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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.

We're live with Jim Papandrea, Catholic author of the book "Rome, Second Edition: A Pilgrim's Guide to the Eternal City", Alan Migliorato, co-author of "Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today" talks about teaching teens basic life skills and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Catholic author of the book "Father Si-mi-ty: The Story of Fr. Tom Smith, C.M., Missionary to China".

We're live with Adam Minihan, Head of Marketing at Exodus 90, talks about fasting and the program, Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux talks about teacher observations in a Catholic school and Sr. Anne Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about her new book "Come to Me: Living the Nine First Fridays".

We're live with Betty Bosarge, Editor of the book, "Our Lady's Psalter: Reflection on the Mysteries of the Traditional Rosary", David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father talks about proper discernment of extracurricular activities and Anthony DeStefano, Catholic author of the book, "The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible".

We're live with Fr. Thomas Morrow, Catholic author of the book "Achieving Chastity in An Unchaste World", Eric Sammons, Catholic author of the book "Moral Money: A Case for Bitcoin" 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 the role of the Pope in our Church.

We're live with Joelle Maryn, Catholic author of the book "Become the Fire: Push Past Fear and Find Your Purpose", Ray Kapaun, nephew of Venerable Fr. Emil Kapaun, talks about the movie "Fight Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey" and Shannon McCormick, Nurse Practitioner with Woman's New Life Clinic monthly update.

We're live with Dr. Matthew Bunson, Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and author of the book Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about helping teens think about their future and Chase Crouse, Founder and CEO of Hypuro, a Catholic fitness and personal training apostolate rooted in Theology of the Body.

We're live with Alan Migliorato, co-author of the book "Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today", talks about teens and volunteering and Matt Estrade with Catholic Aging talks about the 4m's in healthcare.

We're live with Sunnie Johnson-Lain, new CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge introduces herself and new role, Fr. Aaron Williams, theological consultant for "The Ritual", the true story of the most well-documented exorcism in American history talks about the film and Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese with Bishop Update.

We're live with Terry Poplava, General Manager of ACST Catholic, talks about loneliness and how parishes can help, Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge provides summer update and Jeanne Keene, Community Outreach Director at Dignity Memorial, talks about Catholic burial traditions and arrangements.

We're live with Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery and editor of the book "The Recovery Rosary: Meditations for Those Impacted by Addiction, Compulsions, and Unhealthy Attachments", Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge talks about Pope Leo XIV and June being the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 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 Pentecost.

We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader talks about his experiences in Italy for the 2025 Jubilee year, especially his general audience with new Pope Leo the XIV and Tony Ryan, Marketing Director of Ignatius Press, talks about the book Turning Points: How Thirteen Remarkable Men and Women Heard God's Call and Responded to It.

We're live at 7 am CT with Michael Lichens, Catholic author, editor and researcher, talks about the book by Pietro Di Donato called "I Killed Maria Goretti: The Life and Repentance of Alessandro Serenelli", David Dawson Jr., discusses the reality of miscarriages 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 Monsignor Christopher Nalty, Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in New Orleans, talks about Pope Leo XIV. Erin Kinsella, a consecrated virgin of the Archdiocese of Ottawa and a co-host of “In the Thicket,” a podcast on suffering and hope and Catholic author, talks about her book "Espoused to Christ: A Theology of Consecrated Virginity" 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 answers the question- What does the Pope do in his first days as pope?

We're live with Fiorella de Maria, Catholic author, talks about her new book "May Day! A Father Gabriel Mystery", Dr. Alex Harb, Catholic author, talks about his new book "The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East" and David Bonagura, Catholic author, "100 Tough Questions for Catholics: Common Obstacles to Faith Today".

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 talks about teens and summer jobs and Dr. Greg Bottaro is the Director and Founder of CatholicPsych Institute, talks about Catholic approach to mental health.

We're live with Fr. Patrick Hough, Retreat Director, Jesuit Spirituality Center at Our Lady Oaks Retreat House, Grand Coteau, LA talks about upcoming retreats, Jarosław Rędziak, Polish filmmaker, director and producer of the documentary Face of Jesus and Dale Ahlquist, President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, creator and host of the EWTN series “G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense,” and Publisher of Gilbert Magazine, talks about upcoming Chesterton Conference.

We're live with Nate Guyear, Catholic revert and blogger, talks about his article on grace and seeing it as a gift, Alan Migliorato, co-author of "Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today" talks about parents and nesting and Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, is a physician specializing in psychiatry and author of three books, including, "The Catholic Guide to Depression", talks about the meaning of suffering series.

We're live with Fr. Edward Looney, Priest of the Diocese of Green Bay and host of “Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward” podcast talks about the Marian devotion of Pope Leo XIV and ties to Marian devotion of Pope Francis. Deacon Ricky Suprean, Deacon of St. John of the Cross in Lacomb, LA talks about Holy Spirit Novena and Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B., a monk of the Abbey of the Most Holy Trinity in New Norcia, Western Australia, and author of the book The Eucharistic Visions of St. Frances of Rome.

We're live with Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father and Claudia McAdam, multi-award-winning author of 30 books for kids and teens, talks about her new book Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism.

We're live with Peter Finney, General Manager and Editor of the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with update, Dr. David Whidden, Fran U Theology Professor in Baton Rouge talks about FranU and Diocese of Baton Rouge announce new seminary formation partnership and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about mass and vacation- do we have to make time for mass while we're on vacation?

We're live at 7 am CT with Fr. Jamin David, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia in the Diocese of Baton Rouge discusses Pope Leo XIV, Mike Josephs, Director of Marketing at eCatholic talks about the documentary called "Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality" and Nathan Meffert talks about his Catholic planners called "The Saintmaker Series Catholic Life Planner".

We're live with Matt Estrade with Catholic Aging, Dr. Tina Holland, President of Fran U in Baton Rouge and George Weigel, author, "The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission" talks Pope Leo XIV.

We're live with Peter Finney, General Manager and Editor of the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about Pope Leo XIII and his connection to Pope Leo XIV and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about Pope Leo XIV's address to cardinals.

We're live with Dr. Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools with monthly update, Leila Lawler, discusses the book "St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body" and Soul and Lori Graham, Registered Nurse at Woman's New Life Clinic with update.

We're live with Bishop Michael Duca, Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Bishop Louis Kihneman, Bishop of the Diocese of Biloxi and Archbishop Aymond, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, reflect on Pope Leo XIV.

Learn more about our new pope as we discuss all things Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Chris Decker, Pastor at St. Mary's of False River and Catholic Community Media Director of Mission.

We're live with Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux talks about AI and schools, Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about life and legacy of Pope Francis and his love for the poor and Stacy Sumereau, Catholic author of the book "Adventure Awaits: How to Interpret Your Desires and Hear God's Voice".

We're live with Timothy O'Malley, Catholic author of the book "A Fierce and Tender Love: 7 Meditations on Mary, Mother of God", Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about the conclave 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 Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about Mary the Month of May, Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us and Fr. Thomas Joseph White, Rector Magnificus of the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum) in Rome and Catholic author of the book "Contemplation and the Cross: A Catholic Introduction to the Spiritual Life".

We're live with Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux updates us, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about teens and summer time and Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and editor of the SL9 Art Society, talks about Spring issue of Joie de Vivre.

We're live with Brooke Joiner, co-founder of Catholic Owned, talks about a new Catholic app and Easter guide, Stephanie Weller Hanson, author of "A Dark and Desperate Race", talks about her book and Patrick O'Hearn, Catholic author of the books "The Truth About Hell: Through the Wisdom of Jesus", Mary, and the Magisterium and "Saints in All Shapes and Sizes".

We're live with Brad Humphreys, Principal at Holy Cross School is New Orleans, joins us to talk about his new role and vision for the school, Fr. Jamin David, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia in the Diocese of Baton Rouge provides Vatican update and Art and Laraine Bennett talk about the book "Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear".

We're live with Dr. Robert Enright, Catholic licensed psychologist and the founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, talks about his book "Forgiving as Unity with Christ: A Journey of Healing Resentment and Relationships", Johnny Hebert and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.

We're live with Fr. Thomas Morrow, author of the book Marriage for God's Sake: A Guide for Catholics, Mary Beth Bracy, Catholic spokesperson for Sophia Press and the new book, God's Influencer: Holy Advice from St. Carlo Acutis and Deacon Justin Mitchell, Director of Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about his new role.

We're live with Fr. Barry Martinson, Jesuit Priest and author of the book Diary of a Young Jesuit All this Beauty Blooming, Fr. Chris Decker, Director of Mission at Catholic Community Media and pastor at St. Mary's of False River talks about Vatican updates and Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U joins us.

We reflect on Pope Francis' life with special guests Fr. Jamin David, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Bishop Louis Kihneman, Bishop of the Diocese of Biloxi and Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.