Gotta Be Saints

Send us Fan Mail On episode #182, I spoke with Fr. Boniface Hicks OSB about his new book focused on the Mass. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: How do silence and the Mass go hand-in-hand? What inspired you to write this book? What are you hoping are the main takeaways? Is our participation in the liturgy actually important?  And much more...  Tune in for a great conversa...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #181, I spoke with David Fischer about the new movie, Sight. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: Who is Ming Wang? What made David want to produce a movie based on his life The importance of Ming Wang's story And much more...  Tune in for a great conversation! Links: David on LinkedIn Check out the movie here Our Sponsors : This is a Good Ca...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #180, I spoke with Anna Lulis about what it means to be pro-life as a Catholic. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: Anna's own story What it truly means to be pro-life It's importance  Catholic understanding versus protestant And much more...  Tune in for a great conversation! Links: Anna on X Anna on Instagram Our Sponsors : This is a...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #179, I spoke with Jonathan O'Brien about the the Carmelite Martyrs of the French Revolution. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: Jonathan's own conversion story Why he decided to write a book on these wonderful martyrs What we can all learn from their example The relevance of their story as the Olympics takes place And much more...  Tu...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #178, I spoke with Fr. Ken Geraci about the need for Divine Mercy. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: Why Fr. Ken believes Jesus appeared to St. Faustina when He did The need for Divine Mercy today Divine Mercy Sunday. What is that?  I should be praying the chaplet of divine mercy every single day. Why? And much more... Tune in for an insightful...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #177, I spoke with Meredith Hinds about Eucharistic Saints. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: Inspiration: What inspired Meredith to write "Eucharistic Saints: Twenty Stories of Devotion to Jesus Selection of Saints: How she choose which saints to include in the book Saints’ Stories: What saint story she enjoys the most And much more... Tu...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, I chatted with Danielle Bean about what lessons we can learn from Mary.   Biography : I am a Catholic writer and speaker. I help struggling moms to know their dignity and worth so they can find peace, balance, and joy in family living. So many of us struggle, and too many of us feel alone in that struggle. I know what it’s like to give your all to your fam...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #125 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Tanner Kalina , Eucharistic Missionary with the Eucharistic Revival . During our conversation, we spoke about:  - Tanner's story -The significance of the Eucharist in the Catholic faith  - How the Eucharist helps to make us Saints - How to respond to those who don’t believe Jesus Christ is present in th...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I chatted with Fr. Timothy Danaher, OP, about St. Paul.  Our Sponsors : This is a Good Catholic Podcast .  Use code GBS for 20% your order. Check out  The Catholic Company for all your Catholic merchandise needs! Use code SAINTS for 20% off your next purchase! If you enjoyed this episode, please provide a review and make sure to subscribe!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On episode #173, I spoke with Connie Marshner about Irish Christianity. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: Early Christians in Ireland: Who were the first Christians in Ireland, and how did Christianity initially arrive there? Egyptian Connection: How did materials like Egyptian papyrus find their way to Ireland? What does this reveal about the people livi...

Send us Fan Mail Based on his study of great theologians and philosophers dating back to Aristotle, eminent philosopher and physicist Rev. Dr. Robert Spitzer devised his Four Levels of Happiness, asserting that whichever level dominates our lives will dictate our actions and determine the depth and endurance of our happiness. On episode #172, I spoke with Fr. Spitzer about this concept. Here are s...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most misunderstood — and misrepresented — elements of the Catholic Church is her social teaching. Today’s conversation hopes to fix that.  On episode #171, I spoke with Dale Ahlquist about Catholic Social Teaching. Here are some key questions and topics from our discussion: What is the history of Catholic Social Teaching? What does it look like today? How does localism...

Send us Fan Mail For most of us, Sunday is the day we attend Mass, setting it aside as our Sabbath. However, once we step out of the church, we often find ourselves caught up in the same rush as any other day. Whether it's catching up on work, running errands, or tackling household chores, we rarely allow ourselves a true day of rest. Travel, shopping, and the endless to-do list can lead us t...

Send us Fan Mail Seven months ago, Mariana Kulhman’s husband, Nathaniel, went  home to be with the Father. I am blessed to have her with me today to discuss their story - how they met, how their love blossomed, the wedding day, tragedy, and of course, the gift of life.  Read about their story here: https://www.ncregister.com/features/kuhlman-hope Our Sponsors : This is a Good Catholic Podcast .  I...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #168, I spoke with Eric Groth about Flannery O'Connor and the new movie "Wildcat," which focuses on her life. Key points from our discussion include: - A snapshot about the life of Flannery O’Connor - Her importance to American literature - How her writing speak to Catholics - A synopsis of the movie, "Wildcat"  - And much more... Biography: Eri...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #167, I spoke with Shaun McAfee about sacramentals.  Key points from our discussion include: - What inspired Shaun to write this book - What is a sacramental? - How sacramentals are incorporated into the live of the everyday Catholic - Superstitions versus legitimate means of grace - The three groups of sacramentals - And much more... Biography: Shaun McAfee, a convert...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #167, I spoke with Dr. Julia Sadusky about gender identity through the lens of a licensed psychologist.  Key points from our discussion include: - How Julia ended up in this field -  How to approach the intersection of gender identity and faith - Clinical challenges - Complexities of working with clients navigating both gender identity and faith - And much more... Biogr...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #166, I spoke with Jason Jones about how to revive our culture from a Catholic perspective. Key points from our discussion include: - The biggest issue in today’s world - Catholic approach to the great reset  - The need to strength families and communities through subsidiarity - What motivated Jason to write this book - And much more... Biography: Jason Jones is a film...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #165, I spoke with Dan LeRoy about the Rise and Fall of Western Thought. Key points from our discussion include: - The inspiration behind Leroy's sweeping exploration of Western thought and its critical relevance in contemporary times. - A pivotal detour in philosophy nearly a thousand years ago that significantly shaped Western society. - The Big Three philosopher...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #164, I spoke with Kristen Theriault about the life and the legacy of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini.  Biography: Kristen Van Uden is the editor of Catholic Exchange and author spokesperson at Sophia Institute Press. She has degrees in History and Russian from Saint Anselm College and the College of William & Mary, and studies the persecution of Catholics under communis...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #163, I spoke with the Fr. Timothy Danaher, OP, about effective evangelization. During our conversation, we covered: - De Montfort and his criticism of poor preaching - The role of the priest - The role of the lay faithful regarding preaching - And much more... Biography: Fr. Timothy Danaher, O.P. grew up in Steubenville, OH, where he attended Franciscan University, stu...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #162, I spoke with the Michael Gotta about trusting God. During our conversation, we covered: - The need for radical trust - Why it is so hard to trust - The call that men have to lead - How comparison makes trusting God difficult - And much more... Biography: Michael Gotta teaches AP Biology and Environmental Science at a college preparatory school in Fort Worth, Texas...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #161, I spoke with the Jem Sullivan about her book, "Sacred Art Every Catholic Should Know." During our conversation, we covered: - The various art work covered in her book - What inspired her to take on this project - How the Catholic Church has the role as a principal patron of the arts - How sacred art has evolved - Art's cultural significance - And mu...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #160, I spoke with the Joe and Nicole McGivney about their new book, "You’re a Miracle!" During our conversation, we covered: - How Joe and Nicole Met - How alcoholism played into their marriage - The breaking point in 2020 - How God changed their lives - And much more... Biography: Joe is a devoted husband to his wife Nicole, a proud father to his adult child...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #159, I did a Lenten check-in with Nick Sledge. Biography: Nick Sledge is the Founder of Catholic Manhood . He lives with his family in Louisville, KY. Our Sponsors : This is a Good Catholic Podcast .  If you're interested in purchasing a Good Catholic digital series, use code GBS for 20% off your total order. Looking for the perfect Catholic gift? Check out The Ca...