Wake Up!

Wake Up! 4/23/2026: Marriage Retreats | Catholic Charities | Meals for the Family

We're joined by Stephanie Sterling, executive director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about an initiative to raise awareness of what they do in our local communities. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about getting into the habit of preparing meals for the delight of our family rather than just to get it done. Jason Angelette, director of Faith and Marriage for the Willwoods Community, talks about upcoming retreats.

Wake Up! 4/22/2026: Red Robichaux | The Art of Living | Why is Easter 50 Days?

We're joined by Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and member of the SL9 Art Society, talks about his new book of short stories called Red Robichaux and Other Southern Moralists. Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, associate professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and Director of Content Development, talks about the Augustine Institute’s “The Art of Living”. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment. He answers the question: Why is Easter 50 days?

Wake Up! 4/21/2026: Engaged Encounter | Louisiana Orphan Train Museum | First Communion

We're joined by Jonathan and Winslow Brandenburg, Local Coordinators for Catholic Engaged Encounter Baton Rouge, talk about an upcoming retreat. Martha Aubert, board president of Louisiana Orphan Train Museum, in Opelousas and James Douget, board member, talk about the history and museum and hits Catholic roots. Adriana Gonzalez, producer of the upcoming docudrama, “That They May Be One” coming to theatres nationwide for a special two-day event talks about the film and explores the urgent call to Christian unity in today’s divided world. Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about First Communion gifts at Pauline Books and Media.

Wake Up! 4/20/2026: 365 Catholic Singles Community | St. Michael the Archangel | Blind Spot

We're joined by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher. He joins us to talk about his new children's book he illustrated called Saint Michael the Archangel Through the Ages. Deacon Charlie Echeverry, author of Blind Spot: The Evangelizing Power of Latino Culture, talks about the Hispanic culture’s deep Catholic devotion and roots. Bethany Kline, founder of 365 Catholic Singles Community, talks about their newsletter and Catholic Singles for the National Eucharistic Congress St. Cabrini launch at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine Florida.

Wake Up! 4/15/2026: Clarion Herald | Parish Leadership Tips | Feasting vs. Fasting

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with updates. Tim Glemkowski is the executive director of Amazing Parish, talks about a leadership manifesto for parishes and parish leaders. Dr. Tom Neal, chief of evangelization and mission engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment: How do we shift from discipline of fasting to discipline of feasting?

Wake Up! 4/14/2026: Mass Guide Books | Catholic Schools | Women's Healthcare

We're joined by Jill Grabert, new assistant superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Vince Liberto, Louisiana parish relationship manager, talks about his new mass guide books. Allison Daigle, CEO of Woman’s New Life Clinic, updates us.

Wake Up! 4/13/2026: Fran U Update | Teens and Mass | Healing in the Modern Medical Center

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U in Baton Rouge president, with update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about what to do when your teen no longer wants to go to mass with you. Dr. Robert Collins, author, talks about his book You Visited Me: Grace and Healing in the Modern Medical Center.

Wake Up! 4/10/2026: Chime Travelers | 20 Lessons on Following Christ | Biloxi Diocese News

We're joined by Brandon Otto, scholar, author and translator talks about the book Not of the World: 20 Lessons on Following Christ without Compromise. Lisa Hendey, author, talks about Chime Travelers, thrilling time traveler adventure videos for kids. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper updates us.

Wake Up! 4/9/2026: Catholic Schools | Diocesan Easter Update | Mario and Jimmy's Italian Adventure

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Mario and Craig Tubiolo, talk about Mario’s new book Mario and Jimmy's Italian Adventure.

Wake Up! 4/8/2026: Divine Mercy Sunday | Confession Tips | Talking to Michelangelo

We're joined by Peter Giersch, author of the book Talking of Michelangelo: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell in the Burgundy Region. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, talks about Divine Mercy Sunday. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment will talk about confession- how often should I go? How much is too much?