Kim and Frank turn the tables and interview one of our most popular hosts, Father Greg Sakowicz. Father Greg discusses his vocation to the priesthood, the priests and pastors that mentored him in his growth as a priest, Renew My Church, and his future as the new Rector of Holy Name Cathedral (and you may be surprised to hear why he is the rector, not the pastor!).

A conversation about "Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy" with Director Leonardo DeFilippis and actress Maria Vargo. Also in studio, Mike Stark, creator of the Bible App, and resources the app offers for those interested in the Bible.

Fr. Francis talks with Chicago Seminarians who will be Ordained Deacons on May 15. They discussed their experiences in seminary and what they were looking forward to as newly ordained Deacons..

Dylan and Theo are talking about the Corporal Works of Mercy this month. Hear from two of St. Joe’s very own freshmen, Matt Pajor and Joe Hinderer, about their work with the poor. Matt talks about how he joined forces with Holy Trinity Mission to provide some of the homeless of Chicago with a much needed but often forgotten item essential during the winter. Joe talks about his experiences of helping the poor in several ways while at St. Joe’s and how that has shaped his world view. Also, hear the big news that Theo and Dylan have to share at the end of the show about The Good Word!

Ever wonder how your parish could become a community filled with men and women who are on fire for Jesus? Deacon Keith and Rachel talk with Sarah Kaczmarek, team member with ALPHA USA, about how ALPHA, an easy to run process for helping people encounter the Lord, can be a catalyst for real change and renewal in your parish.

Can't make it to Krakow? Then listen in on this month's radio show where we sit down with Darius Villalobos and Jennifer Delvaux to discuss how you can be involved in World Youth Day Chicago!

Kim and Frank talk to Sister Rosemary Connelly, the Director of Misericordia Home, Heart of Mercy, about the challenges facing families taking care of children and adults with developmental and other significant physical disabilities, and how Misericordia has provided for these vulnerable family members. She talks about her years as a Sister of Mercy working at Mis, the efforts of some groups to shut down Misericordia, her trip to Springfield to advocate for the residents, and how her faith in God has helped her work. Kim and Frank share their Misericordia experiences.

Sr. Connie Bach and Libby Riggs speak about volunteer opportunities with the "Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ" via the Catholic Volunteer Network. Maya Gomes and Carolina Perez share their expeiriences from the "Pour Fourth" Young Adult Leaders Retreat in March.

This month Dylan and Theo dive into the exciting studies of Catholicism. They not only look at the teachings of our faith, but how Catholicism has impacted literature, philosophy, art, culture, and much more. Hear from Dr. Michael Murphy from Loyola University of Chicago who helped developed the Catholic Studies Minor at Loyola, which engages students in the various subjects influenced by our faith. Theo and Dylan sit down with their brother seminarian, Michael Malucha, who sits on the Student Advisory Board for the Minor. They chat about what they have learned from the minor and from their discussions with other Loyola students about their faith. You won’t want to miss this month’s latest installment of “The Good Word”!

We sit down with Marc Vega from LaSalle Manor and St. Kevin to share some youth ministry ideas you can use in your community in preparation for Easter.

Rachel and Deacon Keith talk with several guests about the Feast of Divine Mercy and its relevance during this special Jubilee.

Frank interviews John and Teri Bosio from happy–together.net about resources parishes can use to help couples strengthen their marriage. John and Teri are the former Family Life Coordinators for the Archdiocese of Kansas City and develop marriage–strengthening programs based on books John has written. John and Teri produced Six Dates for Catholic Couples based on John’s first book: Happy Together: The Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage. His second book, Blessed is Marriage: A Guide to the Beatitudes for Catholic Couples has a video series: The Beatitudes: A Couple’s Path to Greater Joy. John also wrote Why Get Married in the Church and they will soon be releasing The Virtues: Four Dates for Catholic Couples.

The Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago speaks about ECHO, a Theology of the Body Camp. Sister Theresa Sullivan shares an invitation to "Chicago's Got Sisters" for young adult single women curious about religious life. Darius Villalobos talks about Worlk Youth Day and his experience in Poland before the pilgrimage.

Fr. Francis interviews Fr. Carlos Rodriguez about his vocation story.

Dylan and Theo sit down with Sr. Alicia Torres, Franciscan sister of the Eucharist, who was the winner of the Thanksgiving special episode of Food Network’s Chopped. Hear about her adventures on set and what it was like to compete on a national television show. It’s amazing what wonderful and unexpected adventures God takes us on when we trust in Him! Also, hear about the fun that St. Joe’s seminarians cooked up as a special tribute to Sr. Alicia’s victory.

Rachel and Deacon Keith spend time with Fr. Lou Cameli and talk about his new book, Rejoicing in Mercy, [Michael, can you make that title a live link? If so, the url to use would be: https://www.familyministries.org/store/catalog.asp?item=86&category_id=11 ] and reflect on how mercy is central to the message of the Gospel.

In this month’s show, we talk to the campus ministers from Notre Dame College Prep and Sacred Heart Schools of Chicago. Take a listen and hear what engaging Lent activities they are providing to the youth they serve as well as learn some tips to help you figure out what can be done in your ministry during Lent.

Kim and Frank talk with Brian Topping from Paradisus Dei, a lay Catholic ministry dedicated to finding God within the context of marriage and family life. They’re launching a new program, The Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage, for couples and have a unique way of offering this to parishes no matter what their financial situation is.

Clarissa Aljentera talks about "Molehill to Mountaintop". Beth Knobbe talks about Catholic Relief Services and how we can enter into solidarity with others in the world.

Join Theo and Dylan this month as they chat with Fr. Richard Simon, a.k.a. Rev. Know-It-All. Learn how Fr. Simon felt God calling him to the priesthood. Fr. Simon then shares with Dylan and Theo his tips and joys of being both a Pastor and the host of his very own radio show, “Fr. Simon Says.” Finally, hear what it was like to be in the seminary during the 60s from Fr. Simon himself.

Fr. Francis interviews Deacon Pawel Barwikowski, Deacon Dominic Clemente, Deacon Miguel Flores, Deacon Matthew Litak and Deacon Michael Trail about their forthcoming ordination into the priesthood.

Deacon Keith and Rachel talk about why they decided to call the show "Proclaiming Christ", and the role of intercessory prayer in evangelization.

We catch up with the Office of Respect Life and information about the March for Life in Chicago and Washington D.C.. We also hear about the catechist certification pilot program beginning in February 2016.

Kim and Frank talk with Deacon Keith Strohm, Director of the Office for New Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Chicago about the Jubilee of Mercy and gives practical suggestions of how to incorporate aspects of mercy into our daily lives, and into the life of the parish.

Today's show highlights some of the unique ministries with young adults here in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Marty Sellers joins us to talk about Young Catholic Professionals Chicago, and Fernando Rayas speaks to us about the Parish Peace Project.

Fr. Francis interviews Fr. Matt O'Donnell, Pastor of St. Columbanus Church

Join Theo and Dylan as they speak with the Daughters of St. Paul. Hear how Sr. Jackie and Sr. Catherine Roberts responded to God’s invitation to evangelize through the media. Learn how they have been sharing their talents at the Pauline Bookstore on Michigan Ave, and the ministry the Daughters of St. Paul carry out throughout the world. Celebrating their 100th anniversary this past year, learn about their order’s history and inspirational founder, Bl. James Alberione.

We hear from Ryan Rehkamp (OFCYM) talking about Totus Tuus and Bethany Collins (OPJ) talking about Poverty Awareness month in January.

Kim and Frank talk with Kelley Long, a personal financial planner, CPA, and newlywed, about money and how working together to handle finances can bring couples closer together and enrich their marriage.

Today we talk about stewardship, the season of Advent, and the start of the Jubilee Year of Mercy with Annie Scully, Director of the Junior Board for Catholic Charities of Chicago.

Hear from Chicago’s very own Fr. Greg Sakowicz about his journey from the pulpit into the studio. Plus Dylan and Theo get his impressions on Pope Francis and how he has engaged the world through the media. Finally, catch Dylan and Theo’s reactions to the Pope’s visit to America, and how Pope Francis’s example has motivated them.

Deacon Keith and Alane Malicay explore Couples for Christ, a movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. The members have committed themselves to the Lord and to one another so that they may grow in maturity as men and women of God and fulfill their primary vocation of raising up families under the lordship of Jesus Christ and for the service of the Kingdom of God. Guests: Alane Malicay, Young Adult Ministry

We hear more about the new catechist formation program which is being launched with the Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry. Kenneth Velasquez, who is the coordinator of catechist certification, introduces the new program.

Kim and Frank talk with Father Chuck Dahm, a Dominican priest who is the Associate Pastor at St. Pius V in Pilsen in Chicago, about his work in the field of Domestic Violence. They discuss the causes and what the church outreach to families dealing with this can be. (Note: the National Domestic Violence 24 hour hot line is 800-799-7233.)

Reflections on the Year of Mercy with Deacon Keith, director of the Office for New Evangelization, and Jennifer, director of Faith Formation at Holy Name Cathedral.

Why study philosophy? Hear what Ruben Chaidez, a senior at St. Joe’s has to say as he starts his fourth year studying philosophy. Then hear what the experts think. Dylan talks with Fr. James Murphy SJ who teaches philosophy at Loyola and is an accomplished writer. Still not satisfied? Theo and Dylan discuss some compelling reasons for why philosophy is not just important for seminarians, but for everyone!

Fr. Francis talks to Fr. Brad Zamora and Megan Miller about Night Fever

We talk with Julie Welborn, who is the director of Catholic Identity with the Office of Catholic Schools. She tells us more about the Chicago Catechetical Gathering planned for Nov. 13 and 14 at Drury Lane.

In today's show we talk to Fr. David Kelly about the work of Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation. We also speak with Mellissa and Togu, young adults who went on our pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia.

Kim interviews Frank and Sister Emily Brabham, Sister of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa, and Youth Ministry Director at St. Francis Xavier parish in LaGrange, Illinois about their pilgrimage to Philadelphia to the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Mass. Learn what it was like to be with 22,000 families at the WMOF and then with 1,000,000 people trying to attend the Papal Mass. Sister Emily also shares what it’s like to be the youngest sister in her order and how we can support vocations.

Learn how our seminarians are exploring new ways for sharing the Good Word. John Pham, St. Joe’s Digital Content Producer, joins Theo and Dylan to discuss his interest in communications, and how he’s been bringing social media into the seminary. Then, Dr. Don Heider—Dean of the School of Communication at Loyola—talks with Dylan about the communications minor he designed for seminarians. Then hear how Dylan and Theo are developing their own communication skills in creative and interesting ways.

On this month’s show, we discuss the Chicago Catechetical Gathering, formerly know as the Catechetical Conference, and the Catechist Self-Assessment Survey, which is ongoing this September. This assessment tool is something we are asking of all catechists to participate in this month. We invited Jesus DeLeon, Interim Associate Director of the OFCYM and Vicariate II Catechetical Coordinator, onto the show to talk to us about both.

Deacon Keith Strohm and Rachel Espinoza, Director of Children and Family Catechesis at St. Clement Parish, discuss discipleship, the connection of evangelization and catechesis, and the importance of developing a personal relationship with Christ.

Kim interviews Frank about his 31 years of marriage ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago: the changes he’s seen in marriage preparation due to the declining number of marriages, the prevalence of divorce, cohabitation, and other factors, and his vision of the future of marriage in the Catholic church. He shares the changes in PreCana over the years, how technology is being used in marriage preparation, and how this ministry has affected his own marriage.

Hosts: Darius Villalobos and Pablo Padilla. Amanda Thompson, Sister Theresa Sullivan, Sister Stephanie Baliga and Kara Davis share their thoughts on "Chicago's Got Sisters", "World Youth Day Speaker Series", and "The World Meeting of Families".

Theo and Dylan talk about how mentors support us in our lives, and how we are formed to be mentors to others through our own life experiences. Hear from Fr. Peter Snieg, Rector of St. Joseph College Seminary, on how his variety of ministries within the Archdiocese has shaped him to be a mentor to others. Get an insight into spiritual direction from Fr. Bob Flack, SJ about the wonder of walking with someone as a spiritual mentor. Then hear from the priest who walked with our beloved Cardinal George for twelve years of his life, Fr. Dan Flens. Hear about his new assignment and his new role as a mentor to others.

Fr. Francis interviews seminarians Chip Chipman, Jeff Grosich and Robert Ryan

We learn about the Chicago Catholic Scripture School in the Archdiocese. It is a multi-year program helping students learn about Sacred Scripture.

Join us for a wonderful program with guest, Steve Angrisano, composer for Spirit and Song. Steve and his wife, Jenni will be talking about the Catholic Family Celebration that will take place on Saturday, September 5 from 10am-4pm at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. There will be keynotes in English, Spanish and Polish as well as a keynote for teens and workshops for the children. Steve will be talking about his keynote and his work with teens and their parents.

Hosts: Darius Villalobos and Alane Malicay. On today's show, Alane and Darius we will recap the Chicago Theology On Tap season and Final with Jennifer Delvaux from Holy Name Cathedral. We will also discuss the recent issues with Planned Parenthood with Dawn Fitzpatrick from the Respect Life Office and look at ways young adults can advocate for life today.