Faith and Sport
by WCAT Radio
Faith & Sport: Our goal is to bring an everyday sports-talk show to Catholics and Catholic-radio listeners, but with character, morality, and ethics as a regular part of the conversation. Some former guests include Frank Reich (Head coach - Indianapolis Colts), Joe Delamielleure (NFL Hall of Famer), Fr Chase Hilgenbrinck (former MLS player), Daniel “Rudy” Reuttiger (Movie “Rudy”), and many others. Why our Faith is important in Sport: In 2004, Pope John Paul II instituted the Office of Church and Sport to fully recognize the significance of athletics in our culture. The pope intended that athletes, fans, parents, coaches, and sport administrators call upon their Catholic faith to guide actions and words in athletic competition. For more Carolina Catholic Radio, the original station hosting this program, visit https://www.carolinacatholicradio.org
Episodes
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Episode 90: Cadence Stanley and College Athlete Emrick Stanley, Mother and Son, on the Catholic Faith (September 2, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva engages today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Carlos Hererra (September 2, 2026) Special Guests: Cadence Stanley and college athlete Emrick Stanley – mother and son who are moving toward the Catholic faith and have become Catholic...
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Episode 89: Hit or Miss with Jason Murphy and special guest Phil Cuzzi - former MLB umpire (August 12, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva does a Hit or Miss with Jason Murphy and special guest Phil Cuzzi - former MLB umpire (August 12, 2026)
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Episode 88: Joe Dougherty, a Youth Sports Coach (January 21, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Joe Dougherty, a Youth Sports Coach. (January 21, 2026)
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Episode 87: Drew Valinsky, theology teacher, and Fr Alan Benander, Benedictine priest (May 20, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick, Drew Valinsky, theology teacher, and Fr Alan Benander, Benedictine priest (May 20, 2026)
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Episode 86: Scott Anthony - Youth & Young Adult Ministries Manager with the Apostolate for Family Consecration (May 13, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Scott Anthony - Youth & Young Adult Ministries Manager with the Apostolate for Family Consecration (May 13, 2026)
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Episode 85: On Sports Merchandise Stat of the Week with Jason Murphy
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Jason Murphy.
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Episode 84: Mitch and Alle LaFond - Founders and Directors of The Metanoia Method, Online Whole-Body Wellness (April 1, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Mitch and Alle LaFond - Founders and Directors of The Metanoia Method, Online Whole-Body Wellness (April 1, 2026)
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Episode 83: A New Segment: Dummy of the Week (March 18, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Aquaviva and Ed Billick host Jason Murphy and offer a new segment: Dummy of the Week (March 18, 2026)
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Episode 82: Sam Goodwin, author of Saving Sam: The True Story of an American’s Disappearance in Syria (March 4, 2026)
Sam Goodwin, Division I hockey player, Catholic Speaker and author of Saving Sam: The True Story of an American’s Disappearance in Syria and His Family’s Extraordinary Fight to Bring Him Home
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Episode 81: Mary Stanford, author of The Obedience Paradox: Finding True Freedom in Marriage (February 17, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Mary Stanford, Professor of Theology at Christendom College, Catholic Speaker, author of The Obedience Paradox: Finding True Freedom in Marriage Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special...
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Episode 80: Coach Bob Mahr, a Long-time Youth Coach, offers Sports-Related Wisdom (February 2, 2026)
In today's episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Coach Bob Mahr, a Long-time Youth Coach, offers Sports-Related Wisdom (February 2, 2026) Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Coach Bob Mahr, longtime youth coach, life...
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Episode 79: With Special Guest Jason Murphy (January 6, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick speak with Jason Murphy on the topics of the New Year. Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick and Jason Murphy Cathlete of the Week: Christian McCaffrey Coincidence of the New Year: Fr Alan Benander...
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Episode 78: Phillip Leopold, Executive Director at Sports at the Service of Humanity (December 10, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick and we revisit a classic segment: Cathlete of the Week Special Guest: Phillip Leopold – executive director at Sports at the Service of Humanity
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Episode 77: Drew Vilinsky, Director of the St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland, Oh) Sports & Arts Chaplaincy Program (November 26, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guests: Drew Vilinsky Theology Teacher and Director of the St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland, Oh) Sports & Arts Chaplaincy Program Special Non Faith and Sport Segment: Miss Brazil - Maria Gabriela Lacerda
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Episode 76: Chad Carlson and Brian Bolt, co-hosts of Faith, Sport, Life (November 19, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guests: Chad Carlson – professor of kinesiology; Brian Bolt – physical educator, dean of the School of Education, author of Faith Sport Life; they are BOTH hosts of the podcast of the same name (FaithSportLife) Includes…
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Episode 75: Anthony Pontarelli, Former Baseball Coach on Catholic Family Land (October 29, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Anthony Pontarelli – former baseball coach, who had a great experience as a student athlete at a Catholic college, and why he keeps returning to Catholic Family Land Special Segment: When good acts are not always...
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Episode 74: Why Long Timeouts in College Football are Good (October 15, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Segment: Why long time outs in college football are good Plus: The Catholic Bumper Sticker of the Year
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Episode 73: Kristin Sheehan, director of Play Like a Champion Today (September 17, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Kristin Sheehan, director of Play Like a Champion Today, an educational series, in cooperation with the Univ of Notre Dame Special Segment: Why sports radio is so good for the fan
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Episode 72: Dr. Bill Thierfelder, author of Less Than a Minute to Go (September 3, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Dr Bill Thierfelder, former president of Belmont Abbey College in NC, competed in Olympic Trials, author of Less Than a Minute to Go: The Secret to World Class Performance in Sport, Business and Everyday Life...
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Episode 71: Dr Gerald McDermott, author of EveryDay Glory (August 20, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Dr Gerald McDermott on Why do athletes do the sign of the cross? (August 20, 2025) Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Theologian and professor Dr Gerald McDermott, author…
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Episode 70: Jason Murphy, host of the podcast The Obligation and founder of the Martyr's Walk (July 23, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Jason Murphy (host of the podcast The Obligation and founder of the Martyr's Walk).
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Episode 69: Fr Nate Wills, chaplain for ND football and author of Pray Like a Champion Today (July 9, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Special Guest Fr. Nate Wills, chaplain for ND football and author of Pray Like a Champion Today: Sacred Stories from the Sideline of ND Football.
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Episode 68: Joe Condit, founder of Catholic Speakers Organization (May 28, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Joe Condit, founder of Catholic Speakers Organization - the largest Catholic-focused talent agency in the world. Special Segment: Why Charles Barkley continues to be one of my favorite athletes, EVER
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Episode 67: Jason Murphy and Ed Billick on German Soccer and Golf (May 14, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, Dr. John Acquaviva engages Jason Murphy and Ed Biilick as they discuss some of the big stories of sport as they relate to our Faith. Jason discusses a big miss in German soccer and tells us why the world's number one golfer is John's Hit.
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Episode 66: Dr. Christopher Ragusa, professor of moral theology at Franciscan U in Baton Rouge (April 30, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, Dr. John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Dr. Christopher Ragusa, professor of moral theology at Franciscan U in Baton Rouge and author of the essay Practice Makes perfect: How Sport Teaches Life. Special Segment: Just how ugly can rivalries get?
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Episode 65: Michael DeGaray, Veteran Youth Sport Coach (April 8, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Michael DeGaray, veteran youth sport coach, and keen observer of youth sport dynamics. Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick (longtime radio partner, radio veteran and all around good guy)
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Episode 64: Dr Greg Brown, PhD, Certified Exercise Physiologist (March 26, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Dr Greg Brown, PhD, certified exercise physiologist, committed to preserving the integrity and fairness of girls’ & women’s sports.
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Episode 63: Eric Nash, head football coach at St Joseph Catholic HS in Greenvillle, SC (March 12, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Eric Nash, head football coach at St Joseph Catholic HS in Greenvillle, SC. Special segment: What’s better? MVP or Championship
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Episode 62: Jennie Guinn, Speaker, Radio Show Host, Retreat Leader & Catholic Life Coach (February 26, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, Dr. John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Jennie Guinn, Speaker, Radio Show Host, Retreat Leader & Catholic Life Coach (February 26, 2025) www.catholicmomsinthemiddle.com
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Episode 61: Fr. Alan Benander, a Norbertine priest and community member of St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County, CA (February 12, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk to Fr. Alan Benander, a Norbertine priest and community member of St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County, CA. He coached baseball, basketball and cross-country, and was athletic director at St. Michael's Preparatory School....
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Episode 60: JP Kuhlman, Director of mission effectiveness at Bishop Moore HS, Orlando. Former DI basketball player (January 29, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview JP Kuhlman, Director of mission effectiveness at Bishop Moore HS, Orlando. Former DI basketball player (January 29, 2025) Talk today’s sports topics also include our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick. Our conversation includes…
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Episode 59: Dr Brian Bolt and Dr Chad Carlson – hosts of the podcast Sport.Faith.Life, Part 1 (January 15, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick. We also discuss the new series on saints (including an episode of St Sebastian - the patron of athletes!) Special Guests: Dr Brian Bolt and Dr Chad Carlson – hosts of the podcast Sport.Faith.Life. Brian is the dean of education...
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Episode 58: Bob Mckillop, Steph Curry's coach at Davidson College, and servant to our Faith (December 11, 2024)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick, along with Special Guest: Bob Mckillop, Steph Curry's coach at Davidson College, and servant to our Faith.
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Episode 57: How One-Second Makes All of the Difference (November 27, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick discuss their Hit or Miss, How One-Second Makes All of the Difference, and the Do's and Dont's of coaching. (November 27, 2024)
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Episode 56: Jason Murphy, host of The Obligation, creator/director of Martyr’s Walk; director of Carolina's Men's Conference (Nov 13, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Jason Murphy, host of The Obligation, creator/director of Martyr’s Walk; director of Carolina's Men's Conference (Nov 13, 2024) Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss, what is 2nd chance betting? and more…
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Episode 55: Phil Cuzzi, active Major League Baseball umpire, cradle and active Catholic (October 30, 2024)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick. We also discuss Our Cathlete of the Month and John's favorite NFL players names. Special Guest: Phil Cuzzi, active Major League Baseball umpire, cradle and active Catholic
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Episode 54: Silent Saturdays, the legacy of the late NBA player Dikembe Mutombo, and the courage of coach Tony Dungy (October 16, 2024)
Join John and special guest Ed Billick as they discuss their Hit or Miss of the Week. Other topics include Silent Saturdays, the legacy of the late NBA player Dikembe Mutombo, and the courage of coach Tony Dungy. John also talks about his trip to Alabama to appear on EWTNs Life on the Rock, At…
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Episode 53: Stasia Phillips, Marketing & Communications Manager of the Apostolate of Family Consecration & Catholic Family Land (09/25/24)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Stasia Phillips, Marketing & Communications Manager of the Apostolate of Family Consecration & Catholic Family Land (09/25/24) John and Ed also talk today’s sports topics including the Hit or Miss and give a Transgender...
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Episode 52: Dr Stephen Minnis, president of Benedictine College, on the 2024 Commencement Speech (September 11, 2024)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick; includes Stat of the Day; Correction (of sort) of the Week. And a Big Announcement: EWTN TV! Special Guest: Dr Stephen Minnis, president of Benedictine College; the college made a splash on the political and cultural scene last...
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Episode 51: Tim Carney on his book Family Unfriendly, How Our Culture Made Raising Kids More Difficult than it Needs to Be (August 28, 2024)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Jason Murphy (longtime friend of this show, host of the podcast The Obligation, founder of the Martyrs Walk) Special Guest: Tim Carney, author of Family Unfriendly, How our culture made raising kids more difficult than it needs to be…
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Episode 50: David Chadwick, former UNC basketball player, author of The 12 Leadership Principles of Dean Smith (August 14, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva offers our Hit or Miss with Carlos Hererra with a big conversation on the 2024 Olympics. Special Guest: David Chadwick, former UNC basketball player, author of The 12 Leadership Principles of Dean Smith, he’s also the pastor of Moments of Hope...
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Episode 49: Carlos Herrera, a Certified Youth Soccer Coach (July 24, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva talks today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick. We discuss the MLB HoF inductions and hear from a moral theologian on the matter of big buck in sport. Also joining us is certified youth soccer coach Carlos Herrera
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Episode 48: The Morality of Funding a New Stadium (July 10, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss. We also discuss the morality of funding a new stadium; and a particular upcoming guest whom we see as wise and very courageous - Dr Stephen Minnis.
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Episode 47: Tami and Keith Kiser, founders and directors of Heart Ridge Catholic Camp (May 22, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk on today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick (longtime friend of this show and radio veteran). Special guests include Tami and Keith Kiser, founders and directors of Heart Ridge Catholic Camp (Tami is the...
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Episode 46: Megan Harrinton, former DI basketball player (U Montana) (May 8, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick engage Megan Harrinton, former DI basketball player (U Montana), producer of many films including Unplanned and the new release Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer (Family Theater Productions). Talk today’s sports topics including...
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Episode 45: Heather Fink, Registered Dietition, and co-author of the book Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition (April 24, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, Dr. John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Heather Fink, Registered Dietition, and co-author of the book Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition. (April 24, 2024)
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Episode 44: Tyler Rosser, head women’s soccer coach at Ave Maria (April 10, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick engage Tyler Rosser, head women’s soccer coach at Ave Maria (April 10, 2024) Today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest – Tyler Rosser, head women’s soccer coach at Ave Maria, former conference...
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Episode 43: Dr Max Engel, professor of Theology at Creighton U (March 19, 2024)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick (longtime friend, for years he’s been a regular guest, and radio veteran) Special Guest – Dr Max Engel, professor of Theology at Creighton U, and author of On the 8th Day: A Catholic Theology of Sport
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Episode 42: Kevin Reilly, former NFL linebacker, author of Tackling Life (March 6, 2024)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick bring on special guest Kevin Reilly, former NFL linebacker, author of Tackling Life: how faith, family, friends and fortitude kept an NFL linebacker in the game. (March 6, 2024)
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Episode 41: Jason Murphy and author Brian Bolt (February 20, 2024)
In this episode, Dr. John Acquaviva and Ed Billick engage podcaster Jason Murphy (The Obligation) to discuss this week's Hit or Miss and the discipline of Lent; special guest: Dr. Brian Bolt, dean of education, Calvin University, author of Sport, Faith Life and has a podcast of the same name
About this show
Faith & Sport: Our goal is to bring an everyday sports-talk show to Catholics and Catholic-radio listeners, but with character, morality, and ethics as a regular part of the conversation.
Some former guests include Frank Reich (Head coach - Indianapolis Colts), Joe Delamielleure (NFL Hall of Famer), Fr Chase Hilgenbrinck (former MLS player), Daniel “Rudy” Reuttiger (Movie “Rudy”), and many others.
Why our Faith is important in Sport: In 2004, Pope John Paul II instituted the Office of Church and Sport to fully recognize the significance of athletics in our culture. The pope intended that athletes, fans, parents, coaches, and sport administrators call upon their Catholic faith to guide actions and words in athletic competition.
For more Carolina Catholic Radio, the original station hosting this program, visit https://www.carolinacatholicradio.org
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