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Aude Dugast “Jérôme Lejeune: A Man of Science and Conscience” and Thomas Jacobi “How Saints Die: 100 Stories of Hope”
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Meet the Author – October 14, 2021
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Andrew Willard Jones “The Two Cities: A History of Christian Politics”
Meet the Author – October 7, 2021
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John Martignoni “Blue Collar Apologetics: How to Explain and Defend Catholic Teaching Using Common Sense, Simple Logic, and the Bible” and Christopher Malloy “False Mercy: Recent Heresies Distorting Catholic Truth”
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Fr. Thomas Dailey “Behold This Heart: St. Francis de Sales and Devotion to the Sacred Heart” and Deacon Greg Kandra “A Deacon Prays: Prayers and Devotions for Liturgy and Life
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Ryan Burge “The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going”
Meet the Author – August 26, 2021
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Robert J. Conrad Jr. “John Fisher and Thomas More: Keeping Their Souls While Losing Their Heads” and Rhonda Gruenewald “The Harvest: A Guide to Vocation Ministry in Education”
July 29, 2021 – Dan LeRoy “Liberty’s Lions: The Catholic Revolutionaries Who Established America”
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July 22, 2021 – Mary Lenaburg “Be Bold in the Broken: How I Found My Courage and Purpose in God’s Unconditional Love” and Claire Swinarski “In Full Bloom: Finding the Grace and Grit to Thrive Wherever You’re Planted”
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July 15, 2021 – Tim O’Malley “Real Presence: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?” and Eric Sammons “Deadly Indifference: How the Church Lost Her Mission, and How We Can Reclaim It”
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July 8, 2021 – Steven Hemler “Catholic Stories of Faith and Hope: How God Brings Good Out of Suffering” and Kevin Wells “Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz”
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July 1, 2021 – Adam Blai “The Catholic Guide to Miracles: Separating the Authentic from the Counterfeit” and Conor Gallagher “Parenting for Eternity: A Guide to Raising Children in Holy Mother Church”
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June 24, 2021 – Noelle Mering “Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology” and Father David Meconi, SJ “Christ Unfurled: The First 500 years of Jesus’s Life”
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June 17, 2021 – Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak “Parenting Your Kids with Graces: Birth to age 10” and “Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace: Ages 11-18” and Monsignor Stephen Rossetti “Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession, and the Modern-Day Battle Against Ancient Evil”
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June 10, 2021 – Cy Kellett “A Teacher of Strange Things: Who Jesus Was, What He Taught & Why People Still Follow Him” and Dr. Paul Chaloux “Why All People Suffer: How a Loving God Uses Suffering to Perfect Us”
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June 3, 2021 – Cheri Blomquist “Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children’s Great Books and How to Experience Them” and Vicki Burbach “The Lost Art of Sacrifice”
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May 27, 2021 – Austin Ruse “Under Siege: No Finer Time to Be a Catholic” and Ann Garrido “Rules of Engagement: 8 Christian Habits for Being Good and Doing Good Online”
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May 20, 2021 – Fr. John Trigilio “Web of Faith: A Curious Catholic’s Answers to Theological Questions” and Brandon Vogt “What to Say and How to Say It Volume 2: More Ways to Discuss Your Faith with Clarity and Confidence”
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May 6, 2021 – Father Ken Garaci, CPM “Why Be Catholic?” and Sam Fatzinger “A Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More”
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April 29, 2021 – Chloe Langr “Letters to Women: Embracing the Feminine Genius In Everyday Life” and Fr. Robert Spitzer “Escape from Evil’s Darkness – The Light of Christ in the Church, Spiritual Conversion & Moral Conversion”
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April 22, 2021 – Dr. Joseph Stuart “Rethinking the Enlightenment: Faith in the Age of Reason” and Mark Hart “Our Not- Quite- Holy Family: A Practical Guide for Catholic Parents”
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April 15, 2021 – Michael Hesemann “Jesus of Nazareth: Archaeologist Retracing the Footsteps of Christ” and Bishop Thomas Paprocki “Running for a Higher Purpose: 8 Steps to Spiritual and Physical Fitness”
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April 8, 2021 – Dr. Kevin Vost “Aquinas on the Four last Things” and Bret Thoman “The Pandemic of Padre Pio: Disciple of Our Lady of Sorrows”
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April 1, 2021 – Kathleen Beckman “A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Strategies for Deliverance and Healing” and John Bergsma “Jesus and the Old testament Roots of the Priesthood”
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March 25, 2021 – Regina Doman “Stations of the Cross for Kids” and Fr. Jeffery Kirby ” Real Religion: How to Avoid False Faith and Worship God in Spirit and Truth”
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March 11, 2021 – Christine Watkins “The Warning: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience” and John Cuddeback “True Friendship: Where Virtue Becomes Happiness”
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Ken talks with Christine Watkins “The Warning: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience” (Queen of Peace Media) and John Cuddeback “True Friendship: Where Virtue Becomes Happiness” (Ignatius Press) To follow Christine and order her book: www.ChristineWatkins.com Dr. Cuddeback’s book is available at:https://www.ignatius.com/True-Friendship-P3800.aspx John blogs at: https://life-craft.org/
March 4, 2021 – Father Brian Mullady “Captivated by the Master: A Theological Consideration of Jesus Christ” and Father Sebastian Walshe “Always a Catholic: How to Keep Your Kids in the Faith for Life – and Bring Them Back If They Have Strayed”
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Ken talks with Father Brian Mullady “Captivated by the Master: A Theological Consideration of Jesus Christ” (EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute Press) and Father Sebastian Walshe “Always a Catholic: How to Keep Your Kids in the Faith for Life – and Bring Them Back If They Have Strayed” (Catholic Answers Press) Father Mullady’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/captivated-by-the-master Father Walshe’s book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/always-a-catholic-how-to-keep-your-kids-in-the-faith-for-life-and-bring-them-back-if-they-have-strayed-digital/ Special offer (20 copies/$100): https://shop.catholic.com/always-a-catholic-how-to-keep-your-kids-in-the-faith-for-life-and-bring-them-back-if-they-have-strayed-20-copies-for-100/
February 25, 2021 – Patrick Reilly The Cardinal Newman Society: The Newman Guide
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Ken talks with Patrick Reilly The Cardinal Newman Society: The Newman Guide” Read more about The Cardinal Newman Society and guide: https://newmansociety.org/
February 18, 2021 – David Wagner “The Church and the Modern Era (1846 – 2005: Pius IX, World Wars, and the Second Vatican Council” and Suzie Andres “Being Catholic: What Every Catholic Should Know”
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Ken talks with David Wagner “The Church and the Modern Era (1846 – 2005: Pius IX, World Wars, and the Second Vatican Council” (Ave Maria Press) and Suzie Andres “Being Catholic: What Every Catholic Should Know” (Augustine Institute/Ignatius Press) David’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/the-church-and-the-modern-era-1846-2005 Suzie’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Being-Catholic-P3679.aspx Follow Suzie at: https://www.suzieandres.com
February 11, 2021 – Dr. Maria Morrow “A Busy Parent’s Guide to a Meaningful Lent” and Steve Wedienkopf “The Church and the Middle Ages (1000-1378): Cathedrals, Crusades, and the Papacy in Exile”
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Ken talks with Dr. Maria Morrow “A Busy Parent’s Guide to a Meaningful Lent” (Our Sunday Visitor) and Steve Wedienkopf “The Church and the Middle Ages (1000-1378): Cathedrals, Crusades, and the Papacy in Exile” (Ave Maria Press) Maria’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/a-busy-parent-s-guide-to-a-meaningful-lentSteve’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/the-church-and-the-middle-ages-1000-1378 Follow Steve at: https://steveweidenkopf.com/
February 4, 2021 – Emily Jaminet “Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus’ Promises in Your Life” and Matt Smith “Our Sunday Visitor 2021 Challenge”
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Ken talks with Emily Jaminet “Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus’ Promises in Your Life” (Ave Maria Press) and Matt Smith “Our Sunday Visitor 2021 Challenge” Emily’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/secrets-of-the-sacred-heart To learn more about Matt Smith and the OSV 2021 Challenge: https://www.osvchallenge.com/ To learn more about Emily: www.EmilyJaminet.com To learn more about The Sacred Heart Enthronement Network: https://welcomehisheart.com/
January 28, 2021 – Mallory Smyth “Rekindled How Jesus Called Me Back to the Catholic Church and Set My Heart on Fire” and LeAnn Thieman “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hearing God’s Answers in our Lives”
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Ken talks with Mallory Smyth “Rekindled How Jesus Called Me Back to the Catholic Church and Set My Heart on Fire” (Ave Maria Press) and LeAnn Thieman “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hearing God’s Answers in our Lives” (Sophia Institute Press) Mallory’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/rekindled LeAnn’s book is available at: Follow Mallory at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=23421502 Link to Walking with Purpose: https://walkingwithpurpose.com/ LeAnn’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/chicken-soup-for-the-soul-everyday-catholicism-hearing-gods-answers-in-our-lives
January 21, 2021 – Kimberly Hahn “Chosen and Cherished: Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage” and Bishop Joseph Strickland “Light & Leaven: The Challenge of the Laity in the 21st Century”
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Ken talks with Kimberly Hahn “Chosen and Cherished: Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage” (Emmaus Road Publishing) and Bishop Joseph Strickland “Light & Leaven: The Challenge of the Laity in the 21st Century” (Catholic Answers Press) Kimberly’s book is available at: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/chosen-and-cherished-biblical-wisdom-for-your-marriage/ Bishop Strickland’s book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/light-and-leaven-the-challenge-of-the-laity-in-the-twenty-first-century/ For more information about Kimberly’s book: https://www.belovedandblessed.com/ Visit Bishop Strickland’s website: https://bishopstrickland.com/
Bishop Strickland’s address to the USCCB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HYHA1jPxrU
January 14, 2021 – Dr. Peter Kwasniewski “The Holy Bread of Eternal Life: Restoring Eucharistic Reverence in an Age of Impiety” and Chris Stefanick “Living Joy: 9 Rules to Help You Rediscover and Live Joy Every Day”
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Ken talks with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski “The Holy Bread of Eternal Life: Restoring Eucharistic Reverence in an Age of Impiety” (Sophia Institute Press) and Chris Stefanick “Living Joy: 9 Rules to Help You Rediscover and Live Joy Every Day” (Emmaus Road Publishing). Dr. Kwasniewski’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-holy-bread-of-eternal-life Chris’s book is available at: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/living-joy-9-rules-to-help-you-rediscover-and-live-joy-every-day/ Follow Dr. Kwasniewski at: www.peterkwasniewski.com Follow Chris at: https://reallifecatholic.com/
January 7, 2021 – Father Robert Spitzer “Christ Versus Satan in Our Daily Lives: The Cosmic Struggle Between Good and Evil” and Joshua Danis “Living the Fruit of the Spirit”
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Ken talks with Father Robert Spitzer “Christ Versus Satan in Our Daily Lives: The Cosmic Struggle Between Good and Evil” (Ignatius Press) and Joshua Danis “Living the Fruit of the Spirit: How God’s Grace Can Transform Your World” (The Word Among Us Press). Father Spitzer’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Christ-Versus-Satan-in-Our-Daily-Lives-P3653.aspx Josha’s book is available at: https://bookstore.wau.org/Search.aspx?k=danis Visit the Magis Center website: https://magiscenter.com/
December 17, 2020 – John-Mark Miravalle “How to Feel Good and How Not To: The Ethics of Using Marijuana, Alcohol, Antidepressants, and Other Mood-altering Drugs” and Ryan Hanning “The Willpower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness”
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Dec 17th Ken talks with John-Mark Miravalle “How to Feel Good and How Not to: The Ethics of Using Marijuana, Alcohol, Antidepressants, and Other Mood-altering Drugs” (Sophia Institute Press) and Ryan Hanning “The Willpower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness” (Ignatius Press). John-Mark’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-to-feel-good-and-how-not-to Ryan’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/The-WillPower-Advantage-P3677.aspx Follow Ryan at: https://amenalleluia.com
December 10, 2020 – Robert Moynihan “Finding Viganò: In Search of the Man Whose Testimony Shook the Church and the World” and Karlo Broussard “Purgatory is for Real: Good News About the Afterlife for Those Who Aren’t Perfect Yet”
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Ken talks with Robert Moynihan “Finding Viganò: In Search of the Man Whose Testimony Shook the Church and the World” (TAN Books) and Karlo Broussard “Purgatory is for Real: Good News About the Afterlife for Those Who Aren’t Perfect Yet” (Catholic Answers Press) Robert’s book is available at https://www.tanbooks.com/finding-vigano-in-search-of-the-man-whose-testimony-shook-the-church-and-the-world-2666.html Karlo’s book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/purgatory-is-for-real/ Follow Robert at: https://insidethevatican.com/ and follow Karlo at: https://karlobroussard.com/
December 3, 2020 – Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV “Discernment of Spirits in Marriage: Ignatian Wisdom for Husbands and Wives” and Joseph Hollcraft “Unleashing the Power of Intercessory Prayer”
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Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV “Discernment of Spirits in Marriage: Ignatian Wisdom for Husbands and Wives” and Joseph Hollcraft “Unleashing the Power of Intercessory Prayer” (Both books are from Sophia Institute Press). Father Gallagher’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/discernment-of-spirits-in-marriage Follow Gallagher at: https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/frtimothygallagher Joseph’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/unleashing-the-power-of-intercessory-prayer
November 19, 2020 – Jerry Usher “Trustful Surrender: Stories of Grace Amidst Crisis” and Blythe Kaufman “Child Consecration to Jesus through Mary: Following in the Spirit of St. Therese, the Little Flower”
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Ken talks with Jerry Usher “Trustful Surrender: Stories of Grace Amidst Crisis” (EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute Press) and Blythe Kaufman “Child Consecration to Jesus through Mary: Following in the Spirit of St. Therese, the Little Flower” Jerry’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/trustful-surrender All of Blythe’s books available at: https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/childrens-rosary-inc Visit Jerry’s site: www.standtalltoday.com To learn more about Child Consecration and the Children’s Rosary: https://childconsecration.com/ and https://childrensrosary.org/?page_id=2969&lang=en
November 5, 2020 – Father Vincent Lampert “Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons” and Karl Keating “Sun, Storm, and Solitude: Discovering Hidden Italy on the Cammino di San Benedetto”
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Ken talks with Father Vincent Lampert “Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons” (Emmaus Road Publishing) and Karl Keating “Sun, Storm, and Solitude: Discovering Hidden Italy on the Cammino di San Benedetto” (Rasselas House). Father Lampert’s book is available at: https://stpaulcenter.com/search-results/?fwp_search_facet=lampert&fwp_product_category=books Karl’s book is available at: Follow Karl at: http://karlkeating.com/
October 29, 2020 – Robert Royal “Columbus and the Crisis of the West” and Anne Hendershott “The Politics of Envy”
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Ken talks with Robert Royal “Columbus and the Crisis of the West” (Sophia Institute Press) and Anne Hendershott “The Politics of Envy” (Crisis Publications/Sophia Institute Press). Robert’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/columbus-and-the-crisis-of-the-west Anne’s book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-politics-of-envy Follow Robert at: https://www.thecatholicthing.org/
October 22, 2020 – Tom Peterson “One Moment Can Change a Soul” and Michael O’Brien “The Lighthouse”
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Ken talks with Tom Peterson “One Moment Can Change a Soul” (Our Sunday Visitor) and Michael O’Brien “The Lighthouse” (Ignatius Press). Tom’s book is available: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/one-moment-can-change-a-soul-helping-catholics-come-home Michael’s book is at: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Lighthouse-P3668.aspxHere are Tom’s websites: https://www.catholicscomehome.org/ https://virtuemedia.org/ and https://amenalleluia.com/
October 8, 2020 – Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. “Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living” and Phillip Campbell “The Story of the Church: From Pentecost to Modern Times”
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Ken talks with Father Robert McTeigue, S.J. “Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living” (Ignatius Press) and Phillip Campbell “The Story of the Church: From Pentecost to Modern Times”(TAN Books). Father McTeigue’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Real-Philosophy-for-Real-People-P3672.aspx Philip’s book and related products at: https://www.tanbooks.com/the-story-of-the-church-from-pentecost-to-modern-times.html Keep up with Phillip at: https://www.facebook.com/phillip.campbell.7 and http://phillipcampbell.net
October 1, 2020 – William Kilpatrick “What Catholics Need to Know about Islam” and Amy Smith “The Plans God Has for You: Hopeful Lessons for Young Women”
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Ken talks with William Kilpatrick “What Catholics Need to Know about Islam” (Crisis/Sophia Institute Press) and Amy Smith “The Plans God Has for You: Hopeful Lessons for Young Women” (Emmaus Road Publishing) Dr. Kilpatrick’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/what-catholics-need-to-know-about-islam Amy’s book is available at: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-plans-god-has-for-you-hopeful-lessons-for-young-women/ Visit Dr. Kilpatrick’s website: https://turningpointproject.com/
September 3, 2020 – Edward Pentin “The Next Pope: The Leading Cardinal Candidates” and Father Daniel Moloney “Mercy: What Every Catholic Should Know”
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Ken talks with Edward Pentin “The Next Pope: The Leading Cardinal Candidates” (Sophia Institute Press) and Father Daniel Moloney “Mercy: What Every Catholic Should Know” (Augustin Institute/Ignatius Press). Edward’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/author/edward-pentin Father Moloney’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Mercy-P3601.aspx
August 20, 2020 – Tyler Rowley “Because of Our Fathers: Twenty-Three Catholics Tell How Their Fathers Led Them to Christ” and Debra Kelsey-Davis “The Caregiver’s Companion: A Christ-Centered Journal to Nourish Your Soul”
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Ken talks with Tyler Rowley “Because of Our Fathers: Twenty-Three Catholics Tell How Their Fathers Led Them to Christ” (Ignatius Press) and Debra Kelsey-Davis “The Caregiver’s Companion: A Christ-Centered Journal to Nourish Your Soul” (Ave Maria Press) Tyler’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Because-of-Our-Fathers-P3642.aspx and Debra’s at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/the-caregivers-companion Visit Tyler’s website: https://tylerrowley.com/ and Debra’s website: www.NourishForCaregivers.com
August 13, 2020 – George Weigel “The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission” and Michael Lichens “The Devil is Afraid of Me: The Life and work of the World’s Most Famous Exorcist” by Father Gabriele Amorth
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Ken talks with George Weigel “The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission” (Ignatius Press) and Michael Lichens “The Devil is Afraid of Me: The Life and work of the World’s Most Famous Exorcist” by Father Gabriele Amorth (Sophia Institute Press). Mr. Weigel’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Next-Pope-P3645.aspx The Father Amorth book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/devil-is-afraid-of-me
August 6, 2020 – Father Joseph Fessio “A Time to Die: Monks on the Threshold of Eternal Life” by Nicolas Diat and “From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy, and the Crisis of the Catholic Church” by Benedict XVI and Robert Cardinal Sarah. Joe Heschmeyer “Pope Peter: Defending the Church’s Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis”
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Ken talks with Father Joseph Fessio (Ignatius Press) about two books “A Time to Die: Monks on the Threshold of Eternal Life” by Nicolas Diat and “From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy, and the Crisis of the Catholic Church” by Benedict XVI and Robert Cardinal Sarah. He also talks with Joe Heschmeyer “Pope Peter: Defending the Church’s Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis” (Catholic Answers Press) Both Ignatius Press books are available at: https://www.ignatius.com/ Joe’s book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/pope-peter-defending-the-churchs-most-distinctive-doctrine-in-a-time-of-crisis/ Follow Joe at: http://shamelesspopery.com/
July 30, 2020 – Thomas Wurtz “Pursuing Freedom: Becoming the Man You Could Be” and Brandon McGinley “The Prodigal Church: Restoring Catholic Tradition in an Age of Deception”
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Ken talks with Thomas Wurtz “Pursuing Freedom: Becoming the Man You Could Be” (Our Sunday Visitor) and Brandon McGinley “The Prodigal Church: Restoring Catholic Tradition in an Age of Deception” (Sophia Institute Press) Thomas’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/pursuing-freedom-becoming-the-man-you-could-be Brandon’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-prodigal-church Visit Thomas at Faith & Athletics: http://www.faithandathletics.com/
July 23, 2020 – Dawn Beutner “Saints: Becoming an Image of Christ Every Day of the Year” and Siobhan Nash-Marshall “Silent Angel” written by Antonia Arslan
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Ken talks with Dawn Beutner “Saints: Becoming an Image of Christ Every Day of the Year” and Siobhan Nash-Marshall “Silent Angel” by Antonia Arslan (Both are published by Ignatius Press). Dawn’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Saints-P3499.aspx Silent Angel is available: https://www.ignatius.com/Silent-Angel-P3599.aspx Visit Dawn’s website: https://dawnbeutner.com/
July 16, 2020 – Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski “The Divorced Catholic’s Guide to Parenting” and Alan Migliorato “Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today”
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May 7, 2020 – Brandon Vogt “What to Say and How to Say it: Discuss Your Catholic Faith with Clarity and Confidence” and Michael O’Neill “Virgin, Mother, Queen: Encountering Mary in Time and Tradition”
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Ken talks with Brandon Vogt “What to Say and How to Say it: Discuss Your Catholic Faith with Clarity and Confidence” (Ave Maria Press) and Michael O’Neill “Virgin, Mother, Queen: Encountering Mary in Time and Tradition” (Ave Maria Press). Brandon’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-959-4/What-to-Say-and-How-to-Say-It/ Michael’s book: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-929-2/Virgin-Mother-Queen/ Follow Brandon at: https://strangenotions.com/
Follow Michael at:
Facebook: miraclehunteronline, themiraclehunter, 365DayswithMary, theymightbesaints
Twitter: @miraclehunter, @mightbesaints, @365dayswithmary
Instagram: miraclehuntercom
Pinterest: miraclehunter
April 30, 2020 – .R. Reno “Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West” and Father Wade Menezes “Overcoming the Evil Within: The Reality of Sin and the Transforming Power of God’s Grace and Mercy”
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Ken talks with “Rusty” R.R. Reno “Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West” (Regenry Gateway) and Father Wade Menezes “Overcoming the Evil Within: The Reality of Sin and the Transforming Power of God’s Grace and Mercy” (EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute). Dr. Reno’s book is available at: https://www.regnery.com/9781621578000/return-of-the-strong-gods/ Father Menezes’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/overcoming-the-evil-within The link to First Things magazine is: https://www.firstthings.com/ To following Father Menezes: https://fathersofmercy.com/team-members/fr-wade-menezes/
April 23, 2020 – Julie Davis “Thus Sayeth the Lord: A Fresh Take on the Prophets” and Janel Rodriguez “My Uncle Fulton Sheen”
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Ken talks with Julie Davis “Thus Sayeth the Lord: A Fresh Take on the Prophets” (Our Sunday Visitor) and Janel Rodriguez “My Uncle Fulton Sheen” (Ignatius Press). Julie’s book available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/thus-sayeth-the-lord-a-fresh-take-on-the-prophets Janel’s book at: https://www.ignatius.com/My-Uncle-Fulton-Sheen-P3496.aspx
April 16, 2020 – Dr. John Bergsma “Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity” and Leann Thieman “Everyday Catholicism: Seeing God’s Action in Our Lives – Chicken Soup for the Soul”
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Ken talks with Dr. John Bergsma “Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity” (Image) and Leann Thieman “Everyday Catholicism: Seeing God’s Action in Our Lives – Chicken Soup for the Soul” (Sophia Institute Press). Dr. Bergsma’s book is available at: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599544/jesus-and-the-dead-sea-scrolls-by-john-bergsma/ LeAnn’s book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/everyday-catholicism-1 John’s website is: https://www.johnbergsma.com/ To learn more about Leann: https://www.selfcareforhealthcare.com/
April 14, 2020
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April 9, 2020 – Joseph White “Listening for God in Everyday Life” and Angèle Regnier “Brick by Brick: Building a Strong Family that won’t Lose their Faith in a Secular Culture”
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talks with Dr. Joseph White “Listening for God in Everyday Life” (Our Sunday Visitor) and Angèle Regnier “Brick by Brick: Building a Strong Family that won’t Lose their Faith in a Secular Culture” (Sophia Institute Press). Joseph’s book is available at: https://www.orderosv.com/product/listening-for-god-in-everyday-life Angèle’s book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/brick-by-brick Joseph’s website is: www.SharingCatholicFaith.com and his FB page is: https://www.facebook.com/Joseph-White-304384489595472/
Link to Catholic Christian Outreach: https://cco.ca/missionaries/angele-regnier/
April 2, 2020 – Ann Garrido “Let’s Talk About Truth: A Guide for Preachers, Teachers, and Other Catholic Leaders in a World of Doubt and Discord” and David Gordon “Rules for Retrogrades: Forty Tactics to Defeat the Radical Left”
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Ken talks with Ann Garrido “Let’s Talk About Truth: A Guide for Preachers, Teachers, and Other Catholic Leaders in a World of Doubt and Discord” (Ave Maria Press) and David Gordon “Rules for Retrogrades: Forty Tactics to Defeat the Radical Left” Ann’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-961-6/Lets-Talk-about-Truth/ David’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/rules-for-retrogrades-forty-tactics-to-defeat-the-radical-left.html Ann’s website: https://anngarrido.com/ David’s website:
March 26, 2020 – Bryan Mercier “Counterfeit Spirituality: Exposing the False Gods” and A. J. Benjamin “When the Son Frees You: A Catholic Man’s Journey of Healing from Same-Sex Attraction”
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March 19, 2020 – Dr. Ray Guarendi “Raising Upright Kids in an Upside-Down World: Defying the Anti-Parent Culture” and Michael O’Brien “The Art of Michael D. O’Brien”
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Ken talks with Dr. Ray Guarendi “Raising Upright Kids in an Upside-Down World: Defying the Anti-Parent Culture” (EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute Press) and Michael O’Brien “The Art of Michael D. O’Brien” (Ignatius Press) Dr. Ray’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/raising-upright-kids Michael’s book: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Art-of-Michael-D-OBrien-P3354.aspx
March 12, 2020 – Dan Burke “Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits” and Father Boniface Hicks, OSB “Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love”
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Ken talks with Dan Burke “Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits” (Sophia Institute Press) and Father Boniface Hicks, OSB “Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love” (Emmaus Road Publishing) Dan’s book is available at: Dan’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/spiritual-warfare-discernment-of-spiritsFather Hick’s book at: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/ Dan’s sites: https://spiritualdirection.com/ & Avila Institute: https://avila-institute.org/
And Father Hicks: http://www.saintvincentseminary.edu http://www.waob.org and http://fatherboniface.org
March 5, 2020 – Elizabeth Tomlin “Joyful Momentum: Growing and Sustaining Vibrant Women’s Groups” and Father Dave Heney “Luke 10 Leadership: How to Succeed at Parish Ministry”
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Ken talks with Elizabeth Tomlin “Joyful Momentum: Growing and Sustaining Vibrant Women’s Groups” and Father Dave Heney “Luke 10 Leadership: How to Succeed at Parish Ministry” (both books from Ave Maria Press). Elizabeth’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-943-8/Joyful-Momentum/ Father Heney’s book: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-947-0/Luke-10-Leadership/ Follow Elizabeth at: Facebook: joyfulmomentum Instagram: @elizabethannetomlin
February 27, 2020 – Tim Staples “The Great Disappointment: Understanding the False Doctrines and Failed Prophecies of Seventh Day Adventism”
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Ken talks with Tim Staples “The Great Disappointment: Understanding the False Doctrines and Failed Prophecies of Seventh Day Adventism” (Audio talk from Catholic Answers Press). The 4 CD set is available here: https://shop.catholic.com/the-great-disappointment/ and the digital version https://shop.catholic.com/the-great-disappointment-digital/Follow Tim at: https://timstaples.com/
February 20, 2020 – James Papandrea “What Really Happens After We Die: There Will Be Hugs in Heaven”
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Ken talks with James Papandrea “What Really Happens After We Die: There Will Be Hugs in Heaven” (Sophia Institute Press). Jim’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/what-really-happens-after-we-die Follow Jim at: Follow James at: https://jimpapandrea.wordpress.com/
October 15, 2020 – Deacon Nick Donnelly “A Catholic Survival Guide for Times of Emergency” and Sheila Starr “Continental Achievement: Roman Catholics in the United States” by the late Kevin Star
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Ken talks with Deacon Nick Donnelly “A Catholic Survival Guide for Times of Emergency” (TAN Books) and Sheila Starr “Continental Achievement: Roman Catholics in the United States” (Ignatius Press). Deacon Nick’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/a-catholic-survival-guide-for-times-of-emergency.html Sheila’s husband’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Continental-Achievement-P3654.aspx Follow Deacon Nick on Twitter: @protectthefaith
February 13, 2020 – Dan Burke “Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits” and Mike Aquilina “The Church and the Roman Empire (301-490): Constantine, Councils, and the Fall of Rome”
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Ken talks with Dan Burke “Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits” (Sophia Institute Press) and Mike Aquilina “The Church and the Roman Empire (301-490): Constantine, Councils, and the Fall of Rome” (Ave Maria Press). Dan’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/spiritual-warfare-discernment-of-spirits Mike’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-789-3/The-Church-and-the-Roman-Empire-301490/ Dan’s various sites: https://spiritualdirection.com/ & Avila Institute: https://avila-institute.org/ Follow Mike at: https://fathersofthechurch.com/
January 30, 2020 – Alan Migliorato “The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter” and Karlo Broussard “Meeting the Protestant Challenge: How to Answer 50 Biblical Objections to Catholic Beliefs”
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January 30th Ken talks with Alan Migliorato “The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter” (Sophia Institute Press) and Karlo Broussard “Meeting the Protestant Challenge: How to Answer 50 Biblical Objections to Catholic Beliefs” (Catholic Answers Press). Alan’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-manly-art-of-raising-a-daughter Karlo’s book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/meeting-the-protestant-challenge/ To learn more about Alan and Adventure Catholic: http://adventurecatholic.com/ You can follow Karlo at: https://karlobroussard.com/
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January 16, 2020 – Kevin Wells “The Priests We Need to Save the Church” and Chris Easterly “The Catholic Runner: 30 Days of Motivation and Inspiration”
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Jan 16th Ken talks with Kevin Wells “The Priests We Need to Save the Church” (Sophia Institute Press) and Chris Easterly “The Catholic Runner: 30 Days of Motivation and Inspiration”(Our Sunday Visitor). Kevin’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-priests-we-need-to-save-the-church Chris’s book is available at: https://www.orderosv.com/product/the-catholic-runner-30-days-of-motivation-and-inspiration Visit Kevin’s website: https://thepriestsweneed.com/ To learn more about the Msgr. Thomas Wells Society: https://www.facebook.com/Msgr-Thomas-Wells-Society-236376853432586
January 9, 2020 – Lisa Lawmaster Hess “Know Thyself: The Imperfectionist’s Guide to Sorting Your Stuff” and Steve Auth “The Missionary of Wall Street: From Managing Money to Saving Souls on the Streets of New York”
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Ken talks with Lisa Lawmaster Hess “Know Thyself: The Imperfectionist’s Guide to Sorting Your Stuff” (Our Sunday Visitor) and Steve Auth “The Missionary of Wall Street: From Managing Money to Saving Souls on the Streets of New York” (Sophia Institute Press). Lisa’s book is available at: https://www.orderosv.com/product/know-thyself-the-imperfectionist-s-guide-to-sorting-your-stuff Steve’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/missionary-of-wall-street Follow Lisa at http://orgbystyle.blogspot.com
January 2, 2020 – Tim Glemkowski “Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture” and Sara Estabrooks “Becoming Holy, One Virtue at a Time: A Guide to Living the Theological and Cardinal Virtues”
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Ken talks with Tim Glemkowski “Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture” and Sara Estabrooks “Becoming Holy, One Virtue at a Time: A Guide to Living the Theological and Cardinal Virtues”. (Both books published by Our Sunday Visitor). Tim’s book is available at: https://www.orderosv.com/product/made-for-mission-renewing-your-parish-culture Sara’s book is available at: https://www.orderosv.com/product/becoming-holy-one-virtue-at-a-time-a-guide-to-living-the-theological-and-cardinal-virtues-stay-connected-journals-for-catholic-women Tim’s website: https://www.timglemkowski.com/ L’Alto Catholic Institute: https://www.laltocatholic.com/ Revive Parishes website: https://reviveparishes.com/ Sara’s website: https://tojesussincerely.com
December 26, 2019 – Derek Rotty “A Life of Conversion: Meeting Christ in the Gospels” and Father Timothy Gallagher “Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement: The Wisdom and Power of Venerable Bruno Lanteri”
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Ken talks with Derek Rotty “A Life of Conversion: Meeting Christ in the Gospels” (Our Sunday Visitor) and Father Timothy Gallagher “Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement: The Wisdom and Power of Venerable Bruno Lanteri” (EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute Press). Derek’s book is available at: https://www.orderosv.com/product/a-life-of-conversion-meeting-christ-in-the-gospels Father Gallagher’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/overcoming-spiritual-discouragement Follow Derek at: www.derekrotty.com To request prayers and learn more about Venerable Bruno: https://www.omvusa.org/bruno-lanteri/
December 19, 2019 – Rod Bennett “Scripture Wars: How Justin Martyr Rescued the Old Testament for Christians” and Luanne Zurlo “Single for a Greater Purpose: A Hidden Joy in the Catholic Church”
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Ken talks with Rod Bennett “Scripture Wars: How Justin Martyr Rescued the Old Testament for Christians” and Luanne Zurlo “Single for a Greater Purpose: A Hidden Joy in the Catholic Church” (both books by Sophia Institute Press) Rod’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/scripture-wars Luanne’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/single-for-a-greater-purpose
December 12, 2019 – Noelle Mering “Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday” and Maggie Green “The Saint Monica Club: How to Wait, Hope, and Pray for Your Fallen-Away Loved Ones”
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Ken talks with Noelle Mering “Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday” (TAN Books) and Maggie Green “The Saint Monica Club: How to Wait, Hope, and Pray for Your Fallen-Away Loved Ones” (Sophia Institute Press). Noelle’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/theology-of-home-finding-the-eternal-in-the-everyday.html Noelle’s website: https://www.noellemering.com/ and the website for the book is: https://theologyofhome.com/ Maggie’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/saint-monica-club The FB page for Maggie’s book: https://www.facebook.com/maggiegreensophiainstitutepress/
December 5, 2019 – Deacon Albert Graham “Compendium of the Miraculous: An Encyclopedia of Revelation, Marian Apparitions, and Mystical Phenomena” and James Papandrea “The Early Church (33-313): St. Peter, the Apostles, and Martyrs”
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Ken talks with Deacon Albert Graham “Compendium of the Miraculous: An Encyclopedia of Revelation, Marian Apparitions, and Mystical Phenomena” (TAN Books) and James Papandrea “The Early Church (33-313): St. Peter, the Apostles, and Martyrs” (Ave Maria Press). Deacon Graham’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/compendium-of-the-miraculous-an-encyclopedia-of-revelation-marian-apparitions-and-mystical-phenomena.html James’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-771-0/The-Early-Church-33313/ Follow James at: https://jimpapandrea.wordpress.com/
