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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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Ep. 32 The Life of an Apostle of the Sacred Heart of...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/10/14

Today's guest is Sr. Patricia Young, ASCJ. We chat her discernment story, about the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, plus her advice for those needing to make a big decision in life. Enjoy! Follow her on Instagram @sr.patriciaelaine.

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Ep. 32: What Does It Really Mean to Be A Beloved Son...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/09/30

Today's guest is Dr. John Sehorn. Dr. Sehorn is the Academic Dean of the Graduate School of Theology and an Associate Professor of Theology. Dr. Sehorn shares insights into his own conversion story, plus what it means to be a Beloved Son of God. For more content, visit @ lettherebelightwithmary on Instagram.

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Ep. 31 Relationships and Religion with Jackie Angel

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/09/16

Today's guest is Jackie Angel! We chat about her discernment, story, advice for women looking for that special someone, defining gender roles in a relationship and tips for staying in the present moment. Learn more about Jackie and her husband Bobby's ministry here. Enjoy!

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Ep. 30: He asked to suffer for victims of clergy...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/09/02

Welcome back to Let There Be Light! This is an extra exciting kick off to the new season because this show is now available on YouTube. Plus, looking for extra content? You can visit the Let There Be Light YouTube page for new content every Tuesday! Today’s guest is Fr. John Hollowell. Fr. Hollowell was ordained a priest in 2009 for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. He is currently serving as a pastor with Fr. Jonathan Meyer over 4 parishes in Dearborn County, IN. Since the beginning of his

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Ep. 29: The best of the year + what’s to come

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/07/29

1 year of ‘Let There Be Light.’ What a milestone! Thanks for being here. Today, I share an exciting announcement about what’s to come for the next year. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of my favorite conversations. I will see you on September 2nd!

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Ep. 28: What Scripture tells us about God's faithfulness

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/07/15

Today, we welcome back Father Charlie Samson. Fr. Samson was ordained a priest in 2013. He then was sent to Rome to do advanced studies in theology, sacred scripture and biblical and modern languages. He returns to the podcast to talk about praying with Scripture! Fr. Samson shares different methods of prayer and the importance of reading the Bible. He also shares how Scripture is proof of God's goodness and faithfulness. If you find yourself feeling hopeless or doubting God's love, this is

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Ep. 27: Encountering the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/07/01

So often we hear people talk about the heart…he left with a broken heart, do not wear your heart on your sleeve, do not harden your heart. It is safe to say that the heart is powerful. It is a source of love, joy, desires, but also wounds, fears, sadness. I typically forget that Jesus did in fact have a human heart which got me thinking. What do I know about the Sacred Heart of Jesus? So,I called up my very good friend, Deacon Jacob Miller! Deacon Miller is currently a seminarian in formation at

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Ep. 26: From Page to Prayer: The Story Behind “Places...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/06/17

As a television producer, Patrick Murphy has earned six Emmys for his public television documentaries on the history and culture of the American heartland. He is the author of Candy Men: The Story of Switzer’s Licorice, The Irish in St Louis: From Shanty to Lace Curtain, and Places to Pray: Holy Sites in Catholic Missouri.This week, I chat with Patrick about his books, his own conversion story, and his experience traveling to Churches across the State. Following the interview, Nate and I share a

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Ep. 25: Heaven on Earth: Liturgy, Mass and the Angels

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/06/03

Today’s guest is Dr Elizabeth Klein. Dr. Klein is an Associate Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute. She completed her PhD from the University of Notre Dame in 2016, and after holding a postdoctoral position at Notre Dame, she joined the Augustine Institute in 2017. She is the author of Augustine’s Theology of Angels (Cambridge University Press, 2018), God: What Every Catholic Should Know (Ignatius Press; Augustine Institute, 2019), and most recently Angels & Saints: Who They Are and

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Ep. 24: A Priest’s miraculous journey from coma to...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/05/20

Today’s guest is the one and only karaoke priest aka Father Joe Detwiler! Father Joe is the associate pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Wentzville in the St. Louis archdiocese. His path to the priesthood was far from ordinary. Fr. Joe planned to enter the college seminary right after high school, but all of that changed when he and his sister, Cecilia, were in a car accident on July 4, 2010. Both had critical injuries, and it was doubtful they would survive. So, we chat about his road to recovery

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Ep. 23: Learning how to pray with Father Mark-Mary

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/05/06

Today’s guest is Father Mark-Mary Ames! Fr. Mark-Mary is the Director of Communications and the Director of Priestly Studies of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The primary mission of the CFR community is a wholehearted embracing of Jesus Christ and their Holy Father, St. Francis of Assisi. Through their commitment to prayer and contemplation, the study of Sacred Scripture, fidelity to the Church and the sacraments, their fraternal life, and their generous service to others especially the poor,

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Ep. 22: Battling substance abuse and anxiety: How God...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/04/22

Paul Cook is a TV news anchor. Prior to his time on screens, he spent over 20 years in the radio industry. While he’s been a public, media personality for decades, Paul still had his struggles! In his book, “Cooked in LA,” Paul shares an in-depth look at his journey into addiction and recovery. In this week’s episode, we breakdown his story like when he first began his struggle with alcoholism, his time shooting for the stars in LA and working with big names like Ryan Seacrest, to then, facing his

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Episode 21: How virtues can guide us to a path of...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/04/08

What are virtues? How can we grow in virtue? What virtues were we gifted at our baptism? How can we better receive these gifts? Your questions…answered! This week, we welcome Sister John Dominic to the show. We chat all about virtues and how true freedom comes from living a virtuous life. It’s a must listen! For further resources/the virtues quiz, visit here.

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Episode 20: Battle of the Culture: How we choose...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/03/25

Our last episode from Destination Jesus 2025! This week, I welcome Catholic Speaker, Brian Greenfield. Brian shares how his own Faith life formed throughout college. He touches on today’s culture and what it takes to follow Christ. He also opens up about vulnerability, specifically for me. Brian also shares some tips to better open up to the love of God and others. It was lovely! Please enjoy!

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BONUS EPISODE - Navigating Faith in the Hallways:...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/03/11

During our live recordings at Destination Jesus 2025, we thought it might be fun to have the high schoolers take the mic! On this bonus episode, I ask attendees for some insight on their DJ experience. Plus, I ask what living out their Faith looks like in high school. All I have to say is…the future is bright! Special thanks to these students for sharing a bit of their story.

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Episode 19: Always Welcome: Embracing God’s love & mercy

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/03/04

Live from Destination Jesus 2025…PART TWO! On this week’s episode, we chat with Father Richard Doerr. Father Richard is the pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Carmel, Indiana. Father Richard opens up about being the ‘crisis priest.’ He talks about his work with those who struggle with addiction and mental health illnesses. Father Richard touches on the love of God, the Father. Specifically, he shares how merciful God is, especially to those who are hurting. He shares his advice for accepting

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Episode 18: Struggles with a ‘restless heart:’ How...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/02/18

‘Let There Be Light’ hits the road! This interview was done live at Destination Jesus 2025. Our first live guest is Kim Zember! Kim is a speaker, author, missionary and of course, was the emcee for DJ 2025. Kim travels across the globe sharing how we are all called to step into the truth of our identity: children who are boldly beloved by the heart of God the Father! No matter what sins we struggle with or what identity the world tries to place on us, God the Father is calling us to surrender our

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Episode 17: Looking at our Faith through the eyes of...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/02/05

This week, I am joined by the most wonderful and kindest soul, Mary Serafino! Mary is the Communications Manager at the Catholic Leadership Institute where she helps with the formation of priests, bishops, religious, deacons and lay persons. Prior to this, she worked for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary.An active member at the historic Basilica of St. Louis the King, “The Old Cathedral,” Mary is also a catechist in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and is trained to serve infants, toddlers, and children ages

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Episode 16: What 63 days in a Syrian prison taught...

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/01/21

It is a story of resilience, family and faith. Sam Goodwin was attempting to become one of the few people in history to travel to every single country on the planet. During his travels, Goodwin vanished in a supposed safe-zone run by the Kurds on the Turkish border. What followed was an extraordinary fight to bring him home.In this episode, Sam shares how he was able to find his way home. He also recounts his reliance on prayer and how it was God’s intervention that led him home. It is a story of…a

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Ep. 15: Rethinking how Christians view social media

Let There Be Light with Mary Caltrider ·

2025/01/08

New episode, new SEASON! It is good to be back. To kick off season 2, we welcome Sr. Orianne Dyck, FSP. Sr. Orianne grew up in Canada where she was a teacher prior to joining the Daughters of St. Paul. Some might recognize Sr. Orianne from her engaging and inspiring Instagram reels. So, of course, we chat about social media! What it means to be a Christian online? How to have a healthy relationship with social media. Plus, we talk about discernment, and Sr. Orianne shares about her own spiritual

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