http://catholicspotlight.com Your chance to hear from Catholic authors, Catholic musicians, and other creative minds in the Catholic world. Tune in to find out what is hot and new in the Catholic world. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:59:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Michael Voris shares about his new venture at RealCatholicTV.com View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get our show in front of more people Items Discussed in this podcast: RealCatholicTV.com You are also welcome to call in questions and comments to our voice-mail ... http://catholicspotlight.com/188/cs80-michael-voris-of-realcatholictvcom/ Transcript of Interview with Walt Ruloff about Expelled No Intelligence Allowed. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Expelled - No Intelligence Allowed (DVD) is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/4003804/Expelled-No-Intelligence-Allowed-DVD/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash: This is the catholic spotlight the podcast where ... http://catholicspotlight.com/187/transcript-of-cs79-walt-ruloff-expelled-no-intelligence-allowed-with-ben-stein/ Walt Ruloff tells us the secrets behind the making of the Expelled movie as well as how much fun it was to work with Ben Stein. View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get our show in front of more ... http://catholicspotlight.com/185/cs79-walt-ruloff-expelled-no-intelligence-allowed-with-ben-stein/ Transcript of Interview with Curtis Martin about Saints at the Dinner Table. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Made for More is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004803/Made-More/ --------------------------------- CHRIS: This is the Catholic Spotlight, the Pod cast where we ... http://catholicspotlight.com/181/transcript-of-cs78-curtis-martin-made-for-more/ Curtis Mitch tells about FOCUS and his excellent evangelization resource, Made for More. View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get our show in front of more people Items Discussed in this podcast: Made for More http://www.focusonline.org/ You are also welcome to call in ... http://catholicspotlight.com/178/cs78-curtis-martin-made-for-more/ Transcript of Interview with Amy Heyd about Saints at the Dinner Table. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Saints at the Dinner Table is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004161/Saints-at-Dinner-Table/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash: This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast ... http://catholicspotlight.com/170/transcript-of-cs77-amy-heyd-saints-at-the-dinner-table/ Amy Heyd shares about how her passion for cooking and her faith helped her to create this culinary masterpiece. View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get our show in front of more people Items Discussed in this podcast: Saints at the ... http://catholicspotlight.com/164/cs77-amy-heyd-saints-dinner-table/ Transcript of Interview with Dr. Greg Popcak about Holy Sex. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Holy Sex is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004771/Holy-Sex--Catholic-Guide-to-Toe-Curling-Mind-Blowing-Infallible-Loving/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash:  This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where we talk about what’s new, ... http://catholicspotlight.com/163/transcript-of-cs76-dr-greg-popcak-holy-sex/ Dr. Greg Popcak shares about his counseling practice and experiences in the practical side of the Theology of the Body and how that relates to real people. View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get our show in front of ... http://catholicspotlight.com/158/cs76-dr-greg-popcak-holy-sex/ Transcript of Interview with Conor Gallagher about Catholic Classics Series. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. The Catholic Classics Series is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-catalog/45/Classics/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash: Welcome to the Catholic Spotlight. This is the Catholic Spotlight, the ... http://catholicspotlight.com/160/transcript-of-cs75-conor-gallagher-catholic-classics-series/ Conor Gallagher will share about the St. Benedict Press Catholic Classics Series as well as their new bibles. View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get our show in front of more people Items Discussed in this podcast: Catholic Classics Series You are ... http://catholicspotlight.com/155/cs75-conor-gallagher-catholic-classics-series/ Transcript of Interview with Tim Drake about Behind Bella. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Behind Bella is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004799/Behind-Bella-Amazing-Stories-about-Making-Bella-Lives-Its-Changed/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash:  This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where we talk about what’s new, cool, ... http://catholicspotlight.com/156/transcript-of-cs74-tim-drake-behind-bella/ Tim Drake takes us behind the making of the Bella movie.  We also learn about some of the lives that have been changed and saved by the movie. View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get our show in front ... http://catholicspotlight.com/153/cs74-tim-drake-behind-bella/ Transcript of Interview with Mike Aquilina about Signs and Mysteries. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Signs and Mysteries-Revealing Ancient Christian Symbols is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1001117/Signs-Mysteries-Revealing-Ancient-Christian-Symbols/ --------------------------------- Chris: This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where we talk ... http://catholicspotlight.com/150/transcript-of-cs73-mike-aquilina-signs-and-mysteries/ Come learn about early Christian symbols with Mike Aquilina. View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get our show in front of more people Items Discussed in this podcast: Signs and Mysteries-Revealing Ancient Christian Symbols You are also welcome to call in questions ... http://catholicspotlight.com/144/cs73-mike-aquilina-signs-and-mysteries/ Transcript of Interview with Patti Armstrong about Amazing Grace for Survivors. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Amazing Grace for Survivors is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004802/Amazing-Grace-Survivors/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash: Welcome to Catholic Spotlight. This is the Catholic Spotlight, the ... http://catholicspotlight.com/152/transcript-of-cs72-patti-armstrong-amazing-grace-for-survivors/ Patti Armstrong shares about stories of survivors.  These are ordinary people who have been through grave ordeals and survived with an increased faith.  You will even hear about Chris' personal survival story. View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get ... http://catholicspotlight.com/143/cs72-patti-armstrong-amazing-grace-survivors/ Transcript of Interview with Fr. Mitch Pacwa about St. Paul a Bible Study Guide for Catholics. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. St. Paul - A Bible Study for Catholics is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1111218/St-Paul-Bible-Study-Catholics/ --------------------------------- Chris: This is ... http://catholicspotlight.com/141/transcript-cs71-fr-pacwa-st-paul-bible-study-guide-catholics/ Fr. Pacwa tells us about the year of Saint Paul and explains how to use his new bible study on the writings of Paul. View the Transcript Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us get our show in front of more people Items Discussed ... http://catholicspotlight.com/132/cs71-mitch-pacwa-paul-bible-study-guide-catholics/ Transcript of Interview with Fr. Joe Classen about Meat and Potatoes Catholicism. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Meat and Potatoes Catholicism is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1111216/Meat-Potatoes-Catholicism/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash: This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where we ... http://catholicspotlight.com/136/transcript-of-cs70-fr-joseph-classen-meat-and-potatoes-catholicism/ Fr. Joe is back to talk about Meat and Potatoes Catholicism.  He shares about how many of us need more substance in our faith, and practical examples of how to do it. View transcript of interview. Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please vote for us every month to help us ... http://catholicspotlight.com/130/cs70-fr-joseph-classen-meat-potatoes-catholicism/ Transcript of Interview with Danielle Bean about Faith and Family Magazine. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Faith and Family Magazine is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/2005031/Faith-Family-Magazine-1-Year-Subscription/ --------------------------------- Chris:  This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where we talk about ... http://catholicspotlight.com/127/transcript-faith-family-magazine-danielle-bean/ Danielle Bean is the Sr. Editor of Faith and Family Magazine, and she has lots to share about what you will find in each issue of this excellent publication.  She also tells us about the great new Faith and Family Live website. View the Transcript of this Interview. Vote for us at ... http://catholicspotlight.com/126/cs69-faith-family-magazine-danielle-bean/ Transcript of Interview with Jerry Usher about Faith Database. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Faith Database is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/7001008/Faith-Database-CD-Rom/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash: This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where we talk about what is ... http://catholicspotlight.com/124/transcript-cs68-faith-database-jerry-usher/ If you haven't heard about Faith Database yet, then you MUST listen to this show. Faith Database is one of those products that comes along every once in a while that you just know that everyone really should have a copy of this. Come and listen as Jerry ... http://catholicspotlight.com/115/cs68-faith-database-with-jerry-usher/ Christopher West has proven himself over and over as a preeminent scholar on John Paul II's Theology of the Body, and his newest book, Heaven's Song, is no exception to this rule. Christopher unpacks John Paul II's "hidden" texts on the Theology of the Body. These texts were ... http://catholicspotlight.com/113/cs67-christopher-west-heavens-song/ Transcript of Interview with Christopher West about Heaven's Song. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Heaven's Song is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004800/Heavens-Song/ ---------------------------- Chris: Today in the catholic spotlight we have Christopher West from the Theology of the ... http://catholicspotlight.com/122/transcript-of-cs67-christopher-west-heavens-song/ Listen Now to the audio version of the show. (Introduction) Chris Cash: And today in the Spotlight, we have Patrick Madrid, author of the new book, “150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know” and I want to know why we should know all of these, Patrick. Patrick Madrid: So do I. I ... http://catholicspotlight.com/120/transcript-of-cs66-patrick-madrid-150-bible-verses-every-catholic-should-know/ Patrick Madrid is an apologist and bible scholar, and he has a few bible verses that every Catholic ought to know. We talk about why it is important to be grounded in the scriptures, and why these 150 are important enough that you should get to know them better. View ... http://catholicspotlight.com/111/cs-66-patrick-madrid-150-bible-verses-catholic-know/ Transcript of Interview with Kimberly Hahn about Graced and Gifted. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Graced and Gifted - Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker's Heart is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004167/Graced-Gifted-Biblical-Wisdom-Homemakers-Heart/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash:  This is the Catholic Spotlight, ... http://catholicspotlight.com/134/transcript-cs65-kimberly-hahn-graced-gifted/ Graced and Gifted is the second book in Kimberly Hahn's series on the Proverbs 31 woman. The first book, Chosen and Cherished, focused on relationships in marriage, while Graced and Gifted focuses more on practical housekeeping issues like meal preparation, time management, and gardening. How does this all ... http://catholicspotlight.com/100/cs65-kimberly-hahn-graced-and-gifted/ Transcript of Interview with Gary Cangemi about Umbert the Unborn - A Womb with a View. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Umbert the Unborn - A Womb with a View is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004798/Umbert-Unborn/ -------------------------------- Chris Cash:  ... http://catholicspotlight.com/138/transcript-of-cs64-gary-cangemi-umbert-the-unborn/ Gary Cangemi's little friend, Umbert the Unborn, has won over the hearts and minds of many over the past few years.  If you don't know umbert, then you need to hear about him and get the word out.  Umbert will bring a smile to your face and force you to ... http://catholicspotlight.com/99/cs64-gary-cangemi-umbert-the-unborn/ but you will have to go to http://faithandfamilylive.com/blog/grand_opening_giveaway/ to find all the big stuff.  There is a set of books there from The Catholic Company, but there is also a LOT of other giveaways....all of it worth you time to check it out. http://catholicspotlight.com/98/huge-catholic-giveaway/ Transcript of Interview with Maureen Wittmann about Umbert the Catholic Homeschool Companion. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Catholic Homeschool Companion is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004697/Catholic-Homeschool-Companion/ -------------------------------- Chris:  This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where we talk about ... http://catholicspotlight.com/140/transcript-of-cs63-maureen-wittmann-talks-catholic-homeschooling/ As an experienced homeschooler and author, Maureen Wittmann has a lot to share about the joys and challenges of being a homeschooling parent. This interview comes live from the playground, and talks about the advances in homeschooling as well as the challenges facing homeschoolers today. Maureen also shares ... http://catholicspotlight.com/97/cs63-maureen-wittmann-talks-catholic-homeschooling/ Transcript of Interview with Brennan Pursell about Benedict of Bavaria. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Benedict of Bavaria is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1002592/Benedict-Bavaria/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash:  This is the Catholic Spotlight the podcast where we talk about what ... http://catholicspotlight.com/147/transcript-of-cs62-brennan-pursell-benedict-of-bavaria/ Brennan Pursell's new book, Benedict of Bavaria, is the only book on Benedict XVI that was actually researched in Benedict's homeland.  Brennan talks about Pope Benedict's childhood influences, his friends, and his homeland.  He also shares several little known stories and facts about the Pope.  Fans of the Pope won't want ... http://catholicspotlight.com/96/cs62-brennan-pursell-benedict-of-bavaria/ Transcript of Interview with Pete Vere about Surprised by Canon Law. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Surprised by Canon Law is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1111165/Surprised-by-Canon-Law-150-Questions-Catholics-Ask-about-Canon-Law/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash:  This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where we talk ... http://catholicspotlight.com/167/transcript-of-cs61-pete-vere-suprised-by-canon-law/ If you have ever thought that Canon Law was boring or only about annulments, think again.  Pete Vere tells us about how canon law touches everything we do in church from the way we celebrate the mass to settling formal greivances. View Transcript of show Vote for us at Podcast Alley - ... http://catholicspotlight.com/95/cs61-pete-vere-suprised-by-canon-law/ Transcript of Interview with Dr. Meg Meeker about Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004691/Strong-Fathers-Strong-Daughters-10-Secrets-Every-Father-Should-Know/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash: This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where ... http://catholicspotlight.com/171/transcript-of-cs60-dr-meg-meeker-strong-fathers-strong-daughters/ Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician with a passion for children, and she has a message that you won't want to miss.  Through her own observations and a detailed analysis of existing research, she has detailed the fatherly characteristics that most impact the well-being of daughters.  You will learn not ... http://catholicspotlight.com/94/cs60-dr-meg-meeker-strong-fathers-strong-daughters/ Transcript of Interview with Mike Aquilina and Fr. Kris Stubna about Take Five. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Take Five is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1033259/Take-5--Job-Meditations-St-Ignatius/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash: And today in the Spotlight, we have Mike Aquilina ... http://catholicspotlight.com/173/transcript-of-cs59-mike-aquilina-and-fr-kris-stubna-take-five-with-st-ignatius/ Mike Aquilina and Fr. Kris Stubna have worked together on many projects, and their latest is a great book for Catholic workers.  Take Five: On-the-Job Meditations with St. Ignatius is a great resource for quick personal or group meditation during lunch and coffee breaks at any workplace.  Mike and Fr. ... http://catholicspotlight.com/90/cs59-mike-aquilina-take-five-st-ignatius/ In the world of Catholic authors which is typically dominated by theologians and scholars, Ann Ball stood out as a unique character.  She had the unique distinction of being hardened, gun toting security guard manager by day--and prolific writer about the saints and Catholic tradition at night.  As a school teacher, ... http://catholicspotlight.com/91/ann-ball-we-will-miss-you/ Transcript of Interview with Nick Alexander about I Want To Be Debated. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. I Want To Be Debated is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/5005088/Nick-Alexander-I-Wanna-Be-Debated-CD/ --------------------------------- Chris Cash: This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where ... http://catholicspotlight.com/174/transcript-of-cs58-nick-alexander-i-want-to-be-debated/ Nick Alexander is not just a talented Catholic musician.  He is so skilled in the art of parodies that he is often refered to as the Catholic Weird Al.  Nick and I talk about his start in the Catholic music industry, he love of the faith, and making good baby ... http://catholicspotlight.com/89/cs58-nick-alexander-i-want-to-be-debated/ Joe McClane, the Catholic Hack, has just produced an incredible audio reading of the letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch.  For all those who have always wanted to read the letters of Ignatius, but have never gotten around to it, this is finally you chance...no more excuses.  These letters may ... http://catholicspotlight.com/88/epistles-of-st-ignatius-of-antioch-from-the-catholic-hack-joe-mcclane/ Transcript of Interview with Lorraine Murray about Confessions of an Ex-Feminist. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Confessions of an Ex-Feminist is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1004765/Confessions-Ex-Feminist/ --------------------------------- Chris: This is the Catholic Spotlight, the podcast where we talk about ... http://catholicspotlight.com/176/transcript-of-cs57-lorraine-murray-confessions-of-an-ex-feminist/ Lorraine Murray was raised Catholic, but in college was swept away by the lies and promises of radical feminism and atheism.  In our interview, Lorraine talks about what took her away from the church and the blessings that eventually brought her back to the faith.  She shares about the lies ... http://catholicspotlight.com/86/cs57-lorraine-murray-confessions-ex-feminist/ The Catholic Company is very proud to announce our sponsorship of the Catholic New Media Celebration.  This celebration will be the largest gathering of Catholic bloggers, podcasters, vidcasters, and other interactive media ever assembled in one place.  Since the inception of our own Catholic Spotlight podcast, we have been participating and ... http://catholicspotlight.com/87/catholic-new-media-celebration/ In today's interview, Brian Butler talks about Theology of the Body for Teens.  He shares about the inspiration for the book and the process that they went through in taking the sometime densely theological materials of the Theology of the Body and made it accessable to teens.  He also shares ... http://catholicspotlight.com/85/cs56-brian-butler-theology-body-teens/ Mark Hart, youth minister extrordiaire and vice president of Lifeteen, has just come out with a new teen bible study to follow up on the great success of the T3 bible timeline.  Mark shares with us about how he got the name "The Bible Geek" and what makes the T3 ... http://catholicspotlight.com/84/cs55-mark-hart-t3-teen-bible-study-lifeteen/ Bella is truly the most incredible movie to be on the big screen this past year and it has tremendous appeal to people on all sides of the political spectrum due to its incredible portrails of Latinos and its very life affirming message.  We were blessed in this interview to ... http://catholicspotlight.com/83/cs54-bella-movie-producer-jason-jones/ In today's show, Danielle Bean, Senior Editor of Faith and Family Magazine, talks with us about her blog, her books, and her life as a work from home mother.  She shares wisdom about challenges mothers face, and even gives some Mother's Day gift advice.   Vote for us at Podcast Alley - Please ... http://catholicspotlight.com/82/cs53-danielle-bean-talks-mom-to-mom-day-to-day/ Note: Dr. Scott Hahn was not able to be part of this conversation due to impending deadlines on other upcoming books.  What happens when students at Steubenville University start reading Dawkins' Case Against God and fall away from their faith?  Well, the teachers notice, and Dr. Scott Hahn decided to take ... http://catholicspotlight.com/81/cs52-benjamin-wiker-atheism-scott-hahn/ Transcript of Interview with Mary Deturris Poust about Saints at the Dinner Table. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Catholic Catechism is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-books/1001473/Complete-Idiots-Guide-to-Catholic-Catechism/?category=40 --------------------------------- Chris Cash: Welcome to the Catholic ... http://catholicspotlight.com/184/transcript-of-cs51-mary-deturris-poust-idiots-guide-to-catholic-catechism/ For those of us who think that the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a little wordy or hard to understand, help is on the way!  Mary Deturris Poust has just written The Idiot's Guide to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, but you don't have to be an idiot ... http://catholicspotlight.com/80/cs51-mary-deturris-poust-idiots-guide-catechism-catholic/ You have heard him for many years doing the interviews on Catholic Answers Live, now take moment to hear him on the other side of the microphone.  Jerry Usher talks with us about his life, his continueing discernment for the priesthood, and how he helped create Catholic Answers Live.  He ... http://catholicspotlight.com/79/cs50-jerry-usher-catholic-answers-live-called-by-name/ The pope is coming to the United States on April 15th, and Jim Coffee, vice president of the Papal Foundation, does not know a whole lot about it.  We do, however, have a great time talking about the Papal Foundation and going over the Pope's schedule for his visit.  We ... http://catholicspotlight.com/78/cs49-jim-coffee-us-papal-visit/ Transcript of Interview with Jack McKeon And Tom Allen about Champions Of Faith - The Bases of Life. This interview and others like it can be found at http://www.catholicspotlight.com Listen Now to the audio version of the show. Champions Of Faith - The Bases of Life is available at The Catholic Company. http://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-gifts/4003739/Champions-Faith-Bases-Life-DVD/ -------------------------------- Chris ... http://catholicspotlight.com/186/transcript-of-cs48-jack-mckeon-and-tom-allen-talk-champions-of-faith/ Today we tried something a little different.  The first half of our interview we talked with Jack McKeon, famed former manager of the World Series Champion Florida Marlins.  He talks about how he practiced his faith as a player and a manager, and how he watched out for his players ... http://catholicspotlight.com/77/cs48-jack-mckeon-tom-allen-champions-of-faith/ Today you will hear from Carl Anderson, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus.  First, he shares some remarks on yesterday's news from the Vatican that Fr. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, has been declared a Venerable Servant of God.  This is a major step on the ... http://catholicspotlight.com/76/cs47-carl-anderson-civilization-love-fr-mcgivney/ Patti Armstrong shares with us about some of the great stories in the Amazing Grace for Families books and how they find such inspiring and edifying stories to share.  She also tell about how she became involved with the series and how she manages doing what she does while homeschooling ... http://catholicspotlight.com/75/cs46-patti-armstrong-amazing-grace-families/ In this interview with Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle we talk about a wide range of topics around motherhood and women in the church.  We discuss her books--Prayerfully Expecting, Catholic Saint's Prayer Book, and Catholic Mother's Prayer Book.  We also discuss her recent trip to Rome to participate in the 20th anniversary ... http://catholicspotlight.com/74/cs45-donna-marie-cooper-oboyle-mulieris-dignitatem-saint-prayers/ I think that every parent has heard it at some time.  "Why do I have to go to Church?"  In today's interview with Matt Pinto, we talk about his new book, Do I Have to Go.  This book is written in the popular question and answer format that Matt used in ... http://catholicspotlight.com/73/cs44-matt-pinto-tells-us-why-i-have-to-go-to-mass/ If you are a fan of The Apprentice, then you will certainly know who Tarek Saab is from his appearance on season 5.  However, there is so much more to Tarek than was seen in the boardroom.  Tarek is a devoted Catholic who wanted to take his fame from The ... http://catholicspotlight.com/72/cs43-tarek-saab-gut-check-the-apprentice/ One of the hardest things to deal with for a believer is when a loved family member leaves the church.  They may have been hurt by the church or may just be leaving because of a relationship, but it is always a touchy situation to deal with.  How can we ... http://catholicspotlight.com/71/cs42-lorene-duquin-talks-about-when-a-loved-one-leaves-the-church/ Deborah Burch had a dream, and that dream eventually led to the creation of God's Greatest Gift, a beautifully illustrated children's book.  Come learn about that dream and the 5 year process that led to Deborah writing, illustrating, and self-publishing this wonderful little book.  You will be captivated by the stories behind ... http://catholicspotlight.com/70/cs41-deborah-burch-gods-greatest-gift/ Michael Dubruiel has sometimes been called "Mr. Amy Welborn", but he is also quite an accomplished writer on his own.  We discuss Michael's How To Book of the Mass, lenten reflection books, and pocket guide books.  Michael also tells about how he presented Amy with the idea for her best ... http://catholicspotlight.com/69/cs40-michael-dubruiel-lenten-reflections-books/ The other day, I was talking with a friend and mentioned that we were planning on doing a show on how to buy a first communion gift.  I was expecting a ho-hum response from them, but was a bit overwhelmed by her enthusiam for the topic.  As she put it, first communion gift ... http://catholicspotlight.com/68/cs39-first-communion-gift-ideas-buyers-guide/  If you have ever heard the phrase "Lovable gun toting grandma" and thought how is that possible, then you have never met Catholic Author Ann Ball.  Ann manages a security company in Houston and writes some of the most well researched books in the Catholic world.  Whether she is writing ... http://catholicspotlight.com/67/ann-ball-stations-of-the-cross-saints/ If you ever want to get excited about  being catholic and learn a lot in the process, then you want to listen to Tim Staples, one of the top apologists at Catholic Answers.  Tim has an incredible conversion story about how he went from Southern Baptist to Catholic, and he ... http://catholicspotlight.com/66/tim-staples-catholic-apologetics-lessons/ Ever wonder what religous orders were located in Iowa, or how many priests are in Guam?  These are some fo the quesitons you can find answers to in the Catholic Almanac by Our Sunday Visitor.  The Catholic Alamanac is a wealth of information on all sorts of things you might ... http://catholicspotlight.com/65/cs36-matthew-bunson/ Want to know more about the fastest growing teen ministry in the country.  Then you will want to listen closely to Tammy Evevard, Vice President of Development for Lifeteen.  Lifeteen is a Eucharistic centered youth ministry program that seeks first and foremost to bring young people closer to Christ.  With more than 300 new priests ... http://catholicspotlight.com/64/cs35-lifeteen-vp-tammy-evevard-tells-about-lifeteens-youth-resources/ In today's interview, Dr. Pia de Solenni shares about the work of the Vitae Caring Foundation.  She tells about what kind of pro-life ads they produce, and how they do the market research to determine the best message to present for changing people's attitudes about abortion and for helping women ... http://catholicspotlight.com/63/cs34-dr-pia-de-solenni-shares-about-the-work-of-the-vitae-caring-foundation/ Today's interview goes to the root of what it takes to have a successful marriage.  Matt Pinto is the publisher of God's Plan for a Joy Filled Marriage.  Christopher West and an expert team put together this marriage preparation program to be used by couples as they prepare for marriage.  ... http://catholicspotlight.com/62/cs33-matt-pinto-talks-about-gods-plan-for-a-joy-filled-marriage/ Are you tired of the same old garbage on the morning radio?  Well look no farther because Rosary Army and SQPN are here to save you from the mundane morning drive.  Check out these shows for an uplifting and faith filled way to spend you drive time, laundry time, or ... http://catholicspotlight.com/60/cs32-greg-willits-and-jennifer-willits-discuss-rosary-army-sqpn-and-that-catholic-show/ You have to check out this Christmas song from European Pop Star Tajci. It makes you want to laugh and cry at the same time. The lyrics convey a real sense of the craziness of our modern Christmas practices while trying to remember the real reason for the ... http://catholicspotlight.com/61/christmas-song-from-tajci-will-make-you-laugh-and-cry/ Many people are not aware of the vision Mother Teresa had in 1947 in which Jesus revealed to her His mission for her life.  Our interview today with Fr. Joseph Langford, co-founder of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers, discusses this vision as seen by Mother Teresa and the impact it had on her life.  ... http://catholicspotlight.com/59/cs31-fr-joseph-langford-shares-about-mother-teresas-spirituality/ In this interview, Tajci, aka Tatiana Cameron, tells her amazing story about becoming a pop star in Europe, living the life of the rich and famous, and giving it all up to come to America and find meaning in her life. At age 19, she represented Yugoslavia in the EuroSong contest (a ... http://catholicspotlight.com/58/cs30-tajci-tatiana-cameron-talks-about-her-journey-from-european-pop-star-to-christian-singer/ In this interview, Roberta Gilbert explains how an understanding of Bowen Theory has helped ministers across the country become more effective in managing their ministries and family lives.  Roberta tells the basics of what Bowen Theory is and why it is so effective in improving relationships.  She tells about how when ... http://catholicspotlight.com/57/cs29-roberta-gilbert-shares-about-using-bowen-theory-in-ministry/ In this interview, Steve Kellmeyer discusses the history of Catholic Indulgences and why most people have a mistaken understanding of what indulgences are and what they do.  He talks historically about what Martin Luther's real beef with indulgences was and how sale of indulgences had been put to rest long before ... http://catholicspotlight.com/56/cs28-steve-kellmeyer-talks-about-catholic-calendar-of-indulgences/ In this interview, Fr. Peter Mitchell talks about his new book, John Paul II - We Love You.  He shares about his experience of being in Rome during the death of Pope John Paul II, and how his chronicles of the events of those days (originally in email) were transformed into ... http://catholicspotlight.com/55/cs27-john-paul-ii-we-love-you-with-fr-peter-mitchell/ In this interview, Steve Ray talks about some of the interesting things that have happened during the making for the Footprints of God DVD series, from helicopter hijackings to getting arrested for buring bushes.  The fun never seems to stop when you are making award winning videos in Egypt and the ... http://catholicspotlight.com/54/cs26-steve-ray-tells-about-footprints-of-god-dvd-series/ In this interview, Maryanne Raphael tells us about her personal experiences with Mother Teresa and the things that she learned from "Mother" during the time she spent with her.  She discusses her time spent in Calcutta, and her trip to Rome for Mother Teresa's beatification.  She also tells many personal stories about Mother Teresa and shares the things about ... http://catholicspotlight.com/53/cs25-maryanne-raphael-share-what-mother-teresa-taught-me/ Okay, so it may not quite be an empire, but Lisa is a great lady and is fun to talk with, so you will really enjoy this interview.  In this interview, Lisa Hendey (also known as Lisa from CatholicMom.com) tells us about the origins of her sites, why she got started, and ... http://catholicspotlight.com/52/cs24-lisa-hendey-shares-the-secrets-of-the-catholicmomcom-empire/ In this interview, Stephen Binz discusses the devotion to St. Joseph and the practice of burying a St. Joseph Statue to help sell a house.  Stephen tells about his search for the origins of the St. Joseph Statue devotion, and share his personal story about how devotion to St. Joseph helped ... http://catholicspotlight.com/50/cs22-steven-binz-talks-about-st-joseph-my-real-estate-agent/ In this interview, Jeff Cavins and Dr. Tim Gray Talk about Adventures in Matthew and Adventures in Exodus from the Great Adventure through the Bible series.  This episode was inspired by listener feedback asking for more info on the Adventures in Matthew.  The listener noted that next year's readings are ... http://catholicspotlight.com/48/cs21-jeff-cavins-and-dr-tim-gray-talk-about-adventures-in-matthew-and-exodus/ The Dr. Scott Hahn Conversion Story is almost certainly the most listened to Catholic audio program over the last several years, and maybe of all time.  Scott Hahn's tells his powerful journey from Presbeterian pastor to Catholic evangelist  Find out his compelling reasons for converting to catholicism despite the tremendous ... http://catholicspotlight.com/47/scott-hahn-conversion-story-on-audio-mp3/ In this interview, Amy Welborn talks her new book for teens, Prove it! You.  She discusses why this is the last book in the Prove It! Series and why she chose to write this book now.   She talks about how she approaches teen sexuality, social justice, the pro-life issues, friendship, peer ... http://catholicspotlight.com/46/cs20-amy-welborn-tells-about-prove-it-you/ I know that this is not the biggest news in the world of podcasts, but Lisa Hendey from www.CatholicMom.com posted a feature interview with me today.  While I certainly consider my guests to be infinitely more interesting than I am, but if you want to hear the interview, then jump ... http://catholicspotlight.com/45/chris-cash-interviewed-on-catholic-moments-podcast/ For many years, we have sat back and watched whatever the major networks have shown us or listened to whatever our local radio stations have played us.  One of the most amazing things about blogs and podcasts is that those days are now over.  Anyone with something to say (good ... http://catholicspotlight.com/43/how-you-can-help/ In this interview, Karl Schultz shares more about his basketball experience at the University of Michigan.  He tells  about the practices, the players, and the time that his team beat Magic Johnson's team on a last second shot.  He also explains some of the lessons he learned from basketball, and ... http://catholicspotlight.com/44/cs19-karl-schultz-back-for-more-michigan-basketball-and-prayer/ In this interview, Phil Lenahan talks about how to become financially free through setting financial goals, retiring bad debt, saving, and investing.  He also brings in the spiritual and relationship side of finances by counseling couples how to talk about money as a couple and how to give back to ... http://catholicspotlight.com/42/cs18-phil-lenahan-interview-7-steps-to-becoming-financially-free-a-catholic-guide/ In this interview, Kimberly Hahn talks about her new catholic bible study book and DVD, Chosen and Cherished - Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage.  This book is an extension of the More Precious Than Jewels study that she did on Proverbs 31 over 16 years ago.  Her new study is ... http://catholicspotlight.com/40/cs17-kimberly-hahn-interview-chosen-and-cherished-and-proverbs-31/ In honor of our upcoming podcast interview with Amy Welborn on Sept 17th, we are pleased to announce that CatholicSpotlight.com in cooperation with Our Sunday Visitor is giving away 5 FREE signed copies of Prove It! YOU, Amy's NEW book for teens and the latest installment in the Prove It! Series. Prove ... http://catholicspotlight.com/41/amy-welborn-giveaway-free-signed-copies-of-prove-it-you/ In this interview, Christopher West talks about his book The Love that Satisfies. He discusses how the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI are just an extension of the Theology of the Body taught by Pope John Paul II.  He explains how Eros love is an essential part of Agape love, and ... http://catholicspotlight.com/39/cs16-christopher-west-theology-of-the-body-the-love-that-satisfies/ In honor of our upcoming podcast interview with Phil Lenahan on Sept 3rd, we are pleased to announce that CatholicSpotlight.com in cooperation with Our Sunday Visitor is giving away 5 FREE signed copies of 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free - A Catholic Guide by Phil Lenahan.  Packed with anecdotes and real life ... http://catholicspotlight.com/37/phil-lenahan-giveaway-free-signed-copies-of-7-steps-to-becoming-financially-free/ In this interview, Karl Schultz talks about his book How to Pray with the Bible - Lectio Divina Made Simple.  Karl A. Schultz is one of the world’s most prolific authors and teachers of lectio divina. He has published ten books on applications of biblical spirituality and lectio divina to suffering, ... http://catholicspotlight.com/35/cs14-lectio-divina-made-simple-with-karl-schultz/