Wake Up!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We're joined by Peter Carter, coauthor, The Song of the Lamb: Sacred Music and the Heavenly Liturgy. Dr. Charles Nemeth, Professor and Director of Criminal Justice and Director of Center for Criminal Justice, Law and Ethics at Franciscan University in Steubenville, talks about his book Christ, Crime and Moral Judgement. Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Associate Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and Director of Content Development, talks about an Advent video series on Formed.

We're live with Bob Hecker, owner of St. Mary’s restaurant in Metairie, talked about his faith and new business. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talked marriage and family life during Advent. Adalee Hude, illustrator of the book, Illustrated Classic Christmas Carols prepared us for the Christmas season.

We're joined by Sr. Marie Paul, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about Dilexi Te (On Love for the Poor), Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic letter. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about surrounding ourselves within the season of Advent in stillness and hope. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, discusses the feast and theology of the Immaculate Conception- what do Catholics believe?