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Thursday, June 2, 2016
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Dr. Paul Kengor, director of the Center for Vision & Values & professor of political science at Grove City College, calls in to talk about Hillary Clinton’s church problem. Clinton has often cited her Methodist faith and her pride that they’re aligned with the Religious Coaltion for Reproductive Choice (RCRC); a pro-choice Christian organization that […]
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
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Today, Seize the Day is chain smoking! Gus talks about a new study done by the Center for Disease Control which shows a 15% drop in the rate of smoking, which is the biggest one-year decline in more than 20 years. Gus talks with ex-smokers. He is a former smoker himself and he wants to know […]
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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After honoring the Memorial Day holiday, Gus Lloyd is back live! Today, he talks about the death of Harambe the Gorilla who was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo over the weekend after a child got into his enclosure and the gorilla dragged him several feet. Gus believes the killing was sad and horrific but justified. […]
Friday, May 27, 2016
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Gus talks today with the Friars on Foot, Fr. Francis Orozco and Fr. Joseph Schaefgen, both friars from the Dominican Friars Province of St. Martin de Porres, who, starting on Sunday, are embarking on a month long journey, on foot, from New Orleans, Louisiana to Memphis…sort of their own little Way of St. James or Camino de […]
Thursday, May 26, 2016
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Today, Gus talks about a politician in Ireland, Ken Kurtin (pictured below), who was dismissed as a lector because of his public support of abortion. After his meeting with his priest and bishop, Kurtin then went to the media about it. Gus gets listener reaction. Also, former Presbyterian pastor Dr. Joseph Johnson sits down in […]
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
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Rodney Stark, author of the new book “Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History,” calls in to talk about many of the various anti-Catholic myths that have been around for centuries that he addresses in the book, including clerics believing the world was flat during the time of Columbus, antisemitism, Pope Pius XII being a […]
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
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Former professional soccer player, Chase Hilgenbrinck, now a priest, calls in to talk about his vocation story. Fr. Chase started out at Clemson then played for the Chilean club Ñublense before finishing up his career with the New England Revolution of the MLS. Listen to the interview in its entirety here. Gus talks about Return on Investment, in […]
Monday, May 23, 2016
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Steve Hemler, author of The Reality of God: The Layman’s Guide to Scientific Evidence for the Creator, calls in to talk about the new book, which helps Catholics/Christians dialogue with atheists. Then, Gus talks with listeners who are currently questioning the existence of God or have struggled with it in the past. He also talks with […]
Friday, May 20, 2016
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Gus talks about a term he’s heard more often lately called “Cultural Catholicism.” He talks with listeners about it and gets their interpretations. Most agree it’s a term for those Catholics who go to mass only on Christmas and Easter and get their kids through the Sacraments. Others define it differently as the local church […]
Thursday, May 19, 2016
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Gus talks about the stereotype that Catholics don’t read the Bible and invites listeners to call in and talks about their experiences with Bible study groups or just studying the Bible themselves. Also, Gus talks with Thomas Masty, retired Director for the Boston University Center for Ethics and Character, now known as the Center for Character […]
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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Gus began the show reading the story of Cardinal Robert Sarah’s address at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, in which the Cardinal called many of the things happening in the USA “demonic idolatry.” Read the story here. Gus talks about family heirlooms, particularly baptismal and communion gowns and veils. He invites listeners to call in […]
Tuesday, May 17, 2017
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Gus talks about the Obama administration’s mandate that all government buildings, including schools, need to allow those confused about their gender to use whatever bathroom they wish and reads the USCCB’s statement on it, which they call “deeply disturbing.” He dedicates much of the show to listener reaction. Also, Gus talks with Becket Fund Legal Counsel […]
Monday, May 16, 2016
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Dr. John Bruchalski joins Gus in the Conversion Corner. John is a revert and an OBGYN who, prior to coming back to the Church, participated in many abortions. After his reversion, he helped form Divine Mercy Care, one of the largest pro-life medical facilities in the country. Also, Gus talks about how it was Confirmation […]
Friday, May 13, 2016
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Gus talks about the recent news Pope Francis made by saying he will convoke a council to examine whether or not women can serve as deacons. Gus talks about whether that can happen or not and brings the question to listeners. Then, Ron DeHass, founder of Covenant Eyes, call in to talk about his accountability […]
Thursday, May 12, 2016
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Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie, policy advisor for the Catholic Association, calls in to give an update on the ACLU’s lawsuits against several Catholic hospitals. The ACLU alleges that the Catholic Church is violating patients’ civil rights through its U.S. hospitals, by not allowing abortions. Then, Gus talks with Johanne Brownrigg, federal gov’t relations Campaign Life Coalition […]
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
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Audrey Assad (pictured below), popular Contemporary Christian music artist (and a Catholic), calls in to talk about her new album “Inheritance” and “Onething Live: Love Makes Us Strong,” a project she’s involved in with several other artists, including Matt Maher. Gus plays a couple of her new songs, including “Even Unto Death” and “How Can I […]
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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Today, Gus talks with listeners about priests with heavy accents and what there experience has been like. Most who called in described it as difficult but there’s grace there. Then, he invites listeners to call in and talk about their favorite Contemporary Christian artist. Gus even plays a sample of some favorite artists of callers […]
Monday, May 9, 2016
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Documentary film director Sean Bloomfield talks about his latest work “Apparition Hill,” where he documents the experience of eight people who went to Medjugorje. They came from all walks of life. There were faithful people, not so faithful people and even a couple atheists. One of the film’s subjects, Rich Vosler, also joined Gus for […]
Friday, May 6, 2016
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Gus talks with his son Patrick Lloyd, the voice of “Good morning child of God,” in studio about his work, so far, in TV, his career ambitions and going from a Jesuit high school to a state college. He and Gus talk with listeners about their careers and if what they’re doing now is what […]
Thursday, May 5, 2016
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Gus talks about today’s first reading, Ephesians 1:17, which his wife used to pray for his conversion years ago. She customized the prayer for Gus and he talks about the profound effect it had on him and recommends it to listeners. Then, Gus is joined in-studio by his friend Andy Smith, a writer at the Tampa […]
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
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Gus talks about the funeral he attended yesterday of a teenage girl who died suddenly while at tennis practice last week. He didn’t know her but her parents knew of Gus and invited him to be a reader at her funeral. It prompts Gus to ask listeners who’ve lost a child to call in and […]
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
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Gus talks about the zombie movie genre, of which he’s a big fan, and asks listeners what they think about it. Can it be considered demonic? Then, Dr. Stan Williams joins Gus in his Tampa studio to talk about his conversion story and his new memoir, “Growing Up Christian.” Dr. Williams was a regular guest in […]
Monday, May 2, 2016
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Angelo Stagnaro, Catholic writer, journalist and professional magician calls in to talk about a recent piece of his that appeared recently in the National Catholic Register entitled “16 Common Errors That Catholics Should Avoid Like the Plague.” He and Gus go over a few of them, including “When you die, they become angels” and “All religions […]
Friday, April 29, 2016
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Ken Klukowski, senior counsel & director of Strategic Affairs for First Liberty Institute, calls in to give Gus an update on two religious freedom issues currently being fought in court. First up, is Gus Aaron and Melissa Klein, the Oregon couple who lost their bakery for running it according to their religious beliefs. The second […]
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
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Gus asks listeners to call in who have retired and asks them how they’ve overcome some of the retirement pitfalls like boredom and depression. This discussion was inspired by our volunteering discussion the others. Many listeners called in to say how their volunteerism, whether at church or with a charitable organization, turned out to be […]
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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Gus talks about a show he’s been watching lately on TLC called “Long Lost Family,” which reunites adopted children with their biological family and vice versa. Inspired by this, Gus asks listeners who’ve been through adoption to call in an share their stories.
Monday, April 25, 2016
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Gus talks about volunteering for church or, any sort of charitable organization, and talks with listeners who volunteer. He also asks them, what do they get out of it? Also, Diana von Glahn, the Faithful Traveler, calls in to talk about her upbringing, her documentary ministry and the debut of her upcoming project “A Papal Pilgrimage […]
Friday, April 22, 2016
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This week, we’ve been talking about the tragic death of Fr. Rene Robert, a priest from the diocese of St. Augustine, Florida, who was found brutally murdered in Georgia. A friend of the late priest, Fr. John Gillespie, pastor of San Sebastian Parish in St. Augustine, Florida, calls in to talk about what made Fr. Rene so […]
Thursday, April 21, 2016
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Gus talks about what happened to him this morning when he was jogging. He left @ 3:00 am and saw a huge fire in the distance near where his friends’ parents live. He went back in the house and called his friend to let him and his wife know. It turns out it wasn’t their […]
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
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Dan Gonzalez sits in the Conversion Corner with Gus to tell his “reversion” story. Dan is the creator of the MassExplained app for Smart Phones, iPads and Kindles. He also tells Gus about his newest app, Catholic Words & Games. Also, Gus talks May-December marriages; that is, a marriage where there’s a significant age difference between […]
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
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Gus talks about Lino Rulli getting married later this week. Lino is in his early 40’s so Gus talks about people getting married later in life (the average age for men is 29) and takes the discussion to his listeners by asking them at what age they got married and whether or not it was the right age. […]
Monday, April 18, 2016
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Gus has a Round Table discussion on Pope Francis’ recent apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia,” and, in particular the controversial Chapter 8, which discusses communion for divorced-and-remarried Catholics. His guests are Carl Olson, editor of the Catholic World Report, and Daniel Cossachi, adjunct professor of religious studies at Fairfield University and contributor for America Magazine. Listen […]
Friday, April 15, 2016
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Gus talks about people who survive cancer and takes calls from listeners who’ve either survived cancer or helped someone get through their cancer battle. And Michele Hendrickson, Capital Area regional coordinator of Students for Life, calls in to talk about the response to Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards’ speaking at the Georgetown University Lecture Fund next […]
Thursday, April 14, 2016
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Gus talks with listeners about the experience of taking somebody to their first mass and how they helped them get through it because it can be very intimidating or confusing to first timers. The conversation ended up including converts talking about their first experience at mass and some listeners’ experiences visiting other Christian churches. And, […]
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
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Gus talks about his 60 Second Reflection entitled “I Will Raise You Up,” where he talks about Saul of Tarsus’ persecution of the Church prior to his profound conversion. Saul, as many of you know, went on to become St. Paul. Gus asks listeners to call in if they were ever “persecutors” of the Church. […]
Monday, April 11, 2016
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Associate Editor of the Stream, Anika Smith, calls in to talk about the California Department of Justice raid on David Daleiden’s house. He’s the founder of the Center for Medical Progress, which was responsible for the Planned Parenthood sting operation, which posted video evidence of high ranking executives bartering for fetal organs and tissue. Anika describes exactly what went […]
Friday, April 8, 2016
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Seize the Day has full coverage of the release of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia,” which translates into “The Joy of Love.” The document, which focuses on encouraging the family, urges the faithful to consider the complexities of people’s lives and to respect people’s consciences when it comes to moral decisions. Gus talks with […]
Thursday, April 7, 2016
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Gus talks about the Cry Room that’s featured at so many churches, where parents with young children can sit an not disturb the congregation. Gus asks listeners if they’re pro or anti-cry room and, if they were building a church, would they include one or not? Then, Gus welcomes Deacon Robert Connor to the Conversion […]
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
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Gus talks about the differences between big churches and small churches and all the different types of experiences people can have in them. He gets listener reaction, which morphs into stories of positive and negative experiences at church. And, Catholic artist/sculptor Guy Tedesco calls in to talk about his artwork, which is finely-sculpted large pieces that […]
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
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Gus devotes much of his show to what he calls “extra-curricular” Catholics; that is, Catholics who get involved in ministry, who go to conferences, retreats, etc. and the benefits of that. He takes calls from listeners who are involved in all sorts of extra-curricular Catholic activities. Then, John O’Leary, author of the book “On Fire,” calls in. […]
Monday, April 4, 2016
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Gus talks about increasing amount of faith-based movies there are out there lately and the fact that they’ve done well at the box office. He asks listeners to call in who saw God’s Not Dead 2, which opened this past weekend. Then, he welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Morrow to the Conversion Corner. Dr. Morrow is a convert from […]
Friday, April 1, 2016
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Gus talks with LifeSite News writer Lisa Bourne about the American Civil Liberties Union suing the USCCB over the latter’s involvement in helping victims of human trafficking and not providing abortions or sterilization. Afterwards, he gets listeners’ opinions on whether or not the Catholic Church, or any religious entity, should get involved with the federal government. […]
Thursday, March 31, 2016
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Gus talks about Donald Trump’s comments yesterday at an MSNBC Town Hall on abortion in which he changed his position three times in three hours. In his initial comment, Trump told Chris Matthews that he believed women who have abortions should be punished, which was immediately excoriated by Democrats and Republicans alike. Even Jeannie Mancini, president […]
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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Gus chats with Daniel diSilva, the director of a new documentary entitled “The Original Image of Divine Mercy,” which traces the history of the painting done of St. Faustina’s vision by Eugene Kazimirowski under her and her spiritual director’s supervision. The painting went missing for several years and Daniel documents the hunt in his latest documentary […]
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Today, Gus honors Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, who died Easter Sunday. In addition to talking to EWTN host Teresa Tomeo and Chairman & CEO Michael P. Warsaw about her life, legacy and founding of EWTN, Gus talks with listeners about what impact she had on them and what led them to become followers of […]
Monday, March 28, 2016
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Happy Easter from Gus Lloyd and all of us at Seize the Day! That’s one of the great things about being Catholic! Where most of the pop culture world stops celebrating the day of the actual holiday, the Catholic Church is only getting started! In keeping with the Monday-after-Easter Seize the Day tradition, Gus talks […]
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Maureen Ferguson, senior policy adviser for the Catholic Association, calls in to talk with Gus about the oral arguments being heard today at the Supreme Court in the Little Sisters of the Poor vs. Burwell case. And, Gus talks about Catholic CEOs (those who only go to mass on Christmas and Easter) and asks listeners […]
Friday, March 18, 2016
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Fr. Gregory Boquet, president-rector of Saint Joseph Seminary College in Covington, Louisiana, calls in to the program to share the unfortunate story of St. Joseph’s Abbey, which was ravaged by flood water last week doing extensive damage. They don’t have flood insurance and they’re seeking to raise money for restorations. Folks can donate at helptheabbey.com. Then, […]
Thursday, March 17, 2016
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Gus talks about St. Patrick’s Day and how we celebrate it in the United States doesn’t really excite him because it’s been co-opted by the world. Nevertheless, he loves Saint Patrick, venerates him and then reads “St. Patrick’s Breastplate.” Gus gets many calls from listeners agreeing with him, but it wasn’t all negative. Some say […]
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
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Gus talks with Christy Beam, author of the book “Miracles from Heaven,” which has been turned into a major motion picture starring Jennifer Garner that opens today. Inspired by Christy’s story, which she described as a “trial by fire,” Gus talks with listeners about their trial by fire. Then, Gus talks about a story out of […]