Happy feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Andy Davy, MIC, to discuss the connections between the Lord of the Rings and the Immaculate Conception. Other guests include Mike Aquilina on what the Church Fathers had to say about Mary’s role in salvation history, Joe Heschmeyer on the theological distinctions between tithing, almsgiving, and charity, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on why counseling isn’t an automatic cure-all for emotional and spiritual distress. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more.

Happy feast of Pope St. Damasus I! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this early pope who commissioned St. Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin. Guests include Lisa Hendey on faith and technology, Gary Zimak on how the Psalms can help get us into the spirit of Advent, Katie Warner on her new prayer book for kids, and Ginny Ramsey to discuss a new addiction recovery center in the Diocese of Lexington dedicated to healing the whole person. Plus news, weather, sports and so very much more.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about a new EWTN poll of Catholics in the U.S. Other guests include Karlo Broussard on the Scriptural basis for apostolic authority, Fr. Frank Donio on the importance of spiritual mentors, and Dr. Kevin Vost on what St. Thomas Aquinas says about a properly ordered love of self. Plus news, weather, sports and so very much more.

Happy feast of the Immaculate Conception! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about what St. John Chrysostom, St. Paul, and others had to say about Our Lady’s special role in salvation history. Other guests include Bear Woznick on why we should pray for miracles, Danielle Bean on dealing with disappointment in the spiritual life, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and so very much more.

Happy feast of St. Nicholas! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this great saint who is so often associated with Santa Claus. Guests include Sr. Stephanie Still to discuss this weekend’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, Emily Jaminet to discuss the First Friday promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more.

Happy feast of St. John Damascene! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss this Doctor of the Church who defended the use of icons and images in worship. Other guests include Gary Zimak on the importance of patience in Advent, Dr. John Bergsma on how the Dead Sea Scrolls address Baptism, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo on a new online Church history course being offered by the Institute of Catholic Culture. Plus news, weather, sports and more.

Happy feast of St. Francis Xavier! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more about this great Jesuit missionary from the first generation of the Society of Jesus. Other guests include Ryan Lopez from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Stewardship office with tips for effective giving on #GivingTuesday, Dr. Kevin Vost on brotherly love in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, and Mike Aquilina on what St. John Chrysostom had to say about Advent. Plus news, weather, sports and more.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Leroy Huizenga to discuss his new book on the Gospel of Matthew as we start a new liturgical year. Other guests include Bear Woznick on life as a spiritual battle, Danielle Bean on a proposal that would lengthen the school day, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and much more to start your Advent a better way.