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Can Christianity and Stoicism Coexist?
JANUARY 12, 2026
What is Stoicism and can it coexist with Christianity? In this episode of A Reason for Hope, ...
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Belovedness, Identity, and Saying Yes to God
JANUARY 05, 2026
In this powerful episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, host Alanis Gonzalez sits down with Catholic worship leader, songwriter, and author Sarah Kroger for an honest conversation about identity, fear, calling, humility...
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Can Science Prove the Existence of God?
DECEMBER 29, 2025
Does modern science point to God? In this powerful episode of A Reason for Hope, Dr. David Hajduk sits down with renowned Catholic priest, philosopher, and physicist Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ. He explains why today’s discoveries in physics and cosmology strongl...
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Why Hasn't God Answered My Prayers? What Scripture Says
DECEMBER 22, 2025
In this powerful episode of A Reason for Hope Podcast, Alanis Gonzalez and Matt Pana dive deep into one of the most important questions in the spiritual life: What truly moves the heart of God in prayer?Why does God answer some prayers and ...
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Exorcist Explains Spiritual Warfare and Catholic Mental Health | Fr Chad Ripperger
DECEMBER 15, 2025
How can Catholics discern whether interior suffering is the result of demonic oppression or struggles like anxiety, depression, or emotional trauma? In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Mario Costabile sits down with Catholic priest, exorcist, and Thomistic philosopher&...
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Are All Sins Created Equal?
DECEMBER 08, 2025
What is sin? Are all sins created equal? In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Jack Garno and Dr. David Hajduk dive deep into the Catholic Church’s teaching on sin—original sin, mortal sin, venial sin, and the consequences of sin in Christian theology. We explore what the ...
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Matt Maher on Faith, Songwriting, and Staying Humble in the Spotlight
DECEMBER 01, 2025
Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt episode of A Reason for Hope Podcast as host Mario Costabile sits down with world-renowned Catholic musician, worship leader, and storyteller Matt Maher. In this deep and personal conversation, Matt opens up about his childhood faith, early love for music...
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Why the Eucharist Is the Key to Finding Your Catholic Identity
NOVEMBER 24, 2025
In this episode of A Reason for Hope, Dr. David Hajduk sits down with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, author of Your Eucharistic Identity, to explore the deep connection between our identity and the Eucharist. What does it mean to live with a Eucharistic identity
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The Truth About Hell: What Every Catholic Needs to Know
NOVEMBER 17, 2025
On this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Mario Costabile has a conversation with Catholic author Patrick O’Hearn about his groundbreaking book, The Truth About Hell. In an age where belief in heaven and hell is fading, this episode dives deep into Catholic es...
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The Faith Behind the Fame: Fr. Mike Schmitz on Prayer, and Humility
NOVEMBER 10, 2025
What keeps young people rooted in the Catholic faith today? In this powerful episode of A Reason for Hope, Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Mario Costabile to share his journey from a teenage encounter with God in confession to discovering his priestly vocation and serving as chaplain at the Un...
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