RED-C Roundup

202 Roundtable Discussion: In the Face of Scandal, Why Remain Catholic?

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, host Judy Comeaux led a roundtable discussion aimed at answering the very real question many of us ask when confronted with the infidelity of priests and Catholic lay leaders: Why should I remain? Using Fr. Mike Schmitz's excellent episode from his own podcast with Ascension Presents as a starting point, "Why You Can't Put Your Faith in People," the Roundup participants explained the necessity, even in the face of real distress and hurt from scandal, that each of have to ground our Faith not on the example of others, but on the Truth of the Church's Tradition and Magisterium. We must remember that the grace communicated through the Sacraments are not dependent on the holiness of the minister. And we must put the onus on ourselves to offer the most upright example possible even as we are realistic about the examples given to us by others. In this we are heeding our Lord's command to concentrate more on the beam in our own eye than on the splinter in our neighbor's. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. And remember to go out and love your neighbor. 

201 Dennis Daniel: Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men

On Wednesday, February 10, host Gene Wilhelm started the show with a beautiful prayer to St. Joseph, then talked about St. José Luis Sánchez del Rio, a young Mexican Cristero who was put to death by government officials because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith. In the second segment of the show, Gene spoke with Dennis Daniel, the Executive Director for Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men, about this men’s fellowship. The Mission of the Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men (CTFCM) is to help men become stronger disciples of Christ. Check out centexcatholic.com to learn more. This is a year for rebuilding the ministry, as the effects of COVID and other outside sources have influenced its operation and events. This year, the CTFCM Conference will be held in person with limited attendance but will also be available virtually. You can sign up for the men’s conference here, which will be held on February 20, 2021 at St. William Catholic Church in Round Rock. Also, Dennis and the CTFCM have been instrumental in creating a home for free, Catholic video content through Heroic Men. Men, this episode is for you!

200 Peter Kwasniewski & Fr. Edward Looney: Reverence for the Eucharist

On Wednesday, February 3, Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with two different guests in the second segment of the show. Peter Kwasniewski joined to discuss his new book, The Holy Bread of Eternal Life. The hope of reading this book is that people will gain or rediscover a new reverence for the Eucharist. You can purchase The Holy Bread of Eternal Life at Sophia Institute Press. The second guest was Fr. Edward Looney who discussed his book Meditations After Holy Communion, which was also published through Sophia Institute Press. Fr. Edward talked about the significance of what we do after we receive Holy Communion, and his goal through this book is to strengthen peoples’ relationship with God. This was a great follow up to Peter’s discussion with Deacon Mike! When considering the many ways in which you might share your time, talent and treasure with the people of God, always round up!

199 Tom Peterson: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness

On Wednesday, January 27, host Judy Comeaux talked with Tom Peterson, Catholic Author and host of the TV series, Catholics Come Home. They discussed his most recent book written with Ryan Hanning, PhD, The Willpower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness. You can check out the book here! Tom said if we know who we are and how we are wired, we can come to truly understand and strive for the life God wants us to live, and thus, achieve a lasting happiness even on this side of Heaven! This book is all about getting rid of tough things in our lives that steal our happiness. Listen in for a great conversation!

198 Patriotic Rosary

In this episode on Wednesday, January 20, listen to and join Pam and the RED-C Team as they prayed a beautiful Patriotic Rosary for this Inauguration Day!

197 Brien Smith: Money Management within a Catholic Ethic

On Wednesday, January 13, in the first part of the show John Pisciotta of Waco was on to talk about Pro-Life Waco. In the second half, host Gene Wilhelm spoke with Brien Smith, CEO of Spirit Financial Advisors about investing and money management within a Catholic ethic. Brien has been in the financial advising industry for almost 33 years. He is now a fiduciary financial advisor, someone who is legally required to act in their clients' best interests when offering investment advice and managing portfolios. This is a great conversation about the importance of financial planning! You can check out Traditions Wealth Advisors website here. Listen to this episode to learn about smart financial planning, and find out who needs a financial planner!

196 David & Jaclyn Warren: Brilliant

In the first part of the show on Wednesday, January 6, Deacon Mike Beauvais talked a little about his devotion to St. Joseph, as 2021 was declared by Pope Francis as the first Year of St. Joseph. In the second segment, David and Jaclyn Warren joined to talk about their book Brilliant Dr. Chris Baglow sums up the book well with this quote from the forward: “[These] stories show us that intelligence and faith, science and holiness, do go together. In fact, they are made for each other.” David did the writing for the book and his wife, Jaclyn, illustrated it. What sparked their motivation to write the book was learning that some students of David’s as well as a young family member thought that one couldn’t both believe in God and create scientific knowledge. From that, they were inspired to write a book aimed at children that demonstrated one can be a faithful Catholic and a legitimate scientist. The book showcases faithful Catholics throughout the years who were also scientists, mathematicians, and just extremely smart people. They married their faith to the sciences. You can check out the book here. Listen to the episode for a great conversation and remember, when considering the many ways in which you might share your time, talents, and treasure with the people of God, always round up!

195 Megan Silas: St. Joseph

On Wednesday, December 30, Megan Silas joined host Pam Marvin and in the first part of the show they talked about the Holy Family and St. Joseph’s role as father to Jesus and spouse to Mary, as well as the mission behind RED-C Catholic Radio, which is to continue to educate the Domestic Church with the beauty and truth of the Catholic Faith. In the second half of the show, Megan and Pam continued their discussion about St. Joseph, as 2021 was declared by Pope Francis the Year of St. Joseph! This year marks the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph as Patron of the Catholic Church. Megan shared a story about when she was a new convert to Catholicism and prayed a Novena to St. Joseph and her prayer was answered! - (you have to listen to see what she prayed for!) Pam also shared how St. Joseph has worked in her and her family’s life as well! Is St. Joseph your spiritual father? Do you run to him as such? Tune into this great episode to learn a little more about St. Joseph and his Holy significance in our Catholic Faith. Now go and love your neighbor!