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Every weekday morning, join your friends from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and The Gulf South for a discussion of news, events, and living the Gospel, all from a Catholic, faith-filled perspective.

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    Wake Up! 10/30/2025: Hurricane Melissa Relief | Respect Life Topics | Hope and Harmony Concert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/29/2025: Clarion Herald | Gregorian Chant | Plenary Indulgences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/28/2025: Belmont Abbey College | Amazing Parish Leadership | St. Vincent de Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 44:05


    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

    Wake Up! 10/27/2025: Did Jesus Sin by Weeping? | Kevin Wells Visit | Theology Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/24/2025: Encountering Signs of Faith | America's Catholic Comeback | Ultrasounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/23/2025: Christ-Centered Coaching | Abortion Pill Reversal | Rose Petal Social

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/22/2025: Festival of the Lake | The Road to Bethlehem | Holy Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/21/2025: Night Prayer for Children | Lectio Divina | TAN Digital

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/20/2025: G.K. Chesterton | Saint Thérèse of Lisieux | Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 44:06


    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. 

    Wake Up! 10/17/2025: Emotional Intelligence | There is No Saint Named Kelly | Embracing Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/16/2025: Joie De Vivre Festival | Engage Virtual Summit | Praying with the Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/15/2025: Clarion Herald | Great Books for Good Men | Incense

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 44:04


    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. 

    Wake Up! 10/14/2025: Catholic Schools | All Hallow's Eve | Soul on Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/13/2025: Fran U | Teens and God | Youth and Young Adult Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 44:06


    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

    Wake Up! 10/10/2025: Five Steps to Prayer | Catholic Man Nights | Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/9/2025: Feast on the Levee | Diocesan School Updates | The Rosary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/8/2025: Devotions to Our Lady | Our Father | The Sacraments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/7/2025: The Rosary | Box of Joy | Daily Devotions for Grandmothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 10/6/2025: Diocesan Updates | The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter | Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/29/2025: The Eucharist | Teens and Dating | St. Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/26/2025: Lunatic, Liar or Lord | CMA NOLA Guild | Canonization Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/25/2025: Pro-Life Persuasion | Marriage as a Gift | Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/24/2025: LACCB | All God's Babies | Catholics in Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/23/2025: A Refugee's Journey | Faith, Formation and Maturity | St. Vincent de Paul Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/22/2025: Teens and Saying No | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage | Church Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/19/2025: Seven Sorrows of Mary | Diaconate Call | Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/18/2025: Box of Joy | Scheduling with Family Life | Woman's New Life Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/17/2025: Clarion Herald | Spiritual Warfare | Liturgical Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/16/2025: Modern Fashion | Our Lady of Sorrows | Emotional Agility

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/15/2025: Real Moms of Real Saints | Teens and Finances | Catholic Braille Materials

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/12/2025: Gospel Reflection | Evangelization | Gulf Pine Newspaper Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/11/2025: Catholic Schools Update | Financial Responsibilities | Word, Sacrament, Charism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/10/2025: Medieval Virtues | Nicene Creed | Canonization Timeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/9/2025: Catholic Schools | New Saints | Jason Evert Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/8/2025: Fran U | Prioritizing Teens' Activities | Matins with the Fathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/5/2025: Catholic Man Night | Church News | Diary of a Country Priest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/4/2025: Full of Grace Wellness | Highest Home | Diocesan News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/3/2025: Holy Days of Obligation | Healing Retreat | News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 9/2/2025: Fishing in the Sea of Galilee | St. Vincent de Paul | Blessed Carlo Acutis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/29/2025: Carriers of Hope | Bernadette of Lourdes | Human Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/28/2025: Pro-Life Conversations | Answers to Prayer | A Return to Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/25/2025: Historic Rosary Rally | Teens and Commitments | Theology Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/22/2025: Rerum Novarum | Exercise and Nutrition | Powerful Saints in Exorcisms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/21/2025: Spirituality for Fathers | Youth Hope Fest | St. Paul on the Power of the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 44:05


    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

    Wake Up! 8/20/2025: Clarion Herald | Sacred Heart of Jesus for Children | Confession

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/19/2025: Reconciliation | St. Elizabeth of the Trinity | Recreational Drug Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 44:06


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/18/2025: Teens and Religion | Events | Blessed Beyond Belief Healing Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/15/2025: Teacher Burnout | Catholic Study Bible | Biloxi Diocese Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 44:04


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/14/2025: School Updates | Cenacle on the Lake | God Made Self Driven

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/13/2025: Vocations | Jubilee Year of Hope | Confirmation Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 44:05


    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.

    Wake Up! 8/12/2025: Back to School | Retreats | St. Michael's Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 44:05


    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.

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