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  1. 2d ago

    Ken Langone: Living his Catholic Faith Personally and Professionally

    Guest: Ken Langone, venture capitalist, philanthropist, co-founder of The Home DepotThe Home Depot began after a serendipitous firing. When Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank suddenly lost their jobs, venture capitalist and friend Ken Langone stepped in with a vision that would become the “do-it-yourself” store. Ken saw the potential in both men but rather than going down the legal path, he convinced them to start over, creating a new home improvement company that stressed low prices, unparalleled selection, and excellent customer service. Being fired without warning cemented their determination to see the role of employees as valued team members rather than subordinates. Ken’s ability to spot opportunities and build trust brought him great success as a venture capitalist, which he then used to help others succeed. His Italian-Catholic heritage taught Ken that helping others succeed helped him succeed. Often described as a “devout Catholic,” he sees a connection with God in every aspect of his life. His lasting legacy will be his impact on those around him.As The Family Room co-host and Home Depot former associate John Gordon says, “If ever there was a man too busy for daily Mass and too busy for an hour of prayer every morning or too successful and too wealthy to worry about God in his life, it is Ken Langone….yet at 90, and working with retired Cardinal Dolan to reform the Catholic school system in NYC, Ken still attends daily Mass and prays an hour every morning before going to the office.” Guest biography: Born into a working-class family on Long Island, New York, Kenneth G. Langone’s father was a plumber and his mother worked in a school cafeteria. He is the chairman of Invemed Associates, a private investment company which includes the Langone family offices. Langone received a BA from Bucknell University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He currently serves on the board of overseers of the Stern School and on the board of trustees of New York University where he is a vice chair. He also served as chairman of the Board the Trustees of New York University Langone Health from December 1999 until August 2025. Langone is a prominent, devout Roman Catholic and a major philanthropist focused on Catholic education, healthcare, and church restoration. He has supported the Inner-City Scholarship Fund and Partnership Schools and was a trustee for St. Patrick's Cathedral. Mr. Langone and his wife, Elaine, have contributed heavily to Catholic education in New York, supporting inner-city schools and providing tuition assistance. He also contributed to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral.RESOURCES:  Video on Ken Langone

  2. Jul 15

    The Surrender Project

    Guest: Vic Clesceri, executive coach, college professor, and founder of The Surrender ProjectFrom the time we enter school, we are pushed to succeed, measuring success by entering the next grade level. Is it any wonder we now lose sleep over what we haven’t accomplished, thinking we are a failure? We seek peace, freedom, and joy, but believe it’s tied to success.Vic Clesceri spent several decades coaching people toward success and discovered a wonderful secret: peace begins with surrender. During his own internal struggle, Vic sensed God challenging him to give Him his heart, not his hustle. Through that, Vic left his successful career and discovered God’s plan for his life: teaching total surrender.His extensive coaching experience led him to develop a unique program called The Surrender Project, a faith-rooted movement focused on spiritual formation, vocational discernment, and whole-life surrender. The program begins with a free Surrender Assessment to determine your baseline of surrender. Using fifty questions, the assessment shows where you land on a five-level scale. Vic’s book, The Way of Surrender, offers fifty practical maxims teaching you how to discover and surrender the baggage you’re not supposed to carry. His companion book, Seasons of Surrender, shows how faith and practice intersect. Learn how surrendering isn’t a one-time event, but a way to tap into the Holy Spirit at all times of your day.Guest biography: Vic Clesceri is a management executive, professor, consultant, and certified coach. He possesses 30 years of corporate experience across multiple industries in senior leadership positions complemented by 23 years of professorship experience and 13 years as a consultant and coach. He currently serves as the Herbert E. Markley Visiting Executive Professor at Miami University and facilitates leadership programs at Mount St. Joseph University and Xavier University.Resources:The Surrender Project websiteThe FREE Surrender AssessmentThe Surrender Project BundleWith: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye JethaniFriendship with God: Discover God's Relational Presence and Receive Peace, Identity, and Purpose for Your Life by Jamie Moore

  3. Jul 8

    Marriage & Family Through a Catholic Lens

    Guest: Dr. Greg Popcak, author and co-founder of CatholicCounselors.com and CatholicHOMDr. Greg Popcak and his wife, Lisa, have been helping people tackle life’s challenging problems for more than 20 years. Everyone struggles in their marriage, but do our struggles draw us closer or tear us apart? We evangelize others by showing how we allow God to speak into our struggles, transforming us into better people through them. Building a strong marriage and family life is the most important thing a Catholic couple can do, leaving a lasting example of how our faith shapes our behavior.  The Popcak’s robust experience has given them insight into the critical problems common to many couples, helping them realize that creating a community of like-minded couples eager to parent with confidence was critical in today’s confusing world. Their app, CatholicHOM, or Catholic Households On Mission, was created to help Catholic parents build a holy, healthy, and faithful family life by bringing Catholic tools and community right to their phone, providing online marriage, parenting, and grandparent coaching. Listen as Dr. Greg explains how we can learn to work, play, talk, and pray together!Guest biography: Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak founded CatholicCounselors.com, a Catholic pastoral tele-counseling practice that conducts over 30,000 sessions per year with Catholic individuals, couples, and families around the world. They authored over 20 best-selling books on marriage, parenting, sexuality, spirituality, and mental health. They host More2Life, a call-in advice program heard each weekday through the EWTN Radio Network. They are members of the USCCB’s National Advisory Board on Marriage and Family Ministry and served as the Opening Keynote Speakers at the 2022 Vatican World Meeting of Families in Rome. They’re the parents of three adult children who love the Lord and serve the Church in their ministry.Resources:CatholicCounselors.comCatholicHOM appBooks by Dr. Greg and Lisa PopcakEWTN Radio podcast More2Life

  4. Jul 1

    My Child Has What?

    Guest: Dr. Martin McCaffrey, pro-life neonatologistDr. Marty McCaffrey is a neonatologist who has developed a strong interest in helping parents of babies given prenatal diagnoses carry their pregnancies to term and beyond. Accustomed to seeing babies diagnosed with Trisomy 13 & 18, his daughter’s diagnosis of Trisomy 21, or Down Syndrome, was a shock. It was at a conference in 2009 where McCaffrey’s perspective shifted. Medical guidelines projected very short lifespans for Trisomy babies. Most with T-13 or 18 died shortly after birth, where those with T-21 might live several years. Yet, at this conference, McCaffrey saw older Trisomy children and was challenged by researcher Barb Farlow to look at information indicating these kids could live many years with proper care.Research showed the critical difference in a child’s longevity was directly related to the attitude of the medical community. If your baby gets a prenatal screening that suggests an anomaly, you will be encouraged to terminate the pregnancy. If you refuse, your baby will only be offered perinatal hospice. Those babies who never received screening were automatically stabilized at birth, giving them a much greater chance to survive. Thus, the lack of testing actually helped them.  Listen as Dr. McCaffrey explains how he helps frightened parents become confident advocates for their baby, through birth and beyond.Guest biography: Martin McCaffrey, MD, is a professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Prior to his UNC appointment, Dr. McCaffrey served as a Naval Medical Corps officer, leading the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Perinatal Advisory Board, which oversaw quality improvement in 23 Naval hospitals worldwide. Since joining UNC, he has served as director of the Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina (PQCNC) since 2006, leading or co-leading (for maternal projects) the development and execution of all 18 perinatal quality improvement initiatives across the state. He serves as an advisor to Support Organization for Trisomy (SOFT), and Be Not Afraid. Dr. McCaffrey is also a member of the Neonatal Research Network (NRN) investigative team leading an NIH Trisomy 13/18 Study Group, a proposed prospective longitudinal study investigating the natural history of newborns with trisomy 13 and 18, the variables that affect outcomes, and parent perspectives. He and his wife, Teresa, have three grown children and live in the Chapel Hill area of North Carolina.Resources:  Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina websiteSOFT website -  SOFT is a network of families and professionals dedicated to providing support and understanding to families involved in the issues and decisions surrounding the diagnosis and care in Trisomy 18, 13 and other related chromosomal disorders.Be Not Afraid website - Be Not Afraid is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping organizations and professionals to support parents carrying to term following a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis.

  5. Jun 24

    The Immortal Mind

    Guest: Dr. Michael Egnor, neurosurgeon and Professor of NeurosurgeryMany scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul, and we are completely controlled by our brain. Initially a functional atheist, Dr. Michael Egnor fell in love with the brain during college, believing that understanding the brain would help him understand what it meant to be human. In his groundbreaking book, “The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of a Soul,” Dr. Egnor now maintains science has gotten it all wrong.The human brain is mysterious and powerful, but it’s the soul that makes us who we are. Drawing on important research in neuroscience, Dr. Egnor presents evidence that the brain alone does not explain the mind. He explores, using modern neuroscience and his vast surgical experience, how inside every damaged brain there is a thinking, feeling person with a spiritual soul that transcends the brain. He also uses fascinating case studies showing research on conjoined twins who share parts of their brains, coma patients still able to communicate with loved ones, and near-death experiences which give abundant evidence that the mind survives physical death. If you want to know if there is good evidence for the soul, "The Immortal Mind" is a must-read.  Guest biography: Michael R. Egnor, MD is a Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics at State University of New York, Stony Brook. He has served as the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery and is an award-winning brain surgeon. He was named one of New York’s best doctors by the New York Magazine in 2005. He has practiced neurosurgery for 45 years and has performed more than 7,000 brain operations. His primary research is on brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid flow, and he has a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience, philosophy of the mind, and the mind-brain relationship. A former atheist and materialist, Dr. Egnor converted to Catholicism after an encounter with God while praying for his six-month-old son. Dr. Egnor has a strong interest in the work of St. Thomas Aquinas.Resources:"The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul" by Michael Egnor and Denyse O’LearyWebsite with interviews and articlesMichael Egnor's conversion story on YouTube

  6. Jun 17

    A Man on Purpose

    Guest: Peter Burak, vice president of Renewal Ministries, author, and speakerIn an age where anything goes, Pete Burak has seen the devastation that befalls young men who didn’t grow up with strong role models. They search for clarity and courage after years of being bombarded with messages stressing masculinity is toxic and professing the need to cultivate a softer side.  Their innate desire to protect must be subdued rather than cultivated through virtue.  Realizing the incredible blessing he had from his own father’s wise and loving counsel, Pete set out to help other young dads navigate the treacherous waters of fatherhood. In his book, “A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father,” Pete unpacks ten timeless principles that shaped him as a man, husband, and father. Knowing that a father’s presence is key to raising kids who are emotionally and physically strong, Pete shares stories from his own childhood which illustrate the virtues his father instilled in him.  He strives to reinvigorate men with their God-given desire to protect their families and model virtuous, authentic masculinity. Learn the meaning behind sayings like “Be a good man; not a nice guy” and “Will you forgive me?” as you uncover God’s loving definitions for masculinity and fatherhood.  Guest biography: Pete Burak grew up in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan, where his parents raised their family within a strong Catholic community. He currently lives in Michigan with his wife, Cait, and their five children. Pete is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and has a master’s degree in theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. Currently, he is the vice president of Renewal Ministries, which is dedicated to Catholic renewal and evangelization around the world, and is the co-director of Pine Hills Boys’ Camp in Jackson, Michigan. Pete is a frequent speaker throughout the United States and abroad and gives talks on discipleship and evangelization, including at SEEK, the Steubenville Power and Purpose Conference, the Legatus National Summit, and numerous men’s and youth conferences.Resources:Renewal Ministries website“A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father” by Pete BurakSpirit-Filled Leadership Podcast hosted by Pete BurakThe Hour Podcast hosted by Pete Burak

  7. Jun 10

    Overcome the Spiritual War

    Guest: Fr. Tamiru Atraga, priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Healing Ministry A beloved member of the Atlanta priesthood, Fr. Tamiru Atraga was born in Ethiopia and received his name after his parents were told both he and his mother would die during his gestation. Mary appeared in a dream, encouraging Mr. Atraga to pray, and both survived. The name Tamiru means miracle.  As one of 14 children, Tamiru’s upbringing was hard, walking barefoot three miles to high school. His father trusted God and although a simple teacher, he built a chapel in his home where Mary appeared, asking him to start a healing ministry. He became locally famous, never accepting money for the healings God performed through him.  Young Tamiru went to high school at a minor seminary in Ethiopia with the Vincentian Fathers, and after more than 10 years studying in Ethiopia, he moved to America, studying six more years at St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, and then serving the Archdiocese of Boston. It was early in his priesthood when he discovered God had also gifted him with a healing ministry of his own. Fr. Tamiru knows Satan is real and not a “power” or “force”. We ignore him at our own peril! Padre Pio says that only our weakened free will opens the door to Satan. Father Tamiru explains how to close it!  Resources: "The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living" by Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V.

  8. Jun 3

    Finding Faith in the Struggle

    Guest: Dr. Gabrielle Wesemeyer, chiropractor and cancer survivorGabrielle Wesemeyer loved being Catholic as a young child, but when her family moved to Atlanta at the age of 10, things shifted, and she began to question her faith. The daughter of The Family Room co-host Craig Wesemeyer, Gabrielle sat down with Mari, John and Craig for some serious dialogue about how her struggles challenged her faith. The move was very painful for Gabrielle, yet she felt drawn to Adoration where she asked God to let her know He loved her. His response became the impetus to keep going, as her heart felt God moving long before her head did.She wanted to attend college far from Atlanta, choosing Ohio because it offered the familiarity of extended family nearby. Gabrielle's college years brought her to seek control over her life and, although she had excellent grades, she succumbed to a serious eating disorder requiring residential treatment. While continuing treatment at home, she was diagnosed with cancer at 23. She felt abandoned by God, as He knew cancer had been her worst fear.   Listen as Gabrielle shares her testimony abut learning how to surrender her pain by allowing God to enter that pain and sitting with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane.  Guest biography: Gabrielle Wesemeyer, daughter of Craig and Kelly Wesemeyer, is a young adult Catholic who has confronted a cancer diagnosis and undergone successful treatment in the midst of completing college and training to be a Doctor of Chiropractic.Resources:Gabrielle Wesemeyer on Tik Tok and Instagram – @GabrielleWesemeyer Melissa Foley – Resurrected Life website – Your past can control your emotions, your thoughts, and your self-image. But it doesn’t have to. When you let God into your wounds, His grace transfigures hurt into healing.

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