Best Open Church Network Podcasts (2026)

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Fincher wins runoff for Cherokee County’s state House seat | Farm Bureau seeks entries for High School Art Contest | Georgia Republicans move to scrap state income tax by 2032 despite concerns 12:51

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CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 9th Publish Date: January 9th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, January 9th and Happy Birthday to Jimmy Page I’m Chris Culwell and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Fincher wins runoff for Chero…

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1-9-26 - Are Morals Learned? 50:28

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Proving the existence of Hell? Jesus loving Satan? Can the Devil read our minds? Join Colin Donovan on this edition of Open Line Friday.By Open Line, Friday

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1-7-26 - What do Mormons Believe? 50:31

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The correct translation of John 3,16? Can the word 'Racca' start a blood feud? Transubstantiation vs. Consubstantiation? Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa on today's Open Line Wednesday.By Open Line, Wednesday

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The Epiphany of Our Lord 50:28

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The Epiphany (“manifestation”) of the Son of God to the world begs belief from each one of us, by which, like the Magi, we will be led home “by another way” [and not rely on worldly ways] – but rather follow the way of Jesus Christ, Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.…

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A Burial at Sea? 50:28

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How do I expand my capacity to love God?, If a Catholic gets married outside the church, are they severing their access to the other sacraments later on in life, like anointing of the sick, last rights, etc.?, and more on today's mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio. (Originally aired on 2/21/22)…

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🎙️Chasing Faith Out of Your Comfort Zone 28:44

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This week on Chasing Faith, Dorothy and Jason sit down with the unstoppable Shelene Bryan, author, speaker, and founder of Skip1 (skip1.org), for a conversation that’s equal parts heart, truth, and holy kick-in-the-pants. Shelene doesn’t just talk about faith. She moves with it. And she’s here to challenge all of us to stop playing it safe and star…

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Cherokee County’s Development Service Center going cashless | Cherokee County musician Kurt Lee Wheeler performs in movie | MLK Day Unity Breakfast returning to Canton after hiatus 14:24

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CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 2nd Publish Date: January 2nd   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, January 2nd and Happy Birthday to Cuba Gooding Jr. I’m Chris Culwell and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cherokee County’s Devel…

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Mental Prayer 50:28

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Please help me with mental prayer, looking for a commentary on the Book of Wisdom, why do we need a priesthood?, and why is our eternity determined by such a short time? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 2/16/24)By Open Line, Friday

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Sugar Bowl Preview: Ole Miss vs Georgia | Life After Lane Kiffin & Dawgs’ Path to Victory 23:11

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The Sugar Bowl is loaded with history and this SEC showdown will add another chapter to this game's storied past. One of the College Football Playoff's most fascinating games is about to kick off — and The Preferred Walk-On Show is breaking it all down. Host Seth Saunders previews the Sugar Bowl between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs,…

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Scout Team: Rose Bowl Preview - Alabama vs Indiana | The Biggest Game in Hoosier History 20:40

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One of the most improbable and memorable seasons in college football history now reaches one of its defining moments. On this episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders previews the Rose Bowl matchup between Indiana and Alabama, as the Hoosiers play their first game ever as the No. 1 team in the nation, completing one of the most stu…

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Scout Team: Orange Bowl Preview - Oregon vs Texas Tech | A Texas Tech Wagon on the Oregon Trail 19:04

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The College Football Playoff Quarterfinals are here — and the Orange Bowl delivers one of the season’s most intriguing matchups: Texas Tech vs Oregon. Host Seth Saunders breaks down the game from every angle — football, culture, and betting — while echoing Dan Lanning’s call that CFP Quarterfinals belong on college campuses. This episode covers: 🔥 …

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Piercing and Tattoos 50:32

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The New Year, therapeutic use of hypnosis and more on this Mailbag edition of Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 1/1/25)By Open Line, Wednesday

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Scout Team: Cotton Bowl Preview - Miami vs Ohio State | Carson Beckyll or Carson Hyde and Ohio State's Generational Defense 18:32

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The CFP Quarterfinals are here! The Cotton Bowl is loaded with star power, storylines, and championship stakes — and The Preferred Walk-On Show is breaking it all down. Host Seth Saunders previews the Miami vs. Ohio State matchup with a deep dive into the tactical, emotional, and personnel-based battles that will decide who marches on to the semis.…

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Making Our New Year Resolutions With Mary 50:31

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It’s that time of year again! … When self-imposed “New Year’s Resolutions” make us hopeful of living better Christian lives – both spiritually and bodily – for the next twelve months. Join Fr. Wade Menezes for tips on how to make the best of this upcoming year on Open Line Tuesday.By Open Line, Tuesday

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Can Protestants Administer Some Sacraments? 50:30

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Did Judas received Communion? What was the Manna? How log does the Eucharist last in our body? This and more on today's Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.By Open Line, Monday

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🎙️ Chasing Faith Through Cancer, Chaos, and Kindness 33:55

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Christmas may be behind us, but the wisdom is just getting started. In this episode, Dorothy and Jason kick off their “Three Wise Women” series with Julie Bennett and she does not tiptoe. Julie opens up about the messy, holy middle: moving on a clear calling… then getting a cancer diagnosis… then living out the kind of joy you can’t fake. She talks…

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Cherokee High School student places in statewide art contest | Salleigh Grubbs appointed to State Election Board | Georgia DOT suspends lane closures for the holidays 10:36

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CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 26th Publish Date: December 26th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, December 26th and Happy Birthday to Lars Ulrich I’m Chris Culwell and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cherokee High School s…

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St. Joseph a Virgin? 50:28

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Why a Christmas octave? Are exorcisms still been performed? Why genealogies? This and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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Two Important Advent Questions 50:28

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How is it possible for God to become man? Why would God become man? This are the questions we are answering in today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes. Join us!By Open Line, Tuesday

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Abortion for the Poor 50:30

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Can Protestants confect Sacraments? For how long is the Eucharist in us? Abortion for 3rd world countries? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.By Open Line, Monday

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FCS Semis Recap & Title Game Preview | Semifinal Super Brawl & the Rise of the Illinois State "Roadbirds" 23:53

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This FCS postseason has delivered chaos and history — and now it all comes down to one final showdown. In this episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders breaks down the FCS semifinals, recapping the defining moments that set the stage for the national championship game between the Montana State Bobcats and the Illinois State Redbird…

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🎙️ Chasing Faith 🙏, Joy 🤗, and Christmas 🎄 34:14

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Holding on to joy when the world feels heavy plus a big warm dive into Christmas traditions (and the surprising history behind them). This week on Chasing Faith, Dorothy and Jason start in a very real place: grief, shock, and exhaustion after a brutal news cycle. From the shooting at Brown University to a horrific mass shooting in Australia, the co…

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Sawnee EMC announces a balanced rate approach for 2026 | Northside Hospital Cherokee named one of the best in U.S. for maternity care | School board honors retiring Chief of Staff Mike McGowan 22:46

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CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 19th Publish Date: December 19th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, December 19th and Happy Birthday to Al Kaline I’m Chris Culwell and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Sawnee EMC announces a b…

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Montana State Head Coach Brent Vigen | Playoff Brawl of the Wild, Bobcat Culture & Program Standards 19:20

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Championship stakes meets storied rivalry in Bozeman, Montana this weekend. This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders is joined by Montana State Head Coach Brent Vigen as the Bobcats prepare for a playoff semifinal showdown against Montana — the first-ever postseason edition of the Brawl of the Wild, which observers have dubbed th…

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Trusting Early Church's Accounts? 50:30

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What is eternal subordination? Why is it good to pray to the saints and is there biblical evidence for it? How can we trust accounts of the Early Church? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 12/22/23)By Open Line, Friday

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CFP Opening Round Preview w/ Chris Marler | JMU–Oregon, Alabama–OU, Tulane–Ole Miss & Miami–A&M 36:17

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The College Football Playoff has arrived — and The Preferred Walk-On Show is ready. Host Seth Saunders is joined by Chris Marler to break down the Opening Round of the CFP, analyzing matchups, storylines, key players, and betting angles with insight and humor. 🏈 CFP Opening Round: 🟣 JMU vs. Oregon — can the Dukes hold their own against the mighty D…

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The Great Nation of Ishmael 50:28

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Nazis, Socialists, the Jewish nation, End Times and more in today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.By Open Line, Wednesday

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The 'O Antiphons' History and Meaning 50:27

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The O Antiphons are an ancient liturgical antiphon (or, response) sung or recited during the last seven days of Advent; that is, one each day from December 17 through December 23, as part of the Liturgy of the Hours (specifically, during the Evening Canticle Magnificat of Mary). Join Fr. Wade Menezes in Open Line Tuesday.…

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The Four Last Things 50:26

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The end of the world, Heaven, effects of the Blessed Sacrament, forgiving my siblings and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.By Open Line, Monday

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🎙️ Chasing Faith Wide Awake with Radical Joy and…Wordle 🕯✨🧩 46:52

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It’s the third week of Advent, the week of joy, and it’s also the first day of Hanukkah. Dorothy and Jason dive into what it means to live wide awake to God’s presence, even in seasons of grief, confusion, and…Wordle streaks. They’re joined by the deeply wise and wonderfully warm Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, whose stories about faith, autism, H…

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Michigan Scandal, FCS Playoff Quarterfinals, Army–Navy & JMU’s CFP Moment 38:03

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This episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show captures college football at its most intense — and most meaningful. Hosts Seth Saunders and James Kehm unpack the Michigan football controversy, examining the firing of Sherrone Moore, the responsibility of athletic director Warde Manuel, and how administrative decisions ripple through a program’s identit…

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Canton Lions Club donates $6K to 'Shop with a Cop' program | New taco fusion restaurant opens in Woodstock’s Towne Lake | Road closure planned for Cherokee Avenue in Nelson 21:19

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CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 12th Publish Date: December 12th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, December 12th and Happy Birthday to Frank Sinatra I’m Chris Culwell and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Canton Lions Club do…

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Novenas, Organ Donation, and What Happens to the Unbaptized? 50:39

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Join us for Open Line Friday with EWTN Theologian Colin Donovan. Today Colin answers question on the topics of: Organ donation, novenas, what happens to the unbaptized on the last day...and much more!By Open Line, Friday

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Grace and Free Will 50:29

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Why was it at sunset that the sick were brought to Jesus?, Do Eastern rite parishes have their own bishops or are they subject to the local bishop?, Which Catholic theology school/opinion, current or historical, places most weight on free will?, and more on today's Open Line. (Originally aired on 8/31/22)…

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Twenty Catholic Advent Traditions 50:29

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Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming” (Ad venio). In general, the word advent regards the coming or arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Well, Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on today's Open Line Tuesday.…

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Catholicism and Masonry 50:22

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Predestination, Pilgrimages, Organ donning and more on today's Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.By Open Line, Monday

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🎙️ Chasing Faith Despite the Headlines 39:01

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When the news cycle feels like a constant gut punch, how do you keep chasing faith? In this episode, Dorothy and Jason sit down with Sister Chris Schenk, CSJ, a nurse midwife turned church reformer, founding director of FutureChurch, and longtime National Catholic Reporter columnist to talk about finding God when the headlines are bleak, why doubt …

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New Jersey Mike’s Subs location opening in Hickory Flat | FBI warns about rise in charity and disaster-relief fraud as holiday season ramps up | Walmart launches drone delivery service in Woodstock 10:56

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CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 5th Publish Date: December 5th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, December 5th and Happy Birthday to Walt Disney I’m Chris Culwell and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal New Jersey Mike’s Subs lo…

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Chris Fallica Previews Conference Championship Week | SEC, Big 12, Big Ten, AAC, Sun Belt & the FCS Playoffs 21:23

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Championship Week is HERE — and The Preferred Walk-On Show has one of the sharpest minds in college football on deck. Host Seth Saunders welcomes Chris Fallica of Big Noon Kickoff and the Bear Bets Podcast for a deep, analytical, and entertaining breakdown of every major conference championship and the playoff chaos that could unfold. Together, the…

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🚨 Bonus Episode: Chasing Faith on Morning News 9:43

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🎧 In this bonus episode, Dorothy and Jason take a trip back to their old stomping grounds: Los Angeles morning television. After years away from the daily chaos, adrenaline, and questionable production decisions of early-morning news, they found themselves back under the studio lights at KTLA, the station where Jason spent more than a decade as New…

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The New Tabernacle 50:31

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How old is the Earth? Does it matter? What is a devotion? How is Mary our mother? Is Mary the new tabernacle? and more on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 12/8/23)By Open Line, Friday

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South Dakota Head Coach Travis Johansen on Playoff Prep, Coyotes Culture & Being Where Your Feet Are 19:37

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In this playoff edition of The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders welcomes South Dakota Head Coach Travis Johansen to discuss the Coyotes’ mindset, culture, and preparation heading into a crucial postseason matchup against the Mercer Bears. Coach Johansen shares: 🔴 Resilience & Maturity — the traits that define this USD team 💪 Coyotes Cultu…

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Villanova Head Coach Mark Ferrante on Almost 40 Years on the Main Line & Previewing the FCS Playoff tilt vs. Lehigh 19:10

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This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders sits down with Villanova Head Coach Mark Ferrante, a cornerstone of the Wildcats football program for nearly four decades. From his early days under Coach Andy Talley to leading Villanova back into the postseason spotlight, Ferrante shares a lifetime of perspective, purpose, and passion fo…

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The Unforgivable Sin 50:31

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Does the idea of there being an unforgivable sin conflict with the sacrament of confession? Can a Catholic donate their organs? Can you explain being a numerary in Opus Dei? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 12/6/23)By Open Line, Wednesday

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Three Acts of the Penitent for Confession 50:27

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For the penitent, there are four aspects of a proper confession: the examination of conscience, followed by what are traditionally known as the three acts of the penitent. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.By Open Line, Tuesday

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Demythologizing Scripture? 50:28

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Discerning God's voice? Is the Devil a son of God? What is a spirit? Don't miss today's episode of Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.By Open Line, Monday