RED-C Roundup

244 Peter Herbeck: The Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Host Gene Wilhelm visits with Peter Herbeck, Director of Renewal Ministries and co-host of multiple Catholic television and radio shows, about the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement. Gene and Peter talk about what the movement specifically is and what it specifically is not. They also talk about what the relationship is between the Charismatic Renewal and the Catholic Church, and the historical account of how the movement was founded. Part of the discussion in this episode also focuses on the gifts and charisms of the Holy Spirit. In closing, a conversation is held about the future of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. And remember, when choosing between the values of Heaven and the values of Earth, always Roundup!

243 Dcn. Mike Beauvais and Dr. Thaddeus Romansky: Vatican II - What Did It Say and Why?

On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, host Dcn. Mike Beauvais invited RED-C's Director of Education and Development, Dr. Thaddeus Romansky, to delve into the Second Vatican Council. The sixtieth anniversary of the council's opening is in 2022. They first assessed the historical context that led to the council. A guiding principle of their conversation was that the documents produced by the council are the council. Therefore, they gave brief overviews of its four constitutions: Sacrosanctum Concilium, Lumen Gentium, Dei Verbum, and Gaudium et Spes. Today’s episode is the first of many steps that our RED-C Apostolate will take this year to increase our listeners' understanding of the Second Vatican Council.

 

If you would like to read the constitutions for yourself, we highly recommend The Word on Fire Vatican II Collection, which can be purchased here: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/vaticanii or you can read them at the Vatican website. Stay tuned to RED-C Radio and to our Facebook page for announcement of our Lenten book study on the documents of Vatican II and register to participate.

 

Remember, when choosing between the values of Heaven and the values of Earth, always Roundup!

242 Sean Carney: What to Say When

Host Pam Marvin interviews co-founder and President of 40 Days for Life Sean Carney about his newest book release, What to Say When.  From "forced birth" to gender to "shout your abortion", much has changed since abortion was legalized in 1973, yet it remains the most controversial issue of our time. What to Say When equips the reader with proven approaches from the front-lines to help you know exactly what to say (and not say) when abortion comes up; balance converting hearts vs. winning arguments; navigate the changing and bizarre new ways abortion is promoted; and go on offense and stay on topic when defending life.  Pam and Sean also talk about the local beginnings of the 40DFL movement and how it has grown throughout the entire world.  Recent and upcoming news developments are also discussed and the impact that these will have on the pro-life movement in the near furture.

241 Jason and Amanda Kirklin: Amazing Conversion Story

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, Judy Comeaux warmly welcomed Jason and Amanda Kirklin into the RED-C Catholic Radio studios. They shared the basic outline of their conversion to Catholicism last year after several years of discernment and dialogue. They are now faithful listeners to RED-C Catholic Radio in Waco and our programming played a significant role in the story. Listen for the whole story and especially to how Jason and Amanda navigated the decision in the context of their marriage relationship. It is an inspiring example of trust, sacrifice, and faith. Remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

240 Anthony DeStefano: Children‘s Books and Life

Host Gene Wilhelm visits with Anthony DeStefano about his two new books for children (ages 3 to 103 as the author quips) and their families, Joseph’s Donkey and The Beggar and the Bluebird.  Both Gene and Anthony discuss how the deeper theme in the books is about death and resurrection, and the great things that come in life through the many deaths and resurrections that we all experience.  The books at their core are about finding Jesus, which can be difficult to do in our busy lives and during the Advent season.  This engaging conversation about the books and the personal life of their author is one for all ages, as are the books of author, Anthony DeStefano. 

239 Elizabeth Lev: The Silent Knight A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art

Deacon Mike Beauvais interviews Elizabeth Lev about her book, The Silent Knight A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art.  Deacon Mike asks his favorite questions about the art in her book that intrigues him most, but he also gives a general review in his discussion with Elizabeth.  The Silent Knight explores and chronicles the remarkable rise of Joseph’s iconography through masterpieces by some of history’s greatest artists. Each chapter of this book reveals a different facet of Joseph, contextualized in the history, spirituality, or controversy of the age, and demonstrates how artists applied their creative talents to communicate Joseph’s intercessory power to their audiences. This fascinating interview is a fitting one for the final week of The Year of St. Joseph!

238 Beth Cowles: Discovering the Liturgical Calendar

On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, host Judy Comeaux spoke with John Pisciotta, founder of Pro-Life Waco (PLW). He invited listeners to attend their Rise Up Waco event on Saturday, November 27 from 8-10 AM; to join PLW every fourth Saturday for prayer and witness in front of Planned Parenthood; and to participate in 40 Days for Life's "mini-40 Days" campaign on November 30 and December to pray in advance of oral arguments in the Dobbs case at the United States Supreme Court. You can find more information about all the work of PLW at www.prolifewaco.com.

In the second part of the show, Judy welcomed a good friend, Beth Cowles, a veteran director of religious education and graduate of Franciscan University's graduate school of catechetics. She and Judy took listeners through the historical development of the Catholic Church's liturgical calendar, especially highlighting how biblical it is and how it is yet another way in which Christianity fulfills the beliefs and practices of ancient Judaism. Judy and Beth concluded with an overview of the purposes and practices of Advent, which begins this Sunday, November 28. Beth and her husband, Kristofer, run the non-profit faith formation apostolate, Holy Owned and Operated, and produce the weekly podcast "On the Road to Perfection." You can find out more and sign up for her weekly mass preparation email at their website, www.holyownedandoperated.com. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

237 Life as a Deacon: Deacon Mark Olivieri

Host Pam Marvin interviews Deacon Mark Olivieri about his early life and call to the diaconate 5 years prior. Throughout the interview they wove in the virtue of humility,  how that plays out in both of their lives, and a practical tool to increase in our humility.  Deacon Mark spoke about the tsunami of grace that flooded his life when he said yes to his vocation as deacon. He also spoke about Ignatian Spirituality silent retreats, which he now leads at his local parish. Deacon Mark also spoke about his and his wife’s ministry of marriage preparation, his involvement in prison ministry, spiritual direction, and about his recent homily on the end times and preparing for our death by the way that we live.