Dr. Tom Neal talks with Alexa Schexnaildre about her unwavering faith despite her long-standing health issues, what trust means to her, how trust helped to increate her faith in the Lord, and her "For the Greater Purpose" blog. Read Alexa's blog: https://forthegreaterpurpose.blog/Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Host Chez Filippini talks with Dr. Terry Coonan about his how his Catholic education is an important part of his faith life, how his time in the seminary led to his role as a human rights lawyer, being tortured by the secret police in Chile, and becoming the Executive Director of Florida State University's Center for the Advancement of Human Rights…

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Dr. Damon Cudihy about the basics of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process, the problems with IVF, the goodness of the children conceived by it, and why the process is a bad idea. Learn more about Dr. Cudihy: https://www.acadianaobgyn.com/ Read Dr. Cudihy's article on IVF: https://www.acadianaobgyn.com/dr-cudihy-on-how-iv…

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack reviews "The Living Bread", a book written by Thomas Merton about the theology and mysticism of the eucharist.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein about how she accidentally became a biographer for Jesuits, being mentored by Fr. Francis Caravan, what she learned from doing research on Fr. Louis J. Twomey's relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King, and how she hopes to write a biography on Fr. Twomey. Donate to "A Priest in Good Trouble: The biog…

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Jennifer Haines and Chad Cage about their faith journeys, their roles as teachers at Sacred Heart Cathedral School and their experiences on The Pilgrimage of Renewal in the Sacred Heart.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Professor Andreas Widmer about being mentored by Michael Novak, how Michael helped him build the Catholic business school at Catholic University in Washington, DC, how a theology of work can help us achieve excellence, and the influence that St. Pope John Paul II had on him throughout his career. Check out Andreas Widmer's w…

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the history and importance of the Holy Days of Obligation.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Aida Bone about the importance of her Catholic faith, how she discovered her passion for helping those without a voice and her role as Director of Advocacy and Justice for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In this special episode, Chez Filippini talks with several diocesan pilgrims at the National Eucharistic Congress about some of their favorite moments and how they experienced the Eucharist. Diocesan Pilgrims: - Karen Booth - Christine Mayeaux - Fr. Thomas Kennell - Joan Walker - St. Sylvester Youth Group…

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Maggie Peiffer about the struggle of balancing family and religious life, how her feeling of loss from a miscarriage led to the creation of her "Hidden Holiness" blog and its purpose. Read the Hidden Holiness blog: https://maggiepeiffer.substack.com/Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the purpose of the National Eucharistic Revival and previews the National Eucharistic Congress.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Dr. Susie Veters about her faith journey, blending faith with psychological science, the idea of human flourishing and how her studies have helped her personally.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Sean Knox about his time in the Air Force, becoming a priest, rejoining the Air Force as a military chaplain, and the similarities between chaplain life and parish life.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Deacon Ken Primeaux about falling away from the Catholic faith, the "aha moment" that led him to becoming a deacon, and the importance of prayer.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack concludes the series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by talking about visiting the sick and burying the dead.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Dr. Mario Sacasa about his unique approach to dealing with stress and anxiety, balancing the spiritual and scientific aspects of it, how the repetition of prayer can help, and his "Overcoming Stress and Anxiety" course. Sign up for "Overcoming Stress and Anxiety": https://www.goodcatholic.com/product/overcoming-stress-and-an…

Hosts Kanobia Russell-Blackmon and Chez Filippini talk with Vivian Krumel about her faith journey, how she got involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the history of the organization and how they help to "clothe the naked."Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Michael and Tasha Havercamp about how they met, how their faith has affected their marriage, and advice they would give to engaged couples.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Bishop Wack talks with Aida Bone about how they got involved in prison ministry, why it's important, and the steps to get involved in the ministry.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Kevin McCall about his faith journey, the importance of prayer, what led him to becoming Catholic, and his "Becoming Barnabas" ministry. Learn more about Becoming Barnabas: https://www.becomingbarnabas.org/Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Deacon Ray Aguado about how a cross-country trip led he and his wife to live on the Gulf Coast, his passion for helping the homeless and what led to the creation of Trinity House, which offers transitional housing and services for homeless senior men.…

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Scott Berry about his background and how to use the "Twelve-Step Program" he learned in Alcoholics Anonymous to improve your spiritual life.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack begins a multi-episode series on the Corporal Works of Mercy by talking about feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Fr. Nick Ware about how coaching football led to his calling as a priest, his time in the seminary, the importance of magnanimity in the Catholic faith, and what he's learned during his early years as a priest.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Hosts Kanobia Russell-Blackmon and Susanne McNinch talk with Fr. Patrick LaPointe about his faith journey, the discernment process of becoming a deacon, feeling a call to the priesthood after the death of his wife, and his first year as Administrator of St. Joseph Catholic Church.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In the spirit of the Easter season, Dr. Tom Neal talks about how Jesus transformed the perception of the cross, the meaning of "mystery" in the Catholic faith, and how the cross can be used to learn about God's love.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack discusses the specifics of the Easter Triduum - the Three Days from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Dr. Christopher Baglow about how Hurricane Katrina altered his career, how St. Pope John Paul II helped to shape the way he thinks as a theologian, and the relationship between faith and science.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Tyler Acosta about his faith journey, what led him into young adult ministry, and some of the challenges (and rewards) of the numerous young adult ministry groups.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with author Karen Baker about what led her to work in the church, the work culture in a parish compared to working at The Times-Picayune, and why she wrote her book, "Faith, Hope and a Sense of Humor."Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the evolution of penance in the church, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and how to go to confession.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In the spirit of the Lenten season, Dr. Tom Neal talks about the history of lent, the importance of "40 days" throughout the bible, how the season is structured, and the three pillars of Lent (prayer, fasting and almsgiving).Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Mary Holley and Louis Glass about their faith journeys, the history of the Knights of Peter Claver and their mission.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal and special guest co-host Chez Filippini talk with Ken and Signe Castel about how an ultimatum led them to the "Couple Prayer" series and how it saved their marriage. Learn more about Couple Prayer: https://www.coupleprayer.com/Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the liturgical season of Lent and what it means to the Catholic faith.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Fr. Eugene O'Donnell about the importance of prayer in the Christian life, his own life in prayer, and the importance of couples praying together.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Host Chez Filippini talks with Sheila Hopkins about her faith journey, the history of the National Council of Catholic Women, and her time as its president. Learn more about the DCCW: https://ptdccw.org/ Learn more about the NCCW: https://www.nccw.org/Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Dr. Tom Neal talks about the feast of the Baptism of the Lord and how it pertains to our own baptism.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about a few of the titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary, their origins and also recites the Litany of Loreto.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In the spirit of the Christmas season, Dr. Tom Neal reads through several mediations on joy and talks about the importance of joy in the Christian life.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Doug Halsema about his faith journey, his role as vicar general of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and his style of leadership. At the end of the episode, Fr. Doug offers some words of wisdom to begin the new liturgical year.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Fr. Jim Schmitmeyer about how growing up on a farm influenced his future calling as a priest, how he uses the daily living of the laity in his preaching, and the importance of connecting with parishioners.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack talks about the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, her Magnificat prayer, and her feast days that occur during the season of Advent. NOTE: Part two of this series will air on January 4, 2024.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In his latest teaching episode, Dr. Tom Neal talks about the language of the lay vocation, what the laity are called to do and what it means to "work" as a lay person.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Host Chez Filippini talks with Stephen Whitney, Tim Shank and Chris Stavres about their respective faith journeys, how the "That Man is You" program became a reality, how the program has affected them, and what it means to be a Christian man. To learn more about "That Man is You" visit: https://goodshepherdparish.org/tmiy…

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Fr. Jim Schmitmeyer about how growing up a daydreamer led him to become a priest, being a rural pastor in the Diocese of Amarillo, and how "theology of place" can change the spiritual way of thinking.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

In this special episode, Bishop Wack talks with Bishop Gregory Parkes about getting the call to become bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, his time as bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, and the common bond that the two have.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Dr. Tom Neal talks with Bishop William A. Wack, CSC about key moments of evangelization in his life, his experiences as director of Andre House, and why listening is the key to evangelizing.Av Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Shawn and Kathy Salamida about their faith journeys, what led them to adopt, some of the challenges they went through during the adoption process, and advice for parents that are looking to adopt.Av The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee