Pete Burak shares key themes from his new book and the challenge of reaching young men with the gospel.

Segment 1: Florida’s Catholic School Vaccine Fight Doesn’t Need a Winner and a Loser

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s clash with the state’s Catholic bishops over vaccine policy in Catholic schools threatens the eligibility of Catholic schools to participate in Florida’s universal school choice program. Andrea Picciotit-Bayer believes this case does not need a winner or a loser - Florida can respect the bishops’ authority over Catholic schools while preserving a workable path for parents with vaccine objections. She joins us.

Segment 2: The Passion of the Christ returns to theaters

It’s been more than 20 years since the Passion of the Christ swept across theaters worldwide, and the film continues to impact people all across the globe. Joe Condit is bringing the film back to theaters for one week only, starting tomorrow September 10. He joins us with the details.

Segment 3: Your Unique Call to Holiness

Adam Wright has been battling cancer for several years. After “ringing the bell” following a successful surgery in late 2025, doctors found new evidence of disease in February. He joins us talking about the value of suffering and how we are all called to holiness.

“Where do we see the sacraments in early Church history?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational role of sacraments, while also addressing how the sacrament of marriage can lead to sainthood, the biblical basis for confirmation, and the significance of exorcised salt in baptism. The conversation touches on various aspects of sacramental theology and its historical context.

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Segment 1: “Blessed are They...” - The Promises of the Beatitudes

In today’s Gospel, we hear from the Beatitudes. Blessed are those who suffer, for they will be comforted. When we suffer for Jesus, He sees that suffering and will reward us in the next life. The Father in Heaven wants you to consecrate every fiber of your being to Him. So ask yourself right now, what is the 10%, the 20% that you’re holding back from Him? What is that part of your life that is hard for you to let go, that you’re grappling with giving Him full control and authority? Marcus has more.

Segment 2: “The King is Dead - Long Live the Christ!”

Church bells tolled across Norway last week following the death of King Harald V, a gesture church leaders say signaled “the presence of God on earth and the hope of life after death.” Regardless of what happens in this life, Christ’s kingship is eternal. Marcus has more.

Segment 3: The Cost of becoming Catholic (2 segments)

Gavin Ashenden is a former Anglican bishop whose life was turned upside-down when he decided to convert to Catholicism. He shares his story and gives us a special insight into what he has learned about Marian devotion.

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