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Wake Up!

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Every weekday morning, join your friends from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and The Gulf South for a discussion of news, events, and living the Gospel, all from a Catholic, faith-filled perspective.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Wake Up! 5/21/2026: Pentecost | Entrusting our Kids to God | Events 21.05.2026

We're joined by David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about entrusting our kids to the Father, especially as they graduate, go off to college, etc. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about Pentecost.

Wake Up! 5/20/2026: The Holy Spirit | Mental Health | Holy Angels 20.05.2026

We're joined by Catherine DiNuzzo, the Founder of Sacred Heart Mental Wellness and Author of "The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety". Jason Gale, vice president of content and production at TAN Books, talks about Devotion to the Nine Choirs of Holy Angels: 12 Reasons for Veneration. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of...

Wake Up! 5/19/2026: Christian Youth Theater | Catholic Singles Tips | Ultrasounds 19.05.2026

We're joined by Tonja Rainey, artistic director of Christian Youth Theater and actor, Calvin Carline, will talk about their upcoming productions. Bethany Kline Founder of the 365 Catholic Singles Community, talks about dating apps and tips for Catholic singles. Casey Talbot, RN, for Woman’s New Life Clinic, New Orleans updates us.

Wake Up! 5/15/2026: Dementia- Inclusive Pilgrimage | Kolbe Prison Ministries | Events 15.05.2026

We're joined by Matt Estrade, founder of Catholic Aging, talks about a dementia-inclusive pilgrimage that will take place this fall. Val Browning, member of Kolbe Prison Ministries, provides update on their ministry.

Wake Up! 5/14/2026: End of the School Year | Therapeutic Family Services Program | Being Grateful 14.05.2026

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, superintendent of catholic schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux talks about the end of the school year. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about why it’s difficult to be grateful for God giving us our basic needs. Angela Ponivas, division director of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will be speaking about the Therapeuti...

Wake Up! 5/13/2026: Ordination Season | Archdiocesan News | Gospel Reflection 13.05.2026

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us on news and stories in this week’s issue of the Clarion Herald. Dr. Tom Neal, chief of evangelization and mission engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the beauty of ordination season.

Wake Up! 5/12/2026: Lectio Divina | Holy Spirit Novena | End of the School Year 12.05.2026

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. Deacon Ricky Suprean, deacon at St. John of the Cross in Lacombe, La talks about the Holy Spirit Novena. Jason Gale is the vice president of content and production for TAN Books, talks about the book Lectio Divina with the Spiritual Masters: The Book of Daniel with St. Jerome.

Wake Up! 5/11/2026: Building Trust with Your Teen | Missing Monarchy | Fran U 11.05.2026

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, president of Fran U, with monthly update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about raising teens: building trust instead of control. Jeb Smith, author of Missing Monarchy: Correcting Misconceptions About The Middle Ages, Medieval Kingship, Democracy, And Liberty joins us.

Wake Up! 5/8/2026: Sacred Chaos | Miracle of the Roses | Biloxi Diocese News 08.05.2026

We're joined by Jennifer Stavinoha, talks about her new book Sacred Chaos Finding Joy and Jesus in the Messiness of Motherhood. Angela Costa Simoas, author of Miracle of the Roses / O Milagre das Rosas, a beautifully illustrated bilingual (English/ Portuguese) children’s book inspired by the beloved story of Queen Isabel of Portugal. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi,...

Wake Up! 5/7/2026: White Smoke, Two Gulls and a Pope | Trusting in God | Shahbaz Bhatti. 07.05.2026

We're joined by Katie Warner, Catholic author, talks about her new book White Smoke, Two Gulls and a Pope. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about trusting in God’s will for our family, especially when His plan looks different from ours. Knox Thames, the producer for Blood and Water and the executive director of the Center for Global Religious Freedom at Dallas Baptist Universit...

Wake Up! 5/6/2026 : Kneeling for Communion | Mental Health | Blessed Mother and St. Joseph 06.05.2026

We're joined by Dina Dow, director of evangelization and catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, will talk about the Blessed Mother and St Joseph as living models of how to follow Jesus. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment: I see people kneel when they receive commun...

Wake Up! 5/5/2026: Living the Little Way | St. Vincent de Paul | May and the Month of Mary 05.05.2026

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about May and the month of Mary. Michael Acaldo, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul USA joins us with a monthly update. Jason Gale, vice president of content and production at TAN Books talks about TAN Books' new release from Fr. Joseph Spence entitled Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Thérèse.

Wake Up! 5/4/2026: Children's Books | Teens and Summer Schedules | Diocesan Updates 04.05.2026

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, communications director of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and summer schedules. Aimee Maciver, Catholic author, talks about her books called What Kind of Boys Does God Make? and What Kind of Girls Does God Make?. These books will help parents open up important conversations about the unique and unrepe...

Wake Up! 5/1/2026: Catholics and Confession | AI | Summer Faith 01.05.2026

We're joined by Hans Plate, founder of Vinea Research Group, talks about Vinea Research's new study showing the correlation between Catholics and confession. Andrew Gillsmith is the author of "Our Lady of the Artilects", a metaphysical science fiction novel written in the Catholic intellectual tradition that explores artificial intelligence, consciousness and whether machines could ever possess so...

Wake Up! 4/30/2026: Pro-Life Persuasion | Foster Grandparents | Family Spiritual Companion 30.04.2026

We're joined by Ben Clapper, executive director of Louisiana Right to Life, with Pro-Life Persuasion segment answers the question: What About a Baby Who Is ill or Disabled and Can't Wive Outside the Womb. Should Abortion Be Legal Then? How Do We Respond? David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father talks about the necessity of spiritual companions for your family. Ana Mendieta, foster grandparent...

Wake Up! 4/29/2026: Archdiocesan News | ECHO Community | St. Catherine of Siena 29.04.2026

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us on news and Clarion Herald stories. Brian Butler, executive director of ECHO Community, updates us on upcoming retreats and gatherings. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on St. Catherine of Siena: what can...

Wake Up! 4/28/2026: Tower of Jesus Completion | Family Life | St. Vincent de Paul 28.04.2026

We're joined by Mauricio Cortés Sierra, lead architect for the Tower of Jesus Christ and the cross terminal at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain. He talked about Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on June 10 and the completion of the tower. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks family life and provides tips. Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of SVDP BR, updates us on ways we c...

Wake Up! 4/27/2026: Hotel Hope | Teens and Chores | Theology Lessons 27.04.2026

We're joined by Sr. Mary Lou Specha, executive director of Hotel Hope in New Orleans, Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and chores. Dr. David Whidden, Fran U Theology Professor, joins us for a theology lesson.

Wake Up! 4/24/2026: CMA NOLA Guild | Grandparents' Role | Biloxi Diocese 24.04.2026

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the role of grandparents to their grandchildren. Dr. Jerussa Aita-Levy, Pediatric ER Physician at LSU and Emmanual Levy, first year medical student at LSU will talk about the CMA NOLA Guild. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi and editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper, talks about dioces...

Wake Up! 4/23/2026: Marriage Retreats | Catholic Charities | Meals for the Family 23.04.2026

We're joined by Stephanie Sterling, executive director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about an initiative to raise awareness of what they do in our local communities. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about getting into the habit of preparing meals for the delight of our family rather than just to get it done. Jason Angelette, director of Faith and Ma...

Wake Up! 4/22/2026: Red Robichaux | The Art of Living | Why is Easter 50 Days? 22.04.2026

We're joined by Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and member of the SL9 Art Society, talks about his new book of short stories called Red Robichaux and Other Southern Moralists. Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, associate professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and Director of Content Development, talks about the Augustine Institute’s “The Art of Living”. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executi...

Wake Up! 4/21/2026: Engaged Encounter | Louisiana Orphan Train Museum | First Communion 21.04.2026

We're joined by Jonathan and Winslow Brandenburg, Local Coordinators for Catholic Engaged Encounter Baton Rouge, talk about an upcoming retreat. Martha Aubert, board president of Louisiana Orphan Train Museum, in Opelousas and James Douget, board member, talk about the history and museum and hits Catholic roots. Adriana Gonzalez, producer of the upcoming docudrama, “That They May Be One” coming to...

Wake Up! 4/20/2026: 365 Catholic Singles Community | St. Michael the Archangel | Blind Spot 20.04.2026

We're joined by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher. He joins us to talk about his new children's book he illustrated called Saint Michael the Archangel Through the Ages. Deacon Charlie Echeverry, author of Blind Spot: The Evangelizing Power of Latino Culture, talks about the Hispanic culture’s deep Catholic devotion and roots. Bethany Kline, founder of 365 Catholic Singles Community, talks about their newslet...

Wake Up! 4/15/2026: Clarion Herald | Parish Leadership Tips | Feasting vs. Fasting 15.04.2026

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with updates. Tim Glemkowski is the executive director of Amazing Parish, talks about a leadership manifesto for parishes and parish leaders. Dr. Tom Neal, chief of evangelization and mission engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment: How do we shift from discipline of fasti...

Wake Up! 4/14/2026: Mass Guide Books | Catholic Schools | Women's Healthcare 14.04.2026

We're joined by Jill Grabert, new assistant superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Vince Liberto, Louisiana parish relationship manager, talks about his new mass guide books. Allison Daigle, CEO of Woman’s New Life Clinic, updates us.

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