Host Gene Wilhelm visits with Ben Walther, his longtime friend, singer and songwriter, and campus minister at Walsh University in Ohio.  Ben shares his life path through his growing up in the Dallas, Texas area to his studies at Franciscan University, to his career as worship leader and singer/songwriter for Oregon Catholic Press, to his position as a Catholic campus minister at Walsh University.  Throughout Ben's stories, clear examples of he and his wife answering promptings of the Holy Spirit in family, career, and ministry decisions in their lives.  This is a great story of perseverance and courage to follow God's will in all things!

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232 Ben Walther: Promptings of the Holy Spirit

Deacon Mike interviewed Steve Weidenkopf about his book, Light From Darkness: Nine Times the Catholic Church was in Turmoil - and Came Out Stronger Than Before in this latest episode of RED-C Roundup. They address the question that Steve often gets from others, “Have things ever been as bad in the Church as they are today?”  As a historian he answers this with an emphatic, “No, things have actually been much worse!”  He reflects on how to learn from the lessons of history and apply this learning so as to bring about another great time of renewal in our day. 

231 Steve Weidenkopf: Light From Darkness

On Wednesday, September 29, Thaddeus Romansky introduced listeners to Andrew Robison of Petrus Development, the creator of a new Catholic podcast, Holy Donors, about historical individuals who lived lives of radical generosity as witnesses of their Catholic Faith. RED-C Catholic Radio is collaborating with Petrus in producing this podcast and Dr. Romansky is one of the members of the Holy Donors team. Please check out this podcast anywhere that fine podcasts are hosted, subscribe, and offer a glowing review so that others will find out about it and give it a listen. You can learn more at www.holydonors.com and follow Holy Donors on social media for updates and behind the scenes views. Remember that when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

230 Andrew Robison: Holy Donors Podcast

Part Two looks at how Catholics were a minority population viewed largely with suspicion and prejudice by their Protestant neighbors because of their ethnic, creedal, and worship differences. The challenging years of the World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II began to break that mould and put American Catholics on a path to greater participation in the nation’s cultural and civic mainstream.  Part two then looks at how American Catholicism has weathered the chaotic years following the Second Vatican Council and the contemporaneous cultural crisis in the wider society.

229 Dr. Thaddeus Romansky: The American Catholic Odyssey, Pt. 2

Catholic counselor Kelsey Johnson, MA, LPC, of Abide Counseling in College Station, joined Pam Marvin to talk about mental health during these difficult times in our world.  Pam and Kelsey spoke about coping mechanisms and skills that help people deal with depression, anxiety, fear, and addiction that often finds their root cause in not only the crisis of a pandemic and world events, but also in physical, mental, and emotional stressors that can lead to other mental health symptoms.

228 Kelsey Johnson, MA, LPC: Mental and Emotional Health

Host Gene Wilhelm visits with Joe and Cheryl Franklin about their life story and Faith journey. Both converts to the Catholic Faith, Joe and Cheryl have a remarkable story of love and endurance through many challenges, twists and turns along the way! The Franklins have been involved in a life of service and assistance to others in their spiritual lives.

227 Joe and Cheryl Franklin: A Life of Love and Service

On Wednesday, September 1, host Dcn. Mike Beauvais spoke with the founder and director of the Texas Alliance for Life, Dr. Joe Pojman. Dr. Pojman left a career in the aerospace industry to found the Alliance in 1991. He has lobbied tirelessly during that time at the Texas statehouse on behalf of the pro-life movement. He gave our listeners a status report on the achievements for life at the most recent Texas legislative session, most importantly the Texas Heartbeat Bill. He also discussed Texas's state money that goes to support alternatives to abortion and he outlined the potential changes in the national abortion regime due to the United States Supreme Court accepting a case out of Mississippi that could be decided in June 2022. Please enjoy this encouraging conversation and remember that when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, alway round up!

226 Dr. Joe Pojman: Leading the Pro-Life Cause

On Wednesday, August 11, Gene Wilhelm talked with Fr. Sinclair Oubre about two American Catholics with a military background who are on the path to sainthood. Fr. Sinclair is the Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community in Orange, Texas. Listen to this episode to learn about a little American-Catholic history! And remember when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up! 

225 Fr. Sinclair Oubre: American Catholic History

On Wednesday, August 4, Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with Dr. Mark Miravelle about his new book, Meet Your Spiritual Father: A Brief Introduction to St. Joseph. Dr. Mark Miravalle earned his Sacred Theological Doctorate at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He holds the Saint John Paul II Chair of Mariology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has been teaching since 1986. Not only does he hold the title of Doctor, but also Deacon! Deacon Mike and Deacon/Dr. Mark had a great discussion about St. Joseph, and the significance of his adoption of Christ. They covered some different beautiful qualities of St. Joseph, despite the lack of any recorded commentary in scripture of Joseph. Check out Dr. Miravelle’s new book on St. Joseph here.  When  considering the many ways in which you might share your time, talent and treasure with the people of God, always round up!

224: Dr. Mark Miravelle: Meet Your Spiritual Father: A Brief Introduction to St. Joseph

On Wednesday, July 28, host Judy Comeaux spoke with RED-C’s general manager, Thaddeus Romansky, for the first of two conversations covering the historical experience of American Catholics. In this first installment, Thaddeus covered the initial arrival of English Catholics to the colonies and their subsequent settlement and later participation in the American Revolution. This period set forth a longstanding pattern for American Catholic life that would last into the twentieth century. Catholics were a minority population viewed largely with suspicion and prejudice by their Protestant neighbors because of their ethnic, creedal, and worship differences. The challenging years of the World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II began to break that mold and put American Catholics on a path to greater participation in the nation’s cultural and civic mainstream. Check back next month when Judy will have Thaddeus return to talk about how American Catholicism has weathered the chaotic years following the Second Vatican Council and the contemporaneous cultural crisis in the wider society. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up.

223 Thaddeus Romansky: Historical Experience of American Catholics - Part 1

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, host Pam Marvin welcomed back Donna Hanus, a registered nurse and naturopath, who is also a dear friend. Donna and Pam talked about how you can take control of your health and wellbeing through attention to nutrition, hydration, and exercise. Donna also explained how fasting can unlock spiritual fruits and lead to better overall health. But for what purpose do we take care of our bodies? Donna and Pam explained that it is not for vanity or personal physical prowess, but rather so that we can be at our best to cooperate with God in his plan for our lives. Become a member of the Immaculata Recurring Gift Society and you can listen to this episode's RED-C Extra, which is all about the importance of GI health for our mental and physical acuity. We hope you enjoyed the show and, please, go out and love your neighbor!

222 Donna Hanus: Physical Health, Spiritual Health

On Wednesday, July 14, Gene Wilhelm talked with Nathaniel Binversie, Director of Content for Exodus 90, which is a 90 day spiritual exercise based on prayer and fraternity. The exercise teaches men to live more like Christ each and every day through different practices, and should be a life-changing experience. They discussed Nathaniel’s experience with his Catholic Faith, which he drifted from for a time, and later was encouraged to come back home by his high school priest. Nathaniel graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota where he spent two years in formation at St. John Vianney Seminary. He and Gene reflected on the hand and role God has played throughout Nathaniel’s life, and talked about how and when he ended up at Exodus 90. Go to exodus90.com to learn more about this spiritual exercise. Remember when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

221 Nathaniel Binversie: Exodus 90

On Wednesday, July 7, Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with Dave and Dorothy Hargrave about a recent experience they had that can only be described as miraculous. Dave and Dorothy live in Waco, Texas, and have been married for 5 years. Their faith shines bright and it is evident in this interview. We don’t want to give the miracle away in the summary so you’ll have to listen for yourself! You won’t regret it. Remember when considering the many ways in which you might share your time, talent, and treasure with the people of God, always round up!

220 Dave & Dorothy Hargrave: Their Miraculous Experience

On Wednesday, June 30, Pam Marvin talked with Julia Mishler and Misty Poe about Catholic School education. Julia will be the new St. Joseph Catholic School Principal in Bryan, Texas this upcoming school year. Julia has been involved in the public school system for about 15 years, and is excited to jump into her role in a Catholic School. Misty Poe is the Austin Diocese Catholic Schools Superintendent. Julia, Misty, and Pam discussed the importance and beauty of a Catholic school education, as well as their plans to help make St. Joseph Catholic School the best it can be, and help to form the students into academic and Faith scholars! Their main goal is to make disciples, so that once the students leave the school, they will boldly go out into the world and evangelize. We are excited to have her join our tight-knit Catholic community here in Bryan! Now remember to go and love your neighbor!

219 Julia Mishler & Misty Poe - Catholic School Education

On Wednesday, June 23, host Judy Comeaux interviewed Michele Faehnle, one of the authors of a book to boost women's spiritual connection, The Friendship Project: The Catholic Woman's Guide to Making and Keeping Fabulous, Faith-Filled Friends. Along with her co-author, Emily Jaminet, they delve into the cardinal and theological virtues as aids toward friendship. They also draw on Church teaching, recount friendships of their own, and draw on the lives of saints and biblical women. You can get the book here. And remember, go out and love your neighbor! 

218 Michele Faehnle: The Friendship Project

RED-C Roundup's goal is to foster an even greater sense of unity among the parishes in our listening areas by providing information on all the amazing ways the Holy Spirit is working here. On the show, we highlight activities that are happening around the parishes each week as well as interview individuals involved in doing God’s work locally. In addition, we also discuss current events that impact all Catholics.

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