Saints Alive Podcast

“If you don't behave as you believe you will end by believing as you behave” Brad Brumley has one dream: to be the world’s first sit down comedian and Catholic influencer extraordinaire. But before he can pursue his dream career, he and his best friend Paul will hear the story of the man who held the audience of more than 2 million people on television, the priest who became a household name,...

Listen to this exclusive Saints Alive episode from The Little Way challenge: Our Lenten challenge for families on Hallow!  Today, the Buckley family is out and about exploring Paris when they stumble upon the story of the patron saint of the city! Come listen with Mia and Paul as they learn how Saint Genevieve heroically saved the city of Paris from Attila the Hun!  Parental Discretion: True to th...

Come listen to the epic conclusion of the life of Saint Brigid! Hear how she founded the monastery of Kildare, extended her cloak for miles to obtain land and helped bring her Father’s soul back to Christ in his final hours. This is an ending you don’t want to miss!  Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review an...

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” Come listen to the story of the saint who bravely shared the light of Christ’s love, beauty and mercy with the people of Ireland! Learn about the miraculous flame on the night she was born, her endless generosity and relentless persistence in following the will of God. This is the tale of Saint Brigid of Kildare like you’ve never heard it be...

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord ” - Job 1:21 This Advent, Saints Alive brings you the heartwarming Christmas adventure of the boy behind the drum. We’ve all grown up hearing his song, but today, you can listen to the story of the little orphan boy who met Jesus the very night he was born. Cozy up and listen with your family this season, and like the lit...

“Arise, soldiers of Christ, throw away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light” Today, we’ll hear the story of Saint Cecilia, one of the earliest and most famous Roman martyrs. In our episode today, we’ll hear not only her story but the story of her courageous and faithful husband Valerian. Together, they brought many souls to Christ and ultimately gave their lives as martyrs. Because...

Come listen to the incredible conclusion of the story of Venerable Father Patrick Peyton! In today’s episode we’ll hear how he started his radio program and enlisted nearly every Hollywood star to help him! Father Peyton went onto air ten thousand different radio and television broadcasts and even established his own production company, Family Theater. Come listen in to hear how Mary’s “little don...

Today, we will hear the tale of a simple, hard working Irishman who changed the world with his devotion to Our Blessed Mother and the rosary. Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. spent his life championing the power of prayer through his rosary crusades in forty countries drawing a total of 28 million people together in prayer. Through his passionate work, he became known and loved by millions. But, thro...

"Nothing is far from God" Have you ever heard the quote " You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you ."? Or what about " To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him, the greatest adventure and to find Him, the greatest human achievement" ? These beautiful quotes are from the incredible Saint, Augustine of H...

“You ask me whether I am in good spirits. How could I not be so? As long as faith gives me strength I will always be joyful!”  In some ways, Pier Giorgio lived a simple and ordinary life - but he lived it with the strength, charity and heroism of a saint. And that is what made all the difference. Tune in today to hear the rest of the story of the man who is calling us all to the heights!  Parental...

“Verso L’Alto!”  Today, we will hear our first episode about the life of someone still on their way to sainthood! And as it so happens, this Blessed will become a Saint next year! His seemingly simple story of holy friendship, generosity and zeal for Christ has spread throughout the world and he is known and loved by many of you, our listeners. So, come listen to Luciana tell the story of her brot...

“Behold the Heart which has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even to exhausting and consuming Itself, in order to testify Its love.” Come listen with Jane and Sarah as they hear the rest of Saint Margaret Mary’s story! Learn how she became a Sister, found a faithful friend to help her and became the vessel with which Jesus shared the beauty and mystery of His Sacred Heart!   Saints Alive i...

“I need nothing but God and to lose myself in the heart of Jesus”  In today’s episode, we’ll meet Jane and Sarah: two sisters taking refuge in an English convent during the second world war. Though they are surrounded by the confusion and fear of war, they find solace and hope when Sister Evelyn tells them the incredible story of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. Come listen with Jane and Sarah and le...

"To always be close to Jesus, that is my life plan." - Blessed Carlo Acutis In our first episode today, we’ll meet Carlo and discover one of his favorite pastimes: telling stories of Eucharistic Miracles. Listen in as Carlo tells the incredible true story of the wave that nearly decimated the small island of Tumaco and the miracle that saved everyone. This is the first episode in our Hal...

“Whatever God wants”  Today, we bring you the story of an ordinary mother who had a zealous love for life and the souls she encountered. Saint Gianna lived a simple life as a wife, mother and doctor and found Christ by making every moment holy. Many remember Gianna for her heroism in the final days of her life, but the reality is that she lived a life of heroic love the entirety of her life. That...

In today’s episode, we’ll enter into the story of the most solemn day of our church year: The Crucifixion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Immerse yourself in this day through the eyes of Saint Veronica and hear the story of God giving His only begotten Son for us all. Recommended for families with kids ages 8+ This episode is part of the Hallow Triduum Series, Through Their Eyes: a radio drama...

This Holy Week, we invite you to immerse yourself in the Triduum like never before with our exclusive NEW series: Through Their Eyes. Listen to this preview to hear how we'll walk through the Triduum with four different saints: Saint Mark on Holy Thursday, Saint Veronica on Good Friday, Saint Peter on Holy Saturday and Saint Mary Magdalene on Easter Sunday. 'Through Their Eyes' is a...

“Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord” - Psalm 31 In this episode of Saints and the Spirit, Mia will learn about the gift of fortitude. And what better story to teach fortitude than the legend of Saint George and the dragon! Listen in to hear a tale of a brave knight, his noble steed and a dragon determined to win. This is one you don’t want to miss!  Saints Ali...

Happy Ash-Valentines Day! We are so excited for all of you to hear our first episode in our Lenten kids series: Saints and the Spirit. In today's episode you'll meet 9 year old, Mia who is feeling a little overwhelmed with what to do for Lent. That is until she comes up with the idea to learn about the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit for the 7 weeks of Lent! In this episode, she'll enter...

“For those with faith no evidence is necessary for those without it no evidence will suffice” -Saint Thomas Aquinas  In our last episode, we heard about how young Saint Thomas Aquinas was imprisoned by his family, freed by friars, proved himself in Cologne, and went on to study at the best institute at that time: the University of Paris. Let's listen in and hear how he became one of the most...

“Wonder is the desire for knowledge” - St. Thomas Aquinas  Saint Thomas Aquinas was one of the most influential theologians and philosophers of all time. Even though he lived over 700 years ago, his work is still very much alive in the faith we practice today. Despite the countless writings we have from him, he never wrote anything about himself! We decided it was time to tell this brilliant, humb...

"Listen, put it into your heart, my youngest and dearest son, that the thing that disturbs you, the thing that afflicts you, is nothing. Do not let your countenance, your heart be disturbed."  - Our Lady of Guadalupe When we last left our story, the Bishop was doubtful that Juan Diego's message from Our Lady was true. He asked for a sign that it was truly the Mother of God who had s...

“I am a nobody. I am a small rope, a tiny ladder, the tail end, a leaf…and you send me to a place I would never visit.” - Saint Juan Diego  In the year 1531 in the city of Mexico a man named Juan met Our Lady. He was a simple, humble farmer but knew that he had been entrusted with the message from Our Lady for a reason. Will he carry out his promise to Our Lady? Will the Bishop believe him? Find o...

"A single act of humility is worth more than the proud exhibition of any virtue"   - Saint Mother Cabrini Today we will hear the rest of the story of Saint Mother Cabrini! When we last left off, Mother Cabrini had just been given permission to go to Rome to meet the Pope! Tune in today to listen along with Emma and find out what happens next!  Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Cat...

“I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him or have forgotten Him.” - Saint Mother Cabrini Emma doesn't feel close to the saints. In fact, she couldn't feel more distant! So many saints were older than Emma and lived far away from her home in Colorado - how can she relate? Thankfully, her teacher, Sister Maggie, knows just th...