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In a Church that celebrates big families, infertility can be an isolating cross; how married couples found beauty in God's plan(0:02) Ann Koshute discusses the vision she and her husband had of having children after they were married. Like many Catholic couples, they longed for a big family. However, as the years went on without children, the couple slowly began to grapple with the cross they carried: infertility.(3:28) With few resources available for Catholic couples struggling with this lonely cross — apart from natural family planning or adoption resources — Ann and a close friend who also faced infertility felt called to create a new peer support ministry, Springs in the Desert.(8:50) Ann discusses the unique challenge of infertility in the Catholic Church, in which big families are celebrated, cherished, and even encouraged. For a Catholic couple without children, Ann says, parish life can be isolating and uncomfortable. Christina Heidemann, who volunteers with Springs in the Desert, agrees.(11:42) Christina explains her experience with what's called “secondary infertility,” or infertility that takes place after one or more pregnancies. Christina and her husband desired to expand their family, but after two children and multiple miscarriages, they began to lose hope. Christina talks about discovering Springs in the Desert, which gave her and her husband support and hope as they pursued other options, including international adoption. (14:15) After adopting one daughter, Christina became pregnant again. Given the complications she had faced in the past, she and her husband had a lot of anxiety, but she was able to successfully carry the pregnancy to term and gave birth to her “miracle,” a daughter, Theodora.(16:10) Dawn and Joe Pullis discuss their journey with infertility, which began before the couple married. After a battle with ovarian cancer early in life, Dawn knew she wouldn't be able to have children naturally. The news, while devastating, allowed Joe and Dawn to pray and discern their future together, including their eventual adoption of three children.(20:07) Dawn and Joe discuss not having their own children, but also the beauty of the plan God did have in store for them. Over the years, their experience has helped them share wisdom with other young couples going through similar challenges. (21:26) Ann and Christina talk about how Springs in the Desert seeks to be a community for those suffering from infertility to find peers to help guide them, resources to help facilitate conversation and prayer, and advice for pastors and lay leaders to better understand the road such couples face.(28:01) Ann and Christina emphasize the need for a re-framing of the conversation around infertility in the Church. All married couples — regardless of family size — are called to be fruitful and holy, and there is space in the Church for every family. The women emphasize God's love and urge couples facing infertility to place their whole trust in Him.Reporting and narration by Gabriella Patti; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron PangbornFor your home financing, choose Alliance Catholic Credit Union. They share your faith and values and support the local Catholic community. Now through Dec. 31, unlock your dream home with a minimum 3% down payment, and they will waive your PMI. Get started today at AllianceCatholic.com or call (877) 950-2228. Federally insured by NCUA. NMLS number 401254. Equal housing lender.Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on

Three missionary priests draw parallels between the work of the Gospel in far-off lands and the new evangelization in Detroit(0:04) Fr. Stephen Mutie, SAC, a priest currently serving in Wyandotte, reflects on his first missionary assignment with the Irish Pallottine community 15 years ago in a remote and rural part of Tanzania. Born in Kenya, Fr. Mutie's own vocation was influenced by missionaries. He discusses the unique challenges of ministering as a foreign missionary.(5:13) Fr. Mutie describes how his flock in Tanzania was spread wide and thin, with few priests and resources to serve them. Because of these shortages, Catholics in the poor country valued the simple things like faith, family, catechesis and the Eucharist. He draws parallels to his missionary work here in the United States.(9:32) Listeners are introduced to Fr. Jeremy Davis, SOLT, another missionary priest serving with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity at St. Gabriel Parish in southwest Detroit. Two years ago, Fr. Davis served as associate director of a boarding school for troubled and abandoned youths in Mexico.(12:22) Because the kids in his care often lacked parental figures, Fr. Davis found himself taking on the role of “father” more literally than he ever thought possible. (14:44) Fr. Davis describes what drew him to the priesthood, and how the demands of his current assignment might be different, but the spiritual needs are not.(16:37) The last missionary priest to whom listeners are introduced is Fr. Ken Mazur, PIME, whose first and only missionary assignment began in 1991 in a place far from home: Japan. While many might think of missionary work as primarily belonging to poor countries, Fr. Mazur notes that Japan, at just 1% Christian, is a fertile mission field.(18:54) Fr. Mazur describes his adjustment period to life in Japan, which included learning a new language and culture and understanding how he could best make an impact as a priest in a small Catholic parish on the outskirts of Tokyo.(23:56) Just like in America, Fr. Mazur talks about how little moments of witness — at a wedding, or in the context of a parish school — can plant seeds that may blossom with God's blessings.(26:23) Fr. Davis sums up the experience of missionary work and compares it to the charge of evangelization that all the baptized are given. Whether in Detroit or halfway around the world, the bottom line is the same: sharing the Gospel for love of Christ.Reporting by Daniel Meloy; script by Casey McCorry; narration and production by Ron PangbornFor your home financing, choose Alliance Catholic Credit Union. They share your faith and values and support the local Catholic community. Now through Dec. 31, unlock your dream home with a minimum 3% down payment, and they will waive your PMI. Get started today at AllianceCatholic.com or call (877) 950-2228. Federally insured by NCUA. NMLS number 401254. Equal housing lender.Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

In a world filled with hustle and bustle, two cloistered nuns pull back the curtain on their life of prayer, silence and peace(0:01) Mother Mary Therese of the Holy Spirit, prioress of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Monastery of St. Therese in Clinton Township, recalls her first memories of cloistered life as a 7-year-old visiting a family friend who was a Carmelite nun, and how an early whimsical experience shaped what would become a lifelong vocation.(4:34) Mother Mary Therese talks about her certainty, as a young girl, that she wanted to be a “Carmelite” — not necessarily a nun — and how her understanding of the vocation grew as she did. After high school, she joined the cloistered order and found her “forever home”: a 12-acre, picturesque monastery she now calls “heaven on earth.”(8:06) Mother Mary Therese describes the rhythm of life and patterns of prayer, work, rest and recreation inside the cloistered monastery. She talks about the challenges the nuns face in supporting themselves, and how they seek to keep their primary task — intercessory prayer — at the forefront of their minds.(13:05) We meet another cloistered nun, Sr. Dominic Maria of St. Michael, the 37-year-old vocations director for the Cloistered Dominican Nuns of the Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament in Farmington Hills, the largest cloistered community in the Archdiocese of Detroit. As a rare younger vocation, Sr. Dominic discusses her path to cloistered life and how some people “are astonished” at the sight of a young cloistered nun.(15:04) Sr. Dominic and Mother Mary Therese each discuss the misconceptions surrounding modern cloistered life — namely, that it is a drab, isolated life devoid of vibrancy and fun. Both nuns insist nothing could be further from the truth.(18:46) While silence is essential to the nuns' prayer — and something the modern, technology-soaked world sorely lacks — Mother Mary Therese says cloistered life is also an active one filled with work, laughter, joy, reading, hobbies, games and celebration.(24:21) Mother Mary Therese and Sr. Dominic talk about why prayer is so central to the nuns' vocation, and how cloistered life is a special response to God's invitation to be close to Him in all things, as radical as it is countercultural. And both say they couldn't imagine life any other way.Reporting by Gabriella Patti; script and narration by Casey McCorry; production by Ron PangbornLourdes Senior Community, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and established on the timeless principles of the Gospel of Jesus, encompasses 35 acres of serene lakefront property, offering a broad continuum of care for seniors and their families. Their dedicated team, inspired by the spirit of compassion and service, honors the uniqueness of each individual with unwavering respect and dignity. Whether you're seeking worry-free independent apartments, assisted living, memory care, or rehabilitation services, Lourdes is here to help you write your next chapter. Call (248) 886-5600 and schedule your tour today.Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Young adult ministry isn't a one-size-fits-all solution; how Detroit parishes, ministries find success with elusive demographic(0:03) Czeena Kate, co-founder of the Catholic dating ministry Hot and Holy Hearts on Fire for Christ, talks about how the idea for the speed-dating ministry began in response to some of the “perils” of the dating scene for young adult Catholics.(1:52) The narrator discusses the topic of the episode — young adult ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit, particularity in the city itself — and how ministries for this group have been woefully overlooked in past decades.(4:17) Beth Allison, director of parish mission and operations for St. Aloysius Parish in the heart of downtown Detroit, talks about how the parish has seen a demographic shift since young professionals began moving into the city within the past 10 years.(12:03) Not every parish, like St. Aloysius, is full of young adults in a transient stage in their life. At many parishes, young adults seem to get lost in a mix of ministries catering to people of all ages and states, including the elderly, established families and children's ministries. Patrick Howard, young adult ministry coordinator for the Archdiocese of Detroit, explains the challenges.(16:09) Howard talks about how young adults seek connection with others, which means parishes and ministries must establish robust means of communication, from social media to websites where young adults can quickly and easily find information.(17:19) Howard reflects on the misperception that to attract young adults, parishes must mimic the culture and provide trendier liturgies and activities. Instead, he says, young adults seek the timeless truths of the Catholic faith and respond to solid catechesis and opportunities to engage in the sacraments.(20:57) Studies show young adults in today's generation are experiencing record levels of loneliness, and Howard says this is where the Church has a golden opportunity to evangelize. He suggests parishes and dioceses feel hopeful about the future and seize the chance to provide a sense of belonging for this critical generation.Reporting by Daniel Meloy; narration and script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron PangbornLourdes Senior Community, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and established on the timeless principles of the Gospel of Jesus, encompasses 35 acres of serene lakefront property, offering a broad continuum of care for seniors and their families. Their dedicated team, inspired by the spirit of compassion and service, honors the uniqueness of each individual with unwavering respect and dignity. Whether you're seeking worry-free independent apartments, assisted living, memory care, or rehabilitation services, Lourdes is here to help you write your next chapter. Call (248) 886-5600 and schedule your tour today.Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Parishioners, seminarians and friends recall impact of Detroit pastor, longtime spiritual director who left mark on generations(0:02) Rose Marshall, a lifelong parishioner and social media coordinator at St. Augustine and St. Monica Parish in Detroit, recalls a drive-through the parish organized during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to lift the spirits of the parish's pastor, Msgr. Daniel Trapp. Marshall and fellow parishioner Brian McCullough Jr. talk about what the parish meant to Msgr. Trapp — who died in January — and what he meant to them. (3:01) Other parishioners and friends, including Nick Waller and Karl Finkbeiner, a seminarian who was mentored by Msgr. Trapp, talk about the priest's ubiquitous presence in the east-side Detroit neighborhood, and his welcoming nature to all whom he encountered.(6:21) Genevieve Kocourek, evangelization coordinator at the parish, and McCullough talk about Msgr. Trapp's quiet, persistent approach to evangelization. McCullough, a Baptist convert to Catholicism, talks about how Msgr. Trapp influenced his own conversion.(10:20) Friends and parishioners recall how Msgr. Trapp looked out for the less fortunate in his neighborhood, including a warming shelter at the parish during the colder months. Kocourek talks about his solidarity with the city's African-American community and his response to national tragedies impacting the Black community, including the deaths of George Floyd and Tyre Nichols.(16:36) Marshall relays how Msgr. Trapp became a father figure to her, counseling her as a young person and grieving with her when her grandmother passed away. Waller and McCullough remember Msgr. Trapp's counsel when he was experiencing a difficult time in life.(23:46) Finkbeiner recalls Msgr. Trapp's care and concern for him as a seminarian during spiritual direction. Danielle Center talks about how Msgr. Trapp's encouragement helped her start a new ministry during a pivotal time.(27:07) Kocourek talks about Msgr. Trapp's care and concern for parishioners during the COVID-19 pandemic. (29:40) The interviewees each remember Msgr. Trapp's workmanlike attitude toward the priesthood. Without overdoing it, he had a knack for leading by example and showing Christ-like care and concern for each person he encountered. (33:12) The interview subjects react to Msgr. Trapp's passing and reflect on how he'll be remembered for generations.Reporting and script by Casey McCorry; narration by Leah Butalid; production by Ron PangbornThis episode of Detroit Stories is proudly sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan – the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Engage in the practice of the corporal works of mercy within your community! To begin your journey of involvement and compassion, visit CCSEM.org today and select “Get Involved.”Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Student-athletes, coaches and ADs offer advice for navigating a complex process amidst a changing landscape for recruits(0:02) Sonny Wilson, a freshman on the University of Toledo's basketball team, reflects on his recruitment in high school as a standout on the University of Detroit Jesuit High School's squad. He offers advice for other young players going through the process.(3:51) The narrator talks about some of the ways in which high school and college sports recruiting has changed, including video highlight reels, transfer portals and NIL (“name, image and likeness”) deals before introducing several interviewees.(5:55) Dan Rohn, football coach and athletic director at De La Salle High School in Warren, laments the decline in multi-sport athletes at the high school level, which he believes can be attributed to increased pressure placed on athletes who have hopes of playing at the next level. Vic Michaels, director of the Catholic High School League, offers his thoughts on the subject.(9:19) Mike Watson, athletic director at Marian High School, talks about the impact of video — especially social media — on recruiting. Ava Brizard, a Marian graduate and standout volleyball player for North Carolina State University, talks about how video gave her increased opportunities to stand out.(14:30) Interviewees discuss the timing of the recruiting process, which begins as early as seventh grade for some athletes. In addition to those above, we hear from Brady Drogash, a De La Salle graduate and quarterback on the University of Cincinnati's football team; Xavier Thomas, a Brother Rice graduate and University of Toledo basketball player; and Dalton Drogash, a junior on De La Salle's football squad.(20:23) Athletes and coaches discuss preparing for the recruiting process, negotiations with interested schools, and how high school coaches and athletic directors can help students and their families navigate the process.(24:35) Interviewees discuss tips for finding and deciding on the right school, and the factors athletes and their families should consider in making their decisions.(30:00) Rohn, Watson and Michaels discuss the impact of NIL deals on the recruiting landscape. (32:49) Athletes offer their advice for other students going through the recruiting process, including pitfalls to watch out for, who to turn to for advice, and how to make the best impression possible.Reporting by Daniel Meloy; narration by Emily Mentock; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron PangbornThis episode of Detroit Stories is proudly sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan – the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Engage in the practice of the corporal works of mercy within your community! To begin your journey of involvement and compassion, visit CCSEM.org today and select 'Get Involved'!Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Thinking about the priesthood and nervous about the next steps? Three priests dispel myths about what it's really like in seminary(0:05) Fr. Jeremy Schupbach, 27, a newly ordained priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit serving at the Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, talks about the moment he first heard the call to the priesthood from an early age. The narrator introduces the topic of the episode.(3:35) Fr. Schupbach talks about his first experience of life as a seminarian — a very human moment in which he found himself three hours late for orientation.(8:30) Fr. Schupbach talks about some of the misconceptions he had about seminary life, and how they were quickly dispelled when he moved into the dormitories of Sacred Heart Major Seminary.(10:45) Fr. Clint McDonnell, director of undergraduate seminarians at Sacred Heart, and Fr. Craig Giera, director of priestly vocations for the Archdiocese of Detroit, dispel the myth that seminary life is boring and monastic. Fr. Schupbach emphasizes the fun elements of life in communion with other seminarians, including Sacred Heart's best-kept secret: a bar called O'Berg's.(16:09) Fr. Schupbach addresses the sacrifices priests make when they're ordained — particularly the sacrifice of marriage and children. He talks about how the seminary encourages seminarians to pray about and wrestle with these sacrifices, and how the life of priesthood is a gift unto itself.(19:12) Fr. Giera and Fr. McDonnell talk about the process of discernment that happens inside the seminary walls. Both priests emphasize that the seminary isn't a place where men go only once they're 100% sure they want to become priests, but a place to ask questions and receive answers. And sometimes the answer is that God isn't calling a man.(25:12) All three men talk about how much they love the priesthood, and how seminary life prepared them to fulfill the calling they felt from God. They offer advice for listeners — particularly young men who think they might also be called to the seminary.Reporting and narration by Michael Stechschulte; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron PangbornThe love of family is forever. A lasting gift of love is preplanning your final resting place. Preplanning your burial site brings comfort to those you love. It ensures that your wishes are met and that no financial burden or unnecessary stress remains for those you leave behind. Give yourself and those you love the gift of peace of mind. Speak with a family service advisor at Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services today! Visit cfcsdetroit.org or call (734) 285-2155.Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

This episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast is a very special one, in partnership with Bas Blue, we recorded an episode in front of a ‘LIVE' audience featuring five incredible and inspiring Detroit women, to kick-off Women's HIstory Month! This episode features Charity Dean of Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance, Mama Shu of Avalon Village, Amy Peterson of Rebel Nell, Alexa Turnage of Black Tech Saturdays, and Kate Walsh of HOUR Detroit.  This is such a powerful, empowering and inspiring episode of the podcast! And what a way to kick-off Women's HIstory Month! For more information on 1 Girl Revolution, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com   And for more information on: Bas Blue - https://www.basblueus.com/press  Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance - https://mdbba.com/ The Avalon Village - https://www.theavalonvillage.org/ Rebel Nell - https://www.rebelnell.com/ Bleck Tech Saturdays - https://www.blacktechsaturdays.com/ HOUR Detroit - https://www.hourdetroit.com/author/katewalsh/   “I figure if a woman wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!” - Calamity Jane The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and eveywhere you listen to podcats. 

How a ragtag band of volunteers launched a global disaster relief organization after Haiti's devastating earthquake in 2010(0:04) Kelly Anne Ruda, a retired travel agent and teacher, unexpectedly becomes a valuable member of Team Rubicon, a veteran-led nonprofit assisting disaster-affected communities. Despite lacking typical disaster-relief skills, Kelly embraces the challenging work of hauling debris and using a chainsaw during her deployments, finding fulfillment in contributing to Team Rubicon's mission.(4:37) Initially started by military veterans in response to the 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, Team Rubicon grew from a small group led by Bro. Jim Boynton, SJ, to a global organization that includes diverse volunteers and provides disaster relief around the world. (9:33) Bro. Jim describes leading volunteers and medical professionals treating victims during the first hours and days after the earthquake, bandaging wounds and responding to overwhelming needs. (13:43) Seeing and treating so much pain, Bro. Jim talks about the need for volunteers to decompress and find fraternity among themselves. He describes his appreciation for the military veterans who lent their skills to the effort.(17:25) After the earthquake, word about the group's efforts spread. Bro. Jim talks about where the name “Team Rubicon” came from, and how in the years after the earthquake, the effort to respond to natural disasters around the world quickly expanded.(24:33) Gary Gamble, a 62-year-old Marine Corps veteran, talks about his experiences since joining Team Rubicon after the flooding in the city of Detroit in 2021. (29:09) Kelly talks about the unity felt among members of Team Rubicon, whose grey shirts serve as a visible sign of their fraternity and common mission. Although the work is exhausting, she says, it's an unmistakably rewarding experience to help those who've suffered regain their lives. She talks about what makes it all worth it.Reporting by Daniel Meloy; narration by Gabriella Patti; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron PangbornThe love of family is forever. A lasting gift of love is preplanning your final resting place. Preplanning your burial site brings comfort to those you love. It ensures that your wishes are met and that no financial burden or unnecessary stress remains for those you leave behind. Give yourself and those you love the gift of peace of mind. Speak with a family service advisor at Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services today! Visit cfcsdetroit.org or call (734) 285-2155.Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

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Why a humble factory worker, grandfather, healer and prayerful man of God from Escanaba could be Michigan's next saint(0:06) Deacon Terry Saunders tells the story of a frantic mother who took her cancer-stricken son to see a man known for his reputation for healing in the 1990s. The narrator explains the man was Irving “Francis” Houle, a grandfather, husband and average layman from Escanaba with a deep faith in God — and now a candidate for sainthood.(4:42) Deacon Saunders, of the Diocese of Marquette, gives a brief biography of Irving Houle, a family man who grew up on a small farm in the Upper Peninsula, including an injury he suffered as a boy that led to a divine encounter.(10:03) Houle's faith life begins to develop in high school. He begins attending daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and joins the Army. Upon his discharge, he marries his wife, Gail, and the couple has five children. (14:12) Deacon Saunders describes how he met Houle. Himself stricken by cancer, Deacon Saunders believes Houle's intercession cured him during one of the darkest periods of his life.(15:51) Deacon Saunders talks about Houle's encounters with Jesus, including reports that he suffered from the stigmata — the wounds of Jesus' crucifixion — and other sufferings on behalf of God's children. At the permission of his bishop, Houle begins to offer healing services in the Diocese of Marquette.(25:56) Deacon Saunders relays the story of Houle's death in 2009, and the ministry support group that came together shortly thereafter to advocate for Houle's life of heroic virtue.(28:26) Marquette Bishop John Doerfler speaks to Detroit Stories about his decision to open the cause for canonization for Houle in 2018. Bishop Doerfler describes Houle's saintly qualities.(32:45) Valentina Culurgioni, the postulator for Houle's sainthood cause in Rome, speaks about why she was moved to accept her assignment, and what inspires her about Houle's life. (36:40) Deacon Saunders speaks about why Houle is a saint for the times, and how ordinary Catholics can find a friend and a model in his life of radical trust in Jesus.Reporting by Daniel Meloy; narration by Leah Butalid; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron PangbornThinking about the probability of dying is something that none of us wants to face. No matter what we do, all of us will pass away one day. Preparing now is a great way to help our loved ones during their grieving process and ensure our final wishes are followed. Our caring friends at the Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services can help you. Visit cfcsdetroit.org or call (734) 285-2155.Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

A priest and theologian explain how Catholics understand the supernatural, and where modern 'ghost stories' might fit inShow notes:(0:04) The narrator describes a mysterious event that's alleged to have taken place in the 1960s at a parish on the south side of Chicago, in which parishioners claim to have encountered three “ghostly figures.” Fr. Sam Joutras, OSA, a priest at the parish, explains the legend.(3:35) Donald Wallenfang, Ph.D., a professor of theology and philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, explains the origins of the word “ghost” in popular parlance. He answers the title question of the podcast: “Do Catholics believe in ghosts?”(6:17) Wallenfang parses out five possible definitions of what a Catholic might mean by the word “ghost,” and how Catholics understand each definition. (9:10) While the magisterium of the Church hasn't definitively addressed the question, Catholic saints and theologians such as St. Jerome, St. Thomas Aquinas and modern philosophers such as Peter Kreeft have talked about ghostly phenomena in their writings, Wallenfang explains. Some of these writings contain stories of encounters with deceased loved ones —presumably in heaven or purgatory — while others report encounters with malevolent or demonic spirits.(12:44) Wallenfang says it's important for Catholics to avoid two opposite extremes when it comes to thinking about the devil and demons. He explains why the Church forbids practices that seek to contact spirits, read the future or conjure the dead, and how the sacraments and sacramentals are powerful tools against evil.(16:27) While the Church urges a healthy degree of caution, skepticism and discernment, it does allow for the possibility that the faithful in heaven or in purgatory may in some way appear to those on earth. Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary and saints throughout history attest to this. Fr. Joutras offers one theory of the “chanting monks” at St. Rita. (20:57) Fr. Joutras and Wallenfang say the powerful reality of Christ's resurrection takes precedence over any “ghost story.” While “spooky” lore has overtaken popular tradition in October, they remind listeners that the origin of Halloween is the celebration of “All Hallow's Eve” — the great feast of all God's saints.(24:24) Fr. Joutras encourages listeners to pray for the dead during the months of October and November, confident of Christ's light, which overcomes every fear. Reporting and script by Gabriella Patti; narration and production by Ron PangbornThis episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Gather Them Home, a program of the Archdiocese of Detroit's Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services. Our Catholic faith teaches that cremated remains should be buried in Sacred and Consecrated Ground, and the Archdiocese of Detroit has a beautiful program to help you called Gather Them Home. It provides a Catholic burial for your loved one's cremated remains at one of six Archdiocese of Detroit cemeteries at no cost to you. For more information about the free Gather Them Home program, please visit GatherThemHome.com or call (734) 285-2155.Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

In the 1980s, a group of concerned Detroiters set out to help exploited women; today, their program is a blueprint for the nation Show notes: (0:11) The narrator sets the scene of Detroit in the 1980s, when disturbing trends across the city found young women caught up in exploitive and oppressive situations, including gang activity, homelessness, drugs and sex work. Amy Good, CEO of the Detroit nonprofit Alternatives for Girls, describes early efforts to combat these trends. (3:12) Good describes the support services landscape for girls in Detroit during that era — essentially, there was nothing. So a courageous group of Detroiters from many faiths, backgrounds and communities came together to do something about it. (6:02) Good talks about why the situation for young homeless women is often different than the situation facing young men. (8:14) The solution had to be threefold: A.) There needed to be shelter for the young women seeking help, who often were too old for the foster system but too young for adult shelters. B.) A compassionate response was needed to help victims of sex trafficking. C.) Support to help girls stay in school and graduate. (9:22) Good talks about the early challenges with funding the new initiative. Despite a lack of funding, the initiative took a leap of faith when, on a cold January day, a 16-year-old girl walked in the doors of the church looking for help. (12:32) On a shoestring budget, Alternatives for Girls started out with a makeshift shelter in the church basement. Finally, a financing source came through, and the fledgling nonprofit began to expand, including a street outreach ministry and peer prevention program. (18:48) In the past 36 years, Alternatives for Girls has grown and expanded to include a daycare center for babies of the women in the shelter, workforce development coordination, housing stability program and more. Soon, the nonprofit plans to open a 45-unit affordable housing complex in northwest Detroit. (24:17) Amy Good talks about the success of Alternatives for Girls, which remains the only runaway shelter in the city of Detroit and a blueprint for cities across the country battling perennial issues facing young women in difficult situations looking for hope. Reporting by Gabriella Patti; narration and script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Gather Them Home, a program of the Archdiocese of Detroit's Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services. Our Catholic faith teaches that cremated remains should be buried in Sacred and Consecrated Ground, and the Archdiocese of Detroit has a beautiful program to help you called Gather Them Home. It provides a Catholic burial for your loved one's cremated remains at one of six Archdiocese of Detroit cemeteries at no cost to you. For more information about the free Gather Them Home program, please visit GatherThemHome.com or call (734) 285-2155. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Omar Binno's struggle with blindness and depression nearly led him to despair; today, he helps others see with the eyes of faith Show notes: (0:01) Omar Binno, a parishioner at Holy Cross Chaldean Church in Farmington Hills, discusses his love for J.R.R. Tolkien's classic “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, including how the epic tales of heroism and struggle helped him overcome a difficult childhood, including his father's death and his own struggle with blindness. (3:33) A jazz musician and keyboardist at his parish, Omar talks about his hobbies growing up, including weightlifting, video games and music — the latter a hobby that would sustain him when his eyesight began to fail him in his mid-20s. (5:10) When Omar was a toddler, his father was killed in a gas station convenience store. Omar discusses the impact the tragedy had on his mother and siblings, and his mother's subsequent marriage to Omar's uncle, who stepped in to care for his deceased brother's family, a common practice in Chaldean culture. (6:35) Omar talks about the devastation of losing his eyesight as a young man, including the spiritual toll the degenerative disease took on his faith. He began to question everything, including God, the Church and the beliefs he'd taken for granted. (9:21) Through his love for Tolkien, Omar discovered the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux, whose own struggles served as a template for Omar's faith journey. Recovering his faith, Omar set out help others beset by tragedy discover God's love through a new nonprofit, Healing Arts of the Little Flower. (11:53) Omar discusses how depression can impact those with physical disabilities, and how the arts — including music, nature and creativity — can provide a healing sense of purpose. (13:09) Omar discusses the idea with his bishop, who supports Omar's vision for the nonprofit. The bishop offered the use of Our Lady of the Fields Camp in Brighton, which offers hiking trails, lakes, trees and a serene setting perfect for a healing ministry. (14:24) Omar outlines the goals and vision behind Healing Arts of the Little Flower — HALF, for short — including statistics that show the benefit of music and art therapy in reducing anxiety and depression, especially for those with disabilities. (17:46) Like Tolkien's epic or C.S. Lewis, Omar talks about seeing through the eyes of faith. Reporting by Daniel Meloy; narration by Leah Butalid; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Adult Day Care Centers – providing your loved ones with Christ-centered daycare and caregivers the break they deserve. Visit ccsem.org (https://www.ccsem.org/) for more information. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com (https://www.detroitcatholic.com/).

Monroe-based maternity home a haven for mothers struggling with homelessness, paving the way for a future filled with hope Show notes: (0:06) Cassandra, a new mother from Arizona, describes struggling with homelessness and domestic violence while juggling the responsibilities that come with having a two-week-old daughter. A friend suggested a few maternity homes, including one out of state: Selah's Center of Hope. (2:49) Kara Dowler, founder and CEO of Selah's Center of Hope, describes her vision for the Monroe, Michigan, nonprofit, which opened shortly before the pandemic in 2020. (6:42) Dowler describes the challenges of opening a pregnancy resource center, but said God provided for the new ministry in various ways, including sending volunteers, funding and real estate when things seemed bleak. (10:01) Dowler talks about the mission and home-like feel of Selah's Center of Hope, including the daily schedule and resources available to provide moms with nowhere else to turn with a fresh start, financial security, and confidence. (12:57) Since opening Selah's Center of Hope in 2020, Dowler said the ministry has opened a second home for mothers, which helps women who've taken steps toward independence to remain on the right road. (14:35) Cassandra describes the difference Selah's Center of Hope has made. She talks about how the staff and other mothers feel like family, and how her trajectory in life has drastically changed as a result. Reporting by Gabriella Patti; narration by Emily Mentock; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Adult Day Care Centers – providing your loved ones with Christ-centered daycare and caregivers the break they deserve. Visit CCSEM.org (https://www.ccsem.org/) for more information. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com (https://www.detroitcatholic.com/).

Always a thrill to talk to a legend like Alice Cooper! People always say don't meet you heroes. I can assure you that Alice break that rule. Great guy! I started by asking him about the return of guitarist Nita Strauss. He said there's always a "Revolving door policy" when it comes to members of his band. "I think she missed the excitement of an Alice Cooper show." He also spoke to working again with Kane Roberts.  As far as the album "Road" is concerned, he said he really wanted to show off the band. He talked about the live sound of the record. "I want it to sound like a band." He mentioned that after "Detroit Stories", he said he thought his band deserved to be totally involved in the record. He told me about brining in outside musicians, like Tom Morello, Roger Glover and other's. He calls it a "Musical Fraternity". He said he still loves the road. "I'm a road rat." He went onto say "There's no retirement plan in me at all." According to Alice, the next record is almost done.  As far as his favorite Detroit memories, he brought up baseball legend Al Kaline. He called him his hero. White Castle, Vernors and "Soupy" Sales were mentioned. He spoke to some of the classic music venues and more. "Detroit was the absolute capitol of Rock N' Roll." As for the signing at Rock City Music Company, he said he only signs records in Detroit.  Up next, it's ex Saliva drummer Paul Crosby. He's in a band called Coldwards with two of his sons. The new single is called Bad News. He tells me about the process of writing songs with his kids, and more. He says they'll be dropping songs here and there, including a song about the late Saliva guitarist, Wayne Swinny.  He did tell me about the passing of Wayne. He spoke to how underrated Wayne was, and what a guitar hero he was. He called him humble, said he'd give the shirt off his back to anyone. We talked a lot about Wayne, and some of the highlights of his time in Saliva. One of them included a couple WWE stints.  Former Saliva singer, Josie Scott is out on tour as well. I asked Paul about that and if he'd ever play with him again. "If he ever asked me to play some shows, of course I would." He went onto say "I talk to him all the time....we're still best friends." Check out both interviews below..... -Meltdown-

Rebecca Martin wrote the book on Catholic wedding planning — literally — but her own wedding was far from what she imagined Show notes: (0:03) The narrator introduces Rebecca Martin, a local book editor who co-wrote “The Catholic Wedding Planner,” a guide for brides and grooms to making their big day a holy, happy success. Rebecca describes how her own wedding planning was derailed, however, when COVID hit in spring 2020. (2:15) Rebecca talks about the inspiration behind “The Catholic Wedding Planner.” The idea for the book began when both she and her co-editor began planning their own weddings, drawing tips and advice from her own experience they felt other couples could benefit from. (6:50) Rebecca describes her emotions when she discovered her dream wedding wouldn't be taking place exactly as she'd envisioned. She talks about the process of letting go of the small — but important — details and learning to focus on her future husband and God. (12:42) Rebecca talks about the advice she received from others, especially her mother, who reminded her about the importance of the sacrament amidst the difficulties and challenges. (15:52) Despite this, Rebecca still believes the celebration is important — very much so, she says. She talks about why the party still matters, even while keeping the focus on what's truly important. (17:39) Rebecca talks about the importance of planning for the marriage, not just the wedding, by asking big questions and discussing life's decisions ahead of time. Doing this work is foundational to ensuring a couple builds a strong foundation together, she says. (20:51) Fr. Mario Amore, a priest serving at St. Aloysius Parish in downtown Detroit, talks about what the Church expects of couples before their wedding day. (28:05) Rebecca describes a Croatian wedding tradition she believes perfectly characterizes getting married in the Church. Reporting by Gabriella Patti; narration and script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Weingartz … everything from Lawn to Snow. Over the years, Weingartz has grown to offer an unbeatable selection of outdoor power equipment, and their experienced service technicians and unmatched parts inventory keep your equipment running like new. Visit www.weingartz.com to shop for your lawn & garden needs and find a convenient location near you. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Former oil rigger, seminarian, country music DJ, and teacher Bill Richart spent a lifetime chasing his vocation — and finally caught it Show notes: (0:02) The narrator introduces Bill Richart, a local Catholic musician, lay evangelist and charismatic prayer leader. Bill talks about how he discovered his vocation — and the long, winding road he took to get there. (2:33) Bill describes growing up in a Catholic household and wrestling with thoughts of the priesthood, like his own father did. Instead, he went to college, but a recession forced him to seek work in alternative ways. So he moved to Oklahoma and found work as an oil rigger, country music DJ, and other odd jobs. Bill describes his experience as a Catholic in the Deep South. (6:24) Bill moves back to Michigan and enrolls in the music teaching program at Michigan State University. His faith grew tepid in college, until he was introduced to a charismatic prayer group that changed his life. (8:59) After graduation, Bill grew restless as he lost touch with the vibrant Catholic community he discovered and entered the world of underemployment. He describes a spiritual journey of trying to reconnect with God's calling. (10:15) After spending an evening in prayer at a local Catholic church, Bill happened upon a Wednesday night charismatic prayer group. He was soon invited to join them in playing music — one of his lifelong passions — and quickly found a knack. Soon, word of his talent spread, and he found himself playing gigs all over the country. (13:47) Bill discerns the priesthood for the second time in his life. He joins the Marists in Massachusetts, but his brother's cancer prognosis puts his plans on the back burner once again. (15:33) After his brother's death, Bill describes his desire to resume his discernment. He asks God for a sign to return to the seminary — and receives one, although not the sign he was expecting. (17:58) Bill resumes his life as a lay missionary, and devotes himself to the full-time apostolate. He hits the road, traveling to 30 states and nine countries, and eventually meets his wife, Anne Marie. The pair marries in 2003, and welcomes their first child. Four years later, their daughter, Faith, is born. (20:10) Major health complications for Faith force Bill off the road again. Determined to care for his family, Bill settles down and gets a job in a parish — not the life he expected, but a virtuous vocation that allows him to provide health care for his daughter and stability for his family. (22:10) Seven years later, Bill is diagnosed with throat cancer. He describes the devastation of finding out, but his determination to trust God's plan no matter what. He receives a reassuring sign during a radiation appointment. (25:16) After beating cancer, Bill faces his toughest moment yet: the death of his daughter, Faith. Bill describes the heart-wrenching loss of “my little girl,” and the difficulty of finding the strength to keep praising God regardless. (27:30) After a life of ups and downs, Bill describes the one certainty in his life: God's providence. Bill talks about discovering his vocation through an unwavering commitment to prayer, hopeful that whatever challenge might come next, the Lord has a plan. Reporting by Daniel Meloy; narration by Michael Stechschulte; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Weingartz … everything from Lawn to Snow. Over the years, Weingartz has grown to offer an unbeatable selection of outdoor power equipment, and their experienced service technicians and unmatched parts inventory keep your equipment running like new. Visit www.weingartz.com to shop for your lawn & garden needs and find a convenient location near you. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Each year, thousands of sick and injured people travel to Lourdes, France, seeking a miracle — and receive something far greater Show notes: (0:03) The narrator introduces Kathy Lewis and her husband, Philip, who in 2011 were both struggling with the difficult diagnosis of cancer. A friend suggested they take a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. (3:21) Each year, the Order of Malta brings thousand of malades — the French word for “sick person” — to the site of the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes. The narrator describes the history of Lourdes, its reputation for miracles, and the thousands who each year seek healing in the baths there. (6:38) Tom Larabell, president of the Knights of Malta Free Medical and Dental Clinic in Detroit and former chair and treasurer for the area Knights of Malta, describes what a typical pilgrimage to Lourdes looks like. (8:49) Dr. Ed Jelonek, an osteopathic surgeon and member of the order, describes how he become involved with helping malades make what for many is a life-changing pilgrimage — though not always for the reasons they expect. (12:53) Kathy Lewis describes arriving on French soil with a prayer in her heart for healing. Philip's prognosis wasn't promising, and she knew it would take nearly a miracle to change his trajectory. (13:50) Thomas Cousino, another malade who arrived in Lourdes paralyzed from a boating accident, describes his expectations. He talks about the challenges involved in being paralyzed, and how the love he experienced in Lourdes was a stark contrast to the struggles of daily life. (17:29) The pilgrimage in Lourdes culminates in malades being immersed into the baths in the grotto where the apparitions took place. For Kathy, Philip and Thomas, it was a powerful moment that forever will stick in their memories — not because they were healed physically, but because it gave them a peace that surpasses understanding. (19:14) Kathy and Thomas describe how their lives were changed at Lourdes. None received a physical healing — and Philip died three years later — but attest to another “miracle” they received: a different kind of healing. A healing of the spirit. Reporting by Daniel Meloy; narration by Leah Butalid; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Weingartz … everything from Lawn to Snow. Over the years, Weingartz has grown to offer an unbeatable selection of outdoor power equipment, and their experienced service technicians and unmatched parts inventory keep your equipment running like new. Visit www.weingartz.com to shop for your lawn & garden needs and find a convenient location near you. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

(0:02) Emmett Moten Jr., a 79-year-old member of Gesu Parish in Detroit, talks about growing up Catholic as an African-American in the South, where racism and segregation were prevalent parts of daily life. (2:00) Pat Jones, a writer, producer, storyteller and parishioner of Gesu, talks about her latest initiative, The Elders Project, in which she seeks to capture the stories of older Gesu parishioners like Moten and 95-year-old Beatrice Ward, the first Black woman to integrate Gesu School in 1963, to preserve for future generations. (4:55) Jones describes the urgency of the project. Each year, dozens of Gesu parishioners pass away, and with them, generational stories of faith that define the century-old parish and its community. Fr. Lorn Snow, SJ, Gesu's pastor, talks about his support for the project. (7:30) Moten talks about his interactions with Jones, who persuaded him to tell his story, which includes anecdotes about his childhood, living through segregation not only in the wider culture, but even in the Church. (10:38) Jones describes the emotions of listening to stories like Moten's and Ward's. Many of the stories The Elders Project seeks to capture bring up a wide range of emotion both for listeners and for the storytellers themselves, Jones says. (12:37) Jones talks about her desire to grow the project by capturing stories from dozens of Gesu parishioners, and eventually, expanding the vision to other parishes. She describes the resiliency of the Gesu community. (15:01) Jones and Fr. Snow make the connection between storytelling and evangelization. Fr. Snow calls the project “an incredible tool” for evangelization, given the personal faith and testimonies of the elders being interviewed. (16:56) The narrator describes the importance of capturing stories from “the Silent Generation” — who remains dutifully present for daily Mass, adoration and ministries in parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit — before it's too late. Reporting by Gabriella Patti; narration by Fr. Craig Giera; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Weingartz … everything from Lawn to Snow. Over the years, Weingartz has grown to offer an unbeatable selection of outdoor power equipment, and their experienced service technicians and unmatched parts inventory keep your equipment running like new. Visit www.weingartz.com to shop for your lawn & garden needs and find a convenient location near you. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

(0:04) Catherine Lanni recounts a harrowing deathbed experience, during which she received a message from God that completely changed her life. (1:38) Catherine describes the plan she had for her own life — getting married, having a family — and how starting a religious community was the furthest thing from her mind. She got married, but after becoming pregnant for the first time, Catherine miscarried. For months, Catherine and Mike grieved the loss of Joseph Anthony. (3:43) The couple went on to have two more daughters, but in 1986, during another pregnancy, Catherine began to hemorrhage again. She was rushed to emergency — this time with severe complications — with doctors telling her she wasn't going to make it. (5:00) As Catherine prayed through the ordeal, the Holy Spirit gave her two visions: One of her grandmother, and another of her father — two figures of faith and piety in her life — to calm her fears. And then, a third vision, of the Blessed Virgin Mary. (8:03) Catherine describes her vision of the Blessed Mother. She begged Mary to spare her life, and her prayer was answered. In return, Catherine promised to “do something good for Jesus.” (11:06) After being released from the hospital, Catherine had a Mass of thanksgiving said, and started to teach catechism, thinking that would satisfy her duty of gratitude to God. But in September 2022, Catherine experienced another powerful vision: this time of Jesus himself. (13:17) Catherine describes her vision of Jesus, who conducted what she describes as a “spiritual open heart surgery” on her. Jesus commanded her to begin a prayer group, as well as to found a religious order that would be devoted to spreading the message of Divine Mercy. (16:13) In the aftermath of her earth-shattering experience of Jesus, Catherine struggled to comprehend and share what she had witnessed. Several months later, she told her vision to her parish priest — at Jesus' command — and the priest gave her a simple piece of spiritual advice. (19:17) With the priest's help, Catherine began to take steps toward fulfilling the mandate she had been given. She began a small prayer group to meet regularly, praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and studying the writings of St. Faustina. In 2003, Cardinal Adam J. Maida approved the group as an official apostolate, the Servants of Jesus of the Divine Mercy, and later, the Divine Mercy Center (today the Shrine of Jesus the Divine Mercy) was founded in Clinton Township. (20:16) Catherine talks about the final request Jesus had made: to start a religious order of women. In 2012, she received permission from Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron to begin a new community: the Sisters of Jesus' Merciful Passion. (23:53) Today, Catherine is still incredulous at how powerfully God has worked in her life, and reflects on the hopes she has for the shrine and budding religious community: to be a conduit for God's incredibly powerful Divine Mercy for others in need. Reporting by Daniel Meloy; narration by Fr. Craig Giera; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Weingartz … everything from Lawn to Snow. Over the years, Weingartz has grown to offer an unbeatable selection of outdoor power equipment, and their experienced service technicians and unmatched parts inventory keep your equipment running like new. Visit www.weingartz.com to shop for your lawn & garden needs and find a convenient location near you. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

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How an 11-year-old girl's zest for life inspired her family to help children battling cancer find joy, even after she died Show notes: (0:03) Brett Kast and his mother, Paula, describe Brett's late sister, Jenna, a spirited young girl who battled brain cancer. At age 9, she was granted a wish from the Make-a-Wish Foundation, but it was a party thrown by members of her parish, St. Anastasia in Troy, that most represented a “glimpse of heaven” for the young girl — surrounded by her friends and loved ones, celebrating life. It was the basis for a foundation created after her death in 2010: the Jenna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation. (3:37) Paula Kast describes her daughter's fight with cancer, which began when she was just 3 years old. Brett Kast, who was 8 at the time, didn't understand his sister's plight, but knew there was something special about his sister, who bore her suffering with a grace far surpassing her young age. (6:54) Paula describes Jenna's zest for life, her positive attitude, empathy for others, and her determination to make others smile, even when she herself had little to smile about. (8:53) Brett Kast talks about the inspiration for the Believe in Miracles Foundation, which started with a simple gift to another young boy in the hospital waiting room. Sparking an idea, Brett and his friends soon began to sell bracelets to raise money to grant wishes to other children in Jenna's position. (10:40) A TV news report on Brett's project brought attention to the idea, and soon, a nonprofit was created. Paula Kast talks about the mission of the Believe in Miracles Foundation, which honors Jenna's legacy by raising money and awareness for childhood cancer patients and terminally ill kids. (12:34) Even in the midst of her own illness, Jenna was a fixture volunteering with the organization's fundraisers. Paula Kast describes one of the last events Jenna served, an ice cream social, recalling her daughter's remarkable strength and grace, borne from her belief that other kids deserved to be happy. (14:09) After Jenna's passing, the foundation boomed. Paula began working full time to increase the number of wishes granted. Today, the foundation grants 40-45 wishes each year. Paula describes one wish in particular that stands out in her mind, a young girl who wished for a birthday party in the hospital. (16:38) Paula describes a heart-wrenching and difficult conversation with Jenna after doctors had informed Jenna that she had only months to live. Seeking to explain heaven to the young girl, Paula recalled the idea that everyday moments of grace — like the birthday party or ice cream event — were “glimpses of heaven.” (18:57) After Jenna's death, Paula was reminded of the conversation while fulfilling the wish of a young boy who was nearing the end. Like Jenna, the boy found remarkable strength during his wish day — an impromptu trip to Lambeau Field to see his favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers. To Paula, it was a reminder that “glimpses of heaven” are at the heart of the foundation's mission, a mission inspired by Jenna's remarkable strength and faith. Reporting by Gabriella Patti; narration by Leah Butalid; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Weingartz … everything from Lawn to Snow. Over the years, Weingartz has grown to offer an unbeatable selection of outdoor power equipment, and their experienced service technicians and unmatched parts inventory keep your equipment running like new. Visit www.weingartz.com to shop for your lawn & garden needs and find a convenient location near you. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

How a rotating warming shelter is more than a service for Royal Oak's homeless; it's a blessing for guests and volunteers alike (0:02) Laura Mills, a volunteer at the rotating warming shelter at St. Mary Parish in Royal Oak, talks about “Santa Claus,” one of the shelter's longtime guests, who was able to find housing and rehabilitate after a lifetime of addiction. Mills says his “feel good story” is emblematic of the work the shelter has done to provide homeless and struggling individuals a lifeline for decades. (3:07) Coordinator Heather Croy describes the work of the shelter, which, for a few weeks each winter, provides a respite from the bitter Michigan cold for dozens of guests with nowhere else to turn. The parish's gym is transformed with beds, fresh coffee is provided, and meals are served. It's a chance for guests to feel human again, she says. (6:12) Croy talks about how the effort got started more than 40 years ago after a homeless man froze to death outside the Royal Oak library. Dismayed, St. Mary's pastor at the time organized a temporary shelter in the evenings, just somewhere those down on their luck could crash for the night. Soon, other churches took notice, and eventually six area congregations decided to open their doors to the homeless as well. Today, each church takes two weeks each winter. (7:48) Despite Royal Oak's upscale atmosphere, Croy says, the need is very real for the city's homeless population. Croy talks about the changes since COVID-19, including the necessity to scale back the number of guests for safety reasons. It's been difficult, she says. (12:03) Far from simply providing a meal and a warm bed, Croy says it's important that volunteers take time to greet guests on a personal level. Every guest at St. Mary's knows her by name, and she knows them. It's how Jesus would want it, she says. (14:34) A guest at the shelter, who chose to remain anonymous, talks about how the shelter's volunteers made her and her daughter feel at home, and the circumstances that led her to seek help. “They are praying for me,” she says. “They're wonderful women.” (16:38) Another guest, Kevin Brown, found himself homeless after his wife died of COVID-19 last year. He's been working to secure housing as a job transfer materializes, but the shelter has been a needed stopgap. (19:35) Croy talks about how the shelter's guests aren't the only ones who feel the impact. Volunteers love the opportunity to put God's gifts to work for others, and in turn are blessed by the guests who arrive at St. Mary's. Croy cites Matthew 25 as an impetus for the shelter's work. Reporting by Gabriella Patti; narration and script by Casey McCorry; voice dubbing by Leah Butalid; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Weingartz … everything from Lawn to Snow. Over the years, Weingartz has grown to offer an unbeatable selection of outdoor power equipment, and their experienced service technicians and unmatched parts inventory keep your equipment running like new. Visit www.weingartz.com to shop for your lawn & garden needs and find a convenient location near you. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

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On World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Catholics recognize the importance of engaging the 'backbone of our parishes' (0:02) The narrator offers depressing statistics about the state of elder loneliness in America, including one statistic that shows up to a quarter of those 65 and older are considered “socially isolated,” which comes with its own set of health risks. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these trends. (1:51) One Family of Parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit has decided to do something about this, building community by starting with the heads of families — seniors. The movement began with Pope Francis declaring a worldwide celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on the fourth Sunday in July. (2:55) Cindy Portis, Christian service coordinator at St. Colette Parish in Livonia and evangelical charity coordinator for the Northwest Wayne 2 Family of Parishes, talks about the importance of engaging seniors at the parish level. Portis contends its this group that's likely to evangelize their family members. (4:09) Portis describes a new senior group at the Family of Parishes, called “Seasoned Saints.” Portis explains the significance of the name and describes its purpose. (5:22) At the first meeting in March, attendees were visibly excited, Portis said. For many, it was the first chance to get out of isolation after a long COVID winter. The group got to work planning activities and outings throughout the year, including monthly themes. (8:41) Eighty-three people showed up to the first meeting, ages 68 to 101. Portis talks about the collective wisdom of the group, which combined holds a wealth of knowledge and experience from decades of life lessons. (10:00) Liam Neary and his wife, Charlotte, were among the attendees. In their 80s, the couple describe themselves as “roamin' Catholics” but say they've found a home within the group at St. Colette. (12:15) Liam and Charlotte volunteered during the COVID-19 pandemic to call and check in on lonely seniors, including those in hospice. They describe themselves as “lucky,” because they still have each other. (12:41) Sandy MacLeod, 82, of St. Kenneth Parish in Plymouth, describes the companionship she found with “Seasoned Saints.” MacLeod lost her husband in 2007, and was never able to have children. To her, the group is a breath of fresh air. (15:03) The narrator describes the value of seniors to the Catholic community, the glue holding the parish together. They are volunteers, family matriarchs and patriarchs, and faithful prayer warriors who hold their church in prayer. As the narrator says, “Today, let's celebrate them.” Reporting, script and narration by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by our friends at Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Pre-planning your Catholic funeral is a gift of love for those you cherish. To learn more about pre-planning to prepare those you care about for this journey, visit CFCSdetroit.org. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

A post-abortive couple describes the healing, forgiveness and peace they found through Rachel's Vineyard retreat (0:01) Beth Bauer, who coordinates Rachel's Vineyard retreats for post-abortive men and women in southeast Michigan, talks about the importance of encountering people who've suffered hurt, trauma and pain by choosing abortion, helping heal their spiritual and psychological wounds. (3:39) Listeners are introduced to Anne Marie and David Sauve, a married couple of 37 years who have three daughters and attend Holy Spirit Parish in Shields, Mich. When the couple met in college, however, they were typical young people — attending parties and living carefree existences. After a few months of dating and sleeping together, Anne Marie became pregnant. (5:45) Separately, Anne Marie and David fretted about the situation, fearing what the news would mean for their lives, careers and even future together. Anne Marie, who grew up Catholic, was ashamed of what her parents would think. She was also fearful of losing David, who feared the same thing — though he admits he didn't communicate that. (10:35) Believing it was the only way to “dial back the clock,” the couple decided to pursue an abortion — though neither of them felt completely comfortable with the decision. Anne Marie describes the operation as the “darkest moment of my life.” Through tears, she describes the emotion, pain and trauma of her abortion, adding it did not have the effect the couple had hoped. (13:45) Kathleen Wilson, pro-life coordinator for the Archdiocese of Detroit, describes the efforts of the Church today to provide healing ministries for men and women like David and Anne Marie, particularly the U.S. bishops' “Walking with Moms in Need” initiative and programs such as Rachel's Vineyard. (16:33) After their abortion, David and Anne Marie sought to make changes in their lives, becoming more involved in their faith and even making vows of celibacy to each other until they were married in 1985. But after several decades and three daughters, the pain of the couple's abortion remained. (18:20) One day, while driving to work, David heard an interview with Bauer on the radio, during which she discussed Rachel's Vineyard retreats for post-abortive men and women. He pitched the idea to a hesitant Anne Marie, and the couple decided to go. (19:13) The couple describes their experience during the retreat, which they describe as a place of hospitality, comfort and mercy. Anne Marie describes some of the sensory experiences provided, which are intended to help the couple face their decision and heal with Jesus' help. (21:19) Anne Marie describes a particularly moving moment in which she and David are encouraged to imagine their child “standing in a field of flowers.” The couple is encouraged to name their child, write a letter to him or her, and imaging them standing with the Lord in heaven. The experience allows the Sauves to grieve. (26:28) In another segment, David and Anne Marie are encouraged to seek forgiveness from the Lord, their child and from each other. (27:28) The couple describes how the retreat completely changed their outlook on life, so much so that now, when couples come to Rachel's Vineyard seeking comfort and solace, they are the ones providing it as volunteers. Reporting by Gabriella Patti; narration by Leah Butalid; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by our friends at Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Pre-planning your Catholic funeral is a gift of love for those you cherish. To learn more about pre-planning to prepare those you care about for this journey, visit CFCSdetroit.org. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Inspired by his life, a group of young adults wrote, directed, cast and performed an original musical about St. Ignatius of Loyola (0:11) When Paul Center, a 33-year-old Catholic and automotive engineer from Rochester Hills, and his friends discovered they had some free time during the COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to write a musical. (1:29) Center recruited his sister, Danielle, and friend Dylan, and the three — who share an artistic background — decided to brainstorm ideas to bring their faith to the stage. Along with Thomas Abbot and Josh Ross, the group originally wanted to make a skit about saints “hanging out in heaven, telling each other's stories.” But a certain saint came to the foreground. (3:36) St. Ignatius of Loyola's story resonated with the group, who saw in the founder of the Jesuits a saint with a particularly 21st century story: He loved to sing and dance and fight. A young soldier, he found God only after a battle injury shattered his leg. (4:41) Dylan and some of the cast members describe St. Ignatius' story, relating with his “messy” life. Miriam Miller, who plays an evil spirit named Seren in the musical, talks about St. Ignatius' doubts — something every millennial can relate to. (6:37) The cast brainstorms how to capture St. Ignatius' story in a way that helps bring audience members closer to God. The play took two years to write, cast, rehearse and ultimately perform May 21-22. (7:54) Jake Rapanotti, the lead playing St. Ignatius for act one, describes the “bait and switch” that led him to accept the role, despite feeling out of place. Jake and Miriam describe the challenges and joys of their parts. (13:33) Paul and the crew promote the show through word of mouth, social media and church bulletins, preparing for the big day, which finally arrives with a packed house at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Sterling Heights. (14:35) Audience members tell Detroit Catholic how much they loved the musical, and how much they learned about St. Ignatius' life. (16:24) Paul talks about the goal of “Shattered,” which is to evangelize in the modern world. Rather than the typical young adult “food and fellowship” events, he says the musical brought the cast and crew — and hopefully the audience — closer to a relationship with God. Reporting and narration by Karla Dorweiler; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by our friends at Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Pre-planning your Catholic funeral is a gift of love for those you cherish. To learn more about pre-planning to prepare those you care about for this journey, visit CFCSdetroit.org Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

How one woman's inspiration to pray for her priest launched an archdiocese-wide movement of spiritual support (0:01) Fr. John Kopson, pastor of St. Anne Parish in Warren, describes a homily he once heard describing the priesthood as analogous to the military. If priests are the soldiers of the Church, the “boots on the ground,” they can only be effective if they have “air support” — i.e., the prayers of the faithful uplifting and supporting them. (2:36) Mindy DeWitt, a member of Divine Child Parish in Dearborn, recalls a realization she had one day about how hard priests work and how much they sacrifice for their flocks. The thought stuck with DeWitt, who made it her personal mission to pray for priests and make little sacrifices for them, too. (5:10) After reading a Vatican document about the importance of Eucharistic adoration and holy hours to pray for the sanctification of priests, DeWitt contacted Fr. Kopson with an idea for a new apostolate, “Parishioners for Priests,” that would be devoted to spiritually adopting priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit. (6:41) Through the apostolate, DeWitt and her husband printed prayer cards, launched social media pages and developed a “Priest of the Day” initiative to pray, by name, for one priest of the archdiocese each day. (7:25) DeWitt describes the “Adopt a Priest” initiative, which invites parishioners to anonymously pray for a specific priest, chosen at random. The priest is given a card telling him he's been spiritually adopted, and receives the consolation of knowing someone — even if he doesn't know who — is praying for him every day. (8:22) Fr. Kopson describes what it's like as a priest to be spiritually “adopted,” including the great sense of peace knowing his ministry — as hard as it is sometimes — isn't being undertaken alone. (10:05) DeWitt describes the overwhelming response to the program from both parishioners and priests since it was launched in 2017. (12:31) The narrator talks about how the program is especially relevant in 2022, when the Archdiocese of Detroit is undertaking a Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations. Fr. Kopson says the devil wants to discourage men from considering the priesthood, but that a year of prayer is exactly what's needed. (16:38) Fr. Kopson issues a “call to arms” to parishioners of the archdiocese to spiritually support their priests through prayer, sacrifice and love. Reporting by Daniel Meloy; script and narration by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by our friends at Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Pre-planning your Catholic funeral is a gift of love for those you cherish. To learn more about pre-planning to prepare those you care about for this journey, visit CFCSdetroit.org Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

How can sacred music evangelize? Can drums and chant coexist in the same Church? And what does it mean to have 'unity without uniformity'? (0:38) Horst Buchholz, Ph.D., director of sacred music for the Archdiocese of Detroit, explains why St. Augustine's famous saying, “He who sings prays twice,” is actually a misquote. The narrator introduces the topic: Why does sacred music matter? (3:32) Buchholz discusses the psychology of music, including research that shows people choose their churches for one of two reasons: the quality of the music, and the quality of the preaching. The narrator introduces a survey of Archdiocese of Detroit parishioners revealing local Catholics' preferences in sacred music. (7:23) Buchholz discusses the Second Vatican Council's approach to sacred music, including its tradition of inculturation as well as its insistence that the pipe organ, chant and the use of Latin are “specially suited to the Roman liturgy,” while allowing for “unity without uniformity.” (8:26) Wassim Sarweh, organist and music director at Old St. Mary's Parish in Greektown, talks about the other-worldly qualities of Gregorian chant, the Church's ancient musical language. Sarweh talks about how chant is different from other types of sacred music, and even has the power to make converts. (12:40) Listeners are introduced to Santiago Fernandez, music director of the Church of the Holy Family in Novi, one of the largest multicultural (Spanish and English) parishes in the archdiocese. Fernandez discusses how a truly bilingual approach to sacred music brings the parish together in a profound way. (16:45) Keir Ward, music director for Sacred Heart Parish in Detroit, talks about the impact of Gospel music on the African-American community. A lifelong Catholic, Ward has worked to incorporate the Gospel style — traditionally a Protestant tradition — into the city's Catholic worship experience. (19:32) Ward discusses the deeply meaningful history of Gospel, which has its roots in Afro-spirituals sung by slaves, and what that history means for today's music. (22:06) We meet Josh Ross, music director at St. Anastasia Parish in Troy, where contemporary, upbeat Christian music is played during a 5 p.m. Sunday evening “young adult” Mass. Ross discusses what drew him to the contemporary style as a young man. (23:47) Ross addresses the opinion held by some that guitars and drums have no place in the liturgy, insisting that his role as a music minister is to help people to pray. (27:02) Susan Lindquist, director of the Cathedral Choir Academy of Detroit, talks about what Catholics can learn about music from children. The children she teaches don't have a preferred style, Lindquist says, but love learning and singing all types. It's important to foster a love of sacred music in children so they can grow up to take their “rightful place in the Church.” (29:44) Ward concludes the podcast with a story about a woman who found her faith again despite personal struggles with the help of an old Gospel song, “God has smiled on me.” Reporting, script and narration by Michael Stechschulte; production by Ron Pangborn. This episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by our friends at Alliance Catholic Credit Union. For over 60 years, Alliance Catholic Credit Union has provided Catholics in Michigan with trusted financial services inspired by Catholic values. When you join Alliance Catholic Credit Union, you become a member of a financial institution that supports Catholic education, Catholic Charities, and Catholic parishes around the state. Visit AllianceCatholic.com and join online today. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Four women religious tell their stories about what brought them to the convent — and why sisterhood is still a vocation worth considering (0:14) We meet Sr. Nancyann Turner, OP, a member of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 60 years. She hints that over that time, her life has never been what she'd describe as “boring.” (2:21) The listener learns about National Catholic Sisters Week. Begun in 2015 and celebrated March 8-14, the week honors women religious for their faith, dedication and service to the Church and humanity. (3:05) We learn about Sr. Nancyann's vocation, which began when Catholic nuns and sisters were much more common than they are today. Sr. Nancyann describes the evolution of religious life since her first profession at age 18 — including her own transformation. (5:59) After recounting her many stops and ministries, Sr. Nancyann describes her passion project, the Rosa Parks Children and Youth Program, which she founded 20 years ago. The program helps inner-city youths resist violence and become the best version of themselves through art, dance, music and education. (8:20) Listeners are introduced to Sr. Felicity Marie Madigan, CSSF, a younger sister in her mid-40s. Sr. Felicity's vocation started as a child, when she and her twin were surrounded by religious sisters growing up. Sr. Felicity describes a pivotal moment in her life — her father's diagnosis with cancer — and how that impacted her decision to enter the convent. (12:30) Sr. Felicity describes her ministry as a combination of prayer and work — just like St. Francis of Assisi, whose charism the Felicians emulate. She describes her work with the Deo Gratias Café, an outreach program at St. Jude Parish in Detroit, as a manifestation of her thankfulness to God for her vocation. (15:46) Sr. Carla Reyna, a 35-year-old member of a new religious community, the Women of Jesus' Merciful Passion, enters the story. Sr. Carla describes the fledgling community's commitment to a ministry of prayer and hospitality through the Shrine of Jesus the Divine Mercy in Clinton Township. (19:35) Sr. Carla describes how, as a young person entering religious life in the 21st century, her decision wasn't accepted by everyone. As a college student, she had questions about life and faith, but a reckoning with “truth” changed her perspective. (22:03) Sr. Carla's decision caused her to lose friends, but she doesn't regret it. She prays for them, and recounts the many blessings of religious life — including reactions from those she meets for the first time. (24:11) We meet a fourth woman religious, Sr. Dominic Maria St. Michael, OP, a member of the Cloistered Dominican Sisters at the Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament in Farmington Hills. Sr. Dominic and about two dozen other sisters spend their lives in prayer and community, interceding for the world. (26:03) The narrator describes the cloistered nuns' typical day, which, despite the stereotype of cloistered life, is anything but “peace and quiet.” (27:44) Sr. Dominic discusses the importance of the prayer apostolate, expressing her hope that others will learn more about the nuns' way of life and imitate their prayer — just as they are imitating Jesus' prayer. (30:43) The reporter asks Sr. Dominic for her response to the notion that “contemplative life must be so boring.” Sr. Dominic laughs. They don't know what they're talking about, she says. Reporting by Casey McCorry; script by Michael Stechschulte; narration by Emily Mentock; production by Ron Pangborn This episode is sponsored by Michigan Catholic Conference. Visit micatholic.org/signup to join the Catholic Advocacy Network. You'll receive email updates and action steps to have your Catholic voice heard on bills in the Michigan House and Senate that impact human dignity and the common good. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

So that, as they say, is a wrap.  2021 in its P.  Season 4 ended with episode 52 and it aired live on 30 Dec 2021 on Rebel Rock Radio.  It was a wonderful show featuring music released in 2021.   I ran out of time and should definitely have done a 4-hour show.  My biggest disappointment was not having enough time to play the title track from Deangersmith's amazing album Lead Us To Your Taker (Disable the Corrupt)  or what I consider to be the best SA release this year, a gem by metal outfit Sunken State called Solace in Solitude.  Other noticeable exceptions were Mastodon and Trivium and glaringly Dee Snider.  So with those apologies out the way and a commitment to fixing that in 2022 let's have a quick summing up.  The show kicked off fittingly with Tom Morello (feat Bring Me The Horizon) and a track called 'Let's Get this Party Started'.  From there we continued with Alice Cooper's 'Hanging By a Thread' off Detroit Stories and wound our way through US and UK releases to our first SA release, Albert Frost's title track 'Sacred Sound'.  Other SA talent featured included Dan Patlansky with 'Hounds Loose', Roland Suttie with 'Messages in My Head', and a stunning track from a band called Imagine&Nation out of Cape Town.  The song was called 'Rivers and Dreams' off an EP called Never Be Quiet.  I am hoping for more material from these guys in 2022.  They definitely got an additional sale on iTunes last night and well deserved too.  We checked out Nibs Van Der Spuy and Guy Buttery off Live in Lisbon.  Exodus put out the best seriously heavy album in my view, we took a listen to 'Elitist'.  Gary Holt has done amazing work on this album.  The last hour was a rush to get to the 6 tracks that really rounded out 2021 as a fantastic year in music.  My favourite SA song was 'Beautiful Evolution' by Springbok Nude Girls and my best overall song was 'My Love Remains' by Ayron Jones.  It's reminiscent of 'Purple Rain' and it's loaded with emotion and has an awesome solo and just hits the spot.  Comments on the Whatsapp line pretty much confirmed this song as being exceptionally good.  The L.A. Maybe, Smith / Kotzen, and Neil Young were in my top 5 and I gave 2nd favourite to Volbeat and played 'Wait A Minute My Girl' before closing off with my personal album of 2021, Doom Crew Inc from Black Label Society.  'Farewell Ballad' off this seriously good album closed a great year in music and marked the conclusion of Season 4 of The Story of Rock and Roll Radio Show.  Thanks for all the support and I hope to see you for Season 5.     Artists featured:  Tom Morello, Alice Cooper, Thunder, L.A. Guns, U.D.O., Albert Frost, Blaze Bayley, Joe Bonamassa, Gojira, Buckcherry, Todd la Torre, Billy Gibbons, Dan Patlansky, Image&Nation, Greta Van Fleet, Exodus, Me & That Man, Ricky Warwick, Michael Schenker, Iron Maiden, KK's Priest, Nibs Van Der Spuy & Guy Buttery, Roland Suttie, Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros, Foo Fighters, The Stranglers, The Pretty Reckless, Seether, Serj Tankian, Smith / Kotzen, The L.A. Maybe, Springbok Nude Girls, Ayron Jones, Volbeat, Neil Young, Black Label Society 

Another day another podcast, SJD talks about his experiences in Detroit and he also explains how Detroit isn't as bad as people think. Thank you everyone who is listening!!! My YouTube is: youtube.com/sjdunham feel free to subscribe!

Alice Cooper says when a hard rock band plays in Detroit, audiences expect a show that will “knock their faces off.” The singer's love of Detroit — especially the hard rock scene of the ‘60s and ‘70s — is at the core of his latest album, Detroit Stories. In his conversation with Tom Power, Cooper transports us back to that time and place with stories about hanging out with Iggy Pop, The Who and one of his “best buddies,” Jimi Hendrix.

John Daraban shares his testimony of being a soul so far gone to the point of extreme hopelessness, led back onto the path of Christ through visions at St. Lawrence, an appearance from the Blessed Mother and Solanus Casey. Show notes: (00:10) The narrator gives a preface to the story being shared on the Detroit Stories podcast, accrediting the production and hard work all to John Daraban, who will be sharing his testimony. (2:02) John describes what his home life and faith life looked like in his early upbringing. From his brother's diverging interests of the faith to sharing his break up with a high school sweetheart, he walks the listeners through the history of his early years. (04:29) The narrator tells how John's brother Rick begins to turn his life around for his son, Cody. Tragically, John gets into a devastating car accident, losing his brother Rick, and begins to cling to destructive coping mechanisms. This leads to the destruction of a mentally, physically and spiritually healthy life. (06:14) As the drugs began to take over, John's soul became more and more lost. He began tirelessly searching for something to give meaning to his life, but looking in the wrong places--the bottom of a bottle, or the next high. He quickly began to lose everything, submitting to self-induced homelessness as his addiction habits became more demanding. (08:09) The narrator introduces an intense spiritual experience John has one freezing night spent homeless. John's life was spared that night and he had a vision that he was inside of St. Lawerence's church. Although he had never been there or even knew how to get there, his heart yearned to find a way and live “to be more.” (10:54) John's first impactful spiritual experience led him to desire sobriety, struggling to control his addictions in AA for three to five years. He needed something greater to help him overcome these struggles. One night spent at his parents' home, The Blessed Mother appeared to him saying, “Your mother cannot lose another son.” From that moment, he never touched drugs or alcohol again. (15: 58) Sober John was doing better, but still was struggling to return to church, until one day, Fr. Solanus Casey appeared to him in a dream saying, “Come find me.” Shortly after, John saw Fr. Solanus, the monk he dreamt of, appeared on TV and decided to venture out to his center in Detroit. (17:47) The narrator shares that the John that entered the doors of the Fr. Solanus Casey center church for the very first time was seldom seen outside church after. He elaborates on John's life going forward and how he strives to live his life “All for Jesus.”

Chatting with Mr. Cooper about his new record Detroit Stories, kicking off his 2021 tour in Atlantic City, setlists, golf, and more!

Dcn. Steve Morello was uniquely positioned to serve the Lord and the American people in the aftermath of the tragedies of September 11th, 2001. Show notes: (0:23) Dcn. Steve Morello pondered and prayed about why God had brought him to his job, until one day, six weeks into his tenure as General Counsel for the United States Army, when the answer became very clear. (1:30) We learn about Dcn. Steve's background in law and what brought him to his position as the army's General Counsel. (4:06) We discover more about what the Chief Legal Officer for the Department of the Army does, and what working in the Pentagon overseeing nearly 5,000 lawyers was like. (5:50) Dcn. Steve talks about flying to Virginia Beach on September 10th, 2001 for an onboarding seminar — and about his discovery there of the attack on the Pentagon on September 11th. (7:26) We discover the state of the Pentagon and the landscape to which Dcn. Steve returned on September 12th. He shares about his responsibilities in recovering from the event, both as General Counsel and as a deacon. (11:44) Dcn. Steve shares his experience celebrating Mass on the side of the Pentagon in the aftermath of the attack, and the profound encounter with the Lord he'd had through the eyes and experiences of the relief workers in attendance. (13:48) Dcn. Steve reaffirms the life-changing impact that Mass made on his ministry today throughout our archdiocese.

In today's episode of #UnderdogBites, The Host of True Underdog Podcast, Jayson Waller is joined with another dear friend and PowerHome Solar Regional Director of Sales, Elmondo King as they dive into Saturday Substance and share some fun memories. You'll get to see a different side to the CEO of Powerhome Solar, Jayson Waller. Not only is he a successful entrepreneur and podcaster, he's a family man. Hear about his self-motivated drive to overcome his insecurities and become selfless on his path. Be Inspired as Jayson gives listeners a sneak peak into his book of self-reflection stacked with 8 principles in changing your life, worksheets to create your own map, and how to keep on top of your game! It's all Real Life Stories! It's You vs You! Whether you're an entrepreneur, a mother, an inspiring chef, or simply looking for a change, Then Own Your Power. “It's a Reflection of everything I've been through to give guidance and key steps to people in order to live a life with zero excuses” - Jayson Waller     Highlights:   Broke days in the trailer park and how he dealt with it Moving across 5 high schools and being an outcast Issues with his family, including his parents and brother Addicted to winning and being competitive. Controlling his future and surrounding himself with positivity “There no work-life balance, only life” Realistic goal setting to success Hear about stories about the Bikers in Detroit, and what went down When Jayson and Kevin rolled through Compton. Jayson shares his passion for speaking! OWN YOUR POWER: No Excuses. No Bullshit. Your time is now  Warning: This book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse-makers and haters!     Sponsored by - Sizz | Policygenius Siiz's new product Flow is a breakthrough new mouth spray made with a proprietary blend of All-Natural ingredients Made Specifically for Entrepreneurs. w: siiz.life/trueunderdog   Policygenius provides free quotes tailored to your needs with support from licensed agents, helping you get insurance coverage fast so you can get on with life. w: policygenius.com     Social Media:   Follow True Underdog on IG: https://www.instagram.com/true_underdog Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam/ Follow Jayson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysonWaller Follow Jayson on Clubhouse: @Jaysonwaller Follow Jayson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaysonWallerBAM Check out The True Underdog website: www.https://trueunderdog.com/ https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ Reach out to Jayson directly at: Jayson@trueunderdog.com     Timestamps:   00:00:30 - Introduction 00:00:59 - Jayson Chilling with White Boy Rick 00:03:204 - Rapid Fire Qs for Jayson…. 00:06:40 - Being starstruck 00:08:00 - When Barry Sanders met PowerHome Solar 00:09:03 - Morning Routine and Cryotherapy  00:12:08 - The reincarnation of Jayson 00:12:55 - Jayson's superpower of choice... 00:14:33 - Jayson and Cologne 00:15:47 - The Perception when Jayson didn't have money  00:20:10 - How to stay motivated and on task 00:23:05 - How to identify the right people to have in your circle  00:27:35 - Hitting 6-figures early in the 20s - The journey to the top! 00:30:33 - Most humbling experiences of Jayson 00:37:00 - ADVERTISEMENT 00:39:00 - Have you ever been struck with grief? 00:45:00 - Jayson's Day to Day - “It's about Memories, not Time.” 00:49:18 - Jayson's debut book - OWN YOUR POWER! 00:49:30 - The Mindset behind Own Your Power? 00:51:53 - The target audience for the new book: Own Your Power? 00:53:56 - What's next for Jayson after Own Your Power? 00:55:16 - What can't Jayson live without? 00:59:13 - Can Jayson cook? 01:01:15 - Jayson's go-to restaurants in Michigan 01:01:40 - Detroit Stories... 01:06:32 - Going to Compton with Kevin 01:10:50 - Kevin gets a yellow card at an NFL game 01:12:50 - Kevin strikes again… and gambles... 01:13:40 - Final Words…. 

In today's episode of #UnderdogBites, The Host of True Underdog Podcast, Jayson Waller is joined with another dear friend and PowerHome Solar Regional Director of Sales, Elmondo King as they dive into Saturday Substance and share some fun memories.You'll get to see a different side to CEO of Powerhome Solar, Jayson Waller. Not only is he a successful entrepreneur and podcaster, he's a family man. Hear about his self-motivated drive to overcome his insecurities and become self-less on his path.Be Inspired as Jayson gives listeners a sneak peak into his book of self-reflection stacked with 8 principles in changing your life, worksheets to create your own map, and how to keep on top of your game! It's all Real Life Stories! It's You vs You! Whether you're an Entrepreneur, a mother, an inspiring chef, or simply looking for change, Then Own Your Power.“It's a Reflection of everything I've been through to give guidanceand key steps to people in order to live a life with zero excuses”- Jayson Waller  Highlights: Broke days in the trailer park and how he dealt with itMoving across 5 high schools and being an outcastIssues with his family, including his parents and brotherAddicted to winning and being competitive.Controlling his future and surrounding himself with positivity“There no work life balance, only life”Realistic goal setting to successHear about stories about the Bikers in Detroit, and what went downWhen Jayson and Kevin rolled through Compton.Jayson shares about his passion for speaking!OWN YOUR POWER: No Excuses. No Bullshit. Your time is now Warning: This Book is not suitable for pessimists, excuse makers and haters!  Sponsored by - Sizz | PolicygeniusSiiz's new product Flow is a breakthrough new mouth spray made with a proprietary blend of All-Natural ingredients Made Specifically for Entrepreneurs.w: siiz.life/trueunderdog Policygenius provides free quotes tailored to your needs with support from licensed agents, helping you get insurance coverage fast so you can get on with life.w: policygenius.com  Social Media: Follow True Underdog on IG: https://www.instagram.com/true_underdogFollow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/Follow Jayson on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam/Follow Jayson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysonWallerFollow Jayson on Clubhouse: @JaysonwallerFollow Jayson on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JaysonWallerBAMCheck out The True Underdog website: www.https://trueunderdog.com/https://www.jaysonwaller.com/Reach out to Jayson directly at: Jayson@trueunderdog.com  Timestamps: 00:00:30 - Introduction00:00:59 - Jayson Chilling with White Boy Rick00:03:204 - Rapid Fire Qs for Jayson….00:06:40 - Being starstruck00:08:00 - When Barry Sanders met PowerHome Solar00:09:03 - Morning Routine and Cryotherapy  00:12:08 - The reincarnation of Jayson00:12:55 - Jayson's superpower of choice...00:14:33 - Jayson and Cologne00:15:47 - The Perception when Jayson didn't have money  00:20:10 - How to stay Motivated and on task00:23:05 - How to identify the right people to have in your circle  00:27:35 - Hitting 6-figures early in 20s - The journey to the top!00:30:33 - Most humbling experiences of Jayson00:37:00 - ADVERTISEMENT00:39:00 - Have you ever been struck with grief?00:45:00 - Jayson's Day to Day - “It's about Memories, not Time.”00:49:18 - Jayson's debut book - OWN YOUR POWER!00:49:30 - The Mindset behind Own Your Power?00:51:53 - The target audience for the new book: Own Your Power?00:53:56 - What's next for Jayson after Own Your Power?00:55:16 - What can't Jayson live without?00:59:13 - Can Jayson cook?01:01:15 - Jayson's go-to restaurants in Michigan01:01:40 - Detroit Stories...01:06:32 - Going to Compton with Kevin01:10:50 - Kevin gets a yellow card at an NFL game01:12:50 - Kevin strikes again… and gambles...01:13:40 - Final Words….   Fun Facts about Jayson: ● He Loves Yeezy's!● Invictus Creed Cologne is his #1 choice● A master chef of ramen noodles and grilled cheese sandwiches!   Get to know Jayson Waller Quotes: “I couldn't look good so I needed to smell good!!“If you ever see me running, you better run yourself!”“You've have to plan life like you have a pack of Aces”“If I can do it, anyone can!”“Motivation is temporary, inspiration is forever!”"Love your Haters!" BAM!

Throughout a year of immense impact on society's mental health, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan has ensured that all those who seek help and care are able to find it. Show notes: (0:17) We meet Lisa Elia, a behavioral health therapist at Catholic Charities, who introduces the symptoms of grief and loss that many teens and young adults have exhibited throughout the stretch of the pandemic. (3:27) We learn more about the state of mental health across the nation before the onset of COVID-19, and how the mental health care providers on the frontlines of the pandemic are struggling to avoid burnout themselves. (4:21) Lisa discusses the collective trauma people have experienced, with depression and anxiety spiking across all ages and demographics. She stresses the need to examine society in terms of trauma response and to refocus the way we think individually. (7:24) Jackie Smith, Clinical Director at Catholic Charities, talks about how their team of therapists has ensured that the 30% increase in clients they've seen during the pandemic have all been seen and cared for. She talks, too, about the need for new habits and routines to aid stability. (8:44) Lisa shares her belief that many people have turned back to faith during these difficulties, and emphasizes that the pandemic has changed the way we turn to our own support systems and increase mindfulness in our lives. (10:40) Lisa and Jackie stress the importance of talking about the losses in order to avoid minimizing our collective and individual experiences. In order to really get through something, they encourage, we have to feel it first. (12:29) Jackie commends the team of therapists at Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, expressing her gratitude and amazement at this group of professionals who are committed to helping those in need.

In episode 9 of the GSGEDM Behind-The-Scenes podcast, Reggie, David, and Jennifer, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, dive into the legacy of the Charivari Festival in Detroit. In its 8th year, the Charivari Festival hosts arts and music to celebrate all things dance and Detroit, supporting the local community. Hear from Charivari's co-creator, Todd Johnson, his daughter, artist and DJ Carmen Johnson, known as sillygirlcarmen, and Paul Lesley and Sterling Jones, the men behind the band A Number of Names who created the 1981 hit, “Sharevari.”-Check out Charivari Festival:https://www.charivaridetroit.com/-Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself some GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/ -Get connected with Carmen Johnson, sillygirlcarmen:http://www.introducingcarmen.com/-Listen to A Number of Names!https://soundcloud.com/kelly-salaam-899815016/tracksListen to ‘Sharevari' by A Number of Names':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeF0xTdHPfA-Check out Fusicology:https://www.fusicology.com/-Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/- Check out Reggie Doke's new album Electronic Dreams:https://reggiedokes.bandcamp.com/album/electronic-dreams-Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:https://www.blmdetroit.com/-Support Detroit Will Breathe:https://detroitwillbreathe.info/-Support Black Lives Matter:https://blacklivesmatter.com/-Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!https://output.com/

Alice Cooper talks about returning to his Motor City roots with Detroit Stories, an album inspired by the Detroit hard rock scene of the late '60s and early '70s. Guitarist Wayne Kramer of the MC5 reveals the secrets of one of rock 'n' roll's most enduring anthems, Kick Out The Jams. Animator Domee Shi discusses her Oscar-winning Pixar short, Bao, and how the ideas for it came straight from her childhood home in Toronto. Musician Neal Sugarman looks back on Amy Winehouse's final album, Back To Black, as he celebrates its strong and spirited creator.

Sergio Lopez and Giovanni Vitale have a goal to empower men to join the conversation on Natural Family Planning. Show notes: (0:03) We meet Sergio and Juanita Lopez and learn about their introduction to — and immediate skepticism of — Natural Family Planning. We also learn that their marriage faced trouble, and they were considering divorce when Juanita suggested NFP as a way to reconnect. (2:35) Sergio talks about the struggles he and Juanita were facing and their decision to try Natural Family Planning. Sergio was skeptical at first, but he shares how it illuminated the disconnect that he and Juanita were feeling and equipped them to start overcoming it. (6:18) Juanita and Sergio become certified NFP instructors; they also begin a Spanish course to remove barriers to the NFP Creighton model that the Spanish-speaking community previously faced. (8:08) Nicole Joyce, the Archdiocese's Natural Family Planning Coordinator, discusses NFP's main goals and how it can place the responsibility for pregnancy and childcare on both the husband and wife. We learn, too, about the gender disparity in interest in NFP and how a group of men in the Archdiocese of Detroit are working to shift that gap. (10:33) Giovanni Vitale, co-founder of Whole Mission, discusses the mutual understanding of shared responsibility that is integral for couples and families to thrive. He talks about the importance of praying with one's spouse about the Lord's call for the family, which begins with having a formed conscience. He also shares practical ways that men can become involved with fertility management. (15:00) Nicole talks about the earliest ways sexual responsibility can be formed and Natural Family Planning can be promoted, and the importance of discernment and intention in fertility discussions.

Alice Cooper continues to reinvent himself and continues to produce fantastic music and in this interview we talk about Bread Crumbs the EP and Detroit Stories the Album with amazing players like Wayne Kramer of MC5, Johnny "Bee" Badanjek of Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels & Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad fame.  Alice talks about having dinner Elton John & Bernie Taupin and they reminisced about playing in Detroit back in the day for $3.  We ask Alice Cooper about his car collection and it's a great part of the interview you have to hear because it's so so so good.  Alice talks about his famous manager Shep Gordon and what a great manager and human being Shep is and to this day they still don't have a contract !!!! Alice Cooper is back on the road and you need to see him and Ace Frehley of KISS is opening the show !!!    Recommended Music: ALL Alice Cooper catalog  and "Detroit City 2020" off the Detroit Stories Album 

Ederique Goudia is on a mission to rescue the lost food of Detroit and turn it into beautiful meals for the city's food insecure population. Show notes: (0:22) Ederique Goudia is a chef, activist, and parishioner at St. Augustine-St. Monica Parish with a deep love of the people and community in both the parish and the city of Detroit. (4:16) We learn of the many organizations Ederique works with to help prevent food waste and feed the hungry, as well as how her love of food and gardening was fostered from childhood through time spent with her grandfather. (8:58) Ederique talks about her earliest experiences cooking and how food became a way to share love and build community in her southern Louisiana town. She mentions her childhood dreams of running a restaurant and the beauty she has found in the gardens of Detroit. (12:59) We hear of the reality of food insecurity in the city of Detroit. Enter Make Food Not Waste — a nonprofit that rescues food that would otherwise have been wasted and creates beautiful, upcycled meals for the food insecure. (15:52) Raphael Wright, Edrique's friend, colleague, and fellow advocate in the fight against food insecurity, reflects on the impact Make Food Not Waste had during the pandemic — and especially during the holiday season. (17:59) Make Food Not Waste finds great success, having prepared 5,000 meals during Thanksgiving and 6,000 meals during Christmas. The organization provides 90 families per week with meals they can be proud to put on their tables. Links from this episode: Detroit Free Press Chevy Dealers Food Fighters (https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/mark-kurlyandchik/2021/03/10/ederique-goudia-gabriel-hall-detroit-chef-food-fighter/4448603001/) In the Business of Food (https://www.facebook.com/IBFDetroit) FoodLab Detroit (https://foodlabdetroit.com/) Detroit Food Academy (https://detroitfoodacademy.org/) Whitney Plantation (https://www.whitneyplantation.org/) Keep Growing Detroit (http://detroitagriculture.net/) Make Food Not Waste (https://www.makefoodnotwaste.org/)

Alice Cooper joins Eddie to talk about his latest album, Detroit Stories, then Eddie talks to Maria and Chris from In This Moment about their music, their careers and much more! Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 2:00-4:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Volume Channel 106.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter and Instagram!

Discover Detroit's best kept secret: the oldest free clinic in America with a commitment to doing the right thing. Show notes: (1:12) In 1834, America's first free clinic — and Detroit's first hospital — was established to help those who'd contracted cholera. 100 years later, it became the Cabrini Clinic, a clinic focused on serving the poorest of the poor. (3:27) Nurse Practitioner Alisa Smith gives an example of how far patients come for help at Cabrini Clinic, Executive Director Tawana Neetles-Robinson shares how volunteer-based the clinic is, and we learn about the wide range of services they provide. (5:32) Former Executive Director Sr. Mary Ellen Howard talks about the clinic's founder, Fr. Clement Kern, and his vision for the clinic and commitment to serving the blue-collar community. (8:12) Neetles-Robinson discusses the effect the pandemic had on the clinic and how they were still able to rise to the occasion, not canceling even a single clinical session and remaining dedicated to their patients. She talks about the outreach the clinic did to ensure that patients with chronic conditions still received the care they needed. (12:38) Smith and Neetles-Robisnon share some of the successes of their outreach efforts, including a recent increase in patients coming to the clinic for care, and Smith reaffirms the compassionate nature of Cabrini Clinic, a place that strives, in Fr. Kern's image, to always do the right thing.

In episode 8 of the GSGEDM Behind-The-Scenes podcast, the GSGEDM Team appreciates Detroit for its local community and its international reach as a hub for dance music. Movement Festival has been the foundation of techno tourism in Detroit, since its beginnings as the Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2001. It is also the foundation of the GSGEDM film - shooting began there in 2011 to tell The Story of Detroit Techno. Movement encourages the Memorial Day Weekend pilgrimage that techno fans all over the world take to Detroit to get a taste of its one-of-a-kind dance music scene. It is that time of year again, and the team is longing for the techno-induced, party-packed weekend that makes for a magical time in Detroit. In honor of this, please come along on a Movement “meditation”, reminiscing with stories and memories from members of the GSGEDM team (David Grandison & Reggie Dokes), as well as Belgium's DJ Red D, Detroit journalist Gary Graff, and Fusicology's Asya Shein.-Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself some GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-Visit Hart Plaza and watch a DEMF recap video on MusicOrigins.orghttps://www.musicorigins.org/item/the-detroit-electronic-music-festival/-Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/ -Get connected with Detroit music journalist Gary Graff:https://twitter.com/GraffonMusic-Check out DJ Red D:https://www.facebook.com/djreddbelgiumwww.instagram.com/djreddbelgiumofficial-Learn more about Asya Shein:https://asyashein.com/bio/Check out Fusicology:https://www.fusicology.com/-Learn more about Movement:https://www.movement.us/https://twitch.tv/paxahau-Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/- Check out Reggie Doke's album i.heard.Love:https://reggiedokes.bandcamp.com/album/i-heard-love-Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:https://www.blmdetroit.com/-Support Detroit Will Breathe:https://detroitwillbreathe.info/-Support Black Lives Matter:https://blacklivesmatter.com/-Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!https://output.com/

Andy reviews the High School baseball and softball rankings. NASCAR and Major League Baseball were discussed next. Andy's "Soap Box" segment related to the "unwritten rules" of baseball. MLB's No Hitter's are now at Six....or maybe Seven? We are officially 25% of the way through the 2021 baseball season. Dan discusses his trip to the Rock and Roll Museum and Hall of Fame, and his trip to Cleveland. Tom Petty was the "person of the week". New albums and concert updates were next. Dan's "album of the week" is the 2021 "Detroit Stories" by Alice Cooper. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportsandsongs/message

Despite growing up in a country and time of harsh religious persecution, Fr. Fred Kalaj still found and fell in love with the Gospel — even to the point of hearing and answering his call to the priesthood. Show notes: (0:14) At just fifteen years old, Fr. Fred Kalaj was already pondering life's toughest questions: why are we here? What is our purpose? What is death, and what comes next? He searched for these answers in the books of great Russian, French, and American authors, but one unexpected text would have all the answers he needed. (4:11) Fr. Fred talks about the changes the Albanian government began implementing during the 1960s and how churches and towns were repurposed — or just destroyed altogether. Practicing religion in public became a jailable offense. (10:24) After an earthquake hit Fr. Fred's town of Shkodra, his brother, who works in construction, found a forbidden book tucked away in the debris of a local home. That book was the Gospel of Matthew, which he gave to Fred to read, and so many of Fr. Fred's questions finally had answers. (14:17) Fr. Fred has felt the call to the priesthood, and he found the opportunity to seek asylum away from Albania and work toward his vocation in the United States. (17:07) Fr. Fred reflects on the graces of reading the Gospels time and time again and the new insight one gleans from each new reading. He talks of his constant prayer to God to make his heart and spirit new everyday, so that his vocation may be more than just a routine job.

This week, Bushy and Metal Mike sit down to discuss Alice Cooper's February, 2021 release, Detroit Stories!  Is this album a return to form?  Or a complete flop?  PLUS, we read a couple Apple Podcast reviews.  Metal Mike has another "Metal Mike Meltdown", and the laughs abound!  All this and more, on this episode of The Plug Podcast!!!

Alice Cooper joined us on the Everblack Podcast to talk about his 28th studio album ‘Detroit Stories’ and the incredible way it was recorded with some of the cities legends, playing with Johnny Depp and Joe Perry in the Hollywood Vampires, how it feels to perform live with his daughter Calico and wife Sheryl, if he has considered a duets album with other shock rockers like Rob Zombie, his important lyrical messages to raise awareness about mental health, suicide and more!Alice Cooper - ‘Detroit Stories’ is OUT NOW through earMUSICOrder here : https://lnk.to/DetroitStoriesAU***EVERBLACK PODCAST***SUBSCRIBE and STREAM HERE: https://linktr.ee/EverblackPodcastwww.everblack.com.auwww.facebook.com/Everblackmedia Thanks to : Deathwish Hotrods & KustomsRW Promotion Blacklight AD Screenprinting Electric WitchEverblack theme and intro by Wade Norris from Our Last Enemy

When life threw Steve and Sue Francis challenge after challenge, faith in God was what helped them hope for better things. Show notes: (0:24) We hear testimony of a long-awaited Easter for the Francis family, whose business experienced a fire that left everything unsalvageable. (1:56) Meet Steve and Sue Francis, owners of the Country Smoke House in Almont, MI, and how what started as a hobby bloomed into a business of over 80 employees and national reach. (5:54) Cheryl, one of the Smoke House's employees, talks about the Francises are as employers, mentioning their dedication to and pride in their faith. (7:49) Steve and Sue face a series of challenges that flip their business — and their lives — on their heads. (10:10) After a fire that devastates the Smoke House, the Almont community gathered around Sue and Steve with parts to rebuild the building, hands to help work, and, most importantly, prayer. (14:58) The Smoke House reopens its doors to great success and support from the community, and Steve and Sue reflect on faith in God as the key thing that brought them through these trials.

On our very first episode, we discuss Alice Cooper's biggest hit of the era - "Poison"! We also dip into another single from the "Trash" album, "Bed of Nails", as well as a couple of songs from "Detroit Stories", "Our Love Will Change the World" and "Go Man Go". We manage to veer off and talk about Billy Squier's "Rock Me Tonite" for some reason, and one you may have forgotten about - Bad4Good's "Nineteen"! Watch video of our discussion, as well as the video clips and pictures we reference on the show along with us, on Patreon! Like Wet Tee Shirt Podcast on Facebook Follow Wet Tee Shirt Podcast on Twitter Follow Wet Tee Shirt Podcast on Instagram Wet Tee Shirt Podcast Merch via Spreadshirt! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wetteeshirtpodcast/support

We're joined by Brother Wayne Kramer from the MC5 for a testimonial about his incredible life and art. Crucial matters discussed include: the rise and fall of the MC5; growing up in the musical Mecca of Detroit, Michigan; falling on hard times and ultimately discovering his calling as an advocate for prison reform; the MC5's recent 50th anniversary tour; his work with his charity, Jail Guitar Doors; having his first "#1" through his collaboration with Alice Cooper on Alice's new LP, Detroit Stories; and much more. 

Meet Maddeline and Daris Bartolon — immigrants who got the miracle they prayed for, thanks to a community who decided they would be strangers no longer. Show notes: (0:09) We meet Maddeline Lopez Bartolon, a 15-year-old choir member and parishioner at St. Gabriel in Detroit, who lives with a genetic condition called rickets. (1:40) We learn about the Bartolon's home in San Marcos, Guatemala, and the urgency of their need to come to the United States for Maddeline's medical treatment. (3:58) Kevin Piecuch, Executive Director at Southwest Detroit Immigration and Refugee Center, talks about some of the obstacles that face individuals and families trying to emigrate to the United States — and how long that can take. (7:06) Enter: Strangers No Longer. We learn about the organization's goal to support immigrants and refugees, and how they rallied around Maddeline and Daris to help them remain in the United States at least long enough to complete Maddeline's treatment. (11:03) Daris talks about the experience of receiving the deportation order and how at a loss she was for how to take care of Maddeline. Kevin then comes on board to make the Bartolons' case to ICE. (14:35) Irma, Kevin, and other Strangers No Longer members made calls, wrote letters, and advocated on behalf of Daris and Maddeline to postpone their deportation and win a humanitarian parole for them. (16:59) Irma reflects on the moment they learned about the stay of deportation and what it meant for Maddeline and Daris. Kevin reflects on the change that a godly group of people can make when we raise our voices for a just cause. Links from this episode: Southwest Detroit Immigration and Refugee Center (https://detimmigrantcenter.com/) Strangers No Longer (https://strangersnolonger.org/)

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo', confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S. Paulo' desta terça-feira (06/04/21): Somente em 2021, pelo menos 18 companhias cancelaram operações que envolveriam um volume estimado de R$ 15 bilhões em novas ações. O recrudescimento da covid-19 no País e as incertezas sobre os rumos da política econômica têm levado companhias como Kalunga e Tok & Stok a adiar os planos de abertura de capital na Bolsa.  E mais: Metrópole: Até metade dos intubados por covid passa por diálise Política: Decisão de Gilmar expõe desgaste de Marques Internacional: Portugal começa a retomar a vida Esportes: Renato desfalca Grêmio após contrair Covid-19 Na Quarentena: Alice Cooper ressurge com “Detroit Stories” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy and Beau review new music from Foo Fighters 'Medicine at Midnight', Alice Cooper 'Detroit Stories', Rob Zombie 'The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy' and The Black Crowes 'Shake Your Money Maker' 30th Anniversary Edition. Plus, Randy gives his thoughts on the Lenny Kravitz autobiography 'Let Love Rule’.Click this link to access your format of choice. https://linktr.ee/beerrumrocknrollIt's happy hour! Subscribe now and join us. Welcome to Beer Rum & Rock N Roll. A rock music podcast with Beau Shiminsky and Randy Legault. Keeping rock alive - one conversation at a time. Randy Legault is a serious motherfucker when it comes to rock music, owns a video editing company 'Legault Post' and enjoys Beer. He's a good boy, crazy 'bout Elvis. Loves Zeppelin and his lovely wife too. A true defender of the faith with a serious arsenal of knowledge that is fun tapping into.Beau Shiminsky came out of the womb kicking and screaming and naturally the music bug hit early. By 14 he started a punk band and has turned it to 11 ever since. The love of music lead to a career in Scoring Films and Audio Post-Production at his Studio 'Ear Candy'. Comfortably numb with a rum and a whole lotta love for Rock N Roll."Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."https://twitter.com/BEERRUMROCKROLLhttps://www.facebook.com/BEERRUMROCKNROLLhttps://www.instagram.com/beerrumrocknrollhttps://linktr.ee/beerrumrocknrollLinks To Check Out: Foo Fighters - Shame Shame (Official Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1G6-RUz3OAAlice Cooper "Social Debris" - Official Video - New album "Detroit Stories"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U0QhxO2kjQROB ZOMBIE - The Eternal Struggles of The Howling Man (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuhL6aTONM0Rob Zombie - Shake Your Ass-Smoke Your Grasshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z742GMdIb0EThe Black Crowes - Charming Messhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCnr8X3F6vE

He's been called the godfather of punk,  the king of shock rock, the heavy metal monster!He melded the world of theatre with the world of rock in a way that no one had ever seen before.  Inhabiting the personas of killer, monster,  child, and taking the name of a dead girl.  He gave voice to disenfrachised youth everywhere... AND he's not finished.  Hot on the heels of his newest album DETROIT STORIES the man does not seem to be slowing down any time soon.He was (and is) one of our favorite rock gods: ALICE COOPER!Join us in part one of our look at the beginnings of the band, then the rising of the man who brought horror to rock and roll!Featuring lots of awesome music excerpts:ALICE COOPER 'Hello, Hooray' excerpt from the album BILLION DOLLAR BABIESALICE COOPER 'Detroit City' excerpt from the album DETROIT STORIESALICE COOPER 'Social Debris' excerpt from the album DETROIT STORIESTHE SPIDERS 'Don't Blow Your Mind' NAZZ ' Lay Down and Die' excerptALICE COOPER 'Ballad of Dwight Fry' excerpt from the album LOVE IT TO DEATHALICE COOPER 'I'm Eighteen' excerpt from the album LOVE IT TO DEATHALICE COOPER 'School's Out' excerpt  from the album SCHOOL'S OUTALICE COOPER 'Some Folks' excerpt from the album WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMAREALICE COOPER ''Steven' excerpt from the album WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMAREALICE COOPER 'Black Widow' excerpt from the album WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMAREP.S.  Become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/SuspectVideo?fan_landing=trueOpening introduction and closing announcement is by GCOpening and closing music by Trigger Warning.Check them out on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/TriggerWarningOfficialBand/Or on Bandcamp here:https://triggerwarningofficialband.bandcamp.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/SuspectVideo)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/SuspectVideo)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/SuspectVideo)

In episode 7 of the GSGEDM Behind-The-Scenes podcast, composer Reggie Dokes is joined by producers Jennifer Washington and David Grandison to spotlight an essential but unrecognized member of the GSGEDM family. Meet Emmett Nicholas, a Detroit-bred photographer and contributor to God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno. Find out more about his invaluable archive of 80s Detroit photographs, videos, and flyers. Team discussion also includes the importance of properly capturing history, as well as different aspects of maintaining archives alongside technology's ever changing landscape. -Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/ -Learn more about Detroit photographer Emmett Nicholas:https://www.facebook.com/godsaidgiveemdrummachines/posts/4103537506331890-Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/-Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:https://www.fusicology.com/-Listen to Reggie's archival throwbacksAngel Eyes - Lime - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrJQGeqSVdMVoodoo Ray - A Guy Called Gerald - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPLvWwMlnZU-Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:https://www.blmdetroit.com/-Support Detroit Will Breathe:https://detroitwillbreathe.info/-Support Black Lives Matter:https://blacklivesmatter.com/-Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!https://output.com/

Fun and games with this episode, it went out live on 25 March 2021 at 19h00.  Straight out the blocks, there were problems with the station stream, I had no music playing as I prepared to patch into the schedule.  This led to a lot of unnecessary fault finding on my side.  Once the show started it came through but, on my intro, the microphone that was fine before the show suddenly didn't work.  Fortunately, I realised that the iRig has a battery and that sorted out the problem.  We kicked off with Leslie West and 'Nothing's Changed' off his wonderful Unusual Suspects album.    Next up Ace Frehley with Cold Gin and Black Sabbath with Snowblind,  tales of the excesses of old school rockstars ;-).There is a lot of new stuff out so we caught up with some of it, more of Alice Cooper's latest Detroit Stories, Walking Papers'  The Light Below, and a track off the brand new Smith / Kotzen album which gets released about 8 hours after this show.  The highlight for me was the new Myles Kennedy track, album to be released in May, the pre-release single 'Ides of March' is amazing, guitar work all over it, I think Myles is going to deliver an amazing album here.  The show had a number of couplings two tracks about crying, two tracks by guys called Tom, two tracks called Hold On, the usual things we do.  I enjoyed the Punk part of the show, good to hear the Jam with Going Underground and a first time for Gary Numan.  As usual, we ran out of time.  Artists featured:  Leslie West, Ace Frehley, Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Motörhead, Michael Monroe, Chickenfoot, Jimmy Barnes, Alice Cooper, Texas Hippie Coalition, Audioslave, Seether, The Jam, Gary Numan, Sex Pistols, Warrior Soul, Machine Head, Guns 'n'  Roses, Halestorm, Danko Jones, Live, 12th Avenue, The Color Blew, Myles Kennedy, Smith / Kotzen, Judas Priest. Walking Papers, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Tom Keifer, Kid Rock, Zakk Wylde, Dan Patlansky, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Badlands, Avenged Sevenfold.       

For Fr. Zach and Fr. Drew Mabee, the bond of brotherhood led them not only to Catholicism, but to priestly vocations in Michigan, as well. Show notes: (0:00) We meet Zach and Drew Mabee, priests of the Diocese of Lansing and Archdiocese of Detroit, respectively — and brothers. Two generally different siblings are bonded together by both brotherhood and priesthood. (2:03) Father Zach talks about what their protestant upbringing was like in Atlanta, and we learn how this changed when the family moved to Toledo and the boys started at a Jesuit school. (4:16) Zach attends the University of Michigan, where he joins a campus group that helps him continue fostering the spiritual care he'd nurtured in high school. This group, paired with his studies in philosophy, led him to Catholicism and, eventually, RCIA. (6:58) While his parents were skeptical at first, they eventually became tremendously supportive, and Zach enrolled at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and was ordained in 2015. (8:31) Meanwhile, Drew was chasing thrills as a very passionate motocross rider. This, however, eventually left him feeling a certain emptiness, one that his brother was able to help him fill. (11:34) After conversations and prayer with his brother, Drew's big encounter comes in the form of a devastating motocross crash, and from then on he commits himself fully to getting to know the Lord. (13:31) After a post-grad breakup, Drew begins to realize that maybe the Lord is asking for more than he'd initially expected. He became Catholic in 2012, entered the seminary in 2014, and was ordained in 2020. (14:42) Drew and Zach both reflect on what an unparalleled gift it is to share the bonds of brotherhood and priesthood.

Alice Cooper. Detroit Stories is the new #1 Rock Album in the USA and we had a special preview into the songs and music before the release. We share our personal Cooper stories and go deep on the album. Plus all the witty music nerd banter you've come to expect from the MMHP in the 989.

This episode e have an amazing interview with Dennis Dunaway of Alice Cooper Group & we talk about dealing with the pandemic and other amazing stories.Their new album came out Feb 26th. Detroit Stories is the twenty-first solo and twenty-eighth overall studio album by American singer-songwriter Alice Cooper. The album was released on February 26, 2021, by earMUSIC.The studio album crowned Billboard's Top Album Sales chart (dated March 03, 2021) debuting at No. 1. It was the first chart-topper for Cooper in the 29-year history of the Top Album Sales chart. We can't wait for this!

Episode #41Alice Cooper talks with Mistress Carrie about his new album Detroit Stories, the Rock Hall, Marriage Advice, The Muppets, Keith Moon, Johnny Depp, the crazy parties of the 60's & 70's, Radio, and much more.Episode NotesThanks to DCU & MistressCarrie.com for sponsoring this episode.Check out the custom playlist for Episode #41 hereFind Alice Cooper online:WebsiteFacebookTwitterNights with Alice TwitterInstagramYoutubeFind Mistress Carrie online:Official WebsiteThe Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on PatreonTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeCameoPantheon Podcast Network

Entrevista con Alice Cooper sobre su más reciente disco ´Detroit Stories´ (2021).KCT grabado, entrevistas y documentos auditivos recientes y del pasado se juntan en un mismo formato, mezclando la modernidad con las imperfecciones del pasado y haciendo que algo nuevo suene con ruido, con ruido de cassette, de un cassette grabado.

This month Detroit legends Suzi Quatro and Alice Cooper and new music from Thunder. Suzi Quatro has a new album out she joins me to talks about a 55 year career in the music industry and a new album her best since the 70's called "The Devil in Me" we hear a selection of tracks from that and we hear from Alice Cooper about his new album "Detroit Stories" . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/classic-rock-news/message

Christian is joined by comedian Don Jamieson, Mark Cicchini of the Three Sides of the Coin podcast and Carsen of Big D and Bubba to provide their reactions to the latest Alice Cooper album, "Detroit Stories".

Episode #41Alice Cooper talks with Mistress Carrie about his new album Detroit Stories, the Rock Hall, Marriage Advice, The Muppets, Keith Moon, Johnny Depp, the crazy parties of the 60's & 70's, Radio, and much more.Episode NotesThanks to DCU & MistressCarrie.com for sponsoring this episode.Check out the custom playlist for Episode #41 hereFind Alice Cooper online:WebsiteFacebookTwitterNights with Alice TwitterInstagramYoutubeFind Mistress Carrie online:Official WebsiteThe Mistress Carrie Backstage Pass on PatreonTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeCameoPantheon Podcast Network

Audrey Sutherland left her home, her family, and her job to minister in Atlantic City. Here's what she learned from her Boardwalk ministry. Show notes: (0:16) We meet Audrey Sutherland and learn about her rural upbringing and the culture shock she witnessed when moving to suburban Detroit, and the abrupt decision she made to leave her home and job to move to Atlantic City. (1:48) A brief overview of the Atlantic City lifestyle, and then Audrey introduces the primary struggle that people in Atlantic City experience: addiction. (3:54) Audrey reflects on why she moved to Atlantic City and the adventure that is following Jesus. Karen Ervin, former principal of St. Catherine of Siena, talks about Audrey's love of God and the many ways she ministers to people. (6:30) Audrey shares about where her mission is located, right in one of the seediest areas of the city, and the grace of having the Blessed Sacrament in an area where it is so needed. She shares what their mission is really about: creating deep relationships with others through a ministry of presence, so that they may come to know the truth of God's love for them. (8:35) We learn what an average day in the mission looks like, starting with the breakfast they offer to the homeless twice a week and the street evangelization they do. (10:15) Though there are a range of support groups available in the city to those in need, many don't take advantage of them. Audrey shares that part of their mission is to help people recognize that they are worthy of love and they do deserve to get better. (11:54) Audrey reflects on what she's learned about Jesus, life, and repentance through her mission work. She tells of a bilingual rosary they held leading up to St. Michael's feast day, which had a significant impact on the community. (14:40) Audrey discusses the poverty that exists in Atlantic City — material poverty, yes, but also loneliness and inner poverty. She reflects on the inspiration of Mother Theresa and the changes people can make in the world even just by showing kindness. (17:27) Audrey considers what's next for her, coming home to Michigan with no job lined up, and expresses her excitement at just letting the Lord lead her. (18:17) Karen testifies to Audrey's missionary spirit and her boldness in answering the call to unleash the Gospel. Audrey reflects on the union we strive for with Christ, and the ways we can create heaven on earth by letting God move in our lives.

My buddy Dave returns for the third time, this time to discuss Alice Cooper's new record "Detroit Stories." Dave is a little more positive about it than I am but you can unpack our thoughts on Alice's tribute to all manner of Detroit music on this episode. Plus, I ambush Dave with a show idea on a certain Jethro Tull record, we discuss Avatar some more in the context of streaming concerts, and other silliness. Thanks so much for checking out Well Disguised! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/welldisguised/message

Guest  Latricia Lenhart is founder of the first and biggest Alice Cooper fan-group on Facebook. We talk about our fandom, discuss the new album "Detroit Stories", and play Cooper-themed versions of  This or That and Would You Rather.Bonus  From the archives, my dream-come-true interview with Alice Cooper which was recorded in support of his Eyes of Alice Cooper tour.Good News  If you're a teen in Phoenix Arizona, you can get music and art lessons, dance training, and instruction in photography and film—for FREE at the Rock Teen Center, which is operated by Alice Cooper's Solid Rock organization. Showbiz"Detroit Stories." More chart success for Alice! Plus exciting news for fans of the band.Review the PodcastThank you for listening to the Daily Detour. May we ask a small favor? Would you please write a review on Apple Podcasts? It will help more listeners find this program that you are enjoying. Or are at least tolerating. Thank you so much!The Daily Detour now has a blog! Find text versions of things you heard on the podcast, with additional info and commentary, and lovely full-color pictures! Check it out here.Daily Detour on YouTube  Videos, live-streams and bonus content. Check it out here.Daily Detour ShopDaily Detour merch is for sale at Tee Public.Coffee and travel mugs that are perfect for sipping hot cocoa on cold winter nights. Dig Deeper  Dan's website has all kinds of audio, video and pics to check out.

Mike Z will be joined by Rock N Roll Hall Of Famer: Alice Cooper this Saturday Night at 10pm for "Wired In The Empire" on 96.7 KCAL Rocks. They'll be talkin and rockin tunes off of the new Alice Cooper album "Detroit Stories" (which is out now). Plus, Mike Z will be turning up new tunes from Authority Zero, Gojira and Seether New Tunes, Music News and Alice Cooper TONIGHT at 10pm

In part 1 of episode 6, Reggie, Jennifer, Dave, and Kristian, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, dive into a sneak peek of Detroit Techno 101, an educational curriculum sharing history, culture, and experiences surrounding techno music. Join in learning along with retired Detroit educator Karen Wilkinson.-Explore Detroit Techno 101 Lessons: https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/-Check out Michigan Electronic Music Collective (MEMCO):https://linktr.ee/__memcohttps://www.instagram.com/__memco/https://www.facebook.com/memcollective/Listen to Detroit Techno & Resistance: A Black History Month Symposiumhttps://soundcloud.com/memco/detroit-techno-resistance-a-black-history-month-symposium-Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:https://www.fusicology.com/-Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!https://output.com/-Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:https://www.blmdetroit.com/-Support Detroit Will Breathe:https://detroitwillbreathe.info/-Support Black Lives Matter:https://blacklivesmatter.com/

In part 2 of episode 6, Reggie, Jennifer, Dave, and Kristian, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, dive into a sneak peek of Detroit Techno 101, an educational curriculum sharing history, culture, and experiences surrounding techno music. The team explores some significant techno locations throughout Detroit with history and personal experiences. -Explore Detroit Techno 101 Lessons: https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/-Check out Michigan Electronic Music Collective (MEMCO):https://linktr.ee/__memcohttps://www.instagram.com/__memco/https://www.facebook.com/memcollective/Listen to Detroit Techno & Resistance: A Black History Month Symposiumhttps://soundcloud.com/memco/detroit-techno-resistance-a-black-history-month-symposium-Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:https://www.fusicology.com/-Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!https://output.com/-Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:https://www.blmdetroit.com/-Support Detroit Will Breathe:https://detroitwillbreathe.info/-Support Black Lives Matter:https://blacklivesmatter.com/

In this week's episode, Guy and Gary speak to an artist whose career spans over 50 years. Famed for his theatrical live shows and a stunning back catalogue of songs, Alice Cooper is about to return to his roots with his 21st studio album ‘Detroit Stories'. Produced by his long-time collaborator Bob Ezrin, this album is getting great reviews and in this episode he shares some incredible stories that include tales of living with Pink Floyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I do a track by track review of the new album by Alice Cooper, Detroit Stories.   Music by: Thunder Damon Johnson & The Get Ready Alice Cooper Suzi Quatro   Check out the new Rock and Roll Geek Show Merchandise site! Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends […]

Lige rundt om hjørnet sender Alice Cooper sit 28. album på gaden - det 21. som "soloartisten" Alice Cooper. Det har fået titlen "Detroit Stories" - og handler om den store kærlighed som Cooper har til sin fødeby - og som han nu føler det er tid til at betale tilbage til. Du får historien om albummet, om Coopers eget yndlingsnummer, om at slippe alkoholens favntag - og om at kæmpe sig igennem Corona - og så er der selvfølgelig også et par af de nye tracks. Vært: Steen Skovgaard

The story of one couple's experience revitalizing a failing marriage, and how they've become leaders of metro-Detroit's marriage-saving Retrouvaille ministry. Show notes: (0:00) Meet Mark and Betty Squier, a couple on the eve of their 19th wedding anniversary — and on the brink of divorce. (1:25) Mark tells the story of how he and Betty met, when they got married, and of the five children the two have. (3:25) Both active in their parish, and with Betty a stay-at-home mom and Mark out working as a police officer, the two began living very separate lives, what Mark calls the “married singles” lifestyle. (5:37) We learn that Betty has had an affair, and Mark had a hard time forgiving. The marriage encountered more problems from there — Mark had an affair, too. (7:02) Betty became determined to live a better marriage and family life and began looking for programs to help her and Mark recover. The two eventually chose a weekend retreat that would prove much more challenging than expected. (10:49) The emotional turmoil from their retreat weekend left Mark and Betty in a state of mental duress, with Betty hospitalized from a nervous breakdown and Mark internally struggling with good and evil. (11:47) Years later, they began being more civil together, and they stopped talking of divorce. The two discuss learning about self-giving, communication, and love languages. (16:14) Mark and Betty are approached to help bring a Canadian marriage therapy program, Retrouvaille, to metro-Detroit, and through this process they discover the gift of healing through sharing their story. (18:09) Mark shares a metaphor of how we can open ourselves up to spiritual healing by “pouring out” our sins and speaking honestly and openly about them. He stresses that we are all still becoming the people we are going to be. (21:42) Mark and Betty are happily married, loving each other every day and every minute, and recognizing all that the other has to offer.

In episode 5, Reggie, Jennifer, Kristian, Dave, and Eric Jackson, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, honor Black History Month with Detroit tastemaker, retailer, and promoter Zana Smith (Instagram: @Zana_SpecDet, Twitter: @MsZanaToYou, @SpectaclesDet). They discuss her contributions as one of the few female players of the early 80s: how she helped to cultivate the dance music scene at the Downstairs Pub and how she has impacted the story of GSGEDM. Her friend, legendary Detroit DJ Ken Collier, was right there with her at that time. His underground 80s mixtape will bring you through the episode, and back to the beginnings of the scene and its black roots in Detroit. Take some time with the GSGEDM team to celebrate these often overlooked black history makers and community builders from Detroit.-Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook for all of Black History Month!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/-Check out Music Origins: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/-Learn more about Zana's store, Spectacles:https://www.facebook.com/specdet/https://www.musicorigins.org/item/spectacles/-Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:https://www.fusicology.com/-Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true!https://output.com/-Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:https://www.blmdetroit.com/-Support Detroit Will Breathe:https://detroitwillbreathe.info/-Support Black Lives Matter:https://blacklivesmatter.com/

From humble yet musical beginnings through to a career as an international opera singer, Mary Callaghan Lynch is on a mission to bring opera to the students of Detroit. Show notes: (0:17) We meet the Callaghan family, huddled around the TV watching Giancarlo Menotti's opera Amahl and the Night Visitors. (2:19) We hear about Mary's successful career as an international opera singer and her opportunity to perform Amahl for the 50th anniversary with the composer himself serving as maestro. We learn how this performance inspired her to form an educational opera company of her own. (5:10) Mary discusses her unique relationship as friend and voice coach to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. (7:15) We learn about all that goes into creating an opera experience of the highest quality to be brought to kids in schools, from singers to costumes to sets and beyond. (10:59) Donna Rhodes, former Superintendent of Redford Schools, addresses the skepticism that some felt toward the initiative, but she affirms the overwhelming positive reception. (14:00) We hear about the status of arts and music programs in schools today, and how Motor City Lyric Opera works to remedy that, bringing opera to over 70,000 students every year, and the notes and praise they've gotten in response.

In episode 4, the production team behind upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno resolves to individually honor vital members of Detroit's dance music scene as they enter the new year. This January, they are giving virtual flowers to techno pioneer Eddie Flashin' Fowlkes (@eddie_fowlkes). Eddie is a legendary Detroit producer and DJ, known for his hit single ‘Goodbye Kiss,' and one of the Techno 6, who is featured in the upcoming film. In a one-on-one interview with Eddie and director Kristian Hill, get a behind-the-scenes look at Eddie's early career and his current projects.  Also, hear from his Detroit counterparts: fellow techno pioneer Santonio Echols, Kevin Saunderson of Inner City, DJ 3000 of Motech Records, and prominent Detroit DJ Norm Talley. -Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/-Check out Music Origins: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/-Check out Eddie Fowlkes' music: https://eddiefowlkes.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/detroitwax Check out City Boys Records: https://www.discogs.com/label/2326-City-Boyhttps://www.facebook.com/City-Boy-Records-485621675176701/ Check out Detroit Wax: https://detroitwax.com/https://www.residentadvisor.net/record-label.aspx?id=17822-Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:https://www.blmdetroit.com/-Support Detroit Will Breathe:https://detroitwillbreathe.info/-Support Black Lives Matter:https://blacklivesmatter.com/-Listen to Reggie's E4 Hot Picks from Eddie Fowlkes! Check it Out // https://www.beatport.com/track/check-it-out-original-mix/14549157Feeling Fine// https://www.beatport.com/track/feeling-fine-original-mix/14549158 X-Groove //  https://www.beatport.com/track/x-groove-original-mix/13593903You Know! // https://www.beatport.com/track/you-know%21-original-mix/13593904Something Special E // https://www.beatport.com/track/something-special-e-original-mix/6741082-Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:https://www.fusicology.com/

Galen talks about the Bowling Green and Southcentral weather, welcome's everyone to the New Year of 2021, Alice Cooper's new upcoming album in 2021 called, “Detroit Stories,” and This Day In Rock History: Queen vs. The Beatles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/galen-smith3/message

From mobster to minister, Tom Naemi experienced a profound conversion to Christ from behind bars. Show Notes: (0:33) Tom Naemi discusses his plan to eliminate his rival's grocery store — for good. (2:46) We learn more about Tom's life growing up in Highland Park, how he started working with the family store, and the beginning of his rivalry with another local grocer. (6:37) Tom tells us how he fled to Baghdad to avoid arrest, and what awaited him when he eventually decided to come back. (8:39) Tom learns that being a good Christian might not have been quite as simple as he thought growing up, and he shares a profound encounter with God he had while in prison. (12:59) We hear about the beginnings of Tom's ministry and his work to bring the love of Jesus closer to more of his inmates. (17:15) Vanessa, Tom's biographer and friend, discusses what makes his story so compelling and the great work he's done with his faith since leaving prison, including the healing he's brought to those ailing mentally, physically, and spiritually. (19:28) Tom reflects on how his life has changed, and how God works at the exact right pace in the exact right ways.

The pandemic changed all our lives. Here's how it affected those on the frontlines. Show notes: (1:40) We look at the pandemic through the lens of FEMA's shock cycle, which evaluates a community's response to trauma. We begin with phase one: preparedness. (2:58) After some testimony from Laura, a woman quarantining alone, we hear from Kelly, an ER nurse on the front lines of treading patients. We then meet Nicole, mother of four who's helping her kids with remote learning, and her son Sean, and Sam, the general manager at PAO Detroit, a restaurant that opened just before the pandemic hit. (6:15) We learn about phase two: the impact. Kelly, Nicole, Sam, and Laura discuss when the reality of COVID life set in, the challenges it presented — each person's challenges and experiences unique — and how they each adapted to this “new normal”. (16:28) The third phase, disaster management, is exemplified in Sam's testimony of how PAO helped Detroit and Detroit helped PAO back; Kelly's story of neighbors and communities rallying around first responders; Laura's reflection on the new opportunities for connection that came from the crisis; and Nicole's affirmation that we are all truly rising from the ashes. (21:33) Phase four: recovery. We reflect on the ways we've all lived through the pandemic together and the persistent resilience of Detroit. Tags/keywords: Detroit Stories, resurget cineribus, coronavirus, pandemic, COVID, Detroit Catholic, Archdiocese of Detroit, rise from the ashes

In episode 3, the production team (Reggie Dokes, Jennifer Washington, Kristian Hill, David Grandison) behind upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno celebrate their friend, and legendary Detroit DJ, Mike Huckaby. Huck is remembered not only as a DJ, but as an educator, as a leader, and as the one who gave the GSGEDM film its title and the team the inspiration to keep pushing to the finish line. Other Detroit legends - Eddie Fowlkes, Robert Hood, Rick Wade, Derrick May, and Carl Craig - also share special memories about Huckaby with the team.-Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself some GSGEDM merch!www.gsgedm.com-Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/-Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/-Check out Music Origins: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/-Listen to director Kristian Hill and Mike Huckaby's 1987 Michigan State Mixtape!https://soundcloud.com/chandeliers/january-7th-2021-with-mike-huckaby-kristian-r-hill-Read more stories about Huck in 5mag's Mike Huckaby issuehttps://5mag.net/issues/mike-huckaby-5-mag-181/ Learn more about Huck from Beat Drophttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REAjwfAe8so-Check out Rick Wade Designs!www.RickWadeDesigns.com Get yourself some Rick Wade Sample Packs!http://www.transporterstru.com/Rick_Wade_Libraries/-Support Black Lives Matter Detroit:https://www.blmdetroit.com/-Support Black Lives Matter:https://blacklivesmatter.com/-Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology:https://www.fusicology.com/