R U Inspired?

Mass Confusion Sitcom Pilot

2011-11-25T11:00:00.000-06:00

Are you looking to laugh-out-loud with your family and friends? Then watch the pilot for the new sitcom at CatholicTV:

I LOL'd during the sitcom pilot. We defiantly need more family-friendly Catholic sitcoms like this. I'll be praying for the success of the Mass Confusion pilot and for CatholicTV. And, of course sharing a link with my social media friends and in-person friends and family!

Tune in when the pilot for the first-ever Catholic sitcom premieres on the CatholicTV Network on Thursday, November 24 at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern). More importantly, help get the word out to your friends and family. When the pilot appears at www.CatholicTV.com/Mass-Confusion, send the link to everyone you know. Post about it on Facebook and Twitter. Ask your pastor to include information about it in your parish bulletin.

Greg and Jennifer Willits, co-hosts of The Catholics Next Door, a daily three-hour talk show on SiriusXM’s The Catholic Channel 129 and Mac and Katherine Barron from Catholics in a Small Town blog wrote the pilot of Mass Confusion and star in it with their families.

Pilot | Watch On-Demand at CatholicTV.com

CatholicTV brings "Mass Confusion" to the Masses

2011-10-29T11:03:00.002-05:00

America's Catholic Television Network has filmed the first Catholic Sitcom and a first in Catholic Media. The title is called "Mass Confusion" and it will star Greg and Jennifer Willits from The Catholics Next Door radio show on SirusXM radio and Mac & Katherine Barron from Catholic In A Small Town podcast on SQPN.com.

This Catholic sitcom is a family-friendly. Its a hilarious show that is revolves around two Catholic families and takes place in Atlanta, Georgia. "Mass Confusion" will be premiering world-wide on November 24th, 2011 at 8:30pm EST (that's 7:30pm CST) on a TV/Computer/iPad/iPhone/SmartPhone near you!

If you would like more family friendly entertainment like this, then can help CatholicTV bring this sitcom to more people by sharing this sitcom with everyone that you know. This is a show that you can show with your entire family. So, be sure to mark your calendars for Nov. 24th at 8:30pm EST (7:30pm CST) and tell your family and friends. Help us to spread this Catholic sitcom with others by sharing the "Mass Confusion" trailer on your Facebook page, twitter, other social media outlets, email and tell others at your schools and parishes!

To get a feel of this Catholic sitcom, then you have to watch the trailer below for the "Mass Confusion" sitcom pilot:

Link to "Mass Confusion" Trailer.

[This post was originally published at Live WTL Ministries.]

Catholic Radio

2011-10-18T16:51:00.000-05:00

Check out the following EWTN program, Life on the Rock about the Catholic Radio Conference and Catholic Radio:

Sacraments 101: Eucharist (how we receive)

2011-10-11T06:31:00.000-05:00

Check out this video from BustedHalo.com about the sacrament of the Eucharist and how we as Catholic-Christians receive.

More information about this video, visit BustedHalo.com.

Sacraments 101: Baptism (why we baptize)

2011-10-03T20:17:00.002-05:00

Check out this video on Baptism from BustedHalo.com:

Why, exactly, do Catholics have the practice of baptizing infants?

What is the purpose of baptism and who can celebrate the sacrament of Baptism?

Do the godparents of our child need to be married to each other?

These are questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared for those who’d like an introduction or refresher course on these important, tangible Catholic experiences of God.

Baptism is the beginning of the sacramental life of the Church. So, let’s begin… --Quoted Source from BustedHalo.com.

Comment on this post to share your thoughts on the sacrament of Baptism.

What is World Youth Day?

2011-08-15T19:11:00.000-05:00

Check out the following two minute video from Busted Halo about World Youth Day that is occurring this week in Madrid, Spain:

Casting Crowns: Courageous Music video

2011-06-25T12:30:00.001-05:00

Check out this new music video from the band Casting Crowns. The song is "Courageous" and is featured in the upcoming movie with the same title, Courageous.

Check out the trailer for the upcoming movie, Courageous:

Pentecost in Two Minutes

2011-06-09T16:00:00.007-05:00

Check out this short video from BustedHalo.com to learn more about what and when Pentecost is.

Pentecost in Two Minutes Video From Busted Halo:

Feel free to add your comments on this blog post with your thoughts or reflections on Pentecost.

This Show Is Going on Hiatus

2011-06-07T23:07:00.001-05:00

Dear Listeners of the RUInspired college radio show,

   This college radio show is going on hiatus for a while... Since I got promoted as Station Director for WRBC the blaze from the Fall 2011 to Spring 2012, I've made the decision to put this show on hold.

   But don't worry because I will still be producing the Special Chronicles Podcast show at SpecialChronicles.com and we may even syndicate some of the content on WRBC radio (more details to come). I'll be sure to post updates on the show's Facebook Group, tweet updates on twitter, @RUInspired and here on the RUInspired blog.

   I will certainly miss being a DJ and hosting this show, but will looking forward to the opportunity of Station Director. (And perhaps who knows, I may come back in the future.)

God bless,
Daniel
Host/DJ, RUInspired Show - WRBC The Blaze Radio

Beatification of John Paul II

2011-04-30T09:16:00.000-05:00

As many of you know, on May 1, 2011, Pope John Paul II will be beatified. I invite you to visit http://beatification.sqpn.com for testimonies and news about his beautification.

In the days leading up to his beatification, SQPN invites you to let the world know what John Paul II meant to you personally. What was his impact on your life, your faith, your vocation? Did you ever see him in person? How do you remember him?

I encourage you to join us by recording a short video testimony, uploading it to YouTube and then sending SQPN a link so they can showcase John Paul II's testimonies:

Record your (short) video testimony with your webcam, mobile phone or camera
Upload it to YouTube
Send SQPN the link at beatification@sqpn.com

John Paul II was an incredible person and Pope. Let's show the world what John Paul II personally means to us.

Holy Week in Two Minutes

2011-04-16T22:06:00.003-05:00

As many are aware that this Sunday, April 17th is Palm Sunday which begins Holy Week. If you wonder why Catholics wave those palms on Palm Sunday or why on Holy Thursday they wash each other's feet or on Good Friday why they kiss a cross, then you've come to the right place!

Check out this video from Busted Halo that briefly describes Holy Week in 2 minutes:

If you have any further questions, feel free to add a comment on this post, tweet the RUInspired show, or add a comment in the chat box on the right hand sidebar.

May you all have a blessed Holy Week!

God Bless,

Daniel

March 25th Live In-Studio Guest: The Jacob's Well Experience

2011-03-16T23:49:00.008-05:00

On Friday, March 25th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm central time, we will be having the guys from The Jacob's Well Experience Band/Ministry on the show for a live interview and performance. Be sure to tune in because they will be performing all new material and they are excited to talk about their faith and to share this new music with you! This special live in-studio guest interview and performance is sure to inspire and uplift you -- and perhaps even entertain you as well. Audio from the show is coming soon!

Photos with in-studio guest show with featured guests:

The Jacob's Well Experience

For more information on The Jacob's Well Experience band, click here to visit their website.

On this blog, we also will have a live in-studio cam and chat where you can talk with us and "see" us in studio.

For those who may not be able to make the live show, our in-studio guest interview/performance will be recorded in audio and video formats and made available on the blog after the appearance.

Audio is coming soon.

Video is below (the first 10 minutes of the show is not available in video format, because Dan forgot to press record on ustream.):

Catholic Media Promotion Day!

2011-03-15T18:07:00.000-05:00

Today, in honor of Catholic Media Promotion Day, I'm going to share with you my 3 favorite blogs, podcasts, other media, and random Catholic Things online:

Blogs:

Joe Sales Blog

another cup of coffee

snoring scholar

Podcasts:

The Break with Fr. Roderick

Catholic Moments

Catholic Weekend podcast

Websites:

SQPN.com

BustedHalo.com

CatholicTV.com

Book:

Hard As Nails by Justin Fatica

Other Media:

Relevant Radio

Apps:

CatholicTV App

Catholic Mass Times Directory App

Hidden Gem:

3-Minute Retreats from Loyola Press

As well as My own projects:

Special Chronicles Podcast: www.specialchronicles.com

Special Chronicles Media: http://specialchroniclesmedia.com

Dan Online: www.dansmrokowski.com

RU Inspired -- college radio show

If you haven't done so already and you are on Facebook, please go over and like this page: http://www.facebook.com/promotecatholicism

Ash Wednesday in Two Minutes

2011-03-09T08:54:00.002-06:00

From the description of this video and from the editors at BustedHalo.com: "A brief kinetic type video explaining the what and why of Ash Wednesday and Lent, from the history of wearing ashes dating back to the Old Testament, to the practices of Catholics and Christians during Lent."

Today's Show Notes

2011-02-11T15:59:00.000-06:00

Topics from today's show:
how to better control our privacy online and in New Media (podcasting, blogging, social networking, speaking, radio) while spreading a message for a faith or movement? Add a comment on this post and let us know!

Today's (February 11, 2011) Daily Inspiration From BustedHalo:

"Testify To Love" performed by Wynonna Judd from "Touched by an Angel"

2011-01-15T23:10:00.000-06:00

WRBC Resumes Shows in February 2011

2011-01-08T11:25:00.001-06:00

Attention Listeners:
There will be No Shows on WRBC: The Blaze in January 2011.
This show on WRBC: The Blaze will Resume in February 4, 2011 from 3 to 4PM Central Time.
If you miss this show, you can listen in to the Special Chronicles Podcast that Dan hosts and produces by going to SpecialChronicles.com.
Enjoy the first month of 2011 and we'll be back soon!
If you are are band/artist who plays Inspirational/Christian music and you would like to be interviewed or played/featured on this college radio show, please click here to contact Dan.
Take Care and God Bless,
Daniel

You Don't Know Jack! about New Year's

2010-12-31T17:23:00.001-06:00

Source: BustedHalo.com

"Fr. Jack takes on tourists in Times Square to ask people what new year's resolutions are going to be this year, what feast the Catholic Church celebrates on January 1st, and if anyone knows about the biggest resolution ever made in all of human history." ~ BustedHalo.com

Technical Difficulties: NO Show on Dec 24, 31, Jan 7

2010-12-27T13:16:00.001-06:00

Due to Technical Difficulties, there will be NO Show on Dec 24, 2010, Dec 31, 2010, and Jan 7, 2011.
This show will resume on Friday, January 14, 2011 at our regular scheduled time from 3-4PM CST.
(Special Birthday show on Jan. 14th: But, the question is who's birthday??)
Do you have any comments or voicemail feedback to share with our listeners? Give me a call at +1-630-384-9137 and call-in your birthday wishes or comments about this show!!
Have a happy holidays!
-Daniel

This Week's Show: Why see THERE BE DRAGONS?

2010-12-10T21:15:00.000-06:00

Hello Listeners and Friends:

On this week's show, why you need to see There Be Dragons movie coming in theaters Spring 2011: Stay tuned to why you need to see it. This movie is based on true event; St. Josemaria Escriva. A film by Roland Joffé. "An epic portrayal of faith, tradgedy and redemption." a movie about forgiveness. What are your dragons? What are your secrets? An INSPIRATIONAL movie. So, I hope that when it comes out to theaters that YOU will be inspired so for now I'll ask you "RU Inspired" to see this movie?? I know that I am inspired and excited to see the final cut of the movie!!

Take Care and God Bless,

-Daniel (aka... "podmandan")
WRBC: The Blaze Radio, D.J./Continuity Director

You Don't Know Jack...about Advent!

2010-12-09T07:38:00.002-06:00

According to BustedHalo.com, in a feature article by the editor's:

"Christmas is coming and Busted Halo longtime friend Fr. Jack Collins, CSP, hits the streets (and the local ice skating rink) to ask people what they know about that anticipatory season of waiting and preparation… Advent."

Check out the following video on BustedHalo.com.

Click Here to give the gift of Jack!

Catholic New Media Advent Calendar with Daniel Smrokowski

2010-12-08T06:43:00.007-06:00

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:17 — 14.9MB)

Today we have two advent calendar treats for you on the Catholic New Media Advent Calendar. Click here to read an advent reflection by Tammy Kasperki.

Daniel Smrokowski aka Podman Dan is a Catholic University Student in Chicago. He hosts the
Special Chronicles Podcast and the
RUInspired radio show on WRBC: The Blaze at Roosevelt University-Chicago from 3-4 pm on Fridays. Today's advent reflections first appeared on the RUInspired radio show on December 3.

Links:

Catholic.com: Catholic Answers about Advent
AmericanCatholic.org: Fr. Greg Friedman, O.F.M. from Franciscan Communications, about the advent wreath:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je4V1Hl4H-E

The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva: Click Here to purchase this single volume edition at The Catholic Company.

Music Credits:

"O Come O Come Emmanuel" by Benjamin Shafer and Jared Smith - Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network at music.mevio.com

"Given" -Courtesy of Popple, www.popple.us

To send Dan feedback: Call his Voice Feedback Line at: +1-630-384-9137 or e-mail him at daniel@dansmrokowski.com.

Join us tomorrow for more reflections produced by great Catholic New Media personalities as we journey through the advent.

Send me your feedback on the blog at catholicroundup.com by email at catholicroundup.com pan>catholicroundup@gmail.com or by calling 206-666-7374.
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Go to the Catholic New Media Advent Calendar

Join us tomorrow for more reflections produced by great Catholic New Media personalities as we journey through the advent.

Send me your feedback on the blog at catholicroundup.com by email at catholicroundup.com pan>catholicroundup@gmail.com or by calling 206-666-7374.
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Spoiler live review: World Premiere of family film "A Walk In My Shoes" on NBC!

2010-12-03T21:10:00.000-06:00

How did I hear about this world premiere? Read this blog post by friend, Lisa Hendey.

A Walk In My Shoes - 2:33 TRLR from Moms4FamilyTV.com on Vimeo.

For those listeners who tuned in to today's show, I may of forgotten to mention this world premiere of a new family film "A Walk In My Shoes" on NBC. Today I'll be sharing my live status update reflections that I've posted in facebook while the movie is in process: **Read with caution: may contain spoilers***

status update (about 7:41Pm CT): watching a walk in my shoes on NBC right now (7-9PM CT); we need more uplifting movies on TV like this one. so many lessons to learn. one lesson: selfreflections are healthly for you.

about an hour ago · · Comment

You and Lisa Hendey like this.
- Daniel Smrokowski Awesome soundtrack too!!
  
  49 minutes ago ·
- Daniel Smrokowski
  
  inspirational characters; I believe that we all can relate to in someway or another.
  
  Thanks Lisa for sharing this with us on your blog on CatholicMom.com.
  
  A lesson I've taken from this family film thus far: People can change if we give them the chance.
  
  45 minutes ago ·
- Daniel Smrokowski a couple of characters students say they are so stressed out with school; oh boy, can I relate!!
  
  32 minutes ago ·
- Daniel Smrokowski topic of assignment in film: "the day that changed my life"
  
  32 minutes ago ·
- Daniel Smrokowski hard lesson of getting kicked out of your house... wow, this movie is powerful. How many of you are watching the world premiere of this film tonight?? let's start a conversation... add comments to this status update!
  
  30 minutes ago ·
- Daniel Smrokowski one boy says his dad says "christmas is all about miracles" ; then they do other things that they don't tell their parents... is this average for these boys? another character isn't a true friend to another character who you can tell really is need of a friend, a true teammate.
  
  20 minutes ago ·
- Daniel Smrokowski a neighbor (who could the teen's, one of main character's, dad) reaches out to a teen who's struggling.
  
  13 minutes ago ·
- Daniel Smrokowski
  
  Jake says "when a solider gets wounded they think of other families, their kids. ... you don't understand ... the last time dad came home.." he got made at his dad and said he hated his dad; He "totaly said 'I hate you'" now he is saying how he could do that; and he held a stupid basketball game against him and never said he was sorry and last words his dad ever heard him say was "I hate you." ; this teen male cries. the mom "in the other's shoes" says he needs to write it all down, to write every feeling. he says that he can't . she said that he just did. such a comforting thought.
  
  9 minutes ago ·
- Daniel Smrokowski
  
  everyone seems to learn an important lesson.seems like main character is learning to listen. is "retreating" through this "homework assignment she is taking through the majority part of the film.
  now she's driving. same as beginning of film. almost same events. dejevous? one character, girl, says her mother thinks she's special. she starts dancing - ballot; the teen guy "jake"; she says she wants to major in dance and she says its kind of dumb but he encourages her. little bother and neighbor talking about cars. little boy has idea.. putting up christmas lights so their dad can see them. everyone seems to be changing for the good.
  
  about a minute ago ·
- Daniel Smrokowski commercial: facebook.com/familymovienight wow, facebook is everywhere. Is this good? bad? thoughts?
  
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Daniel Smrokowski

‎26 minutes left.. teen boy is dressed up. school dance? he doesn't know how to dance.. his mom teaches him.. any sons or mothers out there: can you relate? this is a funny real life movie. he takes a picture and sends to Caitlin. mom says she say him in park... Dana. he says she's really cool and smart just not in math. he says "oh lady..." and he tells her she says she's stressed out. he is telling her that she is not a geek and totally amazed. she asks him how his paper is going; he says he could use help on it; she helps him. she says to him to write what he feels what happen; little brother is talkign with neighbor friend; and asks him where he was when his dad died and the neighbor says to little boy, "right beside him"
older brother finishes and mom says she's proud of him. dad would be too. she says to write what you feel (I paraphrased here). basketball game.. .mom says she loves basketball; is there with little brother; Is big brother in game? think so ; then mom sees her what "could be her angel" walking in middle of basketball court. suspensful ending. angle is smiing. mom is in tears. they team wins championship by 1 point. angel tells her she gets an A. angel tells her everyone is proud of her. mom says "who's proud of me? who are you?" wind. she's back in classroom. Is the dram over? - now 20 minutes left.

2 seconds ago ·
Daniel Smrokowski a lot of commericals seem to relate to message of film.

8 minutes ago ·

Daniel Smrokowski coming up on George Cloonly ... journalist? didn't he used to study this in college?

8 minutes ago ·

Daniel Smrokowski

same seen from beginning... parent asks her to give her son another change. teacher tells mother to be in charge. to be the mother. teacher may know what's about to happen. confesses to the way she treated the parent. .she says she's truly sorry. teacher tries to drive parent home. she's probably trying to prevent the accident. a walk of my shoes really has helped her. parent appreciates the teacher's words... thanks her for listening.. teacher hasn't been listening to her feelings or her family and has been conffessed to the way she's been acting. same thing has been occurring from previous. de je vous from earlier in the film. teacher comes home. main character suggests to her daughter to drop an advanced math class and suggests do something fu nlike dancing, daughter thakns mom. husband comes home- police officer- the guy she talking too. he smiles. she says she feels like she wants to do something and help the family whose shoes she was in. her husband says do what you want; and loves his wife. she says she has all the time in the world. -- 9 minutes left. - DVD and CD bonus pack at Walmart ** seems like really interesting.

2 seconds ago ·
Daniel Smrokowski

‎"A Walk In My Shoes" seems to teach the main character a really important lesson. // commerical- obese adults- get healthy! / movie returns.. neighbor brings a year's rent.. anyon donor. jake takes him in. A MIRACLE. by the way JAKE IS THE NEIGHBOR. // jake tosses justin a basketball and justin tells jake.. "always faithful" // jake drives and picks up a hitchhiker.. the girl.. who looks like the angel. jake and girl get ice cream.. their plan.. no considence... she says sometimes things don't happen for a reason... puzzle. girl shows jake .. "when you help someone else you heal your own wound." / the two will get along.
2 seconds ago ·

Today's Show Notes Plan- links from the show

2010-12-03T06:07:00.000-06:00

Welcome Listeners! Before I get to the topics for today's show, I would like to take a moment to share with you a message regarding the music for these first few weeks of the month... Since at WRBC: The Blaze, we are in the process of playing holiday music, Today's show will begin the holiday season with music of the holiday season! For any of you who may be preparing for Christmas through the season of Advent, I too, agree that it is way to early to be playing Christmas-holiday music in the first week of December, but in seeing that this is a secular college radio station, and I am a part of the I have to abide by rules of the music that we are playing the next few weeks. So, I will try to compromise... I promise you that the music that you will hear in today's show will be uplifting, inspirational, and who knows--may get you up and dancing or bouncing your foot to the sounds or even singing along in your place of work, office, room, bus, train, street--wherever you may be listening.

A technology test will be occurring sometime during the show. Here's a hint: can you say "call-in to the radio show?" We are not sure if this will work, but listen for when our station's advisor will call-in and then if it works, I would like to extend an offer to all of you listeners so you can join in the conversation and discussion. (1-312-853-3939)

Around 3:15pm; 3:30pm; 3:45pm; 3:55pm: As always, we'll be sharing some brief meditational reflections by St. Josemaria Escriva. Check out a recent blog post from this blog for more about the sources I've used on the show with regard to a few of St. Josemaria Escriva's best known works.

Today's Topics for discussion:

[I.] Is it the Christmas season already? What's Advent and why do "those people" celebrate this and disregard the earliness of the Christmas season?

Photo Credit by edan idzerda

What's with the popular religious custom of the Advent Wreath?

According to Fr. Greg Friedman, O.F.M. from Franciscan Communications:

click here to watch a 1 minute and 54 second video telling you all about the custom of the Advent Wreath.

What's an Advent Calendar?

Would you like an opportunity for reflection and a micro challenge? Would you like a chance to win some awesome daily or weekly prizes or even a chance to win the grand prize of a new iPod Nano?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you've got to check out Busted Halo's 2010 Advent Surprise Calendar

From Busted Halo's 2010 Advent Surprise Calendar:
How the digital Advent calendar works
Each day, that day’s link in the Advent calendar will start working, leading to a special Advent-themed Daily Jolt, with an opportunity for reflection, a microChallenge and a chance to win a prize. Some of the reflections come from unlikely sources, and the challenges help you to take an action, usually a small one, based on the reflection.

[II] Discussion of a recent blog post article that was published today from BustedHalo.com:

Looking to Lie? Do it Via Email by Christine B. Whelan - published December 3, 2010

Do YOU lie via email? What are your thoughts on this blog post from Busted Halo?
Comment over at BustedHalo.com
Share your thoughts here and on today's show- comment on this blog as well if you'd like.

[III.] What's Hanukkah? According to a recent article on BustedHalo.com, published by Carolyn H. Martone, entitlted, "Gilda Means Golden", "Hanukkah is the festival of lights, instead of one day of presents we have eight crazy nights...", Adam Sandler said in "Chanukah Song."

A Jewish holiday?
Gilda Means Golden by Carolyn J. Martone - published December 2, 2010

[IV.] Inspiration and uniting all faiths and Standing Firm

preview new movie that's now available on DVD

Standing Firm

visit the movie website to watch the trailer and for more information.

[V.] Coming up on next week's show

a review of the movie There Be Dragons

How did I hear about the pre-screening of the new movie?

from an AD that was on the website for Relevant Radio Chicago

recap of the pre-screening I'll be attending on Dec. 9th
registration is free... click here to register online!

more holiday music to inspire and uplift you!

speaking of music, any requests???

If so, click here to contact me by e-mail, comment on this blog post, or facebook group,

Links from today's show:

Sources from BustedHalo.com, an online magazine for spiritual seekers:

Looking to Lie? Do it Via Email by Christine B. Whelan - published December 3, 2010
Gilda Means Golden by Carolyn J. Martone - published December 2, 2010

Sources from Catholic.com:

Catholic Answers about Advent

Sources from AmericanCatholic.org:

"The Advent Wreath" - youtube video, 1:54 length

Other sources:

Standing Firm movie website