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5/1/17 - The Changing Face of the Church, Gospel Teaching and The Catholic Sun May 01, 2017

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Dr. Maria Chavira, chancellor, Diocese of Phoenix helps us understand the changing population in the Catholic Church and how we are responding through the V Encounter/V Encuentro.

Bible teacher Kevin Saunders breaks open Sunday's Gospel reading.

Joyce Coronel, author, speaker, writer gives us a behind-the-scenes look at The Catholic Sun.

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on the Risen Lord in his weekly message.

Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Maggie's Place. http://www.maggiesplace.org/

4/24/17 - Our Father, Our Last Stand and Weekly Gospel Teaching Apr 24, 2017

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Eric Westby, PhD, director of parish and school catechesis and director of the Institute of Catholic Theology at St. Thomas the Apostle, assistant professor of Theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH breaks open the Our Father for us.

Kevin Saunders, Bible teacher brings the Gospel to life.

Joyce Coronel is joined by Jordan Allott senior advisor to In Defense of Christians, In Altum Productions to talk about the documentary film, Our Last Stand.

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on the new Rite of Matrimony in his weekly message.

Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. http://www.dopccfh.org/

4/17/17 - Issues Through a Catholic Lens and Weekly Gospel Teaching Apr 24, 2017

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Steve Greene, director, Kino Catechetical Institute helps us understand how the Catholic Church provides an adequate anthropology for facing issues in our culture.

Kevin Saunders, Bible teacher brings the Gospel to life.

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on the importance of Catholic education in his weekly message.

Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. http://www.dopccfh.org/

Subscribe to I Got Issues, our newest podcast! Apr 18, 2017

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We've got a fun new podcast that we want you to subscribe to! It's called "I Got Issues," and it's hosted by Danielle Burr.

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4/10/17 - The Triduum, Gospel Teaching and Young Adult Podcast Apr 12, 2017

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Fr. Paul Sullivan, director of vocations prepares us to enter more deeply into the Triduum.

Danielle Burr, therapist and coordinator of youth ministry at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Phoenix talks about hosting the new I Got Issues podcast aimed at reaching young adults.

Bible teacher Kevin Saunders breaks open Sunday's Gospel reading.

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on Holy Thursday in his weekly message.

Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Maggie's Place. http://www.maggiesplace.org/

4/3/17 - Divine Mercy, Gospel Teaching and Helping Kids With Special Needs Apr 12, 2017

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Sr. Gaudia Skass, Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, gives us a glimpse into the life of St. Faustina and helps us understand Divine Mercy.

Kevin Saunders, Bible teacher brings the Gospel to life.

Angela Gaetano, director of parish leadership support and Colleen McCoy- Cejka, assistant superintendent of Catholic schools talk about how the Diocese of Phoenix is developing resources to help children with special needs.

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on Palm Sunday in his weekly message.

Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. http://www.dopccfh.org/

3/27/17 - Prayer, Gospel Teaching and St. Mary's Basilica Mar 27, 2017

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Fr. Mary Gleeson, spiritual advisor, Lord Teach Me to Pray helps us understand ways to enter into prayer.

Kevin Saunders, Bible teacher brings the Gospel to life.

Fr. Michael Weldon, OFM, DMin.gives us a glimpse into the history and activities at St. Mary's Basilica.

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on being a light in the darkness by respecting life.

Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. http://www.dopccfh.org/

3/20/17 - The Reformation, Gospel Teaching and The Catholic Sun Mar 20, 2017

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Ramon Luzarraga, Ph.D., division chair of undergraduate studies, Benedictine University at Mesa joins us to explain the Reformation.

Kevin Saunders, Bible teacher brings the Gospel to life.

Joyce Coronel, author, speaker and writer for The Catholic Sun gives us an inside look at the latest edition.

Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. http://www.dopccfh.org/

3/13/17 - Discernment, Gospel Teaching and Vatican Museums Mar 13, 2017

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Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted shares about discernment and making decisions.

Kevin Saunders, Bible teacher, brings the Gospel to life with his weekly teaching.

Brad Kidd, Arizona board president of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums and Dr. Barbara Jatta, Ph. D, Director, Vatican Museums talk about the museum and the work of the Patrons of the Arts.

Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. http://www.dopccfh.org/

2/27/17 - Luther, Gospel Teaching and Ecumenism Feb 27, 2017

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Ryan Hanning P.h.D, instructor, assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships, director of Cultural Advancement University of Mary, Tempe helps us understand Martin Luther and the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

Kevin Saunders, Bible teacher, brings the Gospel to life with his weekly teaching.

Fr. Michael Diskin, vice chancellor of the Diocese of Phoenix talks about ecumenism.

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on the new Rite of Marriage and anniversaries in his weekly message.

Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes of the Diocese of Phoenix. http://www.dopccfh.org/