Salt and Light Hour - Catholic Podcast
752 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsEvery week, our host, Deacon Pedro brings you the best of Salt + Light Media: Inspiring messages, insightful interviews, interesting commentary and music; plus great segments from our contributors. Stay current with the Catholic Church in Canada and the world, and nourish your faith with the SLHour.
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E569 Integrating Body and Soul and Music by Danielle Savard
April 27, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBHow do we integrate soul and body? This week we lean about SoulCore, a fitness and prayer ministry that does just that. Antonia and Danny Torchia return to tell us more about rearing rebels through Spiritual Works of Mercy; Billy has a question about priests and artificial intelligence; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Danielle Savard, who has a new album, Warfare.
E568 Best of SLHour: Conversations on Artificial Intelligence
April 20, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on questions on Artificial Intelligence with our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews who has been reporting on all the conversations about artificial intelligence taking place in the world of engineering, technology and also in Hollywood. Join us for conversations on fear of technology, how the algorithm works, synthetic AI, chatbots, how AI will take all our jobs and finally, an unexpected benefit of AI.
E567 Faith as Protest and Music by Chris Bray
April 13, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWe know that Faith calls us to justice but the Rev. Dr. Karen A. Hamilton argues that faith also calls us to protest. This week she tells us about her book that compiles stories of all faiths as protest. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus, has an update about a program that helps men pray and learn about the faith; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp has a window to the soul of an Academy Award-winning Anime film; and singer/songwriter, Chris Bray has a new book.
E566 SLHour 2024 Special Easter Edition with John Michael Talbot
March 30, 2024 00:00 - 1 minute - 57.9 MBThis year, on our Special Easter edition, Deacon Pedro is joined by Catholic singer/songwriter/author and Christian music legend, John Michael Talbot, who tells us about his more-than-40 year career, shares his latest album with us and gives us inspiring words to reflect on for the Easter season.
E565 The Little Douglings return and music by Michael Zabrocki
March 16, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, author Carissa Douglas tells us about the new installment in the Little Douglings young adult book series. Jermaine has a book suggestion, Gillian learns a practical lesson for Lent and we meet singer/songwriter Michael Zabrocki.
E564 National Eucharistic Revival and music by Michael James Mette
March 09, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week on an all-new SLHour, we give you everything you need to know about the Eucharistic Revival in the United States. Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need tells us about what’s happening in Burkina Faso; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp gives us her first choice for best picture of the year and singer/songwriter Michael James Mette and his wife Michelle tell us about a new opportunity for this Summer.
E563 A Film about Ordinary Angels and Music by Laura Huval
March 02, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, Andrew Erwin of the Erwin Brothers tells us about their latest film, Ordinary Angels. Danny and Antonia Torchia give us more tips on how to "rear rebels" especially during Lent; Our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews explores surrogate friendship through artificial intelligence and we meet singer/songwriter Laura Huval.
E562 All-new SLHour: A Film about St. Frances Cabrini and music by Fr. Rob Galea
February 24, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week, producer Leo Severino tells us about his new film based on the life and work of St. Frances Cabrini. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus returns with Into the Breach to tell us about a great resource; Billy has a question about things Catholics do; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Fr. Rob Galea.
E561 Best of SLHour: Responding to Racism, Catholic Publishing and Great Music
February 10, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers explains how Catholics should respond to racism and we learn about a new Catholic book publisher, JMJ Press. We also meet the Damascus Worship and we reconnect with singer/songwriter PJ Anderson.
E560 Best of SLHour: Life Lessons, a Filmmaker's Conversion and Great Music
February 03, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, we learn some life lessons that Deacon Kevin Martin, Jr. learned from his dad and meet seasoned Christian film producer , Bob Katz, who tells us about his conversion to Catholicism. We also meet the mother-son duo Dupree and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi.
E559 Best of SLHour: Revisiting the Synod, Renova+ and great music
January 27, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2023. We learn about a new ministry from Argentina, Renova+, that is expanding into the U.S and we revisit what happened at the Synod on Synodality. We also meet singer/songwriter Nico Cabrera and reconnect with Bob Halligan Jr. of the the Catholic celtic-rock band Ceili Rain.
E558 Best of SLHour: The Catholic Teacher, a new Prolife Resource for Teens and great music
January 20, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week, we learn about what makes a Catholic teacher and learn about a new prolife resource for teens from Life Canada. We also hear from the St. John’s College Worship Band and reconnect with singer/songwriter John Paul Von Arx.
Best of the SLHour: Mother Teresa, Religious Vocations and great Music
January 13, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2023. We learn about the film Mother Teresa and Me*, and also about a new resource to help you find your religious vocation**. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Amanda Vernon*** and Lorraine Hess.
E557 Best of the SLHour: Mother Teresa, Religious Vocations and great Music
January 13, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2023. We learn about the film Mother Teresa and Me*, and also about a new resource to help you find your religious vocation**. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Amanda Vernon*** and Lorraine Hess.
E556 Best New Contemporary Songs of 2023
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week we revisit new music released by Catholic artists in 2023 and featured on our program. Tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2023, featuring, Pat Briley, Hannah Schaefer, Francesca LaRosa, EPIC the Band, The Dwell, Nico Cabrera and John Finch, Lorraine Hess, PJ Anderson and Taylor Tripodi.
Best New Contemporary Songs of 2023
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week we revisit new music released by Catholic artists in 2023 and featured on our program. Tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2023, featuring, Pat Briley, Hannah Schaefer, Francesca LaRosa, EPIC the Band, The Dwell, Nico Cabrera and John Finch, Lorraine Hess, PJ Anderson and Taylor Tripodi.
2023 Christmas Edition Featuring Sarah Kroger
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBJoin us for our 2023 SLHour Christmas special: Gillian has a Christmas lesson that will last the whole year; Sr. Marie-Paul finds the Window to the Soul in feel-good Christmas movies; Mark reflects on the meaning of the Incarnation, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Kroger, who has just released her very first Christmas project.
E555 2023 Christmas Edition Featuring Sarah Kroger
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBJoin us for our 2023 SLHour Christmas special: Gillian has a Christmas lesson that will last the whole year; Sr. Marie-Paul finds the Window to the Soul in feel-good Christmas movies; Mark reflects on the meaning of the Incarnation, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Kroger, who has just released her very first Christmas project.
E554 A Catholic Response to Racism and Music by Dupree
December 16, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers gives us the Catholic response to racism. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Billy has a question about Christmas and we meet singing/songwriting/mother-son duo Dupree.
A Catholic Response to Racism and Music by Dupree
December 16, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers gives us the Catholic response to racism. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Billy has a question about Christmas and we meet singing/songwriting/mother-son duo Dupree.
E553 Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father and Music by The Dwell
November 25, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week, Deacon Kevin Martin Jr. shares with us lessons that he learned from his dad. Marie-Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need-Canada gives us an update from Gaza and tells us about a new cause for canonization in Where God Helps; Danny and Antonia Torchia share tips on corporal works of mercy in Rearing Rebels and we meet Andrew Ferguson of the band The Dwell.
Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father and Music by The Dwell
November 25, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week, Deacon Kevin Martin Jr. shares with us lessons that he learned from his dad. Marie-Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need-Canada gives us an update from Gaza and tells us about a new cause for canonization in Where God Helps; Danny and Antonia Torchia share tips on corporal works of mercy in Rearing Rebels and we meet Andrew Ferguson of the band The Dwell.
E552 Discerning Religious Vocations and music by Taylor Tripodi
November 18, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week, on the SLHour, we see a map of religious vocations across North America. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Billy has a question about funerals and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi who has some new songs to share.
Discerning Religious Vocations and music by Taylor Tripodi
November 18, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week, on the SLHour, we see a map of religious vocations across North America. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Billy has a question about funerals and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi who has some new songs to share.
E551 Thoughts on the Synod and music by Damascus Worship
November 11, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week we speak with Sr. Gill Goulding of the Synod’s Theological Commission who gives us her thoughts on the Synod. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus has thoughts on what it’s like to be a Catholic family in a post-Christian world; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP has the windows to the soul; and we meet the ministry, Damascus Worship.
Thoughts on the Synod and music by Damascus Worship
November 11, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week we speak with Sr. Gill Goulding of the Synod’s Theological Commission who gives us her thoughts on the Synod. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus has thoughts on what it’s like to be a Catholic family in a post-Christian world; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP has the windows to the soul; and we meet the ministry, Damascus Worship.
E550 A New Prolife Graphic Novel and music by PJ Anderson
November 04, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week, Pat Wiedemer of LifeCanada brings us a new prolife resource that helps teens see the consequences of their actions; Gillian learns something from her kids about expectations; Danny returns with a domestic version of rearing rebels to talk about prayer in the family; and singer/songwriter PJ Anderson has several new singles to share.
A New Prolife Graphic Novel and music by PJ Anderson
November 04, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week, Pat Wiedemer of LifeCanada brings us a new prolife resource that helps teens see the consequences of their actions; Gillian learns something from her kids about expectations; Danny returns with a domestic version of rearing rebels to talk about prayer in the family; and singer/songwriter PJ Anderson has several new singles to share.
A New Catholic Publisher and Music by Lorraine Hess
October 28, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week on an all-new SLHour, we learn about JMJ Press, a new Catholic publisher dedicated to giving glory to God. We learn how the Israel-Hammas conflict is affecting Aid to the Church in Need partners in the Gaza Strip; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and we reconnect with Lorraine Hess who has a new album dedicated to Truth.
E549 A New Catholic Publisher and Music by Lorraine Hess
October 28, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week on an all-new SLHour, we learn about JMJ Press, a new Catholic publisher dedicated to giving glory to God. We learn how the Israel-Hammas conflict is affecting Aid to the Church in Need partners in the Gaza Strip; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and we reconnect with Lorraine Hess who has a new album dedicated to Truth.
Everything You Need to Know about the Synod and music by John Paul Von Arx
October 21, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week we get an update of the Synod in Rome, why it’s happening, how it all works and what it means for the Church. Jermaine has a few good book suggestions, Billy has a question about evil spirits and we reconnect with singer/songwriter John Paul Von Arx who has a new video and some new songs to share.
E548 Everything You Need to Know about the Synod and music by John Paul Von Arx
October 21, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week we get an update of the Synod in Rome, why it’s happening, how it all works and what it means for the Church. Jermaine has a few good book suggestions, Billy has a question about evil spirits and we reconnect with singer/songwriter John Paul Von Arx who has a new video and some new songs to share.
What is a Catholic Teacher and music by Nico Cabrera
October 07, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week author and professor, James Kirylo tells us what it means to be a Catholic teacher. Damien O’Connor has a new Knights of Columbus video series for the family; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP, has the windows to the soul to a popular film from the Summer; and we meet singer/songwriter Nico Cabrera.
E547 What is a Catholic Teacher and music by Nico Cabrera
October 07, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week author and professor, James Kirylo tells us what it means to be a Catholic teacher. Damien O’Connor has a new Knights of Columbus video series for the family; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP, has the windows to the soul to a popular film from the Summer; and we meet singer/songwriter Nico Cabrera.
A Christian filmmaker's conversion and music by Amanda Vernon
September 30, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, we speak with Christian filmmaker Bob Katz about his new film The Blind and about his recent conversion to Catholicism; Gillian learns something from her kids about living in the moment; Danny returns with a domestic version of rearing rebels; and singer/songwriter Amanda Vernon is back from sabbatical and has several new singles to share.
E546 A Christian filmmaker's conversion and music by Amanda Vernon
September 30, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, we speak with Christian filmmaker Bob Katz about his new film The Blind and about his recent conversion to Catholicism; Gillian learns something from her kids about living in the moment; Danny returns with a domestic version of rearing rebels; and singer/songwriter Amanda Vernon is back from sabbatical and has several new singles to share.
E545 Helping parishes be more missionary and music by Ceili Rain
September 23, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, we learn about a Global ministry, Renova+, that’s soon coming to the U.S.. Marie Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need - Canada tells us about the Church in Mongolia; Mark Matthews has good things to say about the current writer and actor strike in Hollywood and we reconnect with Bob Halligan Jr. of the Celtic Rock band, Ceili Rain who have a new album, Crash This Gate.
E544 Mother Teresa and Me and The St. John's College Worship Band
September 16, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, executive producer Thierry Cagianut tells us about his new film Mother Teresa & Me that intertwines the story of the saint from 50 years ago with that of a young British woman of today. Jermaine gives us two good suggestions for Fall reading on Book Endz; Billy has a question about being sick on Church for Dummies and we meet the St. John’s College Worship Band, under the direction of Andrew Hall.
Mother Teresa and Me and The St. John's College Worship Band
September 16, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, executive producer Thierry Cagianut tells us about his new film Mother Teresa & Me that intertwines the story of the saint from 50 years ago with that of a young British woman of today. Jermaine gives us two good suggestions for Fall reading on Book Endz; Billy has a question about being sick on Church for Dummies and we meet the St. John’s College Worship Band, under the direction of Andrew Hall.
Best of SLHour: Church for Dummies | 2023 Edition
September 09, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week on a special edition of the SLHour we feature the best of Church for Dummies with Billy Chan. Tune in for questions about the All Souls, Holy Water, Crucifixes, Saints, Canonizations and so much more! Let’s learn some basics of our Faith with this SLHour-Church for Dummies Special.
Best of SLHour: Windows to the Soul | 2023 Edition
September 02, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on movies. Our film expert, Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp has been giving us the Windows to the Soul of films for years now and it’s time, once again, to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Sr. Marie Paul has to say about some great films from the 2020-2021 season, including a film that deals with the Black Lives Matter theme, animated films about the afterlife, and films with great father figures, inspired by...
Best of SLHour: What I Learned From My Kids | 2023 Edition
August 26, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week on a special edition of the SLHour, once again, we focus on being children of God. Our parenting contributor, Gillian Kantor, has been producing the What I Learned From My Kids segment for years now, and it’s time again to share some of that wisdom. This week we hear a little bit of what Gillian has learned from her six children about promises, making excuses, the importance of quiet time and waiting, and spiritual warfare.
Best of SLHour: The Chosen, the Rosary and great music
August 19, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we peak with Dallas Jenkins, the creator and producer of the popular The Chosen series and we learn all about a new documentary series about the Rosary. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Francesca LaRosa and Lorraine Hess.
Best of SLHour: Magdala Centre; Nefarious and great music
August 12, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn all about the work at the Magdala Centre in Israel and about the apologetic demonic thriller film Nefarious. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Kay Clarity and Hannah Schaefer, who both have new singles.
Encore SLHour: Remembering WYD 2002: The CD Concert - Live
August 05, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBOn this special encore edition of the SLHour, we bring you highlights from the WYD2002 CD LIVE Concert – recorded at Exhibition Place, on July 18th 2002. You’ll hear Tom Booth, Sarah Hart, Susan HooKong-Taylor, Janelle, Daniel Facerias, Hermana Glenda, Critical Mass, Julie Lafontaine, Jesse Manibusan, Martin Valverde, Migueli and Ziza. This program first aired on August 1, 2009.
Special SLHour: Remembering WYDs from Buenos Aires to Lisbon
July 29, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week, on a special edition of the SLHOUR we remember the last 37 years of World Youth Days as we hear theme songs from Buenos Aires to Lisbon.
Best of SLHour: Mental Health Sunday, the Humanity of Jesus and great music
July 22, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, on a special Summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program earlier in 2023. We learn about mental health Sunday and the importance of recognizing mental health in the Church with Fr. Stephan Kappler of the Southdown Institute and speak with Jared Brock about his new book A God Named Josh. We also reconnect with the EPIC the band and singer/songwriter Aly Aleigha.
Best of SLHour: Men's Conference, The Camino and great music
July 15, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, on the summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in early 2023. We learn about the National Men’s Conference, and also about a new film about the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. We also meet singer/songwriter Patrick Briley and the band Steadfast Worship.
Summer at Magdala
June 03, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week, Fr. Eamon Kelly, LC of the Magdala Centre tells us about their busy Summer season. We learn about the Aid to the Church in Need religious freedom report; Mark Matthews tells us something really good that’s happening in Hollywood and we meet Andrew Ferguson of the singing duo, The Dwell, from the Vigil Project.
Unmasking Evil
May 27, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week, co-directors Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman tell us all about the new thriller about demonic possession, Nefarious. Danny has monastic tips for rearing rebels; Sr. Marie Paul gives us the windows to the soul to a new Tom Hanks film; and we reconnect with Carlos Gonzalez of EPIC, the Band.