Driving Home the Faith

Today we speak with Brad McGonigle from SVDP-Cincinnati and Karen Zengel from SVDP-NYK (who has an exciting announcement) and Larry Chapp will talk teaching, farming, and Dorothy Day–plus commentary from Ken Craycraft, and much more! SVDP-Cincinnati is at svdpcincinnati.org The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is at catholicaoc.org SVDP-NKY is at svdpnky.org Larry Chapp’s homebase is gaudiumetspes22.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back live after the Great Snow and Freeze! Leah Libresco Sergeant will discuss her new book on a new type of feminism; Archbishop Robert Casey will talk with Ken about faith, schools, and more; commentary from Dr. Ken Craycraft; and more–plus traffic and weather to get you home safe. Get “The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto” at undpress.nd.edu The Serenelli Project is at serenelliproject.org Every Sacred Sunday is at everysacredsunday.com The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is at catholicaoc.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Dr. George Delgado, founder of Abortion Pill Reversal, talks about this lifesaving method; attorney Philip Williamson talks with our attorney host about two recent prolife cases argued before the Supreme Court this month; commentary by Ken Craycraft, and more–plus Paul Lachmann will speak with Tom Gamble for our Friday sports special! The Pillar is at pillarcatholic.com Get “Abortion Pill Reversal: A Second Chance at Choice” at ignatius.com The February 28 Pueri Cantores Mass at Cincinnati’s cathedral, and dozens of other Catholic events, are at sacredheartradio.com/events The Taft Law Firm is at taftlaw.com In-Game Sports is at in-gamesports.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find all Word on Fire books at bookstore.wordonfire.org The Ruah Woods Institute is at ruahwoodsinsitute.org Read “The Messenger” at covdio.org The Ruth Institute is at ruthinstitute.org Get “The Sexual State” at tanbooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. Agnes of Rome! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the impact her martyrdom had in changing the perception of Rome towards Christians. Other guests include Karlo Broussard on why Catholics venerate relics, and Clare Ath from Vita et Terra on how what Pope Francis called the “throwaway culture” affects the unborn. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Agnes of Rome Almighty ever-living God, who choose what is weak in the world to confound the strong, mercifully grant, that we, who celebrate the heavenly birthday of your Martyr Saint Agnes, may follow her constancy in the faith. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Clare Ath’s article on abortion and the throwaway culture is in the Washington Times. The full text of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales can be found online here. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Kathleen Carr from the Catholic Art Institute invite us to see breathtaking art from its 2025 Sacred Art Competition; Katie Zulanas from the Couple to Couple league invites you to use a fertility app that doesn’t promote anti-Catholic views and procedures, and much more. See this year’s Sacred Art Prize winners at catholicartinstitute.org/sacredartprize2025 The National Catholic Bioethics Center is at ncbcenter.org Click to download the USSCB’s Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services The Couple to Couple League International is at ccli.org Find out more about PeakDay at peakday.com Adventure Catholic Leadership Training is at adventurcatholic.com Get “Failing Forward” at sophiainstitute.com Sign up for the Jan. 24 Cincinnati Men’s Conference at sacredheartradio.com/eventsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Rob Judge joins us from the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to talk about two exciting pilgrimages going on this month, Church Fathers aficionado and author extraordinaire Mike Aquilina tells us about St. Augustine and the Augustinians (Pope Leo XIV’s order), and much more. Dayton Right to Life is at daytonlife.org 50th Anniversary events at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton are at setonshrine.org Read “The Messenger” at covdio.org Find Mike Aquilina at fathersofthechurch.com The Ruth Institute is at ruthinstitute.org Read “Pope Leo XIV Speaks Hard Truths to a  Troubled Age” at ncregister.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell are joined by Sacred Heart Radio manager Bill Levitt to reflect on the passing this week of Fr. Rob Jack, a longtime member of the Sacred Heart Radio family, who poured countless hours into the mission of Catholic radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Fr. Rob talks with Ave Maria University professor Dr. Dan Guernsey about an online course on Catholic education, physician and Professor Dr. Ashley Fernandes about suffering and healing, and “Catholic Answers Live” host Cy Kellet about how to talk to Jesus with anyone. All this and more, plus our Friday sports special! Ave Maria University’s free online courses, “The Pursuit of Wisdom,” are at thepursuitofwisdom.org Sign up for “The Foundations and Future of Catholic Education: at thepursuitofwisdom.org The Cincinnati chapter of Legatus is at Legatus.org/cincinnati Read “Faith vs. Experience” at crisismagazine.com Get “How to Talk about Jesus with Anyone” at shop.catholic.com Elder High School and the Elder News Network (ENN) are at elderhs.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Emily Stimpson Chapman introduces a beautiful and robust new children’s Bible from Word on Fire, Fr. Rob talks with Arizona Christian University researcher Dr. George Barna about changes in how American Christians understand sin and their own sinfulness, and much more. Get “The Story of All Stories” at bookstore.wordonfire.org Grand Coteau Retreats is at gcretreats.org Read “The Messenger” at covdio.org Find out more about TAN Digital at tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app Download the Arizona Christian University Cultural Research Center’s American Worldview Inventory Surveys at arizonacristian.edu/culturalresarchcenter/researchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Msgr. Jason Gray joins us from Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s hometown to tell us about exciting new plans to honor the (we hope) future saint; Anthony DeStefano introduces a his new children’s book for Halloween; and much more! Watch the promotional video for The Sheen Experience at youtube.com and celebratesheen.com/experience Get “Fire on the Altar: Setting Our Souls Ablaze Through Augustine’s Confessions” at  stpaulcenter.com Get “The Confessions of St. Augustine: A Latin Reader’s Edition Books I-IX” at stpaulcenter.com SVDP-NKY is at svdpnky.org Get “All Hallows Eve” at sophiainstitute.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Fr. Rob and bioethicist Dr. Jozef Zalot discuss what the Trump administration’s new IVF policy does—and doesn’t—do; Music Director David Casillo invites us to an new Requiem setting by famed contemporary composer Frank La Rocca; and much more! Download “Social Issues and Worldview” at FRC.org/Worldview The National Catholic Bioethics Center is at ncbcenter.org Get tickets for Oct. 29th Gesualdo Six concert at fundraise.givesmart.com Ensemble Con Fuoco is at ensembleconfuoco.com Adventure Catholic Leadership Training is at adventurcatholic.com Get “Failing Forward” at sophiainstitute.com Read “Scrupulosity: The Devil’s Sinister Shell Game” at spiritualdirection.com Find the events mentioned today, and scores more, at sacredheartradio.com/eventsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, The Catholic Telegraph Editor David Cooley previews next month’s issue; author and illustrator Kelly Luong introduces a story about a little girl who doesn’t share a name with a saint, and much more. The Catholic Telegraph is at thecatholictelegraph.com Musica Sacra is at musica-sacra.org  The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics is at mariateinshrine.org Get “There Is No Saint Named Kelly” at paulinestore.com Find the events mentioned tody, and scores more at sacredheartradio.com/eventsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, William Baaki joins Fr. Rob from Our Lady of the Martyrs Shrine, the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs; Dr. Adam Rasmussen (the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University) and Dave Closson (Family Research Council) tell us what startling new research shows about American view of morality and moral issues, and much more. Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs, is at ourladyofmartyrsshine.org Download the Arizona Christian University Cultural Research Center’s American Worldview Inventory Surveys at arizonacristian.edu/culturalresarchcenter/research Download “Social Issues and Worldview” at FRC.org/Worldview The Taft Law Firm is at taftlaw.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share some great fall recipes that are good for sharing with family as the weather turns colder. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Dr. John Bergsma with more on the Scriptural roots of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of Abandonment by St. Charles de Foucald Father, I abandon myself into your hands;do with me what you will.Whatever you may do, I thank you:I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me,and in all your creatures –I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into your hands I commend my soul:I offer it to you with all the love of my heart,for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself,to surrender myself into your hands without reserve,and with boundless confidence,for you are my Father. Amen. ***** HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CHICKEN GUMBO SOUPSoup takes to creative license. Do your own thing here — a little more of any ingredient is OK. I use thighs but breasts work, too. IngredientsOlive oil1 pound or so boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1” piecesSalt and pepper1 bell pepper, diced1 medium onion (not sweet), diced (about 1-1/2 cups)2 nice ribs celery, dicedMinced garlic to taste — start with a big clove, minced (generous teaspoon)1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil4 cups or so chicken broth1/2 cup rice1 can, 14.5 oz., diced tomatoesAs much okra as you like, slicedFresh parsley, minced (optional) Instructions: Pour a little oil in bottom of large pot over medium heat.Season chicken with salt and pepper.Cook chicken in oil until it turns opaque. It won’t be done.Add bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic and basil. Cook until onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes or so.Pour in broth, rice and tomatoes. Give it a couple of stirs.Bring to boil, then lower to gentle boil, cover, and cook until chicken and rice are done, about 20 minutes. Cook it longer if you want.Instructions okraFilm a pan with olive oil or add bit of butter over medium heat.Stir in okra and cook to your liking. Okra gets a little sticky as it cooks — some folks call it slimy, but that’s a good thing. If you were to add the okra to the soup, it helps thicken it.Anyway, I cook it separately since not everyone in my family likes okra.Add to each bowl of soup before serving. Eat okra rawSlice stem off, cut lengthwise and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Good for youOkra has vitamin C and plant protein, among other nutrients! ***** Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs is online at gwyneththompsonbriggs.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Rebecca Wells joins us to explain why a certain style of organ meditation is frequently played at Mass; Dr. L Brett Scott from Musica Sacra invites us to the world premier—and the ensemble’s 60th anniversary season; and much more! Musica Sacra is at musica-sacra.org  Read “The Age of Disbelief” at crisimagazine.com SVDP-Cincinnati is at svdpcincinnati.org Details for Dr. Thomas Albert Howard’s lecture at UC, the World Mission Mass and Celebration at St. Susanna, the Musica Sacra opening concert, and scores more events, are at sacredheartradio.com/eventsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Archdiocese of Cincinnati Vocations Director Fr. Michael Willig joins us to talk about the vocation of the priesthood, parenting expert Alan Migliorato talks with Fr. Rob about when Halloween trick-or-treating crosses the line from fun to greed, and much more. The Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is at catholicaoc.org Get “The Original Church” at scepterpublishers.org Pregnancy Center West is at pcwest.org and supportpcw.org Adventure Catholic Leadership Training is at adventurcatholic.com Get “The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter” at sophiainstitute.com Get “Failing Forward” at sophiainstitute.com Read “Do Christians Even Care About the Ten Commandments Anymore?” at firstthings.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Jeannie Ewing talks with Fr. Rob about four stages we go through when we grieve, Dr. Chrisopher Kaczor asks if belief is believable, and much more! Jeannie Ewing is at jeannieewing.com and jeannieewingsubstack.com American Heritage Girls is at americanheritagegirls.org Read “Yes, Christopher Columbus” at thecatholicthing.org Get “Is Belief Believable?” at avemariapress.com Get tickets to “Frassati” at the Aronoff Center Oct. 17-19 at cincinnatiarts.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Jesuit Father Al DeGiacomo talks to Fr. Rob about being retreat leader—and playwright; Professor Thomas Albert Howard previews his University of Cincinnati lecture on secular political violence, and much more. Tomas More University is at thomasmore.edu The Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford is at jesuitspiritualcenter.com Get “Awakening to Light: Three Plays” at amazon.com Get “Hearts on Fire: Two Plays” at amazon.com Details for the October Men’s Eucharistic Procession and Dr. Thomas Albert Howard’s lecture, and scores more events, are at sacredheartradio.com/events Get “A Very Little Office of Compline” at tanbooks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy feast of St. John Henry Newman! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how the Church Fathers impacted Newman’s conversion. Other guests include Fr. Philip Larrey with more on what the Church has to say about artificial intelligence, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the Holy Father’s prayer intention for the month of October. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. John Henry Newman May the Lord support us all the day long,Till the shades lengthen and the evening comes,and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over,and our work is done.Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging,and holy rest, and peace at the last. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.