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Did you know that you are called to be a saint? Listen in as Isaac Longworth, a Catholic seminarian with the Companions of the Cross, dives into the lives of popular saints, as well as some you might not know yet. Come and see how these ordinary men and w

Isaac Longworth


    • Mar 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 116 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Heroes of the Faith

    St. Cristina of Markygate: Escapee of a Forced Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 27:47


    Her parents were manipulative and abusive. Her family tried to coerce her into marriage. She stood her ground against corrupt bishops. Who is she?Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!WARNING: This show contains mature themes that could be inappropriate for some listeners.

    St. Augustine of Canterbury: Apostle to the English

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 24:35


    He was sent by the Pope on an important mission. He converted thousands of pagans to the Christian faith. He is known as the Apostle of England. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Fabiola: The Divorced Saint

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 22:47


    She divorced her husband because of his flagrant infidelity. Her complicated relationships made it difficult for her to come back to Church. She went on an adventure to the Holy Land to learn more about God. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Olaf Haraldsson: Viking Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 25:32


    He was a fierce king of the Vikings. He won his first battle when he was only twelve years old. He united his people into one nation of Norway. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Cristobal of Tlaxcala: First Martyr of Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 27:25


    He was raised in an alcoholic home. He suffered horrible abuse from his family. When he was only twelve, he became the first Christian to be martyred in Mexico. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Syncletica: Mentor of Holiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 27:28


    She resisted her parents who were pressuring her into marriage. She lived alone in a tomb for many years. She suffered terribly from cancer and infection. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Agatha Kim Agi: The Counter Cultural Saint

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 25:24


    She was raised in the Confucian religion. She went against her culture to find the truth of God. She withstood interrogation and torture through her simple faith. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Anthony Daniel: The Sacrificial Priest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 27:53


    He was a missionary to the New World. He lived and worked among the Indigenous tribes of Canada. He courageously faced down tribal warriors in order to give his people time to escape. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. John: The Beloved Disciple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 29:06


    He was in the inner circle of Jesus. He lived with Mother Mary after the crucifixion of her son. He received revelations about the end of the world while exiled on a prison island. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Ambrose: The Unlikely Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 26:50


    A mob tried to make him a bishop before he was fully Christian. He arranged sit-ins to prevent his church from being seized by political enemies. He stood up to the power of the Emperor in order to defend the Eucharist. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Francis Borgia: The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 27:41


    He was an illicit great-grandson of a pope. He was a member of the powerful and infamous Borgia family. He was an exorcist who battled with many demons. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Gianna Beretta Molla: Pro Life Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 28:53


    She was a medical doctor who ran her own health clinic. She resisted pressure to have an abortion during a difficult pregnancy. She is the patron saint of the Pro-Life Movement. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves! WARNING: This show contains mature themes that could be inappropriate for some listeners.

    St. Louis de Montfort: Slave of Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 29:40


    Demons tried to hide a book he wrote. He had to work hard to overcome his anger issues. He preached the power of consecration to Jesus through Mary. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Moses the Black: The Bandit Saint

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 26:58


    He was a thief and a murderer. He ran a gang of dangerous bandits. His life was changed completely after meeting a mysterious group of desert monks. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Juliana of Liege: Eucharistic Adorer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 27:49


    She was orphaned at the age of five. She had mysterious visions while in prayer. She helped to spread Eucharistic Adoration throughout the whole Church. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Agatha: Martyr of Purity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 27:55


    She lived a life of chastity in the midst of a sex-crazed culture. She is the patron saint of those who suffer from breast cancer. She resisted the impure advances of a man even under threat of death. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves! WARNING: This show contains mature themes that could be inappropriate for some listeners.

    St. Pio of Pietrelcina: Obedient Mystic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 27:59


    He physically fought with demons. He showed tough love in the confessional. He had the gift of tongues. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Vincent Ferrer: Miracle Worker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 28:11


    He raised over twenty-eight people from the dead. He was known to fly through the air while preaching. He introduced thousands of Jews and Muslims to Jesus. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Chi Zhuzi: Baptized in Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 26:21


    He decided to become a Christian when he was a teenager. He was shunned by his family for his decision to go to church. He refused to abandon his faith in Jesus, despite being threatened with a horrible death. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Nicholas of Myra: The Real Santa Claus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 27:03


    He is the real person behind the legend of Santa Claus. He worked miracles to take care of the poor in his city. He rescued innocent people from the death penalty. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Margaret Mary Alecoque: Saint of the Sacred Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 26:10


    She was paralyzed for four years when she was a child. She had a vision of Jesus after coming home from a dance party. She had a vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Benedict the Moor: Saint Who Heard God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 26:39


    He was born a slave, and endured racism and bigotry throughout his life. He had angels help him when he washed the dishes. He predicted the exact timing of his death. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Gaspar del Bufalo: The Power Preacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 27:03


    He went to dangerous gang members to tell them about Jesus. He was put in prison for defying the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte. He worked many miracles, including being in two places at once, floating in the air, and speaking in tongues. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin: Holy Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 25:48


    She was a successful businesswoman looking for love. He was a bachelor who thought he would spend his life alone. Together, they started a family that would produce many saints. Who are they? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Francis de Sales: Messenger of God's Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 25:50


    He went through a period of intense depression and nervous breakdown. He led over 72,000 Calvinists back to the Catholic Church. He had to evade multiple assassination attempts on his life. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Hedwig: Saint With Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 25:54


    As a teenager, she entered into an arranged marriage with her husband. She helped to build up the Church in Poland. She used her influence to lead her family and her people closer to God. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Andrew Dung-Lac: Outlaw Priest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 24:55


    He served as an outlaw priest when it was illegal to be a Christian in Vietnam. He took on a secret identity in order to hide from the police. He was arrested several times and brutally tortured for his faith in Jesus. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Joseph of Cupertino: The Flying Saint

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 26:12


    He was socially awkward and struggled with learning disabilities. He was known for supernaturally levitating during prayer. He worked so many miracles that his critics accused him of witchcraft. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Gertrude the Great: Visionary of Purgatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 23:20


    She was raised without her family. She had visions of Jesus in Heaven. She was able to speak with the souls of the dead from the afterlife. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Mary MacKillop: Australian Saint

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 26:20


    She was raised in an impoverished and dysfunctional family. She was excommunicated by a misled bishop. She is the only canonized Australian saint. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Ephraim the Syrian: Singing Deacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 27:24


    He became a Christian even though his father was a pagan priest. He won people over by the beautiful music he wrote. He fought false teachers who were trying to mix occult practices with Christianity. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Lawrence: Barbequed Deacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 25:51


    He served as a deacon at a time when it was dangerous to be a Christian. He outsmarted a greedy magistrate who had put him on trial. He made jokes, even while his enemies were torturing him. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" with Isaac Longworth, where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Mary of Egypt: Sex Addict Turned Saint

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 24:32


    She was addicted to sex and alcohol. She worked as a prostitute after running away from home. She decided to change her life after having a powerful encounter with the Virgin Mother of God. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" with Isaac Longworth, where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Thomas Becket: Bishop With Backbone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 24:08


    He lived a life of luxury and political privilege before undergoing a deeper conversion. He stood up to the bullying of the king of England when most others bishops were compromised. He defended the Church at the risk of his own life. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Martha: Honest Friend of Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 24:30


    Jesus often stayed with her family when he traveled through her town. Her brother was brought back to life after being dead for four days. She was one of Jesus' best friends, and she wasn't afraid to speak bluntly to him. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Paul Miki: Seminarian Martyr of Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 26:01


    His whole family was Buddhist before converting to Christianity. He lived in a country where it was illegal to be Catholic. He preached about Jesus even up to the moment of his execution. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Genevieve: Prophetic Virgin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 27:26


    A prophecy was made about her future when she was just a child. She saved her people from the attacks of barbarian armies. She was known for her powerful prophetic gifts. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!"

    St. Tarcisius: Boy Defender of the Eucharist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 22:46


    He was an altar server when it was illegal to be a Christian. He volunteered to bring Holy Communion to imprisoned Christians. He defended the Eucharist from a hostile mob. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Anthony of Padua: Hammer of Heretics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 27:11


    He was one of the best preachers in the history of the Church. He used the gift of tongues so that everyone could understand him. People still ask him for help in finding lost things. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Mary Magdalene: Apostle to the Apostles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 26:37


    She was possessed by seven demons. Her mysterious life has led to many different theories and rumours. She was the first recorded eye-witness of the Resurrection of Jesus. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!"

    St. John XXIII: The Good Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 27:18


    He rescued thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. He called the Second Vatican Council. He was known for his witty sense of humour. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!"

    St. Isaac Jogues: The Living Martyr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 28:05


    He left his home in France to be a missionary to the Indigenous peoples of North America. He was named a "Living Martyr" by the Pope. He bravely returned to live among the people who had enslaved and tortured him. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Gemma Galgani: Mystical Sufferer With Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 27:41


    She mystically experienced the suffering of Jesus every single Friday. She would engage in wrestling matches with the Devil. She was known to bargain years of her life away in order to win back sinners. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Justin Martyr: Truth Seeker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 27:34


    He spent his life searching for what was really true. He studied ancient prophecies that foretold the coming of Jesus. He risked his life to defend Christianity from those who lied about it. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Simeon Stylites: The Radical Hermit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 26:17


    He went forty days without eating or drinking. God spoke to him in a dream when he fell asleep during prayer. He lived on the top of a pillar for thirty-six years. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Brigid of Ireland: Ransomed Slave

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 27:29


    She was born into slavery. She was a skilled beer brewer. She joined in St. Patrick's mission to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Gregory of Nazianzus: Defender of the Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 26:32


    He made a high stakes bargain with God during a terrible storm at sea. He was made a bishop even though he didn't want the job. He defended the Christian truth that the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Lorenzo Ruiz: Martyr of the Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 26:50


    He is the first Filipino saint. He had to flee the country after being falsely accused of murder. He was brutally tortured for being Catholic. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Margaret of Castello: Saint With Disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 25:27


    She was born blind, hunchbacked, and a dwarf. She was cruelly isolated from others due to her condition. She visited prisons to minister to criminals. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Thomas More: The Joking Martyr

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 28:06


    He was a family man and adoptive father. He was pressured to abandon the Church but never caved. He was known for his sarcastic sense of humour, which he showed even up to the point of his death. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

    St. Juan Diego: Messenger of Guadalupe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 26:31


    He was the messenger of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He helped end a religious culture of human sacrifice. He is the first Indigenous American man to be recognized as a saint. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!

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