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Lights, Catholic, Action!
The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing Catholic communities in Texas. On Lights, Catholic, Action!, we are going beyond the pews to bring you stories of faith and conversion from the Diocese of Fort Worth. Join host Sissel Anderson every Tuesday for inspiring conversations on life, faith, and community.
Episodes
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Season 1 Episode 27: Delaying Smartphones, Protecting Students
When should a child start using a smartphone? Patrice Hall, Regional Director for Smart Families, offers advice based on the Smart Families program that…
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Season 1 Episode 22 (On location): Diving into Jesus' Parables
In this special "on-location" episode of Lights, Catholic, Action! North Texas Catholic Editor Susan Moses chats with Father Mike Schmitz - nationally renowned…
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Season 1 Episode 21: Bringing Faith to the Film World
Hollywood veteran. Catholic filmmaker. Culture warrior. In this powerful episode, Tony Sands shares his journey from special effects on Titanic and Space Jam…
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Season 1 Episode 20: A Spiritual Spark
How did four students stumbling through Bible studies turn into a thriving ministry with 70+ students and standing-room-only Masses? Meet Nathan Mena, Tarleton…
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Season 1 Episode 19 (On Location): How St. Pio continues to inspire
Join us on this inaugural episode of Lights, Catholic, Action! (On Location)! Guest host Susan Moses, editor of the North Texas Catholic, talks with Luciano…
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Season 1 Episode 17: Faith Fueled My Journey
As a teen new to North Texas and far from home, Karla Silva walked 20 minutes to Mass each week—drawn by a deep desire for community and faith, even before she…
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Season 1 Episode 16: Faith, Football, and Finding His Vocation
Seminarian Trent Barton opens up about his journey from small-town Texas and college football coaching to discerning the priesthood. With humor, humility, and…
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Season 1 Episode 15: Faith Reignited. Mission Accepted.
In this episode, you'll get a look at one man's "yes" to faith in action. Danny Apodaca shares how his faith was reignited through an ACTS retreat, leading him…
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Season 1 Episode 14: A Catholic Psychologist’s Mission to Heal Hearts, Fight Trafficking
A near-death experience set Dr. Kim Robinson on an unexpected path to becoming a psychologist and advocate for human trafficking survivors. In this episode of…
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Season 1 Episode 13: From Opera Singer to Campus Minister
In this episode of "Lights, Catholic Action," Sissel Anderson chats with Catherine Ochoa, an opera-trained vocalist turned vibrant campus minister at Texas…
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Season 1 Episode 12 - God Said 'Go': The Relentless ‘Yes’ of Deacon Juan
Host Sissel Anderson welcomes the first deacon guest on the show, Deacon Juan Molina, who shares his remarkable spiritual journey from an early calling to…
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Season 1 Episode 11: Music, Mary, and Miracles
A story of heart, hope, and perseverance. Follow along as Catholic singer Carolina Imperial shares how music led her to faith, healing, and purpose. From…
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Season 1 Episode 10: Pre-Conclave Insights with the Catholic Bishop of Fort Worth
In this special pre-conclave episode, Most Rev. Michael F. Olson, Bishop of Fort Worth, joins the podcast for a powerful pre-conclave conversation that sets…
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Season 1 Episode 9: From SWAT to Sanctuary
In this episode, Mike Short, Director of Security for the Diocese of Fort Worth, shares how his law enforcement background led him to create the Guardian…
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Season 1 Episode 8: Balancing Faith and Logistics
What do IT, cemeteries, and finance have in common? If you are Kevin O’Brien, Director of Parish and School Services for the Diocese of Fort Worth, what they…
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Season 1 Episode 7: Forming minds and hearts faithfully
Frank Perez reflects on his journey to becoming the Associate Superintendent for the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Fort Worth and shares insights of his…
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Season 1 Episode 6: Trusting God’s Perfect Timing
Waiting can be the hardest. In this episode, UTA Catholic Campus Minister Jeff Hedglen shares his powerful journey of faith, reflects on moments of stillness…
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Season 1 Episode 5: Deaf Catholics Find a Home
Our next guest shares how an interest in learning ASL paved the way for an essential faith-based program that ministers to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing…
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Season 1 Episode 4: Lent, Tradition, and Teaching the Catholic Faith
Discussing his conversion from Southern Baptist to Catholicism, Jason Whitehead, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Fort Worth chats…
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Season 1 Episode 3: From jet skis to the altar: A unique vocation story
Tune in to hear Fr. Metzler share his unique call to the priesthood while on a jet ski and other adventures. Host Sissel Anderson chats with him on…
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Season 1 Episode 2: Visual storytelling for the Church
Tune in to discover how visuals are shaping faith-based narratives and amplifying diverse voices. Host Sissel Anderson chats with Juan Guajardo, the Creative…
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Season 1 Episode 1: Creating A Safe Church For All
LISTEN to the first episode! The director of the Safe Environment program in the Diocese of Fort Worth shares exclusive insights into how the program protects…