dr. Tom Harmon is Associate Director of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas (UST) Houston, talks about bringing American Civic life to UST. Terry Dickson, Communications Director in the Diocese of Biloxi, with events and stories from the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about staying focused halfway through Lent. Laura Bedingfel​d, author of the book, Arise: A 50-Day Journey into the Mystery of the Resurrection. 

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Brian O’Neel, Catholic writer, talks about SaintsTombs.com , a new website to help you find pilgrimage sites. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about Archbishop Fulton Sheen- what every Catholic should know.

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about St. Joseph. Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Associate Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and Director of Content Development, talks about “The Heart of Prayer” Lenten series.

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U President in Baton Rouge. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic and author, talks about teens and fasting: How do we encourage our teens to give up something for Lent, and is it important to observe the Lenten fasts traditionally observed by the Catholic Church? Kaitlyn Facista, author of the book, Into the Heart of Middle-earth: Exploring Faith an...

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about how to get our teens involved in devotions in our faith. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, talks about their mission's goals for March.

We're joined by Aline Harbison, Executive Director of the Cenacle on the Lake in Metairie, updates us on upcoming events and retreats. Dr. Angela Parise, OBGYN with Ochsner and Sophia Diaz, first year med student and members of the CMA NOLA Guild, join us. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about the Stations of the Cross.

We're joined by Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with Prolife Persuasion segment. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about Lenten sacrifices as a remedy rather than a time of spiritual overachievement. Sr. Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about their collaboration with the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco for their third annual Lenten...

We're joined by Fr. Tat Hoang, pastor at St. Gerard Majella in Baton Rouge with parish update. Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Vice-President Mission & Community Engagement of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segme...

We're joined by His Excellency Archbishop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, is an Argentine Catholic bishop, theologian and academic joins us to talk about his time in Louisiana and his book, Grace as Participation in the Divine Nature According to Saint Thomas Aquinas. Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of SVDP-BR updates us.

We're joined by Matt Paolelli, vice president, marketing, Real Life Catholic will talk about Real Life Catholic's Lenten Phone Fast Challenge. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about his new ministry that aids in homelessness. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U, joins us to talk about St. Francis and Lent.

We're joined by Fr. Chris Decker, Director of Mission at CCM and pastor at St. Mary of False River, talks about fasting tips. Andrew Swafford, author of Next Stop: The Afterlife: Unveiling the Truth of Heaven and Hell with C. S. Lewis's The Great Divorce.

We're joined by Josh Noem, author of the book What Wondrous Love: Daily Prayers for Lent and Holy Week 2026. Jordan Tabor with Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation, talks about their upcoming event, Planting Seeds of Hope. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about upcoming pilgrimage opportunities.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans talks about the Clarion Herald upcoming issue and news updates. Emily Mentock, executive producer of "The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlo Acutis", a project by the Augustine Institute in partnership with Digital Content. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola...

We're joined by Matt Estrade, founder of Catholic Aging, gives us insights on the resources his ministry provides. Kitty Cleveland, Catholic singer and songwriter, talks about the importance of Eucharistic adoration. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, updates us on the Gulf Pine Catholic issue.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Catholic Schools, talks about Lenten reflections for school leaders. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about money and the easy illusion of self-dependence. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks about Catholic motherhood.

We're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic speaker and author, talks about his book Give Up Worry for Lent. Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on homilies: should they be lo...

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. James Behan, Associate Director of Young Adult Ministry and Associate Director of Marriage and Family Life, talks about events for young adults and connecting with other Catholics. Fr. Robert Cavalier, retired priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about the life of a retired priest.

We're joined by Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U. Alan Migliorato, author of the book, The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about teens and service work, not just for service hours. Jeanne Keene, Community Outreach Director for the Greater New Orleans Area for Dignity Memorial, talks about Catholic funeral arrangements and planning.

We're joined by Pete Burak, author of the book, A Man on Purpose 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father. Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with ProLife Persuasion segment discusses the question: "Are you equally concerned with the life of the child after birth (e.g., poverty, foster care)?" Fr. Josh Rodrigue, Rector at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, talks about thei...

We're joined by Allison Daigle, CEO of Womans’ New Life Clinic. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about finding balance with home improvements/projects. Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about the Stations of the Cross for Young Catholics.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with update and Clarion Herald story preview. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Lent. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Eucharist- should we...

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Church’s devotion of the month for February which is the Holy Family and the Boyhood of Jesus. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us. Sylvia Dorham, author, talks about her latest children’s book called "The Monks Stand Guard".