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The Joys and Struggles of Raising Catholic Children w/ Sia Hoyt Jun 08, 2026

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The vocation of motherhood feels never ending, but Sia Hoyt’s work on the book “Soul Garden” will hopefully give you renewed strength and grace.

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Today Rose Trabbic is joined by Sia Hoyt—one of the contributing authors to “Soul Garden” which is a collection of articles by moms for moms. In this episode, Rose and Sia discuss some of their favorite topics and some of the common struggles facing mothers today. From burnout, to frustration, to regret, Rose and Sia reflect on these moments and notice God’s hand in both the joys and struggles of motherhood.

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0:00 - The Soul Gardening Journal with Sia Hoyt

4:33 - The Essence of Gardening and Motherhood

8:58 - Kitchen Prayers, Making Toast Together, and Why I Make my Bed: Some Poems of Motherhood

21:25 - Mental Health for Moms

34:12 - Changing a Diaper as Prayer: Catherine Doherty and Our Lady of the Broom

40:02 - Advice for Navigating the Hard Seasons of Motherhood

Finding True Love with YOUCAT Love Forever Jun 01, 2026

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YOUCAT Love is a must have for every person 18 years and older because it actually answers your moral and practical questions about not just sex and marriage, but also friendship, dating, and engagement.

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Today, Ben Eriksen is joined by Thomas Jacobi, editor at Ignatius Press, and Alexander von Lengerke, YOUCAT illustrator, to talk about the new “YOUCAT Love Forever book.” The three of them discuss the importance of this work not only for college students, but also for young adults, engaged couples, and even those that are already married. This book explains the Church’s teaching on gender and sexual morality. But it isn’t a list of don’ts; instead, it articulates the beauty of God’s understanding of love and what beautiful possibilities there are for those that avail themselves of His love and plan for their lives.

Yet this book isn’t just a moral guide and explainer; it seeks to give people concrete practical answers to specific and detailed questions about dating, engagement, friendship, and marital struggles. We truly believe this book can revolutionize how Catholics understand love, and we hope it finds its way into the hands of every person.

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Special Report: Fr. Fessio and Mark Brumley Discuss Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas May 28, 2026

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This week Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas”—Magnificent Humanity—and today, Fr. Fessio and Mark Brumley sit down to give their initial thoughts on this encyclical.

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In this highly anticipated encyclical, Pope Leo discusses Catholic social teaching, artificial intelligence, and human dignity. Fr. Fessio and Mark Brumley break down certain sections of this text and highlight what they believe are the most noteworthy passages and insightful teachings. While they are critical of some statements that the Pope makes on slavery and just war, overall, they are very enthusiastic about the careful thought and timeliness of this encyclical. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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The Sacred Heart Movie is a Must-See Docudrama in Theaters June 9, 11, and 14 May 25, 2026

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Watch in Theaters Near You June, 9, 11, and 14!

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Join Andrew Petiprin as he sits down with the directors of “The Sacred Heart”—an international film now coming to US theaters. Steven and Sabrina Gunnell not only discuss the inspiration behind this movie, but the miraculous events that led to its creation. This docudrama recounts the history of the Sacred Heart beginning with Scripture, to the private revelation to St. Margaret Mary, and to its recent revitalization. This enjoyable conversation and inspirational movie are well worth watching to deepen your love for Christ and his Sacred Heart.

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The Massacre and Wedding of Magdeburg May 18, 2026

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This book is a true classic of Western Literature and a must read for those who want to deepen their spiritual life.

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The Battle of Magdeburg was a real historical event where Protestants and Catholics fought over the city of Magdeburg. This battle was fought to force the Protestants to become Catholic but ended in the massacre of two thirds of the population.

From these horrific events, Gertrud von le Fort writes a novel about an actual wedding in Magdeburg. This novel has been recently translated and published by Ignatius Press, and it is championed by Vivian Dudro. Andrew Petiprin joins Vivian to discuss the historical background of Gertrud von le Forte and the novel itself. They discuss some of the main themes of the novel such as strength in weakness, ecumenism, and Mariology. “The Wedding of Magdeburg” is a true and as of yet unknown classic; you won’t regret picking up this book.

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What Really Happened at Fatima w/ Paul Senz May 11, 2026

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On May 13, 1917, Mary first appeared to three shepherd children—Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta—with a message of hope and warning. These miraculous events and prophetic warnings continue to be a source of curiosity and even controversy today.

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As we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima this week, Paul Senz, author of “Fatima: 100 Questions and Answers about the Marian Apparitions” joins us to talk about these apparitions. He not only summarizes the events themselves but also highlights the historical significance of these events and plethora of evidence supporting the famous miracle of the sun. He also wades into some of the controversy surrounding the third secret of Fatima. If you are looking to know more about these modern-day miracles, then this is the episode for you!

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Building a Household Where People Matter w/ Dr. Cuddeback May 04, 2026

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Today there are very few intentional households, but Dr. Cuddeback reveals the principles to help us return to a life where the family is the center of daily life and relationships thrive through shared work and leisure.

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In today’s episode, Dr. John Cuddeback and Andrew Petiprin discuss today’s crisis within the family which impacts even faithful Catholic families and leaves so many people feeling isolated and unhappy. Dr. Cuddeback reveals concrete and practical steps that every family should take to foster the true happiness of each family member. He highlights the need for families to work together through physical labor and then to rest together through shared leisure. These time-tested strategies will truly help your family become an intentional household.

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What Pope Benedict XVI Said Privately w/ Fr. Fessio Apr 27, 2026

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After his resignation in 2013, Pope Benedict led a largely private life, but today many of private homilies from this time have been made public in “The Lord Leads Us by the Hand.”

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In today’s episode, Fr. Fessio recalls the wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI. He remembers going to his classes and listening to his homilies, and he realizes that the same quality of insights is present in these newly released homilies. Fr. Fessio also responds to many of the criticisms of Pope Benedict including his resignation, Summorum Pontificum, and Vatican II. This enlightening discussion reveals much about Pope Benedict XVI from someone who knew him closely and personally.

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Henri de Lubac Predicted the Rise of Constructive Atheism w/ Fr. Cajetan Cuddy Apr 20, 2026

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Traditional Thomists are normally unfriendly to Henri De Lubac, but today’s guest, Fr. Cajetan Cuddy points out that Thomists are very indebted to De Lubac and should join him on the battlefield.

Fr. Cajetan Cuddy is a Dominican priest, scholar, and Youtuber who recently presented at the De Lubac conference hosted by the John Paul II Institute on Marriage and the Family. He joins us today to talk about De Lubac and his critical insight into the rise of constructive atheism. Fr. Cuddy and Ben Eriksen talk about De Lubac’s response to this new threat to the human person. They also discuss the tendency of academics and intellectuals to focus too exclusively on the academic end of writing and researching while ignoring the search for truth and God who is much more than an intellectual principle. Their conversation not only provides insights into our modern culture but also demonstrates the crucial overlap between intellectual inquiry and one’s lived experience.

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Shahbaz Bhatti: A Modern Day Martyr Nobody Knows About Apr 13, 2026

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Shahbaz Bhatti is not a well-known figure in America, but hopefully the graphic novel “Blood and Water” will change that because he is truly an inspirational hero of the faith and religious freedom.

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On March 2, 2011, Shahbaz Bhatti a devout Catholic and Pakistani politician was murdered by the Taliban. But his life and legacy are much greater than his passing from this world because he is a hero that all of us should look up to and imitate.

In this episode, we are joined by three guests. Knox Thames who is a personal friend of Shahbaz and his family and served as the State Department Special Advisor for Religious Minorities under both President Obama and President Trump. His personal account of Shahbaz’s character and work form the basis of the graphic novel “Blood and Water” which retells the life and witness of this great man.

We are also joined by the writer (Matt Yocum) and illustrator (Jordan Holt) of “Blood and Water.” Matt has worked on several projects for Marvel comics and beautifully tells the story of Shahbaz from his childhood until after his death. Jordan also speaks about the creative process and how he immersed himself in the Pakistani culture in order to present it both accurately and artistically.

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