Kevin Cummings joins the show to share how a retired dentist answered the call to become a deacon. The call doesn't end there; Deacon Kevin devotes his time to the pro-life ministry, Deacons of Hope. It serves not only the unborn but also the poor, the imprisoned, the marginalized, the oppressed, the sick, and the aged, regardless of sex, race, nationality, or creed.

Cowboy Deacon Lance Mudd joins the show and shares his adventure back to God. From the lights of the rodeo arena to a thriving businessman, Deacon Lance shares how admitting his addiction catapulted him into the adoration chapel and being open to a healing relationship with Christ.

Episode Highlights:

Fr. Kirby returns to the show to share the inspiration for his new book, A Year with the Popes: Daily Meditations with the Vicar of Christ.

Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Bear to discuss his new book, Standing Strong:

Dan Burke, author, founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Direction, joins the show to discuss his new book, Finding Peace Through Uniformity with God's Will.

Dr. Gerry Crete, therapist and author, joins the show to discuss his new book Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety through Healing Our Parts. Dr. Crete starts off by addressing the core distinction of our human nature and how we can heal to become a whole and healthy person.