Join Ellen White as she sits down to talk with Allie Wipperman, a local parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Wake Forest. Allie and her husband, Scott, have been married for 31 years and have 8 beautiful children together. Also, they have been active in the local Church community for years, having been involved with Ignited by Truth for about 15 years. Through her lived experience of conversion, Allie offers a witness to God’s grace at work in her life, the journey of discovering the Catholic Faith, and the role of the Church, the sacraments, and parish community in her formation and ongoing discipleship. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
For this interview, I’m joined by John Jansen, an inspiring leader in the pro-life movement. John is the Executive Director of the Pro-Life Action League. For decades, John has been at the forefront of pro-life advocacy, leading efforts to educate the public, engage communities, and protect the dignity of life. He shares about the League’s mission, programs, and their upcoming Christmas in the Womb caroling sessions. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
Saints in the Making, our monthly saint segment here on FaithWorks. We'll dive into the lives of saints who inspire us to live with purpose, faith, and love. Each month, we’ll highlight saints whose feast days fall within the month, exploring their incredible stories, virtues, and the lessons they offer for our own lives. This month, we’re turning our attention to three powerful witnesses in the life of the Church — St. Ambrose, St. John of the Cross, and the celebration of the Holy Family — all of whom we honor in December. From the bold preaching and steady leadership of St. Ambrose, to the mystical depth and profound spiritual insight of St. John of the Cross, and the radiant witness of love within the Feast of the Holy Family, each of these celebrations reveals a distinct facet of what it means to live a life rooted in Christ. They show us that holiness is born in courage, forged in prayer, and lived out in the ordinary rhythms of family and community. Rob is a local Catholic author and speaker who has a passion for spreading the joy of the Catholic faith through teaching and is a lifelong student of the saints. Together, we’ll unpack their inspiring legacies and offer practical ways to bring the spirit of these saints into your home and heart. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
For this interview, I’m joined by author and speaker Emily Stimpson Chapman to talk about her recent essay, “On Trad Wives, Keyboard Warriors, and Saving the World While Losing Your Soul.” In this powerful piece, Emily explores how even our best intentions—defending truth, promoting virtue, living out our faith—can go astray when they’re driven more by pride or opposition than by love for Christ. We discuss what it means to live from love instead of reaction, how to stay centered in Jesus amid online noise, and how to keep our faith grounded in humility and mercy. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
We explore “God’s Fingerprints”—scientific signs of the supernatural found in well-studied Christian miracles. Guest Fr. Robert Spitzer, a Jesuit priest and physicist, explains how science and faith align, showing that belief in God is both reasonable and real. From blood-type evidence to quantum theory, relics to the Resurrection, this conversation offers a fresh look at how the divine shows up in the modern world. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
My guest is a longtime friend, Barry O'Connell, from Quebec, Canada — a man whose journey of faith led him back to the Church after the tragic loss of his younger sister. He’s a teacher, a devoted Catholic, and the author of a new book for teens called Jesse — a story of hope, faith, and redemption with a surprising twist. We’ll talk about his upbringing in Quebec, his return to faith, and what inspired him to write Jesse for today’s young readers. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
The last time Dr. McCaffrey was on, we had the privilege of hearing from some incredible warrior moms—Hannah, Nicole, and Patsy—women I like to call street fighters for life. Together, we shared the powerful stories of families who, when faced with life-limiting diagnoses for their unborn children, chose not despair, but radical hope. Their journeys were not defined by fear or avoidance, but by a courageous love—a love that embraces life, no matter how short or fragile it may be. Dr. McCaffrey also shared his own powerful journey and his passion for speaking truth into the often-misunderstood world of prenatal diagnosis. Since then, Dr. McCaffrey delivered a compelling presentation at Our Lady of Lourdes that dove even deeper into the ethical, medical, and spiritual challenges in this space. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
Saints in the Making, our monthly saint segment here on FaithWorks. We'll dive into the lives of saints who inspire us to live with purpose, faith, and love. Each month, we’ll highlight saints whose feast days fall within the month, exploring their incredible stories, virtues, and the lessons they offer for our own lives. This month, we’re turning our attention to three powerful witnesses in the life of the Church — all of whom we celebrate in the month of November. From the tireless mission work of Mother Cabrini, to the royal charity of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, and the apostolic leadership of St. Clement of Rome — each of these saints shows us what it means to live with courage, compassion, and conviction. Their lives remind us that holiness is not reserved for the few — it’s a call for all of us. Rob is a local Catholic author and speaker who has a passion for spreading the joy of the Catholic faith through teaching and is a lifelong student of the saints. Together, we’ll unpack their inspiring legacies and offer practical ways to bring the spirit of these saints into your home and heart. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
In response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk—a 31-year-old husband, father, and outspoken man of faith—we’re highlighting an important cultural and spiritual moment. Bishop Joseph Strickland's letter, “When Catholics Look Outside the Church for Heroes,” addresses the deep longing among Catholics for clarity, courage, and conviction in leadership. To further explore these themes, Dr. Michael Pakaluk joins us to discuss his moving article, “I Was Shot with Charlie Kirk,” offering a personal reflection on faith, martyrdom, and the call to courageous discipleship within the Church today. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
It was such a joy to be on-site, surrounded by the people who are living, leading, and loving the mission of Catholic Campus Ministry — or CCM — right here in the heart of Raleigh. I spoke with Fr. Rolczynski; Dani Irving, the Development Director of CCM; and a couple of amazing students who are active in the ministry, Blake and Denny. We talked about what CCM is, the impact it’s having on students' lives, and the exciting future ahead now that this new home is part of the ministry. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
We’re exploring a topic that is both rich in tradition and deeply relevant to the spiritual challenges we face today: the power of the Rosary, the role of Our Lady, and how Marian devotion helps us navigate these times with faith, peace, and purpose. Joining us in the studio is Fr. Tim Meares, a devoted pastor, a faithful son of Mary, and a shepherd committed to helping others grow in their relationship with Christ through Our Lady. Fr. Meares brings both pastoral wisdom and theological insight to this conversation as we look at the historical roots of the Rosary, its significance through Marian apparitions like Fatima and Lourdes, and its role as a spiritual weapon in the face of today’s moral and cultural confusion. From the victories of Lepanto to the personal stories of saints like John Paul II and Padre Pio, today’s episode invites us to rediscover what generations of Catholics have known: that the Rosary is a gift from heaven—and a powerful means of grace for families, parishes, and individual souls. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www.youtube.com/@thalescollege/videos
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