Pat chats with us and previews the inaugural Toledo Celtic Fest, complete with Irish music, local vendors, and family-friendly traditions at Oak Shade Grove. Pat, Ron, and Dave also dive into a thoughtful conversation on religious liberty, balancing personal conscience with civic responsibility. Closing out with the inspiring story of St. Victor of Marseilles, highlighting courage and faith in the face of persecution. https://www.facebook.com/events/oak-shade-hall-picnic-grove/toledo-celtic-fest-2026/3695279010625534/

Peter Range, senior fellow at the Center for Christian Virtue, breaks down state-level pro-life initiatives and celebrates historical news from the White House following the birth of Vice President JD Vance's fourth child. He highlights courageous legal stands across the country, including Catholic nuns in New York defending their faith and conscience rights against forced participation in assisted suicide.

Fresh off her return from Italy, Teresa Tomeo dials in via cell phone following a home internet outage to share essential travel advice and Rome airport security insights. She opens up about Deacon Dom's experience serving in their local Italian parish despite scorching summer heat, alongside their ongoing goal to master conversational Italian. Looking ahead, Teresa previews upcoming speaking engagements, the Grand Getaway with Bishop Barron, and new book releases before heading back abroad. https://www.teresatomeo.com/ https://www.travelitalyexpert.com/

Father Matt Frisbee quickly pivots from Spain's World Cup victory to weigh in on ESPN's debate over whether Lionel Messi is truly the greatest athlete of all time. He then evaluates the Cleveland Browns' high-priced quarterback situation heading into training camp. Finally, they dive into the Cleveland Guardians' recent 13-run offensive explosion and the Detroit Tigers' looming trade deadline dilemma regarding their star pitcher.

When faced with sudden life crises and overwhelming circumstances, we can often feel completely powerless to change the outcome. Sister Mary Dolores Gatliff explains how intercessory prayer allows us to partner with God, transforming our own hearts to reflect His love and compassion. https://cktoledo.org/