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Dr. #JohnBergsma joins me today to discuss the #deadseascrolls and their influence on Early #christianity. What did the Qumran community the Messiah? Who was the Teacher of Righteousness? What was the significance of ritual bathing? What was so important about the way they prepared for meals and the position of the presider? He answers all this and much more. Learn more about Dr. Bergsma at  https://www.johnbergsma.com/ Check out Dr. Bergsma's book about the Dead Sea Scrolls at  https://catholicproductions. com/collections/john-bergsma/ products/jesus-and-the-dead- sea-scrolls-unlocking-the- jewish-roots-of-christianity About Dr. John Bergsma: Dr. John Bergsma is Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. A former Protestant pastor, Dr. Bergsma entered the Catholic Church in 2001 while getting his Ph.D. in Bible from the University of Notre Dame. A close collaborator of Dr. Scott Hahn, Bergsma speaks regularly on Catholic radio and at conferences an...

Father #FrankPavone of Priests for Life joins me for a very important conversation. We discuss how his ministry started and all the great things that Priests For Life does to fight for the sanctity of life. We also discuss what the laity can do to fight for the most innocent. Fr. Pavone also discusses what we can do to support those who have had an #abortion. It is a fascinating conversation that we all need to hear. Learn more about Priests For Life and their great work at  www.endabortion.us  and  www.priestsforlife.org About Father Frank Pavone: FR. FRANK PAVONE is one of the most prominent #prolife leaders in the world. Originally from New York, he was ordained in 1988 by Cardinal John O’Connor, and since 1993 has served full-time in pro-life leadership with his bishop’s permission. He is the National Director of Priests for Life, the largest pro-life ministry in the Catholic Church. He is also the President of the National Pro-life Religious Council, and the Nati...

#FaithHakesley joins me today to discuss her book "Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace And Healing Following Sexual Abuse". We discuss how grace impacted her life and how moments of #grace can come from the most unlikely of places. She has a powerful story and great words of inspiration and #encouragement for all who are hurting. Check out Faith's amazing book:  https://www.amazon.com/ Glimmers-Grace-Moments- Healing-Following-ebook/dp/ B08C26DTLH/ref=sr_1_2?dchild= 1&keywords=faith+hakesley&qid= 1629086989&s=digital-text&sr= 1-2 Check out Faith's website:  https://www.faithhakesley.com About Faith: Faith Hakesley is a Catholic wife, homeschooling mother of four, survivor, advocate, author, and blogger. Over the course of her life, she has overcome many traumas including clerical abuse and the sudden death of a brother. Faith has also survived a rare form of eye cancer and lives with a heart condition. In 2008, Faith was one of five victims of cler...

I have the honor of being joined by Bishop Joseph Strickland for today's program. We have a conversation about his book "Light and Leaven", but more importantly we discuss how the laity can help renew the church. In our conversation we discuss the importance of the #eucharist, how catechists can convey this vital truth, how #abortion is still a issue of vital importance, and many other great topics. I'm sure you will enjoy the conversation with #bishopstrickland To check out the bishop's book go to  https://store. stphilipinstitute.org/catalog/ product/books-and-gifts/light- and-leaven-the-challenge-of- the-laity-in-the-twenty-first- century/ or https://www.catholic.com/ light-and-leaven About Bishop Strickland: Bishop Strickland is a trusted and sought-after voice of Catholic orthodoxy in the Church today. Appointed the fourth bishop of Tyler Texas by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Bishop Strickland’s valuable insights and constructive counsel regularly reach a...

Catholic educator Robert LeBlanc joins me today to discuss the sacraments and how we can all live a sacramental life. Robert takes us on a journey through each of the seven sacraments to give us practical tips on how the #graces of the sacraments can help us in our everyday lives. This conversation will give you a better understanding of the sacraments and how to live a life closer to Jesus. Check out Robert's website at www.catholicmoment.ca About Robert LeBlanc: Catholic. Husband. Father. Educator... Robert has been proclaiming the Truth of Salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ for over 20 years in Catholic School classrooms and as a parish lay-catechist. At the heart of Robert's ministry is the notion that our Catholic faith not only forms us, but transforms us into the saints that God calls us to be. The journey may be long and arduous, but heaven is worth it. Born and raised in small-town Ontario, Robert's studies and travels have taken him through France, Belgium,...

Jeffery Stevens is a convert to the Catholic faith and an author. In this interview Jeffrey describes his childhood and the role that faith played, how he came to accept Jesus as savior, and how the rosary led him to discover the Catholic church. It is a heartwarming story and so inspiring. #catholicconversionstory #rosary #catholicconvert Jeffrey is also an author and ghostwriter. Check out his website at  www.thecatholicwordsmith.com About Jeffrey (from his website): My life can best be summed up with the three most significant roles I fulfill. I’m a devout Catholic. Lil v calls me daddy. Writing is both a blessing and a curse in my life. Shortly after Jesus became important to me, I discovered my passion for writing, particularly writing in regards to how Scripture could be applied to daily life. While I grew up attending a Catholic elementary school, the Catholic Church didn’t begin influencing how I lived until 2015. I followed through with becoming in full-communion with the...