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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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A Millionaires Vow of Poverty
NOVEMBER 03, 2025
In this episode of A Reason for Hope, Mario Costabile sits down with Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza, former owner of the Detroit Tigers, and the visionary behind Ave Maria University and Legatus. From a childhood in a Catholic orphanage to becoming one of America’s most successful Cat...
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Exorcist Explains Everything You Need To Know About Spiritual Warfare
OCTOBER 27, 2025
In this powerful episode of A Reason for Hope, exorcist Fr. Daniel Reehil joins host Mario Costabile to reveal everything you need to know about spiritual warfare. Drawing from years of experience on the front lines of exorcism ministry, Fr. Reehil shares what really happens during an exorcism...
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Faith, Mental Health & the Power of Redemptive Suffering
OCTOBER 20, 2025
Struggling with mental health or depression can feel overwhelming—but in the light of faith, even our deepest wounds can be transformed. In this episode of the A Reason for Hope podcast, Catholic psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Kheriaty shares powerful insig...
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How Death Gave This Man New Life | Paul Zucarelli
OCTOBER 13, 2025
On today’s episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Mario Costabile talks with Paul Zucarelli, author of Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. Paul shares his extraordinary near-death experience testimony after suffering eight cardiac arrests in two days. He...
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What did Jesus REALLY say about Hell?
OCTOBER 06, 2025
In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Dr. David Hajduk welcomes Monsignor Charles Pope, author of The Hell There Is, to discuss the often-overlooked Catholic teaching on Hell. They explore why the Catholic doctrine of eternal damnation m...
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Healthy Body, Holy Soul: Catholic Wisdom on Faith & Fitness
AUGUST 11, 2025
How is physical health connected to spiritual growth? In this episode of A Reason for Hope Podcast, Jack Garno talks with Chase Crouse, founder of HypuroFit — the world’s first Catholic-based personal training and nutrition company.
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