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Podcaster's Description: Catholic Spotlight talks about what is new, cool, and exciting in the Catholic marketplace. We interview popular Catholic Authors such as Scott Hahn, Tim Staples, Amy Welborn, Jeff Cavins, Greg Willits, and more. We also talk to musicians, artists, and other creative Catholic Minds. Podcaster: Chris Cash Categories: Production Status: Recent Episodes: 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. Come learn about early Christian symbols with Mike Aquilina. 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. Fr. Pacwa tells us about the year of Saint Paul and explains how to use his new bible study on the writings of Paul. 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. 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. 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 Usher and I explain why [...]ShareThis 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 never delivered during the Papal [...]ShareThis 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. 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 tie into the life of [...]ShareThis 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 think at the same time. [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "CS#64: Gary Cangemi Umbert the Unborn", url: "http://catholicspotlight.com/99/cs64-gary-cangemi-umbert-the-unborn/" }); 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 about her excellent reference books for children [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "CS#63: Maureen Wittmann Talks Catholic Homeschooling", url: "http://catholicspotlight.com/97/cs63-maureen-wittmann-talks-catholic-homeschooling/" }); 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 to miss this one. 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. 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 only that daughters really do [...] 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. Kris talk about their background [...] 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 food for twins. We also [...] 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 of radical feminism and how [...]
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 about ways that this material [...] 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 series relevant and meaningful to [...] 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 be able to talk with [...] 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. Note: Dr. Scott Hahn was not able to be part of this conversation due to impending deadlines on other upcoming books. 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 to appreciate this book. Tune [...] 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 also takes time to thank [...] 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 may not know much about [...] 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 spiritual lives as well. Next, [...] 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 journey to sainthood, and it [...] 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 her 10 kids. 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 he 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 anaversary conference on Mulieris Dignitatem - [...] 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 Did Adam and Eve Have [...] 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 Apprentice and put it to [...] 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 approach our loved one in [...] 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 each illustration as well as the treasures [...] 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 selling book, De-coding Da Vinci: [...] 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 selection is something that everyone [...] 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 about modern day saints, Catholic [...] 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 is an absolute fireball of [...] 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 never think of, but might [...] 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 and many more women religious [...] 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 in crisis pregnancies. She talks [...] 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. As the secular attack on [...] 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 any time that you have [...] 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 season. 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. Fr. Langford shares his personal [...] 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 European precursor to American Idol) [...] 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 she started using Bowen Theory [...] 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 Luther came around to complain. [...] 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 a large portion of this [...] |
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