Wake Up!

Wake Up! 5/28/2026: Pro-Life Conversations | Marriage and Family | CMA NOLA Guild

We're joined by Ben Clapper, executive director of Louisiana Right to Life, joins us for a Pro-Life Persuasion segment discussing Abortion Pills and the questions surrounding them. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, joins us for a marriage and family life topic. Matt Estrade, founder of Catholic Aging, gives us details on his talk at the CMA NOLA Guild in June.

Wake Up! 5/27/2026: The Catholic Church's Birthday | Theology Lesson | Archdiocesan News

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us on news and stories we can find in this week’s issue of the Clarion Herald. Dr. David Whidden, Fran U Theology professor joins us with a theology lesson. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about Pentecost- why is this considered the birthday of the church?

Wake Up! 5/26/2026: The Trinity | Pentecost | SVDP-BR

We're joined by Fr. James Dominic Brent, Dominican Friar, will talk about his new audio book released by Pauline Books and Media called The Father’s House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity. Deacon Larry Oney and Andi Oney, with Hope and Purpose Ministries, talk about Pentecost and how we can celebrate as Catholics. Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge, updates us on how we can help this summer.

Wake Up! 5/22/2026: The Nine First Fridays | Catholicism and Economics | Biloxi Diocese

We're joined by Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about her upcoming talk in Baton Rouge called Behold This Heart: The Secret of the Nine First Fridays. Dr. Gabriel X. Martinez, professor of economics at Ave Maria University, talks about a new online course that invites Catholics to rediscover the moral foundations of economics. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi, updates us on events and stories in the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.

Wake Up! 5/21/2026: Pentecost | Entrusting our Kids to God | Events

We're joined by David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about entrusting our kids to the Father, especially as they graduate, go off to college, etc. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about Pentecost.

Wake Up! 5/20/2026: The Holy Spirit | Mental Health | Holy Angels

We're joined by Catherine DiNuzzo, the Founder of Sacred Heart Mental Wellness and Author of "The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety". Jason Gale, vice president of content and production at TAN Books, talks about Devotion to the Nine Choirs of Holy Angels: 12 Reasons for Veneration. 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 the Holy Spirit: How does the Holy Spirit help us in discernment? How can we cooperate with the Holy Spirit more?

Wake Up! 5/19/2026: Christian Youth Theater | Catholic Singles Tips | Ultrasounds

We're joined by Tonja Rainey, artistic director of Christian Youth Theater and actor, Calvin Carline, will talk about their upcoming productions. Bethany Kline Founder of the 365 Catholic Singles Community, talks about dating apps and tips for Catholic singles. Casey Talbot, RN, for Woman’s New Life Clinic, New Orleans updates us.

Wake Up! 5/15/2026: Dementia- Inclusive Pilgrimage | Kolbe Prison Ministries | Events

We're joined by Matt Estrade, founder of Catholic Aging, talks about a dementia-inclusive pilgrimage that will take place this fall. Val Browning, member of Kolbe Prison Ministries, provides update on their ministry.

Wake Up! 5/14/2026: End of the School Year | Therapeutic Family Services Program | Being Grateful

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, superintendent of catholic schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux talks about the end of the school year. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about why it’s difficult to be grateful for God giving us our basic needs. Angela Ponivas, division director of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will be speaking about the Therapeutic Family Services Program.

Wake Up! 5/13/2026: Ordination Season | Archdiocesan News | Gospel Reflection

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us on news and stories 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 the beauty of ordination season.