This episode begins season ten of this podcast. I am hoping this season will be a call to action in restoring kindness and charity to a world that is hurting from loneliness and fear.

Joining me along the way is my good friend Marty Matullia who knows a thing about building up young men into men. A former educator shares his experience on how to be a mentor for Christ and return manliness to masculinity.

The Political season is once again upon us. I have to say that I have not seen that many political advertisement’s this time. I guess because I live in a state that is dominated by the democratic ideology. I, at one point in my life followed the tides of politics, believing that that my vote made a difference. Then out of shear frustration I gave up on politics and politicians. I became a person that didn’t think what happens in Washington had any real effect on me. Now with the price of food and everything else on the rise and the wars that rage on I once again have turned my eyes back to the political arena in hopes that someone has an answer to the problems we face as a nation.

In this episode Fr. Skip Thompson talks with Deacon Dave and Dave about every Catholics Civic Duty to vote. You may feel as if your vote doesn’t count …but stand up and make your voice heard by casting you vote.

We live in times when it just seem like it’s okay to offend Christians especially Catholic Christian’s. We look and the world and wonder where the world has gone wrong? And it is the world that reminds us of the people that call themselves Catholic and their short comings as well. Scandal and controversy has a way of beating us down. It makes us ask the question who can I trust? Friends I believe Jesus when he said that “This is My church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” We live in a time as witnesses to the truth that the gates of hell will try to take down the church. Jesus I trust in you! Help your people through these times let us not lose even one of your sheep in these battles of attrition.

Joining me along the way is the host of a Catholic Take is someone who prepares for these battles and delivers the information you should know my friend Joe McClane.

To find out more about Joe McClane and a Catholic Take go to; https://thestationofthecross.com/act/

Dear friends, I am so proud to bring you this episode of Along The Way. This episode is living proof that the tough times in our life can make us bitter or better and my guest has chosen the latter. He became a better man through the trials of alcoholism, a fire that left him with nothing and cancer. Through it all being drawn closer and closer to God and eventually answering the Call to the Deaconate. Today Deacon Lou a.k.a. Chef Lou Aaron uses his restaurants to help others through the tough times.

Check out the West Side Drive in at https://www.westsidedrivein.com/about

My Friend Doctor George Ceremuga joins me once again, this time to tell about his experience in the Holy Land. It was the time spent there that was the inspiration to his new book “ My 50-Day Pentecost in the Holy Land. What I love about this conversation , it is more about his experience there than it is about selling books. However I think you will want to read the book after hearing about some of Dr. Georges personal revelations.

To find out more about Dr. George visit his website at; https://drgeorgej.com/lead-with-love-2/

Doctor George’s YouTube channel; https://www.youtube.com/@DrGeorgeJCeremuga

Bob Dylan wrote, “The Times They Are A’changin”, and maybe not for the better. It seems nothing good come from the news. As people we are becoming overwhelmed with a society that is clearly out of control with no moral compass the need to be heard is needed now more than ever. Many problems that we face may not need the services of a psychiatrist or psychologist but maybe a few sessions with a life coach to get a different perspective. My friend Deacon Don Predergast is putting his education and life experience together to create a ministry of service to those that need an ear.

To find out more about Deacon Don Prendergast visit him on Facebook at; https://www.facebook.com/donald.prendergast?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Probably one of the most important things we need to remember on our journey along the way is love. Christ said that they will know you are mine by the way you love. In this episode Doctor George Ceremuga and I talk about five pillars of health and God’s health plan. What does love have to do with healthy living? Well, Doctor George believes with love. And these are not just words. Dr. George’s energy and enthusiasm are…Well…infectious.

To find out more about Dr. George J. Ceremuga go to his website at; https://drgeorgej.com/

Eric Meyer is an amazing guy! He has spent much of his adulthood climbing the company ladder. Many times though people ask him to “come with me”. These chance meetings with people along the way have led to some life changing moments in Eric’s life. I’m sure you can relate. The wonderful thing is Eric wrote these stories down and compiled it in a book called “The Catholic Company Man”. In it Eric shares a number of personal stories that help others find the on ramp to faith and how to balance family life work life and the Catechism.

“The Catholic Company Man” is available at Amazon at the link below

https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Company-Man-Collisions-Catechism/dp/166674459X

Eric Meyer is also available as a Speaker for your conference or parish mission.