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  1. 5d ago

    The Feminine Revival

    Guest: January Donovan - mother, speaker, and innovatorWomen’s Liberation these last fifty years has left a bad taste in many people’s mouths. Young girls lost strong mentorship, and young men saw women become competitors rather than companions. Due to the prevalence of social media, women struggled with self-worth. January Donovan recounts how her well-meaning parents and the culture of the time left her vulnerable and wounded. Because of this, her passion became to change how women see themselves, declaring we have an opportunity like never before to reclaim the lost vision of womanhood. It’s time to stop trying to fix women and instead, help form them. Educating young women to become equal to men shortchanges everyone by ignoring their innate complementarity. Education can change what they know, but formation can change who they become.Creating what January calls a “human formation school,” teaching women practical skills to help them thrive, she successfully started “The Woman School,” an online program which is offered in 52 countries, being named one of Forbes Magazine’s top coaching schools worldwide. The Woman School seeks to start a feminine revival, replacing today’s competitive feminism with a new feminine archetype that helps women reclaim their God-given role as man’s helpmate rather than his competitor. Guest biography: January Donovan studied theology and philosophy and worked for a congressman on Capitol Hill for four years, where she worked on women’s issues. Her vision to create a human formation school rooted in objective truth and ordered toward truth, beauty, and goodness is timely in a culture that can no longer define what a woman is. January created a grassroots movement to reclaim femininity that grew to thousands of students in 52 countries in just a few years. She founded The Woman School as a supplemental skill-based training that teaches women to pursue a life of meaning, contribution, excellence, wholeness, and interior strength. January and her husband, Ryan, are the proud parents of eight young children and live in Florida.  Resources:January Donovan's websiteThe Woman School InstituteFeminine Formation podcast

  2. Sep 2

    Building a Eucharistic Marriage

    Guest: Greg Schutte, licensed social worker, musician, and speakerMost Catholic couples took mandatory classes before marriage which focused primarily on their faith rather than the skills necessary to build a healthy life together. As a licensed social worker, Greg Schutte quickly realized good marriages need strong foundations. Using his own marriage as a guidepost, Greg created therapeutic models which focus on the sacramental nature of marriage as one of self-gift to each other. His self-guided video series, “Building a Eucharistic Marriage,” teaches couples how to walk through any problem with intentionality. Pulling together seven key areas that build upon each other, Greg explains how these steps become the foundation to a healthy marriage. Once a couple recognizes a harmful pattern, they can change the trajectory of their marriage. Skills like active listening or giving and seeking forgiveness become opportunities to rebuild rather than opportunities to lick old wounds. Just as Christ feeds us through the Eucharist, couples will learn how to feed one another and help each other get to heaven in the sacramental way marriage was created to be. "Building a Eucharistic Marriage" helps couples reshape their thinking, enabling them to look to their future with eager anticipation by changing the patterns that were ruining their trajectory.  Guest biography: Greg Schutte is the senior director of Marriage Works! Ohio, part of Elizabeth’s New Life Center in Dayton, Ohio, and has been a licensed social worker and therapist for over thirty years. Greg has developed programs, lead presentations, and most importantly, worked with hundreds of couples to heal their marriages. He has been a keynote speaker at several national marriage and family conferences throughout the nation and hosted “Living Out the Sacrament of Marriage” on Radio Maria from 2015–2017. He is the author and presenter of Building a Eucharistic Marriage – a seven-part series designed to help marriages thrive. Greg has been married for 31 wonderful years to his wife, Stephanie, and is the proud father of seven children. Greg has also been a member of the Catholic band, ROMANS, since 1996 and has several original songs at the band's website.Resources:Marriage Works! Ohio websiteBuilding a Eucharistic Marriage – course description and sign-up

  3. Aug 26

    Legacy of Faith

    Guest: Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Catholic priest, author, and speakerFr. Dwight Longenecker comes from seven generations of godly evangelical ancestors, living under the legacy of his grandfather’s self-sacrificing, heroic death. Wanting to serve God but raised to reject Catholicism, Fr. Longenecker became an Anglican priest in England. Yet, Catholicism drew him and his family to become Catholic. They returned to the U.S. in 2006 where he was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest through the Pastoral Provision established by Pope St. John Paul II.  Fr. Longenecker believes Catholicism adds more Christianity to his ancestor’s faith tradition, not less, but felt the Church was out of balance. He breaks it down, stressing that to believe is much more than giving intellectual assent. Through his books, talks, and retreats, Fr. Longenecker seeks to help bring the Church back into balance incorporating liturgy, education, and service.  Now the pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary parish in Greenville, South Carolina, Fr. Longenecker maintains that beauty is the language of worship and has successfully built a beautifully traditional Catholic Church within a modest budget.  Guest biography: Fr. Dwight Longenecker was raised in an Evangelical home in Pennsylvania. After graduating from Bob Jones University with a degree in Speech and English, he studied theology at Oxford University in England. Eventually he was ordained as an Anglican priest and served as a curate, a school chaplain in Cambridge, and a country parson on the Isle of Wight. Realizing that the Anglican Church and he were on divergent paths, he and his family were received into full communion with the Catholic Church in 1995. For ten years they continued to live in England where he worked as a freelance writer and charity worker. In 2006 he and his family returned to the U.S., and Fr. Longenecker was ordained as a Catholic priest. He accepted a post as chaplain to St Joseph’s Catholic School in Greenville, South Carolina. After five years there he was asked to be the administrator of Our Lady of the Rosary parish where he now serves as pastor. Resources:Fr. Longenecker's websiteEmail Fr. Longenecker at DLongenecker1@gmail.com for tips on how to build a Catholic church on a budgetReflection "Affirm, Not Deny" based on maxim by F.D.MauriceBlog: “Standing On My Head” Pastoral Provision

  4. Aug 19

    A Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More

    Guests: Rob and Sam Fatzinger, parents, grandparents, authors, and mentorsIs every month a struggle deciding which bills to pay and which to delay? Does your old furnace give you nightmares? If you yearn to live comfortably, pay for your children’s education, and retire early, Sam and Rob Fatzinger can help you cultivate the values and virtues you need to achieve your financial goals.In "A Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More," this husband-and-wife team shares an extraordinary story of raising fourteen children on a modest income while living outside Washington, D.C. Their practical wisdom and Catholic perspectives on creating a life with purpose and clarity will give hope to the weary.Rob insists that being broke when they first married was a blessing because it forced them to learn how to manage their finances with little room for error. Sam wanted lots of kids, so she quickly learned to be creative in managing a big household.  By relying on God’s providence while simultaneously taking advantage of the sage advice from financial gurus like Dave Ramsey, the Fatzingers have been able to create a roadmap that puts debt in its proper perspective. Their candid, down-to-earth advice shows how to manage finances and live debt-free.  Guest biography: Rob and Sam Fatzinger are the parents of fourteen and the grandparents of eighteen. The couple's financial success story has been featured in publications including The Washington Post, Marketplace.org, EpicPew, Patheos, Aleteia, The Oakland Press, and the Daily Mail, as well as on The Chris Hogan Podcast (Dave Ramsey Ministries), Girlfriends, and EWTN Pro-Life Weekly. Sam is a homemaker and homeschooler who served as a principal of St. Peter the Rock Homeschool Tutorial and as a parish, family, retreat, and homeschool coordinator. Rob was a software quality assurance manager at ManTech International. Now retired, the Fatzingers are helping to home-school their grandchildren and live in Bowie, Maryland.Resources: “A Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More: Advice from a Debt-Free Family of 16” by Sam and Rob Fatzinger “8 Ways a Catholic Family of 16 Lives Debt-Free” - article in National Catholic Register (April 2026)

  5. Aug 12

    Whose Voice Are You Listening To?

    Guest: Colleen Orchanian - wife, mom, spiritual author and podcaster, retreat leader, and spiritual directorSatan’s greatest victory has been convincing everyone he doesn’t exist, largely succeeding by getting us to jettison guilty consciences and embrace our own path to happiness. Why, then, are we so unhappy? As an experienced spiritual author, retreat leader, and spiritual director, Colleen Orchanian has been able to break down spiritual warfare in a way that is easy to understand.Have you ever had a situation where everyone around you seems to be falling apart, or there’s a sudden burst of anger that disrupts an otherwise healthy dialogue? Guess who started it? When we begin to see the “other person” as the enemy, Colleen declares, we haven’t found the right enemy. Her book, “Whose Voice Are You Listening To? How to Fight and Win the Daily Spiritual Battle,” points to the foundational distortions we have about ourselves, God, and others, which become the lies controlling our thoughts. These distorted images wreak havoc until we recognize they come from Satan and learn to disarm them.Colleen uncovers fourteen tools God has given us, including the importance of virtue, learning to forgive, and building community. Mastering spiritual warfare is how we become battle ready in this war for our souls.  Guest biography: Colleen Orchanian loves being one of eleven children with ten sisters overwhelming the only boy. Raised in a loving Catholic family has helped her appreciate the value of maintaining strong ties in spite of location. Married to Tom since 1980, it was 20 years before God surprised them with a son who is now in college. They are also the guardians of two sweet children, Maggie and Noah. A mutual hobby of riding motorcycles gives Colleen great inspiration for her books and podcast, “Food For Thought (Spiritually Speaking).” A love of writing led her to a 30-year career writing training manuals for corporate America. Colleen also volunteers at church and was recruited to become the Director of Adult Formation, a title she held for 10 years that allowed her to develop retreats and write spiritual books. Colleen attended the Heart of Christ Spiritual Direction Program, graduating in 2021. Being a spiritual director allows her to integrate her many gifts in a way that can assist individual women on their own spiritual journeys.Resources:Colleen Orchanian's websitePodcast:  “Food For Thought (Spiritually Speaking)”Colleen Orchanian's booksHeart of Christ Spiritual Direction Program

  6. Aug 5

    Caught by the Hound of Heaven

    Guest: Lauretta Hannon -author, speaker, comedian Walking in the footsteps of Flannery O’Connor, Atlanta’s own Lauretta Hannon has a way of calling out truth that will make you chuckle. Her book, “A Priest Walks Into a Waffle House: Stories from a Gritty, Grace-Filled Life,” is a cheeky spiritual memoir which will give hope to those who believe God doesn’t see them.  Lauretta’s parents weren’t just anti-Christian; they were seriously anti-Catholic. Their life didn’t include God, yet Lauretta realized much later that God had been pursuing her since early childhood. This subtle, yet persistent, tug drew Lauretta to seek God her own way, searching for Him through anything but Christianity. She developed a cafeteria-style spirituality in high school which included a steady income from reading Tarot cards and later investigated several Eastern mystical religions.God gave Lauretta a love of words which eventually led her to a Cistercian monastery to quietly write. God chose this environment bathed in chanted prayers, which intrigued Lauretta, as her introduction to Catholicism’s robust spiritual legacy. Her pithy sense of humor and newfound love of Jesus has given Lauretta a relentless desire to share her journey through books, retreats, and speaking engagements aimed at helping others discover the Hound of Heaven. Guest biography: Named the “Funniest Woman in Georgia” by Southern Living Magazine, Lauretta Hannon is the bestselling author of “The Cracker Queen–A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life.” A documentary about her story, “Raised in the South of Normal,” captured several dozen awards at film festivals across the country. Lauretta has been a syndicated advice columnist in 23 newspapers and a blogger for The Huffington Post. In 2018 she was selected to be a faculty member at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop at The University of Dayton. A Hambidge Fellow, she has completed numerous writing residencies at the Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences as well as a residency at the Lillian E. Smith Center of Piedmont University. As the author of “Images of America: Powder Springs,” she documented the history of a small Georgia town in the midst of transition. She is also a regular contributor to "The Georgia Bulletin," the newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. Supporting and guiding other writers is an integral part of her mission, and her work with incarcerated women and youth has been especially meaningful. Lauretta is a popular speaker and offers writing and self-growth seminars as well as one-on-one consultations for writers and others. She blogs and podcasts at LaurettaHannon.com and Her Front Porch Views podcast is available wherever you like to listen.Resources:Website: LaurettaHannon.comBooks:  "A Priest Walks into a Waffle House: Stories from a Gritty, Grace-Filled Life""The Cracker Queen – A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life""Images of America: Powder Springs"The Erma Bombeck Writers' WorkshopHambidge Center for Creative Arts and SciencesLillian E. Smith Center of Piedmont UniversityThe Georgia Bulletin

  7. Jul 29

    A Life Restored

    Guest: Michael Supak - former drug addict who has recovered his life as a husband, father, and engineerMichael Supak grew up outside Chicago with his parents and older sister. Shy and withdrawn as a child, he discovered running and found his identity as an athlete. Michael never partied, preferring the disciplined life necessary to land a college scholarship competing in Division One track.    It was the summer before college when Michael took his first drink. He’d always believed he wasn’t good enough, and alcohol took away his insecurities. Finally able to gain confidence, Michael drank until he blacked out and began partying to the point where he couldn’t graduate on time. This behavior caused him to lose his NCAA standing, and his athletic career abruptly ended. With his identity stripped, Michael plummeted into full-blown alcohol and drug addiction, spending the next 20 years in and out of jail and rehab facilities and becoming ashamed to the point of suicide.   It was Michael's sister who discovered the faith-based recovery program called Cenacolo, founded by an Italian nun in 1983. There are now 72 houses for men and women in 20 countries. Cenacolo teaches character by challenging our perspectives. Michael shares how the community Cenacolo helped him refocus his priorities by trusting in God, giving him the life he always dreamed of.  Guest biography: Michael Supak was raised Catholic, although faith wasn’t a big part of their lives. His dad was a union electrician, his mom was a nurse, and his sister, Amy, was four years older than Michael. He describes his parents as loving and supportive of everything he and his sister wanted to do. Michael attended Bradley University in Peoria, IL, graduating with a degree in Engineering. His longtime girlfriend, Melissa, believed in him long enough to support him in his recovery, and they are now married with four teenagers. A devout Catholic, Michael devotes his time giving hope to others lost in a world of darkness.Resources:  Community Cenacolo websiteMichael’s interview on “Rise Above with Kevin Lanning” (May 2026)Episode on The Family Room discussing Cenacolo (aired March 29, 2023)Biography of Sr. Elvira Petrozzi

  8. Jul 22

    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

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