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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?"

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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,

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."

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

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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."

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.

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.

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