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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.

Wake Up! 10/29/2025: Clarion Herald | Gregorian Chant | Plenary Indulgences

We're joined with Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us a sneak peek of what readers will find in this week’s Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen, Chant specialist and Dr. Jim Jordan, sheet music editor with Paraclete Press talks about Gregorian Chant. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about plenary indulgences.

Wake Up! 10/28/2025: Belmont Abbey College | Amazing Parish Leadership | St. Vincent de Paul

We're joined with Dr. Joseph Wysocki, the Interim President and Provost of Belmont Abbey College, he talked about the university leading in Catholic higher education. Tim Glemkowski is the Executive Director of Amazing Parish, talked about new leadership summit and vision to form effective parish leaders. Sunnie Johnson-Laine, CEO of SVDPBR provides monthly update

Wake Up! 10/27/2025: Did Jesus Sin by Weeping? | Kevin Wells Visit | Theology Lesson

We're joined with Jacob Gillick, writer, talks about Jesus and his emotions from his new article on Catholic Exchange titled: Did Jesus Sin by Weeping? Kevin Wells, author and speaker, talks about his upcoming event at Most Blessed Sacrament in Baton Rouge. Dr. David Whidden, Theology teacher at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in Baton Rouge joins us for a theology lesson.

Wake Up! 10/24/2025: Encountering Signs of Faith | America's Catholic Comeback | Ultrasounds

We're joined with Allison Gingras, author, brings a powerful story of faith, family, and the beauty of responding to God’s call in her new book Encountering Signs of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God. John C. Krueger is an entrepreneur, author, and musician, he talks about how young Catholics are making a comeback in their faith in his new book Dwelt Among Us: America’s Catholic Comeback. Lorie Graham, Registered Nurse at Women’s New Life Clinic, talks about ultrasounds.

Wake Up! 10/23/2025: Christ-Centered Coaching | Abortion Pill Reversal | Rose Petal Social

We're joined with Rachael Popcak Isaac, pastoral counselor, talks about Christ-centered coaching for elite athletes and high-pressure professionals. Dr. George Delgado, talks about the abortion pill reversal and revealing details in his new book Abortion Pill Reversal: A Second Chance at Choice. Lynn Woods Schonberg, member of Missionaries of St. Therese, talks about Missionaries of St. Therese Rose Petal Social Luncheon and milestone anniversary.

Wake Up! 10/22/2025: Festival of the Lake | The Road to Bethlehem | Holy Water

We're joined with Kenzie Cardella, Festival of the Lake Spokesperson, talks about the fun-filled event in Mandeville. Rebecca Wildsmith, talks about her father’s book, The Road to Bethlehem, and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.

Wake Up! 10/21/2025: Night Prayer for Children | Lectio Divina | TAN Digital

We're joined with Gwyneth Thompson Briggs, illustrator of the children’s book, A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children, Jason Gale, VP of Content and Production at TAN Books, talks about Lectio Divina with the Spiritual Masters: The Gospel of Matthew with St. John Chrysostom and Tim Hill, head coach at Well-Ordered Family, talks about TAN Books' new app: TAN Digital.