Podcast
Wake Up!
Hosted by Catholic Community Radio · EN
Every weekday morning, join your friends from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and The Gulf South for a discussion of news, events, and living the Gospel, all from a Catholic, faith-filled perspective.
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Wake Up! 6/22/2026: The Lady from Heaven | Teens and Devices During Vacation | St. John the Baptist
1w ago00:44:07Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Sr. Julia Darrenkamp, Daughter of St. Paul and spokesperson of the newly updated edition of The Lady From Heaven: 14 Marian Apparitions talks about the book. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and devices during vacations- should we take them away or limit them? Fr. Sean Davidson talks about his book Prophet of Fire: The Witness of St. John the Baptist.
Transcribe →Wake Up! 6/19/2026: St. Paul's Nephew to the Rescue | Prison Ministries | Youth Summer Activities
2w ago00:44:07Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Claudia McAdam, talks about her children’s book, St. Paul's Nephew to the Rescue. Val Browning with Kolbe Prison Ministries, updates us. James Behan, associate director for young adult ministry and associate director for marriage and family life in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about summer activities.
Transcribe →Wake Up! 6/18/2026: Give Up Worry | Resentment | Women's Healthcare
2w ago00:44:08Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic author and speaker, talks about anxiety, trust and turning to God. He’s will also talk about his Give Up Worry for Lent parish missions. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father talks about why resentment tends to slowly build in us toward our family members. Stephanie LaRocca, Clinic Manager for Woman’s New Life Clinic’s New Orleans and Baton Rouge clinics updates us.
Transcribe →Wake Up! 6/17/2026: Gratitude Journal | Confirmation | Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo
2w ago00:44:07Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Rita and Roch Gernon talk about their new publication business called Every Word Press and their newest gratitude journal. Maria Palma Smith, translator of the book, Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You: The Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about confirmation: what is it and why is it important?
Transcribe →Wake Up! 6/16/2026: Catholics and AI | Yoga Unveiled | Saints Peter and Paul
2w ago00:44:06Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Fr. Robert Nixon, translator of the book The Life and Martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul. Linda Carl, author of the book, Yoga Unveiled My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light. Dr. David Whidden, theology professor at Fran U, with theology lesson continues his discussion on Pope Leo’s encyclical on AI.
Transcribe →Wake Up! 6/15/2026: The Intentional Household | The American Book of Fables | Teens and Social Media
2w ago00:44:07Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Dr. John Cuddeback, author, The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter, a book that provides profound directions for crafting the shared life we naturally crave for ourselves and our loved ones. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about raising teens and social media- how should we navigate this as parents? Matt Mehan, author of The American Book of Fables talks about his stories in time for America's 250th birthday.
Transcribe →Wake Up! 6/12/2026: Hurricane Preparedness | Parents as Primary Faith Educators
3w ago00:44:06Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Aimee MacIver, Catholic author, provides parents with guidance on what it means to be the primary educators of their children in the faith. Deacon Martin Gutierrez, vice president of mission and community engagement at Catholic Charities, provides monthly update and tips on hurricane preparedness.
Transcribe →Wake Up! 6/11/2026: USCCB Plenary Assembly | Father's Day Gifts | Aspiring Scholars
3w ago00:44:06Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Dina Dow, director of evangelization and catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, with segment from the USCCB Plenary Assembly where they will consecration our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Dr. Mark Williams, superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux joins us with a final update as superintendent. He will also inform us about Aspiring Scholars Program and how it’s helping families put their children in Catholic schools. Scott and Elisabeth Williams, co-founders of Catholic Concepts, talk about good Father’s Day gifts.
Transcribe →Wake Up! 6/10/2026: Mercedarian Sisters | Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotions | Archdiocesan News
3w ago00:44:07Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with update and Clarion Herald stories. Sr. Heart of Jesus, Sr. Yve Marie and Sr. Cecilia, with the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament play their new song. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment: How do I start a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Transcribe →Wake Up! 6/9/2026: Catholic Schools | Teens and Screens | Sacred Heart Home Enthronement
3w ago00:44:06Tap to summarizeWe're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Dr. Johann D'Souza, Clinical psychologist, Harvard research affiliate and author of Saving Teens from Toxic Screens, talks about teens, screens and summertime. Emily Jaminet, executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network, talks about a home enthronement to the Sacred Heart.
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