Catholic couples are stressed out. They feel alone. They are wondering where their community is. Soren Johnson, co-founder of Trinity House, joins Deacon Charlie to discuss how the icon of the trinity can be a model for the home.

https://trinityhousecommunity.org/

The biggest mistake Catholic schools are making? Not being Catholic enough. Stephanie Saroki de Garcia, co-founder of Seton Education Partners, joins Deacon Charlie to discuss why Catholic schools must provide quality education and be unapologetically Catholic, why technology and lukewarm attitudes are undermining our children’s ability to learn and grow in the faith, and what we can do to reclaim authentic faith-based education.

LINKS:

Seton Education Partners

Read more from Stephanie: Saving America’s Urban Catholic Schools: A Guide for Donors

Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., joins Deacon Charlie Echeverry to explore the crossroads of science and sacred history. They dive into the mysteries of the Shroud of Turin, examine how the Church has long nurtured scientific inquiry, and discuss near-death experiences, AI, and miracles—revealing how a scientific approach can actually deepen our Catholic faith.

• Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles by Fr. Robert Spitzer. S.J., Ph.D
• Magisterium AI

Catholics and Latter-day Saints (Mormonism): Deacon discusses theological differences and surprising similarities with philosopher and professor, Dr. Francis Beckwith.

He shares personal faith journey away from the Catholic church, and back. They discuss LDS beliefs, practices, and what Catholics can learn from their community. Whether you're curious about interfaith dialogue or comparative religion, this episode offers a unique and thought-provoking discussion.

The book: A Catholic Engagement with Latter-day Saints

Also at: https://amzn.to/4huz0EB

For more on Deacon Charlie: https://www.deaconcharlie.com/podcast

For more on MAX Studios: https://ustmaxstudios.com

John Bishop is the founder and Executive Director at Forge which is teaching men how to be good fathers. He discusses with Deacon Charlie the importance of strong men in our families, in the church, and in the world.

The website:

• https://myforge.org

After surviving a failed brain surgery, former sports writer Kevin Wells gained a new perspective on life. He shares how his wife's battle with addiction and the encouragement from dedicated priests have helped him overcome hardship and find renewed purpose.

• https://dontgiveupthefight.org (his website)

The book - The Hermit: The Priest Who Saved a Soul, a Marriage, and a Family

• https://amzn.to/3ZPzeye
• https://ignatius.com/the-hermit-hermp

Other books:

• Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz
• The Priests We Need to Save the Church
• Burst

Roxanne King is the co-author of “Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights: 1800s to the Present” a book that explores the lives of those that were willing to stand up and do what’s right - even if that put their reputation, or very lives at risk.

The book:

https://amzn.to/4eQJYlk

https://ignatius.com/catholic-heroes-of-civil-and-human-rights-chchrp/

Alex Dee is an actor, writer, editor, and most recently, creator of an immersive audio drama for kids that draws them into the lives of the saints.

Saints Alive podcast: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/