Red-c Roundup

On Wednesday, June 16, Pam Marvin talked with Author and Speaker Emily Jaminet, about the Sacred Heart, as June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. They discussed the beauty and power of devotion to the Sacred Heart, and how their devotions have impacted their lives and the lives of their families. Listen to the episode for a great conversation about how you can devote and display the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your life and home and be sure to go and love your neighbor! And find out more about Emily and her work HERE.

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Gene Wilhelm spoke in the first segment with Fr. Greg Gerhart, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Austin. Fr. Greg gave us an update on priestly ordinations this summer and some of the official steps that men who think they might have a call to Holy Orders can take to discern their call properly. In the main segment, RED-C Catholic Radio was honored to have in the studio, Fr. John McManamon, S.J., a Jesuit priest, historian, and nautical archaeologist. He began by telling us about his call to the priesthood and why he was drawn specifically to the Society of Jesus. We got to hear about his academic pursuits, including earning a Ph.D. in Renaissance history from the prestigious program at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Fr. John has taught for many years at Loyola University-Chicago and then for the last couple of decades has also been a frequent scholar-in-residence with the world-renowned nautical archaeology program at Texas A&M University and a member on a

On Wednesday, June 2, Deacon Mike held a roundtable discussion with Bryan/College Station locals and Catholic mothers, Robyn Romansky, Angela Okonski, and Katy Karasek, about homeschooling, as well as the importance of being engaged in your child's schooling no matter where they may attend. Remember when considering the many ways in which you may share your time, talents, and treasure with the people of God, always round up! Our guests kindly offered some additional resources for listeners who are curious about homeschooling, are just getting started, or are veteran homeschoolers looking for more resources and support. Katy's Homeschooling One-Pager Angela's Notes on Homeschooling Transcript from a 2015 BCS Catholic Homeschooling Mothers Information Night

On Wednesday, May 26, Judy Comeaux talked with Marcel LeJeune about ministry/evangelization, discipleship, and living as strong Christians in this ever changing world, especially through the use of social media platforms. Marcel talked about sharing our opinions as strictly opinions versus sharing them as if they were truth. He also discussed the importance of needing to “stick out” as Catholics. We are called to be different, to stand out and be set apart from the rest of the world for the glory of God.

On Tuesday, May 19, Pam Marvin hosted the show and it was a live broadcast of the groundbreaking for the new Church of St. Mary's in College Station! There were some local interviewees who talked about the impact St. Mary's has had on them as well as a talk with our Bishop Joe Vasquez! This was a great event we are so thankful to have been a part of! Now remember to go and love your neighbor!

On Wednesday, May 12, Gene Wilhelm talked with Dr. Richard Couey, a Jack of all trades, as he received his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, a doctorate degree at Texas A&M, played college and professional baseball, and was previously the Professor Emeritus at Baylor University. He has been active in the health and fitness field for over 30 years. He talked with Gene about DNA, the importance of enzymes, a healthy diet and exercise, the details behind living a healthy life, studies he has conducted throughout his career, and things he has discovered in the health field, such as genetically modified foods, like today’s gluten. Remember when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up! 

On Wednesday May 5, Deacon Mike talked with Dr. Gerard Verschuuren about his new book, A Catholic Scientist Champions the Shroud of Turin. Dr. Verschuuren is a scientist, writer, speaker, and consultant, working at the interface of science, philosophy, and religion. He talked about the history of the shroud and why he believes in its sincerity, along with several reasons for believing so. This was an intriguing conversation, especially for those interested in the Shroud of Turin, and/or any history buffs! Order his book on the Shroud of Turin from Sophia Institute Press now! Remember when considering the many ways in which you can share your time, talent, and treasure with the people of God, always round up! 

On Wednesday, April 28, Dan Leroy was on the show to discuss Catholics during the Revolutionary War, and particularly his book Liberty’s Lions: The Catholic Revolutionaries who Established America. “The primary goal of this book: to gather together, in one place and for the first time, the significant contributions of Catholics to the American Revolution.” You can purchase Liberty’s Lions from Sophia Institute Press now! Listen in for this great conversation about the significance of Catholics during the American Revolution. Remember to go out and love your neighbor!

On Wednesday, April 14, in the first part of the show, Gene Wilhelm talked about St. Tassac, an artisan, who gave last rites to St. Patrick! In the second segment, Kevin O’Brien and Robert Tunmire, members of the Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance joined Gene to discuss this “ministry to men”, not a “men’s ministry”. Kevin and Robert talked about the importance of forming relationships among men, and how that can be a snowball effect to the rest of the world. Build the man, build the family, build the Church, change the world! 

On Wednesday, April 7, Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with Norbetine Priest, Fr. Sebastian Walshe, and author of Always a Catholic: How to Keep Your Kids in the Faith for Life - and Bring Them Back if they Have Strayed. They had a great discussion about the book and some other things going on in Fr. Sebastian's life as well! You can purchase his book HERE. Remember when considering the many ways in which you might share your time, talent, and treasure with the people of God, always round up!      

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Pam Marvin had the pleasure of speaking with Sr. Tatum of the Apostles of the Interior Life at St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station, Texas. The subject was one dear to Sr. Tatum's heart and it showed through in the remarkable, sincere interview she gave to us. For years, Sr. Tatum has been in close spiritual friendship with Servant of God Chiara Petillo, who died of cancer in 2012 while still a very young woman and mother of new baby boy. A seemingly normal, ordinary Italian woman, Chiara gave a Christian witness in the face of suffering, anguish, and disease that is arguably heroic. Pam and Sr. Tatum gave us many details from Chiara's short life and discussed some of the virtues she embodied. Please remember to go out and love your neighbor. And to subscribe, rate, and review RED-C Roundup wherever you get your podcasts. Head over to redcradio.org/podcast to check out Shoulder 2 Shoulder, Pam's podcast with her good friend, Megan Silas. 

On Wednesday, March 24, host Judy Comeaux talked with Suzanne Leggett and John Paci about Catholic Charities of Central Texas, a faith-based social services organization serving individuals and families across 25 Central Texas counties. John Paci is the new Director of the Brazos Valley for Catholic Charities, and Suzanne Leggett is the Chief Advancement Officer. Catholic Charities provides a holistic set of programs and services to engage, educate, and empower Central Texans out of poverty now and into the future. Suzanne and John discussed the details of how Catholic Charities helps the community and the beauty in doing so, as well as the challenges that the pandemic has sprung on the organization. Coming up on April 29 is Catholic Charities Giving Day, a socially distant drive-thru event supporting the work of Catholic Charities in the Brazos Valley. The event will take place at 1410 Cavitt Ave in Bryan from 7:30am-1:30pm. Find out all the details about the giving day HERE, and learn more about Catholic Ch

On St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17, in the first part of the show host Pam Marvin talked about RED-C's new YouTube video series, Crumbs from the Table, in honor of St. Joseph. Check it out now! In the second segment, Fr. Thomas Daily joined to talk about his new book, Behold this Heart. Fr. Thomas has written multiple other books, and holds the Chair of Homiletics and Social Communications at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He discussed what inspired him to write the book and the 3 parts that the book is broken into. He talked about how we are all called to holiness, no matter our state or vocation in life. Listen in for a great conversation!

On Wednesday, March 10, host Gene Wilhelm talked with Fr. Richard Simon from Fr. Simon Says on Relevant Radio, about his personal story. They discussed Fr. Simon's ethnic background, his childhood and education, how he decided to become a priest and got into radio, and more! Listen in for a great conversation! 

On Wednesday, March 3, Deacon Mike talked with David Miles and Adam Minihan, the cohosts of the Catholic Man Show, and co-owners of St. Michael Catholic Radio of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The duo has been best friends since kindergarten, attended college together, and have been accountability partners along their faith journeys. In this episode, they talked about how they began St. Michael Catholic Radio, and then later started the Catholic Man Show. They also shared their testimonies about their Faith and how they navigated through challenging times. This is a great episode as these guys have wonderful personalities! When considering the many ways in which you might share your time, talent, and treasure with the people of God, always round up!    

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, host Judy Comeaux led a roundtable discussion aimed at answering the very real question many of us ask when confronted with the infidelity of priests and Catholic lay leaders: Why should I remain? Using Fr. Mike Schmitz's excellent episode from his own podcast with Ascension Presents as a starting point, "Why You Can't Put Your Faith in People," the Roundup participants explained the necessity, even in the face of real distress and hurt from scandal, that each of have to ground our Faith not on the example of others, but on the Truth of the Church's Tradition and Magisterium. We must remember that the grace communicated through the Sacraments are not dependent on the holiness of the minister. And we must put the onus on ourselves to offer the most upright example possible even as we are realistic about the examples given to us by others. In this we are heeding our Lord's command to concentrate more on the beam in our own eye than on the splinter in our neighbor's. Please subsc

On Wednesday, February 10, host Gene Wilhelm started the show with a beautiful prayer to St. Joseph, then talked about St. José Luis Sánchez del Rio, a young Mexican Cristero who was put to death by government officials because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith. In the second segment of the show, Gene spoke with Dennis Daniel, the Executive Director for Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men, about this men’s fellowship. The Mission of the Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men (CTFCM) is to help men become stronger disciples of Christ. Check out centexcatholic.com to learn more. This is a year for rebuilding the ministry, as the effects of COVID and other outside sources have influenced its operation and events. This year, the CTFCM Conference will be held in person with limited attendance but will also be available virtually. You can sign up for the men’s conference here, which will be held on February 20, 2021 at St. William Catholic Church in Round Rock. Also, Dennis and the CTFCM have been in

On Wednesday, February 3, Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with two different guests in the second segment of the show. Peter Kwasniewski joined to discuss his new book, The Holy Bread of Eternal Life. The hope of reading this book is that people will gain or rediscover a new reverence for the Eucharist. You can purchase The Holy Bread of Eternal Life at Sophia Institute Press. The second guest was Fr. Edward Looney who discussed his book Meditations After Holy Communion, which was also published through Sophia Institute Press. Fr. Edward talked about the significance of what we do after we receive Holy Communion, and his goal through this book is to strengthen peoples’ relationship with God. This was a great follow up to Peter’s discussion with Deacon Mike! When considering the many ways in which you might share your time, talent and treasure with the people of God, always round up!

On Wednesday, January 27, host Judy Comeaux talked with Tom Peterson, Catholic Author and host of the TV series, Catholics Come Home. They discussed his most recent book written with Ryan Hanning, PhD, The Willpower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness. You can check out the book here! Tom said if we know who we are and how we are wired, we can come to truly understand and strive for the life God wants us to live, and thus, achieve a lasting happiness even on this side of Heaven! This book is all about getting rid of tough things in our lives that steal our happiness. Listen in for a great conversation!

In this episode on Wednesday, January 20, listen to and join Pam and the RED-C Team as they prayed a beautiful Patriotic Rosary for this Inauguration Day!