In the latest Sounds and Words Podcast, I interview author Nancy Ward, author of Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story, Tools, Tips, and Testimonies.  From evangelization to spiritual journaling, the conversation is wide ranging.  (Don't miss our family's own account of crossing the Tiber on page 179.)  "Come on in, brother, the water's fine!"  P.S. Thanks to my musician friend Paul King for some expert audio help with my intro!

This wide-ranging conversation explores Neil's books and his unique approach to writing.  It also reveals some of the elements of his newest mystery entitled Crazy Love.  Neil also discusses changes to law enforcement over his half century of public service.  Of particular interest to listeners may be his observations concerning the Kurt Cobain death investigation and Neil's recollections of meeting John Wayne at the Seattle Police Department in 1973.  Neil's rich life of service and compassion shows a man who truly was a peace officer in every sense of the word.

This edition of Sounds and Words explores Rome's Castel Sant Angelo, one of the many wonders of Rome.  (Please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbO64YZbPX0 and proceed to time mark 27:28 for a selection of my photos of this monument.)

How can we look at the current crisis within the Catholic Church (as Catholics) without losing our minds?  Six approaches are suggested for understanding the present and helping to change the future.

Could our collective behavior in Mass be any more casual or less respectful?  What does posture and attitude have to do with Mass?  Hint: it has a great deal to do with creating a reverent environment for worship.

This introductory podcast describes the show and how it is hoped it will proceed in coming months.