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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?

Wake Up! 4/7/2026: Between the Resurrection and Ascension | SVDP | Quirky Catholic Kids

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, will answer the question: What Did Jesus Do for 40 Days between the Resurrection and the Ascension? Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, updates us. Ginny Kochis, author, talks about her book, Quirky Catholic Kids Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy.

Wake Up! 4/2/2026: Welcome to Hope Springs | Way of the Cross | Living Easter

We're joined by Paul McCusker is the Senior Director of Creative Content for the Augustine Institute, talks about “Welcome to Hope Springs,” a Screen-Free Audio Adventure for Families. Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talk about the Way of the Cross in downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday. Laura Kelly Fanucci, author of Living Easter 50 Days to Practice Resurrection, joins us.

Wake Up! 4/1/2026: Holy Week | The Importance of the Triduum | Easter Season

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about Holy Week and Easter/ Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks Holy Week from an evangelization standpoint. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Triduum- what’s unique about it?

Wake Up! 3/31/2026: St. Joseph | Lessons in Charity | Traditional Roman Breviary

We're joined by Joan Watson, Catholic speaker and writer, talks about her new book Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity. Samuel McIlheran, author, talks about his new English (from Latin) translation of The Matins Lectionary: The Complete Readings from the Traditional Roman Breviary. Emily Stimpson-Chapman, Catholic author, talks about her new children’s book called Joseph, Keeper of the King.

Wake Up! 3/30/2026: Miss Sally's Son | Roles of a Father | Faith in the Modern World

We're joined by Thomas Curry, author, talks about his book Miss Sally’s Son, focused on the relevance of faith in our modern world. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about fatherhood and the importance of the role of a dad inside a family. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U, gives us a theology lesson.

Wake Up! 3/27/2026: CMA NOLA Guild | JDV Festival | Gulf Pine Catholic

We're joined by Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and Editor of the  St. Louis IX Society Joie de Vivre, talks about the upcoming Joie de Vivre Festival 2026. Dr. Trevor Boudreaux, LSU Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Carolanne Van Zandt, first-year medical student at LSU, talk about the CMA NOLA Guild. Terry Dickson, Director of Communication of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper with update.