Lights, Catholic, Action!

Lights, Catholic, Action!

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Lights, Catholic, Action! episodes

  • Season 3 Episode 16: Ministry in Joy and Grief

    What happens when the career you planned gives way to a calling you never expected? Emmafae Lemons, of St. Stephen Parish in Weatherford, shares how God led her from speech therapy into parish ministry, where walking with families through baptisms, weddings, funerals, grief, and everyday life has taught her to trust where God has placed her and find grace in simply being present.

    52 min
  • Season 3 Episode 15: Make Friends with the Saints

    Sainthood isn’t reserved for perfect people, and returning guests Jeff Hedglen and Ali Hoffman are here to prove it. Through hilarious stories, personal encounters, and favorite saint friendships, they show how ordinary, messy lives can still become holy when we keep saying yes to God and invite the help of the saints.

    54 min
  • Season 3 Episode 14: What Every Parent Should Know
    Safe Environment training can feel like one more requirement, but Crispin Montelione explains why it can make a life-changing difference for a child. The Virtus creative director shares how research, clear boundaries, trusted adults, and age-appropriate conversations can help families and Catholic communities build a stronger culture of safety.
     
    This episode is dedicated to all those who work in Safe Environment and especially the hardworking team at the Virtus Programs. In Crispin's words: "We have an incredible team with amazing people who manage the programs, contribute to them, and work hard to provide support to all of the different dioceses and organizations."
    50 min
  • Season 3 Episode 13: God's Mercy is Bigger
    What happens when you spend 18 years believing a past abortion is something you can never outrun? Betsy Kopor shares how a Rachel Retreat changed her life and led her to help launch Rachel Ministries in the Diocese of Fort Worth, where women and men affected by abortion can find a path toward healing, mercy, and hope.
     
    Learn more about Rachel Ministries and their retreats at: hopeandhealingafterabortion.com
    50 min
  • Season 3 Episode 12: Faith and Neurodivergence

    What if the way your brain works isn’t something to fix, but something to understand? Catholic Author Felicia Davis shares how discovering she has autism and ADHD helped her better understand herself, her faith, and her calling to help families, workplaces, and relationships see neurodivergence with greater clarity, compassion, and grace.

    Want to learn more about neurodivergence? Check out Felicia's new book, Autism, Not Attitude: Embracing Neurodivergence at Work and in Relationships

    1 hr 8 min
  • Season 3 Episode 11: Rosaries and Ranching

    Diego Soto was certain he would become a priest, but after five years in seminary, he found peace in taking a different path. Now a Catholic school teacher and weekend rancher, he joins Sissel Anderson to share why those years weren’t wasted and how prayer is helping him navigate job loss, unexpected opportunities, and the challenge of trusting God without knowing what comes next.

    52 min
  • Season 3 Episode 10: Faith Doesn't Clock Out
    What does it look like to live your Catholic faith far beyond the walls of the Church? After more than 50 years in law, Robert Gieb shares how faith has shaped his work in the legal profession, his involvement in the pro-life movement and the Red Mass, and an unexpected mission that helped build a Catholic school for hundreds of students in Uganda.
    54 min
  • Season 3 Episode 9: Adventures of a Catholic Priest

    What happens when a successful career in the car business gives way to an unexpected call to the priesthood? Father Jack McKone shares his remarkable journey from missionary work in Guatemala to serving as a priest in the Diocese of Fort Worth, along with unforgettable stories of faith, adventure, and his personal connection to the legacy of Blessed Stanley Rother.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Season 3 Episode 8: The Mission Field is College
    What happens when the career you planned gives way to a mission you never expected? Sam Macaraeg shares how his journey from aspiring jazz musician to Catholic campus missionary helped shape a homegrown missionary program at St. John Paul II University Parish, where personal accompaniment is forming college students not just to practice their faith, but to become missionary disciples themselves.
    59 min
  • Season 3 Episode 7: God Had Other Plans

    Sister Catherine Marie Nguyen never imagined becoming a religious sister, but an unexpected encounter with God’s love changed her plans and led her from dreams of a medical career to a life devoted to Christ. Now a Dominican sister and Catholic school nurse, she shares how caring for scraped knees, comforting sick children, and simply being present can become a powerful way to preach the Gospel without ever stepping behind a pulpit.

    49 min

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The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing Catholic communities in Texas. On Lights, Catholic, Action!, we are going beyond the pews to bring you stories of faith and…