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Wake Up! 11/18/2025: 33 Days to Holy Family | Discernment of Spirits | Children's Books

We're joined by Scott Smith, Catholic husband, father, author and lawyer, talks about his book "33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph". Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett, co-author, talks about her book "Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Learning to Hear God and Defeat Lies of the Enemy". Anthony DeStefano, co-author of the book, "The Sparrow Who Fell to the Ground".

Wake Up! 11/17/2025: Wisdom for Dads | Drama-Free Discipline | God Doesn't Hate Me

We're joined by Tyler Blanski, author, talks about his book Find Your Fight: Rugged Wisdom for Faithful Dads Who Refuse to Settle. Dr. Ray Guarendi, author, talks about his book Drama-Free Discipline: Dr. Ray Coaches You to Parenting Success. Greg Willits, author, talks about his book God Doesn’t Hate Me, After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom.

Wake Up! 11/14/2025: Sacred Art | Catholic Charities Christmas Program | Biloxi Diocese

We're joined with Derek Rotty, author, talks about his book Praying with Sacred Art: Pondering the Mystery of Redemption through Visio Divina. Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about their annual Christmas program to provide assistance with utilities and rent for those in need. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about the Gulf Pine Newspaper issue.

Wake Up! 11/13/2025: Pope Leo XIV Apostolic Letter | Gratitude | Triumph of the Heart

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, talks about how he’s addressing his school leaders on Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Letter on education. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about typical obstacles to gratitude and a joyful relationship with God. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, executive producer of the film, Triumph of the Heart, a captivating movie on St. Maximilian Kolbe joins us.

Wake Up! 11/12/2025: Gospel Reflection | Memento Mori | Clarion Herald Stories

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us details on stories found in this week’s Clarion Herald issue. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the theology of reflecting on our death as Catholics.

Wake Up! 11/11/2025: Catholic Schools | God Made Me Good | Martyrdom

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Assistant Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. Hannah Elaine, author of the book God Made Me Good talks about her new children's book. Jason Gale, Vice President of Content and Production at TAN Books, talks about No Greater Love: The True Meaning of Martyrdom.

Wake Up! 11/10/2025: Fran U Update | Raising a Daughter | Jesus' Apparitions

We're joined with Martin Aucoin, Vice President of Admission at Fran U in Baton Rouge. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter joins us. Michael Lichens, author, talks about the book "The World of Jesus’ Apparitions" by Wincenty Laszewski.

Wake Up! 11/7/2025: Knights of Columbus | Catholic Revert Story | Sacred Chaos

We're joined with Eric Miller with the LA Knights of Columbus. Gabriel Nehrbass, Catholic revert, talks about his story back to the faith. Jennifer Stavinoha, author, talks about her book, Sacred Chaos: Finding Joy and Jesus in the Messiness of Motherhood.

Wake Up! 11/5/2025: From Sinai to Rome | Communion of the Saints | Feast of Christ the King

We're joined with Dr. Gavin D'Costa, coeditor, From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity in the Catholic Church.Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Communion of Saints and their witness of hope. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, with Catholic 101 segment discusses the significance of the Feast of Christ the King.

Wake Up! 11/4/2025: Purgatory | St. Vincent de Paul Society | Our Lady of the Sign

We're joined with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, he discussed questions about purgatory. Michael Acaldo, National CEO of Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, provided updates. Dr. Abigail Favale, author, Our Lady of the Sign, a novel dove into her book.