Catholic Spirit Radio

Being Catholic #388: When Sanctuaries Aren’t Safe: Violence, Faith, and the Modern Crisis

Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss recent mass shootings, including the attack at a Catholic parish school, and examine cultural factors the episode links to rising violence—abortion, sexualized youth programming, and debates over gender identity.

The episode explores the idea of spiritual evil influencing society, calls listeners to rely on the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), prayer, and St. Michael’s intercession, and asks for support for Catholic Spirit Radio.

 

Good News #194 101125: Gardens, Gratitude, and the Eucharist — Deacon Al’s Fall Reflection

Deacon Al Lundy reflects on faith and preparation this fall — from gardening as a spiritual metaphor to reminders about confession and Advent, plus a station Fall Appeal announcement.

He answers a listener’s question about receiving Communion in the hand versus the mouth, explains the Church’s practice and canon law, and walks through the weekend readings that emphasize gratitude and God’s healing.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org

Catholic Conversations #184: “I Knew the Bible — Then I Became Catholic”: Dr. David Anders’ Conversion

Dr. David Anders shares his journey from evangelical Protestant scholar to Catholic convert and EWTN host, explaining how study, Scripture, and encounters with Catholic media led him to the Church. He reflects on the role of Catholic radio in evangelization, the need to support local stations, and how media reaches listeners who wouldn’t otherwise seek out the faith.

Anders also discusses his work on Called to Communion, his book about marriage and faith, and his hope that listeners will grow in gratitude, charity, and daily cooperation with God’s grace.

 

Being Catholic #387: When Utopias Fail: Marxism, Wokeism, and the Rise of Geneticism

Bob Johnston (with his wife Lynn) returns to Being Catholic on Catholic Spirit Radio to examine modern secular utopias—how Marxism and wokeism fell short and how a new "geneticism" promises a technological utopia. Drawing on articles from First Things, the episode critiques IVF-based eugenics, embryo selection services like Orchid, and the social pressures that can turn private choice into public expectation.

The show also explores emerging bioethical dangers such as "bodyoids" and the erosion of a clear definition of death, warning against treating human life as a disposable resource. Throughout, the hosts frame these concerns from a Catholic perspective, emphasizing human dignity, the reality of suffering, and the limits of human attempts to remake creation.

Good News #193 100425: Mustard-Seed Faith: Courage, Planning, and Perseverance

Deacon Al Lundy uses stories about family, vacations, and planning to explore different ways people live their faith. Drawing on the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Habakkuk, 2 Timothy, Luke), he highlights patience, perseverance, and the courage the Holy Spirit gives believers.

He challenges listeners to grow their "mustard-seed" faith, make room for prayer and worship in whatever way works for them, and serve with humility while trusting God’s timing and judgment.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org

Catholic Conversations #183: Pilgrimage to Mother Angelica’s Shrine: Miracles, Adoration & Renewal

On this episode of Catholic Conversations, hosts Paul Garcia and Will Tatro speak with Kathy Fulton and several pilgrims who traveled to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and EWTN in Alabama. Guests describe the shrine's golden beauty, cloistered nuns, times of adoration and Mass, behind-the-scenes visits to EWTN, and personal stories of prayer, healing, and renewed faith.

Listeners will hear reflections on Mother Angelica’s legacy, the power of pilgrimage to deepen Eucharistic devotion, and encouragement to consider making a pilgrimage of their own.

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Catholic Conversations #182: Saving Souls with Every Call: The Story of iCatholic Mobile

Paul Garcia and co-host Will Tetreault interview David John, founder of iCatholic Mobile, about a Catholic-focused phone service that donates profits to ministries, supports priests, and offers parental controls and a purity browser.

The conversation covers smartphone addiction, protecting children online, the role of Catholic media in evangelization, and how families can set boundaries to keep faith central in a digital age.

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Good News #192 092725: Listening When It Matters: The Rich Man, Lazarus, and a Call to Mercy

Deacon Al opens the show with reflections on online misinformation and the importance of sincere questions about faith, then examines the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

He walks through Amos and 1 Timothy and focuses on Luke's parable of the rich man and Lazarus, urging listeners to truly listen to God, care for the poor, and practice faithful stewardship of their resources.

The episode encourages mercy for those who suffer, hope for the needy, and a challenge to respond to God's call with love and action.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org

Good News #191 092025: Good News: New Home, Hummingbirds & the Hard Gospel

Deacon Al Lundy shares personal good news—his son’s first new home, yard renovations, and close encounters with migrating hummingbirds—then turns to the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time readings.

He explains Amos’s warning against greed, Paul’s call to pray for all in authority, and unpacks Luke’s challenging parable of the dishonest steward with three helpful interpretations about prudence, true (authentic) wealth, and faithful stewardship.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org

Good News #190 091325: Remembering 9/11 and Mourning Charlie Kirk

Host Deacon Al Lundy reflects on a difficult day marked by the 9/11 anniversary and the recent death of Charlie Kirk, offering prayer, forgiveness, and a call to civil discourse amid rising violence and ignorance.

The episode also celebrates new Catholic Spirit Radio expansions, encourages sacramental marriage, and explores Scripture readings for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, emphasizing Christ's love and the need for repentance and hope.

Email your questions to Deacon AL:    goodnews@catholicspiritradio.org