Candid Catholic Convos

In this week's episode, Eliza Monts discusses the intersection of Catholic faith and technology, focusing on AI, digital discipleship, and how to navigate online life responsibly. She shares insights from her upcoming book and Pope Leo's recent encyclical, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and virtue in the digital age.

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:33-34

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Isidore

RESOURCES:

Eliza Monts - Substack - https://elizamonts.substack.com

Eliza Monts - Upcoming Book - https://penguinrandomhouse.com

Instagram - https://instagram.com/elizamonts

Bishop Senior joins our Director of Communications, Rachel Bryson, to discuss the education section of his Pastoral Letter, Stir Into Flame, and has a message for all our students, parents and educators heading back to school.

SCRIPTURE: James 1:5

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. John Baptist de La Salle

Join us as Lisa Lickona shares her journey through faith, her favorite saints, and practical insights on living a holy life in everyday moments. Discover how to embrace your unique call to holiness and deepen your spiritual life.

SCRIPTURE: Colossians 3:12-14

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Servant of God Chiara Corbella Petrillo

Save the date! The 2026 Women’s Conference will be on Saturday, October 17 where Lisa will be speaking! This year’s theme is “Look to the Lord.” The day will feature speakers, Adoration, lunch, the Holy Mass, and more! For details, visit https://www.hbgdiocese.org/event/womens-conference/

In this episode, Rob Kaczmark, founder and CEO of Spirit Juice Studios, shares his journey from faith to filmmaking, exploring how film can be a powerful tool for evangelization and cultural influence. We discuss the impact of movies, maintaining faith in the industry, and advice for aspiring Catholic filmmakers.

SCRIPTURE: Wisdom 13:1-5

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Fra Angelico

RESOURCES:

Catholic Video Production | Spirit Juice Studios

Spirit Juice Studios - YouTube

Heart of a Servant

Instagram

In this episode, Desiree Sifuentes, aka @UncatechizedCatholic, shares her journey from being poorly catechized to becoming a passionate advocate for authentic faith formation online. We explore the importance of genuine catechesis, how social media can serve as a mission field, and practical tips for deepening your faith.

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:14-16

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Philip Neri

RESOURCES:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uncatechizedcatholic/

Formed Streaming Platform - https://formed.org/

Word on Fire Gospels - https://wordonfire.org/products/gospel-reflections

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible - https://ignatius.com/products/ignatius-catholic-study-bible

Catholic Answers - https://www.catholic.com/

In this episode, Eve Rosemary shares her journey with prayer, the importance of vulnerability in building a relationship with Christ, and practical tips for deepening your prayer life through daily Mass, silence, and reading scripture.

SCRIPTURE: PS 27:8

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity

RESOURCES:

The Everyday Saint Podcast - https://www.theeverydaysaint.com/theeverydaysaintpodcast

Eve Rosemary on Instagram - https://instagram.com/theeverosemary

TheEverydaySaint.com - https://www.theeverydaysaint.com

Musician and missionary summary Nicholas A. Higgins shares his journey of integrating music and faith, the importance of doing creative work for God, and practical advice for Catholic artists.

SCRIPTURE: Romans 12:6

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Hildegard of Bingen

Nicholas Higgins - Official Website - https://nicholashiggins.com

Tour Schedule- https://nicholasahiggins.wordpress.com/music/

Social - Instagram

In this episode, Bishop Timothy Senior discusses the significance of religious freedom, patriotism, and the role of faith in shaping our nation. He emphasizes the importance of practicing the faith during summer and highlights his pastoral letter, Stir Into Flame, with his vision for the future of the Diocese of Harrisburg.

Chase Lear shares his inspiring journey from skepticism to faith, highlighting the importance of the sacraments, the ongoing process of conversion, and the beauty of the Catholic Church. Discover how personal experiences and authentic searching can lead to a profound spiritual transformation.

SCRIPTURE: John 4:13-14

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Deacon John Rogers, vice president at Prenger Solutions group and ordained permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, joins us to discuss how Catholics can integrate their faith with their professional lives and leverage social media for evangelization.

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 3:5-6

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin

Resources

Catholic Social Media - https://catholicsocialmedia.com/

St. Paul, Minnesota Diocese - https://www.archspm.org/