Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bill Donaghy from the Theology of the Body Institute to discuss their massive virtual conference taking place this weekend. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the Little Sisters of the Poor and religious liberty, Mike Aquilina on censuses in the Bible and the early Church, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on May as Mental Health Awareness month. Plus news, weather, COVID-19 updates, and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Regis Martin to discuss his recent article for the National Catholic Register on the simplicity of prayer. Other guests include Ken Craycraft on what Catholic Social Teaching has to say about work and leisure, Gary Zimak on God as our deliverer, and Dr. Scott Hahn on his new book, “Hope to Die.” Plus news, weather, COVID-19 updates, and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to discuss the role of our emotions in prayer. Other guests include Marlon de la Torre on original sin and spiritual progress, Dr. Jim Schroeder on how to not let screen time overtake your distance learning efforts, and Fr. Frank Donio on praying the rosary to end COVID-19. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

May the 4th be with you! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Maria Johnson, author of Supergirls and Halos, to discuss the visions of St. Clare and those of Rey from Star Wars, as well as Dr. Jim Papandrea, author of Star Wars to Superman: Christ Figures in Science Fiction, to talk about how the Jedi were partly inspired by Catholic religious orders. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Danielle Bean on finding peace in quarantine, and Bear Woznick on the importance of remembering that God is in control. Plus news, weather, COVID-19 updates, and more...

Happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Emily Jaminet from the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network to look at how to make a good spiritual communion. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo with a preview of the Sunday Mass readings, Deacon Steven Greydanus on the portrayal of the Sacrament of Confession in film over the years, and Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., on re-opening the “sacramental economy.” Plus news, weather, COVID-19 updates, and more…

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V! On today’s show, Dr. Matthew Bunson talks more about this 16th century pontiff who instituted the feast of Our Lady of Victory. Other guests include Ken Craycraft on religious liberty considerations as lockdowns continue, Sarah Christmyer on the witness of Esther in the Scriptures, and Kevin Prendergast on spiritual resources to combat alcoholism as we close out April, which is Alcohol Awareness Month. Plus news, weather, COVID-19 updates, and more...

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss this great Dominican saint and Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on the Dead Sea Scrolls and the concept of a visible church, Kari Beckman on this weekend’s digital Catholic Family Conference, and Gary Zimak on the obedience of Abraham. Plus news, weather, COVID-19 updates, and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Anthony Lilles to discuss total consecration to Jesus through Mary. Other guests include Marlon de la Torre on how the work of Jesus combats original sin, Stephanie Mann to discuss St. John Henry Newman’s thoughts on feasting and fasting, and Fr. Boniface Hicks on persevering in prayer. Plus news, weather, COVID-19 updates, and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Alexander to discuss Flannery O’Connor’s thoughts on being homebound during illness, and how they can apply to a world in quarantine. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Bear Woznick on God as our rock of refuge, and Kris McGregor on the parable of the sower and the seed. Plus news, weather, COVID-19 updates and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss how the Church reacted to the 1918 outbreak of the Spanish Flu, and how it compares to what the Church is doing in response to COVID-19. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo to preview the Sunday Mass readings, Dale Ahlquist on what GK Chesterton had to say about the end of the world, and Ed Condon on how various U.S. bishops are managing their response to the pandemic. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...