Wake Up!

Wake Up!

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Wake Up! episodes

  • Wake Up! 8/27/2026: Monitoring Technology | Louisiana Right to Life Prayer Vigil | iGiveCatholic

    We're joined by Erica Inzina, J.D., policy director with Louisiana Right to Life, will update us and give us details on an upcoming prayer vigil. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, will talk about parents' role regarding monitoring technology. Cory Howat, executive director of the Catholic Community Foundation, talks iGiveCatholic.



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 8/26/2026: Diaconate Call | Seven Sacraments | Gospel Reflection

    We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Deacon James Morrissey, director of administration and parish life at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, talks about his call to the diaconate. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with our Catholic 101 segment answers the question: why do we have seven sacraments?



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 8/24/2026: Worrying as Parents | Meaning of Life | New Superintendent

    We're joined by Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about raising teens: when should we worry as parents? Tom Corcoran, co-author of the book, Jesus, the Rich Young Man, and the Meaning of Life 6 Spiritual Disciplines for Finding Heaven—Even Now talks about his new book. Jill Grabert, assistant superintendent of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools, joins us as she steps into her new role.



    44 min
  • Wake Up! 8/21/2026: Religious Life | Priesthood | Diocesan News

    We're joined by Claire Gallagher, consecrated virgin in the Archdiocese of New Orleans and project manager of Flourishing Sisterhood, talks about her vocation story. Fr. David Ducote, vocations of director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about the call to vocations to the priesthood. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi and editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper updates us on events along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.



    58 min
  • Wake Up! 8/20/2026: ESL Program | Family Life | Catholic Schools Update

    We're joined by Amy Vaccarella, superintendent of Catholic school in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, talks family life. Janet Lopez, director of english as second language (ESL) program for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins us to discuss the work they do in our area. 



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 8/19/2026: Baptismal Promises | Youth Ministry | Clarion Herald Stories

    We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with Clarion Herald update. James Behan, associate director for young adult ministry and associate director for marriage and family life in Archdiocese of New Orleans talks youth events this school year. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 8/18/2026: The Stanley Rother Story | Box of Joy | School Anxiety

    We're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic author, speaker talks about anxiety for the new school year and trusting in God. Maria Scaperlanda, promoter of the cause for Blessed Stanley Rother, will talk about an upcoming film called American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story. Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, will talk about Box of Joy.



    45 min
  • Wake Up! 8/14/2026: The Quest of Kip Saunders | Families in Pews | Theology Lesson

    We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks about creating a culture of life starting with how we look at and talk to families in the pews. Scott Fleming, local Catholic author of the book, The Quest of Kip Saunders: A Novel of Regret and Return tells us about his upcoming book signings. 



    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.