Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by Claire McGarry, author of the new book Grace in Tension: Discover Peace with Martha and Mary from Our Sunday Visitor. Claire's book came into my hands and heart at the perfect time. Her words helped me draw … [Read more...] about Grace in Tension: In Conversation with Claire McGarry
Embodied Magazine: 3 Minutes with Ann Gundlach
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by Ann Gundlach, the founder of the dynamic new resource Embodied Magazine. Launching in January, this terrific tool offers an experiential, story-based path to sharing the good … [Read more...] about Embodied Magazine: 3 Minutes with Ann Gundlach
American Underdog
While on the surface, a film about football may not seem to be very "Christmas-centric", American Underdog, starring Zachary Levi as Kurt Warner, is just the type of family-friendly, inspirational entertainment that's perfect for the end of a nice long celebration of all that is good. Today, the … [Read more...] about American Underdog
Changing the Way We Care: 3 Minutes with Mary Beth Iduh
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by Mary Beth Iduh of Catholic Relief Services. On the heels of Saturday's celebration of World Children's Day, Mary Beth explains CRS's involvement in the new Changing the Way We … [Read more...] about Changing the Way We Care: 3 Minutes with Mary Beth Iduh
King Richard
In sharing this brief review of King Richard, a biopic focusing on Richard Williams as he devotes his life to raising future tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams, I have to admit to having very little knowledge of the original source material. It's hard to know as someone not intimately … [Read more...] about King Richard
St. Nicholas Christmas Show
Opportunities to gather in-person to celebrate the Christmas season feel more plentiful this year, but very few of them offer families the opportunity to truly understand the "reason for the season" with as much attention and care as the St. Nicholas Christmas Show. Jointly sponsored by Adventure … [Read more...] about St. Nicholas Christmas Show
Operation Hidden Treasure
Just in time for Veteran's Day, I'm happy to share the good news about Operation Hidden Treasures, a television series that highlights the gifts of some very special men and women who have served our country. The show tells stories of "hidden treasures" that have been unearthed by families and … [Read more...] about Operation Hidden Treasure
Big News for The Bible in a Year
For the last year, I've watched and listened as the amazing The Bible in a Year podcast project unfolded at Ascension Press. Last week, I had the great joy of attending a press conference which not only shared the phenomenal success of the project but announced three major "next step" projects that … [Read more...] about Big News for The Bible in a Year
The Most Reluctant Convert
Most of us know him best for his perenially bestselling work The Chronicles of Narnia. But long before he was an informal member of The Inklings and created literature that would captivate the world, Clive Staples Lewis was a rambunctious son, an atheist seeker, and an academic who had dabbled in … [Read more...] about The Most Reluctant Convert
Colin in Black & White
Spoiler Alert: I like writing about movies that make me feel uncomfortable. When I committed to screening and writing about the newly launched Netflix Limited Series Colin in Black & White, I did so fully knowing that some people will absolutely hate this show. Those might be the same people … [Read more...] about Colin in Black & White
365 Dates: In Conversation with Dana Nygaard
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by Dana Nygaard, author of the new book 365 Dates to Renew Your Christian Marriage - Catholic Edition: Increasing Your Emotional Intimacy One Question at a Time. Greg and I have been married since 1986, and yet … [Read more...] about 365 Dates: In Conversation with Dana Nygaard
The Great Adventure: 3 Minutes with Jeff Cavins
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by prolific author and speaker Jeff Cavins, whose work to encourage Scripture studies and to share The Great Adventure® Bible Study Program has truly energized individuals, … [Read more...] about The Great Adventure: 3 Minutes with Jeff Cavins
Saint Hildegard: In Conversation with Susan Garthwaite
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by Susan Garthwaite, the author of the wonderful new biography Saint Hildegard: Ancient Insights for Modern Seekers. I must admit that even with as much as I've written on and spoken about the lives of the … [Read more...] about Saint Hildegard: In Conversation with Susan Garthwaite
MASS
"...it is in pardoning that we are pardoned..." Those words, commonly attributed to the Peace Prayer of St. Francis, cut to the core of what it means to be truly reconciled. I've often pondered them, especially in the wake of my travels in Rwanda where I witnessed the ongoing work of … [Read more...] about MASS
Transformed Catholic: 3 Minutes with Marcel LeJeune
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by Marcel LeJeune, the founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples. For years, I've watched and learned from Marcel as he used innovative strategies and a heart for Jesus to impact … [Read more...] about Transformed Catholic: 3 Minutes with Marcel LeJeune
Listening For God: In Conversation with Katie Warner
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by Katie Warner, the incredible force of goodness and light behind the wonderful Faith First Treasury book series. While our conversation here centers around the recently launched book Listening for God: … [Read more...] about Listening For God: In Conversation with Katie Warner
