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Ken talks with Fiorella Nash “The Abolition of Woman: How Radical Feminism is Betraying Women (Ignatius Press) and Father Erik Arnold “Share Christ: Inviting Others into Friendship with Jesus” (Our Sunday Visitor). Fiorella’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Abolition-of-Woman-P3026.aspx and her Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/fiorella.nash Father Arnold’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/share-christ-inviting-others-into-friendship-with-jesus The website for Christ Life: https://christlife.org

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Ken talks with Laura Mary Phelps Victorious Secret: Everyday Battles and How to Win Them (Our Sunday Visitor) and Bill Patenaude A Printer’s Choice (Izzard Ink Publishing). Laura’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/victorious-secret-everyday-battles-and-how-to-win-them and her website is: http://www.lauramaryphelps.com/ Bill’s book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Printers-Choice-W-L-Patenaude/dp/1642280062/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536103427&sr=8-1&keywords=a+printers+choice To learn more about the novel: https://aprinterschoice.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/APrintersChoice/ Bill’s website is: https://catholicecology.net

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Ken talks with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse “The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along” (TAN Books). Her book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/the-sexual-state-why-the-catholic-church-was-right-all-along.html#product_tabs_aboutauthor To learn more about Jennifer and the Ruth Institute: http://www.ruthinstitute.org

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Ken talks with Dr. Janet Smith “Why Humanae Vitae is Still Right” (Ignatius Press) and Lindsay Schlegel “Don’t Forget to Say Thank You” (Ave Maria Press) Dr. Smith’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Why-Humanae-Vitae-Is-Still-Right-P3065.aspx and Lindsay’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-809-1/Dont-Forget-to-Say-Thank-You/ Dr. Smith’s website: http://www.janetesmith.org/ Lindsay’s website: http://www.lindsayschlegel.com

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August 16th Ken talks with Julia Marie Hogan “It’s OK to Start with You” (Our Sunday Visitor) and Dr. Paul Thigpen “Spiritual Warfare Bible” (St Benedict Press). Julia’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/it-s-ok-to-start-with-you and her website is: https://www.juliamariehogan.com/ Dr. Thigpen’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/spirtual-warfare-bible.html and he is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.thigpen.39

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August 9th Ken talks with Dr. David Anders “The Catholic Church Saved My Marriage” (EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute Press). Dr. Anders’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/catholic-church-saved-my-marriage and http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/EWTN+Publishing/THE+CATHOLIC+CHURCH+SAVED+MY+MARRIAGE.axd Dr. Anders’s website is: http://calvin2catholic.com/

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Ken talks with Dr. Scott Hahn “The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross” (Image/Penguin Random House) and Dr. Kevin Vost “The Catholic Guide to Loneliness” (Sophia Institute Press). Dr. Hahn’s book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Cup-Unveiling-Mystery-Supper/dp/1524758795/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532949251&sr=8-1&keywords=the+fourth+cup Dr. Vost’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/catholic-guide-to-loneliness Dr. Hahn’s websites: www.scotthahn.com and www.stpaulcenter.com Dr. Vost’s sites are: http://www.drvost.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/kevin.vost

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Ken talks with Father John Horgan “His Angels at Our Side: Understanding Their Power in Our Souls and the World” (EWTN Publishing/Distributed by Sophia Institute Press)
Father John’s book is available from Sophia: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/his-angels-at-our-side or EWTN http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/EWTN+Publishing/HIS+ANGELS+AT+OUR+SIDE.axd You can listen to Father John’s homilies at: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/podcasts/father-john-horgan-s-homilies.html

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Ken talks with Christopher Carstens “A Devotional Journey into the Mass” (Sophia Institute Press) and Dr. Benjamin Wiker “Saints vs. Scoundrels” (EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute Press). Christopher’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/devotional-journey-into-the-mass (note: you can also get 20 copies in bulk for $4/each! https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/devotional-journey-case-of-20-books ) The book’s summary guide is at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/docs/Devotional-Journey-Summary-Guide.pdf Dr. Wiker’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/saints-vs-scoundrels And his website is: http://www.benjaminwiker.com

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Ken talks with Robert Marshall “Reclaiming the Republic: How Christians and Other Conservatives Can Win Back America” (TAN Books) and Carolyn Astfalk “Rightfully Ours” (Full Quiver Publishing) and “Secrets Visible & Invisible”. Robert’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/reclaiming-the-republic-how-christians-and-other-conservatives-can-win-back-america.html Carolyn’s books can be purchased at: https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B015GNE6JG/?redirectedFromKindleDbs=true Carolyn’s website is: http://www.carolynastfalk.com/ The “Secrets” anthology is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Visible-Invisible-Corinna-Turner-ebook/dp/B07F63ZN5Z Finally, visit https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/

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July 5th Ken talks with Paul George “Rethink Happiness: Dare To Embrace God and Experience True Joy” (Ave Maria Press) and Benjamin Lee Todd “Dad, If You Die, Would We Have To Tell People?: Conversations With My Kids”. Paul’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-791-5/Rethink-Happiness/ To learn more about Paul: http://www.paulgeorge.la/ Ben’s book is available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Would-Have-Tell-People-Conversations/dp/1981092900/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530375873&sr=8-1&keywords=Benjamin+Lee+Todd and you can follow him on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Benjamin-Lee-Todd-Author-893656047472686/

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June 28th Ken talks with Troy Guy “Evangelical Catholic” (Leonine Publishers) and Leonard DeLorenzo “What Matters Most: Empowering Young Catholics for Life’s Big Decisions” (Ave Maria Press) To learn more about Troy and to purchase his book: http://discoverhischurch.com/ Leonard’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-807-5/What-Matters-Most/ Leonard’s site is: https://www.leonardjdelorenzo.com/

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June 21st Ken talks with Lisa Duffy “Mending the Heart: A Catholic Annulment Companion” (Our Sunday Visitor) Lisa’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/mending-the-heart-a-catholic-annulment-companion Visit Lisa’s website: http://www.lisaduffy.com

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June 14th Ken talks with Steve Ray “Elijah and Elisha: Conscience of the Kingdom” (Ignatius Press) and Rebecca Frech “Can We Be Friends?” (Our Sunday Visitor) Steve’s DVD is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Footprints-of-God-Elijah-Elisha-P2899.aspx To learn more about the Foot Prints of God series: http://www.foghelp.com/ To follow Steve visit: https://www.catholicconvert.com/ Rebecca’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/can-we-be-friends To learn more about The Catholic Conspiracy website: http://www.catholicconspiracy.com/

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Ken talks with John O’Neill “The Fisherman’ Tomb: The True Story of the Vatican’ Secret Search” and Kaiser Johnson “Grit & Glory: Cross-Training Your Body and Soul” (both books published by Our Sunday Visitor and are available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com)

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Ken talks with Matt Nelson “Just Whatever: How to Help the Spiritually Indifferent Find Beliefs that Really Matter” (Catholic Answers Press). Matt’s book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/just-whatever-how-to-help-the-spiritually-indifferent-find-beliefs-that-really-matter/  His website is: www.ReasonableCatholic.com

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Ken talks with Everett Fritz about “The Art of Forming Young Disciples: Why Youth Ministries aren’t working and what to do about it” (Sophia Institute Press) His book is available at:  https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/art-of-forming-young-disciples-the To learn more about Everett: http://everettfritz.com/ and  https://www.facebook.com/catholiceverettfritz/

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Ken talks with Mary Beth Bonacci “We’re on a Mission from God” and “Real Love: Answers to Your Questions on Dating, Marriage and the Real Meaning of Sex” (both from Ignatius Press).  Her books are available at: https://www.ignatius.com/ To learn more about Mary Beth visit her blog at: https://www.catholicmatch.com/institute/author/mbbonacci/  and FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Mary-Beth-Bonacci-speaker-and-writer-114541325234308/

Ken talks with Trent Horn “What the Saints Never Said: Pious Misquotes and the Subtle Heresies They Teach You” (Catholic Answers Press) and Anthony Ryan (Ignatius Press) Mary in the Bible and in Our Lives by Father Wilfried Stinissen, Cause of Our Joy: Walking Day by Day with Our Lady by Mother Mary Francis and The Woman (DVD) Trent’s book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/what-the-saints-never-said-pious-misquotes-and-the-subtle-heresies-they-teach-you/  Check out Trent’s website:  The two Ignatius books and DVD are available at: https://www.ignatius.com/

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Ken talks with Frank Fraser “Before I was Me” (Sophia Institute Press) and Father Michael Schmitz “Made for Love: Same-Sex Attractions and the Catholic Church” (Ignatius Press/Augustine Institute) Frank’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/before-i-was-me Check out Frank’s art at: http://frankfraserart.com/   Father Schmitz’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Made-for-Love-P1693.aspx Visit Father Schmitz at: https://www.facebook.com/FatherSchmitz/

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Ken talks with Katie Prejean McGrady Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus (Ave Maria Press).  Katie’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-823-7/Follow/  Check out  Katie’s websites : https://katieprejean.com/ and http://www.curlyweds.com/

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Ken talks with Shaun McAfee “Reform Yourself!: How to Pray, Find Peace, and Grow in Faith with the Saints of the Counter-Reformation (Catholic Answers Press).  Shaun’s book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/reform-yourself-how-to-pray-find-peace-and-grow-in-faith-with-the-saints-of-the-counter-reformation/  Check out Shaun’s website: http://shaunmcafee.com/

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Ken talks with Dr. John R. Wood “The Light Entrusted to You: Keeping the Flame of Faith Alive”

(Ignatius Press).  John’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Light-Entrusted-to-You-P1476.aspx Check out Saints in the Making University: http://www.saintsinthemaking.com/

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Ken talks with Adam Blai “Hauntings, Possessions, and Exorcisms” (Emmaus Road Publishing) Adam’s book is available at: https://stpaulcenter.com/search-results/?fwp_search_facet=blai&fwp_product_category=books

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Ken talks with Michael Greaney “Ten Battles Every Catholic Should Know” (TAN Books).  Michael’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/10-battles-that-every-catholic-should-know.html

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Ken talks with Rachel Marie Collins “Called by God: Discernment and Preparation for Religious Life”, Dr. Edward Sri “Into His Likeness: Be Transformed as a Disciple of Christ” (Ignatius Press/Augustine Institute) , and Jason Collett “The Good News” newsletter. Rachel’s book is available at: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/called-by-god-discernment-and-preparation-for-religious-life/ Dr. Sri’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Into-His-Likeness-P2861.aspx Visit Dr. Sri’s website: http://edwardsri.com/  Visit Jason Collett’s site (The Good News) at: http://thegoodnewsletter.org/

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Ken talks with Karl Keating, the founder of Catholic Answers, about his new book “Booked for Life: The Bibliographic Memoir of an Accidental Apologist” (Catholic Answers Press) Karl’s book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/booked-for-life-the-bibliographic-memoir-of-an-accidental-apologist/

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Ken talks with Dr. Michael Horne “The Tech Talk: Strategies for Families in a Digital World” (Our Sunday Visitor). Dr. Horne’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1789&ref=slider He writes a blog on parenting at www.theduckeffect.com

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Ken talks with Father Donald Haggerty “Conversion: Spiritual Insights into an Essential Encounter with God” and Father J. Augustine Wetta “Humility Rules: Saint Benedict’s 12-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem”. Both books are published by Ignatius Press and available at www.ignatius.com Visit Father Wetta’s Facebook page (you will not be disappointed!): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009232928758

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Ken talks with John LaBarbara “Knowing God’s Love: 8 Essential Truths Every Catholic Should Know” and Susan Erschen  “God’s Guide for Grandparents” John’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/knowing-gods-love To learn more about John: www.JohnLaBarbara.com  and www.PracticalCatholicism.com/services.html Susan’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1835

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Ken talks with Dr. Brian Engelland “Force for Good: The Catholic Guide to Business Integrity” and Father Charles Connor “Pioneer Priests and Makeshift Altars: A History of Catholicism in the Thirteen Colonies” (both books published by EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute Press) Dr. Engelland’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/force-for-good and Father Connor’s book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/pioneer-priests-and-makeshift-altars

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Ken talks with Father William Slattery “Heroism and Genius: How Catholic Priests Helped Build – and Can Help Rebuild- Western Civilization”, and Anthony Ryan talks about three classics from Ignatius Press:  Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed, Léonie Martin by Baudouin-Croix, and Go to Heaven by Fulton Sheen. All of the books are available at: www.ignatius.com

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Ken talks with Gary Michuta “Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger” (Catholic Answers Press). His book is available at: https://shop.catholic.com/why-catholic-bibles-are-bigger-revised-2nd-edition/   Visit Gary at: http://handsonapologetics.com/

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Ken talks with Art and Laraine Bennett “Tuned In: The Power of Pressing Pause and Listening” (Our Sunday Visitor) The Bennett’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1809   Take the “listener online test” at: http://response.osv.com/TunedInQuiz

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Ken talks with Father Wade Menezes “The Four Last Things: A Catechetical Guide to Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell”(EWTN Publishing distributed by Sophia Institute Press). Father Menezes’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/four-last-things To learn more about Father Menezes and The Fathers of Mercy: https://fathersofmercy.com/  https://www.facebook.com/FathersOfMercy

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Ken talks with Monica Hannan “Gift of Death: A Message of Comfort and Hope” (Semper Distinguit Publications)  and Charles Coulombe “A Catholic Quest for the Holy Grail” (TAN Books).  Monica’s book is available on Amazon.  To learn more about Monica: www.monicahannan.com  and www.linkedin.com/in/monica-hannan-89957827/ Charles’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/a-catholic-quest-for-the-holy-grail.html To learn more about Charles: https://www.facebook.com/charlesacoulombe?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf

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Ken talks with Tommy Tighe “The Catholic Hipster Handbook: Rediscovering Cool Saints, Forgotten Prayers, and Other Weird but Sacred Stuff” (Ave Maria Press) and Mark Brumley “The Great Heresies” by Hilaire Belloc (Ignatius Press). Tommy’s book is available at:  https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-707-9/The-Catholic-Hipster-Handbook/ The Belloc book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/GRHE-P/the-great-heresies.aspx To learn more about Tommy and the book: http://thecatholichipster.blogspot.com/

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Ken talks with Derya Little “From Islam to Christ: One Woman’s Path Through the Riddles of God” (Ignatius Press) and Matt Swaim “Catholic Puzzles, Word Games, and Brainteasers” (Ave Maria Press) Derya’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/ISCH-P/from-islam-to-christ.aspx   Matt’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-549-1/Catholic-Puzzles-Word-Games-and-Brainteasers-Volume-1/  Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattswaim

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Ken talks with Catherine Odell “Father Solanus Casey” (Our Sunday Visitor). Catherine’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1929

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Ken talks with Father Dom Scotti “Galileo Revisited: The Galileo Affair in Context” (Ignatius Press) and Michele Faehnle & Emily Jaminet “The Friendship Project”(Ave Maria Press). Fr. Scotti’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/GARE-P/galileo-revisited.aspx   Michele and Emily’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-761-3/The-Friendship-Project/   To learn more about the book, and to see the videos and other resources: https://www.thefriendshipprojectbook.com/  Also check their website: https://www.divinemercyformoms.com/

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Ken talks with Matthew Arnold “Confessions of a Traditional Catholic” (Ignatius Press). His book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/CTCA-P/confessions-of-a-traditional-catholic.aspx   To learn more about Matthew and his various activities: http://www.matthewarnold.org/,  http://promultismedia.net/ and

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Ken talks with Karen Ullo about “Cinder Allia”, “Jennifer the Damned” (Wiseblood Books) and “Dappled Things” journal. Her books are available on Amazon. To learn more about Karen visit: https://www.karenullo.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/karenulloauthor  To learn more about Dappled Things: http://dappledthings.org/

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Ken talks with Brandon Vogt “Why I Am Catholic (and you should be too)” (Ave Maria Press) and Brian Kennelly “Queen of Heaven: Mary’s Battle for Souls” (TAN Books). Brandon’s book is available at:  https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-767-2/Why-I-Am-Catholic-and-You-Should-Be-Too/  To learn more about Brandon: https://brandonvogt.com/ and https://strangenotions.com/

Brian’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/queen-of-heaven-mary-s-battle-for-souls.html

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Ken talks with Roy Schoeman Kidnapped by the Vatican?: The Unpublished Memoirs of Edgardo Mortara (Ignatius Press) and Greg Willits Tied in Knots: Finding Peace in Today’s World: Finding Peace in Today’s World (Our Sunday Visitor)  Kidnapped by the Vatican? is available at:  https://www.ignatius.com/Products/EMORT-P/kidnapped-by-the-vatican.aspx  Greg’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1840  Visit Roy’s website: http://salvationisfromthejews.com/   To learn more about Greg: www.gregandjennifer.com

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Ken talks with Steve Weidenkopf “The Real Story of Catholic History” (Catholic Answers Press)

Steve’s book is available at:  https://shop.catholic.com/the-real-story-of-catholic-history-answering-twenty-centuries-of-anti-catholic-myths/ Vist Steve at: www.ourcatholichistory.com and www.crusadesbook.com

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Ken talks with Steve Weidenkopf “The Real Story of Catholic History” (Catholic Answers Press)

Steve’s book is available at:  https://shop.catholic.com/the-real-story-of-catholic-history-answering-twenty-centuries-of-anti-catholic-myths/ Vist Steve at: www.ourcatholichistory.com and www.crusadesbook.com

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Ken talks with Robert Whaples “Pope Francis and the Caring Society” (Independent Institute) and Allan Wright “Jesus in the House: Gospel Reflections on Christ’s Presence in the Home” (Franciscan Media) Mr. Whaples book is available at: http://www.independent.org/publications/books/summary.asp?id=125  To learn more about the Independent Institute: http://www.independent.org/ Mr. Wright’s book is available at:  https://shop.franciscanmedia.org/products/jesus-in-the-house-gospel-reflections-on-christs-presence-in-the-home   To learn more about Allan: www.allanwright.org and https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=allan%20f.%20wright

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Ken talks with Dr. Holly Ordway “From Atheism to Catholicism: Nine Converts Explain Their Journey Home” edited by Brandon McGinley (EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute Press). The book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/from-atheism-to-catholicism To learn more about Holly: https://www.facebook.com/dr.ordway

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Ken talks with Sherry Weddell “Fruitful Discipleship: Living the Mission of Jesus in the Church and the World” (Our Sunday Visitor). The book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1734  To learn more about the Catherine of Siena Institute: http://www.siena.org/  Visit the Forming Intentional Disciples Forum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436537336408999/

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Ken talks with Dr. Carrie Gress “The Marian Option: God’s Solution to a Civilization in Crisis” (TAN Books). The book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/the-marian-option-god-s-solution-to-a-civilization-in-crisis.html To learn more about Carrie: http://www.carriegress.com/

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Ken talks with Bret Thoman “St Francis of Assisi: Passion, Poverty and the Man Who Transformed the Catholic Church” and “St Clare of Assisi: Light from the Cloister” (both books published by TAN Books) Saint Francis book, and interview with publisher Conor Gallagher,  is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/st-francis-of-assisi-passion-poverty-the-man-who-transformed-the-church.html  and Saint Clare book: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/st-clare-of-assisi-light-from-the-cloister.html  To learn more about Bret and his tours: http://www.stfrancispilgrimages.com/

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Ken talks with Joseph Bessette “By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed: A Catholic Defense of Capital Punishment” (Ignatius Press) and Father Terrence Ehrman “Man of God: Lessons for young Men About Life, Sex, Friendship, Vocation, & Loving with the Heart of Christ” (Catholic Answers Press).  Joseph’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/MBS-P/by-man-shall-his-blood-be-shed.aspx  and Father Ehrman’s book is available at: http://shop.catholic.com/man-of-god-lessons-to-young-men-about-life-sex-friendship-vocation-and-loving-with-the-heart-of-christ.html

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Ken talks with Father Mitch Pacwa, S.J. “Saved: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics” and Timothy O’Malley “Bored Again Catholic: How the Mass Could Save Your Life” (both books published by Our Sunday Visitor)          Fr. Pacwa’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1784  and Tim’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1807&ref=slider  To learn more about Fr Pacwa: www.fathermitchpacwa.org  Tim’s “Opening the Word” column weekly for OSV Newsweekly: https://www.osv.com/OSVNewsweekly/Perspectives/Columnists/Article/TabId/797/PID/13632/authorid/1532/Default.aspx?AuthorName=TimothyP.OMalley

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Ken talks with John Peterson “Father Brown and the Ten Commandments: Selected Mystery Stories by G. K. Chesterton” (Ignatius Press) and Trent Horn “Why We’re Catholic: Our Reason for Faith, Hope, and Love”(Catholic Answers Press) John’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/FBTC-P/father-brown-and-the-ten-commandments.aspx  and Trent’s book is available at:  http://shop.catholic.com/books/apologetics/why-we-re-catholic-our-reasons-for-faith-hope-and-love.html To learn more about Trent: https://www.facebook.com/TrentHornCatholicApologist

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Ken talks with Father George Rutler “The Stories of Hymns: The History Behind 100 of Christianity’s Greatest Hymns” (EWTN Publishing) and Gretchen Crowe “Why the Rosary, Why Now?” (Our Sunday Visitor) Father Rutler’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/stories-of-hymns   and Gretchen’s book is available at: https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1841 Follow her on Twitter @Gretchen OSV

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Ken talks with Father Hugh Dyer about “Vision of Fatima” a book written by Father Thomas McGlynn (Sophia Institute Press).  The book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/vision-of-fatima

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Ken talks with Father Paul Scalia “That Nothing May be Lost: Reflection on Catholic Doctrine and Devotion” (Ignatius Press) and Trent Horn “Why We’re Catholic: Our Reason for Faith, Hope, and Love” (Catholic Answers Press). Father Scalia’s book is available at: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/NML-P/that-nothing-may-be-lost.aspx  Trent’s book is available at:  http://shop.catholic.com/books/apologetics/why-we-re-catholic-our-reasons-for-faith-hope-and-love.html To learn more about Trent: https://www.facebook.com/TrentHornCatholicApologist

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Ken talks with Ignatius Press founder Father Joseph Fessio about two books: “The Cardinal Müller Report: An Exclusive Interview on the State of the Church” and “The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise” (both by Ignatius Press) Ken also talks with Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle about her book “Our Lady’s Message to the Three Shepherd Children and the World” (Sophia Institute Press). The Ignatius books are available at: https://www.ignatius.com/ Donna-Marie’s book is available at:  https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/our-ladys-message To learn more about Donna-Marie: www.donnacooperoboyle.com and www.feedingyourfamilyssoul.com

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Ken talks with Father Daniel Horan “God is Not Fair and Other Reason for Gratitude” (Franciscan Media) and Emily Stimpson Chapman “The Catholic Table: Finding Joy Where Food and Faith Meet”(Emmaus Road)  Father Horan’s book is available at https://shop.franciscanmedia.org/products/god-is-not-fair-and-other-reasons-for-gratitude   Father Horan’s website is https://danhoran.com and he blogs at https://datinggod.org/ Emily’s book is available at  http://www.emmausroad.org/The-Catholic-Table-Finding-Joy-Where-Food-and-Faith-Meet–P12352.aspx Follow Emily at https://thecatholictable.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/The-Catholic-Table-1497462757200800/

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Ken talks with Dr. John Acquaviva “Raising Kids with a Healthy Body Image: A Guide for Catholic Parents” (Enroute Books & Media) John’s book is available at: http://enroutebooksandmedia.com/raising-kids/  John is also the cohost, with Ed Billick, of Faith and Sport on Radio Maria: https://radiomaria.us/faith-and-sport/

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Ken talks with Tim Muldoon “The Discerning Parent: An Ignatian Guide to Raising Your Teen” (Ave Maria Press) Tim’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-689-7/The-Discerning-Parent/  To learn more about Tim and his wife Sue: visit: https://timandsuemuldoon.com/  and   http://www.patheos.com/About-Patheos/Tim-Muldoon

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Ken talks with Eric Sammons “The Old Evangelization: How To Spread The Faith Like Jesus Did” (Catholic Answers Press) and Austin Ruse “Littlest Suffering Souls: Children Whose Short Lives Point Us to Christ” (TAN Books) Eric’s book is available at: http://shop.catholic.com/the-old-evangelization-how-to-spread-the-faith-like-jesus-did-6287.html  Austin’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/littlest-suffering-souls-children-whose-short-lives-point-us-to-christ.html To learn more about Eric: http://ericsammons.com/

Ken talks with Matt Fradd “The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography” (Ignatius Press) The book can be purchased at: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/POMY-P/the-porn-myth.aspx To learn more about Matt visit: http://mattfradd.com/

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Ken talks with Christopher Wesley “Rebuilding Confirmation: Because We Need More Than Another Graduation” (Ave Maria Press) Christopher’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-585-8/Rebuilding-Confirmation/ Christopher’s website: http://www.christopherwesley.org/

Twitter at @chrisrwesley

and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marathonyouthministry

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Ken talks with Pat Gohn “All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters”

(Ave Maria Press) Pat’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-677-3/All-In/ Visit Pat’s website: http://www.patgohn.net/

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Ken talks with Matt Walsh “The Unholy Trinity: Blocking the Left’s Assault on Life, Marriage, and Gender” (Image/Penguin Random House) Matt’s book is available at: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/538540/the-unholy-trinity-by-matt-walsh/ Matt’s blog is available at The Blaze: http://www.theblaze.com/author/matt-walsh/

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Ken talks with Nancy Jo Sullivan “Couriers of Grace: My Daughter, the Sacraments, and a Surprising Walk of Faith and Jared Dees Praying the Angelus: Find Joy, Peace, and Purpose in Everyday Life (both books are published by Ave Maria Press) Nancy’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-679-X/Couriers-of-Grace/  Nancy’s website: http://www.nancyjosullivan.com/ Jared’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-673-0/Praying-the-Angelus/ Jared has several websites: http://theangelusprayer.com/    http://www.thereligionteacher.com/  and http://jareddees.com/

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Ken talks with Stephen Binz  “Saint Junipero Serra’s Camino: A Pilgrimage Guide to the California Missions” (Franciscan Media) Stephen’s book is available at: https://shop.franciscanmedia.org/products/st-junipero-serras-camino-a-pilgrimage-guide-to-the-california-missions?variant=23077592641  To learn more about Stephen: www.Bridge-B.com

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Ken talks with Kate Wicker “Getting Past Perfect: How to Find Joy and Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood” (Ave Maria Press) Kate’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-716-8/Getting-Past-Perfect/  To learn more about Kate: http://katewicker.com/

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Ken talks with Vicki Burbach “How to Read Your Way to Heaven: A Spiritual Reading Program for the Worst of Sinners, the Greatest of Saints, and Everyone in Between” (Sophia Institute Press) Vicki’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-to-read-your-way-to-heaven   To learn more about the international book club that Vicki moderates: http://www.spiritualdirection.com/  Vickie blogs at: https://pelicansbreast.com/

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Ken talks with Fr. James Schall about “The Wise Man from the West: Matteo Ricci and His Mission to China” by the late British writer Vincent Cronin (Ignatius Press)  and Julie Kelly “The Costly Cookie Chronicles: A Young Heart Discovers the Face of Christ” (Nativity Press). The Cronin book is available at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/WMW-P/the-wise-man-from-the-west.aspx and Julie’s book is available at: http://www.nativitypress.com/, https://www.sacredheartbooksandgifts.com/,  http://www.setonhome.org/, http://www.zieglers.com/ and https://www.chcweb.com/catalog/

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Scott Hurd “Around the Table: Retelling the Story of the Eucharist through the Eyes of Jesus’ First Followers” (Ave Maria Press) Scott’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-655-2/Around-the-Table/

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Ken talks with Michael Hesemann “Mary of Nazareth: History, Archeology, Legends” (Ignatius Press) and Dr. Susan Muto Twelve Little Ways to Transform Your Heart: Lessons in Holiness and Evangelization from St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Ave Maria Press)  Michael’s book is available at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/MN-P/mary-of-nazareth.aspx. Susan’s book is available at https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-667-6/Twelve-Little-Ways-to-Transform-Your-Heart/

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