More McGrady with Katie
Katie Prejean McGrady
Every morning, on SiriusXM's The Catholic Channel, from 7:30 to 10 ET, Katie McGrady tells stories, analyzes the headlines, interviews interesting guests, comments on the culture, explains the lives of the saints and explores church history, tells you what you should pay attention to, and keeps listeners entertained with her family's antics, her opinions, and a unique blend of humor and insights.
This is the "best of" pod, sharing the best of each day's show, and more, from the daily Katie McGrady Show on SiriusXM, Channel 129.
This is the "best of" pod, sharing the best of each day's show, and more, from the daily Katie McGrady Show on SiriusXM, Channel 129.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 27min
Creating "The Chosen" with Dallas Jenkins
Dallas Jenkins had a vision and a dream: to make a prestige TV show based on the Gospels, telling the story of Jesus through the eyes of those were closest to Him, and were chosen to follow Him first. That vision became The Chosen, a smash hit with 5 seasons (and more to come). This week, Katie sat down with Dallas at ChosenCon, a gathering of fans of the show, to talk about the wider impact he's seen "The Chosen" has had on the culture, faith, and even those who are just vaguely curious about Christianity.
Feb 23, 2026 • 15min
What Jonathan Roumie wants you to know about Jesus
Jonathan Roumie knows a lot about Jesus. And he plays Him on TV. But, he also wants you to know something about Jesus -- how to talk to Him, how to listen to His voice, and how to share Him with the world.
Feb 19, 2026 • 9min
A Journey to Surrender: Lent with Ascension Press
Lent is a chance to surrender, and quiet, and let go. Crux, a new series from Ascension Press, is a walk through that surrender with Fr. Columba Jordan.
Feb 18, 2026 • 25min
Returning & Letting Go this Lent with CEO & Co-Founder of Hallow, Alex Jones
For the past few years, the Hallow App has helped millions of people be intentional with their journey through Lent. Rising to the top of the app store charts, and inspiring people to think about praying, fasting, and almsgiving in a new way, Hallow is journeying through reconciliation and returning to the Lord with a read through of he Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky and the writings of Henri Nouwen. Links:Hallow, free for 90 days The Brothers Karamazov "Witness" by Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe
Feb 17, 2026 • 25min
Feasting for the Fast: Mardi Gras and its Catholic roots with Colleen Dulle
Fat Tuesday leads to Ash Wednesday. They're connected, and not just because you need to eat less after indulging on Mardi Gras. There's a rich history -- rooted in Catholicism -- to the Carnival season. Katie sits down with America Media's Colleen Dulle to talk all things Louisiana Mardi Gras.
Feb 17, 2026 • 14min
Ice Hockey, Cathedrals, and Mass Times: a converseation with Andrew Salemme, husband of Team USA's Britta Curl-Salemme
As Team USA's Women's Hockey team has dominated at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, one athlete has caught Katie's eye: Britta Curl-Salemme. She's Catholic. And proud of it. She's devoted to her team, and her faith, and is amazing on the ice. Katie sits down with her husband, Andrew, to talk about supporting his wife at the Olympics, being immersed in the faith in Italy, and how Catholicism is the central priority of their lives.
Feb 16, 2026 • 15min
Divine Providence in a Karaoke Bar
Just back from the Good News Cruise, Katie tells the story of a pop up karaoke night featuring the singing talents of Sarah Kroger, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Matt Maher, Jonathan Roumie, and more. What seemed like a random night of fun may have saved a couple's marriage.
Feb 6, 2026 • 42min
What do you love about your job?
We have jobs. We do work. And there is dignity in that, and we sometimes love what we do. What do you love about your job? was the question of the day, and bus drivers, horse trainers, MRI techs, teachers, and more called in to share about the work they love.
Feb 5, 2026 • 13min
Jonathan Roumie Brings Back the Romcom
Solo Mio, starring Kevin James as Matt Taylor and Jonathan Roumie, best known for playing Jesus in The Chosen, as Neil, a supportive friend whose own relationship is hilarious, doused in couple's therapy, and more than a little inspiring to his broken hearted friend. Romcoms are making a comeback, and Jonathan is part of the rebirth. See Solo Mio, hitting theaters February 6.
Feb 4, 2026 • 23min
The St. Olaf Ice Chapel Mass at Notre Dame, with Fr. Pete McCormick, CSC
10 p.m. Mass in 19 degree weather, with over 2,000 students in attendance, in a chapel made of ice! What is going on at the University of Notre Dame, and what does it say about the faith of Gen Z?
