Wake Up!

Wake Up!

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Wake Up! episodes

  • Wake Up! 4/21/2026: Engaged Encounter | Louisiana Orphan Train Museum | First Communion

    We're joined by Jonathan and Winslow Brandenburg, Local Coordinators for Catholic Engaged Encounter Baton Rouge, talk about an upcoming retreat. Martha Aubert, board president of Louisiana Orphan Train Museum, in Opelousas and James Douget, board member, talk about the history and museum and hits Catholic roots. Adriana Gonzalez, producer of the upcoming docudrama, “That They May Be One” coming to theatres nationwide for a special two-day event talks about the film and explores the urgent call to Christian unity in today’s divided world. Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about First Communion gifts at Pauline Books and Media.

    45 min
  • Wake Up! 4/20/2026: 365 Catholic Singles Community | St. Michael the Archangel | Blind Spot

    We're joined by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher. He joins us to talk about his new children's book he illustrated called Saint Michael the Archangel Through the Ages. Deacon Charlie Echeverry, author of Blind Spot: The Evangelizing Power of Latino Culture, talks about the Hispanic culture’s deep Catholic devotion and roots. Bethany Kline, founder of 365 Catholic Singles Community, talks about their newsletter and Catholic Singles for the National Eucharistic Congress St. Cabrini launch at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine Florida.

    45 min
  • Wake Up! 4/15/2026: Clarion Herald | Parish Leadership Tips | Feasting vs. Fasting

    We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with updates. Tim Glemkowski is the executive director of Amazing Parish, talks about a leadership manifesto for parishes and parish leaders. Dr. Tom Neal, chief of evangelization and mission engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment: How do we shift from discipline of fasting to discipline of feasting?

    45 min
  • Wake Up! 4/8/2026: Divine Mercy Sunday | Confession Tips | Talking to Michelangelo

    We're joined by Peter Giersch, author of the book Talking of Michelangelo: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell in the Burgundy Region. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, talks about Divine Mercy Sunday. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment will talk about confession- how often should I go? How much is too much?

    45 min
  • Wake Up! 4/7/2026: Between the Resurrection and Ascension | SVDP | Quirky Catholic Kids

    We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, will answer the question: What Did Jesus Do for 40 Days between the Resurrection and the Ascension? Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, updates us. Ginny Kochis, author, talks about her book, Quirky Catholic Kids Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy.

    45 min
  • Wake Up! 4/2/2026: Welcome to Hope Springs | Way of the Cross | Living Easter

    We're joined by Paul McCusker is the Senior Director of Creative Content for the Augustine Institute, talks about “Welcome to Hope Springs,” a Screen-Free Audio Adventure for Families. Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talk about the Way of the Cross in downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday. Laura Kelly Fanucci, author of Living Easter 50 Days to Practice Resurrection, joins us.

    45 min

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Every weekday morning, join your friends from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and The Gulf South for a discussion of news, events, and living the Gospel, all from a Catholic, faith-filled perspective.