Hugh Macken, Jr.

Hugh's on First with the Catholic Church

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Hugh’s on First with the Catholic Church features faithful, candid, and inspiring conversations with Catholics in the United States and around the world. From “the saints next door” to visionary leaders in media, technology, AI, education, business, and government, the show shines a light on powerful stories of real Catholics living the Gospel in word and deed — 365 days a year, not only on Sundays. With a focus on God’s mercy revealed through human weakness and the vibrant diversity of the global Church, each episode invites practicing Catholics, the fallen-away, and the curious to encounter...

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Hugh Macken, Jr.

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Marriage, Mercy, and the Making of "Catholic Joe" 13.12.2025 30:22

Steve Thomas shares the inspiration behind 'Catholic Joe, Superhero': to bolster men and promote the Catholic faith. Dive into a gripping tale where Joe fights to save his brother's marriage and challenges misconceptions about divorce. A story of hope and redemption. #CatholicJoe #Marriage #Faith #Redemption #Hope #Catholic #Superhero https://catholicjoesuperhero.com/ Special thanks to...

An American Knight: Colonel John Ripley 11.12.2025 22:09

Author Norman Fulkerson discusses the life of Colonel John Ripley, a Marine known for his exceptional courage and deep Catholic faith. We discuss how Ripley's faith influenced his actions in combat, his leadership style, and his commitment to family and fidelity.

From Shame to Mercy: The Catholic Heart of Pro-Life Across America 22.10.2025 43:05

In this inaugural episode of Hugh’s on First with the Catholic Church , host Hugh Macken speaks with Mary Ann Kuharski , founder of Pro-Life Across America , and her daughter Angie Johnson , the organization’s associate director. Together, they share the inspiring Catholic vision behind an apostolate known for its gentle, truth-filled outreach—offering mercy without shame to mothers, fathers, and...