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We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. Deacon Ricky Suprean, deacon at St. John of the Cross in Lacombe, La talks about the Holy Spirit Novena. Jason Gale is the vice president of content and production for TAN Books, talks about the book Lectio Divina with the Spiritual Masters: The Book of Daniel with St. Jerome.

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, president of Fran U, with monthly update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about raising teens: building trust instead of control. Jeb Smith, author of Missing Monarchy: Correcting Misconceptions About The Middle Ages, Medieval Kingship, Democracy, And Liberty joins us.

We're joined by Jennifer Stavinoha, talks about her new book Sacred Chaos Finding Joy and Jesus in the Messiness of Motherhood. Angela Costa Simoas, author of Miracle of the Roses / O Milagre das Rosas, a beautifully illustrated bilingual (English/ Portuguese) children’s book inspired by the beloved story of Queen Isabel of Portugal. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi, with news updates from the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.

We're joined by Katie Warner, Catholic author, talks about her new book White Smoke, Two Gulls and a Pope. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about trusting in God’s will for our family, especially when His plan looks different from ours. Knox Thames, the producer for Blood and Water and the executive director of the Center for Global Religious Freedom at Dallas Baptist University, talks about a powerful new graphic biography, Blood and Water: The Life and Martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti.

We're joined by Dina Dow, director of evangelization and catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, will talk about the Blessed Mother and St Joseph as living models of how to follow Jesus. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment: I see people kneel when they receive communion and stand when they receive communion. Is there a right way?

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about May and the month of Mary. Michael Acaldo, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul USA joins us with a monthly update. Jason Gale, vice president of content and production at TAN Books talks about TAN Books' new release from Fr. Joseph Spence entitled Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Thérèse.

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, communications director of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and summer schedules. Aimee Maciver, Catholic author, talks about her books called What Kind of Boys Does God Make? and What Kind of Girls Does God Make?. These books will help parents open up important conversations about the unique and unrepeatable dignity that their children have – and simply how much God loves them.

We're joined by Hans Plate, founder of Vinea Research Group, talks about Vinea Research's new study showing the correlation between Catholics and confession. Andrew Gillsmith is the author of "Our Lady of the Artilects", a metaphysical science fiction novel written in the Catholic intellectual tradition that explores artificial intelligence, consciousness and whether machines could ever possess something like a soul talk about the book and AI. Kathleen Higgins, director of youth and young adult ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge talks about summer faith- how do we still practice when we are on vacation.

We're joined by Ben Clapper, executive director of Louisiana Right to Life, with Pro-Life Persuasion segment answers the question: What About a Baby Who Is ill or Disabled and Can't Wive Outside the Womb. Should Abortion Be Legal Then? How Do We Respond? David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father talks about the necessity of spiritual companions for your family. Ana Mendieta, foster grandparents program director with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans talks about ways we can help.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us on news and Clarion Herald stories. Brian Butler, executive director of ECHO Community, updates us on upcoming retreats and gatherings. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on St. Catherine of Siena: what can we learn from her?

We're joined by Mauricio Cortés Sierra, lead architect for the Tower of Jesus Christ and the cross terminal at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain. He talked about Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on June 10 and the completion of the tower. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks family life and provides tips. Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of SVDP BR, updates us on ways we can help the community.

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 diocesan events and news.

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 Marriage for the Willwoods Community, talks about upcoming retreats.

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, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment. He answers the question: Why is Easter 50 days?

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 theatres nationwide for a special two-day event talks about the film and explores the urgent call to Christian unity in today’s divided world. Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about First Communion gifts at Pauline Books and Media.

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 newsletter and Catholic Singles for the National Eucharistic Congress St. Cabrini launch at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine Florida.

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 fasting to discipline of feasting?

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-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment will talk about confession- how often should I go? How much is too much?

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 Days to Practice Resurrection, joins us.

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 the Triduum- what’s unique about it?

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 the King.

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 the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper with update.

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 home for Easter. Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP, Director of Pauline Media Studies, talks about navigating AI with Catholic fidelity.

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 and Fellowship in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, talks about her book.

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.

We're joined by Aline Harbison, Executive Director of the Cenacle on the Lake in Metairie, updates us on upcoming events and retreats. Dr. Angela Parise, OBGYN with Ochsner and Sophia Diaz, first year med student and members of the CMA NOLA Guild, join us. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about the Stations of the Cross.

We're joined by Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with Prolife Persuasion segment. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about Lenten sacrifices as a remedy rather than a time of spiritual overachievement. Sr. Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about their collaboration with the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco for their third annual Lenten Sponsorship Campaign.

We're joined by Fr. Tat Hoang, pastor at St. Gerard Majella in Baton Rouge with parish update. Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Vice-President Mission & Community Engagement of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on Lent-  should we count Sundays in our Lenten fast?

We're joined by His Excellency Archbishop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, is an Argentine Catholic bishop, theologian and academic joins us to talk about his time in Louisiana and his book, Grace as Participation in the Divine Nature According to Saint Thomas Aquinas. Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of SVDP-BR updates us.

We're joined by Matt Paolelli, vice president, marketing, Real Life Catholic will talk about Real Life Catholic's Lenten Phone Fast Challenge. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about his new ministry that aids in homelessness. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U, joins us to talk about St. Francis and Lent.

We're joined by Fr. Chris Decker, Director of Mission at CCM and pastor at St. Mary of False River, talks about fasting tips. Andrew Swafford, author of Next Stop: The Afterlife: Unveiling the Truth of Heaven and Hell with C. S. Lewis's The Great Divorce.