In this episode of The Walkup, guest host Will Bower sits down with returning guest Father Louis Merosne, Haitian priest and founder of Mission of the Beloved, for a personal and powerful conversation on devotion to Mary, the Rosary, and the journey of faith.

Together they explore the beauty of Catholicism from both intellectual and intimate angles—wrestling with misconceptions, family expectations, and the tender power of consecration. Plus, Fr. Louis shares stories of grace from his life and work in Haiti.

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In this episode of The Walkup, Sean sits down with artist Dony MacManus and Stephen Auth, CIO of Federated Global Equities and author of The Missionary of Wall Street, to discuss the soul of Catholic art, the crisis of cultural imagination, and the connection between beauty and evangelization.

From Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro to the spiritual metaphysics of sculpture, Dony and Steve challenge the modern divorce of faith from the creative process—and explain why reclaiming that bond could renew both culture and the Church.

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Tom Williams is the CEO of Came to Believe Recovery, a global movement reviving the original spiritual roots of the 12 Steps.

In this episode of The Walkup, Tom shares his path from addiction and Army service to becoming a fitness coach, MBA graduate, and leader in recovery ministry. With over 100 retreats under his belt, Tom talks candidly about grace, trauma, ego, and the misunderstood heart of the 12 Steps. We dive into the stories that shaped him—hidden struggles, personal breakthroughs, and the radical hope that recovery offers to anyone ready to surrender.

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In this stirring return to The Walkup, Father Louis Merosne shares stories from the frontlines of spiritual and social renewal in Haiti.

From surviving natural disasters and rebuilding faith communities, to his encounters with Mother Teresa and moments of profound humility, Fr. Louis speaks candidly about the soul of his nation and the mission that drives him. This conversation explores the intersection of Catholic theology, beauty, and embodied faith—offering a rare glimpse into a life shaped by radical love and purpose.

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In this episode of The Walkup, actress-producer Kate Maberly and artist Dony MacManus explore the deep roots of creativity—from childhood imagination to classical training, and from faith to futurism.

They discuss the dark underbelly of the film industry, the seductive illusion of social media, and whether AI represents progress or regress. It’s a conversation about beauty, inspiration, and choosing the long road over the fast track.

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Irish sculptor and educator Dony MacManus returns to The Walkup for a sweeping conversation on artistic calling, faith, and embodiment.

He shares how overcoming dyslexia and finding purpose through art transformed his life, and offers reflections on teaching, cultural renewal, and the theological power of the human body. From Pontormo to the crisis of contemporary art, this episode explores how beauty rooted in faith can redeem and reshape the world.

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What does art remember that politics forgets? In this episode of The Walkup, host Sean O’Hare is joined by Richard Brookhiser, historian and senior editor at National Review, and Dony MacManus, sculptor, painter, and founder of the Sacred Art School in Florence.

Together, they explore the symbolic force of historic paintings, the shifting meaning of revolutions, and whether the artist or the statesman has the greater legacy. The conversation is a spirited meditation on tradition, truth, and what it means to form a nation—and a soul.

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Father Don Bosco Darsi joins The Walkup from Vijayawada, India, where he leads Talitha Cumi Unnati—a grassroots organization fighting human trafficking and empowering vulnerable girls through education and dignity-based outreach.

In this episode, we explore the intersection of Indian Christianity, economic mobility, subsidiarity, and joy—how one priest’s work in rural villages and orphanages becomes a blueprint for global hope. From confronting caste-based oppression to championing healing through faith, Fr. Bosco invites us into a vision of the Church that is vibrant, liberating, and profoundly joyful.

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