Gotta Be Saints

Send us Fan Mail On episode #158, I spoke about the need to date people who love the Lord instead of setting for someone who is just "good". During this conversation, I covered: - What makes a good spouse - Why so many people settle - Why the Devil tries to distort love - How scripture ties into all of this - Why heaven has to be at the forefront of every relationship - And much more......

Send us Fan Mail On episode #157, I spoke with the Steven Nelson about his recently book, The Magdalena Prayer Book. During our conversation, we covered: - What inspired Steven to focus on St. Mary Magdalene as the model for conversion in his book - The distinction between perfect and imperfect contrition - The importance of God's mercy - How to overcome sin - And much more... Biography: Stev...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #156, I spoke with the Fr. Robert Nixon about his recently translated book, Solitude and Silence: The Cloister of the Heart, which was written by Thomas à Kempis. During our conversation, we covered: - Thomas à Kempis' writings and life - Why Fr. Nixon decided to translate his book - The importance of practicing silence in solitude for the lay faithful - And much m...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #155, I spoke with the Emily Malloy about the Theology of Home. During our conversation, we covered: - What Theology of Home is and means - Background information into the "Theology of Home" book series - How arranging the seasons help us grow in holiness -  The connection between spirituality and home decor - And much more... Biography: Emily Malloy is the fo...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #154, I spoke with the Dr. Ray Guarendi about the need to discipline. During our conversation, we covered: -  Dr. Ray's new book, Standing Strong: Good Discipline Makes Great Teens -   What inspired him to write it - Why the teen years are not a negative - Why holy parents make holy children - And much more... Biography: Dr. Ray is a Catholic father of ten, clinica...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #153, I spoke with the Suzan Sammons about how to really grow this Lenten season with the Stations of the Cross. During our conversation, we covered: -  Suzan's new book - What inspired her to create a 40-day Lenten meditation specifically focusing on the Stations of the Cross - The value of reflecting on each station for multiple days - The best interior response...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I spoke with the pastor of my home parish, Fr. John Putnam, on how to make a parish holy. During our conversation, we covered: - Fr. Putnam's story - Why St. Mark's offers confessions multiple times a day, every day - How St. Mark's ended up offering perpetual adoration - The importance of the Mass - Why altar servers are a big part of every Sunday...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #151 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Ennie Hickman about what the Catholic Church teaches about just wages and Catholic Social Teaching. During our conversation, we covered: - A tweet that inspired this conversation - A brief background on Catholic Social Teaching - How money is necessary, but it isn't everything - Needs versus wants - The...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #150 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Gerry Crete about his new book and how it can help the listener recover from stress and anxiety. During our conversation, we covered: - His background as a licensed marriage and family therapist - An overview of his book, "Litanies of the Heart" - The effects of "original trauma" - Th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #149 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast As you might have heard, Shia LaBeouf was recently confirmed,  and is now a full member of the Catholic Church. On this podcast episode, I ask the question - should we care? 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....

Send us Fan Mail Episode #148 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I reflect on the last year and invite you to pick a saint to journey with in 2024. 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 Catholic Company and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #148 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I focus on the Christmas season and what we can learn from spending time with our Lord in the Eucharist. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #147 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Octavio Cesar Martinez about his new book. During our conversation, we covered: - His conversion story - An overview of his book, ""It was a Beautiful Day When My Father Died" - The importance of forgiveness - How forgiveness brings about lasting healing - And much more... Biography: Octavio C...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #146 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Jason Craig about his new book. During our conversation, we covered: - An overview of his book - The importance of virtue - Traditional virtues and how they are relevant in today's world - And much more... Biography: He is a convert to the Catholic Church and holds a masters degree in theology from the...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #145 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I focus on the Advent Season and an invitation to spend more time praying and less time scrolling. 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 Catho...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #144 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke out the Feast of Christ the King and touched on: - What it means for Christ to be our king - The secret for us to be saints - Personal stories  - And much more... 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...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #143 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Ricky Vazquez about Ecumenicalism. During our conversation, we covered: - Ricky's career as a Christian musician - What ecumenicalism means to him - Examples we've both seen in the Catholic Church - Powerful stories connected to prayer and the Eucharist - And much more... Biography: Ricky is a reco...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #142 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I focus on what we need to be doing to be saints! During this episode, I cover: - Matthew 20 - The need to toil - Why God wants all of us to be in heaven with Him - A  few personal examples of true holiness - And much more... Our Sponsors : This is a Good Catholic Podcast .  If you're interested in purchasing a Good...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #141 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with John Clark about his book, Betrayed without a Kiss: Defending Marriage after Years of Failed Leadership in the Church . During our conversation, we covered: - Why he wrote this book - The many diabolical attacks that are taking place on the sacrament of Matrimony - The specific factors within the Church that...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #140 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Dan Schneider about his book, The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat . During our conversation, we covered: - Why he wrote this book - How his military experience influences his approach to spiritual combat - The key elements in spiritual warfare - How reading this book helps one t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #139 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Robert Nicholson and Josefa Gonzalez about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. During our conversation, we covered: - The history between Israel and Palestine - What every Christian needs to know - What is going on right now - Who is to blame - What can be done to help those in need  - And much more... Biograp...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #138 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I ask the question, "Is Medjugorje real?" During this episode I focus on: - The History of Medjugorje - What the Church has to say on it - A story connected to Fr. Amorth - My own experience visiting - The fruits that have come from there And lastly... - If it is real or not Our Sponsors : This is a Good Cathol...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #137 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Dan Schneider about Fr. Gabriel Amorth. During our conversation, we covered: - The new book, Father Gabriele Amorth: The Official Biography of the Pope's Exorcist - What drew Dan to his remarkable life story - Details about his exorcisms - The importance of his story - And much more... Biography: Dr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #136 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I focus on suffering. Throughout this episode, I share: - My Dad and his story - What I've learned from his suffering - What to do if you or someone you know is suffering from chronic decease  - Why suffering and pain can be so good - The importance of uniting ourselves to Christ - And much more... Our Sponsors : Th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #135 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Brian Miller about the case for Intelligent Design. Along with Dr. Miller sharing his story, we also spoke about: - The new book, God's Grandeur - Clearing up common misconceptions regarding intelligent design - What separates humans from the rest of creation - The relationship between the Church&ap...