Kresta In The Afternoon

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Well-known Catholic speaker and author Al Kresta speaks with people from all walks of life on various topics of the day, and about their walk with the Lord.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 56:59


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 56:59


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 56:59


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 56:59


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 56:57


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 56:59


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    SSPX's Declaration of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 56:59


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 56:59


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 56:52


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 56:52


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 56:52


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 56:52


    Andrea Picciotti-Bayer's preteen daughter has recently developed a close friendship with another family's toddler-aged children. This can serve as a model for Catholic living. She joins us. We dive into this month's celebration of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts with Steve Ray.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 56:52


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    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 56:59


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