Today, we talk to Catholic Comedy! We talk about how it all started and how we need more Catholic culture incorporated into movies and TV Shows. 

Catholic Comedy is a group of Catholics who interview and plan events with Catholic Comedians. They are also working on putting together a list of good, family-friendly, Catholic comedians who you can watch and laugh with without worrying about your mortal soul's state.

Guest links: 
Catholic Comedy
https://catholiccomedy.com/
Twitter: Catholic_comedy
IG: Catholic.comedy

Today, we talk to Catholic creator Matt! the Founder of The Simple Catholic Instagram and blog. The Simple Catholic is the #1 source for funny and inspiring Catholic content. Matt shares with us what inspired him to start his blog, how he creates content and engages with his followers. 

Guest Links: 
The Simple Catholic
https://www.instagram.com/thesimplecatholic/?hl=en

Today, Fr. Francis Orozco, the Master of Novices at the Dominican Friars Province of St. Marin De Porres, shares his duties as a Master of Novices. He shares with us how men begin to explore Dominican life and begin to discern if religious life is for them. Once a man decides to join the Dominican Friars, they must apply, submit their application, and eventually meet Fr. Orozco to begin their formation. 

Guest Links: 
Fr. Fracis J Orozco O.P.
Master of Novices
https://www.opsouth.org/

Dana Nygaard a Catholic Psychotherapist grounded in Christ and professional speaker. We talk about her book, marriage and dating, relationships, forgiveness to self and her calling to help others in their Catholic journey. 

Dana Nygaard is a Licensed Professional Counselor, speaker, and mother, Dana Nygaard is a down-to-earth, cradle Catholic with a heart for the New Evangelization. Her unique blend of proven psychotherapy techniques with authentic Catholic spirituality provides her clients and audiences with practical solutions that have life-changing effects. She began her professional work as a teacher after receiving her Bachelor of Secondary Education from the University of North Texas. Later, inspired by the desire to help individuals and married couples seeking emotional, psychological and spiritual healing from a Catholic psychological perspective, she earned her counseling degree from Dallas Baptist University. 

Guest link: 
Dana Nygaard 
https://www.dananygaard.com/

Today talk to Ivhanna Gil about her journey as a Catholic musician. We talk about how it all started. Ivhanna is a Latin American singer/songwriter.  She combines her church roots with a twist of modern pop/Afro beat. 

She has an authentic, down to earth, and fun sound to her music. She has been singing since the age of 4, and songwriting since 11. She navigates her songs as a storyteller versus as a performer. She hopes to inspire others to let go of baggage and grow closer to God through her music.

Guest Link
Ivhanna Gil
https://ivhannagil.com/

Today we have Dr. Mark Miravalle professor of Mariology at Ave Maria University. We dive deep into why a 5th Marian Dogma is needed. 

Dr. Mark Miravalle earned his Sacred Theological Doctorate at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He holds the Saint John Paul II Chair of Mariology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has been teaching since 1986.

Dr. Miravalle is the founder and senior editor of Ecce Mater Tua, an international journal of Mariology research. He is also president of the International Marian Association, comprised of more than 130 theologians, bishops, clergy, and laity worldwide who seek to promote Marian devotion and doctrine.

Guest Links:
Dr. Mark Miravalle
https://www.markmiravalle.com/
https://www.avemaria.edu/faculty-staff/mark-miravalle-s-t-l-s-t-d/
https://internationalmarian.com/
https://eccematertua.com/

Today we talk about Catholic Marketing with Emily Ricci, Founder and CEO of Gloriam Marketing. I can't describe them better than what Emily put on her website; Gloriam is "A Catholic marketing agency that helps you not hate marketing so you can market like Jesus! 

Join us to learn how it all started and learn how Gloriam helps Catholic organizations grow. 

Guest link
Gloriam Marketing
gloriammarketing.com/

Juan Carlos Sanchez, a Co-Founder/CVO/CEO of Family Playland, tells why and how they provide Hispanic families worldwide with a virtuous source of entertainment. In a time when traditional family values are under attack, Family Playland provides curated, healthy and wholesome content. 

Fr. Pier Giorgio Pacelli, O.C.D. Managing Editor at ICS Publications shares with us how the Discalced Carmelites started ICS Publication and what they do. He also touches on the origins of the Discalced Carmelites and his personal journey to become a  Friar. 

Guest: 
ICS Publications 
Institue of Carmelite Studies
https://www.icspublications.org/

Grace Chaffins, President of Students for Life at Florida International University, hosts the Life Collective, a pro-life art exhibit to promote and educate people on life. Located at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church May 21 from 4 pm-7 pm.

Today we talk to Katie Brown, Director of the Marian Blue Wave at the American Life League. Katie walks us through all their programs and how they help the pro-life movement all over the USA. Join this amazing Pro-life Catholic movement today.  

Guest link: 
https://www.all.org/

Executive Director Therese Brown of the Association of Catholic Publishers paints a picture of the Catholic publishing world. Therese also shares their new initiative called CatholicRead, a great resource on recommended titles to enjoy. 

The Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) supports a viable, vibrant, and diverse Catholic publishing environment throughout North America and beyond. It seeks to provide visibility to, advocacy for, and sustainability of published Catholic content. 

Guest's info: 
Association of Catholic Publishers 
https://www.catholicpublishers.org/

Miami Retrouvaille is the University of Marriage. Not just for couples in crisis but for all who want to live a healthy marriage. Wadi Barreto and his wife Jackie are the Coordinators and Founders of the Miami Retrouvaille community. Retrouvaille hosts international gatherings, including in Miami. They provide resources and programs to help you in any stage of your marriage. 

Guest info: 
Wadi Barreto
Retrouvaille
https://retrouvaille.org/

President of the Lagatus Miami Chapter, Jeffrey Gamboa, shares with us how Legatus serves to transform Catholic leaders into ambassadors for Christ in the workplace. 

Legatus is an international organization of Catholic laymen and laywomen, comprising CEOs, presidents, managing partners and business owners (with their spouses), from business and professional enterprises. Legatus has been around for 35th year and has become the Catholic executive peer-group of choice.

Guest Contact: 
Legatus Miami Chapter
President
Jeffrey Gamboa
miami@legatus.org