Wake Up!

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Dr. Dan Schneider, talks about his book Sins of the Father: A Catholic and Biblical Approach to Generational Curses. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about St. Joseph.

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with events, Emily Mentock, Catholic author, talks about her book Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026. Ira DeWitt, executive producer of the short film Rewritten: The Story of Maria Goretti and founder of SAINT Lifestyle App talks about the film.

We're joined by Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and fear. Laura Stewart, Catholic author, talks about her book Orchestra for Oliver: Even the Shortest Lives Are Special ,the story of an expectant family navigating a prenatal diagnosis. Rick Hamlin, author of the book Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living.

We're joined by Jim Cavnar, cofounder and CEO of Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about “Water for Life” campaign. Dr. Tom Harmon is Associate Director of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas (UST) Houston, talks about bringing American Civic life to UST. Terry Dickson, Communications Director in the Diocese of Biloxi, with events and stories from the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about staying focused halfway through Lent. Laura Bedingfel​d, author of the book, Arise: A 50-Day Journey into the Mystery of the Resurrection. 

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Brian O’Neel, Catholic writer, talks about SaintsTombs.com, a new website to help you find pilgrimage sites. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about Archbishop Fulton Sheen- what every Catholic should know.

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about St. Joseph. Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Associate Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and Director of Content Development, talks about “The Heart of Prayer” Lenten series.

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U President in Baton Rouge. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic and author, talks about teens and fasting: How do we encourage our teens to give up something for Lent, and is it important to observe the Lenten fasts traditionally observed by the Catholic Church? Kaitlyn Facista, author of the book, Into the Heart of Middle-earth: Exploring Faith and Fellowship in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, talks about her book.

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about how to get our teens involved in devotions in our faith. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, talks about their mission's goals for March.

We're joined by Aline Harbison, Executive Director of the Cenacle on the Lake in Metairie, updates us on upcoming events and retreats. Dr. Angela Parise, OBGYN with Ochsner and Sophia Diaz, first year med student and members of the CMA NOLA Guild, join us. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about the Stations of the Cross.