Epiphany

John Angotti is recognized nationwide as a dynamic performer, worship leader, and recording artist. His style bridges the traditional and the contemporary, weaving together timeless hymns with original compositions that are cinematic, soul-stirring, and deeply rooted in faith. Through concerts, liturgical music, and storytelling, John brings hope, healing, and inspiration to audiences of every generation.

John Angotti is a storyteller at the piano, a voice of hope for the Church, and a messenger of God's love through song. From small-town roots in West Virginia to stages and sanctuaries across the nation, John's music bridges tradition and contemporary expression -inviting all generations to encounter faith in a living, powerful way. Through the John Angotti Music Mission, he leads concerts, worship events, and recordings that inspire hearts, heal wounds, and unite communities. Whether lifting a hymn, composing original songs, or leading worship, John's purpose is simple: to remind us that God's love is for everyone, everywhere.

Troy and Kathleen Billings met at the University of Notre Dame when paired up to perform a dance together for a Christmas show. It was not until several years later, after each of their first marriages ended in annulments, that, by the grace of God, their lives reunited and they fell in love, thus beginning their real dance together in the Sacrament of Marriage. They recently relocated from a suburb of Chicago to Greenville, South Carolina, with their five children, ages 6 to 23. They also have four children in heaven. They are frequent guest speakers nationwide on the topic of marriage. They are the authors of “Simply Love: Catholic Marriage Day by Day.” Kathleen writes for Catholic Mom and WINE (Women in the New Evangelization). She is also a contributing author to Amazing Grace for Mothers (Ascension Press) and Called by Name: 365 Daily Devotions for Catholic Women (Ave Maria Press).

Using the art of illusion, Giancarlo Bernini shares a unique perspective on faith and what it means to seek Truth. His Catholic faith, BA in Religious Studies, and love of apologetics have allowed him to create a program tailored to Catholic audiences. ​Attentive to the needs of the Church today, Giancarlo has crafted a show designed to entertain audiences while inspiring them to seek God through the sacraments of the Church and to wholeheartedly pursue their call to sainthood.

Fr. Ryan was a speaker and chaplain on the Good News Cruise. He joins Vanessa to share his experience there as a priest. They also discuss the marriage work he does with Theology of the Body and Retrovaille.

Fr. Ryan Mann was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland, OH. He is the pastor of St. Basil the Great parish in Brecksville, OH. Fr. Ryan has been the chaplain and teacher for the Theology of the Body Institute as well as chaplain for the Cleveland Diocese chapter of Retrovaille Marriage Ministry and Culture Project. He has spoken at conferences, parishes, retreats and on several podcasts. You can hear some of his talks and homilies on his podcast with a priest friend entitled, “Slaking Thirsts.”

Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and introduces a Lenten Challenge to “share your story” with others.

Now in its second decade of ministry, Amazing Parish has released Rebuild My Church: A Call for Renewal, a white paper outlining six principles at the heart of the Church’s mission and challenging parish leaders to intentionally shape their culture for evangelization. Born from more than a decade of collaboration and coaching with pastors and their teams, it captures the practices and insights guiding renewal in parish communities and hearts.

The 16-page challenge for parish renewal summarizes six core beliefs most centrally held by Amazing Parish as essential to understanding renewal for the Church:

· The Church exists to evangelize

· The Church is living in a change of era

· Renewal has to take place in the parish

· The pastor’s leadership is irreplaceable

· Leadership is a team sport

· Culture is the soil of mission

Tim Glemkowski is the Executive Director of Amazing Parish. In this new role, Glemkowski brings parish ministry innovation and creativity to one of the American Catholic Church’s leading sources for fostering healthy leadership teams and organizational health in parish life. He was previously CEO of the National Eucharistic Congress.

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Patti Armstrong is an award-winning journalist and was managing editor and co-author of the bestselling Amazing Grace Series. Her latest books are the humorous and inspirational second-edition Dear God, I Don’t Get It, Dear God, You Can’t Be Serious!, What Would Monica Do? and Holy Hacks. Patti worked in social work and public administration before staying home as a freelance writer.

Vanessa previews today’s guests and topics and talks about the Feast of St. Joseph.

Andrew Daub is Co-founder and Executive Director of Team Iron Will. Catherine Daub is the other Co-founder and their Director of Family Support and Advocacy. Team Iron Will is led by Andrew and Catherine Daub—parents of eight children, including their youngest son, Will, whose birth and medical journey ignited a nationwide movement of hope and advocacy. Catherine brings a background in family ministry and a gift for storytelling, sharing Will’s story and elevating the stories of families across the country. Andrew contributes decades of military and civilian leadership, ensuring that our work is strategic, principled, and built for long-term impact. They started TIW to educate about Down Syndrome and the sanctity of all life and to also advocate for families and to help them get the therapy equipment that their children need to succeed and thrive.

World Down Syndrome Day is March 21, and the essay contest runs now through March 27. It's for kids in middle school through college.

Tammy Junker is the Director of Discipleship at St. John the Evangelist in Fenton. She writes: “I am passionate about the Catholic faith, Sacraments, Scriptures and Tradition. I believe it is vitally important in my gifts of leadership and teaching “to help form Christ in the lives of others” (St. John Paul II). Growing up on a farm taught me responsibility for a job well done. My spiritual growth came through Catholic parents, good catechists, bible studies, life experience, and in raising two sons who were enrolled in Catholic school. My husband converted to Catholicism during our marriage helping me relate personally to the importance of RCIA, growth and understanding the faith. Living abroad has shown me the universality of our faith and the importance of obedience to the Magisterium of the Church. Renewal springs from good catechesis; it is my desire to serve the Church through well-formed religious education.”