Arkansas Catholic Asks

Arkansas Catholic
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Arkansas Catholic talks to newsmakers in the Catholic Church in Arkansas and gets answers to topics that matter most to you.

  1. #13: 10 years after the murder of Patty Guardado

    10/12/2021

    #13: 10 years after the murder of Patty Guardado

    How do you go on after your daughter or sister is murdered? In this episode of Arkansas Catholic Asks, Aprille Hanson Spivey of Arkansas Catholic talks with the mother of Patty Guardado, Leonor Garcia, and a younger sister,  Gloria Guardado, about the 10th anniversary of Patty's disappearance and unsolved murder in Little Rock.  Anyone with information regarding Guardado’s case is encouraged to call the Little Rock Police tip line, (501) 371-INFO (4636). Read more about Patty's promising future and her strong faith in the Oct. 16, 2021, issue of Arkansas Catholic. What’s next? Subscribe to this podcast to get updates when the next episode is available. Message us at mhargett@dolr.org to suggest a topic you'd like to hear about.

    1h 7m
  2. #12: Asking Father Tyler about the pandemic's spiritual and moral questions

    03/05/2021

    #12: Asking Father Tyler about the pandemic's spiritual and moral questions

    What is the Church going to look like in 2021?  In this episode of Arkansas Catholic Asks, Aprille Hanson of Arkansas Catholic talks with Father Jason Tyler, a pastor in Fayetteville and the diocese's bioethicist. They look at why people should return to Mass in their parishes when they are able and moral questions that have been raised about the vaccines.  What’s next? Subscribe to this podcast to get updates when the next episode is available. Message us at mhargett@dolr.org to suggest a topic you'd like to hear about.

    28 min
  3. #11: Asking Duwan Booker and Joel Brackett about seminarian life

    08/04/2020

    #11: Asking Duwan Booker and Joel Brackett about seminarian life

    What do football, friendship and faith have in common? Ask seminarians Duwan Booker and Joel Brackett.  In this episode of Arkansas Catholic Asks, Aprille Hanson of Arkansas Catholic talks with Duwan and Joel about how they met at Hendrix College in Conway, once lost in faith and found a path to God in their calling to the priesthood. They discuss their friendship, football and what it means to have a good friend in priestly formation.  What’s next? Subscribe to this podcast to get updates when the next episode is available. Message us at mhargett@dolr.org to suggest a topic you'd like to hear about.

    38 min

  4. 03/23/2020

    #10: Asking Susej Thompson about addiction

    How can you take care of yourself and support a loved one with an addiction? In this episode of Arkansas Catholic Asks, Aprille Hanson of Arkansas Catholic talks with Susej Thompson, pastoral music director at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church in Little Rock and a frequent retreat leader and speaker. They discuss Susej's ongoing healing from her husband's addiction and death.  What’s next? Subscribe to this podcast to get updates when the next episode is available. Message us at mhargett@dolr.org to suggest a topic you'd like to hear about.

    44 min

  5. 03/05/2020

    #9: Asking Msgr. Scott Friend about having a meaningful Lent

    How can you have a meaningful Lent this year?  In this episode of Arkansas Catholic Asks, Aprille Hanson of Arkansas Catholic talks with Msgr. Scott Friend, diocesan vocations director and minister to priests. They discuss Lenten practices and unique ways to fast, how to make a meaningful confession and the opportunity to give alms to the seminarian fund (https://www.dolr.org/support-seminarian-education). What’s next? Subscribe to this podcast to get updates when the next episode is available. Message us at mhargett@dolr.org to suggest a topic you'd like to hear about.

    32 min

  6. 12/16/2019

    #8: Asking Kristy Dunn about welcoming immigrants in our parishes and schools (Part 3)

    In this episode of Arkansas Catholic Asks, Aprille Hanson of Arkansas Catholic talks with Kristy Dunn, principal of St. Theresa School in Little Rock. In part three of our series on immigration, Dunn discusses the welcoming environment for immigrants at her school, as well as concrete ways Catholic churches, schools and laity can be more welcoming to other culture What’s next? Subscribe to this podcast to get updates when the next episode is available. Message us at mhargett@dolr.org to suggest a topic you'd like to hear about.

    32 min

  7. 12/06/2019

    #7: Asking a Dreamer about affording college (Part 2)

    In this episode of Arkansas Catholic Asks, Aprille Hanson of Arkansas Catholic talks with DACA recipient Kevin Azanza, 21, about his work with Act 844, which allowed DACA recipients to pay in-state tuition rates at state or public colleges and universities. With a double major in communications and political science at the University of Arkansas, he shared his views on pressing legislative issues surrounding immigration in Part 2 of our three-part series on immigration in Arkansas. What’s next? Subscribe to this podcast to get updates when the next episode is available. Message us at mhargett@dolr.org to suggest a topic you'd like to hear about.

    20 min

  8. 10/24/2019

    #6: Asking a Dreamer about immigration in Arkansas

    What is life like for Dreamers in Arkansas? In this episode of Arkansas Catholic Asks, Aprille Hanson of Arkansas Catholic talks with Maria Garcia, a 22-year-old Catholic living in Little Rock. They look at Maria's journey from Mexico and her plans to get her teacher's license one day. This episode is Part 1 of a three-part series on immigration. What’s next? Subscribe to this podcast to get updates when the next episode is available. Message us at mhargett@dolr.org to suggest a topic you'd like to hear about.

    42 min
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Arkansas Catholic talks to newsmakers in the Catholic Church in Arkansas and gets answers to topics that matter most to you.

Information

  • Creator
    Arkansas Catholic
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Arkansas Catholic
  • Show Website
    Arkansas Catholic Asks