Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome certified herbalist Rita Heikenfeld to talk about the prominence of Lebanon in the Bible, and the fascinating and unique food traditions its history has produced. Other guests include Ken Craycraft to reflect on the legal ramifications of Nevada letting casinos open but mandating churches stay closed, Stephanie Mann on the English martyrs St. John Payne and St. Luke Kirby, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Happy feast of the Transfiguration! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio to give a virtual tour of Mount Tabor, where Our Lord was transfigured. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the counseling wisdom of St. John Vianney (whose feast was this week),and Bill Donaghy from the Theology of the Body Institute to discuss how our brokenness can help us be open to grace. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Toufic Baaklini from In Defense of Christians to discuss the horrific explosion that took place yesterday in his home country of Lebanon. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on what St. Augustine had to say about the canon of Scripture, Marcel LeJeune on how the devil likes to create division in our families, communities, nation and world, and Gary Zimak on what we can learn from Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Happy feast of St. John Vianney! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about this French saint who is the patron of parish priests. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on the power of liturgical prayer, Marlon de la Torre on the 4th Precept of the Church that deals with fasting, and Fr. Frank Donio on helping to foster a culture that encourages vocations in our homes and parishes. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steven Howard from In Defense of Christians to share why they’re calling for a boycott of Turkish products. Other guests include Danielle Bean on what to do when God feels far away, Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Bear Woznick on having the courage to stand up for your faith when confronted. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this heroic Spanish saint who founded the Jesuits. Guests include Ken Craycraft on what Catholic Social Teaching has to say about racism, Stephanie Mann to discuss two women who were martyrs of the English Reformation, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo of the Institute of Catholic Culture to look ahead to the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr Matthew Bunson on St Peter Chrysologus, Catholic counselor Kevin Prendergast on Three great psychological insights from St Ignatius of Loyola. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray on the life of St Martha, Liz Lev discussing an Introduction to Catholic African-American artist Edmonia Lewis, and TL Putnam on why you should pick up the Bible for summer reading. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Marlon de la Torre: Reflecting on the 3rd Precept of the Church, Holy Communion at least once a year at Easter, and Fr. Boniface Hicks continues our series on personal prayer. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bishop Gregory Mansour of the Maronite Eparchy of Brooklyn to discuss the precarious situation of Christians in Lebanon. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with a look at This Week in Catholic History, Kris McGregor on how sin counters the rhythm of love, and Bear Woznick on what hurricanes can teach us about theology. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…