Friday, December 6, 2024
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Today is the Feast of St. Nicholas, the bishop of Myra (modern day Turkey), who for more than a millennia has served as the inspiration for Santa Claus. Gus tells...
Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. vs. Skrmetti, which banned transgender surgeries on children in the state of Tennessee. Transgenderism is a real hot button issue these...
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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Today is the 18th anniversary of the Catholic Channel. Back on this day in 2006, Gus and Cardinal Edward Egan were the first voices heard on our airwaves and he...
Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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Gus launches Project Christmas 2024 and, in Phase I, he welcomes back Food for the Poor and its CEO Ed Raine. In an hour, they raise close to $5,000 for...
Monday, December 2, 2024
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Gus returns live from being off all of last week for Thanksgiving. He starts off with Catholic author Gary Zimak who calls in to talk about his new book, “Find...
Friday, November 22, 2024
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Since the show is off next week, Gus prays his Intentional Rosary with listeners today and, with Thanksgiving being next week, encourages callers to say to offer something for which...
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Gus asks listeners if they have a favorite sports memory and invites them to call in and share it. We hear everything from Little League games to game winning high...
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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Alex Jones, co-founder and CEO of the Hallow App, calls in to talk about their latest project, Advent Pray25, which uses John 3:16 as its theme and features prayers and...
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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This past Sunday, FOX Nation debuted “The Saints,” a mini docudrama series produced and narrated by Martin Scorsese. There are eight episodes in total, four of which are currently available...
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Fr. Leo Patalinghug calls in to talk with Gus about several interesting topic, including his reaction to Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in last week’s presidential election. When Donald...
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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Dr. Matthew Bunson of EWTN News calls in to go over a few news items of Catholic interest, including the breakdown of the Catholic vote in last week’s presidential election....
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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For the first time in a couple years, Gus plays Bible Roulette with listeners. He invites them to call in and pick a number between 1010 and 1394 and Gus...
Monday, November 11, 2024
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Today is Veterans Day, so Gus gives listeners an opportunity to call in, give a shout out to and talk about the veterans in their lives. Also, Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P....
Friday, November 8, 2024
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Earlier this week, Gus did a segment on hymns that were now banned from being sung at mass in the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri because they either didn’t comport...
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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Based on today’s Gospel reading about the lost sheep, Gus talks about the importance of ministry and outreach and opens up the phones for any listener who’d like to call...
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Last night, Donald J. Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election in resounding fashion. Gus dedicates the entire show to talking about the results from last night’s presidential election with listeners....
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Today is Election Day and, because we live in a very divided and often volatile political culture, Gus invites listeners to call in and share their level of concern today...
Monday, November 4, 2024
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Tomorrow is Election Day 2024 and Gus is joined by Dr. Leisa Marie Carzon to talk about the Catholic vote and how Catholics should approach voting. She’s also the author...
Friday, November 1, 2024
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Today is the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church. Gus continues a Seize the Day All Saints’/Souls Day tradition where he invites listeners...
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Gus is joined by his nephew Brian Phlegar. He’s a recent college graduate and one thing he’s always wanted to do is hike the entirety of the Appalachian Trail. It...
Monday, October 28, 2024
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Over the weekend, Gus saw the new movie “Conclave,” starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow. Gus says that he hated the movie and though it was complete woke...
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Gus is joined by Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez to talk about the dangerous posed by Amendment 4 in her state, which will allow abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy...
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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Fr. Leo Patalinghug calls in to talk about a number of Catholic things, including the challenges of work and running a business. He talks about some of the frustrations and...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Yesterday, Gus went to a centennial birthday party at his bowling alley. A fellow bowler named Frank turned 100 on October 9th and he still bowls and drives himself to...
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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Today is the Feast of Pope St. John Paul II who led the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005 and had the second-longest papacy in Church history. Gus talks about...
Monday, October 21, 2024
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Gus is back live after being off for a week and he recounts coming home after Hurricane Milton and what he encountered. Afterwards, he opens up the phones for Tell...
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Tomorrow, a new faith-based film is being released by GND Media Group and Fathom Events called “Average Joe,” starring Eric Close and Amy Acker. It tells the story of high...
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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Hurricane Milton has inched ever closer to Tampa and Gus shares his concern with his listeners. Although he’s safe in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, he is worried about his home...
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Hurricane Milton is currently in the Gulf of Mexico, blowing past the Yucatan Peninsula, and is heading straight towards Tampa. Gus talks about how he’s lived in Tampa for 40 years...
Monday, October 7, 2024
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Dr. Paul Kengor calls in to talk with Gus about his new book, “The Stigmatists: Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings,” available from TAN Books. The stigmata on the wounds...
Friday, October 4, 2024
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Producer/Director Rob Kaczmark calls in to talk about his latest documentary film, “Heart of a Servant – The Father Flanagan Story,” which opens on Tuesday. Before talking about the movie...
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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In the wake of the massive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Gus has heard some incredible stories of various blessings those affected have received. Some of them have been financial,...
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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It's the Feast of the Guardian Angels and Gus keeps up a Seize the Day tradition. He invites listeners to call in and share any guardian angel stories they have. Throughout...
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Msgr. Patrick Winslow, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, calls in to talk about the damage done to the western portion of North Carolina and...
Monday, September 30, 2024
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Gus is joined in studio by Catholic chaplain, and longtime friend, Blair Holtey. He talks about chaplaincy the chaplaincy program and all its different aspects and the various stages you...
Friday, September 27, 2024
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Gus and Michelle made it through Hurricane Helene, which hit the Big Bend area of Florida near Tallahassee. Gus says it was dicey at times, and the power flickered on...
Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Gus talks about how, because of the impending Hurricane Helene, he’s been watching a lot of local news for weather coverage. Since we’re in the middle of campaign season in...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Prolific Catholic author, speaker and songwriter Mike Aquilina calls in to talk about his latest book, “Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cites and How They Were Evangelized.” Mike and...
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Today’s First Reading at mass was taken from the Book of Proverbs. It’s a rich book of scripture filled with deeply spiritual wisdom that is traditionally attributed to King Solomon....
Monday, September 23, 2024
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Today is the Feast of Pio of Pietrelcina, aka Padre Pio. Bret Thoman, author of several books, including a new seven-book series on Padre Pio called “The Life of Padre...
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Fr. Leo Patalinghug calls in to talk about a number of faith issues, including suffering and how we can make it a prayer. They also begin talking about today’s Feast...
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Dr. Matthew Bunson of EWTN News calls in to talk with Gus about his recent trip to Quito, Ecuador to cover the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress and recounts some of...
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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Last week, Pope Francis did it again. He had another one of those in-flight press conferences where he said something that the Vatican had to later clarify. On board Shepherd...
Monday, September 16, 2024
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Gus is joined in the Conversion Corner by Dr. Abigail Favale. Dr. Favale shares with Gus and his listeners that in college, she was drawn to feminism and drifted toward...
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Today is Friday the 13th, which for centuries has been considered unlucky or a bad omen. Gus talks about superstition in our culture and talks about the Catholic Church’s teaching...
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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Gus and Michelle are doing a road trip next month, so he changed the oil in his car. He did it by himself and didn’t go to his local mechanic...
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Last night was the first, and possibly only, presidential debate between former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. It was fiery at times and unevenly moderated, with...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Gus is joined by Catholic author Joel S. Peters to talk about his new book, “Sola Scriptura Doesn’t Work: 25 Reasons to Reject the Doctrine of ‘Bible Alone,’” available from...
Monday, September 9, 2024
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Gus kicks off the week by talking with the two newest Catholic Channel hosts, Kathryn Whitaker and Rachel Bulman whose show "Strong Voices" airs every Thursday at 1:00pm ET. Kathryn...
The Stories of Jesus
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For our retreat, here are the stories of Jesus from which you can choose. Remember, choose one with which you may not be so familiar, or that you would like...