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Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider

Every year, the world seems to go faster. Noise floods our earbuds, and perfectly pictured people flood our timelines. In a culture of influence, you can find a ‘solution’ for this on every corner. Still, these ‘solutions’ also fail us. "Let There Be Light" hopes to answer questions like: “how do I find purpose?” or “can there really be peace in the brokenness?” Hosted by journalist Mary Caltrider, this podcast goes beyond her usual 3 minute stories. By talking with vowed religious and inspirations,

religion & spirituality

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Episode 14: Finding the blessings in a cancer...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/12/03

Deacon Rick has been a teacher, coach, athletic director, and principal throughout Catholic schools for over 30 years! And now, he serves as President of St. Theodore Guerin High School in Indianapolis.We chat about why God needs storytellers, how to be a better storyteller, and also the importance of vulnerability. We discuss how we can find power in our own stories. Deacon Rick shares about his wife’s cancer diagnosis and the blessings they have found from it as a family. Deacon Rick is also

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Episode 13: Breaking down Exorcisms, and what to know...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/11/19

Do exorcisms still happen today? How do you differentiate possession from mental health disorders? How can you protect yourself from evil? Class is in session! This week's episode, Mary chats with Jane Guenther. Jane is the Director at the Catholic Renewal Center for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Her role includes promoting the Holy Spirit. However, it also includes handling all incoming requests for exorcisms. Jane is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the supernatural...making this...a MUST

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Ep 12: How to better hear God's voice and receive His...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/11/05

I am so pleased to welcome...Sister M. Karolyn Nunes! Sister first entered the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George in 2005. A native of Rhode Island, she is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville having received a Bachelor’s degree in Theology with a concentration in Religious Education and a Masters in Evangelization. Over the past 17 years, she has worked in the field of youth ministry in parishes and schools in Tennessee, Illinois, New Jersey, and Kansas. She currently is

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Ep. 11: From atheist to Catholic, how the Eucharist...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/10/22

Let's talk about THE EUCHARIST! Dr. Feingold is a Professor of Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is the author of The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion (2018); Faith Comes from What Is Heard: An Introduction to Fundamental Theology (2016); a three-volume series entitled The Mystery of Israel and the Church (2010); and The Natural Desire to See God According to St. Thomas Aquinas and His Interpreters (2010). OH! Did I mention he actually grew up

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Ep. 10: Overworked? Burnt out? The Bread Monk's...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/10/08

Have you ever thought...if only I was a monk hidden in a cave, THEN I could be holy? Or, have you wondered how could you possibly praise God when you spend your days at a 9-5 job? Are you feeling exhausted and stuck in the monotony of life? Well, that’s what you can learn from…the Bread Monk! Father Dominic Garramone is a monk of Saint Bede Abbey in Peru IL where he is the chaplain. He certainly wears a lot of hats from monk to educator to baker and tv host! He was the host of the PBS cooking show

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Episode 9: Healing the wounds of our hearts with...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/09/24

Today's guest is an absolute dream come true! Stasi Eldredge. Stasi is a New York Times Best-Selling author who is most known for her book, "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul." "Captivating" has sold over 3 millions copies across the globe. In the episode, Stasi shares her incredible testimony about finding God after a life of drugs and partying. She also shares how we all carry wounds in our hearts and how to heal those wounds. She chats about the

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Episode 8: Why does God allow suffering and how can...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/09/10

BOILER UP. HAMMER DOWN. HAIL PURDUE! What a joy it was to be reunited with the previous pastor of St. Tom's at Purdue University, Father Patrick Baikauskas. Do not worry IU fans...you will enjoy this episode, too! Father Patrick is now the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and serves as the Director of the Center for Community Engagement at the Aquinas Institute of Theology. He shares about his journey to becoming a priest. In fact, he found his vocation much later in life after a

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Episode 7: Growing in confidence in what you believe,...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/08/27

This week, I interview Brian Miller. Brian is the Director of Evangelization and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He has a master’s degrees in Theology from the Augustine Institute in Colorado. More recently, you can find Brian behind the mic for, "GO & MAKE." The archdiocese of St. Louis’s podcast that brings weekly content on evangelization and mission for everyday life. So of course, we chat evangelization, but also, how the journey with Christ is not always easy,

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Episode 6: How to Experience "Real Life with Mary"

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/08/13

Today, we welcome Kelsey Gillespy to Let There Be Light! When Kelsey first became a mom, she was an ESPN Academic All-American and an award-winning writer. After having her first child, however, Kelsey discovered that motherhood was by far the most difficult thing she had ever done. Now five (soon to be six) babies later, she has found that being a mother can be beautiful and fulfilling, and a lil messy and chaotic. She is the author of In The Trenches, a book that shares how the daily grind of

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Episode 5: So...what is so sacred about Sacred...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/07/30

Class is in session! On episode 5, I talk with the Sacred Scripture expert, Father Charlie Samson. Fr. Samson was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of St. Louis in 2013. He then was sent to Rome to do advanced studies in theology, Sacred Scripture, and Biblical and modern languages. He now teaches Scripture at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. So, yes. We chat about the Bible! Best practices to study the Bible, the history and authorship, and even how to better understand God's love through the

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Episode 4: Letting go of perfectionism with Colleen...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/07/16

For episode 4, I had the honor of interviewing Colleen Carroll Campbell. Colleen is an award-winning author, print and broadcast journalist and former presidential speech writer for President George W. Bush. Her books include her critically acclaimed journalistic study, "The New Faithful," her spiritual memoir, "My Sisters the Saints," and finally her award-winning release, "The Heart of Perfection: How the Saints Taught Me to Trade My Dream of Perfect for God's."

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Episode 3: How to better navigate change in our lives

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/07/09

Would you stop for the stranger pulled on the side of the road? Are you being called to change? Or perhaps needing to give something up? On episode 3, I interview Father Chris Martin. Father Martin is a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis where he serves as the vicar for Parish Mission and Vitality. He shares his experience with change, and how to navigate change in our lives. We also chat about being present to others, and finding God in our trials. Want to keep up with the show beyond the

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Episode 2: How to find hope in the darkness

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/06/18

On episode 2, I welcome my very dear friend, Sister Margaret Michael from the Daughters of St. Paul (AKA the #media nuns!). We chat about how to live hopeful lives, detaching from worrying, and discerning the desires of our heart. Sister Margaret Michael also shares her own experience with grief and suffering. This episode truly does find...beauty in the broken! Enjoy!

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Episode 1: How spirituality plays a role in our...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/06/04

It is safe to say that I could not have asked for a better first guest! Father Conor Sullivan is a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis as well as a licensed psychologist providing services both to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and the Archdiocese of St. Louis. We chat techniques when battling both depression and anxiety as well as tools for mindfulness. Fr. Conor also shares how spirituality plays a role in our mental health, and how it can be a real 'super power.' He gives a look into his own

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Introduction

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2024/05/29

Hi, my name is Mary! I am a TV News Anchor with a passion for 'good news.' Still, in the fast paced world of live television, I find myself wanting to go beyond the usual 3 minute interviews. Enter Let There Be Light. I hope you join me on this new adventure. Happy listening!

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