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Wake Up! 2/4/2026: Clarion Herald | Lent | Receiving the Eucharist

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with update and Clarion Herald story preview. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Lent. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Eucharist- should we receive it on the tongue or in our hands?

Wake Up! 2/3/2026: The Holy Family | SVDP USA | The Monks Stand Guard

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Church’s devotion of the month for February which is the Holy Family and the Boyhood of Jesus. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us. Sylvia Dorham, author, talks about her latest children’s book called "The Monks Stand Guard".

Wake Up! 2/2/2026: Diocesan Updates | Cultivating Qualities | Humility

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, author of the Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about “Cultivate Manly Qualities”, a topic in the next chapter of his book. Mary T. Heffron deBrueys, talks about the St. Aloysius Morning of Reflection and her new book Leave Your Shoes and Ego at the Door...: Now, In Humility, Cross the Threshold.

Wake Up! 1/30/2026: Way of the Cross with the Saints | Evangelization and Catholic Schools | Events

We're joined by Jason Gale, Vice President of Content and Production with TAN Books, talks about the Way of the Cross with the Saints. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about evangelization at the primary mission of Catholic Schools. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about the Gulf Pine Catholic paper.

Wake Up! 1/29/2026: Pro-Life Topics | Catholic Charities | Online Shopping and the Spiritual Life

We're joined by David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about online shopping and the spiritual life. Cynthia Hayes, President and CEO of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us.

Wake Up! 1/28/2026: Lenten Chant Devotion | Depths of Suffering | Repetition in Prayer

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?

Wake Up! 1/27/2026: Power of the Rosary | Lorraine Hess Music | St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge

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.

Wake Up! 1/22/2026: Men of the Immaculata | Kids and AI | Carlo Acutis Cup Quiz Bowl

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

Wake Up! 1/21/2026: Catholic Schools | Your Valentine | Fasting

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?

Wake Up! 1/20/2026: PeakDay App | Youth Ministry | Our Lady of Hope Retreat Center

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.