Lisa Hendey & Friends

On this week's show,  creator Mario Costabile joins us to discuss how dynamic virtual retreats and events like  can draw the Church closer to God and one another.   About Mario Costabile:   Mario Costabile is the Executive Director of Array of Hope. A devout Catholic and family man, Mario has been a successful producer for music, film, and television for over 35 years, having worked for such organizations as MTV, VH1, Discovery Channel, Sony Music, and Def Jam Records. Mario is committed to utilizing his talents to do God's will in the development of Array of Hope and its vision to unite families and help them grow closer to God.   About Array of Hope:   Array of Hope has created , a one-of-a-kind digital event personalized for parishes, schools, and other Catholic organizations seeking to catechize and evangelize in a COVID-19 reality. Rise Up provides a remote experience that is dynamic, inspirational, and interactive, making the attendee truly part of the event. It enables parishes or dioceses to plan with more stability in the midst of the uncertainties of what reopening will look like.   Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Becky Eldridge is here to discuss her new Loyola Press book  as she offers insights and prayer practices to help us grow ever closer to God.   About Becky Eldridge:   Becky is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and writer, with nearly twenty years of ministry experience within the Catholic Church. She is the author of the Busy Lives and Restless Souls (2017) and The Inner Chapel (2020). Her greatest joy is sharing life with her husband, Chris, and her children, Brady, Abby, and Mary. Visit her at .   About The Inner Chapel:   In her recent book,  Becky Eldredge offers down-to-earth stories, prayer reflections, and encouragement for spiritual growth and a deeper walk with Christ. While offering practices on how to enter the inner chapel, the place within where God meets us, each chapter provides an opportunity to reflect on a certain promise of God.    Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Jessica Ptomey, author of the book , invites listeners to consider their own faith perspectives by sharing her personal journey into the Catholic Church.   About Jessica Ptomey:   Jessica Ptomey is a Catholic convert, wife, mom, writer, Communications scholar and professor, and homeschooler. She blogs at . She is the author of , and her research in inter-faith dialogue has been published in the Journal of Communication and Religion (JCR). She is also the co-host with her husband Mike of The Catholic Reading Challenge podcast.   About Home in the Church:   Home in the Church calls Catholics living in the modern world back to a distinctly Catholic way of living and vision of Mother Church as the home on earth that is leading them to their heavenly home. Catholic Convert, Jessica Ptomey, describes her journey to a more embodied Christian faith in the Catholic Church, and she invites readers to the same experience. She discusses the embodied nature of faith in the home, in the celebrations of the liturgical calendar, in the liturgy of the Mass, in personal prayer, in the intercession of the saints, in the sacraments, and in a redemptive view of suffering.   Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Fr. Sebastian Walshe, author of the new book , offers pastoral thoughts on contemporary marriage and family life.   About Fr. Sebastian Walshe:   Originally from Pasadena, Fr. Sebastian Walshe is a Norbertine Canon of the Abbey of St. Michael in the Diocese of Orange, California, where he is the dean of studies for the seminary program. After completing his studies at Thomas Aquinas College in California, he continued studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., receiving a license in Philosophy. Later, he attended the Pontifical University of St. Thomas at Rome (the Angelicum) where he received a Masters in Sacred Theology and a Doctorate in Philosophy.   About Understanding Marriage & Family: A Catholic Perspective:   In this book Fr. Sebastian explains and defends the traditional understandings of marriage and family so that the goodness and beauty of marriage and family can once again shine forth. In the first part of the book, he clarifies and defends the definitions of marriage and family and contrasts them with the alternative proposals of modern society. Marriage and family are natural and necessary consequences of human nature: thus marriage is not merely a social construct, but something which fulfills the deepest inclinations of human nature. In the second part of the book, he shows how marriage and the relationships within the family are intrinsically and sacramentally related to the principal mysteries of the Catholic faith. In the third part of the book, he shows how family life at both the natural and supernatural levels can be fostered, preserved, and healed.   Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Cathy Gilmore, creator of , helps us understand how even small creatures can teach us to be virtuous superheroes!   About Cathy Gilmore:   “Mrs. Virtue Lady” Cathy Gilmore is an award-winning children's author, educator, and virtue advocate. Her passion is to help families grow virtue-strong in simple, creative, and JOYFUL ways.   About Tiny Virtue Heroes:    are pretend friends who turn children’s IMAGINATION into a sacred training space, in which everyday habits are powered by God’s grace to become real-life super-powers! These animal and insect characters are friendly “sidekick” storytellers, who introduce kids to Virtue Heroes from the Bible and from the Virtue Mission Regions of the world. Pretending with the Virtue Heroes can make children virtue-STRONG! One by one, a series of storybooks are emerging to bring these characters to life in an especially vivid way. The first story, A Mouse and a Miracle, is available now!   Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Dr. Joseph White offers encouragement and support for our spiritual journey as we discuss his new  book .   About Dr. Joseph White:   Dr. Joseph White is a child and family psychologist and Director of Catechetical Resources for OSV Publishing. He is the author of 11 books, including the newly-released Listening for God in Everyday Life.   About Listening for God in Everyday Life:   God is speaking to us all the time, but we have to learn to hear his voice. Drawing on his personal experience, Joseph reveals the means God uses to speak directly to our hearts. Some of these may even surprise you! They include Silence, Gifts and Talents, Scripture, Creation, Humor, Tradition, Art, Liturgy, Saints, Struggle, Children, Relationship, and People in Need. When we learn to hear it, God's voice opens our hearts to his love, deepening our relationship with the one who knows us better than we know ourselves. How is God speaking to you? Learn more at    Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show,  community founders  open their hearts and their spiritual home to us.   About Soren and Ever Johnson:   Soren and Ever Johnson, parishioners at St. John the Apostle, Leesburg, VA, are proud parents of five children. They founded the nonprofit Trinity House Community and its Trinity House Café with a mission to inspire families to live together with God, making their homes a little taste of heaven to share with others for the renewal of faith and culture. Soren formerly served as Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Arlington, VA, and his writing has appeared in the Washington  Post,  Columbia, and the Arlington  Catholic Herald.  Ever formerly served as Research Assistant to papal biographer George Weigel and has been published in Magnificat. They both hold M.A.s in theology and have presented at numerous conferences and workshops.   About Trinity House:   Co-founded and co-directed by Soren and Ever Johnson, Trinity House Community’s mission is to inspire families to live together with God, making their homes a little taste of heaven to share with others for the renewal of faith and culture. Trinity House inspires through Trinity House Café, the ministry’s public model of a Christian home since 2014 in Leesburg Va.; teaches through Heaven In Your Home Workshop, talks, and retreats; equips through a weekly Heaven In Your Home (e-)Letters and other online content, and encourages families to build their own Trinity House by connecting at monthly Gatherings. Learn more at .    Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, author and radio host Teresa Tomeo joins us to share her timely new book .   About Teresa Tomeo:   Teresa Tomeo is an author, syndicated Catholic talk show host, and motivational speaker with more than 30 years of experience in TV, radio, and newspaper and spent 19 of those years working in front of a camera as a reporter/anchor in the Detroit market. In the year 2000, Teresa left the secular media to start her own speaking and communications company, Teresa Tomeo Communications, LLC. Her daily morning radio program, Catholic Connection, is produced by Ave Maria Radio in Ann Arbor, Michigan and now heard on over 200 Catholic stations nationwide through the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network and is also carried on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio.   About Conquering Coronavirus:   Whether the coronavirus still threatens you, your friends, and your family or has harmed someone you love, these pages will ease your fears, heal your wounds, quench your sorrow, and bring you the consolation God provides to all who seek Him in pestilential times like these times that are, in fact, not foreign to our ancient Faith. For in Christianity's two-thousand-year history, cruel persecutions and sudden, uncontrollable plagues like COVID-19 have time and again struck mankind, challenging Christians to rise up spiritually against evils that cannot immediately be conquered materially. Now our turn has come . . . along with the help we need to succeed. Here celebrated Catholic author and media host Teresa Tomeo has drawn forth from Scripture, the lives of the saints, and contemporary sources a healing balm for souls believers and unbelievers alike who have been shaken by the frightening evils thrust upon us by this coronavirus.    Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Father Edwin Leahy, O.S.B. schools us about the compelling new Quibi short-form series .   About Father Edwin Leahy, O.S.B.:   FATHER EDWIN D. LEAHY, O.S.B., became the 23rd Headmaster of  in 1972. St. Benedict's has now grown to 747 young men, most from African American and Hispanic backgrounds, and 51 faculty members. 98% of the school’s graduates go on to college, with the most academically talented attending such colleges as Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Holy Cross, Harvard, Notre Dame, NYU, Penn and Rutgers. Today, St. Benedict’s Prep includes a counseling center--a comprehensive mental health services department. The department is at the forefront of applied school psychology and is a resource virtually nonexistent in other urban school settings, an achievement which was featured in the documentary "The Rule" by Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno.  During Father Edwin’s tenure focused therapy groups were established for the St. Benedict's students, including Alateen for students with a loved one who abuses drugs or alcohol, and Unknown Sons for students who do not have relationships with, or knowledge of their fathers. In 2005 the Velvet Rope program was established in the Leahy House, which helps resident students deal with a variety of socio-emotional issues that impact their learning.   About Benedict Men:   Executive produced by Stephen Curry,  is a documentary series that chronicles life at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, N.J., an all-boys school founded on one core belief: "Whatever hurts my brother, hurts me.”  The series follows the school’s nationally ranked basketball team as they learn the meaning of brotherhood through academic excellence and sport.  Their value does not lie in the number of points they score, but rather what they accomplish together as a team.   Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Mary-Rose and Ryan Verret join us to discuss their  and the marriage mystagogia they share through their ministry .   About Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret:   Mary-­Rose and Ryan Verret are the founders of Witness to Love and authors of Witness to Love: How to Help the Next Generation Build Marriages that Survive and Thrive. Ryan and Mary-Rose speak on issues regarding evangelization, marriage, NFP, miscarriage and medical ethics. They reside in the heart of Cajun Country with their five children. Their passion is teaching couples to share their marriage with others!   About Witness to Love:    is a virtues-based, Catechumenate model of marriage renewal and preparation that integrates modern principles of psychology and the virtues to help couples facilitate an authentic dialogue about their relationship.   For more information visit    Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, producer Natasha Howes offers behind the scenes insights into the soon-to-be-released film "Fatima", opening August 14 nationwide.   About Natasha Howes:   Natasha Howes has produced several adaptations of the Fátima story: The 13th Day (2009), an award-winning digital feature that is available in eight languages and 11 territories worldwide; “The Fátima Story” (2010), a large-scale, multi-language photo-story experience staged in Fátima, Portugal; and an instructional DVD on the meaning and message of the story. Howes’ other credits include Late Harvest (2016), a musical drama that won the Golden Sheaf Award, and 3D documentary Cosmic Origins.    About Fatima:   In 1917, outside the parish of Fátima, Portugal, a 10-year-old girl and her two younger cousins witness multiple visitations of the Virgin Mary, who tells them that only prayer and suffering will bring an end to World War I. As secularist government officials and Church leaders try to force the children to recant their story, word of the sighting spreads across the country, inspiring religious pilgrims to flock to the site in hopes of witnessing a miracle. What they experience will transform their quiet lives and bring the attention of a world yearning for peace. Based on real-life events and starring Joaquim de Almeida (“Queen of the South”), Goran Višnjić (Beginners), Stephanie Gil (Terminator: Dark Fate) and Lúcia Moniz (Love, Actually), with Sônia Braga (Aquarius) and Harvey Keitel (The Piano, The Irishman), Fatima is an uplifting story about the power of faith.    For More Information: Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Allison Gingras helps us find our way through worry and anxiety and into lasting trust and peace as we discuss her new book, .   About Allison Gingras:   Allison Gingras shares the beauty of the Catholic faith with honesty and laughter as experienced in the ordinary of life. Allison created the Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women (OSV), which includes — Seeking Peace and The Gift of Invitation. Allison speaks on Grace, Seeking Peace and Forgiveness, and is a Catholic Social Media Consultant.    About Seeking Peace:   In Seeking Peace the reader will discover many ways to build on their trust in God. Allison uses the devotions and traditions of the Catholic faith along with Scripture passages to reflect on our personal experiences and to guide readers to find the peace Jesus promises each of us. The Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women help deepen your connection with Christ through inspiring stories, reflections, Scripture study, and prompts for prayer and journaling. You can record your own responses to these insights right in the journal and bring those thoughts to your small faith groups for further discussion   For More Information:   Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, bestselling children's author Anthony DeStefano shows us an innovative way to introduce Marian apparitions with his new Sophia Institute Press book .    About Anthony DeStefano:   Anthony DeStefano is the bestselling author of 20 Christian books for adults and children, including  A Travel Guide to Heaven, Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To, The Donkey No One Could Ride, and Little Star. He has hosted two TV series on EWTN. Anthony is a member of the Knights of the Malta, the Militia Immaculata, and Legatus, as well as being is a long time pro-life activist.   About Our Lady's Wardrobe:   This delightful rhyming book introduces Catholic children to the Blessed Virgin Mary in a fun and simple way—through her clothes! When Our Lady lived in Nazareth two thousand years ago, she was very poor and probably didn’t have many nice things to wear. But now that she’s in Heaven, she has an enormous mansion. And in that mansion, she has an incredibly beautiful wardrobe filled with a great variety of dresses, veils, slippers, sashes, robes, rings and crowns. Over the centuries, Our Lady has visited the people of Earth many times. On each of these occasions, she has dressed very differently. Our Lady’s Wardrobe tells the story of some of her most famous apparitions, highlighting the clothes she wore and the things she did. By reading this book, children will not only learn about the Mother of God, but will also learn the main purpose of her life—to love and serve her son, Jesus Christ, and to lead others to do the same.   For More Information:   Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we meet Mark Bosco, S.J. and Elizabeth Coffman, the filmmakers behind the new documentary  coming soon to virtual cinemas nationwide. About the Filmmakers: Elizabeth Coffman has produced and directed films about communities in crisis from Louisiana to Bosnia. Many of her films include or are about writers, such as Flannery, One More Mile with writer Aleksandar Hemon, Veins in the Gulf with Martha Serpas and Souls and Sonnets with Rita Dove. She works with Ted Hardin at Long Distance Productions. Mark Bosco, S.J. is a Jesuit priest and a professor. He is an authority on the works of Flannery O'Connor and Graham Greene. Mark’s most recent book is Graham Greene’s Catholic Imagination, published by Oxford University Press. He is the Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Flannery is his first film.   About Flannery:   Winner of the first-ever Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, Flannery is the lyrical, intimate exploration of the life and work of author Flannery O’Connor, whose distinctive Southern Gothic style influenced a generation of artists and activists. With her family home at Andalusia (the Georgia farm where she grew up and later wrote her best-known work) as a backdrop, a picture of the woman behind her sharply aware, starkly redemptive style comes into focus. Including conversations with those who knew her and those inspired by her (Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Lucinda Williams, Hilton Als and more), Flannery employs never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered personal letters and her own published words (read by Mary Steenburgen) alongside original animations and music to examine the life and legacy of an American literary icon.   For More Information: Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, the history of a saint in the making comes to life as we discuss the story and legacy of  with actor Jim Coleman, who portrays Fr. Tolton in the St. Luke's Production play ". About Jim Coleman: A Hollywood actor for over 30 years, Jim Coleman stars as Ven. Fr. Augustus Tolton in Saint Luke Productions' "Tolton: From Slave to Priest" play touring the country. He is best known for his starring role as Roger Parker in the hit Nickelodeon series "My Brother and Me." His filmography includes "Ant-Man," "The Quad," "Ace Ventura," "American Gangster," and "Law and Order." He says his role as Fr. Tolton “is the most meaningful one I’ve had in my whole career. Fr. Tolton’s story needs to be told. As a black man, this very important part of history is something that I want the world to hear about. I truly feel blessed to be the one to share Fr. Augustus Tolton with all who will listen!” Jim and his wife Robin reside in Florida. About Tolton: From Slave to Saint: "Tolton: From Slave to Priest," the remarkable story of America's first black priest who lived 1854-1897, is a captivating multi-media live production, filled with music, drama, and inspiring performances. It brings a message of hope and healing for the wounds that plague our culture. "Tolton" is having a powerful impact in our country, drawing all people to the truth of Jesus Christ. For More Information: Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we talk faith, basketball and life with Kramer Soderberg, author of the new book . About Kramer Soderberg: College basketball coach and first-time author, Kramer Soderberg, is a devoted husband to his wife, Andrea, and father. Son of long time college basketball coach, Brad Soderberg, Kramer grew up in Saint Charles, Missouri where he excelled on the basketball court at both the high school and college levels. Kramer is currently an assistant men's basketball coach at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. Kramer devotes much of his free time to growing in his Catholic faith and spreading his love of Jesus to others through speaking opportunities and personal interactions throughout his community. About Fill Your Cup for Christ: Fill Your Cup for Christ looks to help lay-Catholics grow in their understanding and love of the Catholic Church. The book was written to help inspire and motivate Catholics to grow in their relationship with Christ and pursue a deeper and more authentic faith life by learning to strive for spiritual greatness in the midst of everyday life. For More Information: Find Kramer on Instagram @ACatholicCoach Find Kramer on Twitter @CoachKSodie Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we're joined by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, the editor of the new Ave Maria Press book . About Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe is the editor of the book . About Teachings for An Unbelieving World: Teachings for an Unbelieving World is a newly discovered work written by St. John Paul II—then Archbishop Karol Wojtyła of Kraków—in the years just after Vatican II. He uses St. Paul’s sermon to the people of Athens in Acts 17 as a framework for articulating the faith in a culture of skepticism and unbelief. These thirteen brief reflections provide compelling teaching for Catholics in today’s post-Christian world and give fresh insight into JPII’s pontificate. This is the first English-language publication of this important work. Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, author and speaker Dominic Albano offers some tips and insights to help us to find purpose and to achieve one of life's greatest goals based on the work in his new book  About Dominic Albano:  is a Catholic author and speaker. He likes baseball and burritos. He wants people to fall in love with Jesus. He has two books ( and ). About The Fundamental Theory of Happiness: Happiness is not a science. It is an art. There are rules and guidelines that once we learn them and live them lead to a true and lasting happiness. By examining the fundamentally happy role models of our modern age, the lessons learned throughout history, the best research from the most prestigious institutions, and personal life experience, this book gives the reader insight into their own journey with happiness. That insight is combined with practical and actionable steps to begin living a happier life, right now! Visit Dominic Albano at  Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, authors and speakers Emily Jaminet and Michele Faehnle join us to discuss a fruitful spiritual life for a conversation about the new book  About Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet: Michele Faehnle is a school nurse at St. Andrew School in Upper Arlington, Ohio, and the host of Answering the Call on St. Gabriel Radio. She is a contributor to CatholicMom.com, codirector of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference, and coauthor of Divine Mercy for Moms, The Friendship Project, and Our Friend Faustina. Emily Jaminet is executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network and a contributor to CatholicMom.com and coauthor of Divine Mercy for Moms, The Friendship Project, and Our Friend Faustina. She serves on the board of directors of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference. Jaminet offers a daily segment called A Mother’s Moment on St. Gabriel Catholic Radio and Mater Dei Radio.  About Pray Fully: In Pray Fully, Faehnle and Jaminet share basic prayer principles that have helped them to become women of prayer: . make time for personal, daily communication with Jesus . spend time meditating and engaging in other spiritual practices such as adoration or the Examen . recognize the critical times of each day when you need a “prayer boost” . live deeply in the sacraments and enrich your life with sacramentals . record your intentions and thank God for answered prayer Encouraging stories and practical advice—including tips from the lives and writings of the saints—questions for personal reflection and private meditation, and journaling space will help you develop a lifelong dialogue with God. Inspire the faith () is the platform of Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet to share additional free resources with their readers such as free videos and study guides. Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we converse about the joy of music, creating during Coronavirus, and the beauty of "" with singer/songwriter . About Marie Miller Marie Miller is a singer/songwriter and mandolin player from the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. She grew up on a small vineyard with her parents and nine siblings in an old house named Glenway. Her most notable performance was for Pope Francis and 700,000 attendees at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia, PA. About Little Dreams With LITTLE DREAMS Miller has chosen to return to the acoustic, folk-oriented, approach of her roots. But she’s still creating music for the same reason she always has: a desire to connect people with beauty, solace, and cheer. “It’s the reason why I came, the reason why I’ll stay,” to pull a line from the album’s title track. “No matter where I go, beauty finds me somehow,” she says. Still, LITTLE DREAMS isn’t following the script of “happily ever after” after hard times; this is an album that encounters the moments when all seems dark, and cold winds threaten to blow out your internal spark. Everyone’s got that spark. For Miller, it’s to make music that asks listeners to acknowledge their own spark— the motivating force that reminds us all why we’ve been put on this earth. For more information: Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we examine the role of faith-based organizations during times of crisis and beyond with Josh Holdenried of the Napa Legal Institute. About Josh Holdenried Josh Holdenried serves as Vice President and Executive Director for Napa Legal Institute. He holds a B.A. in Public Policy Leadership from the University of Mississippi and a Certificate in Applied Religion in Public Policy from Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy. He is currently pursuing an M.A. at Hillsdale College’s School of Government. About Napa Legal Institute Napa Legal Institute (NLI) was launched in 2019 to empower evangelization through corporate education and legal resources for faith-based nonprofits aligned with the Catholic faith. The founders of NLI realized that, as the legal environment increases in complexity, spiritual entrepreneurs will need specific education and timely resources so they may exercise their religious liberty without fear of transgressing the law. This requires a better knowledge of taxes, corporate structures, and a tangle of local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations. For more information: Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we talk about the art and joy of sharing our faith with Marcel LeJeune as he discusses his new Ascension Press book . About Marcel LeJeune Marcel LeJeune is the President and Founder of . As a Catholic evangelist, international speaker, and award-winning author, Marcel’s greatest passion is helping others come to know the love of Jesus and share it with others. Marcel and his wife, Kristy, have five children. About The Contagious Catholic The Contagious Catholic: The Art of Practical Evangelization Following Christ's own strategy and drawing from years of evangelization experience, Marcel LeJeune diagnoses the common problems that Catholics face when it comes to sharing the Faith. He offers simple but profound strategies to overcome these problems. Fruitful evangelization hinges on personal renewal, commitment to Christ, and readiness to become the missionary disciples we’re all called to be. Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we appreciate the comfort and beauty of "home" with Noelle Mering. Noelle is the coauthor of the book and an editor of the online magazine . She also writes frequent on the topics of culture, politics, and religion and has published in National Review, The Federalist, and National Catholic Register. Noelle and her husband live in Southern California with their six children.    About :   Why do Americans love their homes, spending hundreds of billions of dollars annually on home improvement, renovations, and decor, but meanwhile, the notion of a homemaker is still held in contempt? The theology of home responds to this tension by examining the idea that home is meant to be a foreshadowing of heaven and a preparation for the eternal home for which we all, wittingly or not, long. In seeking to understand the ‘why’ behind home we can reorient ourselves to dive more deeply in our relationships — first with God, then our spouses and children, and extending into our communities and friendships.    For More Information: Websites: , Noellemering.com  Intstagram: @theologyofhome @noellemering  Twitter: @noellem   Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we take a few moments to slow down and contemplate life with John Mark Comer, the author of  About John Mark Comer: John Mark Comer lives, works, and writes in the urban core of Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Tammy, and their three children, Jude, Moses, and Sunday. He is the pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church. A church built around the very simple idea of practicing the way of Jesus, together, in Portland. You are welcome to follow more of John Mark’s teachings via the Bridgetown Church podcast or This Cultural Moment, a podcast he co-hosts with his friend Mark Sayers on following Jesus in the post-Christian world. You can also pursue more of his work at . About The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Dallas Willard once called hurry “the great enemy of spiritual life in our day.”  Followers of Jesus are not immune to culture’s pain. Many of us live with a low-grade fatigue and chronic anxiety that rarely, if ever, goes away. We careen through our days at breakneck speed and wonder where God is in the fray. The reality is, most of us are just too busy to live an emotionally healthy and spirituality vibrant life. Hurry is incompatible with the way of Jesus. The love, joy, and peace that form the nucleus of Jesus’ kingdom are all impossible in a life of speed. We must, as Willard went on to say, “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry.” For More Information: Website:   Social:  |  | r  Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we contemplate the power and potential of words and storytelling with Lindsay Schlegel, the author of  About Lindsay Schlegel: Lindsay Schlegel has always loved stories and storytelling. She counts it among her blessings that she’s the author of Don’t Forget to Say Thank You: And Other Parenting Lessons That Brought Me Closer to God (Ave Maria Press) and the host of the podcast Quote Me with Lindsay Schlegel. As a writer, she contributes to Verily, CatholicMom.com, Ever Eden, and more. She also serves as editor-at-large for Little Lamb Books. She lives in her New Jersey hometown with her high-school-sweetheart-turned-husband and their four children, where she reads, knits, and runs.  About Don't Forget to Say Thank You: Lindsay's mission is to encourage, inspire, and lift others up to be all they were created to be. Her book, Don't Forget to Say Thank You, seeks to do this by recognizing and embracing God's fatherly love in the vocation of motherhood. Her podcast, Quote Me, looks to celebrate the power of words to bring all of us closer to the Lord in the midst of everyday life. And her other writing and speaking approach a contemporary Catholic lifestyle with humor, humility, and grace, in an effort to show the beauty of living with Christ as the center of life. For more information:   Website:  Social:  |  |  |    Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we hear from talented author, producer and director Leonardo Defilippis about his work bring live stage and film productions on the lives of the saints to audiences around the world. About Leonardo Defilippis: Leonardo Defilippis is the founder and president of Saint Luke Productions. After years as a Shakespearean actor, he embarked on a spiritual journey that led him to found the Catholic theater ministry in 1980. Millions throughout the US and abroad have seen his work as an actor, producer, and film director. His productions include the popular film “Therese” and live stage dramas “Vianney,” “Maximilian,” “Faustina,” and “Tolton.” Leonardo regularly appears on Catholic media programs, including being the host of the series “Queen of Heaven” and “Messiah.” Leonardo is married to Patti, his beloved wife of 36 years. About St. Luke Productions: Saint Luke Productions brings professional theatrical and filmed dramas on the life of Christ and His saints to millions worldwide. This unique ministry and production company began when founder Leonardo Defilippis wrote to St. Teresa of Calcutta asking her for guidance in his newfound apostolate. Her mandate to “Do something beautiful for God" became the pivotal support for Saint Luke Productions to evangelize and transform the culture through theater and the media. We are dedicated to using our talents to glorify God, to give back to Him in all that we do. Our goal is to reach souls with the message of His infinite love and mercy through the immersive experience of theater and related media. For more information visit . Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we discuss the Rosary and how to make it a more integral part of our daily journey with Gretchen Crowe, author of Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II. About Gretchen Crowe: Gretchen R. Crowe is editorial director for periodicals at OSV, where she oversees the publication of Our Sunday Visitor, the only national Catholic weekly newspaper in the United States. She also oversees content of The Priest, Deacon Digest and Take Out magazines, and Simply Catholic and Radiant online. An award-winning writer and photographer, Crowe has been a member of the Catholic Press Association since 2005. She is author of two books: "" (OSV, 2017) and "" (OSV, 2019). Crowe lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with her husband and two children. You can follow her on Twitter @GretchenOSV. About Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II: During his papacy, Pope John Paul II ardently encouraged the faithful to return to the Rosary - his own favorite prayer. He demonstrated his love for it by praying all the mysteries every day, and by writing, speaking, and preaching about it. He knew from his personal experience of prayer that we come to know the person of Jesus Christ through Mary and the Rosary. With this book, you can pray the Rosary with the saint who loved it so much. For each mystery of the Rosary, you will find: The spiritual fruit that accompanies each mystery A short reflection on how Pope St. John Paul II embodied the spiritual fruit A Scripture passage for reflection An excerpt from a talk or writing of John Paul II Whether the Rosary is already your favorite prayer or you're just learning to pray it, Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II will help you "rediscover the Rosary in the light of Scripture, in harmony with the Liturgy, and in the context of your daily lives." Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we address the close connection between the Catholic Church and Sacred Scripture with popular apologist Jimmy Akin as we discuss his newest work . About Jimmy Akin: Jimmy Akin is an internationally known author and speaker. As the senior apologist at Catholic Answers, he has more than twenty-five years of experience defending and explaining the Faith. Jimmy is a convert to the Faith and has an extensive background in the Bible, theology, the Church Fathers, philosophy, canon law, and liturgy. Jimmy is a weekly guest on the national radio program Catholic Answers Live, a regular contributor to Catholic Answers Magazine, and a popular blogger and podcaster. His personal web site is . About : In The Bible Is a Catholic Book, Jimmy shows how the Bible cannot exist apart from the Church. In its origins and its formulation, in the truths it contains, in its careful preservation over the centuries and in the prayerful study and elucidation of its mysteries, Scripture is inseparable from Catholicism. This is fitting since both come from God for our salvation. For Catholics who sometimes get intimidated by the Bible (especially scriptural challenges from Protestants), The Bible Is a Catholic Book will help them better understand and take pride in this gift that God gave the world through the Church. And the clarity and charity that Jimmy uses as explains how the early Church gave us the Bible will make it accessible to non-Catholic Christians as well. Check out  and find all of our book and movie suggestions at  For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we  with popular radio host, speaker, author and travel expert . About Teresa Tomeo: Over the past two decades, Teresa Tomeo has explored almost every region in Italy and has led pilgrimages and tours to Italy over 50 times. Having served as a journalist for 30+ years, Teresa has covered numerous assignments, including the canonization of several new saints in Rome. This gave her a unique understanding of how to navigate the Eternal City, whether one is traveling there as a tourist or a pilgrim interested in a Papal audience. As an experienced journalist, every time she goes to Italy she uncovers something new, explores the roots and history behind the beautiful Italian culture, food, architecture, art, music, faith and more. Her weekday morning radio program  is co-produced by  and  in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is now heard on over 500 radio stations worldwide, and on the internet through the Eternal Word Radio Network. Teresa owns her own speaking and communications company, . Teresa and her husband, Deacon Dominick Pastore, live in Michigan and both F.B.I.’s, (Full Blooded Italians). They lead retreats and pilgrimages to Italy and other amazing destinations around the world. To learn more about Teresa Tomeo and her work as a syndicated talk show host, visit her personal web site at . About T's Italy: Through personalized trip planning and consulting on all things Italia—food, music, art, faith, and culture—Teresa Tomeo taps into her Italian heritage, thousands of hours of research, and twenty-plus years covering Vatican events, leading pilgrimages, and vacationing with her husband Deacon Dominick throughout Italy’s coastline and charming countryside. A short questionnaire beforehand helps Teresa pinpoint interests and tailor an unforgettable Italy journey for travelers. The T’s Italy website also offers free  &  on Italy’s hidden gems, as well as personalized trip memory services. Learn more about T's Italy at . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, author  takes us on an exciting storytelling adventure with , a new middle-school fiction adventure that has taken him on a fantastic personal journey. About C.R. Stewart: Born in Newport Beach, California, C.R. Stewart is a prolific writer with twenty years of experience writing fiction, nonfiction, and movie screenplays. In addition, he is a highly respected producer, international consultant, and prominent speaker. Now based in San Diego, he is a strong supporter of education and the arts. C.R. enjoys writing, world travel, reading, riding, swimming, sailing, and tennis. Concerning his first novel for middle-grade readers, he said, "I came up with the idea for Britfield and the Lost Crown while sitting in a boring meeting, doodling a picture of a hot air balloon”. About the Book:  is a fast-paced middle school/young adult adventure novel that transports the reader from the smoldering crags of Yorkshire, through the heart of England, and finally to the magnificent shores of Dover. Creating an interactive world of mystery and adventure, culture and education, Britfield is about friendship, family, loyalty, and courage. The first in a five-book series, Britfield presents a book real-world children can relate to. This fresh approach entertains the reader with accurate geography, history, architecture, and culture throughout the exciting story. Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we journey virtually to the California Missions with St. Junipero Serra and , author of three books on the Apostle of California. About Christian Clifford: Christian Clifford is a veteran educator, currently teaching high school juniors and graduate students, and the author of three books about Catholic Church history in Spanish-Mexican California. Clifford’s writings have appeared in California Teacher, Catholic San Francisco, Catholic Standard, Today's Catholic Teacher and on Aleteia, Angelus News, Catholic Exchange, ChurchPOP, Crux, Nuestra Parroquia, Patheos, and the Philippine Daily Inquirer. He and his family live in the San Francisco Bay Area. For fun, he enjoys walking the 800-mile California Missions Trail. For more information, visit . Christian Clifford's Books: Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we catch up with the always awesome  to learn about  his new project with Ascension Press that offers a terrific evangelization system that's sure to spark the faith in your parish family. About Mark Hart:  a twenty-five year veteran of Catholic ministry, currently serves as the executive vice president of Life Teen International. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Mark is a best-selling author or editor of more than twenty books, an award-winning media producer, and a renowned radio host. His popular Bible study programs T3: The Teen Timeline, Encounter, and Altaration have helped transform Catholic youth and young adult Scripture study in parishes, classrooms, and homes. A devoted husband and father of four, Mark’s passion for the gospel and for evangelization are contagious and inspiring. About The 99: Ascension has launched a new system for evangelization called  to engage Catholics and encourage them to evangelize the Church, their communities, and the culture. The system is made up of three parts, each designed to help Catholics easily organize an effective, ongoing evangelization effort within their parish walls and beyond: a short series of “mission” videos, a leadership training component, and a book.  Each draws on the expertise of a group of experienced evangelization experts to help inspire Catholic individuals and groups to “go out into the deep” and share the Gospel. Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we explore a fantastic new resource with author and international speaker . Katie is the project manager for , a Catholic speaker and the author of  and . She served as one of three delegates for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to the Pre-Synod Meeting on Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment in Rome in 2018. About Ave Explores:  is a project of  to provide insight, ideas, and practical resources to help everyday Catholics better understand the continued importance of the Virgin Mary not only in the Church but our own lives. It will include articles, videos, podcasts, social media exclusives, surprising facts, and resources for classrooms and parishes. Signup is free at . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we journey through the ages with Philip Kosloski, the founder of . Best known for his new comic book series, Finnian and the Seven Mountains, Philip shares how he was inspired to start a Catholic comic book company to share his faith and tell amazing stories.   About Voyage Comics:   Embark on an epic fantasy adventure where myths come alive, heroes are born, and good struggles against evil. Seeking to avenge the death of his parents at the hands of Viking marauders, a young man named Finnian leaves his monastic school in Ireland to find a legendary sword rumored to have the extraordinary power to defeat evil. Join writer Philip Kosloski, and artists Michael LaVoy and Jim Fern (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, X-MEN ANNUAL, and CROSSING MIDNIGHT) on an epic adventure that begins on the mysterious island of Skellig Michael, where the sword was last seen.   The journey continues with Issue #3 of the Finnian and the Seven Mountains Series! that continues right where Issue #2 left off. This issue will feature the breathtaking island of Mont St. Michel off the northern coast of France and follow Finnian and his crew as they battle against mysterious evil forces.   Visit Voyage Comics on  or .    Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we laugh and cry with director, producer and comedy writer  as we discuss her new book .  About the Book: In 2017, writer, director and producer, Jeannie Gaffigan’s life came to a crashing halt when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor. The mother of five kids, six if you include her husband, could only think "I might die," as she sat in the ER in star-covered sweats too whimsical for the seriousness of the situation. Thankfully, Jeannie and her family were able to survive this time of crisis and now she's ready to share her miraculous story; how she had the brutal conversation with her children, her parents, and close friends; how she came to terms with feeling powerless with the difficult recovery of being bedridden and not eating for a month; how she started to realize the importance of her relationships; and ultimately, to learn, and relearn to be more present in life. Visit Jeannie Gaffigan at her , , or . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, John Meyer, Executive Director of the , explains the critical mission of this unique organization in today's Catholic Church. The Napa Institute seeks to examine, with a spirit of charity, intellectual rigor, and fidelity to the magisterium, the most critical issues faced by Catholics in the culture. They accomplish their goals through conferences, experiences, and symposiums, inspiring attendees to deepen their relationship with Christ and with each other. For more information on the Napa Institute, please visit . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we delve into the power of parables, fables and stories with Jared Dees, founder of  and author of the wonderful new book . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Jeff Cavins, the developer of the , invites us to understand the "big picture" of God's plan in Sacred Scripture in a whole new way. Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, style blogger and organizing expert  helps us get our act together. Lisa is penned , a lighthearted approach to a serious topic, with the aim of building confidence alongside organizational skills by building on what we do naturally. Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Catholic social media missionary Sara Estabrooks introduces us to , a directory that connects and educates influencers. Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send you feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Veronica Burchard, Vice President of Programs at Sophia Institute for Teachers, introduces us to the . This innovative and creative resource helps families in their role as primary faith teachers and nurturers of their children. Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, Lisa Newsom, founder of  shares the origins of this lifechanging work and an . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we meet , an artist, educator, and illustrator of , a children’s book about the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, it's storytime with children's author David Dziena who penned  with his daughter Anya. Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we meet Rose Rea, Founder of Radiant and Valiant Magazines and author of the beautiful new book . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we welcome Joyce Smith, the author of  on which the film  is based. The film is now available . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we swap faith stories and learn some awesome new ways to share what means most to us with , author of . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, bestselling author Susan Tassone invites us into a journey of spiritual friendship with St. Faustina as we discuss her newest book . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we celebrate five years of phenomenal faith formation with , the "Dynamic Deacon", as we commemorate the fifth anniversary of the award-winning  program . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we take a virtual walk along the streets of Manhattan with Stephen Auth, the author of . Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

On this week's show, we spend time chatting with award-winning author, journalist, and speaker  about her new book  Check out all of our book and movie picks at . For Lisa's speaking schedule visit . Send your feedback to  or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.