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Christian persecution is something that is widely ignored in the west. Gia Chacon comes on the program today to help bring the plight of our brothers and sisters in Christ to the forefront. She is the President and founder of For The Martyrs, which is an organization that strives to bring awareness and support to the persecuted.   Supporting the persecuted is something we must all do and please remember to pray for them and support them in other ways if you are able. Check out forthemartyrs.com to learn more about what Gia and her organization are doing to support the persecuted.  

I recently had the pleasure of having the producer and executive director of Array of Hope, Mario Costabile on the program. Array of hope does catholic events such as concerts and retreats that are geared towards teens and their families. We discuss how the Pandemic has changed how they have done ministry. They have adapted and are offering virtual interactive retreats for parishes and organizations throughout the country. Learn more about this great organization at arrayofhope.net

On this episode author, podcaster, and motivational speaker Regina Rontes joins me.  Regina has a powerful and inspiring story of how her faith has helped her persevere through many trials and tribulations.  Through the loss of loved ones, cancer, and stroke she describes how she has come out positive and ready to impact the world.   Visit her website at  www.reginapontes.com Her podcast at  https://breadboxmedia.com/ regina-pontes/ Also check out her book at  https://www.amazon.com/ Perseverance-Key-Unlocking- Internal-Power/dp/154622727X

I am honored to once again have Steve Ray as a guest on the program. Steve is a bestselling Catholic author popular speaker, and pilgrimage leader. In this episode we discuss the background of St. Joseph, his occupation, righteousness, betrothal to Mary, and why he isn't mentioned much in the Gospels. It is very informative. Check out Steve's website at www.catholicconvert.com Also check out Steve's amazing conversion story here: https://bit.ly/2RmiETY

Author and apologist Peter Cavallaro joins me to discuss his faith, apologetics, and the writing of his new book titled "Fragments: A Theological Story". Peter discusses the people that got him interested in learning more about the faith, his apologetics work, and how his book came together.

 What is evangelism? What can we do to evangelize online effectively? Popular Catholic blogger Matthew Chicoine joins me to discuss the dos and don't of online evangelization. Visit Matthew's website at www.thesimplecatholic.blog Mathew recently wrote a good article on the topic https://thesimplecatholic. blog/2020/08/06/a-catholic- guide-to-unity-during-the- covid19-pandemic/

This week's episode is from my appearance on Journeys In Faith with Anne Desantis.  The show airs on Fiat Ministry Network Friday nights at 8:30pm EST.  Learn more at Annedesantis.com,  patchworkheart.org , and  fiatministrynetwork.tv .  In this episode we discuss my conversion to Catholicism and some basic theology behind the Eucharist.