Wake Up!

Wake Up! 7/9/2026: Marriage Retreats | Sts. Aquila and Priscilla | Aspiring Scholars

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, state director of Aspiring Scholars. Steve Ray, catholic convert and pilgrimage leader talks about saints Aquila and Priscilla, and how married couples can look to them as an example. Jason Angelette, director of Faith and Marriage of the Willwoods Community, talks about retreats and upcoming Supper and Substance.

Wake Up! 7/8/2026: Priesthood | Gospel Reflection | Archbishop Checchio's Rome Visit

We're joined by Johnny Hebert as he gives his Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about stories we can find in this week’s issue of the Clarion Herald. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about vocations, the priesthood and influential priests in his life.

Wake Up! 7/7/2026: Pilgrim's Guide to Basilicas | Precious Blood of Jesus | Knights of Columbus

We're joined by Eric Miller with the Louisiana Knights of Columbus monthly update. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader will talk about the Church’s monthly devotion of July — The Precious Blood of Jesus. Grady Connolly, Catholic author and speaker talks about his new book, Basilicas: A Pilgrim’s Guide to America’s Most Remarkable Catholic Churches.

Wake Up! 6/22/2026: The Lady from Heaven | Teens and Devices During Vacation | St. John the Baptist

We're joined by Sr. Julia Darrenkamp, Daughter of St. Paul and spokesperson of the newly updated edition of The Lady From Heaven: 14 Marian Apparitions talks about the book. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and devices during vacations- should we take them away or limit them? Fr. Sean Davidson talks about his book Prophet of Fire: The Witness of St. John the Baptist.

Wake Up! 6/19/2026: St. Paul's Nephew to the Rescue | Prison Ministries | Youth Summer Activities

We're joined by Claudia McAdam, talks about her children’s book, St. Paul's Nephew to the Rescue. Val Browning with Kolbe Prison Ministries, updates us. James Behan, associate director for young adult ministry and associate director for marriage and family life in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about summer activities.

Wake Up! 6/18/2026: Give Up Worry | Resentment | Women's Healthcare

We're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic author and speaker, talks about anxiety, trust and turning to God. He’s will also talk about his Give Up Worry for Lent parish missions. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father talks about why resentment tends to slowly build in us toward our family members. Stephanie LaRocca, Clinic Manager for Woman’s New Life Clinic’s New Orleans and Baton Rouge clinics updates us.

Wake Up! 6/17/2026: Gratitude Journal | Confirmation | Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo

We're joined by Rita and Roch Gernon talk about their new publication business called Every Word Press and their newest gratitude journal. Maria Palma Smith, translator of the book, Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You: The Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about confirmation: what is it and why is it important?

Wake Up! 6/16/2026: Catholics and AI | Yoga Unveiled | Saints Peter and Paul

We're joined by Fr. Robert Nixon, translator of the book The Life and Martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul. Linda Carl, author of the book, Yoga Unveiled My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light. Dr. David Whidden, theology professor at Fran U, with theology lesson continues his discussion on Pope Leo’s encyclical on AI.

Wake Up! 6/15/2026: The Intentional Household | The American Book of Fables | Teens and Social Media

We're joined by Dr. John Cuddeback, author, The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter, a book that provides profound directions for crafting the shared life we naturally crave for ourselves and our loved ones. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about raising teens and social media- how should we navigate this as parents? Matt Mehan, author of The American Book of Fables talks about his stories in time for America's 250th birthday.

Wake Up! 6/12/2026: Hurricane Preparedness | Parents as Primary Faith Educators

We're joined by Aimee MacIver, Catholic author, provides parents with guidance on what it means to be the primary educators of their children in the faith. Deacon Martin Gutierrez, vice president of mission and community engagement at Catholic Charities, provides monthly update and tips on hurricane preparedness.