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We're joined with Dr. Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools, Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge and Lisa Flood, Catholic wife and mother, talks about upcoming Jason Evert event at Our Lady of the Lake church in Mandeville, LA.

We're joined with Dr. David Bellar, President of Fran U in Baton Rouge, Alan Migliorato, co-author of the book Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about juggling more than one teens' activities and Bishop Athanasius Schneider, serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of Astana in Kazakhstan, talks about his book Matins with the Fathers: Patristic Commentaries for the Office of Matins.

We're live with Chad Olivier, CEO of Olivier Group, talks about Catholic Man Night. Fr. Gary Copping, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church and Shrine in Gretna, LA updates us on his parish and Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB, dives into the book The Diary of a Country Priest.

We're joined by Lindsay Fullerman, founder of Full of Grace Wellness, as she talks about her ministry which integrates Catholic teaching and spiritual formation with practical habits around nutrition, movement and prayer. Marie Miller, Catholic singer and songwriter, talks about her new song, Highest Home – inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis & Blessed Pier Giorgio. Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, updates us.

We're joined with Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with Clarion Herald issue update, Andrea Blanchard, Director of Marian Servants of the Eucharist and Janet Constantine, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Spiritual Director, Healing prayer instructor School of SD Clearwater talk about an upcoming Healing Retreat. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee joins us with our Catholic 101 segment on holy days of obligation.

We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader talks about fishing in the Sea of Galilee, Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us and Mary Beth Bracy, consecrated virgin of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, New York, talks about the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

We're joined by Emily Froeba, Campus Minister at St. Michael the Archangel High School in Baton Rouge, as she talks about Carriers of Hope, a ministry that brings peace and healing to families who have lost a child in the womb or early infant loss. Thierry Fontaine, with Pathé Live, talks about the upcoming film on a popular saint, Bernadette of Lourdes: The Musical. Jason Evert, Catholic speaker and founder of the Chastity Project, talks about an upcoming event at St. Michael the Archangel High School in Baton Rouge highlighting God's plan for human love.

We're live with Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with our "Pro-Life Persuasion", David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about what it means to expect answers in prayer and Catherine Rose, Catholic author of the book A Return to Beauty: Ancient Catholic Wisdom and Modern Fashion.

We're joined by Fr. David Marcham, Vice-Postulator for Father Peyton's Cause for Canonization, talks about a historic Rosary Rally and the heroic life of Venerable Patrick Peyton, Alan Migliorato, co-author of the book Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today joins us to talk about teens, sports and commitments and Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U in Baton Rouge with theology lesson.

We're live with Veronica Burchard as she takes us through a popular encyclical. She's the Catholic author of the book A Pocket Guide to Rerum Novarum Pope Leo XIII's Landmark Encyclical and Its Application to Our Time, Chase Crouse, combines nutrition and spirituality and how that can enhance our livelihood and prayer life. He's the co-author of the book The God of Endurance: A Practical Guide for Incorporating Exercise and Nutrition into your Spiritual Journey and Charles Fraune dives into exorcisms with his new book, The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcisms: What Exorcists Want You to Know.

We're live with Devin Schadt as he provides advice for fathers and husbands with tools to deepen spirituality. He's also author of the book The Rule: Counsels and Directives for Husbands and Fathers. Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge talks about Youth Hope Fest, and Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., gives us details on St. Paul's spirituality and how we can deepen our prayer life through reflections on the cross. He's the author of the book St. Paul on the Power of the Cross

We're live with Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans updates us on this week's Clarion Herald issue, Patrick O'Hearn, Catholic author, dives into his new book called the "Sacred Heart of Jesus: Devotion to Jesus' Heart for Children" and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.

We're live with Deacon Frank, permanent deacon in the US and involved in the Eucharistic Revival, dives into the sacrament of reconciliation and forgiveness of sins, Matthew McKenna is a Ph.D candidate in Theology at Ave Maria University talks about what the church says about recreational drug use and Fr. Ignatius John Schweitzer, OP, talks about St. Elizabeth of the Trinity co-author of the book Named for Glory: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity's Identity and Mission.

We're live with Alan Migliorato, co-author of the book Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about teens and religion and Christian Suprean talks about his journey breaking free from addiction and finding God and his new project called Blessed Beyond Belief Healing Room.

We're live with Amy Cattapan, Catholic speaker and English middle school teacher talks about her book Sweet Jesus, Is it June Yet?: 10 Ways the Gospels Can Help You Combat Teacher Burnout and Rediscover Your Passion for Teaching, Mark Brumley, President of Ignatius Press, talks about Ignatius Catholic Study Bible and the new app and Terry Dickson, Director of Communication of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper with update.

We're live with Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Aline Harbison, Executive Director of the Cenacle on the Lake and Dustin Bertrand, Speaker and Founder of God Made Self Driven.

We're live with Fr. David Ducote, Director of Vocations of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about his new role, Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about celebrating the jubilee year of hope and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, with Catholic 101 segment.

We're joined with Dr. Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools discusses back to school, Brian Butler, Executive Director of ECHO Community provides details on upcoming retreats and Dr. Jared Staudt, Director of Content of Exodus 90, talks about St. Michael's Lent.

We're live with Dr. David Bellar, new Fran U President in Baton Rouge introduces himself and talks upcoming year, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about getting our teens outside of the house and Élisabeth Nguyen, coauthor of the book, Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan: Man of Hope and Joy tells us about this heroic Servant of God.

We're live with Dr. Stephen Doran, will provide insights on the art of dying well. He's author of the book, To Die Well: A Catholic Neurosurgeon's Guide to the End of Life and Gary Zimak, gives us prayer and encouragement through life's challenges. He's an author and speaker and talks about his new book, Lord, Save Me!: Prayers and Encouragement When Life Feels Hard

We're live with Jason Jones, talks about stories from war-torn nations. He is the author of Dispatches from the Great Campaign Defending Life on the Front Lines, Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge dives into the saints and Our Lady, witnesses to the faith and Sr. Mary Lou Specha, Executive Director of Hotel Hope, updates us on ways you can make a difference and give back to the community.

We're live with Sarah McDonald, Archdiocese of New Orleans Communications Director, updates us on this week's Clarion Herald issue, Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge talks about 9th Convocation Celebrating Catechists and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about purgatory.

We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader talks about St. Peter: CEO of the Catholic Church,Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us and Dr. Michael Pakaluk, author, The Shock of Holiness: The Romance of Everyday Life joins us.

We're live with Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today and Amy Cattapan, talks about her new book inspired by St. Francis Xavier Cabrini called Hope Without Borders: A Spiritual Retreat with St. Francis Xavier Cabrini.

We're live with Joe Chautin, Fr. Doug Busch and Amy Cowley as they talk about Our Lady of the Lake's 175th anniversary, Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about de-siloing youth ministry and Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, talks about her new young adult book called, The Curse He Chose.

We're live with Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with our "Pro-Life Persuasion" segment, Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge talks about the call to be a catechist and Brennan McPherson, producer of the upcoming film, "Light of the World", talks about their upcoming project.

We're live with Johnny Hebert with his Gospel reflection, Dustin Bertrand, Speaker and Founder of God Made Self Driven, talks about his story and Dr. Jordan Haddad, President of the SL9 Art Society and Professor of Dogmatic Theology at Notre Dame Seminary with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Jubilee Year- what is it and why is it important?

We're live with Angela Parise, OBGYN at Ochsner and Dennis Wells, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Ochsner talks about the Catholic Medical Association: New Orleans Guild. Barbara Heil, Catholic author talks about her book "Journey Into His Heart: How the Holy Spirit Led Me into the Catholic Church" and Jamie McAleer, Catholic author of the book "I Will Come to You: A Story of Adoption and the Relentless Love of God".

We're live with James Behan, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about how to handle a new school year and all that comes with it and Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U talks about Catholics and AI.

We're live with Grayson Quay, Catholic author of the book, The Transhumanist Temptation: How Technology and Ideology Are Reshaping Humanity- and how to Resist, Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and St. Louis IX Art Society, talks about why Catholic sacred art is becoming popular and how we can support local Catholic artists and Bobby Angel, Catholic author of the book The Frassati Field Guide: An 8-Day Ascent to Heroic Virtue.

We're live with Brian Butler, Executive Director of ECHO Community and David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father talks about allowing God to provide in the ways He wants to.

We're live with Sarah McDonald, Director of Communications in the Archdiocese of New Orleans with Clarion Herald, Michael Lichens, talks about the book God Most Powerful: An Exorcist's Testament to God's Victory Over the Devil and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.

We're live with Eve Anders, parishioner at Holy Name of Jesus in Wayzata, MN, tell us her vocation story to religious life and Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge provides monthly update.

We're live with Alan Migliorato, co-author of the book Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about teens and a new school year, Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, editor of the book, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spiritual Portrait: Second Edition of The Soul of Elizabeth Seton and Élisabeth Nguyen, coauthor of the book, Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan: Man of Joy and Hope.

We're live with Benjamin O'Brien, author, The Proving Grounds: A Catholic on Ladder 17, Josie Duke, Teacher at St. George School in Baton Rouge talks about the Holy Face and Emily Jaminet, Catholic author of the book, Saints of the Sacred Heart.

We're live with Dawn Marie Beutner, Editor of All Things are Possible: The Selected Writings of Mother Cabrini, David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about the nature and value of a pilgrimage, especially during this jubilee year and Allison Daigle, CEO of Woman's New Life Clinic.

We're live with Joseph Ruli, Catholic author of the book Giovanni and the Fava Beans: The Story of the St. Joseph Altar talks about their book winning first place in the young reader's category from the Association of Catholic Publishers, Josie Duke, Teacher at St. George School in Baton Rouge, talks about the Holy Face and Dr. Jordan Haddad,  Professor of Dogmatic Theology at Notre Dame Seminary and the President of the St. Louis IX Art Society with Catholic 101 segment.

We're live with Shaun McAfee, Catholic author of the book Saints and Sacramentals: Saint Dominic and the Rosary, Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Baton Rouge and Dr. Michael Shick, President of Rosary College, talks about choosing affordable Catholic education and a great opportunity at Rosary College.

We're live with Brandon Otto who will talk about the book he translated called Seeking the Heart of Christ: Christian Reflections on the Interior Life, Alan Migliorato, co-author of the book Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about teens and youth group and Noel Tomingas, Catholic author, talks about his book The Lonely Stone: Not Even a Stone Wants to be Alone.

We're live with Scott Smith, Catholic author and lawyer, talks about a comic book series called Fear Nothing: The Heroic Life of (Venerable) Aloysius Schwartz, Dan DeMatte, Co-founder and Executive Director of Damascus, talks about life-changing Catholic youth summer camps and Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about ordinary time.

We're live with Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge talks about how to encourage our teens to have a devotion to Mary and Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Vice President of Mission and Community Engagement gives us tips on hurricane preparedness.

We're live with Sarah McDonald, Director of Communication in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, talks about silence and its importance in the spiritual life and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee dives into why we should confess our sins to a priest.

We're live with Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools, Tara McMullen, author of "The Homefront Devotional: Navigate Military Life with Courage, Hope, and Faith" and Val Browning with Kolbe Prison Ministries.

We're live with Bevi Fontenot, Director of Communications in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Alan Migliorato, co-author of the book "Failing Forward: Leadership Lesson for Catholic Teens Today" talks about helping our teens think about their future careers, vocations and Dr. Stephen Doran, the author of the forward of the book "Doctor and Patient" by Adrienne von Speyr.

We're live with Dr. Jeffrey Lehman, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at the Augustine Institute and Program Director for Teachers for Christ talks about “Teachers for Christ” program, Josie Duke, Teacher at St. George School in Baton Rouge, talks about leisure and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on relics.

We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader talks about July being the month of the Precious Blood of Jesus, Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Fr. Charles Samson, professor at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in Saint Louis, Missouri, talks about the upcoming Applied Biblical Studies Conference in Steubenville.

We're live with Mary O'Regan, Catholic author of the book "Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood", Alan Migliorato, co-author of "Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today" talks about teens and mass and Kathleen Higgins, Diocese of Baton Rouge Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry joins us with update.

We're live with Christopher Rogers, Catholic author and writer talks about his article called Our Constrained 21st Century American “God” and Val Browning, parishioner at Most Blessed Sacrament in Baton Rouge, talks about the Kolbe Prison Ministries.

We're live with Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with our "Pro-Life Persuasion" talks about three Years Since Roe v Wade was overturned, Fr. François-Marie, chaplain at the Shrine Our Lady of Montligeon, in Normandy, France talks about his mission to Louisiana and Nathan Crankfield, Founder and President of Seeking Excellence, talks about the upcoming Defending the Faith Summer Conference.

We're live with Peter Finney, General Manager and Editor of the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans bids us a farewell, Allison Ellis, Catholic editor of the books "Finding our Words: Words that Made America" and "Heroines of History" and Dr. Jordan Haddad, Professor of Dogmatic Theology at Notre Dame Seminary and the President of the St. Louis IX Art Society with Catholic 101 segment talks about why Catholics should stay Catholic.

We're live with Dr. Peter Kreeft, author, "From Calvinist to Catholic/The Mystery of Joy" talks about his conversion story to the Catholic faith in our Conversion Corner segment.