A Reason for Hope

Everyday Evangelization: In this episode, we hear about the faith journey of Curtis Martin, and how God called him to begin the powerhouse evangelization ministry, FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Curtis tells his personal story, and lets us know how we can share the Gospel in these challenging times.

Curtis Martin is the President and Founder of FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, one of the fastest growing movements in the Catholic Church.

Whether he is on college campuses or television, at conferences or working with corporate America, Curtis is an award-winning and proven dynamic speaker who has the ability to help his audience discover a vision for life.

In 2011, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Curtis as a Consulter to the Pontifical Council of the New Evangelization. He holds a Masters degree in Theology and is the author of the best-selling book Made for More, and co-host the new ground-breaking show on EWTN, Crossing the Goal. In 2004, Curtis and his wife Michaelann were awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope John Paul II for their outstanding service to the Church. Curtis and Michaelann, live in Westminster, CO. They are blessed by God with eight children.

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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Episode 22 “Terror of Demons” features Fr. Donald Calloway as we discuss St. Joseph’s formidable title and virtue, the importance of his intercession for men and fathers amidst the modern attack on masculinity, and how our own holiness and purity serve the Church in her battle against the powers of Hell.

Guest Info:

• Fr. Donald Calloway  — Fr. Calloway is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. After a juvenile life of crime with ties to the Japanese mafia, and his subsequent conversion to Catholicism, he earned bachelor’s degrees in philosophy and theology from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. He then earned a Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Sacred Theology from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C. He has written 12 books, including the best-seller No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy and Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon. He leads pilgrimages to Marian shrines around the world and resides in Steubenville, Ohio.

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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Episode 21 “Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare” features Fr. James Brent, O.P. as we discuss the nature and activity of those pure spirits created by God called “angels,” the fallen angels called “demons,” the battle raging between them and how it includes us.

Guest Info:

• Fr. James Brent  — Fr. Brent teaches at the Dominican House of Studies and is a prominent member of the Thomistic Institute, which exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellection formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and the wider public square, especially through the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The Institute has an impressive series of short videos on St. Thomas Aquinas called “Aquinas 101”.

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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Episode 20 “Fatima: A Message for Our Time” features Doug Barry as we discuss the 1917 apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, and the shocking relevance of Our Lady’s messages in light of the contemporary crisis in the culture and the Church.

Guest Info:

• Doug Barry — Doug Barry is a devoted husband, father, and founder of RADIX - BATTLE READY, a Catholic apostolate that focuses on encouraging and strengthening men, women and youth to be better prepared to fight the battles that we all face in the world today, body, mind and soul. Since 1992 he has traveled both nationally and internationally, speaking to young and old alike through television, radio and live appearances.

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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Episode 19 “And Forgive Us Our Trespasses” features Immaculée Ilibagiza as we discuss the Lord’s command to forgive (even our enemies), the impossibility of doing so without God’s grace, and the power of trusting in Divine Mercy.

Guest Info:

• Immaculée Ilibagiza — Immaculée is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that took the lives of nearly one million Tutsi men, women, and children, including her entire family except for one of her brothers. She found shelter at a Protestant pastor’s home, where she and seven other women hid from the deadly rebel mob in a 3-by-4-foot bathroom for 91 days. During that time, Immaculée found her faith, taught herself English, and most incredibly, committed herself to a life of peace, hope, and forgiveness, even for those who had murdered her family. She has gone on to work at the United Nations, receive five honorary doctoral degrees, write seven books about her faith and her life journey, and is the recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace.

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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Episode 18 “Catholic Dating in an ‘It’s Complicated’ World” features Sarah Swafford as we discuss how to navigate relationships of virtue in a world where unchastity is the rule and social media a reality. By putting our relationship with Christ first, and accepting the truth about who we are to Him as well as His plan for life and love, we can find the strength, patience, and grace we need to make our dreams of real love come true!

Guest Info:

• Sarah Swafford — Sarah is the author of Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships. She has appeared on EWTN’s Life of the Rock, EWTN Live, and has also been featured in the National Catholic Register. She is a contributor to Chosen, Ascension Press’s Confirmation program, and YDisciples' True Beauty. She’s also contributed to videos for Women Made New, and she’s a proud member of The Chastity Project and speaks at the Steubenville Youth Conferences in the U.S. and Canada.

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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Episode 17 “Protector of the Church” features Bill Donaghy as we discuss St. Joseph, authentic masculinity, and the role of husbands and fathers in the family.

Guest Info:

• Bill Donaghy — Bill is the Senior Lecturer and Content Specialist for the Theology of the Body Institute. With a background in visual arts, philosophy, and systematic theology, he has given talks and retreats to bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and the lay faithful throughout the country and internationally. Bill is also the co-author with Chris Stefanick of Rise: 30 Day Challenge for Men.

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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Episode 16 “The Feminine Genius” features Dr. Deborah Savage as we discuss the meaning of femininity, the special gifts that women offer to the Church and to the world, and the complementarity of man and woman, in light of the teachings of St. John Paul II and St. Thomas Aquinas.

Guest Info:

• Dr. Deborah Savage — Dr. Savage is a member of the faculty at The Saint Paul Seminary School School of Divinity at the University of St Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she teaches philosophy and theology. She is a student of St. Thomas Aquinas and a recognized scholar of the work of Karol Wojtyla/St. John Paul II. Deborah speaks regularly on the topics of the feminine genius. She co-founded the Siena Symposium, an interdisciplinary think tank organized to respond to John Paul II’s call for a new and explicitly Christian feminism.

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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Episode 15 “Behold Your Mother” features Carrie Gress as we discuss Mary’s part in our redemption and her role in the life of Christians, as well as the Catholic reasoning for Total Consecration to Mary and entrusting ourselves to her maternal care.

Guest Info:

• Carrie Gress — Carrie has a doctorate in philosophy from the Catholic University of America. She is the editor at the online women’s magazine Theology of Home. She has written for an array of publications (Aleteia, Catholic Vote, The Federalist), is a frequent guest on radio (Ave Maria Radio, EWTN Radio, Relevant Radio) and has appeared on a number of news networks (Fox, BBC, EWTN). Carrie is a mother of “five little people, chasing wonder, beauty, sanctity, and sleep (not necessarily in that order).”

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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Episode 14: “NFP: For Better or For Worse” features Danielle Bean as we discuss the benefits and challenges of Natural Family Planning, and how the lives of wives and husbands can be sanctified and glorified through conforming to God’s plan for life and love.

Guest Info:

• Danielle Bean — A prolific writer and speaker, Danielle evangelizes through subjects related to Catholic family life, parenting, marriage, and the spirituality of motherhood. Danielle is the brand manager for CatholicMom.com and a TV talk show host on CatholicTV.

Host: Mario Costabile
Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk

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