Candid Catholic Convos
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Candid Catholic Convos is a weekly program brought to you by the Diocese of Harrisburg. Our mission is to humanize the Church, and to help our listeners grow in their faith, love and understanding. Each month, we will explore a theme related to our faith, and each week, we will dive deeper into that theme with Saint Spotlights, Scripture Readings, powerful stories and practical conversations that meet you wherever you are on your faith journey.
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Healing Family Wounds with Faith and Therapy
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Is AI Making Us Less Human? Catholicism, Pope Leo XIV & the Fight for Human Dignity with Eliza Monts
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Back to School
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Aug 16, 2026 |
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Living Holiness Daily: Insights from Lisa Lickona
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Aug 09, 2026 |
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Faith and Filmmaking: A Journey of Evangelization
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Aug 02, 2026 |
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How Social Media Is Transforming Catholic Evangelization
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Jul 26, 2026 |
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How Daily Mass Can Transform Your Faith Life
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Jul 19, 2026 |
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From Hobby to Charism: Nicholas Higgins' Faith-Driven Musical Journey
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Jul 12, 2026 |
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Faith and Freedom: Celebrating 250 Years of American Democracy
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Jul 05, 2026 |
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From Skeptic to Believer: Chase Lear's Story
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Jun 28, 2026 |
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The Intersection of Faith and Business
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Reviving Catholic Masculinity: Practical Steps for Men and Families
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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The Crisis of Masculinity in the Catholic Church: How to Lead with Faith
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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The Year of St. Francis: How This Saint Continues to Make an Impact 800 years later
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May 31, 2026 |
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Come, Holy Spirit
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May 24, 2026 |
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Science and the Seventh Sunday of Easter: How Faith and Science Co-exist in Ordinary Time
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May 18, 2026 |
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If Mary Had a Podcast...
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May 10, 2026 |
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Reconciliation as a Radical Act
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May 04, 2026 |
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From Wounds to Witness: Living the Risen Life
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Faith and War: Understanding the Church’s Just War Teaching
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Hearts Burning on the Road
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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A Look Ahead into the Easter Season
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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A Reflection on Holy Week with Bishop Senior and WHP 580's Michael Parks
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Hosanna and Heartache: How Music and Silence Shape Our Faith
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Discipleship is a Way of the Cross
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Living Lent: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving, and the Radical Witness of the Catholic Worker Movement
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Lent for the Wounded Heart
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Ash Wednesday: Begin Again
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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Finding Faith After Disappointment
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Pursuing a Purposeful Prayer Life
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Building Better Bible Habits
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Christian Unity: Restored for Mission
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Christian Unity: Hope in a Hurting World
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Childlike Wonder
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Looking Forward into 2026
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Annual Christmas Special feat. Bishop Timothy Senior and Michael Parks, WHP580
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Advent Encounters: Themes of the Season
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Advent Encounters: An Encounter with Mary
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Advent Encounters: An Encounter with Hope
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Called By Name: Consecrated Life, Modern Witness
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Called By Name: When God Redirects
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Called By Name: Preparing for Priesthood
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Living the Gospel Out Loud: Catholicism in Pop Culture
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Living the Gospel Out Loud: Catholic Creators on the Rise
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Living the Gospel Out Loud: Can you be Catholic and Eco-Conscious?
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Living the Gospel Out Loud: Saints & Social Justice
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Returning to the Table: The Gift of Spiritual Communion
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Returning to the Table: Beyond the National Eucharistic Congress
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Returning to the Table: A Journey Back to the Church
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Returning to the Table - Why the Eucharist Still Matters
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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School of Faith: Keeping Catholic Education Alive - feat. Fr. Matt Cannon
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Light in the Darkness: Prison Ministry and Redemption - feat. Fr. Morelli
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Mary Magdelene: Apostle of Hope - feat. Sr. Geralyn Schmidt, SCC
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Serving God and Country - feat. Father William Barbee
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Finding God in Nature - feat. Chris Wood
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Back to Basics: The Mass, Part 2
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Back to Basics: The Mass, Part 1
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Meet Our Transitional Deacons - feat. Rev. Mr. Clark Stiteler
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Meet Our Transitional Deacons- feat. Rev. Mr. Andrew St. Denis
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May 25, 2025 |
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Meet Our Transitional Deacons - feat. Rev. Mr. Cole Mase
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May 18, 2025 |
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Our Call to Motherhood - Feat. Mel Rossi & Jess Wolfe, Simple Yes Podcast
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May 12, 2025 |
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Serving the Vulnerable in Our Community: Labre Mental Health Clinic - feat. Dr. Kirsten Tollefson
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Back to Basics: The Easter Tritium - feat. Deacon Scott Root
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Annual Easter Episode with Bishop Senior - feat. Michael Parks, WHP 580
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Seeking God in Adventure: The Power of Pilgrimages - feat. Zack Haney
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Biking for Babies - feat. Zack Haney and Marianne Weltmer
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Do All [Pets] Go to Heaven? - feat. Fr. Kenneth Roth
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Back-to-Basics: Sacraments of Service feat. Deacon Scott Root
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Back-to-Basics: Sacraments of Healing feat. Deacon Scott Root
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Back to Basics: Sacraments of Initiation - feat. Deacon Scott Root
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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In Sickness and In Health - feat. Dr. Greg Burke
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Developing an Intimate Relationship with God - feat. Chris Wood
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Our Awesome Responsibility as Parents - feat. Courtney Brown, Rua Woods
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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For the Young and the Young at Heart - feat. Fr. Ben Dunkelberger
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Back to Basics - The Church feat. Deacon Scott Root
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Back to Basics: An Introduction to Catholicism - feat. Deacon Scott Root
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Bishop Senior's Annual Christmas Special - feat. Michael Parks, WHP 580
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Tapping Into Joy This Advent - feat. Fr Stephen Logue
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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How to Find (and Hold Onto) Peace This Advent - feat. Fr. Kevin Key
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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What is Advent and How Can We Find Hope This Season - feat. Fr. Bill Forrey
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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Cultivating Gratitude All Year Long - feat. Sr. Geralyn Schmidt, SCC
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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"You Can't Drive a Parked Car:" Discerning Your Vocation in Life - feat. Fr. Josh Weaver
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Election Indecision - feat. Eric Failing, PA Catholic Conference
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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BONUS! Spooky Catholic Beliefs - feat, Fr Sawicki
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Yes, Halloween is Catholic - feat. Father Sawicki
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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Nourished by Faith and Growing in Spirit - feat. Chris Wood, Spiritual Director
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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How to Overcome Election Day Indecision - feat. Eric Failing, PA Catholic Conference
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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What is Willpower? - feat. Erin McCole Cupp
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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Suicide Prevention and Awareness - feat. Irma Do
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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You Actually Can Have it All - feat. Samantha Povlock, FemCatholic
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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"Talking About Death Makes it Less Scary" - feat. Christina Ring, CRNP
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - feat. Deacon Armando Torres
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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How Our Creativity Honors God - feat. Carolyn Astfalk
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Teach Them to Fish: Modern Parenting Advice Pt 2- feat. Irma Do
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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Teach Them to Fish: Modern Parenting Advice Pt 1 - feat. Irma Do
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Catholic Marriage Advice Pt 2 - feat. Tom and Patty Strunck
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Catholic Marriage Advice Pt 1 - feat. Tom and Patty Strunck
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Iron Sharpens Iron: The Importance of Creating and Maintaining Authentic Friendships Part 2- feat. Zack Haney
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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Iron Sharpens Iron: The Importance of Creating and Maintaining Authentic Friendships Part One - feat. Zack Haney
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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Parish Picnics - feat. Makenzie Kelley and Georgiann Benkovic, Prince of Peace Parish
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Jul 07, 2024 |
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How to Practice Your Faith in the Summer - Feat. Margot Kimmick
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Bishop Senior: A Look Back on His First Year - feat. Bishop Timothy Senior
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Faithful Fatherhood - feat. John Leonetti
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Jun 16, 2024 |
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Letting God Orchestrate Our Lives - feat. Sr. Geralyn Schmidt, SCC
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Cultivating Our Journey Toward Him - feat. Donna Gilberti
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Nourished by Faith and Movement - feat. Dr. Rachel Ciliberti, Pietra Fitness Instructor
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May 26, 2024 |
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Pray, Discern, Take Action: Discovering God's Plan for You - feat. Fr. Josh Weaver
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May 20, 2024 |
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Will We Ever Be Good Enough - feat. Fr. Tim Sahd
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May 12, 2024 |
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"It Matters That You Live" - feat. Deacon Ed Shoener, Catholic Mental Health Ministries
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May 06, 2024 |
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Firsts in the Church - feat. Becky Davis
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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Nourished by Faith and Nutrition - feat. Allison Salvitti-Nelson and Shannon Szeles
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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And If Not, He Is Still Good Part 2- feat. Donna Giberti, Spiritual Director
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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And If Not, He Is Still Good Part 1 - feat. Donna Giberti, Spiritual Director
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Easter Special - feat. Bishop Senior and Michael Parks, WHP580
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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Holy Week - feat. Bishop Senior and Michael Parks, WHP 580
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Saint Patrick: The Man, The Myth, The Legend, The Saint - feat. Fr. Brommer
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Faithful Citizenship - feat. Eric Failing, PA Catholic Conference
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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What It Means to Evangelize - feat. Deacon Gregory Amarante and Dr. Jim Gregory
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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St. Joseph, a Model of Living Well - feat. Jon Leonetti
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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Growing Pains: Healing for Adult Children from Divorce - feat. Bethany Meola, Life Giving Wounds
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Fish Frydays: A Catholic and Community Tradition - feat. Fr. Jonathan Sawicki
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Feb 04, 2024 |
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Culture, Identity and Outreach - feat. Deacon Armando Torres
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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Pro-Life: A Complete Look
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Jan 21, 2024 |
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Introducing Young Catholic Professionals - feat. Brian Lynch and Dominic Biacchi
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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The Secret to Making Wellness Resolutions that Stick - feat. Erin McCole Cupp
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Jan 07, 2024 |
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Our Common Humanity - Bishop Senior's First Prison Visit - feat. Jen Reed and Bishop Senior
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Annual Christmas Special - feat. Bishop Senior and Michael Parks (WHP 580)
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Dec 24, 2023 |
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Someone to Watch Over Me - feat. Sr. Geralyn Schmidt
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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The Impact of the Domestic Church - feat. Melissa Maleski
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Prolonged Singleness - feat. Julianne Bartlett
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Nov 19, 2023 |
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White Knuckling Our Way to Peace Pt 2 - feat. Chris Wood
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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Vocations Awareness Week - feat. Bishop Timothy Senior
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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The Isolation of Infertility - feat. Ann Koshute, co-founder Springs in the Desert
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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PA March for Life 2023 - feat. Al Gnoza of PA Catholic Conference, and Dan Bartkowiak of the PA Family Life Institute
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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White Knuckling Our Way to Peace Pt 1 - feat. Chris Wood
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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In the Beginning - feat. Marianne Weltmer, Dir. of Life & Dignity
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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MINISODE: Musings of a Catholic Evangelist - Eucharistic Miracle
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Learn Something New Every Day - feat. Sr Geralyn and Fr. Ben Dunkelberger
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Sep 24, 2023 |
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MINISODE: Musings of a Catholic Evangelist - Living in Communion with God
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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MINISODE: Musings of a Catholic Evangelist - Semicolon
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Back to Busy - feat. Lindy Wynne, Mamas in Spirit Podcast
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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Finding Fulfillment and Resting Well - feat. Brian Lynch and Dominic Biacchi, Young Catholic Professionals
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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Superheroes and the Eucharist - feat. Sr Geralyn Schmidt and Father Don Bender
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Tourist vs Pilgrim: A World Youth Day Recap - feat. Zack Haney
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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Back to Basics - Prayer - feat. Sr. Geralyn Schmidt
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Sex, NFP, and Women's Health - feat. Dr. Naomi Whittaker, OBGYN
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith - feat. Fr. Szada
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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With [Religious] Liberty and Justice for All - feat. Linda Carroll, STMS
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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Welcome Bishop Timothy Senior - feat. the homilies of the Twelfth Bishop of Harrisburg
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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All In The Family - feat. Father Kyle Sahd and Father Tim Sahd
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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A Season of Change - feat. Bishop Gainer
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Jun 04, 2023 |
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"Come and Follow Me" - feat. Justin McClay, Michael Pray, Drew Tanguay, Kevin Key, Dozie Ononuju and Richard Groff
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May 28, 2023 |
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Heavy On the Catholic Guilt - feat. Fr. Sawicki
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May 21, 2023 |
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Introducing Bishop Timothy Senior
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Apr 30, 2023 |
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Enacting Real Change - feat. Eric Failing, PA Catholic Conference
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Easter Special feat. Michael Parks (WHP580) and Bishop Gainer
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Apr 09, 2023 |
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A Prison of Our Own Design - ft. Father John McFadden (retired)
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Apr 02, 2023 |
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All About The Journey - feat. Fr. Luis Rodriguez
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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What is a Spanish Apostolate - feat. Fr. Michael Rothan
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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"He's Still Working On Me" - feat. Fr. Schlaline
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Lent: 40 Days to Challenge Yourself - feat. Father Clark
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Feb 26, 2023 |
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What is Annulment - feat. Barb Bettwy
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Football and Faith - feat. Jordan Hill and Eric Kindler
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Catholic Schools Week - feat. Daniel Breen, Superintendent
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Jan 29, 2023 |
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The Authority of the Catholic Church - Part 2 feat. Father Sawicki
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Jan 22, 2023 |
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The Authority of the Catholic Church - Part 1 feat. Fr. Sawicki
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Jan 15, 2023 |
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Theology of Working out - feat. Bill Dinghy, TOB Institute
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Jan 08, 2023 |
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New Year, Same Love - feat. Regina Boyd, LMHC
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Jan 01, 2023 |
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Merry Christmas - feat. Bishop Gainer and Michael Parks, WHP 580
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Dec 25, 2022 |
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All About the Eucharist - Part 4 feat. Fr. Brommer
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Dec 18, 2022 |
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How to Prepare Your Spirit This Advent - feat. Fr Tim Said
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Dec 04, 2022 |
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Awaiting this Advent
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Nov 27, 2022 |
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Cultivating Gratitude - feat. Sr. Geralyn Schmidt
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Nov 20, 2022 |
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How We Process Grief in a World Obsessed with Productivity - feat. Chris Wood
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Nov 13, 2022 |
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Catholic War Veterans - feat. Mike Rang
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Nov 06, 2022 |
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Catholicism + Halloween Pt2 - feat. Fr Szada
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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Catholicism + Halloween Pt1 - feat. Fr Szada
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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Engaging the Youth of our Generation - feat. Zach Haney
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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All About the Eucharist Pt 3 - feat. Father Richard Lyons
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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Loving God's People Where They're At - feat. Meg Hunter-Kilmer
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Sep 25, 2022 |
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Pro-Life: Why We March
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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9/11: The Day America Stood Still - feat. Father John Bateman
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Raising Little Disciples: Tips and Tricks to Play the Catholic Parenting Game - feat. Adam Arehart
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Sep 04, 2022 |
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Discovering the Inner-Workings of the Church - feat. Bishop Ronald Gainer
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Aug 28, 2022 |
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Struggling with Perfectionism - feat. Sr Geralyn
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Aug 21, 2022 |
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Can You Be a Catholic AND a Feminist? feat. Samantha Povlock, FemCatholic
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Aug 14, 2022 |
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All About the Eucharist Pt 2 - feat. Father Ben Dunkelberger
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Jul 31, 2022 |
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All About the Eucharist Part 1 - feat. Father Don Bender
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Jul 17, 2022 |
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Grief + Suffering: A Reminder of God's Goodness - feat. Chris Wood
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Jul 10, 2022 |
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Theology of the Body: the answer to life, the universe, and everything - feat. Bill Donaghy, TOB Institute
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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Pro-Life Policymaking - feat. Eric Failing, PA Catholic Conference
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Jun 26, 2022 |
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Finding Encouragement in Fatherhood - feat. Adam Arehart
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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The Art of Forgiveness - feat. Deacon Gregory and Ellen Amarante
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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Pentecost: The Birthday of the Church and Evangelization - feat. Father Jonathan Sawicki
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Jun 05, 2022 |
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Chakras + the Church: When the Pursuit of Perfection Becomes Dangerous - feat. Fr. John Szada
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May 29, 2022 |
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Foster Care Awarness - feat. Gwen Pfeifer of Catholic Charities
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May 22, 2022 |
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Mental Health: How Our Faith Offers Support- feat. Donna Nebistinsky and Tim Danko
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May 16, 2022 |
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Mary as Our Mother - feat. Sr Geralyn Schmidt
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May 08, 2022 |
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Finding God in Times of Destruction PART 2 - feat. Matthew Kenenitz, Ukrainian Catholic University
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May 01, 2022 |
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Finding God in Times of Destruction PART 1 - feat. Matthew Kenenitz, Ukrainian Catholic University
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Apr 24, 2022 |
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Easter - featuring Bishop Gainer and Michael Parks of WHP580
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Apr 17, 2022 |
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Closing Out Lent with Prayer - feat. Father John Bateman
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Apr 10, 2022 |
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Kids + Easter
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Apr 03, 2022 |
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Standing Firm in Faith - featuring Adam Janke
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Mar 20, 2022 |
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Hope in Times of Crisis - Featuring Kelly Gollick
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Mar 13, 2022 |
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Infertility: How to Find Hope and Community
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Mar 06, 2022 |
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Lent: How to Make the Most of Your 40 Days
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Feb 27, 2022 |
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Best Practices for a Fruitful Prayer Life
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Feb 20, 2022 |
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Love and Marriage: Making Reality Better than the Romance
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Feb 13, 2022 |
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Vocations and Consecrated Life: How to Tell if You're Being Called
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Feb 06, 2022 |
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Catholic Schools Week: Why Parents Should Consider a Catholic Education
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Jan 30, 2022 |
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Pro-Life: How to Get Involved in the Movement and Resources for Post-abortive Women- featuring Fr. Stephen Kelley
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Jan 23, 2022 |
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ProLife: Contraceptives, IVF, and Abortion - featuring Dr. AnneMarie Manning and Dr. Naomi Whittaker
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Jan 16, 2022 |
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Resolutions
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Jan 09, 2022 |
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Preparing Your Heart for the New Year
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Jan 02, 2022 |
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Christmas
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Dec 26, 2021 |
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Kids + Christmas
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Dec 19, 2021 |
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Dec 05, 2021 |
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Advent
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Thanksgiving
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Catholic Schools Week
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Veterans Day
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Nov 22, 2021 |