Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider

Today's guest is an American entrepreneur best known for founding Domino's Pizza, Tom Monaghan. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1937, he faced a difficult childhood after his father died when he was young, and he grew up in an Orphanage and foster care. In 1960, Monaghan and his brother bought a small pizza shop called DomiNick’s, which later became Domino’s Pizza. Monaghan expanded the co...

In this week's episode, we sit down with Rick Schuler to explore his fascinating journey through music, archaeology, and faith. From his background as a performer inspired by John Denver to his involvement with an international team that discovered a new Dead Sea Scroll cave, Rick shares how these experiences have shaped his worldview and deepened his Christian faith. We discuss how history, s...

Anyone in need of a cup of Joe? Today's guest is Father Albert Garong, SSP also known as Father Brews. Fr. Albert is a priest belonging to the Society of St. Paul. We chat about his own vocation story, blending coffee with evangelization, and how to better receive God's love. You can find him on Instagram @fatherbrews or listen to his podcast, "The PadsCast."

Our final episode of our live interviews from Destination Jesus! Amanda Vernon is an artist, speaker, author, and...mom. She opens up about her own mental health journey and her most recent trial walking alongside her daughter, Chiara, throughout her medical crisis. Learn how to support her family here. Follow along and learn more about Amanda on Instagram: @amandavernonmusic.

This week, we are continuing our podcast series live from Destination Jesus! Our next guest was Oscar Riviera. A rapper, podcast host, and Catholic speaker, we breakdown the digital age. Enjoy!

Live from Destination Jesus! Our series continues this week with a conversation with my dear friend, Caeser Swidan. While experiencing a medical crisis, Caeser laid in a hospital room for 6 weeks not knowing where God was leading him. It is a story of surrender, suffering and hope. Caeser carried this cross and trusted in the Lord, and I hope his experience can inspire you to do the same!

Live from Destination Jesus 2026! For this special episode, we are recording from the Diocese of Lafayette's high school retreat, Destination Jesus. Chatting in front of students looking to grow deeper in their Faith...what a joy! Please enjoy my first guest of a series of episodes, Sister Veronica Anne, OP.

Colleen Dulle is is Vatican correspondent at America magazine, host of “ Inside the Vatican ” and author of Struck Down, Not Destroyed .

Today's guest is John O’Leary, an inspirational speaker whose life is a powerful testimony of hope. John shares his story of surviving a tragic accident at 9 years old that left him burned on 100% of his body, and how that experience transformed his perspective into one rooted in gratitude and faith. We talk about the steadfast love of his parents, the strength of their marriage through suffer...

This week, we welcome Sr. Kateri Rose. Sr. Kateri Rose is a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia. She currently is principal at Cottleville in Missouri. We chat about New Year's Resolutions, practical tips to grow holier, and how to keep hope. Enjoy!

I wanted to know what even is Faith? Can we ask for more Faith? Can I grow in Faith? How can we have Faith in a world filled with so much sadness? My conversation with Fr. Shane Deman is out now!

Hello from West Lafayette, Indiana! In this episode, we’re celebrating 75 years of St. Tom’s by hearing directly from the college students who keep its spirit alive. They share why faith feels more important than ever, what inspires them day to day, and how this community has shaped their lives. It’s a heartfelt look at the past, present, and future of a church that continues to grow through its y...

Learn more about Dr. Bob's ministry here.

Today we welcome, Fr. Archer! He shares how to better discern God's plan and how to recognize the charisms you have been gifted. Enjoy!

Today's guest is Sr. Patricia Young, ASCJ. We chat her discernment story, about the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, plus her advice for those needing to make a big decision in life. Enjoy! Follow her on Instagram @sr.patriciaelaine.

Today's guest is Dr. John Sehorn. Dr. Sehorn is the Academic Dean of the Graduate School of Theology and an Associate Professor of Theology. Dr. Sehorn shares insights into his own conversion story, plus what it means to be a Beloved Son of God. For more content, visit @ lettherebelightwithmary on Instagram.

Today's guest is Jackie Angel! We chat about her discernment, story, advice for women looking for that special someone, defining gender roles in a relationship and tips for staying in the present moment. Learn more about Jackie and her husband Bobby's ministry here. Enjoy!

Welcome back to Let There Be Light! This is an extra exciting kick off to the new season because this show is now available on YouTube. Plus, looking for extra content? You can visit the Let There Be Light YouTube page for new content every Tuesday! Today’s guest is Fr. John Hollowell. Fr. Hollowell was ordained a priest in 2009 for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.  He is currently serving as a pa...

1 year of ‘Let There Be Light.’ What a milestone! Thanks for being here. Today, I share an exciting announcement about what’s to come for the next year. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of my favorite conversations. I will see you on September 2nd!

Today, we welcome back Father Charlie Samson. Fr. Samson was ordained a priest in 2013. He then was sent to Rome to do advanced studies in theology, sacred scripture and biblical and modern languages. He returns to the podcast to talk about praying with Scripture! Fr. Samson shares different methods of prayer and the importance of reading the Bible. He also shares how Scripture is proof of God&#39...

So often we hear people talk about the heart…he left with a broken heart, do not wear your heart on your sleeve, do not harden your heart. It is safe to say that the heart is powerful. It is a source of love, joy, desires, but also wounds, fears, sadness. I typically forget that Jesus did in fact have a human heart which got me thinking. What do I know about the Sacred Heart of Jesus? So,I called...

As a television producer, Patrick Murphy has earned six Emmys for his public television documentaries on the history and culture of the American heartland. He is the author of Candy Men: The Story of Switzer’s Licorice, The Irish in St Louis: From Shanty to Lace Curtain, and Places to Pray: Holy Sites in Catholic Missouri. This week, I chat with Patrick about his books, his own conversion story, a...

Today’s guest is Dr Elizabeth Klein. Dr. Klein is an Associate Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute. She completed her PhD from the University of Notre Dame in 2016, and after holding a postdoctoral position at Notre Dame, she joined the Augustine Institute in 2017. She is the author of Augustine’s Theology of Angels (Cambridge University Press, 2018), God: What Every Catholic Should K...

Today’s guest is the one and only karaoke priest aka Father Joe Detwiler! Father Joe is the associate pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Wentzville in the St. Louis archdiocese. His path to the priesthood was far from ordinary. Fr. Joe planned to enter the college seminary right after high school, but all of that changed when he and his sister, Cecilia, were in a car accident on July 4, 2010. Both ha...

Today’s guest is Father Mark-Mary Ames! Fr. Mark-Mary is the Director of Communications and the Director of Priestly Studies of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The primary mission of the CFR community is a wholehearted embracing of Jesus Christ and their Holy Father, St. Francis of Assisi. Through their commitment to prayer and contemplation, the study of Sacred Scripture, fidelity to the Ch...