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listeners, but with character, morality, and ethics as a regular part of the conversation.
Some former guests include Frank Reich (Head coach - Indianapolis Colts), Joe Delamielleure (NFL
Hall of Famer), Fr Chase Hilgenbrinck (former MLS player), Daniel “Rudy” Reuttiger (Movie “Rudy”),
and many others.
Why our Faith is important in Sport: In 2004, Pope John Paul II instituted the Office of Church and
Sport to fully recognize the significance of athletics in our culture. The pope intended that athletes, fans, parents, coaches, and sport administrators call upon their Catholic faith to guide actions and words in athletic competition.
For more Carolina Catholic Radio, the original station hosting this program, visit https://www.carolinacatholicradio.org
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Episode 88: Joe Dougherty, a Youth Sports Coach (January 21, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Joe Dougherty, a Youth Sports Coach. (January 21, 2026)
Episode 87: Drew Valinsky, theology teacher, and Fr Alan Benander, Benedictine priest (May 20, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick, Drew Valinsky, theology teacher, and Fr Alan Benander, Benedictine priest (May 20, 2026)
Episode 86: Scott Anthony - Youth & Young Adult Ministries Manager with the Apostolate for Family Consecration (May 13, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Scott Anthony - Youth & Young Adult Ministries Manager with the Apostolate for Family Consecration (May 13, 2026)
Episode 85: On Sports Merchandise Stat of the Week with Jason Murphy
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Jason Murphy.
Episode 84: Mitch and Alle LaFond - Founders and Directors of The Metanoia Method, Online Whole-Body Wellness (April 1, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Mitch and Alle LaFond - Founders and Directors of The Metanoia Method, Online Whole-Body Wellness (April 1, 2026)
Episode 83: A New Segment: Dummy of the Week (March 18, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Aquaviva and Ed Billick host Jason Murphy and offer a new segment: Dummy of the Week (March 18, 2026)
Episode 82: Sam Goodwin, author of Saving Sam: The True Story of an American’s Disappearance in Syria (March 4, 2026)
Sam Goodwin, Division I hockey player, Catholic Speaker and author of Saving Sam: The True Story of an American’s Disappearance in Syria and His Family’s Extraordinary Fight to Bring Him Home
Episode 81: Mary Stanford, author of The Obedience Paradox: Finding True Freedom in Marriage (February 17, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Mary Stanford, Professor of Theology at Christendom College, Catholic Speaker, author of The Obedience Paradox: Finding…
Episode 80: Coach Bob Mahr, a Long-time Youth Coach, offers Sports-Related Wisdom (February 2, 2026)
In today's episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Coach Bob Mahr, a Long-time Youth Coach, offers Sports-Related Wisdom (February 2, 2026)Talk today’s sports topics…
Episode 79: With Special Guest Jason Murphy (January 6, 2026)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick speak with Jason Murphy on the topics of the New Year. Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick and Jason…
Episode 78: Phillip Leopold, Executive Director at Sports at the Service of Humanity (December 10, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick and we revisit a classic segment: Cathlete of the Week Special Guest: Phillip Leopold – executive director at…
Episode 77: Drew Vilinsky, Director of the St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland, Oh) Sports & Arts Chaplaincy Program (November 26, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guests: Drew Vilinsky Theology Teacher and Director of the St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland, Oh)…
Episode 76: Chad Carlson and Brian Bolt, co-hosts of Faith, Sport, Life (November 19, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guests: Chad Carlson – professor of kinesiology; Brian Bolt – physical educator, dean of the School of Education, author…
Episode 75: Anthony Pontarelli, Former Baseball Coach on Catholic Family Land (October 29, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Anthony Pontarelli – former baseball coach, who had a great experience as a student athlete at a…
Episode 74: Why Long Timeouts in College Football are Good (October 15, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Segment: Why long time outs in college football are good Plus: The Catholic Bumper Sticker of…
Episode 73: Kristin Sheehan, director of Play Like a Champion Today (September 17, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Kristin Sheehan, director of Play Like a Champion Today, an educational series, in cooperation…
Episode 72: Dr. Bill Thierfelder, author of Less Than a Minute to Go (September 3, 2025)
Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick Special Guest: Dr Bill Thierfelder, former president of Belmont Abbey College in NC, competed in Olympic Trials,…
Episode 71: Dr Gerald McDermott, author of EveryDay Glory (August 20, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Dr Gerald McDermott on Why do athletes do the sign of the cross? (August 20, 2025)Talk today’s sports topics including our…
Episode 70: Jason Murphy, host of the podcast The Obligation and founder of the Martyr's Walk (July 23, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick interview Jason Murphy (host of the podcast The Obligation and founder of the Martyr's Walk).
Episode 69: Fr Nate Wills, chaplain for ND football and author of Pray Like a Champion Today (July 9, 2025)
In this episode of Faith and Sport, John Acquaviva and Ed Billick talk with Special Guest Fr. Nate Wills, chaplain for ND football and author of Pray Like a Champion Today: Sacred Stories from the…
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