Living the CALL with Deacon Charlie

Father David Guffey, National Director of Family Theater Productions and biblical consultant on The Chosen, joins the show at Miller Studios in Hollywood for a candid conversation on the state of faith-based media. He delves into why Catholic storytelling often struggles with "sanitized" narratives, how secular studios and faith institutions can collaborate on authentic content, and the critical role digital media plays in the ongoing revival of young adults seeking spiritual truth.

https://www.familytheater.org

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Michael Iskander, star of House of David, joins the conversation to explore Pope Leo’s Antiqua et Nova-style concerns around AI, technology, art, and human dignity. They discuss why imperfection, suffering, and the human “soul” are essential to authentic storytelling—and how Michael’s portrayal of David changed his own understanding of mercy and forgiveness.

Pope Leo’s encyclical — Magnifica Humanitas

https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

Michael Iskander socials

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16028322/

https://www.instagram.com/mickoola/?hl=en

House of David

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNNHM1MT?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

www.call-usa.org

Join Deacon Charlie in a compelling conversation with Hebrew Catholic scholar Dr. Angela Costly. Together, they explore the rich continuity between the Old and New Testaments, unpacking what it means to find the fulfillment of Jewish heritage within the Catholic faith.

From Sinai to Rome — From Sinai to Rome: The Transformation of a Jewish Movement into a Gentile Church (Book by Dr. Angela Costley)

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Association of Hebrew Catholics (AHC) — An organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Jewish people within the Catholic Church

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Deacon sits down with Catholic scholar Dr. Michael Pakaluk for a wide-ranging conversation on holiness in everyday life, the contemplative power of cigars and fine spirits, saints and relics, friendship, AI ethics, and raising the next generation through domestic churches. A rich, joyful exploration of living the Catholic faith while shaping culture.

https://www.thecatholicthing.org/author/mpakaluk/

https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/pakaluk-michael/index.html

Former Google and TikTok product executive Gabe Nicolau joins Deacon to discuss modernizing Church communications and navigating his "crossing the Rubicon" moment leaving big tech for Catholic TV. Nicolau shares how integrating faith into secular spaces frees professionals from toxic compartmentalization, and why transitioning to ministry requires trading corporate self-promotion for a deep commitment to radical humility.

In this episode, film producer Adriana Gonzalez joins the show from Verona, Italy, to discuss her ecumenical documentary, That They May Be One. She shares how a personal, life-changing baptism in the Holy Spirit fueled her passion for Christian unity, explaining why bridging denominational divides can start with something as simple as inviting your neighbor over for dinner.

The Official Film Website: thattheymaybeonefilm.com (Where listeners can watch the trailer and find local theater ticket listings for the theatrical release). Released May 19th, 2026.

The 10-Day Prayer Plan ("10 Days in the Upper Room"): flourishyourfaith.org (The free Pentecost novena prayer resource companion to the film featuring contributors like Francis Chan and Dr. Mary Healy).

In this episode, Deacon welcomes Daniel Harmon—creator and showrunner of the hit animated series Tuttle Twins, and co-founder of Angel Studios and the Harmon Brothers.

Daniel shares his faith journey, from a life-changing mission experience in Peru that taught him the true meaning of Christlike service, to building a career in media guided by conviction rather than profit. Together they discuss turning down lucrative clients that didn’t align with their values, the birth of projects like VidAngel and The Chosen, and how Tuttle Twins uses entertaining storytelling to teach kids (and parents) principles of freedom, economics, and critical thinking.

The Tuttle Twins: tuttletwins.com

Angel Studios: angel.com

Harmon Brothers: harmonbrothers.com

VidAngel: vidangel.com

The Chosen: thechosen.tv

Cabrini: angel.com/movies/cabrini

Dry Bar Comedy: drybarcomedy.com

In this episode, Deacon speaks with Rachael Isaac, a former competitive figure skater turned sports and performance psychologist at CatholicCounselors.com. Rachael shares how the intense pressures of figure skating led her to specialize in helping athletes, executives, and high-performers overcome perfectionism, anxiety, and burnout by building true confidence rooted in faith, discerning God's call, and re-aligning pursuits with meaningful "why" questions inspired by St. Ignatius. The conversation explores practical ways to pursue excellence with peace, challenge unhealthy expectations, and integrate personal gifts, faith, and mission for lasting fulfillment.

catholiccounselors.com

@catholiccounselors

@rachel_isaac_coaching

In this newest episode of Living the Call, Deacon Charlie interviews Dr. George Delgado, founder of the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol and author of Abortion Pill Reversal: A Second Chance at Choice. Dr. Delgado explains how progesterone can potentially reverse chemical abortions (now ~70% of U.S. cases), shares evidence of its safety and effectiveness with over 7,000 babies born as a result, and addresses legal persecution, medical risks of unregulated abortion pills, and the spiritual stakes in defending life. A hopeful, evidence-based conversation on offering women a true second chance.

https://stenoinstitute.org/

Abortion Pill Reversal: A Second Chance at Choice

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In this episode, Deacon talks with Todd Dailey, founder of Eternize, about his journey from spiritual autopilot back to a deeper faith and how it led him to create the world's first haptic cross—a wearable device that gently vibrates to remind you of God's presence throughout the day. They explore the intersection of faith and technology, contrasting dystopian AI wearables with tools that foster real prayer habits rooted in Catholic traditions like the Angelus. Todd shares powerful testimonials, insights on staying spiritually grounded amid rapid tech advances, and his vision for using innovation to keep eternity in focus.

Visit myeternize.com (use code "Living the Call" for a listener discount) to learn more about the Eternize Cross.