This week, Dr. Anders speaks with John Martignoni, Director of the Office of the New Evangelization and Stewardship for the Diocese of Birmingham, and is a prominent figure in Catholic radio and television. They discuss John's story of becoming a leading apologist, and the upcoming "Behold I make All Things New" conference, celebrating the "Year of the Parish and the Eucharist" August 13-14, 2021 at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL. See http://BHMDiocese.org/ for more info.

Dr. David Anders speaks with Max Gallegos, a seminarian for the Diocese of Birmingham, currently studying at the Pontifical College Josephinum. They talk about Max's vocation story, his interests and pursuits, and the ways in which seminarians are trying to prepare for parish ministry with its current, modern needs. Max grew up at Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Ft. Payne, AL, and is also the founding cohost of the Logos podcast. Logos Podcast: Google:   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2xvZ29zNw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos/id1560191231 Living Catholic video archive - https://www.bhmdiocese.org/living-catholic-webcast/

Dr. David Anders talks with Brian Lee from St. Paul's Street Evangelization (http://streetevangelization.com/), who recently relocated to our Diocese and is a member of St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Gardendale, AL. They talk about how everyday people can share the gospel in everyday life.

Dr. David Anders speaks with Ennie Hickman, founder of the Del Ray Collective, who's motto is: "Love God, Love Your Neighbor, Gather on a Porch." They'll discuss the simple ways Ennie and his family share their life with the people who live in their own neighborhood, and the impact basic hospitality and friendship can have on evangelization.

Dr. David Anders speaks with Maria Jose Bonilla, Director of Hispanic Ministries in the Diocese of Birmingham about her story, the work of her office, and parish life that includes this growing, dynamic part of the family and culture of our local Church.

Dr. David Anders speaks with Sr Gabriela Ramirez, diocesan Director of Emergency Services for the Diocese of Birmingham about sharing wisdom across multi-cultural communities to enrich the life of parish communities.

Dr. David Anders speaks with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo, founder of the Institute of Catholic Culture. Fr Hezekias is a graduate of Christendom College and has been a frequent guest on EWTN and various Catholic radio affiliates. He currently serves as pastor of St. George Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Sacramento, CA. Father's work with the ICC as well as in Diocesan religious education provides a wealth of perspective on the relationship between culture and formation.  https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/

Dr. David Anders speaks with Deacon Keith Strohm of Chicago, about Cultivating Spiritual Health among Parish Teams. Deacon Keith is founder and director of M3 Ministries, which "provides proven, practical formation, coaching, and events for Catholics and leaders at all levels designed to help build parishes that make, mature, and mission (send out) disciples of Jesus Christ." https://m3catholic.com/

Dr. David Anders speaks with Sister Mary Juliana Cox, OP, on the topic of adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament with children. A member of the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia (Nashville Dominicans), Sr. Mary Juliana is the Principal of St. Rose Academy in Birmingham, where Eucharistic Adoration has become an integral part of the school culture.

We are joined by Dr. Edward Sri of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, who was in Birmingham giving a conference on Missionary Discipleship. Dr. Sri talks over his personal experience, and also shares with us how the same principles of Discipleship and missionary evangelization that have been so fruitful on University Campuses for FOCUS can be applied at home in our parishes.