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Every weekday morning, join your friends from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and The Gulf South for a discussion of news, events, and living the Gospel, all from a Catholic, faith-filled perspective.
Every weekday morning, join your friends from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and The Gulf South for a discussion of news, events, and living the Gospel, all from a Catholic, faith-filled perspective.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wake Up! 1/28/2026: Lenten Chant Devotion | Depths of Suffering | Repetition in Prayer
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
We're joined by Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen and Jim Jordan with Paraclete Press, talks about a Lenten chant devotion. Patti Armstrong, author of the book, Michelle Duppong Hope in the Depths of Suffering. 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 repetition at Catholics- why do Catholics pray in repetition?
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
We're joined by Lorraine Hess, Catholic singer, talks about her new book and music. Fr. Willy Raymond, editor of The Family That Prays Together Stays Together: Discover the Promise and Power of the Rosary with Fr. Patrick Peyton, talks about the power of the rosary. Sunnie Johnson-Laine, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge with updates us.
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
We're live with Mark Hermann with Men of the Immaculata, as he talks about the upcoming conference. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, discusses AI generators and kids. Scott Smith, Catholic attorney and author, talks about the Carlo Acutis Cup Quiz Bowl
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wake Up! 1/21/2026: Catholic Schools | Your Valentine | Fasting
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talked about Catholic Schools. Anthony DeStefano, Catholic author, talked about his new book Your Valentine. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment will discuss fasting- why do we fast during Lent or on certain Fridays? What is its significance?
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
We're joined by Katie Zulanas, the Executive Director of Couple to Couple League, talked about harmful content in mainstream fertility apps and introduces PeakDay. Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Mike Fulmer, Catholic business owner, talked about the upcoming event benefiting Our Lady of Hope retreat center.
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Wake Up! 1/19/2026: Jesus' Seven Last Words | Knowledge | New Vampire Series
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
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.
Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
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.
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Wake Up! 1/15/2026: The Miracle Hunter | Exodus 90 | March for Life
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
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.
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wake Up! 1/14/2026: Fr. Patrick Peyton | The Eli Chaplet | Incense at Mass
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
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?
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
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.
