Wake Up!

Wake Up!

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Wake Up! episodes

  • Wake Up! 9/28/2026: The Harmonized Gospel | Teens and Driving | St. Francis

    We're joined by Jason Gale, VP of content and production for TAN Books, talks about the new release called The Harmonized Gospel: The Life of Christ in One Continuous Story. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about raising teens: teens and driving- how much freedom is too much? Dr. David Whidden, Fran U Theology Professor in Baton Rouge, talks about St. Francis. 



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 9/24/2026: Luminescence | Pro-Life Topics | Marriage and Family Life

    We're joined by Ben Clapper, executive director with Louisiana Right to Life, with Pro-Life Persuasion segment. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette talks marriage and family life. Clayton Ferguson, executive producer for Banijay Americas Live, talks about Luminescence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 9/23/2026: Vespers | Fulton Sheen Beatification | Events

    We're joined by David Dawson Sr., president of Catholic Community Media and Al Smith, Founder and Director of Bishop Sheen Today, live from the Fulton Sheen beatification. 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 vespers.



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 9/21/2026: St. Dymphna | Men's Health | St. Michael

    We're joined by Michael Aquilina talks about his book St. Michael and His World. Isaiah Marshall, founder and board chair of the Isaiah Marshall Foundation and a prostate cancer survivor, talks about faith, family and men’s focus on their health with an event coming up in Baton Rouge. Tommy Tighe, author, talks about his book I'm Depressed—Now What? St. Dymphna's Guide to Building Your Depression Playbook.



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 9/18/2026: Diocesan Children's Choir | Operation Reload 4 Heroes | Gulf Pine Stories

    We're joined by Brennan Plummer, director of music and organist at St. Joseph Cathedral, talks about a new diocesan children’s choir. Col. Robert Reize, event chairperson and Bryan Henderson, prior event participant, will talk about an event coming up that benefits those who serve our country. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi, with the Gulf Pine Newspaper update.



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 9/16/2026: Confession | Life's Difficult Moments | Clarion Herald News

    We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with Clarion Herald update. John Digirolamo, author of It's Not About the Broken Road: True stories of finding gratitude and joy in life's most difficult moments, highlights people who build faith while persevering through adversity. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment answers a question about confession: how often should we go?



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 9/15/2026: Alan Ames in Louisiana | Living a Holy Life | Formation Opportunities

    We're joined by Alan Ames, Catholic author and speaker, will give us details on an upcoming event in Louisiana where he will be speaking about God’s compassionate love and forgiveness. Chase Crouse, Catholic author, will talk about his book, Sanctify Your Day: A Structure to Live an Intentional, Healthy, and Holy Life. Dr. John Sehorn is the Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, he will talk about Graduate School of Theology expanding formation opportunities.



    46 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.