In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.—Jesuit priest, founder of Ignatius Press, and longtime student and friend of Pope Benedict XVI—to discuss the significance of having the first-ever American...

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Peter Kreeft—Catholic philosopher, longtime Boston College professor, and author of over 100 books—for a candid and moving conversation about his personal conversion story, tol...

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Rosemary McGuire Berry—Catholic author, pilgrimage leader, and storyteller—for a conversation that’s both practical and inspiring. Her new book, Piety and Personality: The Temp...

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I’m joined by Professor James Nolan, sociologist at Williams College and author of Atomic Doctors, for a powerful conversation on memory, martyrdom, and healing—centered on the Cat...

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Fr. Donald Haggerty, priest of the Archdiocese of New York and renowned spiritual writer, for a sobering and deeply moving conversation on his newest book, The Hour of T...

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I share a talk I recently gave to a men’s group at my old parish, centered on The Secret of Holiness: Lessons from Our Lady.On this special episode, released on the feast of...

A short reflection on how to enter into the Easter season without forgetting all the lessons from the Lenten season. 🙏 Special thanks to our sponsor, Truthly!Use code gottabesaints for a free trial at

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Josh McMullen, historian and author of The Glacier Priest, for an inspiring conversation about one of the most fascinating and overlooked Catholic figures of ...

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints podcast, I sit down with Matthew Wiseman, convert to Catholicism and author of The Two Jerusalems, for a powerful conversation about his journey from the Messianic movement to the ...

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints podcast, I sit down with Michael Acaldo, National CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, for an inspiring conversation about what it really means to see Christ in the poor.

In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints podcast, I sit down with Fr. John Nepil to explore the profound spiritual lessons that come from journeying through the wilderness—literally and figuratively. A priest of the Archdiocese of Denver...

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Gotta Be Saints podcast, I sit down with Adam Trufant to explore the transformative power of adventure in overcoming anxiety and finding deeper freedom. As a camp director, out...

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Gotta Be Saints podcast, I sit down with journalist and author Roxanne King to discuss her latest book, Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights. We explore the inspi...

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Gotta Be Saints podcast, I sit down with renowned author and scholar Joseph Pearce to discuss his latest book, Classic Literature Made Simple: Fifty Great Books Every Catho...

Episode SummaryIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Andrew Abela to explore the transformative power of Superhabits—a universal system for a successful life. Drawing on both ancient wisdom and modern science, Dr. A...

Today's episode is special to me. It is a recording of me praying the rosary with my dad over the phone. He has Lewy Body Dementia, and we aren't totally sure how much longer he has with us on earth. One of my favorite things to do with him is ...

Episode SummaryIn this episode, I sit down with Anna Gagnet, founder of Sea la Luz, a nonprofit serving communities in Honduras and Nicaragua, to explore the universal call to mission. Anna shares her inspiring journey of...

Episode SummaryIn this episode, I sit down with Fr. James Kubicki, S.J., to discuss the importance of saying “yes” to God each day and embracing the call to daily conversion. Fr. Kubicki shares practical insights on how to choose ...

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Father Joseph Fessio, S.J., with Fr. Robert Buckley, who offers a personal and insightful look into this remarkable Jesuit priest. Known for his profound intellect ...

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we dive into the profound wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas with Fr. Gregory Pine, one of the creators of the Aquinas 101 series. Known for his intellectual rigor, Aquinas can sometimes feel dau...

Welcome to the fourth and final episode of the Finding Freedom Podcast Series!In partnership with Exodus 90, this special four-part series has explored how to break free from distractions and idols to live as sons and daughters ...

Welcome to the third episode of the Finding Freedom Podcast Series!In partnership with Exodus 90, this special four-part series explores how to break free from the distractions and idols that prevent us from living as sons and d...

Welcome to the second episode of the Finding Freedom Podcast Series!I’m so excited to partner with Exodus 90 to bring you this special four-part series on finding true freedom. Over the next four ep...

Welcome to the first episode of the Finding Freedom Podcast Series!I’m so excited to partner with Exodus 90 to bring you this special four-part series on finding true freedom. Over the next four epi...

Enjoyed the Gotta Marry Well Podcast Series? Check out this bonus episode with Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, a relative of Bl. Karl of Austria and ambassador of Hungary to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta.