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RED-C Roundup
by RED-C Apostolate
RED-C Roundup’s goal is to foster an even greater sense of unity among the parishes in our listening areas by providing information on all the amazing ways the Holy Spirit is working here. On the show, we highlight activities that are happening around the parishes each week as well as interview individuals involved in doing God’s work locally. In addition, we also discuss current events that impact all Catholics.
Episodes
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Why Catholicism Became the Only Answer That Made Sense
Jonathan Werthmuller explains how studying the early Church, wrestling with Christian authority, and choosing to trust God led him from an evangelical upbringing into the Catholic Church. He also reflects on his first Mass, receiving the Eucharist, the meaning of the sacraments, and his…
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How the Shroud Can Deepen Your Holy Week w/ Fr. Brian Eilers
As Holy Week approaches, how can the Shroud of Turin help us ponder Christ’s suffering, Resurrection, and mercy more deeply? Judy Comeaux is joined by Fr. Brian Eilers to reflect on the Shroud of Turin and why this ancient burial cloth still matters for Christians today. Their conversation…
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Catholic Healing Prayer for Deep Inner Wounds
Where do you bring the wounds no one sees? Deacon Rod Reyna helps listeners hear how Catholic healing prayer, grounded in Scripture, the sacraments, and intercession, opens hearts to the mercy of Jesus. Host Judy Comeaux visits with Deacon Rod Reyna, deacon at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in...
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How Catholic Radio, C.S. Lewis, and the Saints Led Us Home
Two converts share how Catholic radio, C.S. Lewis, and the saints led them home to the Church - and into parish youth ministry that forms whole families. Host Darren Sinkule and Deacon Robin Waters welcome Daniel and Noelle Self of St. Jerome Catholic Church (Hewitt/Waco). Daniel traces his path...
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Everyday Offerings for the Holy Souls, with Terrie Lipscomb
How can your day-to-day sacrifices bring relief to the Holy Souls in Purgatory? Pam Marvin and Terrie Lipscomb offer clear teaching and practical ways to intercede. Host Pam Marvin talks with Terrie Lipscomb, known locally for her devotion to the Holy Souls, with contributions from Caleb Brawner....
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Catholic Essentials: Why Truth Still Matters
Defend the faith with clarity and charity. Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, joins Deacon Mike to show how the sacraments fortify every vocation amid secular pressure. Fr. Wade Menezes of the Fathers of Mercy—host of EWTN’s Open Line Tuesday—joins Deacon Mike Beauvais for a substantive, pastoral…
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St. Maximilian Kolbe and Triumph of the Heart: Behind the Scenes
Go behind the scenes of 'Triumph of the Heart' as the filmmakers share how suffering, prayer, and craft shaped a moving portrait of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s final days—and an encounter with hope. Deacon Mike Beauvais talks with writer-director Anthony D'Ambrosio and producer Cecilia Stevenson about...
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From Rigidity to Relationship: Living the Mysteries of the Rosary
Can praying four rosaries a day change the texture of family life? Host Pam Marvin welcomes her daughter, Mary Marvin Hall, to share a candid, hope-filled witness of Our Lady’s quiet work in an ordinary home. Mary traces her journey with the rosary from teenage beginnings to a mother’s daily…
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Dr. Ray Guarendi: How to Stay Your Child’s Greatest Influence
Keep your voice the loudest in your child’s life. Dr. Ray Guarendi shares faithful, practical ways to set loving limits, tame tech, and raise resilient disciples in a culture of algorithms. Clinical psychologist and father of ten Dr. Ray Guarendi joins host Caleb Brawner to unpack Raising Upright...
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St. Vincent de Paul: How Home Visits and Prayer Really Help
Learn how St. Vincent de Paul serves Bryan–College Station through quiet, personal charity. Hear how home visits, a food pantry, and a thrift store become hope in hard times. Host Judy Comeaux talks with Bob Chronister, president of the local St. Vincent de Paul Society. Bob explains how…
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Therapy and the Sacraments: Do They Really Fit?
Catholic counseling: how therapy and the sacraments can truly work together for healing. In this episode, LPC Amanda Kapchinski offers hope on wounds, shame, and scrupulosity—beyond treating faith as a mere coping skill. Host Kevin Kapchinski welcomes his wife, Amanda Kapchinski—Licensed...
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Why the Transcendentals Point Us to God
Deacon Mike Beauvais and Msgr. Leonard Pivonka explore how truth, goodness, beauty, and love reveal God—and reorder our desires, choices, and culture. They unpack the transcendentals as real signposts that awaken the soul and call for conversion of mind and heart. Drawing on Scripture, the saints...
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Why the Holy Spirit Is Non-Negotiable
Christian maturity is more than externals—it’s a life that endures trials and actually changes you. John Stevenson lays out a practical roadmap for resilient discipleship and the one habit most people skip. Host Kevin Kapchinski talks with John Stevenson, Director of Campus Ministry at St. Mary’s...
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Catholic Miscarriage Support: Memorial Mass and Monthly Groups
Miscarriage grief is real. Zelie’s Hope offers Catholic healing, a memorial Mass, and community for families in Bryan–College Station—and a model you can bring to your parish. Host Pam Marvin speaks with Dorothy Pepper and Jonathan Bertagne about this deanery-wide ministry that walks with parents...
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How Iconography Led Me Deeper Into the Catholic Faith
Iconography isn’t decoration—it’s prayer in color. Deacon Mike Beauvais talks with artist-convert Garrett Hines on how sacred icons draw us into Christ. Garrett traces his journey from the Church of Christ to the Catholic Church and the call to “write” icons as a work of obedience and prayer. He...
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No One Taught Me to Pray—Here’s What Changed
No one taught you to pray? Deacon Terry Timmons offers a simple, concrete path to a real conversation with God—and why it changes everything. Deacon Terry shares growing up Catholic, falling away, and rediscovering a personal relationship with the Lord through prayer—an encounter that led to his...
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What’s Blocking Your Intimacy with God?
Your wounds aren’t the end—Christ heals. Dr. Michael Fonseca joins Pam Marvin to unpack Catholic inner healing and life as a new creation. In this RED-C Roundup, Pam Marvin speaks with Dr. Fonseca about the origins and mission of Our Lady’s Healing Center (Seadrift, TX), a retreat apostolate…
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The Joy and Struggle of Being a Priest in Malawi
One priest, 13 churches, 250 miles—Fr. Ignatio Bokosi shares how two priests serve 41,000 Catholics in rural Malawi without running water or reliable transport. Guest host Dr. Thaddeus Romansky speaks with Fr. Ignatio about the gritty realities and deep joys of ministry among some of the world’s...
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Can a Nation Be Free Without God?
Religious freedom isn’t private—it’s truth lived in public. Deacon Mike Beauvais and Msgr. Leonard Pivonka cut through the confusion ahead of July 4. Rediscover the Catholic meaning of religious liberty: not just freedom to worship, but the grace-given duty to live the truth in family, work, and...
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What Most Christians Don’t Know About Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is here at home. Pam Marvin talks with David Gamboa (Elijah Rising) about how prayer, outreach, safe homes, and long-term care help women in Houston—and how you can help. Hear Elijah Rising’s origin story, why the work began in prayer, and how teams partner with law enforcement...
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Fear, Fire, Fervor: The Power of Pentecost
Pentecost isn’t just a feast—it’s your call to mission. Deacon Mike Beauvais and Deacon Dan Lupo unpack how the Holy Spirit equips ordinary Catholics today. Listen for the biblical roots of Pentecost—from Babel to the Upper Room—and why the Church calls it her birthday. Deacon Dan shares his...
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God's Mercy Is Waiting - Will You Say Yes?
How does Divine Mercy change lives today? Judy Comeaux talks with Deacon Aurelio Cadena about the Easter season, Divine Mercy Sunday, and grace that renews hearts. In this hope-filled conversation, they explore the beauty and meaning of the Easter Octave; the witness of St. Faustina and the…
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Most Pastors Are Missing This Catholic Duty
Catholic schools can change whole families—but only if we preach it. Fr. Mark Hamlet joins Deacon Mike on how pulpit invitations open doors for the poorest households. Fr. Hamlet—founder of Our Kids at Heart—shares his path from corporate executive to husband and father of six, widower, and…
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How Starting RED-C Was a Leap of Faith (And Why It Matters)
Deacon Mike Beauvais sits down with Trey Cashion to trace RED-C’s beginnings—and how lived Catholic faith drives a mission to serve families and build community. Trey shares his conversion story, the humble start of the RED-C Apostolate, and the heart behind the Mystery of Parenthood podcast.…
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How Catholic Parents Can Thrive, Not Just Survive
Struggling to pray, parent, and stay sane in the chaos of family life? Catholic author and family minister Jennifer Stavinoha shares how encountering Jesus in the Eucharist at 16 set her on a lifelong mission to form and uplift Catholic families. Hosted by Pam Marvin, this conversation explores...
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He Heard God in the Shower… and Built a Radio Station
_What happens when one man answers a radical call from God-out loud, in the shower?_ #catholicpodcast #REDCRoundup #holyspirit #christianmotivation #catholicradio Discover the inspiring, behind-the-scenes story of how RED-C Catholic Radio was born through prayer, perseverance, and the power of…
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When Love Has Nowhere to Go: Finding God in Grief
How do you find hope after devastating loss? Catholic counselor and chaplain Heidi Dixon joins host Pam Marvin to share powerful insights into grief, healing, and faith. In this heartfelt episode of RED-C Roundup, Heidi reveals how her journey through caregiving, chaplaincy, and grief support led...
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Your Home Can Lead Others to Christ—Here’s How
How can your home become a place of holiness and beauty? Join host Claire Standridge as she interviews Mari Wagner, cofounder of West Coast Catholic, about transforming the home into a domestic church. Mari shares the inspiration behind her Catholic lifestyle brand, the power of sacred art and...
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The Secret to Unshakable Hope—Monsignor Pivonka Explains
Can hope change your life? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, Deacon Mike Beauvais and Monsignor Leonard Pivonka explore the theological virtue of hope, why it's essential to the Christian life, and how it connects to faith and charity. Discover how trusting in God's plan can bring purpose, peace,...
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Lent Like a Pro: Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving Made Simple
What’s the real purpose of Lent? Many Catholics see it as a season of sacrifice, but is there more to it? Judy Comeaux sits down with Kevin Kapchinski, Director of Religious Education at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, TX, to unpack the deeper meaning of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving....
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Why This Passionist Priest Treats EVERY Friday Like Good Friday
What does it mean to live the Passion of Christ every day? Father Nicholas Divine, C.P., a Passionist priest at Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center, joins host Pam Marvin to share his powerful vocation story—from philosophy to the military to the priesthood. Discover the Passionist charism, the...
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The Dark Side of Birth Control & The Catholic Alternative That Works!
Is hormonal birth control really the best option for women's health? Claire Standridge sits down with Pam Marvin, a Fertility Care Practitioner specializing in the Creighton Model and NaPro Technology, to discuss natural family planning (NFP) and why a woman’s cycle is a vital sign of overall...
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Why Catholics MUST Prepare for Spiritual Warfare
Is the rise of the occult more dangerous than we realize? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, Deacon Mike Beauvais sits down with Charles Fraune, author of Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, to uncover the hidden battles of spiritual warfare. Fraune shares his powerful...
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Jubilee Year 2025: Indulgences, Pilgrimages, and Grace Explained
What is the Catholic Jubilee Year, and why does it matter? Join Judy Comeaux as she dives into the profound spiritual significance of the Jubilee Year 2025 with Fr. Brian Eilers, pastor of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas. Discover Jubilee Year pilgrimages, indulgences, and how this...
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Why Catholics Need Confession: A Deep Dive with Monsignor Pivonka
Why is confession essential for healing and holiness? Pam Marvin sits down with Monsignor Leonard Pivonka to uncover the transformative power of the Sacrament of Confession. From understanding its biblical roots to practical tips for preparation, they explore how confession brings peace, grace…
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Transform Lives: How Simple Acts of Love Restore Dignity and Hope
How can simple acts of love transform lives? In this inspiring episode of RED-C Roundup, Claire Standridge interviews Myah Abraham, a passionate advocate for serving the homeless. Myah shares her journey from mission trips to ministering on city streets, illustrating how seeing and loving others…
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All Education Is Political: Truth vs. Ideology in the Classroom - 383
Is neutrality in education possible? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, Deacon Mike Beauvais interviews Dr. Pavlos Papadopoulos, Associate Professor of Humanities at Wyoming Catholic College, about his provocative article, "All Education is Political." They explore the moral and political nature…
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Incarnation of Christ: Love, Sacrifice, and Salvation - 382
What does Christ's Incarnation mean for us today? Join Pam Marvin on RED-C Roundup as she explores the profound mystery of the Incarnation with Fr. Jakob Hurlimann, associate pastor at Saint Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station ( @aggiecatholics ). Discover how the Nativity reveals God's...
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Make Advent Spiritually MEANINGFUL This Year! - 381
Are you truly prepared for Advent? Join Deacon Mike Beauvais and Deacon Robin Waters on RED-C Roundup as they explore the spiritual depths of Advent, a season of hope, penitence, and joyful anticipation. Learn practical ways to prepare your heart for Christ's birth and His second coming…
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Stand Firm, Be Strong: Fr. Wade Menezes' Guide for Catholic Men! - 380
Discover the ultimate guide for Catholic men! In this episode of RED-C Roundup, Deacon Mike Beauvais interviews Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, about his powerful new book, Stand Firm, Be Strong: A Men's Catholic Daily Devotional of Scripture and Saints. Dive into the inspiration behind this 200-day...
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The 2025 Jubilee Year: Forgiveness, Faith, and Pilgrims of Hope with Dcn Dan Lupo - 379
What is the Catholic Jubilee Year, and why is 2025 a "Pilgrimage of Hope"? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, Judy Comeaux welcomes Deacon Dan Lupo to explore the rich history, spiritual significance, and unique celebrations of the upcoming Jubilee Year. Discover how indulgences, holy doors, and…
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Following Where God Leads: A Story of Radical Trust & Finding Identity - 378
What happens when you trust God enough to sell everything and move across the world? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, host Claire Standridge chats with Allie Moroney about her radical journey of faith, identity, and trust. From a profound encounter with Jesus at 15 to her call to sell all of her...
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Why Purgatory Makes PERFECT Sense! John Martignoni Explains! - 376
Are Catholics required to believe in Purgatory? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, host Deacon Mike Beauvais delves into Purgatory, prayer for the dead, and the profound spiritual benefits of praying for loved ones in Purgatory with guest John Martignoni, founder of the Bible Christian Society....
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Why the Eucharist Is the Heart of Catholic Community with Deacon Frank Ashley - 377
What role does the #Eucharist play in building community among Catholics? Pam Marvin sits down with Deacon Frank Ashley to explore the profound relationship between the Eucharist, community, and personal conversion. Deacon Ashley shares his inspiring journey from Baptist roots to becoming a...
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How Catholics Should REALLY Celebrate Halloween and All Saints Day - 375
How does Halloween connect with the Catholic faith? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, Judy Comeaux interviews Fr. Brian Eilers, pastor of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas, about the Catholic perspective on Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day. Fr. Eilers shares rich historical...
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Abby Johnson's Voting Insights for Catholics | Election 2024 - 374
What happens when a former Planned Parenthood director becomes one of the most influential voices in the pro-life movement? RED-C Roundup host, Claire Standridge, sits down with Abby Johnson ( @AbbyJohnsonOfficial ) who shares her gripping journey from the abortion industry to advocating for…
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Special Needs Summer Camp Teaches God does NOT Make Mistakes! - 373
"God does not make mistakes. Every single one of our campers is perfectly created by God in His image for a purpose in His kingdom." Deacon Mike Beauvais interviews Greg Anderson, Executive Director of Camp Blessing in Brenham, Texas. Greg shares how Camp Blessing provides life-changing,...
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Before the I Do: A Deep Dive into Catholic Marriage Prep! - 372
Are you or someone you know preparing for #marriage and wondering what steps you should take? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, host Judy Comeaux welcomes Britt Erisman, the Marriage Preparation and Enrichment Coordinator at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas. Britt recounts her move…
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Exploring Mary's Seven Sorrows: How Our Mother Brings us to Jesus - 371
How can devotion to #OurLadyofSorrows deepen our #Catholic faith and bring us closer to #Jesus? Host Pam Marvin is joined by Monsignor Leonard Pivonka to explore the transformative power of the #SevenSorrowsRosary, delve into its historical context, personal impact, and the profound role of Mary…
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IVF vs. NaProTechnology: What Every Catholic Should Know! - 370
Claire Standridge interviews Paula Gallagher, founder of Catholic Infertility Resources, an invaluable database for Catholics experiencing infertility. Paula shares her deeply personal journey and how it led her to discover NaPro Technology, a natural, Church-approved alternative to IVF that...
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RED-C Roundup’s goal is to foster an even greater sense of unity among the parishes in our listening areas by providing information on all the amazing ways the Holy Spirit is working here. On the show, we highlight activities that are happening around the parishes each week as well as interview individuals involved in doing God’s work locally. In addition, we also discuss current events that impact all Catholics.
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