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This is YOUR show! Live from the WNGL studios in the Archdiocese of Mobile, LIVE HOUR (Monday - Friday at 7 AM CST) introduces you to local and national guests that share their own unique perspectives of the Catholic Faith. Todd Sylvester is your host along with Live Hour Producer Patrick Alog.

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    Episode 1340: 12-24-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Fran Maier_Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 50:12


    Tom Riello wraps up 2025, Fr Tad Pacholczyk discusses cloning animals, and Fran Maier on Santa's Secret Police.

    Episode 1339: 12-23-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_David Bonagura_John Robb_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 50:02


    Fr Pat Driscoll on preparing ourselves for Christmas in peace, David Bonagura on Advent as the turning point of the universe, and John Robb helps us welcome those Catholics that only come to Mass at Christmas.

    Episode 1338: 12-22-25_LACM_John Cuddeback_Dr Jim Schroeder_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 49:46


    Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, John Cuddeback discusses his latest article, and Dr. Jim Schroeder on turning free will into willpower.

    Episode 1337: 12-19-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Jennifer Bryson_Fr Patrick Gilbreath_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 48:33


    Robert Brennan on Meet John Doe, Jennifer Bryson covers the book "Bread grows in Winter," and Fr. Patrick Gilbreath has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1336: 12-18-25_LACM_Fr Peyton Plessela_Fr Michael Rennier_Ellen Taylor_Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 50:18


    Fr Peyton Plessela discusses finding joy amidst tragedy during Christmas, Fr Michael Rennier on his article "Why complaining feels good even though we are made to praise," and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere!

    Episode 1335: 12-17-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Mike Aquilina_Fran Maier_Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 49:35


    Tom Riello covers the Pope's letter on Archaeology, Mike Aquilina continues his early church fathers series,  and Fran Maier on Advent AD 2025!

    Episode 1334: 12-16-25_LACM_Archbishop Mark Rivituso_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 52:16


    Archbishop Rivituso joins us in studio to discuss his journey to becoming Archbishop of Mobile, highlight the great work of Catholic Charities, and provide a Christmas message!

    Episode 1333: 12-15-25_LACM_Austin Habbish_Claudia Delmas_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 49:20


    Todd and Ellen look at the news from a Catholic perspective, Austin Habbish covers the Summa in a year podcast, and Claudia Delmas on Finding Christ in all we do.

    Episode 1332: 12-12-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Rocio Medina_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 48:53


    Tom McDonald covers "Ruby Red-Handed" and "Pluribus," Rocio Medina joins us in studio to discuss St. Patrick Parishes Our Lady of Guadalupe Event, and Deacon Bill Harkins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1331: 12-11-25_LACM_Michael Pakaluk_Jennifer Reynier_Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 50:36


    Todd and Ellen discuss the 1410 event, Michael Pakaluk covers his late wife's cause for canonization, and Jennifer Reynier on Mary's Shelter's Valentine's Day event.

    Episode 1330: 12-10-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Tom Hoopes_Dan Johnson_Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 51:21


    Tom Riello on the paramount importance of Mary's "Yes," Tom Hoopes on 9 reasons you should pray a Novena, and Dan Johnson updates on what's going at 4pm Media.

    Episode 1329: 12-9-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Gary Zimak_Joseph Pearce_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 50:06


    Fr Pat Driscoll on How to have a successful Advent, Gary Zimak on giving up worrying for Advent, and Joseph Pearce asks the questions "Are things as they should be?"

    Episode 1328: 12-8-25_LACM_Luke Coppen_Branden Stanley_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 49:45


    Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Luke Coppen has our Vatican starting 7 newslinks, and Brandon Stanley on Advent Programming at Spirit Juice Studios.

    Episode 1327: 12-5-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_John Martignoni_Fr Den Irwin_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 48:45


    Robert Brennan on Train Dreams, John Martignoni on Advent, and Fr Den Irwin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1326: 12-4-25_LACM_Fr Peyton Plessela_Chad Barwick_Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 49:10


    Fr Peyton Plessela on Parish life in the world, Chad Barwick on Pope Leo's recent letter on Education, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere. 

    Episode 1325: 12-3-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Randall Smith_Dr Scott Hefelfinger_Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 48:43


    Tom Riello joins us to discuss Giving Tuesday's success and discuss Pope Leo's entrusting Lebanon to St. Charbel, Dr. Randall Smith on his article "Teaching Beauty," and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger on How to Advent.

    Episode 1324: 12-1-25_LACM_Dawn Beutner_Debbie Cowden_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 50:13


    Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Dawn Beutner has our December Saints of the Month, and Debbie Cowden on Getting Children ready for Advent.

    Episode 1323: 11-26-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Principal Blake Stein_Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 49:20


    Tom Riello reflects on the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on Faith and science, and Principal Blake Stein provides an update from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School.

    Episode 1322: 11-25-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Philip Dolitsky_David Bonagura_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 50:05


    Fr. Pat Driscoll on becoming angry with God, Philip Dolitsky covers his article "Death, social media and the collapse of the American soul, and David Bonagura on Abortion and the greatness of the Church.

    Episode 1321: 11-24-25_LACM_Dale Ahlquist_Dr Bridget Hannahan_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 58:52


    Todd and Ellen look at the news from a Catholic perspective, Dale Ahlquist on his book "I also had my hour," and Dr. Bridget Hanrahan on dealing with extended family over Thanksgiving.

    Episode 1320: 11-31-25_LACM_TomMcDonald_Tyler Blanski_DeaconS teve Kingsmore_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 50:45


    Tom McDonald reviews Guillermo Del Toro's "Frankenstein," Tyler Blanski on his book "Find your fight," and Deacon Steve Kingsmore has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1319: 11-17-25_LACM_John Cuddeback_RJ Snell_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 47:46


    Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, John Cuddeback on what keeps a father up at night, and RJ Snell on Charity and Truth in the public square.

    Episode 1318: 11-18-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Joseph Pearce_Gina Christian_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 57:45


    Fr Pat Driscoll on how being a Christian should affect your life, Joseph Pearce on Warrior Women for Life, and Gina Christian reviews surveys of Young Adult Catholics.

    Episode 1317: 11-14-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Dr Ray Guerendi_Fr Paul Zoghby_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 51:11


    Robert Brennan on the movie Nuremberg, Dr Ray Guerendi on his new book, and Fr. Paul Zoghby on the Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1316: 11-11-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fran Maier_Deacon Bill Harkins_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 49:04


    Fr Driscoll on when feelings become sins, Fran Maier gives us a peek under the hood, and Deacon Bill Harkins on the parallels between serving your country and serving your faith, 

    Episode 1315: 11-10-25_LACM_Mike Aquilina_Debbie Cowden_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 49:01


    Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Mike Aquilina on the Early Church Fathers, and Debbie Cowden on her book "I Love You More Than Cheese."

    Episode 1314: 11-7-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Chad Barwick_Fr Chris Boutin_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 50:25


    Tom McDonald on the most reluctant convert, Chad Barwick overviews education in 2025, and Fr. Chris Boutin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1313: 11-6-25_LACM_Dr Larry Chapp_Fr Michael Rennier_Alyssa Murphy_Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 48:18


    Dr. Larry Chapp evaluates why the church doesn't allow Women to become priests, Fr Michael Rennier on what to do if you missed your vocation, and Alyssa Murphy on her latest article. 

    Episode 1312: 11-4-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Charlie Russo_Dr Randall Smith_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 50:01


    Fr. Pat Driscoll discusses when cursing becomes a sin, Charlie Russo on the recent Colorado Schools ruling, and Dr. Randall Smith on his article "About all that rights talk."

    Episode 1311: 10-27-25_LACM_Open Mic_Dr John Sottosanti_Dr Jim Schroeder_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 57:00


    Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Dr. John Sottosanti on the Shroud of Turin, and Dr. Jim Schroeder on turning freewill into willpower.

    Episode 1310: 10-20-25_LACM_Giancarlo Bernini_Dr Ray Guerendi_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 48:34


    Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Giancarlo Bernini on his faith influencing his Magic act, and Dr. Ray Guerendi on how to get along with almost everybody.

    Episode 1309: 10-17-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Fr Augustine Wetta_Deacon Steve Kingsmore_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 48:27


    Tom McDonald on the documentary "John Candy: I Like Me," Fr. Augustine Wetta covers the diary of a country Priest, and Deacon Steve Kingsmore has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1308: 10-14-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fran Maier_Mike Aquilina_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 49:39


    Fr. Pat Driscoll on learning to be ok with silence, Fran Maier on the devil and the duck speakers, and Mike Aquilina continues his series on the early Church fathers.

    Episode 1307: 10-13-25_LACM_Jim Papandrea_Joseph Pronechen_Fr Patrick Hough_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 47:46


    Jim Papandrea on the importance of making a pilgrimage, Joseph Pronechen on 4 ways to keep your mind on the mysteries, Fr. Patrick Hough on Grand Coteau Retreats.

    Episode 1306: 10-10-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Margaret French Isaac_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 48:01


    Robert Brennan on the film Broken Mary, Margaret French Isaac on Soul on Fire, and Deacon Bill Harkins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1305: 10-6-25_LACM_Joseph Pearce_Debbie Cowden_David Bonagura_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 52:22


    Joseph Pearce joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss the purpose of the University system, Debbie Cowden on costume ideas for All Saints Day, and David Bonagura on the other form of Christian service. 

    Episode 1304: 10-3-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Rachel Popcak_Fr Den Irwin_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 49:12


    Tom McDonald on upcoming Fall movies, Rachel Popcak on her ministry, and Fr Den Irwin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1303: 9-30-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Andrea Picotti Bayer_Edward Pentin_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 48:51


    Fr. Pat Driscoll discusses the intricacies of Guardian Angels, Andrea Picotti Bayer on holy women stepping up in times of crisis, and Edward Pentin on the Catholic Faith in the United Kingdom.

    Episode 1302: 9-26-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Woodene Koenig Bricker_Fr Paul Zoghby_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 47:52


    Robert Brennan on his piece on Charlie Kirk, Woodene Koenig Bricker on her book "Praying with the Saints," and Fr. Paul Zoghby has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1301: 9-25-25_LACM_Larry Chapp_Carrie Gress_Phil Williams_Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 49:41


    Dr. Larry Chapp on the urgent need to recognize and reject religious relativism, Carrie Gress on Erika Kirk helping women to "woman up," and Phil Williams on the generational moment we live in.

    Episode 1300: 9-23-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fran Maier_Tim Glemkowski_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 49:29


    Fr. Pat Driscoll discusses AI as well as the 3 questions Jesus will ask all of us when we die, Fran Maier on noticing the glory, and Tom Glemkowski on the amazing parish leadership summit.

    Episode 1299: 9-22-25_LACM_Peter Wolfgang_John Martignoni_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 48:55


    Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Peter Wolfgang highlights another tragedy in the Kirk Assassination, and John Martignoni with questions protestants can't answer!

    Episode 1298: 9-19-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Michelle Sagarino_Deacon Steve Nelson_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 50:26


    Tom McDonald on the Emmys, Michelle Sagarino covers the Box of Joy program, and Deacon Steve Nelson has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

    Episode 1297: 9-18-25_LACM_Fr Michael Rennier_Joseph Pronechen_Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 48:37


    Fr. Michael Rennier on knowing if you found the one, Joseph Pronechen covers the making of Pope Leo XIV, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere!

    Episode 1296: 9-16-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Mike Aquilina_Michael Pakaluk_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 51:03


    Fr. Pat Driscoll on God's will vs his permission, Mike Aquilina on Lactantius, and Michael Pakaluk covers his article "The Shock of Holiness."

    Episode 1295: 9-15-25_LACM_Luke Coppen_Dr Jim Schroeder_Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 50:12


    Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Luke Coppen has our Vatican starting 7 newslinks, and Dr. Jim Schroeder talks turning freewill into willpower.

    Episode 1294: 9-12-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Fr Patrick Gilbreath_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 51:55


    Robert Brennan reviews "Thursday Night Murder Club," and Fr. Patrick Gilbreath joins us in studio to discuss the Burse Club and provide our Sunday Gospel Reflection!

    Episode 1293: 9-11-25_LACM_Lisa Canning_Robert Overmeyer_Katie McGrady_Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 48:15


    Lisa Canning on being a working mom and striving for holiness, Robert Overmeyer on the St. Pius Golf Tournament, and Katie McGrady on her book "First Reconciliation and Beyond."

    Episode 1292: 9-9-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Tom Hoopes_Dr Robert Royal_Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 57:30


    Fr. Pat Driscoll Priest perspective on Archbishop Rivituso, Tom Hoopes on his article "The Ring and the Cross go together in marriage," and Dr Robert Royal discusses the recent schooling metrics in the United States.

    Episode 1291: 9-8-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Debbie Cowden_Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 51:08


    David Bonagura discusses parallel lives, with and without faith, Todd and Ellen examine the news from a Catholic perspective, and Debbie Cowden on ways to celebrate Our Lady's birthday.

    Episode 1290: 9-5-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Jesse Romero_Fr Andrew Jones_Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 50:39


    Tom McDonald discusses the new documentary on the Dallas Cowboys, Jesse Romero has a spiritual warfare Q&A, and Fr. Andrew Jones has our Sunday Gospel Reflection

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