SPIRITED TALK TODAY is a weekly podcast developed by Loyola Press to nurture a lived faith and help people be conscious of God’s work in their daily lives. Each show explores spiritual issues and relevant topics that enlighten, encourage, and provide inspiration to today’s listeners. Episodes include interviews with best-selling authors and experts on a variety of religious topics.
STT_Show26
July 5th, 2006 by Host
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Do you suffer from Bibliophobia? The doctor is in! From footnotes to facts, Joe Paprocki gives insightful and practical Bible reading tips on how to understand God’s Library. Listen to this podcast and you will never look at Scripture the same.
STT_Show25
June 27th, 2006 by Host
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Get spiritually fit with Tim Muldoon! He presents the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in today’s language—as a daily program of workouts to achieve spiritual fitness, tailored to people with busy schedules.
*Special feature of summer reading picks with Dawn!
STT_Show24
June 9th, 2006 by Host
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What inspires you about the faith? Join us as we welcome back author and jazz singer Liz Kelly to discuss May Crowning, Mass, and Merton And Other Reasons I Love Being Catholic. Experience Liz’s wit, affection and candor as she discusses her passion for the faith including everything from The Pietà to heavenly humor. (And she sings too!)
STT_Show23
June 5th, 2006 by Host
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Marriage, single life, priesthood, college, new career? What am I supposed to do with my life? How do I know what will bring me happiness? Join Fr. Dom Grassi, author and speaker, as he shares insight and wisdom on discernment, life choices, and what it means to be called by name.
STT_Show22
May 26th, 2006 by Host
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The Rosary A Path into Prayer is more than your mother’s rosary book! Join singer and author Liz Kelly as she shares how the rosary has become a very personal, intimate prayer that has deepened her relationship with God and Mary.
STT_Show21
May 22nd, 2006 by Host
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DaVinci is the word on the street from the Cannes Film Festival to the local churches. What questions are being asked about the Catholic Church, Dan Brown, Mary Magdalene, and Jesus’ divinity? Join Jesuit Fr. Jim Martin, author of My Life With the Saints, as he faces the controversy head on with wit, wisdom, and answers.
STT_Show20
May 15th, 2006 by Host
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What IS the truth behind the mystery of the Holy Grail? Why all this controversy around Dan Brown’s DaVinci Code, Opus Dei, the sacred feminine, and the quest for the Grail? How is a Christian to make sense of all this? Join Mike Aquilina and Christopher Bailey, authors of The Grail Code, as they explore the Grail stories and the mysterious power behind them that has seized the human imagination for centuries.
STT_Show19
May 9th, 2006 by Host
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Oy vey! You asked for it and you got it! Join Robert Schoen, author of What I Wish My Christian Friends Knew About Judaism, and get all your questions about Judaism and kosher hot dogs answered.
STT_Show17-Repost
May 2nd, 2006 by Host
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Can Christians find God in the DaVinci Code? Is the Lord of the Rings more “Catholic†than The Passion of the Christ? Join international speaker and author, Richard Leonard, for a lively discussion on why movies matter and how you can read a film through the lens of faith.
STT_Show18
May 1st, 2006 by Host
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After being diagnosed with cancer, Al Parisi became the “CEO†of the Parisi family. Instead of becoming discouraged with his illness, Al used this time to connect with his teenage daughter and son. His method was simple – write a note on his child’s lunch bag. Join Al and his daughter Ann Marie as they share their journey that has led to the inspiring books Lunch Bag Notes and More Lunch Bag Notes.
STT_Show16
April 12th, 2006 by Host
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For a wine connoisseur and columnist, thirty-something Matthew Lickona lives an unusual inner life. Join Chad, Michelle, and Matthew, author of Swimming with Scapulars True Confessions of a Young Catholic, as they dive into this podcast full of insight on Catholicism and the spiritual life.
STT_Show15
April 4th, 2006 by Host
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Join Fr. Jim Martin, SJ as he recounts how the saints have been real companions on his life journey. From St. Peter to Dorothy Day, the saints have helped Fr. Jim find joy and courage. This inspiring and witty podcast will show how the saints can help all of us to find our way in the world.
STT_Show14
March 24th, 2006 by Host
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What inspires you – kids, family, faith? Listen as Chad & Michelle try something new and get YOU involved on Spirited Talk Today in matters that are most significant in your life.
STT_Show13
March 17th, 2006 by Host
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Are you suffering from an injury, illness, or chronic pain? Do you feel that you have no hope in the face of your pain? Join Dr. Dan Hurley as he discusses pain and hope through the lens of the gospels. Experience new horizons of healing as Dr. Hurley shares insights on encountering Jesus the healer.
STT_Show12
March 10th, 2006 by Host
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. But after the ashes fade, how is a family meant to live these 6 weeks of prayer, fasting, and abstinence? Join religious educator Jeanette Graham as she shares her years of experience teaching children and raising a family of her own. Jeanette offers practical suggestions on how to live Lent as a family, how to explain the difficult aspects of Lent to kids, and how to celebrate not just endure Lent.
Week Off
March 6th, 2006 by Host
Hello everyone -
Chad and Michelle took the week off, but will be back with a new show this Friday. Don’t miss it!
STT_Show11
February 25th, 2006 by Host
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John Paul II was a poet, philosopher, playwright and Pope. He was a man who worked tirelessly for peace, freedom, and the dignity of all people. Join editor Joe Durepos as he explores the vision, spirit, and legacy of this man who touched the hearts of millions.
STT_Show10
February 17th, 2006 by Host
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Did you ever think that your kid’s heroes could be Saints? Have you ever thought that the check out lane could be a place to pray? Join writer Amy Welborn as she explains the many ways for you and your family to connect with God in everyday places and events.
STT_Show9
February 10th, 2006 by Host
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Did you even think that your workplace could be the setting for the divine? Join author Greg Pierce as he shares how you can encounter the holy and the transcendent in the midst of your work. Filled with deep insight and practical tips, Greg will help you find spirituality at work.
STT_Show8
February 3rd, 2006 by Host
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God at the movies? Join Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ as he shares his insights on the Oscar nominations and how watching a film can be a spiritual experience. This insightful and surprising podcast will open your eyes to a whole new way you, your children, and your faith community can meet God at the movies.
STT_Show7
January 27th, 2006 by Host
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Meet the Angel Author! For years, Joan Wester Anderson has been inspiring countless people with true stories of angels and miracles. Get an up close and personal insight into life of a woman who truly has been touched by angels.
STT_Show6
January 20th, 2006 by Host
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Is poetry just another literary form or a way to discover the depths of your being and the spiritual? Join poets Judy Valente & Charles Reynard as they share their thoughts and experiences on writing and understanding poetry and how it is a means for encountering the Divine.
STT_Show5
January 13th, 2006 by Host
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Is your family calendar so jammed that there’s never enough time to “be spiritual� Join Tom McGrath as he humorously and profoundly gives practical tips and insights how the hectic and ordinary moments of family life offer endless opportunities to live more deeply and raise faith-filled kids.
STT_Show4
January 6th, 2006 by Host
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Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we cannot handle alone. At times like these, angels often come to warn or save us. Occasionally we can see them especially if they are disguised as helpful humans. It’s just one more good reason to greet the angels each morning, and ask them to take care of us and the people we love. The following amazing stories reveal how angels are always among us!
STT_Show3
December 31st, 2005 by Host
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Set the Church pews humming and discover the transforming power of the Mass with Joe Paprocki author of Living the Mass. Listen as Joe energetically & passionately speaks of turning the Mass into something more than obligation to a source of strength that lasts the whole week!
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December 23rd, 2005 by Host
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New York Times best-selling author Joan Wester Anderson reads more of her favorite stories about angels and miracles.
Sometimes we do not see the end result of why we were inspired to do certain things. Sometimes seeing the end result takes a long time. But every now and then we are permitted to see just how important a role we played. And as the people in the following stories discovered, those moments are miracles!
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December 14th, 2005 by Host
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New York Times best-selling author Joan Wester Anderson reads some of her favorite stories about angels and miracles.
During a summer vacation, five year old Emily becomes deathly ill while her family is driving through an isolated stretch in Wyoming. Does an angel lead her to a hospital?
Desolate with two small children, Bonnie has no food for her children when she receives the “macaroni and cheese miracle.†Listen to these stories and more and discover the power of angels and miracles in today’s world.
