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The AWAKEN Catholic Show
by AWAKEN Catholic
Not your grandmother's Catholic talk show. Join Nick De La Torre in hilarious, thought provoking, and tear jerking conversations about faith, life, and God.
Episodes
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Discover Your Vocation and Find Peace w/ David Billings
Nick interviews the bright young David Billings, a teenager who started his own website for young people discerning their true calling in life. David talks about his desire from a young age to be involved in the mass, discerning his own vocation, being homeschooled, and how he…
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Annulment, True Love, and the Book the Devil Didn’t Want Published w/ Kathleen & Troy Billings
Nick interviews Kathleen and Troy Billings, the authors of the new book for married couples called “Simply Love”. They share their amazing love story, including having both been married before. They talk annulments, reconnecting, weekly adoration as a couple, the importance of…
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Pregnancy, Loss, and Comfort for Grieving Parents w/ Kelly Gerken
Nick is joined by the founder of Sufficient Grace Ministries, Kelly Gerken! Kelly shares her story of growing up in a single parent home, getting married young, the earth shattering experience of losing a child during pregnancy, and how she discovered a call to found her minis…
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Meet the Hosts: You're Never Too Far Gone w/ Deacon Harold & Ellen
Nick is joined by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Ellen Holmes-Steve LeBlanc, the two additional hosts of The Prodigal Life podcast. Learn how one chance meeting at a Catholic Marketing Network Conference led to the creation of the Prodigal Life! The three discuss how the show …
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Meet the Host: Catholicism, Social Justice, and Spiritual Truths in Pop Culture w/ Mike Tenney
Nick is joined by the host of Pop Culture Catechism, Mike Tenney. This conversation addresses the danger of viewing faith as a transaction, idolatry, and why rituals are a good thing. Mike shares how he began his podcast with a desire to digest pop culture through the lens of …
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Living a Holy Life and What That Means for Your Family w/ Greg Schleuter
Nick is joined by the president and founder of Mass Impact, Greg Schleuter! This episode addresses living an authentic life of faith, pursuing holiness and how that impacts your family. Nick and Greg discuss creating a strong faith environment at home, intentional moments toge…
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What Catholics ACTUALLY Believe About Sex, Love, & Destiny | Interview and Q/A with Christopher West
LIVE from the Awaken Theater, Christopher West joins Nick De La Torre to talk about sex, love, and satisfying the hunger of the human heart. In this lively discussion Nick and Chris address making the rules make sense, understanding the beauty of salvation, true love, Christia…
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Religious Socks, Dead Bodies, and Catholic Concepts
Nick interviews the two savvy and humble founders of the Catholic company "Sock Religious". Scott and Elisabeth Williams share their story of falling in love, going from ministry work to business owners, finding sudden popularity, developing their umbrella group Catholic Conce…
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Young Catholic Professionals and Being Catholic in the Workplace
Nick interviews attorney at law and leader of the new Toledo chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), John (Jack) Kelly. Jack talks about his discernment process in finding his vocation, being open to the will of God, his journey to studying law, being Catholic in the wo…
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Meet the Host: Health, Science, the Supernatural, and Spirituality
Nick interviews host of the Physically Spiritual podcast, Andrew Reinhart. The two recount how their friendship began with Andrew taking the time to mentor Nick through heart to heart evangelization. Andrew relates his internal pressure to be perfect, the difference between th…
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Meet the Hosts: Relationships, Ordinary Life, and NFP
In this episode Nick interviews the hosts of Elevate Ordinary, JonMarc and Teresa Grodi. Join the laughter and the tears as the three discuss how their glorious friendships began, JonMarc and Teresa’s romance, how they started their talk show, and the joy of “marrying-up”. In …
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Life Coaching and Pregnancy Support
Nick invites to the show Life Coach and founder of CrisisPregnancysupport.com, Lauren Loboda! She shares her journey to becoming a life-coach and founding her non-profit company to help women struggling with unplanned pregnancies. Lauren discusses mindset management, overcomin…
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Keep Your Eyes on Jesus and Take a Pilgrimage w/ Fr. Leo
LIFE is freakin BUSY sometimes and nobody knows this better than my guest, Fr. Leo Patalinghug. That's why today we are discussing the need to keep your eyes on Jesus through all circumstances and why pilgrimages are SUPER important for spiritual growth. Father reminds us that…
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Our PILGRIMAGE to the Holy Lands w/ Fr. Eric Schild
Nick and Fr. Eric Schild recount their amazing Holy Lands experience with Select International Tours. Through their journey they share about following the Holy Spirit, the significance of each holy location they visited, the history of the papacy, and sharing in the darkness o…
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My HOLY LANDS Experience
In this Special Edition episode Nick recounts his life changing pilgrimage to the Holy Lands with Select International Tours. He shares his moving experiences through personal photos and videos detailing the profound impact this trip had on the whole group. Stick around for th…
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Why You Should Become a Knight
In this epic episode Nick interviews two members of the Knights of Columbus. David Cary and John Desmarteau get personal sharing life journeys, coming to faith, falling in love, and why they each made the valiant decision to become knights! Discover what makes this Fraternal O…
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Books to Live By w/Susan Joy Belevance
Nick invites to the show enthusiastic Catholic, Children's book author, Susan Joy Belevance! Baptized über Catholic, Susie (Z) bursts with a love for Christ and His gospel. She and Nick talk about everything from how she became a diehard Catholic, to what led her to write 3 aw…
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Sexual Empowerment and God's Will w/ Amanda Vernon
In this episode Nick is joined by Catholic super-star Amanda Vernon! As an author, speaker, and musician Amanda discusses the sacrifices she has made to be both a performer and a mother. She shares her personal story about growing up in a vibrant Catholic home with a strong fo…
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Why the Eucharist Matters w/ Tim O'Malley
Nick invites to the show prolific Catholic writer, Timothy P. O’Malley author of the book “Real Presence: What does it mean and why does it matter?” Tim recalls growing up as a Catholic in the South, how he fell in love with theology as a teenager reading the catechism on the …
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The Measure of True Discipleship w/ Hector Molina
Nick invites to the show suave Catholic Evangelist and Motivational Speaker, Hector Molina. Hector discusses growing up as a Puerto Rican New Yorker, going from cultural catholicism to authentic faith, and how he became the sexiest "motivangelist" in the South! Join us as we d…
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Intellect, Faith, and Money
In this fascinating broad-topic episode Nick interviews hosts of the New Polity podcast, Marc Barnes and Jacob Imam. The three discuss everything from personal journeys to the faith, the relationship between intellect and “knowing” someone, to having a debate on the value of c…
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Beauty Matters and You Want It w/ Adri Estrada
Nick invites the "Queen of the Conferenc" and metal working artist, Adri Estrada to his show. A liturgical artist, Adri celebrates the beauty of the gospel and nature as images of God in all of her pieces. Come learn about the fascinating ancient tradition of metalic art as we…
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Relationship Status Does Not Define You w/ Annie Harton
Nick is joined in this special broadcast by Annie Harton, Marriage and Family life counselor and author of "Single Truth". Annie discusses her book, and how it was born of her own questions about why she was entering her 30s as a single woman. Come learn more about Annie, her …
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Catholic Brain w/ Pete Socks
Nick is joined by Pete Socks of the Catholic Brain! Pete discusses what the Catholic Brain is as an online faith formation platform geared towards school aged children. They offer a variety of resources, including books and subscriptions, for families to help raise well formed…
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Brother Francis w/ Larry Zielke
Nick invites Larry Zielke from the Brother Francis Orginization to the show! Larry talks about the Brother Francis show, its mission of teaching the faith in a fun and memorable way, and the difference it makes for families looking for good catholic media resources.
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Spooky, Mysterious, and CATHOLIC Book Series?! w/ Antony Barone Kolenc
Nick interviews catholic fiction author Antony Barone Kolenc. Antony discusses his historical fiction series with its the catholic themes and spooky intrigue. He shares what inspired him to write and why Catholic fiction is so growing in popularity.
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Kids Books but Awesome w/ Jonathan & Joshua Masterson
Nick brings homeschooled brothers, Jonathan and Joshua Masterson to the show! The brothers discuss the popular children's book they wrote and illustrated together, how they were inspired, and their plans for the future.
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Leaving Church to Find Jesus w/ Matt Maszczak
Nick is joined by Matt Maszczak of Select International Tours and Cruises. Matt talks about what sets the pilgrimage company apart from others and why he is passionate about what they do.
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Hard Rock Hallelujah w/ Father Valdemar
Nick is joined by the enchanting Fr. Valdemar, a rockstar priest who litterally rocks out. Father talks about how he came to his vocation as a young man torn between his love for hard rock and the Church.
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Eucharistic Renaissance Post Pandemic w/ Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
Nick interviews Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers about how the pandemic affected the faith of catholics who do not fully understand their faith. Deacon Harold discusses the importance of the Eucharist and how a renaissance of faith is needed.
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Restoring the Sacred w/ Nick Chapello
Nick brings to the show Nick Chapello of Biretta Books and the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in Chicago. In this special live episode Mr. Chapello details what Biretta Books is all about! The beauty of the sacred liturgy, the ancient tradition of the Latin Mass, and how t…
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The ‘TRUTH’ About the Bible w/ Bill Kassel
In this special live broadcast Nick is joined by Bill Kassel, seasoned catholic entertainer with Ave Maria Radio turned author. Bill walks us through his new novel "My Brother's Keeper", which artfully fleshes out the life of the Holy Family by weaving in historical facts and …
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HOOTERS to Jesus w/ Brooke Taylor
In this episode Nick is joined by Brooke Taylor, host of the Brooke Taylor Show! Learn about Brooke's journey from a warm catholic home to her first job in secular radio, and finally working at HOOTERS searching for community and a sense of self-worth before finding her way ba…
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Roe vs Wade OVERTURNED?! w/ Father Frank Pavone
In this episode Nick is joined by legendary defender of life, Father Frank Pavone. Listen and learn how Father got involved in the Pro-Life movement and his calling to a ministry wholly devoted to ending abortion. He discusses how important it is for priests and bishops to spe…
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Transfigure the Culture through Media w/ Ashley Zahorian & CMAX.tv
In this special live episode Nick is joined by Ashley Zahorian, president and CEO of CMAX.tv! Ashley discusses what CMAX TV does, how they give Christian artists a platform for producing good media, and how they stay true to their Catholic values.
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Bloom Where You Are Planted w/ Joesph Tabers
Nick is joined by author and personal coach, Joseph Tabers. Join us as Jo explains how he is a self-taught relationship building coach, meeting people where they are at, and helping adults figure out who they truly want to be. Watch this episode and find out how to discover yo…
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Trusting in God’s Will w/ Seppe Kelly
Nick interviews future saint in the making, Seppe Kelly. In this incredible story Seppe talks about having your whole life figured out, how he's gone from being a half-hearted catholic janitor to being on-fire for the faith and entering the seminary. Join us and hear about the…
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Don't Bunker - Be a Light w/ Sister John Dominic
Join us as Nick interviews co-founder The Dominican Sisters of Mary the Mother of the Eucharist, Sister John Dominic. Sister talks their order's humble beginnings, the prayerful music they create, and how she's figured out how to hack the YouTube algorithm! Find out how passio…
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The BODY MATTERS T.O.B.E.T.
In this episode Nick interviews Monica, founder and author of the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team (T.O.B.E.T.) Monica discusses the importance of Theology of the Body and how it lead her and her team to create educational materials for children based around this funda…
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Fear, Cuba, and the Eucharist
In this episode Nick takes us on a journey into a serious discussion about Cuba, the protests, its history, and how government put itself in the place of God. We see how fear played a role in the enslavement of Cuba to Communism and the corrolation with how fear enslaves our h…
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Kickstart the Mission Campaign!
We are starting a glorious new chapter at AWAKEN Catholic and we need your help to make it possible! Join us as Nick shares the joys and struggles of running a non-profit orginization, the hard work and faith it took to get this far, and the power of support in helping the mis…
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Learn to Love Your Own Story w/ Liv Harrison
Radio host, podcaster, and motivational speaker Liv Harrison joins the show in this deeply personal episode about emotional trauma, going through identity crises, and giving yourself permission to be human. Liv opens up about her past as an obese child, how weight became her s…
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Thou Shalt Love w/ Jason Evert
Renowned Catholic speaker Jason Evert joins the show to discuss true sexual freedom. Jason delves into his past as a youth addicted to porn, living a double life, and discovering that the best witness to faith is seeing it quietly lived every day. Find out how Jason discovered…
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Marketing the Catholic Way
Cathy Gilmore comes onto the show to talk about the Catholic Marketing Network (CMN), the Momentum Conference, and her journey back to the Catholic Church. In this segment of Catholic Weird Stuff, Cathy talks about her series of children's books, "Tiny Virtue Heroes". She also…
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Spreading Pro-Life on TikTok
In this episode, Hannah Scheramic, a pro-life TikToker and mother of two, comes onto the show. Hannah shares how her pro-life channel on TikTok came to fruition. She also talks about her journey through hurt to find freedom and hope, as well as her story of how she became pro-…
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Knowing About God vs Knowing God w/ Kirk Ross
In this episode, host Nick De La Torre welcomes Kirk Ross to the show. They talk about Kirk's conversion story (including his escapades in Austria), what it was like transitioning to Catholic teaching and seeing Jesus in a different way, and so much more!In this segment of Cat…
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Keith Nester Comes to Town
Host Nick De La Torre welcomes former pastor and convert to Catholicism, Keith Nester, to the show. Keith tells his conversion story, talks about his wonderful "Rosary Crew", discusses learning to let go and follow God's will, and so much more! Also, in this segment of Catholi…
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Not your grandmother's Catholic talk show. Join Nick De La Torre in hilarious, thought provoking, and tear jerking conversations about faith, life, and God.
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