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Wake Up!

Catholic Community Radio

Every weekday morning, join your friends from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and The Gulf South for a discussion of news, events, and living the Gospel, all from a Catholic, faith-filled perspective.

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Wake Up! 11/13/2025: Pope Leo XIV Apostolic Letter |...

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2025/11/13

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, talks about how he’s addressing his school leaders on Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Letter on education. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about typical obstacles to gratitude and a joyful relationship with God. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, executive producer of the film, Triumph of the Heart, a captivating movie on St. Maximilian Kolbe joins us.

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Wake Up! 11/12/2025: Gospel Reflection | Memento Mori...

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2025/11/12

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us details on stories found in this week’s Clarion Herald issue. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the theology of reflecting on our death as Catholics.

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Wake Up! 11/11/2025: Catholic Schools | God Made Me...

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2025/11/11

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Assistant Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. Hannah Elaine, author of the book God Made Me Good talks about her new children's book. Jason Gale, Vice President of Content and Production at TAN Books, talks about No Greater Love: The True Meaning of Martyrdom.

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Wake Up! 11/10/2025: Fran U Update | Raising a...

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2025/11/10

We're joined with Martin Aucoin, Vice President of Admission at Fran U in Baton Rouge. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter joins us. Michael Lichens, author, talks about the book "The World of Jesus’ Apparitions" by Wincenty Laszewski.

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Wake Up! 11/7/2025: Knights of Columbus | Catholic...

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2025/11/07

We're joined with Eric Miller with the LA Knights of Columbus. Gabriel Nehrbass, Catholic revert, talks about his story back to the faith. Jennifer Stavinoha, author, talks about her book, Sacred Chaos: Finding Joy and Jesus in the Messiness of Motherhood.

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Wake Up! 11/5/2025: From Sinai to Rome | Communion of...

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2025/11/05

We're joined with Dr. Gavin D'Costa, coeditor, From Sinai to Rome: Jewish Identity in the Catholic Church.Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Communion of Saints and their witness of hope. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, with Catholic 101 segment discusses the significance of the Feast of Christ the King.

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Wake Up! 11/4/2025: Purgatory | St. Vincent de Paul...

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2025/11/04

We're joined with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, he discussed questions about purgatory. Michael Acaldo, National CEO of Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, provided updates. Dr. Abigail Favale, author, Our Lady of the Sign, a novel dove into her book.

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Wake Up! 11/3/2025: Diocesan Update | Way of Love |...

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2025/11/03

We're joined with Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, dives into his book. Marie Miller, Catholic artist, talks about her presentation of reflection and songs called The Way of Love with the relics of St. Therese in Lafayette.

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Wake Up! 10/31/2025: Grand Coteau Retreats | CMA NOLA...

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2025/10/31

We're joined with Fr. Patrick Hough, SJ, Executive Director of Grand Coteau Retreats, talks about the retreat center. Dr. Michael Brands, resident physician at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and member of the CMA NOLA Guild, talks about the guild and how his faith influences his work. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, gives us a sneak peak of what readers will find in this week’s Gulf Pine Catholic.

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Wake Up! 10/30/2025: Hurricane Melissa Relief |...

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2025/10/30

We're joined by Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life joins us with Pro-Life Persuasion segment, talked about assisted suicide. What is our response as a pro life community? Robert Penette Jr., regional leader, Caribbean regions, for Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about Cross Catholic Outreach’s Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. Mat Grau is the former Alumni Director at Jesuit high school and is the chief planner/organizer of the Hope and Harmony concert at Loyola University New

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Wake Up! 10/29/2025: Clarion Herald | Gregorian Chant...

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2025/10/29

We're joined with Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us a sneak peek of what readers will find in this week’s Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen, Chant specialist and Dr. Jim Jordan, sheet music editor with Paraclete Press talks about Gregorian Chant. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks

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Wake Up! 10/28/2025: Belmont Abbey College | Amazing...

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2025/10/28

We're joined with Dr. Joseph Wysocki, the Interim President and Provost of Belmont Abbey College, he talked about the university leading in Catholic higher education. Tim Glemkowski is the Executive Director of Amazing Parish, talked about new leadership summit and vision to form effective parish leaders. Sunnie Johnson-Laine, CEO of SVDPBR provides monthly update

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Wake Up! 10/27/2025: Did Jesus Sin by Weeping? |...

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2025/10/27

We're joined with Jacob Gillick, writer, talks about Jesus and his emotions from his new article on Catholic Exchange titled: Did Jesus Sin by Weeping? Kevin Wells, author and speaker, talks about his upcoming event at Most Blessed Sacrament in Baton Rouge. Dr. David Whidden, Theology teacher at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in Baton Rouge joins us for a theology lesson.

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Wake Up! 10/24/2025: Encountering Signs of Faith |...

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2025/10/24

We're joined with Allison Gingras, author, brings a powerful story of faith, family, and the beauty of responding to God’s call in her new book Encountering Signs of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God. John C. Krueger is an entrepreneur, author, and musician, he talks about how young Catholics are making a comeback in their faith in his new book Dwelt Among Us: America’s Catholic Comeback. Lorie Graham, Registered Nurse at Women’s New Life

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Wake Up! 10/23/2025: Christ-Centered Coaching |...

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2025/10/23

We're joined with Rachael Popcak Isaac, pastoral counselor, talks about Christ-centered coaching for elite athletes and high-pressure professionals. Dr. George Delgado, talks about the abortion pill reversal and revealing details in his new book Abortion Pill Reversal: A Second Chance at Choice. Lynn Woods Schonberg, member of Missionaries of St. Therese, talks about Missionaries of St. Therese Rose Petal Social Luncheon and milestone anniversary.

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Wake Up! 10/22/2025: Festival of the Lake | The Road...

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2025/10/22

We're joined with Kenzie Cardella, Festival of the Lake Spokesperson, talks about the fun-filled event in Mandeville. Rebecca Wildsmith, talks about her father’s book, The Road to Bethlehem, and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.

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Wake Up! 10/21/2025: Night Prayer for Children |...

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2025/10/21

We're joined with Gwyneth Thompson Briggs, illustrator of the children’s book, A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children, Jason Gale, VP of Content and Production at TAN Books, talks about Lectio Divina with the Spiritual Masters: The Gospel of Matthew with St. John Chrysostom and Tim Hill, head coach at Well-Ordered Family, talks about TAN Books' new app: TAN Digital.

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Wake Up! 10/20/2025: G.K. Chesterton | Saint Thérèse...

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2025/10/20

We're joined with Dale Ahlquist, author, I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G.K. Chesterton, Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter and Suzie Andres, author of the book A Shower of Roses: The Most Beautiful Miracles of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux provide insights on their publications.

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Wake Up! 10/17/2025: Emotional Intelligence | There...

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2025/10/17

We're joined by Greg Schlueter, author, speaker and movement leader, talks about emotional intelligence. Kelly Luong, author, talks about her book There Is No Saint Named Kelly and Kris Frank, author, talks about his book Embracing Hope in Christ: Just a Minute Mediations.

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Wake Up! 10/16/2025: Joie De Vivre Festival | Engage...

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2025/10/16

We're joined with Danny Fitzpatrick with the SL9 Art Society as he talks about the Joie De Vivre Louisiana Arts and Culture Festival. Brandon Duncan, Marketing Evangelist with eCatholic will talk about The ENGAGE Virtual Summit, and Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of Praying with the Saints: An Inspired Collection of Holy Wisdom joins us.

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