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Saint Stories for the Soul: Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc & Companions, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Catherine Labouré (Ep. 489) Journey beyond comfort into the heartbeat of holiness. Each week, Saint Stories for the Soul brings you the gripping, true stories of men and women who faced fear, loss, and temptation—and chose God anyway. Through vivid storytelling and timeless wisdom, discover wha...

Saint Stories for the Soul: Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Saint Cecilia, Saint Edmund the Martyr (Ep. 488) Journey beyond comfort into the heartbeat of holiness. Each week, Saint Stories for the Soul brings you the gripping, true stories of men and women who faced fear, loss, and temptation—and chose God anyway. Through vivid storytelling and timeless wisdom, discover what the saints would say to ou...

Saint Stories for the Soul: Sts. Leo the Great, Martin of Tours, Francis Cabrini (Ep. 487) Journey beyond comfort into the heartbeat of holiness. Each week, Saint Stories for the Soul brings you the gripping, true stories of men and women who faced fear, loss, and temptation—and chose God anyway. Through vivid storytelling and timeless wisdom, discover what the saints would say to our restless age...

7 True Stories of Purgatory: The Purifying Fire (Ep. 486) Following last week's 7 Hallowed Stories of Holiness , this week we take you on a journey into other incredible, true stories of mercy. Purgatory is not God’s punishment; it is His love, finishing its work. In this powerful special, we explore seven true stories that reveal the fire of mercy that purifies the soul for heaven. From the b...

7 HALLOWED STORIES OF HOLINLESS In a world obsessed with haunted houses and horror films, our special radio presentation, “7 Hallowed Stories of Holiness,” pulls back the curtain on the real supernatural—the true encounters where heaven broke through history and light conquered the darkness. Each is a true story, fully sourced in Catholic tradition: •  The Night the Devil Knocked  — St. John Viann...

🎬 FUN FAMILY FALL FILMFEST ON IGNITE RADIO LIVE! 🍂 This week on Ignite Radio Live , we’re inviting families everywhere to slow down, grab some popcorn, and grow closer together! We’ve chosen a lineup of faith-filled, fall-themed favorites—from The Wizard of Oz to Remember the Titans and Coco —each with powerful questions to help you reflect on life, faith, and family. Here’s the challenge: watch...

5 KEYS TO LIVING GRATITUDE (Ep. 483) We kick off this episode with laughter and stories of everyday gratitude. Then we dive deep into the Gospel (Luke 17:11–19) and explore what it really means to live gratitude — not just saying “thank you,” but becoming people who see, return, and worship. Ten lepers were healed, but only one turned back to give thanks — and that moment of gratitude became his s...

OVERCOMING 5 OBSTACLES TO EXTRAORDINARY PRAYER | + Discussion on Charlie Kirk Effect, 40 Days for Life at the Abortuary, Toledo Walk for Vocations & “Triumph of the Heart” Movie (Ep. 482) In this episode, Greg and Stephanie continue reflecting on the Charlie Kirk effect —what his life and tragic death reveal about the wounds of our culture and the urgency of living faith boldly. We share our p...

HOLY REVOLUTION: The Charlie Kirk Effect (Ep. 481) This week we take you to one of the most consequential moments in modern American history — the Charlie Kirk memorial, a moment that felt like a modern-day “shot heard round the world.” I (Greg Schlueter) was there in Phoenix with 200,000, joined by more than 100 million streaming globally. Together, with John Sherman who was with me, we recount h...

7 Turning Points for America: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk (Ep. 480) The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, is more than a tragedy—it is a Turning Point. Like St. Paul, Kirk lived boldly, proclaiming Gospel truth in the public square and calling a generation to courage. In this episode of IGNITE Radio Live , we remember his life and witness, share stories of lives changed, an impact...

5 Steps to Greater Exaltation (Ep. 479) This Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we ask: What are you exalting? Comfort, recognition, resentment—or the Cross of Christ? What we exalt, we become. In this episode of IGNITE Radio Live , we unpack five powerful steps to lift high the Cross in our daily lives and discover the transforming love that heals, saves, and makes us whole. God is callin...

5 Keys to Living Ephphatha (Ep. 478) This week we open the Gospel where Jesus heals the deaf and mute man with the cry: “Ephphatha! Be opened!” This isn’t just physical healing—it’s the cry of Christ to every soul gasping for spiritual breath. Together, we identify five keys to living opened lives: hearing God’s Word daily, speaking life instead of fear, healing the silence of shame, courageously...

7 Keys to Soul-Resusitation (Ep. 477) We all know the urgency of resuscitating someone who’s collapsed and become non-responsive—seconds matter, life hangs in the balance. Spiritually, many of us live in that condition. We may still be breathing, moving, even “practicing our faith”—but inside, our souls are gasping. The light has dimmed. We’re less than fully alive, drifting in weariness, woundedn...

The Narrow Way Workout (Ep. 476) In this week’s IGNITE Radio Live , we take on one of the most challenging Gospel passages: Luke 13:22–30. Jesus warns us that proximity to Him isn’t enough—salvation requires training, discipline, and transformation through the narrow gate. Discover how God equips us to grow in zeal, integrity, responsibility, devotion, and fortitude. Listen now and more fully disc...

The Fire That Divides: Living the Cost of Discipleship | Interview with Bill Kassel (Ep. 475) In this episode, we unpack one of Jesus’ most arresting declarations: that He came not to bring peace, but fire—and even division. We explore what that means for our homes, our witness, and the cost of true discipleship in a culture allergic to truth. Through five marks of a faith set ablaze, we expose th...

Rebuilding Relationships In A Digitized World (Ep. 474) In an age of quick clicks and curated connection, we're forgetting how to really relate. In this episode, we explore seven signs that our relationships are suffering—loneliness in proximity, emotional avoidance, chronic misunderstanding—and offer five powerful, practical habits to rebuild them. Drawing from Luke 12:32–48 and grounded in p...

Wired For Eternity: Do You Have Money or Does Money Have You? (Ep. 473) Jesus spoke more about money than heaven and hell combined—not because He needed it, but because He knew how deeply it shapes us . In this powerful episode of IGNITE Radio Live , we expose seven common lies we believe about money and unveil five liberating marks of a Catholic financial life. With stories, Scripture, psychologi...

Our Homeland Visit | Roots & Stories (Ep. 472) This week on IGNITE Radio Live , Greg and Stephanie recount their summer “pilgrimage” to the sacred soil of Wisconsin—beginning at the breathtaking Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee and culminating at Our Lady of Champion, the only approved Marian apparition site in the United States (up there with the hallowed Lambeau Field). Along the way, t...

5 MARKS OF A GREAT SAMARITAN + (Ep. 471) As fireworks fade and summer rolls on, we’re inviting you into something far deeper than nostalgia—a revolution of the heart. In this powerful episode, we unpack the Gospel of the Good Samaritan—not as a distant parable, but as a blazing call to become instruments of divine mercy in a distracted world. What does it mean to truly see ? To stop ? To sacrifice...

A DECLARATION WORTH LIVING: 10 Things About The Day (Ep. 470) This Fourth of July, let’s go beyond fireworks and fanfare. In this special episode, we invite you to rediscover Independence Day not just as a moment to remember , but a mission to resemble . We explore how the truths boldly declared in 1776—truths rooted in God, virtue, and sacrifice—are not relics of the past, but blueprints for our...

THE EUCHARIST: Heaven’s Answer to Every Ache (Ep. 469) Summer is here! In this special episode, Steph and Greg kick things off with warm-hearted banter—recalling their very first date on June 21, 1996 , which (yes, really) became the same date of their wedding just one year later. From a drive-in movie to lifelong covenant, they reflect on the deeper thirst behind every human heart. That ache—for...

EPISODE 466 | 5 Life Applications of the Ascension Jesus didn’t ascend to leave us—He ascended to launch us. This week on IGNITE Radio Live , we unpack 5 Life Applications of the Ascension —real, practical ways to live as empowered witnesses in a world desperate for truth, hope, and purpose. You’ll be inspired by powerful insights, hard-hitting cultural connections, and actionable steps to bring h...

EPISODE 465 | American Deployed: The Stories & Songs of Greg Whalen In this powerful episode, we sit down with Marine veteran and musician Greg Whalen , whose soul-stirring songs chronicle his deployment during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. With raw honesty and insight, Greg shares the human story behind headlines—experiences of fear, faith, brotherhood, and beauty found in the...

EPISODE 464 | Five Marks of A Disciple's Love | + Pope Chat This week on IGNITE Radio Live we reflect on a truly historic moment: the election of Pope Leo XIV. With reverence and realism, we honor the God-given office of Peter, offering a respectful look back on Pope Francis’s complex legacy—his call to mercy, his pastoral heart, and the confusion many faithful have experienced. As we look ahe...

EPISODE 463 | Five Marks of Living in the Shepherd's Hands This week’s IGNITE Radio Live brings you along for a bit of our “family circus”—a whirlwind last week across Huron, Columbus, Dublin, and Fort Wayne. We also share exciting updates on the growing impact of our Live IT Today daily reflections ( LiveITToday.us )—simple, powerful ways so many are encountering God’s Word each day. Greg off...