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The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing Catholic communities in Texas. On Lights, Catholic, Action!, we are going beyond the pews to bring you stories of faith and conversion from the Diocese of Fort Worth. Join host Sissel Anderson every Tuesday for inspiring conversations on life, faith, and community.

  1. 2D AGO

    Season 2 Episode 30: Building robots, building futures

    In this episode, meet the Robovikes—Nolan Catholic High School’s robotics team—who race against the clock each season to design, build, and compete with a 130-pound robot while learning real-world engineering, teamwork, and leadership along the way. From the workshop to international competitions, these students share how robotics is shaping their futures in STEM and showing how faith, creativity, and perseverance can power innovation.

    30 min

  2. MAR 10

    Season 2 Episode 29: Behind the Formation of Deacons

    Born and raised in Colombia, Paola Quintero-Araujo never imagined that a journey that began in dental school would lead her to help form future deacons for the Church—but along the way, God quietly redirected her path through unexpected encounters, ministry, and a call to serve. In this episode, she shares her powerful faith journey and gives a behind-the-scenes look at how men discern and prepare for the permanent diaconate, revealing the deep spiritual formation behind this sometimes-misunderstood vocation.

    52 min

  3. MAR 3

    Season 2 Episode 28: Charity that Changes Lives

    Heather Reynolds, CCFW CEO and President, and Beth Kwasny, CCFW board member, share how Catholic Charities Fort Worth is transforming lives across 28 counties—not just by meeting urgent needs, but by walking with families for years on their journey out of poverty. From innovative research partnerships to hands-on case management and parish collaboration, they reveal why fighting poverty is far more complex than it seems—and how every Catholic has a role to play.

    42 min

  4. FEB 24

    Season 2 Episode 27: A Catholic Detective’s Mission to End Modern Slavery

    On this episode, Detective Maria Orand of the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Force shares what it’s really like to confront modern-day slavery in our own backyard—and how daily prayer helps her see the image of God in both victims and offenders. From the front lines of some of Fort Worth’s darkest cases to serving faithfully in her parish, Detective Maria reveals how faith, service, and courage come together in a calling that’s as heartbreaking as it is hope-filled.

    44 min

  5. FEB 17

    Season 2 Episode 26: Falling in love with scripture again

    In this episode, Dr. Scott Hahn reflects on 40 years of Catholic faith, sharing how Scripture, the Eucharist, and a renewed hunger for the Bible are transforming hearts across the Church. From the explosive growth of biblical literacy to the joy of welcoming his 26th grandchild, Hahn offers a hopeful, deeply personal look at why now may be one of the most exciting times to be Catholic.

    20 min

  6. FEB 10

    Season 2 Episode 25: Faith, Fire, and Molten Glass

    From building massive glass installations around the world to creating Christmas traditions for local families, this episode reveals how art can draw people closer to meaning, wonder, and God. A glassblower, architect, and devout Catholic, David Gappa shares how molten glass, daily prayer, and family life came together to shape a vocation that blends faith, beauty, and craftsmanship in unexpected ways.  Learn more about David's work at https://vetroartglass.com/

    34 min

  7. FEB 3

    Season 2 Episode 24: Memento Mori, Catholic Style

    'Memento mori', what does that mean? Estate-planning attorney Jenna Lusk—raised Catholic and formed at Texas A&M’s St. Mary community — explains how Memento Mori and good preparation (wills, powers of attorney, clear communication) spare families real heartache and reflect a life of faith. She also shares ways young adults can build Catholic community in Fort Worth (from personal invitations to post-Mass hangouts and monthly potlucks).

    43 min

  8. JAN 27

    Season 2 Episode 23: From Skeptic to Believer

    Author and speaker Tim Francis shares how a mother’s relentless prayers pulled him from addiction and a Protestant mega-church back to Catholicism—through hard evidence, debates in his living room, and a startling documentary on modern miracles that ignited his belief in the Eucharist. Now a nationwide speaker, he explains practical ways to “pray the Mass,” why daily sacraments change lives, and how his parish missions spark real returns to Confession, Adoration, and Sunday worship.

    53 min
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The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing Catholic communities in Texas. On Lights, Catholic, Action!, we are going beyond the pews to bring you stories of faith and conversion from the Diocese of Fort Worth. Join host Sissel Anderson every Tuesday for inspiring conversations on life, faith, and community.

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  • Creator
    Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
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