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Program 246
New York Yankees' first baseman Mark Teixeira reveals the roots of his Catholic faith and love of baseball. Suspense novelist Dean Koontz discusses his Catholic faith and the way in which he was able to forgive his father for the abusive way he acted throughout his life.
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Program 245
Dean Koontz, Part 1: The best selling author reveals how he incorporates elements of goodness, truth and beauty into his suspense novels. Squire Rushnell and Louise DuArt, Part 2: the couple discusses their book "Couples Who Pray: The Most Intimate Act Between a Man and a Woman."
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Program 244
Motivational speaker Squire Rushnell and his comedienne wife Louise DuArt discuss their book "Couples Who Pray: The Most Intimate Act between a Man and a Woman."
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Program 243
TV sitcom star Kirk Cameron ("Growing Pains") discusses his popular film "Fireproof," his conversion to Christianity, and his devotion to adopting children. Singer Jaime Thietten shares further insights about her music and her faith in the second half of a two-part interview.
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Program 242
Jaime Thietten, Part 1: the singer discusses her reasons for expressing her pro life views through her music and the role her faith played in helping her through her husband's struggle with alcoholism.
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Program 241
Grammy winning musician Eileen Ivers discusses her album "An Irish Christmas" and the faith and traditions handed down to her by her Irish immigrant parents
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Program 240
Former supermodel Kim Alexis discusses the challenges of life in the modeling industry, how popular culture affects the self-image of girls and young women, and how she came to a deeper devotion to her Christian faith.
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Program 239
Author David Maraniss further discusses details about the life of Vince Lombardi including his marriage, coaching style and Catholicism. Msgr. Jim Lisante reflects on the life of Vince Lombardi.
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Program 238
Actor Dan Lauria (TV's "The Wonder Years") discusses his new Broadway role as football legend and devout Catholic Vince Lombardi. Best selling author David Maraniss discusses his book "When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi."
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Program 237
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter discusses his life in baseball, his family's influence on his Catholic faith, getting picked on for being bi racial, and his efforts to help underprivileged children. Author Gary Jansen further discusses his new book "Holy Ghosts: How a Not So Good Catholic Boy Became a Believer in Things That Go Bump in the Night."
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Program 236
Author Gary Jansen discusses his book "Holy Ghosts: How a Not-So-Good Catholic Boy Became a Believer in Things That Go Bump in the Night" and what the Church teaches about ghosts.
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Program 235
Author Susan K. Rowland discusses her new book "Healing After Divorce: Hope For Catholics."
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Program 234
Drew Brees the New Orleans Saints quarterback discusses his recovery from a serious injury, how his faith helped him deal with his mother's suicide, and how he's trying to help the people of New Orleans continue their recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
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Program 233
Best-selling author Bruce Feiler ("Walking the Bible") discusses his newest book "The Council of Dads" in which he chronicles his battle with cancer and his efforts to find suitable male influences for his daughters in the event of his death.
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Program 232
Actress Elinor Donahue best known for her roles on the TV classics "Father Knows Best" and "The Andy Griffith Show" discusses her career, her conversion to the Catholic faith, the emotional challenge she faced after the death of her husband of 30 years, and how she found love again.
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Program 231
Singer Mark Kershner discusses his devotion to the songbook of American standards and why he sees God as a partner in his life and work. Actor J. Omar Castro discusses his involvement with a DVD called "Rosary Stars" and why he developed a devotion to this Marian prayer.
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Program 230
Actor J. Omar Castro, Part 1 ("C.S.I.," "Without a Trace") discusses the effect his parents' divorce had on his spiritual life along with the road he traveled away from and now back to his Catholic faith. Rainer Sladek, one of the people behind the "AddYouCation" project, discusses the Catholic secondary school they're building for poverty-stricken girls in Ghana.
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Program 229
Tom Andersen, Part 2: singer/songwriter Tom Andersen further discusses his love of music and how he incorporates elements of his own life into his songs. Lisa Siano: the founder of the project "Purple Heart Pups" discusses her mission to provide disabled veterans with service dogs that give them much needed assistance.
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Program 228
Peter Hitchens: The author discusses his book "The Rage Against God: How Atheism Led Me to Faith."
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Program 227
Fox News Channel religion correspondent Lauren Green discusses her personal faith journey and the perspective she brings to religion stories.
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Program 226
Erin Looby Carlson, Part 2: the Emmy Award winning reporter who left her job in secular media to work as co-director of communications for the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan, discusses some of the challenges facing the Church today. Tom Andersen, Part 1: the singer/songwriter discusses his choice of music as a career along with the challenges he's faced along the way.
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Program 225
Stephen Baldwin, Part 2: the actor shares insights on helping kids avoid the dangers of alcohol and drugs. Erin Looby Carlson, Part 1: the former news anchor at an NBC affiliate explains why she left that job to work for the Catholic Church
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Program 224
Nelson DeMille, Part 2: the author of "Cathedral," "Plum Island," and "The Lion's Den" further discusses his writing career and shares his thoughts about anti-Catholicism in the media. Stephen Baldwin, Part 1: the actor and author discusses his evolution from life in the fast lane to devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
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Program 223
Popular TV host Kathie Lee Gifford explains the importance of putting God at the center of your life. Best-selling author Nelson DeMille discusses the ways his upbringing and time in Vietnam influenced his writing career.
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Program 222
Samantha Eggar, Part 2: the Academy Award nominated actress explores different aspects of her career and the approach to prayer that led her to a deeper appreciation of her Catholic faith. Kathie Lee Gifford, Part 1: the "Today Show" co-host discusses her new children's book "Party Animals" which shares moral lessons in an entertaining way.
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Program 221
Carol Channing, Part Two: Singer and actress Carol Channing further reminisces about her life, career and marriage; Samantha Eggar, Part One: the Academy Award nominated actress discusses the spiritual journey that led to her commitment to the Catholic faith.
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Program 220
Tony Award winning singer and actress Carol Channing discusses her spiritually themed album "For Heaven's Sake." Ian Brennan, co-creator of the Fox TV series "Glee," discusses the inspiration behind the program and how he's adapting to achieving success.
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Program 219
Clark Forsythe, Part 2: Americans United for Life's Senior Counsel discusses his book "Politics for the Greatest Good: The Case for Prudence in the Public Square." S.E. Cupp, Part 2: the political commentator who describes herself as an atheist further explains why she defends Christianity and its values as being the bedrock of society.
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Program 218
Author S.E. Cupp discusses her book "Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack on Christianity." Clark Forsythe, Senior Counsel of "Americans United for Life," discusses the current status of abortion policy in the United States.
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Program 217
Daytime Emmy Award winning actor Steve Burton ("General Hospital") reveals the transformation that took place in his life after he converted to Christianity. Award winning actress Ann Jillian talks further about the challenge of caring for aging parents.
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Program 216
Ron Henry and Daniel Jens, members of the new vocal group "4 Troop" discuss how their faith helped them deal with the loss of fellow soldiers. Former U.S. Senator and Judge James Buckley further discusses his life in public service.
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Program 215
Four Troops Part 1: David Clemo, Meredith Melcher, Ron Henry and Daniel Jens discuss their military careers in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how they came together to perform as a new vocal group that sings inspirational and patriotic songs.
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Program 214
Sam Haskell, the former head of Worldwide Television for the William Morris Agency discusses his book "Promises I Made My Mother," how his Christian faith kept him grounded and ethical during his work in Hollywood, and the struggle to forgive his father whose actions hurt Sam and his mother.
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Program 213
Gary Krupp, founder and president of the Pave the Way Foundation discusses his efforts at building bridges between people of different faiths, and why he, as a Jewish man, defends the reputation of Pope Pius XII as someone who saved over 800,000 Jewish people during the Holocaust.
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Program 212
Joseph C. Phillips, Pt. 2: the actor/author further discusses his life as a conservative African-American working in Hollywood. Judge James L. Buckley: the former United States Senator and federal appellate judge discusses his life in politics and how his Catholic faith shaped his views.
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Program 211
Joseph C. Phillips, Pt. 1: the African American actor who played Bill Cosby's son-in-law on "The Cosby Show" discusses his book "He Talk Like a White Boy: Reflections on Faith, Family, Politics and Authenticity;" Dr. Alveda King, the niece of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. discusses her efforts to be a pro-life voice in the African American community.
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Program 210
Actor Matthew Marsden ("Blackhawk Down," Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen") discusses the evolution of his Catholic faith from childhood to adulthood, and why he took part in a new project called "Rosary Stars."
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Program 209
Actress and author Nancy Stafford shares insights on building a Christ centered marriage. Golden Globe winning actress Ann Jillian discusses the challenge of caring for her aging parents.
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Program 208
Father Larry Richards, author of "Be a Man," further discusses the identity crisis afflicting modern men, and how they can grow in emotional and spiritual maturity. Actress Nancy Stafford ("Matlock", "St. Elsewhere") shares her spiritual struggle to see herself as having value in God's eyes.
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Program 207
Guest House president and CEO Dan Kidd further discusses his facility's unique mission as a treatment program for clergy and religious suffering from addiction problems. Author Father Larry Richards discusses his new book "Be a Man: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be"
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Program 206
Dan Kidd, president of "Guest House," discusses the facilities' mission to treat priests and religious with addiction problems. Tony-nominated actor Brian Lane Green discusses the spiritual struggles he's faced in his life and career.
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Program 205
"Catholic Athletes for Christ" founder Ray McKenna shares his mission to help professional and amateur athletes live their faith both on and off the field
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Program 204
Tina Louise: The actress known best for her role as "Ginger" on the TV sitcom "Gilligan's Island" discusses her new children's book "What Does a Bee Do" and her devotion to promoting literacy to children through the "Learning Leaders" program.
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Program 203
Major league baseball player Bobby Keppel reveals how his wife led him to a deeper devotion to his Catholic faith, why they practice NFP, and how he shares his faith with others. Author Herman Obermayer talks about his friendship with the late Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
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Program 202
Dean Jones−the actor known best for classic Disney films from the 1960's and 1970's discusses his conversion to Christianity and the reasons he started an organization that rescues persecuted Christians and Jews around the world.
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Program 201
Catholic singer/songwriter Brian Flynn discusses his "reversion" to faith at age 22, how he now ministers to people through his music, and why he wrote a pro-life anthem for his album "Beyond the Veil."
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Program 200
Fr. Frank Desiderio, Part 2-he leader of "Forgiveness Retreats" discusses how people can learn to let go of grudges. Herman Obermayer-the author discusses his biography of the late Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, one of only two justices to oppose Roe vs. Wade.
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Program 199
Kevin Connors, Part 2: the award winning sports reporter discusses the influence a Catholic upbringing has had in his life. Fr. Frank Desiderio, Part 1: the former president of Paulist Productions discusses his documentary "The Big Question: A Film About Forgiveness."
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Program 198
Catholic actor Colin O'Donoghue reveals his devotion to St. Genesius, the patron saint of actors, and ESPN anchor Kevin Connors discusses whether athletes in the public eye should be expected to live up to certain standards.
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Program 197
Composer Stefano Mainetti discusses his work on the album of Marian hymns called "Alma Mater" which features the voice of Pope Benedict XVI and actor Colin O'Donoghue, from the Showtime series "The Tudors," discusses how he got his start in acting and why he recently chose to get married.
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Program 196
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee discusses his book "A Simple Christmas" and his dedication to the pro-life movement; Part two of an interview with best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford, who reveals the secret behind her successful marriage.
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Program 195
John Allen, Part 2—the journalist discusses the status of pro-life issues in Washington; Barbara Taylor Bradford, Part 1-the best-selling author recalls her journey to building a career in the world of storytelling.
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Program 194
John Allen, Part 1 - the journalist shares his road to becoming a reporter in the Catholic press.
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Program 193
Byron Pitts: the chief national correspondent for CBS News discusses being functionally illiterate as a child, and how his mother's determination along with a Catholic education helped him overcome that challenge.
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Program 192
Actor Chris Kramer further discusses being a faithful Catholic in Hollywood and television host and author Rachel Campos Duffy shares insights on being a mother of five kids with a sixth child on the way.
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Program 191
Television host and author Rachel Campos-Duffy discusses her new book "Stay Home, Stay Happy: Ten Secrets to Loving At-Home Motherhood." Actor Chris Kramer reveals why he neglected his Catholic faith earlier in his life and how praying the rosary reawakened that faith.
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Program 190
Playwright George Cameron Grant reveals how his Catholic faith shapes the moral and spiritual vision of his work.
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Program 189
Author David Mills discusses his conversion to the Catholic faith and the understanding of Mary among Christians of other denominations and Fr. Al McBride, author of "The Story of the Church,” discusses the development of the liturgy and how the Catholic Church responded to Martin Luther.
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Program 188
Authors Father Al McBride ("The Story of the Church") and David Mills ("Discovering Mary: Answers to Questions about the Mother of God").
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Program 187
Singer Tony Orlando reveals how his Christian faith helped him through his battle with drug abuse and why he devotes his time to helping children with disabilities.
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Program 186
Author Father Paul Jervis ("Quintessential Priest") discusses the life of Msgr. Bernard Quinn, founding pastor of St. Peter Claver Parish in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the first parish established for black Catholics in the Brooklyn Diocese, and Actor Steve Guttenberg speaks about the values that motivate him and making the right choices in life.
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Program 185
Author Dominic Pulera ("Green, White and Red: The Italian American Success Story") and Father Paul Jervis, a white priest who created the first parish for black Catholics in Brooklyn, New York.
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Program 184
David Ranghelli, the producer and director of the documentary "The Calling," discusses the subject of his film: the blessings and challenges of the call to religious vocation.
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Program 183
Actor Tony Hale ("Arrested Development" TV series) discusses the challenges of being a Christian in Hollywood; part 2 of an interview with Catholic evangelist Mario St. Francis.
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Program 182
Internationally known actor/model Mario St. Francis explains why he now devotes much of his time to evangelization and Vince Frese, co-founder of DivorcedCatholics.com, discusses the challenges faced by Catholics whose marriages fail.
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Program 181
Author Vince Frese ("Divorced. Catholic. Now What?") and part II of a talk with Elizabeth Bettina, author of "It Happened in Italy": Untold Stories of How the People of Italy Defied the Horrors of the Holocaust."
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Program 180
Part II of an interview with best-selling author David Baldacci and part I of a talk with Elizabeth Vettina, author of "It Happened in Italy": Untold Stories of How the People of Italy Defied the Horrors of the Holocaust."
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Program 179
More from Tony Award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga and Part I of an interview with best-selling author David Baldacci.
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Program 178
Tony Award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga and NeoStem CEO Dr. Robin Smith.
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Program 177
Three-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Jonathan Jackson shares his views on Catholicism and passing on faith to the next generation.
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Program 176
Jeannie Opdyke Smith shares more of her mother’s story of saving Jews in Poland during World War II and three-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Jonathan Jackson discusses how his parents planted the seeds of faith in his life.
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Program 175
Father Don Calloway discusses his unusual path to the priesthood and Jeannie Opdyke Smith, shares her mother’s story of saving Jews in Poland during World War II.
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