Best Chris Hess Podcasts (2025)

In our final sermon this summer break, AEC elder Graham Lea opens up John 14 & opens up from the last few years of walking with Jesus to lay a particular challenge at our doors.By Graham Lea

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Catholic Momcast 361: Mom Hacks 26:15

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Maria Morera Johnson and CatholicMom.com contributor Samantha Stephenson have a discuss habits that help us be present to our children in the midst of demanding chores and duties. Samantha Stephenson is a Catholic convert, bioethicist, and author of Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad, the Mama Prays devotional, and the forthcoming books …

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Prayercast 44: The Sacraments with Father Chris Alar 17:04

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Maria Morera Johnson and Father Chris Alar, MIC, author of Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed! Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is a Marian Father of the Immaculate Conception and a familiar face to many Catholics through his talks, books, and EWTN’s Living Divine Mercy. Known for his down-to-earth way of breaking down big topics, Fr. Chris ha…

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Catholic Momcast 360: Adventures with Bluey 22:45

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Maria Morera Johnson and Father Charlie McCoy, C.S.C., discuss Bluey, a family-oriented animated series that speaks to the whole family. Born and raised in the greater Chicago area, Father Charlie McCoy, C.S.C., made his final vows in 2008 and was ordained in 2009. For most of his life in Holy Cross, he has served as a professor and a pastoral resi…

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"How We Live. How We Die" Philippians 1 - Iwan Robb

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Our third guest preacher this summer takes us into Philippians 1 to see how Jesus transforms the way we live and the way we die.By Iwan Robb

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Catholic Momcast 359: Embracing the Rosary 30:17

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Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras discuss summer serenity and embracing the Rosary. Maria and Allison discuss the winding down of summer and looking forward to a Fall reset while embracing the beauty of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Links for this Episode: Read all articles by Allison Gingras Allison's new book, Jesus Heal…

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"The Way of the Cross" Matthew 16 - Matt Bownds

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Our second guest preacher this summer takes us to Matthew 16 for an unpacking of the way of the CrossBy Matt Bownds

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Catholic Momcast 358: Tik Tok's Sister Lisa 25:46

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Maria Morera Johnson interviews Tik Tok influencer Sister Lisa Hezmalhalch, author of A Rome for Restless Hearts. In A Rome for Restless Hearts, Sr. Lisa takes readers through some of the most common questions and concerns about Catholicism, including the veneration of Mary and the role of women in the Church. With her characteristic wit, Sr. Lisa …

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"How Great is Our God" Colossians 1 - Simon Voth

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Our first guest preacher this summer takes us into Colossians 1 for a consideration of the grandeur and beauty of ChristBy Simon Voth

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Catholic Momcast 357: Recharging in Christ 18:04

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Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Mersch talk about tending to our spiritual and physical needs. Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that brought Perpetual Adoratio…

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"Good Things Used Badly" Romans 7

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Before taking a little summer break, Pastor Sammy delves into Romans 7.By Sammy Davies

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Catholic Momcast 356: Mothering through Milestone Years 18:52

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Maria Morera Johnson and contributor Kristina Talbot discuss the joys and challenges of mothering our children through milestones. Kristina Talbot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and native Floridian who loves that her engineer husband enjoys Karaoke, and her four children enjoy carpool line with the music up. Kristina is the owner and founder…

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Prayercast 43: Praying with Apps 25:09

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Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about using prayer apps as spiritual aids. Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of Stories of the Eucharist (OSV) and The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers (Ave). She is also senior acquisitions editor for Ave Maria Press. She and her husband Craig divide their time…

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"Something Borrowed, Something NEW!" Romans 6

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Before our summer break, Pastor John Perry takes us deep into the glorious joy of Romans chapter 6By John Perry

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Catholic Momcast 355: Jubilee Year of Hope 22:56

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Maria and Allison take a mid-year check0in for the Jubilee Year of Hope, and introduce the new series on Catholic Mom: A Reason for Our Hope Links for this Episode: A Reason for Our Hope Read all articles by Allison Gingras Allison's new book, Jesus Heals Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson Maria's new book, A Beautiful Second Act…

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"Who are You Belonging to?" Romans 5:12-21

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Once more into the letter to the Roman Church! This week, Pastor Sammy Davies leads us in.By Sammy Davies

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Catholic Mom 354: Summer Reading Picks 30:55

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Maria Johnson interviews Liz Lantigua, founder of Good News! Book Fair, and Leslea Wahl, author of A Summer to Treasure. Good News! Book Fair for an Agenda-Free Alternative Good News! Book Fair started in 2014. They are headquartered in Florida with a second distribution center in Ohio and are now a program of Literacy Advocates USA, a nonprofit or…

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"What LOVE!" Romans 5:1-11

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We're back to Romans and Pastor John Perry takes us through the wonderful transformations that flow out of our justification in ChristBy John Perry

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Catholic Momcast 353: Fruits of the Spirit 21:49

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Maria Morera Johnson is joined by Inés Huber Mersch for a conversation about the Fruits of the Spirit, and how we can cultivate the virtues in our family. Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to partici…

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Prayercast 42: Mary's Motherhood 17:05

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Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about the Blessed Mother as a model for our motherhood. Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about the Blessed Mother as a model for our motherhood. Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of Stories of the Eucharist (OSV) and The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic M…

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A Better Place - Jeremiah 29:1-14 (Pete Killingley of CARE)

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This week we have Pete Killingley, head of church engagement for CARE.org.ukPete shares from Jeremiah's prophecy and God's plan for Christian involvement in the places He has placed usBy Pete Killingley

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Catholic Momcast 352: Musician Cristina Bernal 37:19

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Maria Morera Johnson interviews musician Cristina Bernal in an intimate conversation about faith, sacrifice, values, and surrendering her gifts to God. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, Cristina Bernal shares briefly about exposure to immoral practices in the music industry that led to her awakening in the faith. Caution is recommended, especially …

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"Let Faith Rise Up" Romans 4

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This week John unpacks Romans 4 and the charecter of Abraham, father of all who find faith in GodBy John Perry

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Catholic Momcast 351: Pausing Busyness 24:15

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Maria and Allison catch up with each other. Life sometimes comes at us in seasons of heavy activity and having strategies for focus and grounding in the faith are essential. Links for this Episode: Read all articles by Allison Gingras Allison's new book, Jesus Heals Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson Maria's new book, A Beautiful Second Act…

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"Gods Goodness SHINES through" Romans 3

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We continue our series in Romans - having passed through the shadowy valley of chapter 2, this week we glimpse the light of God's goodness shining through.By Sammy Davies

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Catholic Momcast 350: Real Life with Mary Book Club Week 3 33:09

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Our May 2025 Book Club selection is a book honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary! Kelsey Gillespy, in her new book, Real Life with Mary: Growing in Virtue to Magnify the Lord, encourages moms to grow in friendship with Mary and learn from her how to walk the daily path to holiness. This book is written for all of us! Kelsey observed during this session …

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Catholic Momcast 349: Cooking with the Kids 18:49

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Maria Morera Johnson and Barb Szyszkiewicz have a lively conversation about cooking with the family, offering some Mom hacks for encouraging young chefs. Barb Szyszkiewicz, senior editor at CatholicMom.com, is a wife, mom of 3 young adults, and a Secular Franciscan. Barb enjoys writing, cooking, and reading, and is a music minister at her parish. F…

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CatholicMom Prayercast 41: Hopeful Parenting 21:25

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Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of Stories of the Eucharist (OSV) and The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers (Ave). She is also senior acquisitions editor for Ave Maria Press. She and her husband Craig divide their time between northern Michigan and West Palm Beach, Florida. You can read about her adventures …

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"Who Can Stand?" Romans 2

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Pastor Sammy Davies continues our series in Romans, with chapter 2 - and 2 new characters who face interrogation in the great courtroom of heaven.By Sammy Davies

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Catholic Momcast 348: Real Life with Mary Book Club Week 2 29:46

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Our May 2025 Book Club selection is a book honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary! Kelsey Gillespy, in her new book, Real Life with Mary: Growing in Virtue to Magnify the Lord, encourages moms to grow in friendship with Mary and learn from her how to walk the daily path to holiness. This book is written for all of us! Kelsey observed during this session …

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Catholic Momcast 347: Graduation Season 15:45

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Maria Morera Johnson and Margaret Dwyer Hogan discuss graduations and the transitions in the home. Maria Morera Johnson and Margaret Dwyer Hogan have a lively and fun conversation about the different seasons of graduation and launching our children.By Maria Morera Johnson

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"Righteousness Revealed" Romans 1:16-32

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Pastor John Perry continues our series in the book of RomansBy John Perry

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Catholic Momcast 346: Book Club Real Life with Mary Week 1 59:28

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Our May 2025 Book Club selection is a book honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary! Kelsey Gillespy, in her new book, Real Life with Mary: Growing in Virtue to Magnify the Lord, encourages moms to grow in friendship with Mary and learn from her how to walk the daily path to holiness. This book is written for all of us! Kelsey observed during this session …

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Catholic Momcast 345: Summer's Almost Here 26:10

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Maria and Allison have a heartfelt conversation about summer memories and dive into the archives for summer ideas for the family, including some mom hacks for young children. Links for this episode: Read all articles by Allison Gingras Allison's new book, Jesus Heals Read all articles by Maria Morera Johnson Maria's new book, A Beautiful Second Act…

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Prayercast 40: Home Altars and Devotions 19:39

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Maria Morera Johnson and Inés Huber Mersch discuss ways they integrate tangible expressions of faith in their homes. Inés Huber Mersch is a faithful Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Mobile, Alabama. Her strong attraction to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led to her being invited to participate in the steering committee that br…

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"Righteousness of God" Romans 1&3

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Pastor John Perry travels further into the Epistle to the Romans and unpacks what Paul means when he writes of the, 'Righteousness of God.'By John Perry

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Catholic Momcast 344: Piety and Temperament 24:45

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Maria Morera Johnson interviews Rosemary McGuire Berry, author of Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints (TAN Books). Rosemary McGuire Berry is a lifelong Catholic reader, storyteller, writer and traveler who homeschools the younger of her two daughters. When she’s not leading international pilgrimages with her husband and family to …

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Life Together - FORGIVENESS (Lewis Roderick)

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“Forgiveness. Can you imagine?”The frequency of the sin. The magnitude of the hurt. The cultural discouragement. For these reasons, forgiveness is one of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life.Listen again as Lewis Roderick preaches a message about forgiveness: what it is, why we often can’t, and how we can.…

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Catholic Momcast 343: Meet Roxane Salonen 18:19

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Maria Morera Johnson interviews CatholicMom.com contributor Roxane B. Salonen, award-winning children’s author and freelance writer, and a radio host, speaker, and podcaster. Roxane B. Salonen, Fargo, North Dakota (“You betcha!”), is a wife and mother of a literal, mostly-grown handful, an award-winning children’s author and freelance writer, and a…

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Prayercast 39: Month of Mary 16:30

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Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about their love of the Blessed Mother. Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of Stories of the Eucharist (OSV) and The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers (Ave). She is also senior acquisitions editor for Ave Maria Press. She and her husband Craig divide their time be…

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"Recipients TOGETHER" Romans 1:8-17

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John carries on our new series in the Epistle to the RomansBy John Perry

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Catholic Momcast 342: Meet Allison Auth 15:21

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Maria Morera Johnson interviews CatholicMom.com contributor Allison Auth, author of Baby and Beyond: Overcoming Those Post-Childbirth Woes (Sophia Institute Press). Allison Auth lives with her woodworker husband and 5 children in the Denver area, where she homeschools her kids. She is the author of Baby and Beyond: Overcoming Those Post-Childbirth …

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Romans "Y'all Need Jesus" - Introduction/Overview

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As we begin a new series looking at the letter to the Roman church, Pastor Sammy kicks things off with an overview of the good news contained within it.By Sammy Davies

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Catholic Momcast 341: When Worry Overwhelms 31:20

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Maria Morera Johnson and Allison Gingras discuss how worry shows up in every season of motherhood, from sleepless nights with newborns to the silent prayers for grown kids, and how to find peace and purpose through it all. Maria and Allison discuss how worry is a constant companion in motherhood. In this heartfelt episode, we explore how anxiety sh…

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Prayercast 38: Praying for Each Other 21:59

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Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton talk about their special prayer devotions and pray for Catholic Momcast and Prayercast listeners. Heidi Saxton is co-host of the CatholicMom.com Prayercast, and author of Stories of the Eucharist (OSV) and The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers (Ave). She is also senior acquisitions editor for Ave Maria …

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Catholic Momcast 340: Adult Children with Special Needs 14:57

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David and Mercedes write and speak from a faith perspective as parents of a child with autism. They are available to speak, and have appeared on radio and other media. Visit DavidAndMercedesRizzo.com to learn more. Follow them on Facebook at Autism With The Rizzos. Authors of Praying For Your Special Needs Child, (Word Among Us Press) and Spiritual…

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Easter Sunday - HE IS RISEN

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A special Easter Sunday sermon from Pastor John Perry unpacking the reality of the resurrection and the hope, and challenge, it brings.By John Perry

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Good Friday - DARKNESS CAME

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A contemplative sermon reflecting on the darkness of Good FridayBy Sammy Davies

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Catholic Momcast 339: Jennifer Thomas 10:55

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Maria Morera Johnson interviews CatholicMom.com contributor, Jennifer Thomas. As a Catholic wife and mom to three children, Jennifer earned her masters degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and recently reverted back to her Catholic faith. Jennifer is an avid stationery enthusiast who enjoys finding unique and beautiful stationery to send …