Wake Up!

Wake Up! 12/19/2025: Moses the Black | Santifi | Gulf Pine Catholic

We're joined by Yelena Popovic, producer, director and writer of Moses the Black, talks about the new film. Charlie McKinney is the Publisher of Sophia Institute Press and President of Sophia Institute for Teachers, talks about the new app Santifi. Terry Dickson, Communications Director in the Diocese of Biloxi, with Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper update.

Wake Up! 12/18/2025: Women's Healthcare | Gift Giving | St. Francis

We're joined by Allison Daigle, CEO of Woman’s New Life Clinic. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about cultivating an appreciation for gift-giving in our children. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge, talks about Christmas through the eyes of St. Francis.

Wake Up! 12/17/2025: Pro-Life Persuasion | Mary, the New Woman | Christmas as Catholics

We're joined by Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with our "Pro-Life Persuasion" segment. Diego Passadore, talks about a devotion to Our Lady in his new book, Mary, the New Woman: A Judeo-Christian view of the Conception, in the history of Salvation, of the Divine Will in the Sovereign of Heaven. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.

Wake Up! 12/16/2025: Summa in a Year | 12 Days of Christmas Challenge | SVDP

We're joined by Austin Habash, founder of the evangelization agency Think Catholic, Summa in a Year podcast gives us details on his episodes. Rebecca Even, Catholic author and speaker, talks about the 12 Days of Christmas Challenge. Sunnie Johnson-Laine, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge, provides an update.

Wake Up! 12/15/2025: The Beauty of Truth | Raising Daughters | Made Good

We're joined by Dr. Eileen Reuter, an Adjunct Professor and Research Fellow for the Nesti Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas, talks about the upcoming Winter Symposium on women’s role in the Church and in society. Alan Migliorato, author of the book The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, joins us. Florencia Moynihan, author of the book, Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with Their Bodies.

Wake Up! 12/12/2025: Catholic Aging | Gaudete Sunday | Coming Home Through Redeployment

We're joined by Matt Estrade with Catholic Aging, updates us on his ministry. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Gaudete Sunday. Dr. Bobby Jakucs is a Catholic clinical psychologist, Marine Corps combat veteran, husband and father, talks about his article on Catholic Exchange called Coming Home Through Redeployment.

Wake Up! 12/11/2025: Catholic Schools | Christmas Music | Christmas Greeting Cards

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father talks about Advent and music. Scott and Elisabeth Williams, co-founders of Catholic Concepts, talk about Catholic Christmas greeting cards.

Wake Up! 12/10/2025: Gospel Reflection | Archdiocese of New Orleans News | St. John of the Cross

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, Communications Director in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, provides a news update. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, talks about St. John of the Cross.

Wake Up! 12/9/2025: Catholic Schools Update | Advent Series | Clergy Morale

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the of Diocese of Baton Rouge, with monthly update. Mike Pasquier, speaker at St. Aloysius Advent series, talks about the series. Stephen White, editor of the book, Rebuilding Trust Clergy Morale in the Wake of Abuse Crisis discusses his insights.

Wake Up! 12/8/2025: Fran U | Daughters and Relationships | From Sinai to Rome

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, President of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, joins us to talk about daughters and future relationships. Dr. Gavin D'Costa, coeditor, From Sinai to Rome, talks about his book.