A Reason for Hope

In this episode, we hear from Steve Ray about two different types of pilgrimages: a pilgrimage of faith to the Catholic Church; and a literal pilgrimage through the Holy Land. Steve and his wife Janet have traveled to the Holy Land over 180 times exploring, filming, and leading thousands of pilgrims. We discuss the importance of pilgrimages and the power that comes from experiencing the very places Jesus, His mother, and the Saints walked. Steve Ray has authored many books, including the best-selling book "Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historic Church", and is a highly acclaimed speaker and producer of Catholic films.Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic Church and the author of three best-selling Ignatius Press books (Crossing the Tiber, Upon this Rock, and St. John’s Gospel). He speaks at conferences around the world.  He is a regular guest on The Journey Home and has appeared on many other radio and TV programs, including Fox News. He is writer, producer and host of the 10-part video/DVD series The Footprints of God: the Story of Salvation from Abraham to Augustine filmed entirely on location in the Holy Land and surrounding countries. Steve and his wife Janet are certified guides to the Holy Land and lead pilgrimages throughout the Middle East and Rome. He and Janet live in Michigan. They have four children and ten grandchildren.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries

Our guest, Lisa Cotter, has a ministry where she and her husband help young people to heal from the complicated issues of dating and guide them on developing good habits and a proper understanding on how to have better relationships. In this episode, we also discuss the essentials to nourishing love within marriage, and hear from our hosts — both husbands and fathers — about practical ways they focus on their relationship in the midst of busy lives.Lisa Cotter is a Catholic speaker, author, and podcaster on the topics of relationships, femininity, and living life with excellence. She and her husband, Kevin, have served FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) as a family. Lisa and Kevin are the co-authors of “Dating Detox: 40 Days of Perfecting Love in an Imperfect World” and co-hosts of the How-to Catholic podcast. Lisa is the founder of Made to Magnify, a ministry with a mission to help people become saints — because it’s worth it.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries

In this episode, popular speaker and author Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses his transition from what he believed to be a call to monastic life to marriage. Deacon Burke-Sivers went on to the diaconate and eventually became a full-time evangelist. We consider a way to pray with the Scriptures called Lectio Divina, and how to listen to the Word of God with the ear of our hearts, as St. Benedict taught his monks.Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon”– is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher, whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith will challenge and inspire those who hear him.He travels across the United States and around the world speaking at conferences, workshops, retreats, parish missions, high schools, and young adult events – in short, to everyone who desires to know Jesus intimately and enjoy a deeper personal relationship with Him. His areas of expertise include marriage and family life, discerning the will of God, the sacraments, male spirituality, evangelization, prayer, and many others.Deacon Harold holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas. He co-hosts the national weekly broadcast “Living Stones” on Mater Dei Radio. Deacon Harold has appeared in the major feature film Power in My Hands and is the creator of Walk by Faith Wednesday Webinars, a weekly hour of Catholic catechesis and teaching.In addition, he is the host or co-host of several popular series on EWTN television and is featured on the award winning Chosen faith formation program by Ascension Press. Deacon Harold is the author of the best-selling book, Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality, co-author of Ignite: Read the Bible Like Never Before, and has written the acclaimed book, Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African-American Priest.Retaining a deep love of Benedictine spirituality which he gained during his time discerning a call to that religious community, Deacon Harold is a Benedictine Oblate of Mount Angel Abbey. He is also a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries

Everyday Evangelization: In this episode, we hear about the faith journey of Curtis Martin, and how God called him to begin the powerhouse evangelization ministry, FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Curtis tells his personal story, and lets us know how we can share the Gospel in these challenging times.Curtis Martin is the President and Founder of FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, one of the fastest growing movements in the Catholic Church.Whether he is on college campuses or television, at conferences or working with corporate America, Curtis is an award-winning and proven dynamic speaker who has the ability to help his audience discover a vision for life.In 2011, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Curtis as a Consulter to the Pontifical Council of the New Evangelization. He holds a Masters degree in Theology and is the author of the best-selling book Made for More, and co-host the new ground-breaking show on EWTN, Crossing the Goal. In 2004, Curtis and his wife Michaelann were awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope John Paul II for their outstanding service to the Church. Curtis and Michaelann, live in Westminster, CO. They are blessed by God with eight children.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries

Episode 22 “Terror of Demons” features Fr. Donald Calloway as we discuss St. Joseph’s formidable title and virtue, the importance of his intercession for men and fathers amidst the modern attack on masculinity, and how our own holiness and purity serve the Church in her battle against the powers of Hell.Guest Info:Fr. Donald Calloway  — Fr. Calloway is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. After a juvenile life of crime with ties to the Japanese mafia, and his subsequent conversion to Catholicism, he earned bachelor’s degrees in philosophy and theology from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. He then earned a Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Sacred Theology from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C. He has written 12 books, including the best-seller No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy and Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon. He leads pilgrimages to Marian shrines around the world and resides in Steubenville, Ohio.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries

Episode 21 “Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare” features Fr. James Brent, O.P. as we discuss the nature and activity of those pure spirits created by God called “angels,” the fallen angels called “demons,” the battle raging between them and how it includes us.Guest Info:Fr. James Brent  — Fr. Brent teaches at the Dominican House of Studies and is a prominent member of the Thomistic Institute, which exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellection formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and the wider public square, especially through the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The Institute has an impressive series of short videos on St. Thomas Aquinas called “Aquinas 101”.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries

Episode 20 “Fatima: A Message for Our Time” features Doug Barry as we discuss the 1917 apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, and the shocking relevance of Our Lady’s messages in light of the contemporary crisis in the culture and the Church.Guest Info:Doug Barry — Doug Barry is a devoted husband, father, and founder of RADIX - BATTLE READY, a Catholic apostolate that focuses on encouraging and strengthening men, women and youth to be better prepared to fight the battles that we all face in the world today, body, mind and soul. Since 1992 he has traveled both nationally and internationally, speaking to young and old alike through television, radio and live appearances.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries

Episode 19 “And Forgive Us Our Trespasses” features Immaculée Ilibagiza as we discuss the Lord’s command to forgive (even our enemies), the impossibility of doing so without God’s grace, and the power of trusting in Divine Mercy.Guest Info:Immaculée Ilibagiza — Immaculée is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that took the lives of nearly one million Tutsi men, women, and children, including her entire family except for one of her brothers. She found shelter at a Protestant pastor’s home, where she and seven other women hid from the deadly rebel mob in a 3-by-4-foot bathroom for 91 days. During that time, Immaculée found her faith, taught herself English, and most incredibly, committed herself to a life of peace, hope, and forgiveness, even for those who had murdered her family. She has gone on to work at the United Nations, receive five honorary doctoral degrees, write seven books about her faith and her life journey, and is the recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries

Episode 18 “Catholic Dating in an ‘It’s Complicated’ World” features Sarah Swafford as we discuss how to navigate relationships of virtue in a world where unchastity is the rule and social media a reality. By putting our relationship with Christ first, and accepting the truth about who we are to Him as well as His plan for life and love, we can find the strength, patience, and grace we need to make our dreams of real love come true!Guest Info:Sarah Swafford — Sarah is the author of Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships. She has appeared on EWTN’s Life of the Rock, EWTN Live, and has also been featured in the National Catholic Register. She is a contributor to Chosen, Ascension Press’s Confirmation program, and YDisciples' True Beauty. She’s also contributed to videos for Women Made New, and she’s a proud member of The Chastity Project and speaks at the Steubenville Youth Conferences in the U.S. and Canada.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries

Episode 17 “Protector of the Church” features Bill Donaghy as we discuss St. Joseph, authentic masculinity, and the role of husbands and fathers in the family.Guest Info:Bill Donaghy — Bill is the Senior Lecturer and Content Specialist for the Theology of the Body Institute. With a background in visual arts, philosophy, and systematic theology, he has given talks and retreats to bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and the lay faithful throughout the country and internationally. Bill is also the co-author with Chris Stefanick of Rise: 30 Day Challenge for Men.Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David HajdukFollow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: @arrayofhopeministriesInstagram: @arrayofhopeministriesTwitter: @aohministriesTikTok: @arrayofhopeministriesLinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministriesYouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries