Episodes
Jim Ganley and Brigid Ayer are joined in studio by Father Brent Bowen, Dominican priest who works for the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana in the Office of Evangelization and Witness. Fr. Bowen is in residence at the parish of St. Thomas Acquinas in West Lafayette’s Purdue University campus. Father Bower shares with us how we can discern our calling and gifts and how we can use those to build up the kingdom and share God’s love with others. The next in person workshop is scheduled for February...
Published 04/25/24
GO REBUILD MY CHURCH- FOOD FOR THOUGHT This week, Peter conducts a transformative interview with Brian Bibb, the Director of Mission and Discipleship for Men at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Indianapolis. Brian presents a framework for integrating mission and discipleship into the local community, a key issue in most Catholic parishes. Brian's parish gives all of us "food for thought."  The interview then discusses where discovering, developing, and deploying spiritual gifts,...
Published 03/15/24
Published 03/15/24
GO REBUILD MY CHURCH- Jesus Heals Us-Part II   This week, Peter and Leslie discuss the wonderful truth that Jesus came to save and heal us. In the book of Exodus, when the Israelites left Egypt, the Lord revealed His nature as the One who heals His people. Jesus, who came to bring redemption to the planet, did many signs and wonders, most of which were healing sickness and disease. First Corinthians 12 reveals, in Greek, that there are gifts (plural) of healings (plural). This means there...
Published 03/07/24
GO REBUILD MY CHURCH - Jesus Heals Us   This week, Peter and Leslie discuss the wonderful truth that Jesus came to save and heal us. In the book of Exodus, when the Israelites left Egypt, the Lord revealed His nature as the One who heals His people. Jesus, who came to bring redemption to the planet, did many signs and wonders, most of which were healing sickness and disease. First Corinthians 12 reveals in Greek that there are gifts (plural) of healings (plural). This means there are...
Published 03/07/24
FAITH IN ACTION: One In Christ-Marriage   “One in Christ Marriage Ministry”- Mark & Michelle Overholt, Executive Directors of “One In Christ Marriage” talk with Faith In Action co-hosts Jim Ganley and Brigid Ayer about how the ministry is helping to launch and support marriages. They talk about an upcoming Marriage Conference called Together in Holiness on Saturday, April 27 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Indianapolis. The theme of the conference is “Family: A Seedbed of Vocations.”...
Published 03/05/24
GO REBUILD MY CHURCH: A Call to Intercession-Part III   In this last three-part series, Peter and Leslie discuss the call to rebuild and renew the ministry of intercession here in our American Catholic Church. Citing the High Priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17, examples from the Acts of the Apostles, and finally in the life of a famous saint, the Doanes believe that joining our Lord in heaven as committed intercessors, the Catholic faith can begin to address the issues of poor leadership,...
Published 02/26/24
GO REBUILD MY CHURCH: A Call to Intercession-Part II Last week, Peter and Leslie began sharing the call to understand intercession and how this practice needs to be rebuilt into our Catholic culture. We have seen two great saints of the Old Testament, Abraham, and Moses, practice powerful intercession. This led to a discussion of the Person whom the Doanes referred to as the Great Intercessor, that is, Jesus Christ. This week, Peter and Leslie share the High Priestly Intercession of our...
Published 02/19/24
SONS OF MELCHIZEDEK: Fr. Rick Nagel of St. John the Evangelist Parish
Published 02/09/24
FAITH IN ACTION: LENTEN TRADITIONS WITH FR. PATRICK DOLAN Fr. Patrick Dolan of the Archdiocese of Louisville KY shares his rich knowledge of Lenten traditions from the hills of Appalachia to Europe and in our own backyards. With Brigid Ayer & Corky Aiken. 
Published 02/09/24
GO REBUILD MY CHURCH: A Call to Intercession-Part I Last week, Peter and Leslie completed their short series concerning a goal to consider for the New Year. As Catholic disciples, they challenged us to discover, develop, and deploy our spiritual gifts! Through our Baptism and Confirmation, each of us has received spiritual gifts called charisms so that we may build up the Body of Christ. Through Leslie's pursuit of her gifts, she took a spiritual gifts inventory. To her surprise, she...
Published 02/09/24
KNIGHTVISION: 2024 NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
Published 01/31/24
KNIGHTVISION: STRENGTHENING YOUR SPIRITUAL CORE
Published 01/31/24
FAITH IN ACTION: Steve Pappas of Pappas Associates, LLC, discusses the Non-Profit Security Grant (NPSG) administered by DHS and FEMA, designed to assist non-profits including schools and churches augment and improve their security situation. How the grant works, where it can be obtained and who is eligible are all highlighted. Corky Aiken and Gordon Smith host.
Published 01/31/24
THE BISHOP STRICKLAND HOUR: Cardinal Sarah Backs Up Bishop Strickland
Published 01/31/24
LUNCHTIME PODCAST SAMPLER: Discernment and Intention   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIMitkElkf0 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/119-dreams-are-not-selfish/id1159764896?i=1000560089438 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dudecatholic/episodes/2021-03-02T21_44_21-08_00
Published 01/30/24
GO REBUILD MY CHURCH: An Excellent Goal for the New Year-Part II This week, Peter and Leslie continue to share a goal to consider for the New Year. As Catholic disciples, they challenge us to discover, develop, and deploy our spiritual gifts! Through our Baptism and Confirmation, each of us has received spiritual gifts called charisms so that we may build up the Body of Christ. These gifts are not earned but are to be sought after and received. The charisms are classified in the Catechism...
Published 01/26/24
LUNCHTIME PODCAST SAMPLER: Suffering This week's sampler looks at the uniquely Catholic take on why we suffer: If God loves us, why does he allow suffering, and how can we turn it into grace?
Published 01/24/24
SONS OF MELCHIZEDEK – On this episode of Sons of Melchizedek, a show highlighting priests serving in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, we talk with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Published 01/18/24
SONS OF MELCHIZEDEK – On this episode of Sons of Melchizedek, a show highlighting priests serving in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, we talk with Father Peter Lewitzke of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, parochial vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center at Purdue University in Indiana.
Published 01/18/24
THE BISHOP STRICKLAND HOUR: Cardinal Pell Inspired Bishop Strickland
Published 01/18/24
Marc Tuttle, President of Right to Life of Indianapolis and father of five, expounds upon Life in the eyes of the Church, the philosophers and contemporary society, as well as discussing the state of Pro-Life efforts in Indiana and the US.
Published 01/18/24
University of St. Thomas-Houston Associate Professor of Theology, David P. Deavel, Ph.D, joined St. Thomas this fall as a scholar, teacher and member of the community. Before coming to Houston, he was a visiting assistant professor of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.    The Cavemen interview Dr. Deavel on a wide variety of topics.
Published 01/18/24
GO REBUILD MY CHURCH: An Excellent Goal for the New Year This week, Peter and Leslie share a goal to consider for the New Year. As Catholic disciples, they challenge us to discover, develop, and deploy our spiritual gifts! Through our Baptism and Confirmation, each of us has received spiritual gifts called charisms so that we may build up the Body of Christ. According to Sacred Scripture, each of us has a part to play in that Kingdom task. The Doanes believe this truth is one of the most...
Published 01/18/24
FAITH IN ACTION: Real Presence Dinner – 20 Year Celebration – Dr. David Anders Faith In Action hosts, Brigid Ayer, Corky Aiken and Jim Ganley talk with Catholic Radio Indy’s Founder, Bob Teipen about the 20th Anniversary of Catholic Radio Indy, how Bob got call to start Catholic Radio Indy and the 2024 Real Presence 20th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 3-6:30pm downtown Indy at the Biltwell Event Center with KeynoteSpeaker Dr. David Anders, EWTN radio hosts of the popular...
Published 01/18/24