Wake Up!

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, state director of Aspiring Scholars. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, talks about how to communicate healthily about weighty stuff with your spouse. Fr. Chris Decker, pastor at St. Mary of False River in New Roads, La, talks about back-to-school from a pastor’s perspective.

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Fr. Dave Tomaszycki, editor of the book On the Demonic, Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s unfinished book joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the Feast of the Assumption.

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Kathleen Higgins, director of youth and young adult ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about how youth ministry and catechesis go hand-in-hand. Shaun McAfee, Catholic author, talks about his book Saints and Sacramentals: Saint Catherine Labourè and the Miraculous Medal.

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U president in Baton Rouge with an update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about raising teens: how can we support them with their first job. Tom Costanza, executive director of the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops provides insights on agenda items.

We're joined by Bethany Kline, founder of 365 Catholic Singles Community with dating advice: living with purpose instead of waiting for marriage. Allan Smith, Founder and Director of Bishop Sheen Today, will talk about Fulton Sheen’s beatification preparations. Shaun McAfee will talk about his new release from TAN Books entitled Compendium of Eucharistic Miracles: An Encyclopedia of Miraculous Events Confirming the Real Presence.

We're joined by Dr. Robert Shaffern with his most recent work with Angelico Press: Peter of Galilee: Shepherd of the Early Church. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, talks about not letting our feelings toward our spouse be dictated by our feelings. Betsy Garrety, retreat coordinator, talks about a women’s retreat focused on The Chosen series.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with Clarion Herald update. Dina Dow, director of evangelization and catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment where we will answer questions about spiritual direction.

We're joined by Fr. Michael Champagne, priest of the Community of Jesus Crucified, talks about the Fete Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Boat Procession. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of St. Vincent de Paul USA with update. Mary Bowen with Industrious Family Films, a homeschool filmmaking project into a family-run Catholic film studio, talks about their release of Fabiola.

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, communications director of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux with monthly update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about the pressure our teens put on themselves through academics- how can we navigate this and help? Claudia McAdam, Catholic children’s author, talks about Mary in her book The Miracle of the August Snow.

We're joined by Stephanie Sterling, executive director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about hurricane preparedness. Jennifer Barrett Scheuermann, PA-C, specializes in hepatology at Ochsner Health and member of the CMA NOLA Guild, talks about how her practice has changed and the upcoming National Catholic Medical Association meeting in Phoenix. Danny Fitzpatrick with the St. Louis IX Art Society, talks about sacred art, its comeback and why we should be supporting local Catholic artists