The Catholic Cafe

Deacon Jeff talks with Mexican recording artist Azeneth Gonzales (and her friend, Fr. Agostino Torres, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) about her wonderful story of conversion. After winning La Academia, the Mexican version of American Idol, she canceled a lucrative CD recording contract so that she could travel the world as a missionary and sing only for the glory of God.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Agostino Torres, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal about the problem of bad things happening to good people. Should I abandon the Church? Does God MAKE evil things happen? How can God be all good and allow bad things to happen? How can suffering be redemptive? These and many other questions are discussed.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Anthony Baetzold, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal about the Catholic teaching regarding Celibacy, especially for priests.

Deacon Jeff talks with Anthony Maranise about the different types of friendships, the ultimate of which includes Christ. Additionally, challenges to a Christ-centered friendship are discussed.

Deacon Jeff talks with Alicia Van Hecke, noted homeschooling author, speaker and enthusiast about the ways in which all families can help keep a strong and vibrant Catholic identity in the home.

Deacon Jeff talks with TV personality Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers about the ministry of the Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church and his journey to becoming a deacon.

Deacon Jeff talks with J. Terry Steib, SVD, Bishop of Memphis in Tennessee about his latest Pastoral Letter, Who Do You Say That I Am?

Deacon Jeff talks with Father Jim Blount, SOLT about the effect of a weak earthly (familial or spiritual) father: it leads most assuredly to a lack of a relationship with the Divine and Eternal Father. More specifically, it leads one open to spiritual warfare and soul-threatening attacks from the devil and those that serve him.

Deacon Jeff talks with Father Jim Blount, SOLT about the importance, impact and relationship between earthly fatherhood, spiritual fatherhood and Divine Fatherhood. Guest co-hosts Nick Drzycimski and Jeff Drzycimski, Jr. make their radio debut and add their perspectives to the discussion.

Deacon Jeff talks with members of the National Evangelization Team (NET), a group of young people who travel the country evangelizing teens, about their experiences, challenges and victories.