Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast

This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn about Forbidden God, a film about religious persecution set in the Spanish Civil War, and we meet singer/songwriter Molly Marrow. We then learn all about the work and ministry of Array of Hope and listen to some of their great music.

This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we have a featured conversation with Roma Downey of Touched By An Angel and we meet singer/songwriter David Mares. We also learn about a new biblical virtual reality game from Immersive History founder Jarom Sidwell, and we meet singer/songwriter Andrea Thomas.

This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn good habits for achieving holiness with Fr. Mark Mary Ames, CFR, and we talk all things World Youth Day with Dario Mobini of WorldYouthDay.com.  We also meet singer/songwriter Alverlis and learn all about the music collaboration Village Lights.

This week, on a special “best of” edition of the SLHour, we speak with author Emily Wilson Hussem about becoming the woman you were created to be, and then we meet singer/songwriter Wade McNutt. Also, author Andy Banister tells us whether Christians and Muslims worship the same God, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Hannah Schaefer.

This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the spring of 2021. We learn about Canadian Samaritans for Africa, an organization that works with women-led projects in Africa, and also about a film about Mary and her successors by theologian Josephine Lombardi. We also meet singer/songwriter Dave Moore, and we listen to music by Kay Cl...

This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the spring of 2021. Dr. Bill Sullivan of the International Association of Catholic Bioethics looks at ethical considerations when receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and Emily Jaminet tells us about the 12 Secrets of the Sacred Heart. We also meet singer/songwriters Nick and Nikki Garza and li...

This week on the SLHour, we learn about an organization that is empowering women in rural communities in Africa; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids; Billy has a question about the Cross; and we meet singer/songwriter Dave Moore.

This week on the SLHour we speak about suffering and redemption with Jennifer Hubbard whose 6-year old daughter was killed in the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012. Danny Torchia returns to wrap up his rearing rebels series; Jermaine has a few more book suggestions and we meet singer/songwriter Alverlis.

How much do you know about World Youth Days? This week, Dario Mobini of WorldYouthDay.com tells us what we need to know and why. Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to more great movie dads; Billy has a question about baptism and confirmation and we meet singer/songwriter David Mares.

How do you become the woman you are meant to be? This week, author and Catholic speaker, Emily Wilson Hussem tells us what you need to hear in truth and love. Jermaine has two new books on Book Ends; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and we meet singer/songwriter, married couple, Nick and Nikki Garza.

This week we celebrate the Sacred Heart. Author Emily Jaminet tells us how to claim Jesus’ promises in your life; Gillian learns a new lesson from her kids about confidence; Billy has a question about forgiveness; and we meet singer/songwriter, Wade McNutt.

What does it mean to follow in the footsteps of Mary? This week we speak with author and theologian, Josephine Lombardi about her new documentary: The First Lady and Her Successors. Also, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to an academy award winner; Jermaine Bagnall has two more books for us in Book Ends and we meet singer/songwriter Molly Marrow.

Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? This week, author Andy Bannister tells us what he thinks. Danny Torchia returns to give us another tip in rearing rebels, Billy has a question in Church for Dummies and we meet James Perkins and Ashley Dean of Onward and Upward Worship.

It is one of the most controversial court cases in U.S history. This week, Producer and Director Nick Loeb tells us about his new film, “Roe v. Wade”. Jermaine Bagnall returns with his new segment Book Ends to tell us about two new children’s books; Mark Matthews tells us about something that could only be possible in Hollywood and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Hannah Schaefer.

Is it possible to be holy? This week Fr. Mark Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal shares tips on making small steps for making big spiritual progress. Gillian learns a lesson from her kids; Billy has a question about music; and singer/songwriter, Steve Bell has a new album, Wouldn’t You Love to Know.

Can video games be used for evangelization? This week on the SLHour, visual-effects-artist-turned-video-game-creator, Jarom Sidwell of Immersive History tells us what he thinks and about their new VR game based on the David and Goliath story. Danny Torchia returns to give us another tip in rearing rebels, Billy has another question about the pope in Church for Dummies and we learn about the worshi...

Are COVID vaccines ethically and morally acceptable? This week, Dr. Bill Sullivan of the International Association of Catholic Bioethics helps us understand. Also, we introduce a new segment, Book Ends with Jermaine Bagnall, who will introduce us to some great books for young people; Billy has a question in Church for Dummies about the pope and we meet singer/songwriter Mary Kate Westrich.

This week on a special edition of the SLHour , once again, we focus on being children of God. Our parenting contributor, Gillian Kantor has been producing the What I Learned From My Kids segment for years now and it’s time again to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Gillian has learned about promises, making excuses, the importance of quiet time and waiting, and spi...

Join us for our special Easter edition of the SLHour: Billy has an Easter question in Church for Dummies and Gillian learns an Easter lesson from her kids; Mark tells us what’s good in Hollywood for Easter; Danny has a tip for rearing rebels, and Sr. Marie Paul has the Windows to the Soul to some Oscar contenders, plus we listen to great music by the Vigil Project, Luke Spehar and Taylor Tripodi.

It is the greatest story ever told: This week, we speak with producer, Roma Downey about the new feature-length film, Resurrection. Also, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to a couple great film dads; Billy has another question in Church for Dummies and we meet singer/songwriter Will Hickl of the Novum Collective.

In the late 1930s the Spanish Civil War left many martyrs. This week, Producer, Victor Pap tells us about “Forbidden God” a film that tells one of those stories. Billy has a question about the Eucharist, Mark Matthews tells us how to pray for Hollywood and singer/songwriter Kay Clarity of Cassia and Myrrh has a new album, Catholic Chapters, Volume 1.

This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we look back at Pope Francis’ historic visit to Iraq. We hear from the Most Rev. Bashar Warda of the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Erbil, and we examine the significance of the trip with a panel of experts, Fr. Dominic Robinson, SJ and John Pontifex of Aid to the Church in Need, UK and Stephen Rasche of the Catholic University in Erbil.

The Pope is in Iraq this weekend. Tune in to hear what the Chaldean Bishop of Canada, Bawai Soro has to say about his country and the pope’s visit. Gillian learns a Lenten lesson from her kids; Billy has a question about the Eucharist; and singer/songwriter, Luke Spehar has a new album, Solace.

This week on the SLHour we learn about a Catholic multimedia extravaganza and learn how Array of Hope shares the beauty and truth of the Catholics faith through media and events. Danny Torchia returns to give us another tip in rearing rebels, Billy has a question about setting up prayer corners in Church for Dummies and we listen to great music from Array of Hope!

One in four people are affected by mental health issues. This week, we speak Daniel Whitehead of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries about how Churches can support our parishioners who are struggling. Also, Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to a few films to start our Lenten movie watching; Billy has another question in Church for Dummies and we meet singer/songwriter Andr...