Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Sarah Bassil from In Defense of Christians to look at countries of particular concern when it comes to religious freedom around the world. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on preparing our hearts and minds for Lent, Dr. Kevin Vost on what St. Thomas Aquinas says happens to our souls at the moment of death, Rita Heikenfeld to discuss artichokes on Bible foods, and Jeremy Tate from the Classical Learning Test to help us continue through Catholic Schools Week. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Blaise, patron of all ailments of the throat! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Alan Moy from the John Paul II Medical Research Institute to discuss their perspective on COVID-19 vaccines. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the meaning of Septuagesima Sunday, Karlo Broussard to answer the claim that Catholics worship statues, and Dr. Brian McGee, president of Quincy University, on what a Catholic vision for higher education looks like as we continue through Catholic Schools Week. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of the Presentation! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor of Discerning Hearts and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo of the Institute of Catholic Culture to discuss the joy and sorrow wrapped up in this moment from the early life of Jesus. Other guests include Steve Ray on poetry in the Bible, Dr. Ryan Hanning on developing the habit of self-control, Joe Heschmeyer on why Peter is first on all the Biblical lists of apostles, and Kari Beckman of Regina Caeli Academy to help us continue to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell kick off Catholic Schools Week by talking to U.S. Catholic historian Dr. Matthew Bunson about the history of Catholic education in the country. Other guests include Stephanie Mann to discuss a new exhibit to honor the 850th anniversary of the death of St. Thomas Becket, Kevin Schmiesing on a WWII era miracle on This Week in Catholic History, Bear Woznick on more spiritual tune-up thoughts for men in 2021, and Mike Aquilina to talk about the history of the Church in Africa as we begin Black History Month. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! As pro-lifers around the country gather for peaceful witness against abortion, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jeanne Mancini from the March for Life to discuss how people will be witnessing for life in Washington, DC today. Other guests include Ken Craycraft on the reversal of the Mexico City policy, Tom Brejcha on the pro-life witness of the late Joe Scheidler, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo to preview the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Thomas Aquinas! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson and Dr. Kevin Vost to each give their take on the life and legacy of the Angelic Doctor. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips on how to become a better listener, Rita Heikenfeld on the unique way that capers are mentioned in Scripture on Bible Foods, and Danielle Bean on the importance of date night for married couples. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to discuss the Vatican’s handling this week of a U.S. bishop in regard to questions of clergy abuse. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on the Creation narratives in Genesis, Elizabeth Scalia on cultivating peace in our hearts and our homes, Fr. David Guffey on the digital release of a new film on Fr. Patrick Peyton, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers with the Church’s take on drinking alcohol, and Steven Howard from In Defense of Christians to discuss the horrifying attack last week that killed hundreds of Ethiopian Christians. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of Sts. Timothy and Titus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about these two early Christian bishops who were mentored personally by St. Paul. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on the power of silence, Fr. Frank Donio on the role of religious institutes and societies of apostolic life, Dr. Ryan Hanning on developing the habit of justice, Mike Aquilina on what the Mass of the earliest Christians looked like, Kris McGregor on the spiritual journey of St. Theres’s little sister, and Steve Ray on the role of grandparents in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of the Conversion of St. Paul! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Jim Loughran from the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement to share why they chose this feast to conclude the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Brendan Hodge on the economics of abortion, Bear Woznick on the importance of family in a world more focused on politics, and Bill Schmitt from OnWord to unpack yesterday’s World Communications Day message from Pope Francis. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Vincent of Saragossa, St. Vincent Palloti, and Bl. Laura Vicuna! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about these great saints that the Church sets before us on the calendar. Guests include Tom McGovern, author of “What Christ Suffered,” Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings, Deacon Steven Greydanus on the new film “MLK/FBI,” and Jeanne Mancini from the March for Life on the alterations to this year’s observance of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...