Faith Fit Radio: Recent Episodes
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Listen in for a list of 800 books that every Catholic should read! Okay, maybe just 10—800 is a lot. But these 10 books cover diverse aspects of the Catholic faith that will help any reader become a better Catholic.
The Annie Moses Band explores how their eclectic blend of roots music and classical polish is transforming the world of the arts for the glory of God.
Deacon Harold explains how, once Jesus has your heart, you can’t help but share it with everyone you meet.
“DEBATE: What To Do at the End of the World” Dan and Kimmy battle head to head on this epic debate! Should we have a world of McGyver jack-of-al-trades, or a world of experts in a narrow field? Dan thinks jack-of-all-trades won’t get very far and don’t live up to their God-given potential. Kimmy thinks … Continue reading "Fools for Christ: What to do at the End of the World E44"
Studying is hard! Dan and Kimmy discuss the beauty and richness found in a life of study, how study helps us to become who God created us to be and how to balance study and prayer.
Sometimes the best way to have a great marriage is to take some steps before you even get engaged! Find out how you can approach your current or future relationship in such a way, that if you have found your one and only, your marriage is set on the path for success!
In a recent general audience, Pope Francis gave us an antidote to apathy, articulating a way to live out the virtue of hope. Quoting French poet Charles Peguy, Dan and Kimmy explore what they think Pope Francis was talking about.
Our world is ever more demanding and it doesn’t seem like there are enough hours in the day. If you’re like the average American that means you’re probably using time you could be sleeping to get it all done! Find out how that effects not only your mental health, but your spiritual life as well, … Continue reading "Those Catholic Shrinks: Falling Asleep at the Wheel E19"
Teresa Peterson shares how Jesus’ love shattered her brokenness and allowed His mercy to be a beacon of hope.
Catholic singer and speaker Kara Klein, embraces the fruitfulness of femininity that God has given women and encourages others to believe in the authentic joy of life in Christ.
Dana Catherine discovers how trusting God has taken her on a spiritual adventure in music and hopes to capture the hearts of the young Church.
Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, Br. Isaiah Hofmann, shares how the simplicity of beauty and music deepens his wonder and encounter with God.
Are you an ambassador of mercy, spreading hope throughout the world? Missionary of Mercy, Fr. Anthony Aarons tells us about his pilgrimage to Rome where he and 1,000+ of his fellow missionaries met with Pope Francis.
Are you an ambassador of mercy? Gary and Fr. Anthony share the significance of carrying mercy within us every day.
Dan and Kimmy talk awkwardly about the awkwardness of awkward conversations. They discuss how discernment can help us attain the surety to do the will of God when awkward conversations need to occur.
We all want it! The perfect balance to work, family, friends, and personal pursuits. There are lots of gurus and bloggers out there who will tell you there’s a secret formula. Regina and Lisa will give you their take on how to achieve perfection in your life… or maybe something a little different.
Marie Miller brings an enchanting vision into her singing-songwriting that is full of love, hope and light as an incredible artist and a young woman of faith.
Those Catholic Shrinks are hosting a quiz show! Listen in to put your trivia skills to the test and decide what is fact and what is fiction!
Ricky Vazquez shares how silencing God’s call for him would have prevented him from reaching his true purpose in life—becoming a professional singer/songwriter.
Do you know God has chosen your heart from the very beginning? Recording Artist Rita West shares how we all have a story of a heart longing for love and joy.
Rachel and Jason take a hard look at the appearances of Jesus after the resurrection. What do these stories tell us? How do they invite us out of ourselves into closer union with our Risen Lord?
Regina and Lisa explore ways to share empathy within parenting to better relationships between child and parent.
Founder and President of “The Cor Project” Christopher West and Recording Artist Mike Mangione share the meaning of human destiny, love and sexuality.
Have you lost the secret to romance? Lisa and Regina share the ins and outs of keeping the enchantment alive within a marriage or even while dating!
Let’s go into the heart and story of a man that was so in love with God that he wrote hundreds of songs to him! Songs that we now sing in Mass every day. Let’s discover the depth of his love for God and the reason God chose his bloodline to bring His Holy Son … Continue reading "Faithless: Loving David E14"
Aly Aleigha—nationally known recording artist—joins Katherine to share how her faith inspired her to be brave and follow her dreams.
Dan and Kimmy talk about how much they LOVE penance. Listen as they discuss the joy of embracing the Church’s teaching on penance and reparation for our sins, and how it leads to a truly joyful Easter.
Nationally acclaimed bilingual evangelist and author, Jesse Romero, speaks on his conversion, work on death row and chastity.
Being brave is not easy in a world that judges you for everything you do. In today’s episode we explore Esther’s bravery and how she saved all of the Jewish people from massacre by giving herself to God’s will and making sacrifices. Let’s learn together how to be brave like Esther.
Luke Spehar—nationally known recording artist—joins Katherine to share his gift of ministry and what it means to walk on your own road along this journey of faith.
Dan and Kimmy discuss healing and forgiveness during this Lenten season, including the four facets of forgiveness and the peace that comes from forgiving others and ourselves.
Elvis Grbac, retired NFL QB Elvis Grbac, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens shares his relationship with God throughout the different stages of his successful career.
Welcome back to Faithless! A place where we discover our faith together and find ways to apply it to our lives in this hectic world, where it is often easy to dismiss our love for God. On this episode, join me on this journey to explore characters from the Bible in their epic journeys, particularly … Continue reading "Faithless: Righteous Joseph E12"
Fr. Kent Walker—Pastor of St. Thomas of Aquinas Parish in St. Cloud— shares his musical journey through spiritual chapters of his life in his ever-growing love for God.
Guest host Regina Boyd joins Kimmy and Dan to affirm their unabashed love of self-help books. Regina lists her top five books that she refers to clients and shares how they help bring more balance to body, mind, and spirit!
“Understanding Teenagers 2 — Responsibility” Raising teenagers in today’s culture can seem an impossible task. How much responsibility should your teenager have and why is it so important to their development? Questions for Lisa or Regina? Email them at thosecatholicshrinks@gmail.com
Tom Peterson, EWTN host and founder of “Catholics Come Homes,” speaks about evangelization, from home to community.
Robert Rogers is an international speaker from Cincinnati, Ohio. He gives a compelling testimony of loss and the suffering that followed after losing his wife and four children in a flash flood in Kansas, but also how he answered the call to minister and share God’s amazing grace and faith that brought him through that … Continue reading "Mighty in the Land with Robert Rogers"
Paul J. Kim has earned a growing international reputation as a dynamic speaker and musician with a powerful message of faith, hope, and love. He shares how he went from a teen who didn’t value his faith, to a young adult searching for the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. Catch Paul’s music following the … Continue reading "Searching for Something with Paul J. Kim"
As we continue to celebrate National Marriage Week, Rachel and Jason share their personal joys and challenges they’ve experienced within the Sacrament of Marriage—including how they’ve learned to pray together as a couple!
Rachel and Jason welcome guest Jared Zimmerer, husband, father, author, speaker, blogger and Director of Outreach and Mission at Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. Jared explains asceticism and this leads one into holiness.
Fr. Martin and Steve break down the history of Westminster Abbey; from its beginning as a Benedictine monastery up to its present role within the Church of England. They also draw attention to a certain Cathedral nearby.
Whether working for the Church or in the world, it can be difficult to see one’s work as a path to holiness. In this episode, Kimmy and Dan discuss some simple ways to remind ourselves to focus on the movements of the Lord in the daily grind.
In this episode, Lisa and Regina discuss some of the common misconceptions surrounding grief. How do we make sense of experiencing grief and the hope we hold in our faith as Christians?
Tori Harris Gray is a worship leader, author and singer who empowers others to be vocal about their Catholic faith. She joins Faith Fit Radio host Katherine Laguna to talk about her ministry and what it means to unlock our gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Martin and Steve are back to discuss the various rites that make up the larger church.
Coaching your children through the emotional storms. There are many types of intelligence, not just IQ. In this episode, find out what emotional intelligence is, and how it can help you with your children at any age!
Father of Mercy, Father Ken Geraci, shares how he went from agnosticism and a successful 4.5 million dollar internet business to Catholic priest.
Tom Ponchak—Director of Adult Faith Formation at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Carmel, Indiana returns for the conclusion of Strange Verses. Listen as Rachel, Jason and Tom deepen the discussion on myths and truths from the Book of Revelation.
…or you can call it time well wasted. Kimmy and Dan talk about encountering the Lord in leisure and how leisure activities remind us of how our relationship with God should look.
Rachel and Jason are joined by guest, Tom Ponchak—Director of Adult Faith Formation at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Carmel, Indiana. Listen as they explore the myths and truths of the Book of Revelation and the notion of the rapture.
Pope Francis gave a surprising homily during vespers on December 31, 2017. Dan and Kimmy talk about the call to gratitude, our commitment to the common good, and what this means for 2018.
Justin Fatica is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of “Hard as Nails”—a national Catholic Organization serving schools and churches across the country. Justin joins Faith Fit Radio host Katherine Laguna to share his mission of awakening the world to the power of God’s love by simply being your amazing self.
From sanctity of life to natural family planning, renaissance man Dr. Lance Maki talks about the hard choices he made in order to live out his Catholic values and shares why it’s all worth it.
Daniel Oberreuter—Lead singer of Catholic rock band “The Thirsting”—writes inspiring Catholic music on confession, the Eucharist, the Trinity and Mary. Daniel joins Faith Fit Radio host Katherine Laguna to share his love of the Catholic faith and the band’s new album titled Michael.
Emily Wilson is a speaker, author and musician who travels the world sharing her faith through witness and worship. Emily joins Faith Fit Radio host Katherine Laguna to talk about self-worth, dating and what it means to be a woman of God.
Emmet Cahill, a billboard record-breaking Irish singer, has a love of music like St. Cecilia – patron of musicians. On this episode, Emmet joins Katherine to share his journey of faith and love of classical music!
Join R & J as they discuss altruism and how giving of oneself helps us to become who we truly are and aide in the discovery of our images in the likeness of God.
Fr. Martin and Steve share the history and traditions of Hanukkah—also known as Festival of Lights with the lighting of the menorah.
Father Ben Lehnertz join Lisa and Regina this week to share how the world of counseling collides with the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
As we commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant reformation, Steve and Fr. Martin take a closer look at the Martin Luther the man.
Pope Francis cracked the code and Dan and Kimmy are here to let you in on the secret! What are the 10 tips to happiness? Plus, they add their own extra-secret tip for a life filled with happiness.
Rachel and Jason explore the state of wonder an artist experiences when creating expressions of art.
Kimmy and Dan elaborate eleven elements of Thanksgiving they highlight during this holiday of family, friends and unity.
On the feast of St. Cecilia, Katherine and co-hosts Jason and Rachel Bulman continue their crossover episode with an electrifying podcast on Cecilia’s musical message from heaven and the world of music!
Rachel and Jason welcome special guest Katherine Laguna as they discuss how music resonates to our humanity and makes us vulnerable to the love of God.
Rachel and Jason discuss the Art of Recollection and how it is the key to an active prayer life.
Kimmy and Dan share different ways to be attentive listeners instead of always having the last word.
This week Fr. Martin and Steve provide the answer to a question no one is asking. What is the Roman Curia and what does it do?
Lisa and Regina discuss healthy habits couples can utilize in their own marriage. Every relationship is different and yet when we look at couples that find deep satisfaction in their vocations, we can see commonalities.
Katherine and Seminarian Ricardo Salgado share significant parts of St. Padre Pio’s life including the controversy over his stigmata and how he became a spiritual director to hundreds of people.
Fr. Martin is back and he’s brought some guests with him! This week Fr. and Steve welcome residents from Bishop Grady Villas who are conducting research for their own brand new podcast.
In this Halloween special, Lisa and Regina discuss different “off the wall” types of phobias including Kinemortophobia–fear of zombies.
Stranger Things fan? So are Dan and Kimmy! Listen as they share some spiritual insights from their favorite scary TV series. No season 2 spoilers – we promise!
Rachel and Jason take us on a journey of sight. We must learn how to “see” again since our sight has suffered with all the experiences we witness each day throughout the world.
Lisa and Regina discuss ways to have an open, trusting relationship with adolescents while still being a caring parent.
Fr. Patrick tells us how St. John the Baptist warned the Pharisees to repent, be baptized and to produce good fruit as evidence of a true repentance.
Katherine and co-host Fr. Chris Dorsey tell us about the saint who led an army into war during a time when faith and clergy were hard to find.
Jason and Rachel debate if they are living their authentic-self and how being true to one’s self is answering the call to holiness.
Dan shares the gift of adoption the Lord has blessed him with recently as well as Kimmy’s journey in spiritual adoption.
Do you see any red flags in the relationships you have in your life? Lisa and Regina discuss ways to keep strong, healthy relationships that won’t zap away your energy.
In dying Jesus destroyed death, in rising he restored our lives. Fr. Patrick shares the Good News of Jesus’ life and how he can save us whether we know of him or not.
St. Ignatius of Antioch is known for willingly giving himself to the lions in the Circus Maximus of Rome instead of denying his faith in Christ. But he also wrote seven letters on his long journey to death. These letters are filled with solid truths of how to spread peace, remain united in the faith … Continue reading "Saints Who Lead Us: Surrender to the Beast—St. Ignatius of Antioch E17"
What is faith? What is contemplation? Rachel and Jason discuss answers to these questions and the need for both in the Christian journey.
Fresh from his trip to Alaska, Fr. Chris joins Steve this week to discuss how the beauty of God is all around us and how through beauty we can grow closer to the Father.
While tasting goats milk for the first time and eating vegan brownies, Kimmy and Dan discuss the role that food plays in the life of Christians and how fasting helps us to properly understand and enjoy all of God’s gifts.
Every therapist has a toolbox they use to help them work with clients. In this Therapist Toolbox we talk about psychological theories. What are they? Why do counselors use them? Why do they matter and how do they work in conjunction with our faith?
In this episode, Fr. Patrick has a “bible study” podcast where we can learn some of the different parts and symbols that make up the bible. The bible is a library of books: poetry, historic writings, wisdom literature, proverbs, songs. The bible also describes Matthew as the symbol “the man” since Matthew traces the human … Continue reading "Burning Hearts: Matthew Chapter 1 E15"
Jason and Rachel discuss the effects of regarding others as more important than ourselves. How can we practice this daily? If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, … Continue reading "School of Humanity: Complete My Joy E33"
Fr. Martin and Steve discuss our freedoms and the responsibilities that come along with them.
Kimmy and Dan discuss books that can have a profound impact on your faith even though they aren’t written as theological or explicitly religious books.
What do you do on your free time? Do you have a hobby? Regina and Lisa share how important it is to spend more time taking care of our bodies and minds by challenging ourselves daily.
Fr. Patrick shares different stories from the bible where the enemy is hidden among the faithful. “Adulterers! Do you not know that to be a lover of the world means enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wants to be a lover of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” James 4:4
Rachel and Jason reflect on loss and tragedy and how those personal, painful moments have transformed their hearts. They reveal the truth that in times of chaos and suffering, Christ pulls us closer to his heart and reminds us that He never left us alone.
Fr. Martin joins Steve to tackle the question, “if our God is a God of Love, why does he allow natural disasters and the suffering that accompanies them?”
This time we discuss non-Christian artists who clearly and boldly speak the truth about how to live in accord with God’s plan for our lives (even if they don’t realize they are doing so).
What does self-care mean in the day to day? How can we be spiritually and mentally healthy? Lisa and Regina discuss how to handle different types of stress and knowing easy ways to refresh the body, mind and soul.
The power of speech can either condemn or glorify people. Fr. Patrick shares how we can use our tongues for the kingdom of heaven instead of degrading the worth of a person.
There is a constant war waging within us between the man that is created in the image of God, the man we are created to be versus the man that we have created ourselves to be. Who will win? How do we surrender?