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Living a Good Life Intentionally, Joan's Rome, Knowing Your Charisms, and "The Power of Love" (Sheen)....

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 98:00


Dr. John Cuddeback talks about Philosophy, how it inspired Life-Craft.org and living a good life intentionally. Joan Lewis checks in from Rome after a month in the U.S. Vanessa Denha-Garmo's Coach's Commentary talks about knowing, and how to know your charisms....Plus, Mike Aquilina talks about the re-release of Blessed Fulton Sheen's book "The Power of Love".

Respect for Life Sunday, Newman Guide News, Cardinal Filoni, Reflections from the Sheen Beatification

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 97:48


Deacon Kevin Cummings talks support for mothers and Respect for Life Sunday, and their ministry that supports pro life initiatives. Kelly Salomon and Newman Guide News is joined by Deacon Kevin Tulipana of Benedictine College to talk about to project to build a modern and Catholic medical school. Cardinal Fernando Filoni talks with Vanessa about his book "My Days are in Your Hands", and Jeff Kassab talks about being at the beatification of Fulton Sheen.

The Resistance: God's Plan for Renewing the Family, Humility, the Year of the Family and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 97:00


Fr. John Riccardo talks about his newest book, "The Resistance: God's Plan for Renewing the Human Family, that releases this week! Plus, Vanessa Denha-Garmo's Coach's Commentary looks at narcissism, the Gospel of Luke, and also at Fulton Sheen's analogy on humility and the humiliation of God. Plus, Bishop Earl Boyea joins along with David Kerr to discuss the Bishop's weekly video series "Year of the Family".

Hour of the Laity Conference, Telehealth Abortion Limits, Transitus Day Celebration, Bible in a Year for Families

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 98:25


Christofer Pereyra of Tepeyac Leadership joins to talk about the Hour of the Laity Conference. Michael New visits to talk legal limits on telehealth abortions. Chris McCarthy from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama to talk about their celebration of Transitus Day. Plus, Coach's Commentary talks about how to show up every day at work, and Fr. Josh Johnson highlights Ascension's Bible in a Year for Families coming in 2027

Cultural Connections and the Beatification of Fulton J. Sheen from St. Louis, MO

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 49:00


Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. joins to discuss the impact of Fulton Sheen during his Cultural Connections Segment. Plus, Jack and Johnnette Williams join from on site in St. Louis for the Beatification of Fulton J. Sheen.

LUMINISCENCE, Shrines and Wonders, Joan Lewis from the Buckeye State, Dr. Matthew Bunson Meets Fulton Sheen and more..

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 96:59


Clayton Ferguson visits to discuss the visual production called LUMINISCENCE that is coming to St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday talks St. Padre Pio and his travels, and Joan Lewis highlights her recent visit to the US and talks Vatican News. T's Two Sense looks back at Padre Pio again with the Magnificat, and Fr. Mike Schmitz. Plus, Dr. Matthew Bunson remembers "When Fulton Sheen Came to Dinner".

Our Lady of Knock, Newman Guide News, OCIA Journey, The Serenelli Project, Sheen Miracle

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 98:01


Steve Ray talks apparitions from Ireland in 1879 with Our Lady of Knock. Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon looks over the latest with the pro-abortion students at Georgetown, and looks at the importance of Fulton Sheen to Catholic education. T's Two Sense listens in to a vlogger who is new to OCIA and the journey he is taking. Plus, Marty Arlinghaus talks about the Serenelli Project and how it serves the incarcerated and former incarcerated, and Michael O'Neill (the Miracle Hunter) digs into the miracle that led to the beatification of Fulton J Sheen.

Journey Home Highlights, "Sheentember", Live Action Update, Canticle of the Sun Exhibition...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 98:06


Matt Swaim joins with highlights from The Journey Home, and to talk the Beatification in "Sheentember". Kimberly Bird talks about euthanasia in the news with her Live Action Update. T's Two Sense celebrates the Feast of St. Matthew. Plus, Ewa Krepsztul discusses St. Francis & her art; Canticle of the Sun Exhibition, and Royce Hood talks about the exciting week ahead for the Diocese of Peoria leading up to and during the Beatification.

The Inside Word at EWTN, Fact Check Friday, Catholic Investing, Surrender to Lead...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 98:00


Peter Gagnon, President of EWTN Studios, talks about upcoming coverage of the Fulton Sheen Beatification. Fact Check Friday looks at a recent study of Americans who want to quit social media. Sarah Newman of Innovest talks about how investing can better reflect Catholic social teaching. T's Two Sense looks at the act of surrendering in leadership. Plus, Monica Hannan and Bishop Thomas Olmsted discuss the book "Surrender to Lead"

Cultural Connections, The Road Less Traveled, Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis, and Savoring the Faith!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 97:59


Fr. Mitch Pacwa's Cultural Connections look at Artificial Intelligence from a Catholic Perspective. Dave Stotts visits to discuss the debut of a new series tonight on EWTN + and ewtn.com, "The Road Less Traveled". T's Two Sense discusses the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis. Plus, Fr. Leo Patalinghug stops in studio to talk about and the new season of his series "Savoring the Faith".

Shrines and Wonders, Mother Angelica's Collected Writings on Scripture, Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, The Last Three Kings

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 98:00


Shrines and Wonders takes us to Assisi. Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe highlights Mother Angelica's collected writings on Scripture. Fr. Joseph Anthony Kress previews the upcoming Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Patti Maguire Armstrong gives encouragement to those who've been disappointed by a priests. Plus, Barbara Nicolosi talks about the screenplay turned book The Last Three Kings.

2028 Good News Cruise, Steve Ray on Apparitions, Newman Guide News, Our Lady of Sorrows and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 97:00


John Hale of Corporate Travel shares exciting info about the launch of the 2028 Good News Cruise. Steve Ray visits to talk about apparitions and pilgrimages. Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon features Chris Vander Woude, who talks about his father's canonization cause and it's correlation to Catholic education. T's Two Sense talks Our Lady of Sorrows, and Mary Rice Hasson talks over the Trump Administration's proposal for rewarding parents who stay at home with their children.

Journey Home Highlights, Monthly Marriage Encounter, Lessons to be Learned from Sheen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 98:00


Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN TV. Greg and Julie Alexander visit for their Monthly Marriage Encounter covers marriage, family and why it matters. Gail Buckley-Barringer shares her Scripture Verse of the Week (John 19;23). T's Two Sense looks into the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Plus, Marie V. Gallagher discusses Lessons to be Learned from Fulton J. Sheen.

Inside Word at EWTN, F.C.F., National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies, Guiding Star Project

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 98:00


Peter Gagnon shares the Inside Word at EWTN Studios, remembering and including special events memorializing 9-11-2001. Fact Check Friday looks at where we were, and what we have and haven't learned with media since. Dr. Monica Miller discusses the 2026 National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies. T's Two Sense looks at the impact of insensitivity toward life, and nurse practitioner Laura Decote talks about her word with the Guiding Star Project.

Cultural Connections on 9-11, Bill Donahue Discusses Objection Mamdani at Memorial, Supreme Knight of Columbus...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 97:10


Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins to look back as we approach the 25th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. Bill Donahue checks in with latest from the rally discouraging NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani from attending 9-11 memorial events. T's Two Sense talks purgatory. Plus, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelley discusses being named by Pope Leo XIV to the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.

2026 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, Shrines and Wonders, Clancy Mistrial Commentary, St Dominic and Rosary for Kids and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 95:55


Fr. Joseph Anthony Kress joins to talk about the upcoming 2026 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Shrines and Wonders takes you to the mystical and magical town of Orvieto Dr. Ray Guarendi walks through the latest with the Clancy trial from a Catholic and clinical perspective. Shaun McAfee talks about his children's book "St Dominic and the Rosary", and Patrick T. Brown from the Ethics and Policy Center talks the moral crisis of America's housing shortage.

Bill Donahue Talks 9-11 Anniversary, Newman Guide News, The Last Three Kings and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 97:44


Bill Donahue visits to talk about protests designed to keep NY City Mayor Mamdani from the anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Kelly Salomon joins for Newman Guide News looks at the Holy Father's message to pilgrims from Oriole College. Michael New joins to discussing post Dobbs laws have not caused an increase in maternal deaths or the decrease of OB/GYN leaving pro-life states, and Barbara Nicolosi looks at her book "The Last Three Kings "

Labor Day: Avoiding Burnout in Ministry, Sunday; A Day of Rest, Catholic Teaching on Work, Dorothy Day...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 98:00


Fr. Mike Driscoll, PhD, talks avoiding burnout in ministry. Donna Marie Cooper-O'Boyle gives tips to reclaim Sunday as a day of rest. Colin Donovan talks about the Catholic teaching on work. Plus, Dr. Matthew Bunson looks at Dorothy Day and the Catholic Workers Movement.

The Inside Word at EWTN, Invited (an OCIA Resource), The Journey Home Anniversary, Our Light in the Darkness: The Sacred Heart of Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 98:00


Peter Gagnon visits with the Inside Word at EWTN Studios, highlighting upcoming programming on Mother Teresa, Fulton Sheen, and more...Michael Gormley discusses a new program for OCIA, "Invited:Your Journey Into the Catholic Church". Jon Marc Grodi visits to talk the 29th anniversary of The Journey Home. AND Robert Stackpole joins from Poland to discuss his book "Our Light in the Darkness: The Sacred Heart of Jesus "

Cultural Connections, The Coming Judgment, Stand Firm/Be Strong, Liturgy of the Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 97:50


Father Mitch Pacwa visits for Cultural Connections looks into the Southern Poverty Law Center, plus good new for conversion surges. Dr. Ralph Martin talks about his book on the coming judgment. Plus, Father Wade Menezes discusses his new podcast, "Stand Firm, Be Strong!", and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers talks about the Pope's request for the Laity to pray the Liturgy of the Hours

Care of Creation, Post-Partum v Psychosis, On the Job with Jesus, Divino Nino, GRN Academy...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 96:00


Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe MFVA visits to look over the Care of Creation, and gives his perspective from being raised in creation and his agrarian roots. Dr. Ray Guarendi gives his psychological perspective on post-partum depression, the difference in "psychosis" and how it relates to the Clancy murder trial. Vanessa Denha-Garmo shares her coaches commentary on decisions, disarming workplace bullies, and more...Plus, Lucy Lunsford highlights the Divino Nino Festival at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament (OLAM Hanceville, Alabama), and Dave Palmer joins to share exciting news about registering for GRN Academy from the Guadalupe Radio Network!

Men of Grit & Grace, Newman Guide News, Season of Creation, and St. Padre Pio the Matchmaker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 96:59


Bear Woznick talks about his new book "Men of Grit & Grace". Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon opens the school year with a discussion about red flags in Catholic Schools as it relates to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the Pope's Prayer Intentions for September, and the Season of Creation...and, an incredible story of Padre Pio as a matchmaker. Dr. Germain and Ortrud Bianchi share the story of their time with Padre Pio.

Journey Home Highlights, Sacred Music in the Mass, Scripture Verse of the Week, "Wounds of Love..."

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 96:59


Matt Swaim join with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Francisco Carbonell, Director of Music and Organist, EWTN talks Sacred Music in the Mass. Gail Buckley-Barringer shares the Scripture Verse of the Week from Ecclesiastes. Plus, T's Two Sense and author Philip Campbell talks about "Wounds of Love: The Padre Pio Story"

The Inside Word at EWTN Studios, GRN Academy, Shepherding Future Shephers, Meta Settlement, Padre Pio's American Daughter...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 97:31


Peter Gagnon joins with the Inside Word at EWTN Studios. Vanessa Denha-Garmo previews her course for the GRN Academy. Matthew Haas from Shepherding Future Shepherds visits to talk about the new partnership with the Avila Institute. Melissa Henson of Concerned Women for America discusses the settlement of the recent lawsuit against Meta, and Susan DeBartoli speaks with Teresa about her book "Padre Pio's American Daughter: The Story of Mary Pyle"

Cultural Connections on the Clancy Trial, Post Partum Depression Awareness, META Lawsuit, Influence of Sheen and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 97:59


Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins for Cultural Connections to discuss the Linsday Clancy trial and it's cultural impacts. Anne Marie Williams discusses post-partum depression, the struggle, and how to help. T's Two Sense looks into the lawsuit agains Meta, and Dr. Cheryl Hughes visits to share some incredible stories on the influence of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Catholics Supporting Death Penalty, Shrines and Wonders (Pavia), Joan's Rome, American History in Rhyme and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 97:59


Mike McDonald of The Catholic League discusses a Pew Report on Catholics supporting the death penalty. Shrines and Wonders takes us to the resting place of St. Augustin in Pavia. Joan Lewis checks in with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. Plus, T's Two Sense offers a look at the Daily Reading and not walking in a disorderly way...and, James Matthew Wilson discusses the importance of poetry to American history, and his poems capsuled for the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

2028 Good News Cruise Announcement, Christ Our Life Conference, 10 Red Flags for Choosing a Catholic School, Eternal Lessons and more

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 97:59


John Hale from Corporate Travel joins with a big announcement for the 2028 Good News Cruise! Ellen Miller and Marilyn Lane visit to promote the Christ Our Life Conference coming next month. Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon presents their 10 Red Flags for Parents Evaluating a Catholic School. T's Two Sense look at standing firm and holding fast to the traditions of the Faith..and, Dr. Brett Salkeld discusses the Eternal Lessons.

Journey Home Highlights with Matt Swaim, Box of Joy, Hidden Gems of the Catholic Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 98:00


Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Michele Sagarino visits to talk about the Box of Joy initiative and how it supports children. Gail Buckley-Barringer joins with the scripture verse of the week. Plus, Nell Andrzejewski is in studio to discuss her program "Hidden Gems of the Catholic Church"

The Inside Word at EWTN, "American Martyr", Back to School and the Faith, Truth on Gender Identity and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 97:59


Peter Gagnon joins with the Inside Word with EWTN programming. Maria Scaperlanda visits to talk about Blessed Stanley Rother, his cause, and the movie "American Martyr...". Plus, Dr. Meg Meeker talks back to school and staying in the Faith, and Kate Anderson from ADF discusses their video series based on gender identity and the truth.

Cultural Connections, Monthly Marriage Encounter, Saying "Yes" to God, Abounding Joy Ministries and more..

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 96:58


Father Mitch Pacwa joins for Cultural Connections look at the responsibility of shepherding the Faith. Greg and Julie Alexander join to talk marriage with the Monthly Marriage Encounter. T's Two Sense discusses God wanting your "YES", and Carolyn Clicka of Abounding Joy Ministries talks over Catholic parishes across North America launching new culture of accompaniment with divorced, separated or couples in marital crisis.

Live Action Update, Shrines and Wonders, Joan's Rome, and Father Robert Spitzer and His Study Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 97:59


Kimberly Bird visits with monthly Live Action Update, featuring a story of an Alaska surrogate mother who refused to abort a baby with health conditions as requested by adoptive parents. Shrines and Wonders goes to Montefalco today and gives tips on when and when not to travel. Joan Lewis joins with the look from Rome and the Vatican. Plus, Fr. Robert Spitzer highlights his new study Bible "Christ, Science and Reason: What We Can Know About Jesus, Mary, and Miracles"

Evidence for Christ, Newman Guide News, Leavitt Leaving White House, Unwanted Abortions and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 96:50


Apologist Jimmy Akin talks about his newest book, " Evidence for Christ: How We Know that Jesus Is the Messiah". Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon discusses the importance of a good Catholic education. T's Two Sense looks at Katherine Leavitt departure from the White House. Dr. Ingrid Skop from the Charlotte Lozier Institute talks facts regarding unwanted abortions.

Journey Home Highlights, Bill Donahue, Trans-Athlete's & the WNBA

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 98:00


Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Bill Donahue visits with information on the fraudulence of insurance coding for sex-rejecting procedures on minors. Gail Buckley-Barringer shares the scripture verse of the week. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the current issues with the WNBA with a little humor, and Samantha Kelly of FIERCE joins to talk more bout the transathlete debate in the WNBA.

EWTN's 45th Anniversary, Fact Check Friday, Late Term Abortion Bill, St. Maximillian Kolbe, JPII Retreat Center, and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 97:59


Jack Williams joins for the Inside Word as EWTN celebrates it's 45th anniversary. Fact Check Friday looks into the secular media failing to give legitimacy to the fight for life. Myrna Maloney Flynn joins to discuss the Massachusetts' late term abortion bill. T's Two Sense celebrates the life of St Maximillian Kolbe on his feast day. Plus, Steven White share about the new Saint John Paul II Retreat Center in Washington DC, and Peggy Stanton shares about her book "United Saints of America".

Cultural Connections, Issues for Women at the Polls, Illiteracy in High Schools, Assisted Suicide and more..

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 97:05


Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. talks in socialists/communists seeking office during during Cultural Connections. Penny Nance from Concerned Women for America discusses numerous issues regarding women this election cycle. T's Two Sense examines a Texas teacher distraught over illiteracy in his high school classroom. Plus, Michael McHale, Senior Counsel at the Thomas More Society talks over a lawsuit against the State of Illinois for mandating that physicians must inform patients of assisted suicide

St. Philip Neri Seminary, Shrines and Wonders, Joan's Rome, Death by Organ Donation and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 98:08


Bishop Carl A. Kemme (Wichita, Kansas) promotes the St. Philip Neri Seminary. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday looks at St. Francis and friendships. Joan Lewis checks in with the latest from Rome. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the bill passed by the Maura Healey making it ok to kill unborn babies at any point in pregnancy, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk weights in on the story and discusses "Death by Organ Donation".

Stand Firm, Be Strong, St. Dominic and the Rosary, Newman Guide News, Help for Couples in Crisis and more...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 96:58


Fr. Wade Menezes talks about his EWTN Podcast, "Stand Firm, Be Strong". Shaun McAfee, author, discusses his children's book "St. Dominic and the Rosary". Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon features Rachael Brash of the University of Mary. T's Two Sense looks at Saint Clare of Assisi. Plus, Carolyn Clicka highlights help for divorced, separated or couples in marital crisis.

Journey Home Highlights, WINE Webinars, Liturgy of the Hours and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 97:04


Matt Swaim visits with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Kelly Walhquist talks cooking with WINE webinars. Gail Buckley-Barringer shares the scripture verse of the week. T's Two Sense looks at the story of two former NBA players who want to join the WNBA. Plus, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses the Pope asking the laity to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.

EWTN Studios President Peter Gagnon, Peggy Stanton and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 97:34


• Peter Gagnon, President of EWTN Studios tells listeners what's coming up on EWTN! • Teresa's “Fact Check Friday” looks at secular news and what the truth behind it is. • Monica Miller, director for Citizens for a Pro-Life Society invites everyone to participate in the 2026 National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies.

Tennis champion Paula Umana, Patti McGuire Armstrong and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 97:48


• Paula Umana tells her story of going from tennis champion being diagnosed with CIDP, a neurological disorder that left her completely paralyzed and though suffering, triumphed over her illness. • Patti McGuire Armstrong has advice on not letting a priest's failure disappoint your faith life. • Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel Mark Lippelmann looks at the lawsuit brought by Catholic Charities against Michigan officials for pulling funds to their women's resource centers.

Dr. Ingrid Skop's Fact Sheet, Santa Maria degli Angeli, Joan from Rome, Two Sense on Aaron Rodgers ,and Sheen Awards Gala

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 94:37


Dr. Ingrid Skop talks gives a fact sheet for: treatment of expectant mothers with life-threatening conditions Dr Shrines and Wonders visits Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi. Joan Lewis checks in with the Pope's visit to Assisi. T's Two Sense features NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers' comments on Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Royce Hood visits to discus the Sheen Awards Gala. A first of it's kind Catholiic Awards show taking place after

Open Letter to Mamdani: Skip 9/11 Ceremony, Newman Guide News, Rise of Gen X Bishops and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 97:09


Bill Donahue talks about his open letter to NYC Mayor Mamdani, encouraging him to not attend the 9/11 Anniversary. Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon talks the importance of Catholic education, plus a story about St Joseph the Worker College takes a masonic lodge and converts it into a multi-use space. Managing Editor, Jonathan Leidl joins to discuss his article from the National Catholic Register, "The Rise of Gen X Bishops".

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