RED-C Roundup

On Wednesday, December 9, the Feast  of Our Lady of Guadalupe, host Gene Wilhelm spoke first with Catholic author and return guest, Anthony DeStefano about his new book, The Grumpy Old Ox. DeStefano said he wants his children’s books to also have applicable messages for the adults who are more than likely reading to the young children. And indeed, they do! Check out the book  here . In the second...

On Wednesday, December 2, host Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with Frank Cronin, a revert to the Catholic Faith, a regular writer for the National Catholic Register, and author of The World According to God. In the first part of the show, Deacon Mike talked about St. Nicholas, who’s best-known story concerns his charity toward a poor man who was unable to provide dowries for his three daughters of ma...

On Wednesday, November 25, host Judy Comeaux talked with Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers Live about his book, Purgatory is for Real: Good News About the Afterlife for Those Who Aren’t Perfect Yet. The Saint of the Day was St. Catherine of Alexandria, a martyr for the Faith who converted to Christianity after receiving a vision. She is known as one of the “14 Holy Helpers”, a group of Roman C...

On Wednesday, November 18, host Pam Marvin spoke with Jay Toups about having “hope in the storm”, hope in the culture and hope in the family. In the first half of the show, the Saint of the Day was St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, who was devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Listen in to hear more about her story! In the second half of the show, Pam visited with Jay Toups about having “hope in the s...

On Wednesday, November 11, host Gene Wilhelm talked with Dr. Joseph Hollcraft, about his new book from Sophia Institute Press, Unleashing the Power of Intercessory Prayer. If you have ever wondered if your prayers for family and friend really makes a difference then you need to read this book. The book will help you cooperate with Our Lord in his saving mission by asking for his grace for others....

On Wednesday November 4, Deacon Mike talked with Dr. Francis Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy in Church State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as the Associate Director of the graduate program in philosophy, and he is also an affiliate professor of political science. Dr. Beckwith is also a “revert” to the Catholic Faith, and spoke a little bit about his journey back. The major t...

On Wednesday October 28, in the first part of the show Judy talked about the Feast of St. Jude Thaddeus who was a martyr, and is the patron saint of hopeless or desperate causes. In the second part of the show, Judy talked with Terrie Lipscomb about the Holy souls in Purgatory, and the importance of praying for them. They had a great discussion about their shared love and devotion to praying for t...

On Wednesday, October 21, Pam talked a little bit about marriage, as October 21 was her 31st wedding anniversary! She quoted St. JPII and talked about the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage. In the second part of the show, she spoke with Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, author of a new book, Light and Leaven: The Challenge of the Laity in the Twenty-First Century. Bishop Strickland was i...

On Wednesday, October 7, host Deacon Mike Beauvais talked about Diaconate Formation with Robin Waters, Station Director of RED-C Catholic Radio: KYAR in Waco, Texas. Robin is on his way to becoming a deacon and was just recently instituted as an acolyte. An acolyte is one of the traditional minor orders retained as part of the process for becoming a deacon. The acolyte acts as a server at the alta...

On Wednesday, September 30, host Pam Marvin talked with James Adams, Theology teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Bryan, Tx. In the first part of the show, they had an interesting discussion about the archangels. Did you know there are 7? Tune in to hear more! In the second half of the show, James and Pam talked about the USCCB’s document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. James a...

On Wednesday, September 23, host Judy Comeaux spoke with Malachy Fallon, Executive Director of the Xavier Society for the Blind in New York. The Xavier Society for the Blind provides religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille and audio to blind and visually impaired individuals. Malachy talked about the history of the organization, as well as what they do to bring resourc...

This episode was a roundtable discussion about sharing our faith in professional settings! On Wednesday, September 16, former President of the Texas A&M University Catholic Faculty and Staff Network Dr. Roger Martinez, current President Jessica Lennerton, and President of the Christian Faculty Network Dr. Micah Green talked about sharing the faith in a professional setting. Tune in for a great con...

On Wednesday, September 9, host Gene Wilhelm spoke with Fr. Timothy Vaverek about his journey and discernment to the priesthood. Fr. Timothy is the pastor at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in West, Texas. In the first part of the show, Gene talked about saints of the day, Saint Peter Claver, a Jesuit from Barcelona who ministered on slave ships in Cartagena, Columbia, and blessed Frédéric Oza...

On Wednesday, September 2, host Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with Dr. Michael Foley, Professor of Patristics at Baylor University, and author of multiple books including Drinking With the Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy Hour. In the first part of the show, Deacon Mike talked about our two upcoming benefit dinners for KEDC and KYAR where Dr. Foley will be the guest speaker. You can regist...

On Wednesday, August 26, host Judy Comeaux spoke with Patricia Hefti, leader of the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil. In the first part of the show, Judy talked about St. Monica, who prayed for 21 years for the conversion of her husband and son, the son who later became St. Augustine. In the second half of the show, Patricia Hefti talked about the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil and the beauty of 40 Da...

On Wednesday, August 12, host Gene Wilhelm spoke with former special operative “CT” about his life story and military experience which showcases the power of prayer during times of adversity. In the first part of the show, Gene talked about Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, protégé of St. Francis de Sales and founder of the Sisters of the Visitation. In the second half of the show, Gene began his con...

On Wednesday August 5, Deacon Mike Beauvais spoke with Dr. Robert J. Matava, an Associate Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Theology at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia, about the Christendom Project, a great opportunity for students at different universities to gain a new appreciation for their faith while working toward a potential degree in theology at Christendom. Christ...

On Wednesday, July 29, Pam Marvin invited Fr. Paul-Michael Piega on the show to talk about his journey to the priesthood. Fr. Paul-Michael is a Texas A&M graduate and is one of two new associate pastors at St. Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station. The first part of the show, Pam talked about St. Martha, as the day's Gospel reading was from Matthew where Lazarus died and Martha boldly said to...

On Wednesday July 22, Judy Comeaux talked with Gail Peterson about simplicity. In the first part of the show, Judy talked about St. Mary Magdalene as today is her feast day. Mary Magdalene was a Jewish woman who traveled with Jesus, and was a witness to the crucifixion and its aftermath. She is even sometimes referred to as an apostle to the apostles. Judy also spoke with Allison Sullivan in the f...

On Wednesday, July 15, Pam Marvin talked with the newly assigned Vocations Director for the Diocese of Austin, Fr. Greg Gerhart, about dating. In the first part of the show, Megan Silas, Pam’s co-host on the new podcast, Shoulder to Shoulder, talked about St. Bonaventure, a Franciscan priest who united the pastoral and practical aspects of life with the doctrines of the Church in an appealing way....

On Wednesday, July 8, Gene Wilhelm talked with Fr. Augustine Ariwaodo from St. Peter’s Catholic Center at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, about his life and path to the priesthood. Fr. Augustine is originally from Nigeria, came to the US in 2008, and was ordained to the priesthood in 2013. In this episode he told the eventful story about how God called him to become a priest. His journey took so...

On Wednesday, June 24, Judy Comeaux talked with Robin Waters, RED-C Catholic Radio’s station director for KYAR 98.3 FM in Waco,Texas. Robin talked about his journey to the Catholic Faith, his faith in God that has strengthened him through his life experiences, and his calling to the diaconate. He was raised in a loosely Baptist home and started to learn about the Catholic Faith through his then gi...

On Wednesday, June 17, Pam Marvin and Megan Silas talked about their new podcast, Shoulder to Shoulder, a brand new show that talks about building healthy and holy relationships, and much more! In the first part of the show, Pam talked about the Feast of the Sacred Heart, which is coming up on June 19th! Pam shared her beautiful devotion to the Sacred Heart and the blessings it can bring. The Shou...

On Wednesday, June 10, Gene Wilhelm talked with Katie Smith, graduate of Texas A&M and now Director of Youth and Young Adults at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richardson, Texas. Katie and Gene talked about the beauty of youth ministry and the impact a great youth minister had on her life at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish in College Station. She shared her journey to becoming a youth minister a...

On Wednesday June 3rd, Fr. Sebastian Walshe, a Norbertine Priest from St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange, California, was on to talk about his new book, Secrets from Heaven: Hidden Treasures of Faith in the Parables and Conversations of Jesus. Fr. Sebastian was raised in a mixed-religion family, his father being a non-practicing Catholic, and his mother a Jew, until she had a conversion to the Lutheran...