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We're joined by Will Haun, senior counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty will talk about his book Not to Caesar but to Peter: Why the Catholic Church is a Perfect Society, on the Church's legal identity and religious liberty in America. Dina Dow, director of evangelization and catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, executive director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee joins us with Catholic 101 segment.

We're joined by Jason Gale, vp of content and production with TAN Books will talk about Lectio Divina with the Spiritual Masters: The Gospel of Luke with Origen. Michael Acaldo, ceo of St. Vincent de Paul USA, joins us. Brian E. Lau, graphic novelist of Blood of the Baptist, talks about their kickstarter campaign.

We're joined by Roger Tomberlin, member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3061 West St. Tammany, updates us on upcoming events. Bevi Fontenot, communications director of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux joins us. Sabrina Čović-Radojičić, author of Signs of Mary, talks about her book. Michael Marchand, president and cofounder of  ProjectYM will talk about his new book Small-Group Discipleship: Forming Teens Through Intentional Mentorship and Consistent Community, on forming teens through intentional mentorship and consistent community.

We're joined by Tonja Rainey and Nate Horton of the Christian Youth Theater where they will talk about their upcoming production of Wizard of Oz. Kiera Meuse-Cash, director of family services of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, will talk about November being National Adoption Month and adoption-related services CCDBR provides. Michele Trosclair, women's health nurse practitioner with Restorative Women's Health and member of the CMA NOLA Guild, will talk about restoring fertility, honoring the whole person: a Catholic approach to reproductive medicine. Kathleen Higgins, director of youth and young adult ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us on this week’s issue of the Clarion Herald. Fr. Joseph Spence, FFM, will dive into his book Learning to Love with Saint Therese: Seven Windows into True Charity. Dr. Tom Neal, chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee gives us our Catholic 101 segment.

We're joined by Todd Dailey, founder of Eternize, on the wearable cross that uses gentle vibrations to remind people of God's presence and prompt prayer throughout the day. Jodi Devore, Edda Dupaquier and Deacon Randall Waguespack of the All Are Welcome Ministry, will talk about their upcoming Fall Family Fun Day. Sunnie Johnson-Lain, ceo of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge, provides an update.

We're joined by Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic where he talks about how to tell the difference between a normal phase and a real drift from the faith in teens. Frank Muscarello and Todd Messina, past commandants of the Marine Corps League Choctaw Detachment #778, on the Marine Corps League of Baton Rouge's Veterans Day activities. Dr. David Whidden, theology professor at Fran U joins us for a theology lesson.

We're joined by Bethany Kline, founder of 365 Catholic Singles Community, talks about how married couples can help the singles in their parish meet and connect. Grace Fitzpatrick, author and artist, on her book of fairy tales, The Stag with the Crystal Horns and Other Tales.

We're joined by Emily Froeba, director of campus ministry at St. Michael the Archangel High School and founder of Carriers of Hope. She’ll talk about Carriers of Hope and serving families who've lost babies to miscarriage. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, talks marriage and family life: miscarriage dynamics and resources for it. Richard Krauland, author of The Bridge From Science to God, will discuss science and its relationship to God.

We're joined by Dr. Brian Pedraza, director of the Theology Program and The Dominus Project at FranU, on "Dr. Brian's Top 5 Tips for Wanting to Raise Catholic Kids". Dr. Luke Arredondo, executive director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, will talk about the beatification of Blessed Fulton Sheen.

We're joined with Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C., president of Holy Cross Family Ministries will talk about the Global Rosary for Peace, inviting millions to join. Lynn Woods Schonberg, president of the Missionary Rose Petals of St. Therese on the Rose Petal Social benefiting the Missionaries of St. Thérèse, talks about the event. Dr. James Jordan, music editor and Gregorian Chant specialist at Paraclete Press, will talk about Gregorian chant from a Gen Z’s perspective and feature "The Song of Prayer: A Practical Guide to Gregorian Chant".

We're joined with Brendan Weston, author of the two new books "Memorize the Rosary in English" and "Memorize the Rosary in Latin". Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic talks about raising teens.Tom Cancelmo, founder of "Fans of the Kingdom”, a faith-inspired sportswear brand, talks about his mission and products.

We're joined by Carmel Acosta, events coordinator at Woman's New Life Clinic, on the importance of ongoing spiritual direction. Fr. John Bartunek, author of The Better Part – The Four Gospels A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer on the 20th anniversary of his book and its new daily meditation app from Sophia Press. Terry Dickson, communications director in the Diocese of Biloxi, provides an update.

We're joined by Amy Vaccarella, superintendent of Catholic schools in the Houma-Thibodaux. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette talks about ways to communicate mercy to our children. Matthew Knee, ceo and president of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, updates us on hurricane relief.

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us a Clarion Herald update. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, talks about praying with the scriptures.