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In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Michael Brennan speaks with William Ayles about his book, co-authored with Fr. Ray Introvigne, The Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Revisited (July 7, 2026) The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is a “Head to Heart Experience”—and is fully backed by our modern-day Holy Fathers. This book is dedicated to all our fellow Catholic brothers and sisters, as well as all Christians who desire a transforming Holy Spirit Renewal Experience. This Experience will usher in life-changing, divine benefits:  Strengthening Your FaithScripture Coming Alive for YouA Deeper Dimension of Peace and JoyA Falling in Love with Your Lord Jesus ChristA Greater “Intimacy with Our Precious Jesus” at MassAn Elevated Awareness of Your Divine Purpose in this LifeChrist Granting to You (if desired) the same Charismatic Gift given to His ApostlesOur Lord is knocking on the door of your heart… The Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Revisited by Fr. Ray Introvigne and William Ayles, D.D. | En Route Books and Media

Rich May on his book Addressing Loss of Belief in the Real Presence: What we can do as a parish and as an individual to better restore belief in and evangelize Christ’s Eucharistic Presence (May 23, 2026) The greatest crisis in the Church today is the desacralization of our Lord in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass … contributing to loss in belief in the Real Presence. Drawing from the fruits of the USCCB three-year revival as a starting point, and recent survey data, Rich digs deeper evaluating our posture for reception of Communion, catechesis, decorum, modesty of dress, liturgical music and some simple improvements our parishes can implement. It is not enough to believe, we must act like we believe, because actions speak louder than words! Addressing Loss of Belief in the Real Presence: What we can do as a parish and as an individual to better restore belief in and evangelize Christ’s Eucharistic Presence by Rich May | En Route Books and Media

In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Kiki Latimer interviews Bernadette Burnette on Meet Karen: The Friend That Nobody Likes “BFF4L” Part I. The first book to the novel series, Meet Karen: The Friend That Nobody Likes by Sayre Fidei. Meet Karen, she's 29 years old and still lives at home with her parents and older brother Kevin in Burbank, California. Karen dreams of becoming a famous television host and best friends with the ones she admires. Karen has a homemade doll collection of them. Three of which are, little oprah winfrey, little ellen degeneres and little jimmy fallon. These are her BFF4Ls, ‘Best Friends Forever For Life’ along with stray cats that she feeds. Karen doesn’t have any real friends, that is, until her neighbor named Frank comes knocking at the door. When Karen answers, she opens it to more than she could have ever imagined… or dreamed up… Excited about the story and want to learn more? Then head over to the Sayre Fidei website at www.sayrefidei.com where you can also purchase the books!

Roxane & Troy Salonen on Real Presence Radio Network on their Meeting with the Pope (November 18, 2025)

In this episode of WCAT Radio, Michael Brennan interviews Ben Bongers on his book True Love: 12 Christmas Stories, My True Love Gave to Me Let’s face it, life is messy and so are emotions. But, as Hellen Keller said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” This book was written with love, for someone the author loves, and who loves him in return. The twelve stories contain every emotion that we feel daily, but we’re too afraid to let out. They are offered in the hope that readers will give themselves permission to really feel. To laugh, to hope, and yes… to cry. What better time of life than the Holidays to open that little door to our hearts that we slam shut and lock most of the time. True Love: 12 Christmas Stories, My True Love Gave to Me | En Route Books and Media

In this episode of "I Thought You'd Like to Know," Spirit Radio interviews Kenneth Francis on his book Theology in Music (August 28, 2025) Theology in Music: How Christian Themes Permeate Classic Songs by Kenneth Francis reveals the hidden grammar in classic popular songs theologically marinated in existential narratives, featuring idolatry, sin, love, pathos and meaning. And what better religion to focus on than Christianity for such themes, from the soul-music classics of the 1960/70s, to the Top 100 Billboard hits of the same eras. Welcome to the world of classic songs permeated with Christian themes. Theology in Music by Kenneth Francis | En Route Books and Media

In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Chris Reilly interviews John Livingston, Director of Evangelization & Adult Faith Formation at St. Peter Catholic Church in Kirkwood, MO.

In this episode of WCAT Radio's "I Thought You'd Like to Know," Bishop Joseph Coffey interviews Mo Moured on Cross the Divide Ministry (June 11, 2025) Cross the Divide is helping veterans and their families navigate the challenging terrain of life, promoting healing, hope, strength and growth by application of Christ-centered, biblical truths in the venue of God’s creation. Cross The Divide provides transformational experiences in the venue of the outdoors such as hunting, fishing, backpacking, horse camping, and llama packing trips, as well as retreats and seminars. With the assistance of track chairs and an incredible team of guides and facilitators, we are able to accommodate physically disabled veterans on some of our hunting and fishing trips. Through the personal care and attentiveness of our team, we give veterans a place to talk about their non-physical wounds and personal challenges as well. Cross The Divide is focused on sending each veteran back to their family and their community in a healthier place while connecting them with other veterans and inviting them to a deeper relationship with God.  Cross the Divide

In this episode of Synods and Synodality, Robert Fastiggi and Michael Vacca interview George Weigel on the concept of synodality and its impact on the Catholic Church. George Weigel emphasized that synodality in Eastern Christianity involves governance by synods of bishops, unlike the current Western interpretation. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong doctrinal identity and moral boundaries, citing Sub-Saharan Africa and Germany as examples. Weigel praised John Paul II's contributions, including his personal witness, interpretation of Vatican II, and the Theology of the Body. He also discussed the need for a return to the teachings of Veritatis Splendor to address moral relativism. The conversation concluded with reflections on the future of the Church and the importance of hope.

“What is truth?” Pontius Pilate scoffed at Jesus (Jn 18:38), and that’s how we think about matters today in our culture—subjectively: my truth, your truth, etc. To make the argument that there is a knowable Truth (with a capital T) that is written in the world and in our bones, theologians Deborah Savage and Robert Fastiggi examine a selection of autobiographical accounts of ‘lived experience.’ They take a number of personal essays written by those who have erred from the path of Catholic social teaching and sexual morality—in the dark forest of the world, to borrow from Dante—and their subsequent disappointments and suffering. They examine these narratives through the anthropology of John Paul II and the authority of the physical and social sciences, including medical doctors. So, there is Good News for all of us: if we find ourselves lost and unhappy in our errant meanderings, the Church can bring us home. We can always choose, as God reminded Cain gently (Gen 4:7), “sin is couching at the door; its desire is for you, but you may overcome it.” Here is the book on the En Route Books website (which includes video links)here is the book on Amazon.com.Deborah Savage’s website.Robert Fastiggi’s website (as a theology professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary).The article we refer to by Leah Fessler, “A Lot of Women Don’t Enjoy Hookup Culture—So Why Do We Force Ourselves to Participate?” Quartz Online, May 17, 2016.Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI on Wikipedia and on the Vatican website.Robert Fastiggi’s previous appearance on Almost Good Catholics, three years ago (recorded in February of 2022, on the eve of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine): Robert Fastiggi on Almost Good Catholics, episode 7: Mother of All Nations: Immaculate Conception, Virgin Birth, Assumption, and Coronation of MaryAn episode of Almost Good Catholics on the same theme:Garrett Johnson on Almost Good Catholics, episode 42: Who Do You Think You Are? Thorny Questions about Sex, Identity, and Catholic Doctrine.

Christian principles for thriving with artificial intelligence with guest Christopher M. Reilly onTrending with Timmerie.(1:30) Volunteering and donating to the LA fire victims with Catherine Contreras. (26:17) Good news in the debate on gender. California: Teachers have no obligation to follow policies that require them to keep secrets from parents (45:09)

In this episode of Synods and Synodality, Dr. Robert Fastiggi and Michael Vacca, JD, interview Edward Pentin on his College of Cardinals Report (February 19, 2025)