Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Episodic
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Every weekday morning, join your friends from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and The Gulf South for a discussion of news, events, and living the Gospel, all from a Catholic, faith-filled perspective.

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Wake Up! 5/1/2026: Catholics and Confession | AI | Summer Faith

May 01, 2026 44m

We're joined by Hans Plate, founder of Vinea Research Group, talks about Vinea Research's new study showing the correlation between Catholics and confession. Andrew Gillsmith is the author of "Our…

Wake Up! 4/30/2026: Pro-Life Persuasion | Foster Grandparents | Family Spiritual Companion

Apr 30, 2026 44m

We're joined by Ben Clapper, executive director of Louisiana Right to Life, with Pro-Life Persuasion segment answers the question: What About a Baby Who Is ill or Disabled and Can't Wive Outside the…

Wake Up! 4/29/2026: Archdiocesan News | ECHO Community | St. Catherine of Siena

Apr 29, 2026 44m

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us on news and Clarion Herald stories. Brian Butler, executive director of ECHO Community, updates…

Wake Up! 4/28/2026: Tower of Jesus Completion | Family Life | St. Vincent de Paul

Apr 28, 2026 44m

We're joined by Mauricio Cortés Sierra, lead architect for the Tower of Jesus Christ and the cross terminal at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain. He talked about Pope Leo XIV’s visit to…

Wake Up! 4/27/2026: Hotel Hope | Teens and Chores | Theology Lessons

Apr 27, 2026 44m

We're joined by Sr. Mary Lou Specha, executive director of Hotel Hope in New Orleans, Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and chores. Dr. David Whidden, Fran U Theology…

Wake Up! 4/24/2026: CMA NOLA Guild | Grandparents' Role | Biloxi Diocese

Apr 24, 2026 44m

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the role of grandparents to their grandchildren. Dr. Jerussa Aita-Levy, Pediatric ER Physician at LSU and Emmanual Levy,…

Wake Up! 4/23/2026: Marriage Retreats | Catholic Charities | Meals for the Family

Apr 23, 2026 44m

We're joined by Stephanie Sterling, executive director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about an initiative to raise awareness of what they do in our local communities.…

Wake Up! 4/22/2026: Red Robichaux | The Art of Living | Why is Easter 50 Days?

Apr 22, 2026 44m

We're joined by Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and member of the SL9 Art Society, talks about his new book of short stories called Red Robichaux and Other Southern Moralists. Dr. Scott…

Wake Up! 4/21/2026: Engaged Encounter | Louisiana Orphan Train Museum | First Communion

Apr 21, 2026 44m

We're joined by Jonathan and Winslow Brandenburg, Local Coordinators for Catholic Engaged Encounter Baton Rouge, talk about an upcoming retreat. Martha Aubert, board president of Louisiana Orphan…

Wake Up! 4/20/2026: 365 Catholic Singles Community | St. Michael the Archangel | Blind Spot

Apr 20, 2026 44m

We're joined by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher. He joins us to talk about his new children's book he illustrated called Saint Michael the Archangel Through the Ages. Deacon Charlie Echeverry, author of Blind…

Wake Up! 4/15/2026: Clarion Herald | Parish Leadership Tips | Feasting vs. Fasting

Apr 15, 2026 44m

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with updates. Tim Glemkowski is the executive director of Amazing Parish, talks about a leadership manifesto…

Wake Up! 4/14/2026: Mass Guide Books | Catholic Schools | Women's Healthcare

Apr 14, 2026 44m

We're joined by Jill Grabert, new assistant superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Vince Liberto, Louisiana parish relationship manager, talks about his new mass…

Wake Up! 4/13/2026: Fran U Update | Teens and Mass | Healing in the Modern Medical Center

Apr 13, 2026 44m

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U in Baton Rouge president, with update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about what to do when your teen no longer wants to go to mass…

Wake Up! 4/10/2026: Chime Travelers | 20 Lessons on Following Christ | Biloxi Diocese News

Apr 10, 2026 44m

We're joined by Brandon Otto, scholar, author and translator talks about the book Not of the World: 20 Lessons on Following Christ without Compromise. Lisa Hendey, author, talks about Chime…

Wake Up! 4/9/2026: Catholic Schools | Diocesan Easter Update | Mario and Jimmy's Italian Adventure

Apr 09, 2026 44m

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Mario and Craig…

Wake Up! 4/8/2026: Divine Mercy Sunday | Confession Tips | Talking to Michelangelo

Apr 08, 2026 44m

We're joined by Peter Giersch, author of the book Talking of Michelangelo: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell in the Burgundy Region. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of…

Wake Up! 4/7/2026: Between the Resurrection and Ascension | SVDP | Quirky Catholic Kids

Apr 07, 2026 44m

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, will answer the question: What Did Jesus Do for 40 Days between the Resurrection and the Ascension? Michael Acaldo, CEO of the…

Wake Up! 4/2/2026: Welcome to Hope Springs | Way of the Cross | Living Easter

Apr 02, 2026 44m

We're joined by Paul McCusker is the Senior Director of Creative Content for the Augustine Institute, talks about “Welcome to Hope Springs,” a Screen-Free Audio Adventure for Families. Stephanie…

Wake Up! 4/1/2026: Holy Week | The Importance of the Triduum | Easter Season

Apr 01, 2026 44m

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about Holy Week and Easter/ Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of…

Wake Up! 3/31/2026: St. Joseph | Lessons in Charity | Traditional Roman Breviary

Mar 31, 2026 44m

We're joined by Joan Watson, Catholic speaker and writer, talks about her new book Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity. Samuel McIlheran, author, talks about his new English (from…

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Wake Up! has published 100 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.

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