Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast

This week Andy Harrington of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank joins us to talk about 15 Canadian churches working together to end global hunger. Billy Chan is back with Church for Dummies with a question about the films we watch. And we reconnect with singer/songwriter Rob Grossi, who has a new album, Contrast.

This week, we learn about a brand new app that if you’re dating, you actually do want to use, designed exclusively for Catholic couples: the Avila App. Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids about self-care, and we meet singer/songwriter and hip hop artist Tyler Seidenberg, aka Mr. S the Catechist.

This week, Fr. Joe Mallia tells us about the Rising from the Ashes Revival coming to Detroit this July. Jermaine Bagnall has two new book suggestions in Book Endz, and we meet singer/songwriter Nicholas A. Higgins and listen to music from his debut album, Fireheart.

This week, we talk about the film Walking the Sacred Path and learn about the work of the Black and Indian Mission Office. Mark Matthews unpacks Pope Leo’s Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Rebecca Roubion who is homeschooling her five children.

This week, Dr. Gregory Bottaro of the CatholicPsych Institute tells us about the power of listening well. Danny Torchia shares something important when it comes to the digital culture, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Hannah Schaefer who has a new project dedicated to motherhood.

This week we speak with author Jeff Lockert and learn great leadership qualities from the greatest of leaders. We find out the results of the Religious Freedom report from Aid to the Church in Need, and we meet hip hop singer/songwriter Carlos Zamora, aka C2six.

Travel back in time and meet real-life heroes... the Saints. Today we speak with Lisa Hendey, creator of the new Family Theater Productions animated series for kids, Chime Travelers. Billy Chan returns with a question about prayer in Church for Dummies and we reconnect with Catholic family and music group, Rhythm and Grace.

Looking for great audio content for your kids? Today, creator, Paul McCusker tells us all about the new audio drama, Welcome to Hope Springs, from the Augustine Institute. Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this month while in Rome, and we meet singer/songwriter Sylvia Kay.

This year for our Easter special, we are joined by beloved composer Fr. Michael Joncas, best known for his contributions to liturgical music, including On Eagle’s Wings. Fr. Joncas tells us about his 50-year career and gives us inspiring words to reflect on for the Easter season.

Surely you’ve heard of St. Mary MacKillop but do you know of Australia’s second saint? Today we speak with Kate Clinch, author of Every Inch a Saint, and learn all about Servant of God, Eileen O’Connor and her cause for canonization. Jermaine Bagnall returns with two great book suggestions (including a graphic novel about an exorcism), and we reconnect with Canadian singer/songwriter Joe Zambon wh...

This week, we talk about Archbishop Fulton Sheen with Sheen expert, Allan Smith and learn details about his upcoming beatification. Mark Matthews returns to speak to us about the use of Artificial Intelligence in education, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Pat Briley and meet his wife, Hanna.

This week, we reconnect with author Denise Mallett to speak about her second epic Christian Fantasy novel, titled The Blood. We also hear from CNEWA's National Director, Michel Constantin about the situation in Lebanon; Danny Torchia gives us more media tips for the home, and we meet singer/songwriter Andrew MacDonald.

This week we speak with Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet about the opportunities of the synodal process. We learn of the work of Aid to the Church in Need in Cuba and their Lenten Campaign, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Lorraine Hess who has new singles and a new book.

Tune in this weekend for our end-of-the year tradition of celebrating some of the new music released by Catholic artists and featured on the SLHour over the last year. Sit back and enjoy some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2025, featuring, Grace Lee, Kate Curran, Avery Collins, Nick and Nikki Garza, Flynn, Mary Grace Therese, Celestial Quartet, Meredith Joy Keller, Gabriel Giammari...

Join us for our 2025 SLHour Christmas Special, featuring the Daughters of St. Paul – join Deacon Pedro and Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp as they tour the Daughters' Convent in Boston, meet some of the sisters and learn all about their mission, their publishing house, video and podcast production and music.

This week, we learn all about the work of Mary’s Meals, an organization that feeds 3 million children at school every day. Danny Torchia gives us tips on how to keep a healthy media diet at home, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Aly Aleigha who has a few new singles.

Today we speak with Angie Peters who’s dedicated her life to eradicating poverty. We learn of the work of Aid to the Church in Need in Nigeria, and we meet singer/songwriter Mark Hargrave.

Today we learn about LEGATUS, a ministry that supports Catholic business leaders. Billy Chan returns with Church for Dummies with a hellish question, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Luke Spehar.

Many have said that migration is the crisis of our day. But do we know what that crisis looks like? Today we speak with filmmaker Nathaniel Lezra about migration and his film Roads of Fire. Jemaine Bagnall returns with two great book suggestions, and we meet Canadian singer/songwriter Gabriel Giammaria.

Mental challenges are real for any one in high pressured jobs, including but not limited to athletes and performers. Today we learn all about the Success and Performance Coaching Program with Pastoral Counselor, Rachael Isaac. Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this month, and we meet singer/songwriter Fr. Bill Quinlivan, who has a new album dedicated to the Divine Mercy.

This week, we talk about vampires with Daughter of St. Paul, Sr. Allison Gliot, fsp whose In Aeternum trilogy books one and two are out now. Mark Matthews returns to speak to us about what’s new in Artificial Intelligence, and we meet singer/songwriter Meredith Joy Keller.

This week, we look into the first six months of the Leo XIV papacy with author, Fr. Michael Collins, who’s new book, Leo XIV, Builder of Bridges is set to come out soon. Danny Torchia joins us with some thoughts on good media literacy, and we meet singer/songwriters and family group Celestial Quartet.

This week, we learn all about the new film Triumph of the Heart, which tells the story of the martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Auschwitz. We also hear about the new Religious Freedom Report, and we meet singer/songwriter Mary-Grace Therese who has just released her debut album, Mend.

This week we speak with actor Masey McLain who stars in the film Soul on Fire based on the incredible survival story of inspirational speaker, John O’Reilly. Billy has a question about the Pope, which will make you pray for him, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Marie Miller, who has a song dedicated to new saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.

This week, on the summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the spring and winter of 2025. We speak with Catholic astronaut Tom Jones and we learn all about the film The Last Supper. We also meet singer/songwriter Grace Lee and reconnect with singer/songwriter Kate Curran.