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We're live with John Priess, Director of the Fatima Family Apostolate, dives into the meaning of the Eucharist and the book The Eucharist: Heaven and Earth Unite, Alan Milgiorato, co-author of the book, Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about advice on teens and dating. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U, joins us with a theology lesson on St. Francis.

We're joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford, Catholic theologian, author and popular professor at Benedictine College talks about his book Lunatic, Liar, or Lord: Unveiling the Truth of Catholicism with C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity. Kristen Delaune, Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse, and member of CMA NOLA Guild provides monthly update and Marianne Schmidt, director of youth ministry in the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about her canonization experience of Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.

We're joined with Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with our "Pro-Life Persuasion" segment, David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about the need to prioritize growing in your ability to see your marriage as your greatest gift and Gabriel Nehrbass, talks about a men's prayer group in New Orleans called Journey.

We're live with Tom Costanza, Executive Director of the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, Donald Sampey, member of the The Monday Night Disciples, talks about All God's Babies ministry and casket making for babies. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, with our Catholic 101 segment.

We're joined by Trong Van Cao, talks about his journey to America and his faith journey with God in his book Of Good Courage: A Refugee's Journey from Despair to Triumph, Bobby Fredericksen, Catholic convert, talks about his article Influencers vs. Saints: Why Teaching the Faith Requires Character, Formation and Maturity and Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge, joins us.

We're joined with Alan Milgiorato, co-author of the book, Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about raising Catholic teens and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., spokesperson for Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, talks about the pilgrimage.

We're joined with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, continues discussing Our Lady of Sorrows and the Seven Sorrows of Mary and Dr. Stephen Doran, Catholic neurosurgeon, talks about his call to the diaconate.

We're live with Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about Box of Joy, David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about letting your yes mean yes and your no mean no when it comes to calendaring and Stephanie LaRocca, clinical manager at Woman's New Life Clinic, with monthly update.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Director of Communications of the Archdiocese of New Orleans updates us on the Clarion Herald issue, Dr. Dan Schneider dives into spiritual combat and what we can do as Catholics, author of the books Spiritual Warfare Q&A and The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about liturgical seasons.

We're joined with Catherine Rose, author of the book A Return to Beauty: Ancient Catholic Wisdom and Modern Fashion, Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about Our Lady of Sorrows and Jennifer Feduccia, speaker, consultant and coach, talks about emotional agility and plugs in the Supper and Substance event at St. Aloysius.

We're joined with Colleen Pressprich, Catholic author of the book Real Moms of Real Saints, offers hope to mothers of all ages and stages, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about teaching teens financial responsibility and Malachy Fallon, Executive Director of Xavier Society for the Blind, talks about the ministry that provides free religious, spiritual and inspirational reading materials in braille, large print and audio to blind and visually impaired individuals worldwide.

We're joined with Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge and Terry Dickson, Director of Communication of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.

We're joined with Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about forming our children to be financially mature/responsible and His Eminence Marc Cardinal Ouellet, author of the book Word, Sacrament, Charism: The Risks and Opportunities of a Synodal Church joins us.

We're joined with Dr. Grace Hamman takes us back in time and talks about her new book Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life, Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about Nicene creed in honor of the 1700th anniversary this year 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 saints.

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.