Wake Up!

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.