Casting Nets

Tony and Chris discuss food, the Thanksgiving Holiday, and Evangelization. The attitude of thankfulness can be a wonderful tool in Evangelization, can lead us to a sense of peace in our life, and being thankful helps us turn outward to spread the Gospel. Food is obviously an integral part of Thanksgiving and also has many ties to the Gospel message. The Holy Eucharist, which is our heavenly food, means Thanksgiving. Think about it.

Tony and Chris explain the Truth at Hand Project. The Truth at Hand Project is a dynamic, practical way to engage the world around us, especially those who are non-Catholic or have fallen away from the Catholic Faith. During this show, we will show you how to explain the Gospel message in 60 seconds, to someone not familiar with the Good News of Jesus Christ. For more information on The Truth at Hand visit www.thetruthathand.com

Tony and Chris welcome special guest Patrick Novecosky onto the show. Patrick is the Editor-in-Chief for Legatus Magazine, which is the monthly news magazine for Legatus members. Legatus was founded in 1987 to help Catholic business leaders live their faith in the midst of the corporate world. For more information on Legatus, or to follow Patrick’s blog, be sure to check out the following websites: www.thepraetorium.com; www.legatusmagazine.org; www.legatus.org; [email protected]

Tony and Chris discuss the importance of family in the New Evangelization. Pope Benedict XVI called families to be the centers for the New Evangelization when he said “The New Evangelization is inseparable from the Christian family…..Like the Church, the family is called to live, to radiate and express to the world the love and presence of Christ.” Listen in for ways to spread the Gospel through the family.

Tony and Chris invite Sam Bryant, founder of Totally Catholic Tees, to the show. Sam and his wife Tracy (a graphic designer) started making quality, actually Catholic t-shirts 20 years ago. Since then, their apostolate has continued to produce the best-looking and best-quality Catholic apparel around! Listen in to hear how Sam started this apostolate with the guidance of the Lord and our Blessed Mother. For more information and to start evangelizing by wearing Catholic apparel, visit www.totally-catholic.com.

Tony and Chris welcome Bob Brandt to the show to discuss Adoption. Bob and his wife Peg are parents of 12, nine adopted and 3 birth children. They have also been home to over 30 additional children over the years. Furthermore, Bob Brandt has been the Executive Director of the Nebraska Children's Home Society and also CEO of the Children's Home Society of America.

Tony and Chris welcome Mother Mary Magdalen, IHM and Sister Marie Therese, IHM to the show to discuss religious life. Mother Mary Magdalen and Sister Marie Therese give personal, in-depth descriptions of what life is like as a religious sister in Wichita, KS. The IHM sisters are expanding and share their exciting plans to build a new Motherhouse in Colwich, KS. The IHM Sisters will be hosting a Marian procession on October 13, 2013 at the new Motherhouse property and all are welcome to attend. For more information about the IHM’s and to RSVP for the procession, visit www.sistersihmofwichita.org.

Tony and Chris interview Tom Peterson, the founder of Catholics Come Home. Inspired by Pope Emeritus Benedict’s call for a New Evangelization, Catholics Come Home reaches out to inactive Catholics using inspiring TV commercials and an interactive Web site. Casting Nets and Catholics Come Home both share the goal of fulfilling the call for a New Evangelization set forth by Blessed Pope John Paul II, and we discuss the mission of CCH, the importance of using media to spread the Gospel message, and how we can invite others back to the Faith, among other things. For more information, visit www.catholicscomehome.org.

Tony and Chris dedicate a special show to answer some common evangelization questions from listeners. Some questions we will answer are: What should I do to prepare myself to evangelize? How important is it to memorize bible quotes, chapter & verse to share the faith? How exactly should we pray for those we wish to evangelize? Listen in and get those questions answered!

Tony and Chris welcome a very special guest to the show: Father Pat York, pastor of the Church of the Magdalen in Wichita, KS. Fr. Pat has years of experience as a trained Spiritual Director and shares some of his insights about the subject. Spiritual direction is very closely related to evangelization, so listen in to learn how the benefits of good spiritual direction will help us bear more fruit in our own evangelization efforts!