A Reason for Hope

Episode 14: “NFP: For Better or For Worse” features Danielle Bean as we discuss the benefits and challenges of Natural Family Planning, and how the lives of wives and husbands can be sanctified and glorified through conforming to God’s plan for life and love. Guest Info: Danielle Bean — A prolific writer and speaker, Danielle evangelizes through subjects related to Catholic family life, parenting,...

Episode 13: “Intimacy with God” features Dan & Stephanie Burke, as we discuss what it means to be God’s Beloved, and how to grow in intimacy with the Lord so as to live a life transformed by the power of His love. Guest Info: Dan & Stephanie Burke — Dan Burke is the founder and president of Avila Institute for spiritual formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in sp...

Episode 12: “Called and Gifted” features Sherry Weddell as we discuss the importance of the gratuitous gifts of the Holy Spirit called “charisms,” and how God created each one of us with a unique calling and mission that builds up the Kingdom of God on earth. Guest Info: Sherry Weddell — Sherry created the first charism discernment process designed for Catholics in 1993, and is the cofounder and c...

Episode 11: “TOB 123” features Dr. Janet Smith as we explore how Pope St. John Paul II’s "Theology of the Body" is a grand defense of “Humanae Vitae,” Pope St. Paul VI’s encyclical on openness to life. Guest Info: Dr. Janet Smith — With a doctorate in Christian Ethics, Dr. Smith is a national and international speaker on the Catholic teachings on sexuality and bioethics. Over a million copies of h...

Episode 10: "The Wedding Feast" again features Christopher West as we discuss how Christianity proclaims the Good News that there is a love that satisfies our deepest longings and hungers, and it is the love of God, the heavenly Bridegroom, who wants to give us Himself. Guest Info: Christopher West — World’s most recognized teacher of Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body ; international sp...

Episode 9: "On Eros and Agape" features theological powerhouse Christopher West as we discuss how the love of desire, “Eros,” can be redeemed, sanctified, and perfected through divine, benevolent, sacrificial love, “Agape.” Guest Info: Christopher West — World’s most recognized teacher of Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body ; international speaker and author of Theology of the Body for Be...

Episode 8: "Love Includes the Human Body" features Lisa Hendey as we discuss how our bodies are purposefully designed by our Creator to manifest His Love in the world. Guest Info: Lisa Hendey — Founder of CatholicMom.com, a bestselling author and an international speaker; a frequent radio and television guest, Hendey travels internationally giving workshops on faith and family Gene Zannetti — Co-f...

Episode 7: "The Domestic Church" features Teresa Tomeo as we continue our discussion on the vocation and mission of the family, especially on how the family is like “a church in miniature.” This episode focuses on practical steps families can take to grow together in faith. Guest Info: Teresa Tomeo — Catholic talk show host of Catholic Connection on Ave Maria Radio, author, and international speak...

Episode 6: "The Body Reveals Man" features Catholic philosopher Dr. Peter Kreeft as we consider the meaning of the human body and how the body makes visible the invisible reality of the person created in the image and likeness of God, in light of St. John Paul II’s "Theology of the Body." This episode focuses on the truth that we are our bodies (as well as our souls), how we are called to be the i...

Episode 5: "Family Become What You Are" features Jason Evert as we consider the vocation and mission of the family in light of St. John Paul II’s "Theology of the Body" and apostolic exhortation "The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World." This episode focuses on how the family, as a communion of persons, is called to be a sign of God’s love and serve life. Guest Info: Jason Evert - Kno...

Episode 4: "Chosen by Eternal Love" features Damon Owens as we discuss how our true identity and value are found in God and in being loved into existence by Him and not from what the world tells us, and how God has a plan for everyone’s life. Guest info: Damon Owens - Founder and executive director of joy tob , founder of Joy-Filled Marriage New Jersey and New Jersey Natural Family Planning Associ...

Episode 3: "To Love is to Give Oneself" features Gus Lloyd as we discuss the sentimentalization of love in our culture today, the meaning of true love, and the urgency of Christ’s revelation of Divine Love for the people of our times. Guest info: Gus Lloyd - Radio host of Seize the Day on Sirius XM 129, The Catholic Channel Joe Campo - Producer and executive director of Grassroots Films producing...

Episode 2: "The New Evangelization" features Dr. Scott Hahn as we discuss every Christian’s call to evangelize, what it means to evangelize, and the importance of a “New Evangelization” to reach people in today’s culture. Guest info: Dr. Scott Hahn - Roman Catholic theologian, convert, speaker, teacher and bestselling author of numerous books including The Lamb’s Supper and Rome Sweet Home John Ha...

Episode 1: "The Sacramental Life" features Dr. Scott Hahn as we discuss the meaning and importance of the Sacraments, the power and grace they give us, and their role in our lives as Catholics. Guest info: Dr. Scott Hahn - Roman Catholic theologian, convert, speaker, teacher, and bestselling author of numerous books including The Lamb's Supper and Rome Sweet Home Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle - Bests...

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