Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Blending Faith & Finance (Guest: Stephen Auth)

In this episode of Power and Witness, Steve Auth returns after several years to share his remarkable dual life as a Wall Street investment expert managing over $80 billion and a passionate Catholic missionary. Steve discusses his 15-year mission in New York’s affluent Soho neighborhood, where he and his wife lead hundreds of missionaries to bring thousands of lapsed Catholics back to the sacrament of confession. From joyful street encounters to profound spiritual transformations, Steve reveals how virtues like prudence, humility, and perseverance shape both his financial success and his evangelistic work. He also touches on his upcoming book, 40 Years, 40 Lessons, and his art-based ministry, offering a unique perspective on faith, finance, and agapic love in the heart of the city.

00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - The Wall Street Missionary
05:57 - Street Evangelism
10:36 - Faith in Finance
15:55 - Virtues for Success
23:32 - Coping with Pressure
30:27 - Perseverance and Joy

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Heart of Marian Devotion with St. Louis de Montfort (Guest: Fr. Hugh Gillespe, SMM)

Uncover the powerful legacy of Saint Louis de Montfort—his radical devotion to Mary, his visionary missions, and his unwavering faith in the face of opposition. This episode reveals how his spiritual insights continue to inspire today. Don't miss this deep dive into a saint who reshaped the heart of Marian devotion.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The First FOCUS Missionary Saint? (Guests: Ken and Mary Ann Duppong)

 Fr. Mark interviews Ken and Mary Anne Duppong, parents of Michelle Duppong, a remarkable Catholic laywoman whose life of faith and service is now being considered for sainthood. Michelle served as a campus minister with FOCUS, guiding college students in their faith, and later as the Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Bismarck. Despite passing away from cancer at just 31, her legacy of holiness and joy continues to inspire many. Learn more about her extraordinary story in this moving episode!

Learn more about Servant of God Michelle Duppong: https://www.ncregister.com/features/the-joy-of-knowing-jesus-the-holy-witness-of-michelle-duppong