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Lights, Catholic, Action!
Hosted by Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth · religion · EN
About this Podcast:
The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing Catholic communities in Texas. On Lights, Catholic, Action!, we are going beyond the pews to bring you stories of faith and conversion from the Diocese of Fort Worth. Join host Sissel Anderson every Tuesday for inspiring conversations on life, faith, and community.
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Booking probability
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What is Lights, Catholic, Action! about?
The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing Catholic communities in Texas. On Lights, Catholic, Action!, we are going beyond the pews to bring you stories of faith and conversion from the Diocese of Fort Worth. Join host Sissel Anderson every Tuesday for inspiring conversations on life, faith, and community.
What has Lights, Catholic, Action! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Season 3 Episode 15: Make Friends with the Saints" (26 October 2026, 53 minutes), "Season 3 Episode 14: What Every Parent Should Know" (20 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "Season 3 Episode 13: God's Mercy is Bigger" (13 October 2026, 49 minutes).
How often does Lights, Catholic, Action! publish?
Lights, Catholic, Action! publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 80 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Lights, Catholic, Action!?
Booking probability for Lights, Catholic, Action! is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lights, Catholic, Action! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lights, Catholic, Action!'s contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Lights, Catholic, Action! are Religion & Faith. Lights, Catholic, Action! has a religion audience.
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Lights, Catholic, Action! is a religion podcast with 80 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 20, 202650 minS3
Safe Environment training can feel like one more requirement, but Crispin Montelione explains why it can make a life-changing difference for a child. The Virtus creative director shares how research, clear boundaries...
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Season 3 Episode 13: God's Mercy is Bigger
Oct 13, 202649 minWhat happens when you spend 18 years believing a past abortion is something you can never outrun? Betsy Kopor shares how a Rachel Retreat changed her life and led her to help launch Rachel Ministries in the Diocese of...
- Oct 6, 20261h 7m
What if the way your brain works isn’t something to fix, but something to understand? Catholic Author Felicia Davis shares how discovering she has autism and ADHD helped her better understand herself, her faith, and her...
Episode #43
Season 3 Episode 11: Rosaries and Ranching
Sep 29, 202652 minDiego Soto was certain he would become a priest, but after five years in seminary, he found peace in taking a different path. Now a Catholic school teacher and weekend rancher, he joins Sissel Anderson to share why...
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Episode #42
Season 3 Episode 10: Faith Doesn't Clock Out
Sep 22, 202653 minWhat does it look like to live your Catholic faith far beyond the walls of the Church? After more than 50 years in law, Robert Gieb shares how faith has shaped his work in the legal profession, his involvement in the...
- Sep 15, 20261h 6mS3
What happens when a successful career in the car business gives way to an unexpected call to the priesthood? Father Jack McKone shares his remarkable journey from missionary work in Guatemala to serving as a priest in...
- Sep 8, 202658 min
What happens when the career you planned gives way to a mission you never expected? Sam Macaraeg shares how his journey from aspiring jazz musician to Catholic campus missionary helped shape a homegrown missionary...
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Season 3 Episode 7: God Had Other Plans
Sep 1, 202649 minS3Sister Catherine Marie Nguyen never imagined becoming a religious sister, but an unexpected encounter with God’s love changed her plans and led her from dreams of a medical career to a life devoted to Christ. Now a...
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Season 3 Episode 6: When every door closed
Aug 25, 202656 minWhat happens when the career you built, the business you trusted, and the plans you fought to save all fall apart? In this episode, Guadalupe Radio Network’s Julian Placino shares how a season of surrender led him to an...
- Aug 18, 202649 min
A chance encounter in a second-grade classroom changed Nikki Leafgreen’s life, revealing how God could use Catholic education to fulfill her desire to change the world. Now principal of St. George Catholic School, Nikki...
- Aug 11, 20261h 4m
At Cassata Catholic High School, students who may have struggled elsewhere aren’t written off, they’re given the individualized support, flexibility, and faith-filled community they need to thrive. In this episode, Dr...
- Aug 4, 202651 minS3
At the new TCU Newman Center, Father Jonathan Wallis shares his remarkable journey from the Episcopal Church to the Catholic priesthood and reveals how authentic community, the Eucharist, and a lived faith are...
- Jul 28, 202643 min
In this episode, Diocesan Athletic Director Shannon Irwin shares how Catholic sports can do far more than build better athletes—they can shape character, strengthen families, and help young people grow in faith through...
- Jul 21, 20261h 9mS3
Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence is here to stay, but that doesn't mean there shouldn't be hesitations with this influx of new technology. In this episode, guests Breda Shelton, board member of Catholic...
Episode #40
Season 2 Episode 40: The Joy that Went Viral
May 26, 202641 minS2In our final episode of Season 2, guest host Christina Benavides chats with Catholic speaker and evangelist Ali Hoffman, a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena in Carrollton. Hoffman shares how a shy introvert became a...
- May 19, 202647 minS2
In this episode, retired Fort Worth police officer and Knight of Columbus Pat Henz shares unforgettable stories from decades in law enforcement—and how faith, family, and prayer carried him through some of the darkest...
- May 12, 202656 minS2
In this episode, University of Dallas president Dr. Jonathan Sanford shares how one Catholic university in North Texas is forming students to become leaders, thinkers, and faithful witnesses in a culture hungry for...
Episode #37
Season 2 Episode 37: Lead the Way Christ Did
May 5, 202637 minS2In this episode, Catholic leadership coach BJ McKay breaks down how real influence doesn’t come from authority, but from mastering self-awareness, detachment, and confidence rooted in Christ. Through practical...
- Apr 28, 202638 minS2
In this episode, Kasey Whitley shares her powerful journey from having no faith background to becoming Catholic—and how that path led her to champion adoption as a life-giving mission for vulnerable children and...
Recent guests
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Ali Hoffman
Catholic speaker and evangelist
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Heather Reynolds
estate planning attorney, Catholic Charities Fort Worth
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Father Mike Schmitz
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
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Kim Robinson
Executive Vice President of The Forum for Youth Investment, Managing Director for the Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
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