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We're joined by Tyler Blanski, author, talks about his book Find Your Fight: Rugged Wisdom for Faithful Dads Who Refuse to Settle. Dr. Ray Guarendi, author, talks about his book Drama-Free Discipline: Dr. Ray Coaches You to Parenting Success. Greg Willits, author, talks about his book God Doesn't Hate Me, After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom.

We're joined with Derek Rotty, author, talks about his book Praying with Sacred Art: Pondering the Mystery of Redemption through Visio Divina. Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about their annual Christmas program to provide gifts for families in need. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about the Gulf Pine Newspaper issue.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, talks about how he's addressing his school leaders on Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Letter on education. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about typical obstacles to gratitude and a joyful relationship with God. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, executive producer of the film, Triumph of the Heart, a captivating movie on St. Maximilian Kolbe joins us.

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us details on stories found in this week's Clarion Herald issue. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the theology of reflecting on our death as Catholics.

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Assistant Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. Hannah Elaine, author of the book God Made Me Good talks about her new children's book. Jason Gale, Vice President of Content and Production at TAN Books, talks about No Greater Love: The True Meaning of Martyrdom.

We're joined with Martin Aucoin, Vice President of Admission at Fran U in Baton Rouge. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter joins us. Michael Lichens, author, talks about the book "The World of Jesus' Apparitions" by Wincenty Laszewski.

We're joined with Eric Miller with the LA Knights of Columbus. Gabriel Nehrbass, Catholic revert, talks about his story back to the faith. Jennifer Stavinoha, author, talks about her book, Sacred Chaos: Finding Joy and Jesus in the Messiness of Motherhood.

We're joined with Dr. Gavin D'Costa, coeditor, From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity in the Catholic Church.Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Communion of Saints and their witness of hope. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, with Catholic 101 segment discusses the significance of the Feast of Christ the King.

We're joined with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, he discussed questions about purgatory. Michael Acaldo, National CEO of Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, provided updates. Dr. Abigail Favale, author, Our Lady of the Sign, a novel dove into her book.

We're joined with Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, dives into his book. Marie Miller, Catholic artist, talks about her presentation of reflection and songs called The Way of Love with the relics of St. Therese in Lafayette.

We're joined with Fr. Patrick Hough, SJ, Executive Director of Grand Coteau Retreats, talks about the retreat center. Dr. Michael Brands, resident physician at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and member of the CMA NOLA Guild, talks about the guild and how his faith influences his work. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, gives us a sneak peak of what readers will find in this week's Gulf Pine Catholic.

We're joined by Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life joins us with Pro-Life Persuasion segment, talked about assisted suicide. What is our response as a pro life community? Robert Penette Jr., regional leader, Caribbean regions, for Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about Cross Catholic Outreach's Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. Mat Grau is the former Alumni Director at Jesuit high school and is the chief planner/organizer of the Hope and Harmony concert at Loyola University New Orleans.

We're joined with Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us a sneak peek of what readers will find in this week's Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen, Chant specialist and Dr. Jim Jordan, sheet music editor with Paraclete Press talks about Gregorian Chant. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about plenary indulgences.

We're joined with Dr. Joseph Wysocki, the Interim President and Provost of Belmont Abbey College, he talked about the university leading in Catholic higher education. Tim Glemkowski is the Executive Director of Amazing Parish, talked about new leadership summit and vision to form effective parish leaders. Sunnie Johnson-Laine, CEO of SVDPBR provides monthly update

We're joined with Jacob Gillick, writer, talks about Jesus and his emotions from his new article on Catholic Exchange titled: Did Jesus Sin by Weeping? Kevin Wells, author and speaker, talks about his upcoming event at Most Blessed Sacrament in Baton Rouge. Dr. David Whidden, Theology teacher at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in Baton Rouge joins us for a theology lesson.

We're joined with Allison Gingras, author, brings a powerful story of faith, family, and the beauty of responding to God's call in her new book Encountering Signs of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God. John C. Krueger is an entrepreneur, author, and musician, he talks about how young Catholics are making a comeback in their faith in his new book Dwelt Among Us: America's Catholic Comeback. Lorie Graham, Registered Nurse at Women's New Life Clinic, talks about ultrasounds.

We're joined with Rachael Popcak Isaac, pastoral counselor, talks about Christ-centered coaching for elite athletes and high-pressure professionals. Dr. George Delgado, talks about the abortion pill reversal and revealing details in his new book Abortion Pill Reversal: A Second Chance at Choice. Lynn Woods Schonberg, member of Missionaries of St. Therese, talks about Missionaries of St. Therese Rose Petal Social Luncheon and milestone anniversary.

We're joined with Kenzie Cardella, Festival of the Lake Spokesperson, talks about the fun-filled event in Mandeville. Rebecca Wildsmith, talks about her father's book, The Road to Bethlehem, 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 Gwyneth Thompson Briggs, illustrator of the children's book, A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children, Jason Gale, VP of Content and Production at TAN Books, talks about Lectio Divina with the Spiritual Masters: The Gospel of Matthew with St. John Chrysostom and Tim Hill, head coach at Well-Ordered Family, talks about TAN Books' new app: TAN Digital.

We're joined with Dale Ahlquist, author, I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G.K. Chesterton, Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter and Suzie Andres, author of the book A Shower of Roses: The Most Beautiful Miracles of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux provide insights on their publications. 

We're joined by Greg Schlueter, author, speaker and movement leader, talks about emotional intelligence. Kelly Luong, author, talks about her book There Is No Saint Named Kelly and Kris Frank, author, talks about his book Embracing Hope in Christ: Just a Minute Mediations.

We're joined with Danny Fitzpatrick with the SL9 Art Society as he talks about the Joie De Vivre Louisiana Arts and Culture Festival. Brandon Duncan, Marketing Evangelist with eCatholic will talk about The ENGAGE Virtual Summit, and Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of Praying with the Saints: An Inspired Collection of Holy Wisdom joins us.

We're joined with Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans updates us on the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with update. Joseph Pearce, author, Great Books for Good Men: Reflections on Literature and Manhood joins us and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about incense and its purpose in the mass. 

We're joined with Dr. Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools, Anthony DeStefano, author of the children's book, All Hallow's Eve and Margaret French Isaac, producer, Soul on Fire, a film that celebrates resilience, front line workers and daily battles.

We're joined with Dr. David Bellar, Fran U president. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about introducing our teens to God, and Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us

We're joined with Chef Lenny Minutillo, owner of Happy Italian Restaurant in Harahan, talks about the importance of prayer, a prayer life and his five steps to prayer and Bill Porche with Olinde Porsche Insurance, talks about Catholic Man Night.

We're joined with Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Pam LeDoux, Feast on the Levee committee member for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly, talks about the event and Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, continues his discussion on the Rosary.

We're joined with Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the Our Father 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 sacraments.

We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Rosary and ways we can focus on the rosary for the month of October. Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle, EWTN host and author, talks about her book Daily Devotions for Grandmothers.

We're joined with Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Alan Migliorato, author of the book The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about his book and Kevin Matthews, subject of Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story, tells us his testimony and how you can watch his story in theaters.

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.