Along "The Way"

My guest in this episode has worn many hat in his life, studied many subjects, but most of all he has done what he has needed to do to support his family. In this episode I talk with Sam Todzia about his true passion in life…ministry. Sam is the founder of Red Barn Ministries, a Connecticut based ministry that provides children a solid Catholic confirmation retreat and a men’s ministry that “Meats...

Eddie Trask is the host of the popular podcast Catholic “Re. Con.”, seen on You Tube. Eddie has a great following because his show is genuine and honest. He also has a seemingly endless guest list because everyone has a story and in this episode that is what we discuss, telling your story. Joining me Along The Way is my new friend Eddie Trask. To find out more about Eddie Trask go to https://www.e...

This episode is living proof to me that finding interesting people to have a casual conversation with can be found anywhere. My guest in this episode was a table mate at a recent conference that I attended. He is a self-proclaimed regular guy is how he sees himself but to those that meet him he far surpasses such a simple description. My guest in this episode is truly a gentle and caring soul and...

Deacon Ben LoCasto has been a friend for a while. I have always know him to be a man with great focus especially when it come to the matters of spirituality. Many times he has been asked to join the Knights of Columbus or some other worthy organization, Deacon Ben certainly lends his support but always puts being a Deacon first. So when I heard that he not only joined a worldwide organization but...

It’s no secret that I am proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus and when my good friend David Imhof was asked to by our State Deputy to serve a newly created position within the State Council, I was so happy for him. Dave Imhof is one of the hardest working guys I know. Using the Knights of Columbus principals of “Charity, Unity and Fraternity along with an strong devotion to Fr. McGivney...

Just because your name is McGivney, it’s not a given that putting faith first will come easy. For my guest Joe McGivney a distant relative of Blessed Michael McGivney holding on to the faith was not the It seems like the foundation that was given to him as a child growing up in South Chicago remained but on that foundation was a structure of anxiety and selfishness that led to a period of addictio...

For me this casual conversation was truly eye opening.  I never really looked at the importance of penance to the advent season. It was my plan to release this episode in December, but the message is just too important. I hope and pray that you will get out of this episode as much as I did. Thank you as always to my good friend Dave Imhof, Jay Goodman and Joe McClane for the wisdom that has e...

In all things I love simplicity. Real genius can take the very complex and break it down into simple terms. All of St. Thomas Aquinas’s Suma can be broken down to simple terms, just look to The Little Flower. She demonstrated the power of simple living to the world and never left her convent. This is the power of simplicity. Joining me along the way is Deacon Donald Prendergast. He is former New Y...

A good conversation always has a great take away. This casual conversation is no exception, in fact it has left me with a simple reminder, a new life maxim. Nunc Coepi. It is a simple and beautiful reminder to me to persevere in faith. This casual conversation begins by discussing life in Rome and delves into the spiritual teachings of Venerable Bruno Lanteri. Joining me from Rome is the writer an...

I am amazed at the people that God has me meet along the way. This episode is the result of a chance meeting. In season six we are focusing on the importance of stories and how theycan have life changing effects. My guest in this episode titled “Homeless Like Me” spent nine day on the homeless streets of Connecticut. He did it not to prove a point but to understand the plight of so many unfortunat...

Glen Lewerenz is veteran radio guy that is one of the hosts of Relevant Radio’s “Morning Air”. Each morning Glen masterfully tells the stories of others, the news stories that affect us and asks the questions of this wonderful morning shows guests. However this episode Glen sits on the other side of the microphone and shares his personal stories and some advice Along The Way.

In every generation God raises up saints. The brutal  twentieth century was no exception, with the likes of St. Faustina, Maximillian Kolbe, St John Paul II and a humble Romanian sister that would make a great difference not only in the streets of Calcutta but around the world. In her lifetime Mother Teresa would be held as an Icon of God’s love and mercy as she carried out her mission with h...

On May 28th2022, Men of the Knights of Columbus from Connecticut put on an “In to the Breach” day of reflection for the men of Whitechurch in County Cork Ireland. The day was an early one for the men from Connecticut, but it was rewarding, being able to serve our brothers in Christ across the Atlantic Ocean. In this episode Fr. Gabriel Burke (one of the day of reflection organizers) joins me to di...

My guest in this episode is Fr. David Michael Moses. I have been following him on Facebook for a while for the simple fact that he is so joyful. In fact his joy is so infectious that it reminds me to find joy in my own life.  Recently Father David Michael has been transferred to a new parish. Father took graciously took some time out of his busy schedule to share his expectations of his new a...

Being a man in this day and age certainly has its challenges, especially as real role models of the faith become harder and harder to find. Fortunately there is a group that exists and it is bringing both young and old together to mentor each other. I have known about this group for quite some time and to day I get to have a casual conversation with its founder Mark Houck. Mark is the founder of t...

This Show is a bit different. It is hosted by my friend Jayson Goodman, host of the popular podcast “Talking with a Good Man. In this episode Jayson sits down with me to talk about some of the things I have learned Along The Way. That’s right I am the guest on my own show! Please welcome guest host Jayson Goodman. To find out more about the Along “The Way” ministry go to www.castingthe.net Sign up...

I never really thought that I would do a show on prolife issues. Because there are people out there that are more educated on the subject than I am I felt it would be better to leave it to them. Since the overturning of Roe vs. Wade many pro-life organization and missions have been celebrating this victory for life. I too am glad the side of life has taken the battlefield of ideas. However, I don’...

The world will tell you that they will believe in those things that they can see and measure. They question the existence of God even when the odds point to his existence as the only logical answer. At least I always thought that. Joining me along the way to discuss where God is in science and reason is the founder of the Magis Center, Father Robert Spitzer. To find out more about Fr. Spitzer, his...

Suffering may be the hardest mystery to understand in all of Christianity. The secular world loves to ask believers the question, If there is a loving God how can he allow so much pain and suffering in the world? I must admit, I have asked myself that question at times as well. I have even stood on the side of a mountain yelling at God asking him how much more do You think I can take? We all suffe...

The Blessed mother was so important to my return back to the Catholic Church. Praying the Rosary in order to support someone else turn out to be the best thing I could have ever done. It was in those simple prayers that I asked Mary be my mother and to raise me as she had raise Jesus. From the public apparitions at Fatima, Lourdes, and Knock to the private graces of knowledge that Mary is active i...

Ask any director or organizer of a Catholic conference, retreat or parish mission and they will all tell you that the most important part is getting good speakers. These events are judged by the quality of the speakers and they are not necessarily always the the most well known. Sure its great to have a headline speaker to draw in the crowds, but it is those diamond in the rough that really have a...

Padre Pio said “That worry is useless. That may be so true, but it is real. So how can we avoid those sleepless nights and live our lives worry free. I don’t know but my friend Gary Zimak who is the author of a number of books on the subject of worry and anxiety joins me along the way to discuss some helpful strategies. Gary is an author speaker and fellow podcaster. If you want to find out more a...

Season 5 promises to have something for anyone that has struggled in life and faith. Hardships have the ability to break us or make us better. Joining me along the way to discuss how his Lenten sacrifice was both a hardship and the experience of a lifetime is my good friend Jay Goodman. To Contact David Imhof about having a Day of Reflection at you parish Email him at imhofda@aol.com

Welcome to a milestone episode of “Along The Way”! This is the 50th episode. I am relieved that I can finally present it to you. Although it is not the form that I originally envisioned, it is a wonderful show. I became so overwhelmed with the post production of this show I questioned if I could even do the work of post-production.  I guess when you talk about something as powerful as the Ros...

Catholic TV began as a local ministry of the Diocese of Boston, but with the advancement of technology it has become a worldwide source of evangelization. Catholic TV’s message is truly Catholic in all it does it by being a source of both information and entertainment. It honestly has something for everyone. Though it is not on every cable system it is streamed across the world. I encourage you to...