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Catholic Spirit RadioGood News #227 101126: From Sacred Retreats to Heaven’s Feast: Faith, Healing, and Invitation
Deacon Al shares his retreat experiences and a personal medical update, then walks through the Scripture readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time—from…
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Good News #226 100326: Vines, Trees & Turning Back: Good News with Deacon Al
Deacon Al shares personal stories about trees and tools, then leads listeners through the 27th Sunday readings—Isaiah, Philippians, and Matthew—unpacking the…
Catholic Spirit RadioBeing Catholic #411: The Bible, Tradition, and Why Schools Should Teach It
On this episode of Being Catholic, Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss why the Bible should be taught in public schools, how the Scriptures were handed down…
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Catholic Conversations: Inside the Cause: Fulton Sheen’s Journey to Beatification
Monsignor Richard Soseman, vice postulator for the cause of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, discusses the long canonization process, the collection of testimonies…
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Being Catholic #410: Fulton Sheen Beatified: A Local Saint in the Spotlight
Bob and Lynn Johnston celebrate the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, sharing memories of his preaching and local connections. They discuss debates…
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Good News #225 092626: Blessed and Humble: Lessons from Fulton Sheen
Deacon Al reflects on the beatification of Fulton J. Sheen and explores the 26th Sunday readings — Ezekiel, Philippians, and Matthew — focusing on the twin…
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Good News #223 090526: Good News: Hummingbirds, Fulton Sheen, and Tough Love in Scripture
Deacon Al shares lighthearted stories about backyard wildlife, updates on Fulton Sheen's upcoming beatification and local events, and positive news about RCIA…
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Good News #222 082926: When Sin Creeps In: Lessons from Jeremiah and Jesus
Deacon Al Lundy reflects on the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, tying together readings from Jeremiah, Paul, and Matthew to urge listeners to think and act like…
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Being Catholic #408: When Small Norms Break: From Broken Windows to Moral Collapse
Host Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss how seemingly small transgressions of social norms — from traffic habits to cultural idiosyncrasies — can…
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Good News #221 080826: Bears, Beatification, and the Bread of Life.
Deacon Al Lundy welcomes teacher Mary Stratman to Good News on Catholic Spirit Radio. They share stories from recent trips (including a close encounter with a…
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Being Catholic #407: Why Communism Threatens Our Faith and Freedom
In this episode of Being Catholic, Bob Johnston (joined by his wife Lynn) examines the growing influence of democratic socialism and communism in American…
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Being Catholic #406: Win the AI Race — Don’t Lose America’s Soul
Host Bob Johnston discusses politics and culture from a Catholic perspective, criticizing the lack of substantive Democratic policy on issues like housing…
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Being Catholic #405: Remembering Fulton Sheen: Faith, Freedom, and the Fight Against Marxism
Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn reflect on a Chronicles Magazine piece remembering Bishop Fulton Sheen, America’s first televangelist. They discuss Sheen’s…
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Good News #220 070426: Faith, Freedom & Fireworks
Deacon Al Lundy reflects on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, combining Independence Day gratitude with readings from Zechariah, Romans, and Matthew. He…
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Catholic Conversations #201: Angels & Demons: A Deep Dive with Fr. Michael Driscoll
Host Stan Ketcik talks with Father Michael Driscoll—priest, hospital chaplain, and author—about his books on demons and angels, Catholic teaching (including…
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Good News #219 062726: New Life Through Sacrifice: Baptism, Kindness & Discipleship
Deacon Al shares travel stories and reflections on the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, exploring how kindness, baptism, and the costly call to discipleship flow…
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Being Catholic #404: Where Does Consciousness Come From Part 2.
Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss pressing social issues like the housing shortage and its political consequences, then turn to a thoughtful exploration…
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Good News #218 062026: Good News: Faith, Floods, and Finding Peace in the Cross
Deacon Al Lundy shares a personal storm-and-flood anecdote, reflects on Scripture readings (Jeremiah, Romans, Matthew) about suffering, the redemptive value of…
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Being Catholic #403: Beyond the Brain: Where Does Consciousness Come From?
Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn explore the origin of consciousness, reading an Epoch Times article and drawing on Scripture, near-death reports, and modern…
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Good News #217 061426: Flooded Basement, Faithful Heart: Finding God in the Storm
Deacon Al shares a personal week of storms and a friend’s funeral to show how God’s love appears in suffering. Using readings from Exodus, Romans, and Matthew…
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Catholic Conversations #200: Preparing for Eternity: Catholic Funerals, Burials & Hope
Theresa Chambers talks with Fr. David Richardson of Epiphany Parish about his vocation story and a powerful rosary sign that led him to the priesthood. They…
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Good News #216 060626: Bread from Heaven: Why the Eucharist Changes Everything
Deacon Al explains the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, reflecting on John 6, the real presence of the Eucharist, and why this teaching…
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Catholic Conversations #199: Rosary Rescue: The Woman Who Restores Prayer Beads and Hearts
Joyce Holm, a rosary repair volunteer from Crystal Lake, shares how she fixes and makes rosaries, gives them away, and supports parish ministries. Through…
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Being Catholic #402: Does Moral Truth Change? Historicism vs. Catholic Dogma
Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn examine historicism — the idea that dogma and moral truth shift with history — using Richard A. Spinello's New Oxford Review…
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Good News #215 One God, Three Persons: Deacon Al on the Mystery of the Trinity
Deacon Al Lundy explores the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, reflecting on the Sunday readings and the mystery of one God in three persons. He weaves biblical…
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Being Catholic #401: The Searchers: Home, Hate, and the Long Road Back
Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn review John Ford’s classic The Searchers while exploring deeper questions about nationhood, belonging, and exile. They summarize…
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Good News #214 Ascension Sunday: From Awe to Action
Deacon Al Lundy explores Ascension Sunday on Good News, walking through the readings from Acts, Ephesians, and Matthew and explaining how Jesus’ Ascension…
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Being Catholic #400: How Modernity Challenges Catholic Truth
Bob Johnston and Lynn discuss two New Oxford Review articles that explore communism’s religious nature, Stalin’s daughter Svetlana’s conversion to Catholicism…
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Good News #213 050926: Bears, Baptisms, and Backyard Miracles
Deacon Al Lundy reflects on family news, backyard wildlife, and upcoming travels, then goes through the Sixth Sunday of Easter readings—highlighting Philip the…
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Catholic Conversations #198: Hidden in Plain Sight: Allies Against Trafficking on Catholic Conversations
On this episode of Catholic Conversations, host David Liptak speaks with Wendy, Kelly, and Nancy, co-founders of Allies Against Trafficking, a new Illinois…
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Good News 050226: Emmaus Days: Seminarians, Sports, and a Call to Manhood
Deacon Al Lundy talks with seminarian Jarod Raber about Emmaus Days, a series of retreats for boys and young men to encounter Christ through Scripture, prayer…
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Good News 042526: House of David and the Real David: An Easter Reflection
Deacon Al Lundy reflects on the Fourth Sunday of Easter readings—Acts, Psalm 23, 1 Peter, and John—focusing on baptism, Christ as the Good Shepherd, and the…
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Being Catholic #399: Why Belonging Matters — A Catholic Take on Culture and Conservatism
Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn reflect on the deep human need for "home," exploring how belonging, tradition, and faith shape personal and civic life. Drawing…
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Good News 032826: Good News Special: The Passion According to Mark
Deacon Al leads Good News on Catholic Spirit Radio for teens and almost-teens, exploring how the Gospel applies to everyday life. In this episode he prepares…
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Being Catholic #398: No Kings? How the Presidency Mirrors Church Authority
Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss the Insurrection Act and the constitutional authority of the U.S. presidency, tracing its roots from George Washington…
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Catholic Conversations #197: Caring for the Dying: The Pious Union of St. Joseph Explained
Catholic Conversations on Catholic Spirit Radio with David Liptak features Fr. Leo Joseph, pastor-director of the Shrine of St. Joseph and national head of the…
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Good News #209 031426: From Blindness to Sight: Jesus’ Miracle and a Call to Be Children of the Light
Deacon Al mixes personal stories—starting a GLP-1 weight-loss regimen, family moments, and ministry updates like OCIA candidates and a Cursillo retreat—with…
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Being Catholic #397: Christendom Lost: Reclaiming Faith in a Secular Age
Bob and Lynn Johnston examine R.R. Reno’s article on Christian nationalism and a New Oxford Review piece diagnosing modern "progressive religion" as a…
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Good News #208 030726: Thirst No More: The Woman at the Well and the Living Water
Deacon Al Lundy welcomes listeners to Good News on Catholic Spirit Radio, announces the station’s 15th anniversary open house, and offers a brief Lenten…
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Catholic Conversations #196: Faith, Volunteers, and Airwaves: Celebrating Catholic Spirit Radio
Host Stan Ketcik interviews the founder and longtime volunteers about the origins and growth of Catholic Spirit Radio, from a small low-power station to a…
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Catholic Conversations #195: Purgatory, Prayer & Divine Mercy: Lessons from Susan Tassone
Host David Liptak interviews Susan Tassone, EWTN’s all-time best-selling author, about her decades of research on purgatory and Saint Faustina. They discuss…
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Good News #207 02282026: Be Not Afraid: Deacon Al’s Heart News and Lenten Hope
Deacon Al shares personal stories—from backyard wildlife and a fussy nightstand build to a new bicuspid aortic valve diagnosis and possible TAVR…
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Being Catholic #396: Christian Nationalism: A Catholic Case for National Renewal
Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss R.R. Reno’s First Things article arguing that renewed Christian influence—rooted in church, family, and moral…
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Good News #206 02212026: Temptation, Free Will & the Road to Easter
Deacon Al walks through the First Sunday of Lent readings—Genesis, Romans, and Matthew—explaining original sin, concupiscence, and how Jesus resists temptation…
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Catholic Conversations #194: Leaving a Legacy: Wills, Trusts, and Peace of Mind
Host Stan Ketcik speaks with attorney Robert Porter about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and estate taxes, explaining practical steps to protect…
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Catholic Conversations #193: Making a Saint: The Remarkable Life of Mother Theresa Dudzik
On this episode of Catholic Conversations, Stan Ketcik talks with Sister Jean and Father Don about the life and cause for sainthood of Venerable Teresa…
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Good News #205 02142026: Fulton Sheen Beatified? Deacon Al on Miracles, Lent & Free Will
Deacon Al celebrates the Vatican approval of Fulton J. Sheen's beatification, shares a local miracle story, and guides listeners into the start of Lent with…
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Good News #204 02072026: Brisket, Bulb, and Blessings: Deacon Al’s Parish Stories
Deacon Al recounts a humorous parish chili contest where his brisket chili won the trophy, shares parish news and invites community events to be submitted to…
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Being Catholic #395: Why Modern Societies Drift Left: The Rise of the Managerial Class
Bob Johnston examines why Western societies tend to lean left, tracing the shift to a managerial class that runs large corporations and government agencies. He…
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Catholic Conversations #192: Surviving Abortion: Melissa Ohden’s Story of Healing and Hope
Host Theresa Chambers interviews Melissa Ohden, an abortion survivor and founder of the Abortion Survivors Network, about her saline-abortion survival, healing…
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Good News #203-1 01312026: Pope Rumors Debunked: Don't Believe Viral Church Hoaxes
Deacon Al warns against viral videos and internet hoaxes claiming radical changes by the Pope, urging listeners to check official sources and remain grounded…
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Catholic Conversations #191: When Courts Rewrite History: The Road to Roe and Its Reversal
Retired Circuit Court Judge Don Bernardi joins David Liptak on Catholic Conversations to explain how judicial philosophy, historical context, and legal…
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Catholic Conversations #190: Fulton Sheen’s Legacy: New Sheen Center & Sainthood Update
Host Stan Ketick talks with Monsignor Jason Gray about the campaign to honor Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, recent progress toward beatification and possible…
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Good News #203 01242026: Apology, Prayer, and Removing Last Week's Episode
Deacon Al opens with a heartfelt apology for a previous on-air personal opinion and announces the removal of last week’s episode, then leads a prayer for the…
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Catholic Conversations #189: Harp at the Bedside: A Hospice Nurse’s Song of Comfort
On Catholic Conversations, host Stan Ketick speaks with Patty Kaczor, a retired hospice nurse and Secular Franciscan who taught herself to play a ten‑string…
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Being Catholic #394: When the American Dream Breaks: Affordability and the Church
Host Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn discuss Ryan Newhouse’s "America’s Affordability Crisis," exploring how decades of policy choices—immigration, corporate…
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Being Catholic #393: Slouching Toward Bethlehem: Yeats, Christmas and a Post‑Christian America
Host Bob Johnston and his wife Lynn reflect on William Butler Yeats’ poem "The Second Coming" and what a waning Christian influence means for Western…
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Good News #201 01102026: From Jordan to You: Why Jesus Chose Baptism
Deacon Al Lundy reflects on this weekend’s readings (Isaiah, Acts, and Luke) and explains why Jesus—though sinless—was baptized, how baptism prepares us for a…
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Catholic Conversations #187: The First Night of Christmas & Catholic Joe
On this episode of Catholic Conversations host David Liptak speaks with Mike Bohl and illustrator Nancy Johnson about The First Night of Christmas — a…
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Good News #199 121325: Gaudete! Advent Joy & Preparing the Stable — Deacon Al’s Reflection
Deacon Al Lundy welcomes listeners to an Advent-themed episode filled with personal Christmas memories, light-hearted anecdotes about decorations (and a…