Wake Up!

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.

Wake Up! 11/3/2025: Diocesan Update | Way of Love | The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter

We're joined with Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, dives into his book. Marie Miller, Catholic artist, talks about her presentation of reflection and songs called The Way of Love with the relics of St. Therese in Lafayette.

Wake Up! 10/31/2025: Grand Coteau Retreats | CMA NOLA Guild | Gulf Pine Catholic

We're joined with Fr. Patrick Hough, SJ, Executive Director of Grand Coteau Retreats, talks about the retreat center. Dr. Michael Brands, resident physician at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and member of the CMA NOLA Guild, talks about the guild and how his faith influences his work. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, gives us a sneak peak of what readers will find in this week’s Gulf Pine Catholic.

Wake Up! 10/30/2025: Hurricane Melissa Relief | Respect Life Topics | Hope and Harmony Concert

We're joined by Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life joins us with Pro-Life Persuasion segment, talked about assisted suicide. What is our response as a pro life community? Robert Penette Jr., regional leader, Caribbean regions, for Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about Cross Catholic Outreach’s Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. Mat Grau is the former Alumni Director at Jesuit high school and is the chief planner/organizer of the Hope and Harmony concert at Loyola University New Orleans.