Catholic business leaders face unique challenges in today’s culture. In the Call Me Catholic Countdown, Peggy lists her top five American corporations promoting good values while still making a profit.

Successful entrepreneur John Abbate and his wife Kaaren discuss the unique challenges Catholics face in the culture of modern business. John’s book “Invest Yourself, Daring to Be Catholic in Today’s Business World” lays out their personal journey and how they both came to appreciate the importance of living out the values of our faith both at home and in the office.

Peggy continues her conversation with John and Kaaren Abbate about some of the challenges that prompted them to reevaluate their appetite for commercial success and bring it more into balance with their Catholic beliefs. Listeners are invited to call in with their questions or comments on the subject.

The summer season offers lots of opportunities to engage in fruitful conversations with friends and family. The Call Me Catholic Countdown lists Peggy’s top five most important rules for engaging in civil discourse.

Sharing the gospel with family and friends (or a stranger on the computer screen) can be challenging. Popular Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard discusses his newest book “Prepare the Way; Overcoming Obstacles to God, the Gospel, and the Church.”

Karlo continues his discussion of how to talk about and think through the common barriers that prevent others (and even ourselves) from seeing the fullness of truth in Catholicism. Listeners are invited to call in with their questions or comments for Karlo.

Catholic business leaders face unique challenges in today's culture. In the Call Me Catholic Countdown, Peggy lists her top five American corporations promoting good values while still making a profit.

Successful entrepreneur John Abbate and his wife Kaaren discuss the unique challenges Catholics face in the culture of modern business. John's book "Invest Yourself, Daring to Be Catholic in Today's Business World" lays out their personal journey and how they both came to appreciate the importance of living out the values of our faith both at home and in the office.

Peggy continues her conversation with John and Kaaren Abbate about some of the challenges that prompted them to reevaluate their appetitie for commerical success and bring it more into balance with their Catholic beliefs. Listeners are invited to call in with their questions or comments on the subject.

On this Memorial Day weekend, the Call Me Catholic Countdown lists Peggy’s top five saints who were also soldiers.

We are all called to be Christian soldiers; defending our faith and living it out bravely in the face of a culture that often opposes it. St. Teresa of Calcutta modeled that courage with her service to the poorest of the poor. Actress and playwright Christin Jezak discusses her original portrayal of the saint in her one woman show, “Person to Person: A Mother Teresa Project,” a theatre production she’s been performing for 11 years.

Christin Jezak shares the inspiration behind her depiction of Mother Teresa and the five other characters she portrays in the show. Peggy and Christin take calls from listeners with a comment or question about the subject.

On this Memorial Day weekend, the Call Me Catholic Countdown lists Peggy’s top five saints who were also soldiers.

We are all called to be Christian soldiers; defending our faith and living it out bravely in the face of a culture that often opposes it. St. Teresa of Calcutta modeled that courage with her service to the poorest of the poor. Actress and playwright Christin Jezak discusses her original portrayal of the saint in her one woman show, “Person to Person: A Mother Teresa Project,” a theatre production she’s been performing for 11 years.

Christin Jezak shares the inspiration behind her depiction of Mother Teresa and the five other characters she portrays in the show. Peggy and Christin take calls from listeners with a comment or question about the subject.

With Pentecost on Sunday and Confirmation season about to wrap up, Peggy lists the top five symbols of the Holy Spirit and a gift for your favorite confirmant that might reflect that symbolism.

Author and apologist Trent Horn discusses why we should be more scrupulous in quoting the saints as he explains in his newest book, “What the Saints Never Said – Pious Misquotes and the Subtle Heresies They Teach You.”

Trent and Peggy continue their discussion about misquoted saints and the dangerous fallout from that practice.

In Chatting with Catholics, Peggy takes her microphone to a Confirmation rehearsal at a small parish in the diocese of Orange and asks the candidates what saint they chose for their Confirmation name.

Everyone rushes out to buy their mother flowers for Mother’s Day but do you know what each blossom means? In the Call Me Catholic Countdown, Peggy lists the top five flowers to give your Mother based on each variety’s symbolism.

The Audiogirls are back! Entertainment pros Sylvia Aimerito and Lori Rae Martin discuss the latest news from their proactive profile ministry.

Lori Rae and Sylvia continue their discussion with Peggy about ways we all can be a bold and active voice for the unborn. And take calls from listeners who have a question or comment. Peggy also challenges the Audiogirls to a game of “Catholic This or Catholic That?”

The month of May always surprises us. In the Call Me Catholic Countdown, Peggy lists the top five things to look for in the coming month of May.

Pam Hurwitz and her daughter Jyllian Rhodes are both highly respected youth ministry leaders in the diocese of Orange. They discuss their winning formula for building and growing programs for teens in our Church.

Peggy continues her conversation with Pam and Jyllian as they discuss their new ministry “Family + Faith Collective“, a program to help families cultivate more faith and communication in their home. They also take calls from listeners with questions or comments about their experiences in youth ministry.

The earliest Christians thrived through the generous hospitality of others.

In the Call Me Catholic Countdown, Peggy explores the top five ways we can embody the spirit of Christian hospitality in our modern lifestyles.

Tracy Bejotte, Chief Operating Officer of Caritas Communities, discusses how her organization brings Christian values to affordable housing communities throughout California.

Tom Mauro, Chief Missions Officer for Caritas Communities, joins the conversation and shares the ways in which their non profit organization improves the lifestyles of affordable housing residents through enrichment programs for all ages.

In Chatting with Catholics, Peggy takes her microphone to a classroom of second graders preparing for their First Holy Communion and asks the young students how they are getting ready for their big day.

In this Sunday's gospel, we once again hear the account of Thomas' doubt in the risen Christ. The Call Me Catholic Countdown list's the top five ways to respond to the doubts we encounter in our faith walk.

The Most Reverend Thanh Thai Nguyen, the newest Auxiliary Bishop appointed to the diocese of Orange, discusses the doubts he faced during his escape from Vietnam in l979. Bishop Nguyen shares the story of his journey to the priesthood.

We continue our discussion with Bishop Nguyen about his newest assignment helping to serve the largest population of Vietnamese Catholics in the country, as well as his love of music and passion for tennis. Listeners are invited to call in with their comments or questions for Bishop Nguyen.

In Chatting with Catholics, Fr. Quan Tran tells the story of his Vietnamese family's conversion to Catholicism through the intercession of St. Joseph.