Monthly Archives: September 2013

Theology of the Body and Sweaty Dancing

PhillyThis week on the big show, our intrepid reporter attends the National Catholic Singles Conference in Philadelphia.
He conducts Catholic-on-the-street interviews, gets people’s impressions from the conference, and investigates the Theology of Dance.  It’s more Catholic fun than a Papal Conclave!

The Best of JOE’S PEOPLE: An Angel to Light a Dark Path

Gina Sanchez-001This week on the big show, I talk with my friend Gina Sanchez, a nurse who works with children with cancer.  She talks about her calling to do this work, and how we face the end of our earthly life and prepare for the next world.  What are our 5 biggest regrets at the end of life?  I also have Sam and Dolores on to lighten things up a little bit.

National Catholic Singles Conference is Sep 27-29th in Philly!

The National Catholic Singles Conference is coming up September 27-29th.

Join over 500 single Catholics at the 12th NCSC! Guest presenters include internationally known speakers: Byzantine Catholic priest, artist and iconographer, Fr. Thomas Loya; Damon Owens, Director of the TOB Institute; Emily Stimpson, author of The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide to the Single Years; Daniel Mattson, and Lisa Duffy.  As usual, the conference will include socials, Mass, time for prayer and a dance on Saturday night.  Stay through Sunday night and socialize with fellow NCSC attendees during the post-conference events. Visit downtown Philadelphia, the Valley Forge National Historical Park, the famous King of Prussia Mall or many of the other local attractions! The City of Brotherly Love is home to Independence National Historical Park, the National Constitution Center, Penn’s Landing, the Liberty Bell, and of course, the best cheesesteaks in the world!!  Details at: http://www.nationalcatholicsingles.com/philadelphia2013/

‘Single’ isn’t a Four Letter Word!

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Tonight on the big show, Joe welcomes his good friend, Catholic media expert Anastasia Northrop.  They talk about Eastern Rite Catholicism, why the word ‘single’ isn’t a dirty word, and why she started the National Catholic Singles Conference. It’s not cafeteria Catholicism. This is four-course-sit-down-dinner Catholicism!

Taking Rides with Strangers in Paris: A Good Idea?

Suzanne and RuthThis week on the big show, Suzanne Miller joins Joe as co-host.  She’s buff and healthy, and she talks about burning fat with Theology of the Body.  Then, our good friend Ruth Walsh is our guest.  She talks about growing up in a family of 9, her faith journey, starting her own business, and her world adventures.  It’s another episode of in-your-face Catholicism, delivered with a side helping of Love.

The Best of JOE’S PEOPLE: Demons, Exorcism, and Mystic Healers

Sound of SubstanceOne of my most interesting interviews.  I talk with my people, the band Sound of Substance: Chris and Thomas Sierra, and Erik Rhine.  Chris opens up about his prodigal life before dedicating himself to the Lord.  We talk about demons, exorcism, hermits, and mystic healers.  We finish up with a rockin’ tune by the band in studio.