Collin Raye and the Terry Schiavo Life and Hope Network

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our discussion with Collin Raye, multi-platinum country music star and spokesman for for the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network. Collin talks with Scot Landry about his conversion to Catholicism as a young, musician seeking truth as well as his experiences as a husband and then a grandfather seeing loved ones on life support that led to his decision to become a spokesman for the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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Fr. Stephen Linehan and the Camino de Santiago

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our discussion with Fr. Stephen Linehan, who served for 37 years as a chaplain in the US Navy, 23 years on active duty. When he retired in 2010, he had the opportunity for a sabbatical, and decided to walk the thousand-year-old pilgrimage route called the “Camino” from southern France to Santiago de Compestela in northwestern Spain. The journey left Fr. Linehan with some lessons he shares with Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O’Connell, including that we are a pilgrim people and the less we carry, both literally and figuratively, the further we’ll go, both on the Way and in life.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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Michael Coren

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our discussion with Canadian author Michael Coren who rejoined us for our 300th show to discuss his book “Heresy” in which he tackles the ten big myths and lies told about Christians and Christianity. Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams talk with Michael about debating atheists on the existence of Jesus; why Christians care about whether gays can marry; the lie that Hitler was a Christian supported by Christians; why abortion isn’t about conservative politics, but about life; and that assisted suicide really is a slippery slope.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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Fr. Paco Anzoategui

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our discussion with Fr. Paco Anzoategui, who joins joins Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams to talk about his journey from Mazatlan, Mexico, to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Boston and how he credits the Blessed Mother for his vocation in a direct way. Fr. Paco also discusses Hispanic ministry in the Archdiocese and the US, including the trend of the growing Hispanic majority, plus why some Hispanics leave the Catholic Church for Evangelical churches, and how to make one parish family that includes both English- and Spanish-speaking communities.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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Brian Boyle of the New York Rangers

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our profile of Brian Boyle. Brian Boyle has reached the apex of his profession, a career that many young kids dream about, as a professional hockey player with the NHL’s New York Rangers. Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams talk with Brian and his father, Artie, about his faith journey, how his father’s struggle with and miraculous cure from cancer affected him, the discipline and commitment it took to get where he is today and to stay there, and how his faith, family, and friends as his top priority in life keep him in grounded in the sports media spotlight.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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Msgr. Art Coyle and Scot Landry

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our profile of Monsignor Arthur Coyle. Scot Landry discusses all things Merrimack with Msgr. Coyle, Episcopal Vicar for the Merrimack Region. From to Ashby to Salisbury and everywhere in between, Msgr. Coyle describes the joy of meeting pastors and parishioners and confirming Catholics, young and old.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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Dr. Christopher Kaczor and 7 Big Myths about the Catholic Church

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our discussion with Dr. Christopher Kaczor. There are many arguments and accusations leveled against the Catholic Church today, much of it based on prejudice and misinformation. Dr. Kaczor has written a new book addressing “The Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church”, especially those held by people who oppose the Church from a secular viewpoint. Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O’Connor engage with Dr. Kaczor on several of the myths, including those about science and faith, on same-sex marriage, on contraception, and on the primacy of conscience.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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Neocatechumenal Way

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our discussion about the Neocatechumenal Way. Fr. Carlos Flor and Antonio Enrique shared with Scot their experience of life in the Neocatechumenal Way, a new movement in the Church that allows people to find the love of God in the midst of their busy lives and to become part of a loving community.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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Sean Forrest

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our discussion with Sean Forrest. Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams welcome Catholic musician and convert Sean Forrest who talks about his journey from a successful secular music career to the Catholic Church where he ministers to thousands of teens and adults every year. And if that wasn’t enough, in 2002 Sean started a new mission in Haiti, creating a model orphanage that local and international organizations say is the cleanest and most joyful in the country. When you hear Sean’s joy and faith expressed with such awe and excitement, you’ll want to know how you can take part.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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Cardinal Seán’s Pastoral Letter on Sunday Mass Participation

The Good Catholic Life is taking a short Spring hiatus from live shows until early June. In the meantime, we’re bringing you some of our favorite shows from the past two years. Look for all-new shows to return after June 7.

Today we bring you an encore presentation of our discussion of Cardinal Seán’s Pastoral Letter on Sunday Mass participation. In 2011, Cardinal Seán O’Malley issued a major pastoral letter called “Jesus’ Eager Desire: Our Participation in the Sunday Mass”. Scot Landry, Fr. Chris O’Connor, and Janet Benestad devote an hour to discussing this very personal message from the Cardinal’s heart, which is also filled with intimate pastoral advice and practical suggestions for priests, parish staff, and parents, such as the revival of monthly coffee hours after Mass and a link to a Mass times website for travelers.

Complete shownotes may be found on the original airdate’s show page.

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