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We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U in Baton Rouge president, with update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about what to do when your teen no longer wants to go to mass with you. Dr. Robert Collins, author, talks about his book You Visited Me: Grace and Healing in the Modern Medical Center.

We're joined by Brandon Otto, scholar, author and translator talks about the book Not of the World: 20 Lessons on Following Christ without Compromise. Lisa Hendey, author, talks about Chime Travelers, thrilling time traveler adventure videos for kids. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper updates us.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Mario and Craig Tubiolo, talk about Mario’s new book Mario and Jimmy's Italian Adventure.

We're joined by Peter Giersch, author of the book Talking of Michelangelo: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell in the Burgundy Region. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, talks about Divine Mercy Sunday. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tal...

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, will answer the question: What Did Jesus Do for 40 Days between the Resurrection and the Ascension? Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, updates us. Ginny Kochis, author, talks about her book, Quirky Catholic Kids Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy.

We're joined by Paul McCusker is the Senior Director of Creative Content for the Augustine Institute, talks about “Welcome to Hope Springs,” a Screen-Free Audio Adventure for Families. Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talk about the Way of the Cross in downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday. Laura Kelly Fanucci, author of Living Easter 50 Day...

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about Holy Week and Easter/ Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks Holy Week from an evangelization standpoint. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about th...

We're joined by Joan Watson, Catholic speaker and writer, talks about her new book Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity. Samuel McIlheran, author, talks about his new English (from Latin) translation of The Matins Lectionary: The Complete Readings from the Traditional Roman Breviary. Emily Stimpson-Chapman, Catholic author, talks about her new children’s book called Joseph, Keeper of...

We're joined by Thomas Curry, author, talks about his book Miss Sally’s Son, focused on the relevance of faith in our modern world. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about fatherhood and the importance of the role of a dad inside a family. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U, gives us a theology lesson.

We're joined by Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and Editor of the  St. Louis IX Society Joie de Vivre, talks about the upcoming Joie de Vivre Festival 2026. Dr. Trevor Boudreaux, LSU Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Carolanne Van Zandt, first-year medical student at LSU, talk about the CMA NOLA Guild. Terry Dickson, Director of Communication of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of th...

We're joined by Gretchen Varnell, Community Development Representative of Greenoaks Funeral Home, talks about the upcoming Tenebre event. Ben Clapper, Executive Director of LA Right to Life, with a Pro Life Persuasion segment on organ donations- where do we stand as Catholics? Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about inviting people to come hom...

We're joined by Dr. Jeffrey Talley, President of Belmont Abbey College as he talks about his new role as president. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Holy Week. Dr. David Bellar, Fran U President in Baton Rouge, talks about his inauguration. 

We're joined by Fr. Norbert Wood, spokesperson for the book The Eternal Pilgrim: The Life of St. Norbert. Brian Truckenbrod, Director of Institutional Sales, Ignatius Press, talks about a new personalized size edition of the Ignatius Catholic Bible Study. 

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Annunciation. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about checking in on our teens during Lent. Alexandra Greeley, Catholic author, talks about her new book Catholic Feast Days: A Cookbook for Connecting Faith and Food.

We're joined by Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about living liturgically. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks about cultivating mom friendships older and younger. Emily Lavastida, Woman’s New Life Clinic Therapist, joins us.

We're joined by Dr. Ray Guarendi, Catholic author, talks about his book, Being a Grandparent: Just Like Being a Parent ... Only Different. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, will talk about St. Joseph especially in leading our family. Carrie Simon, producer and co-writer of the film “Life, Is My Choice”, talks about the film.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Dr. Dan Schneider, talks about his book Sins of the Father: A Catholic and Biblical Approach to Generational Curses. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about St. Joseph.

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with events, Emily Mentock, Catholic author, talks about her book Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026. Ira DeWitt, executive producer of the short film Rewritten: The Story of Maria Goretti and founder of SAINT Lifestyle App talks about the film.

We're joined by Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and fear. Laura Stewart, Catholic author, talks about her book Orchestra for Oliver: Even the Shortest Lives Are Special ,the story of an expectant family navigating a prenatal diagnosis. Rick Hamlin, author of the book Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living.

We're joined by Jim Cavnar, cofounder and CEO of Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about “Water for Life” campaign. Dr. Tom Harmon is Associate Director of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas (UST) Houston, talks about bringing American Civic life to UST. Terry Dickson, Communications Director in the Diocese of Biloxi, with events and stories from the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about staying focused halfway through Lent. Laura Bedingfel​d, author of the book, Arise: A 50-Day Journey into the Mystery of the Resurrection. 

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Brian O’Neel, Catholic writer, talks about SaintsTombs.com , a new website to help you find pilgrimage sites. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about Archbishop Fulton Sheen- what every Catholic should know.

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about St. Joseph. Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Associate Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and Director of Content Development, talks about “The Heart of Prayer” Lenten series.

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U President in Baton Rouge. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic and author, talks about teens and fasting: How do we encourage our teens to give up something for Lent, and is it important to observe the Lenten fasts traditionally observed by the Catholic Church? Kaitlyn Facista, author of the book, Into the Heart of Middle-earth: Exploring Faith an...

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about how to get our teens involved in devotions in our faith. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, talks about their mission's goals for March.