Wake Up!

Wake Up! 1/19/2026: Jesus' Seven Last Words | Knowledge | New Vampire Series

We're joined by Casey Chalk, author of the book, Wisdom from the Cross: How Jesus’ Seven Last Words Teach Us How to Live (and Die) Well. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talked about “Test Your Knowledge” in the next chapter of his book. Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, Daughter of St. Paul, talked about her new vampire novel series The Light They Left.

Wake Up! 1/16/2026: Trusting in God | Marriage Retreats | A Year with Divine Mercy

We're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic speaker and author, talked about mental health and trusting this year. Jason Angelette, Director of Faith and Marriage of the Willwoods Community, talked about prioritizing marriage retreats this year. Vinny Flynn, author of the book, A Year with Divine Mercy: Daily Meditations on God's Eternal Love dove into his book.

Wake Up! 1/15/2026: The Miracle Hunter | Exodus 90 | March for Life

We're joined by Michael O’Neill, the miracle hunter, author and speaker, talks about his upcoming event at Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about Exodus 90. Hannah Guilliam, Acadiana Youth Director at Louisiana Right to Life, talks about the March for Life and Louisiana Life March.

Wake Up! 1/14/2026: Fr. Patrick Peyton | The Eli Chaplet | Incense at Mass

We're joined by Fr. Willy Raymond, editor of the book The Family That Prays Together Stays Together: Discover the Promise and Power of the Rosary with Fr. Patrick Peyton. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee dives into the Eli Chaplet. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, with our Catholic 101 segment will talk about incense- why do we use incense at mass?

Wake Up! 1/13/2026: Mass Readings Year A | Catholic Schools Week | Youth and Young Adults

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge talked about upcoming Catholic Schools Week. David L. Gray is a Catholic theologian, author, and speaker, he talked about his book The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass (Year A). James Behan, Associate Director of Youth and Young Adults and Associate Director of Marriage and Family Life provided an update.

Wake Up! 1/12/2026: Fran U | Dangers of Social Media for Teens | Searching for the Messiah

We're live with Dr. David Bellar, president of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, Alan Migliorato, author of the book The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter and Andrés Garrigó, founder and CEO of Goya Productions and director of the documentary film “Searching for the Messiah”.

Wake Up! 1/9/2026: Feminism and Christianity | Habitavit Art Co. | Youth Ministry

We're joined by Dr. Carrie Gress, author of the book, Something Wicked Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity. Kathleen Evans, Catholic wife, mother and artist talks about her and her husband’s business called Habitavit Art Co. Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, provides an update.

Wake Up! 1/8/2026: Enrollment | Dignity of Work | Summa Theologiae for Babies

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, talks about enrollment management and strategy. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about the dignity of work. Adele Gulick, writer and illustrator of the book, Summa Theologiae for Babies: Prima Pars.

Wake Up! 1/7/2026: Archdiocesan News | Ordinary Time | Carnival Season and Catholicism

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us an update on this week’s Clarion Herald issue. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Catholic connection to Carnival season.

Wake Up! 1/6/2026: Travels to Israel | St. Vincent de Paul Society | Mission to the Holy Spirit

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, live from Israel. Michael Acaldo, National CEO of St. Vincent de Paul USA. Mark Spansel, member of the Sociedad de Hombres Pecadores, talks about the Mission to the Holy Spirit in New Orleans.