Gotta Be Saints

• The Hour of Testing with Fr. Donald Haggerty

  In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Fr. Donald Haggerty, priest of the Archdiocese of New York and renowned spiritual writer, for a sobering and deeply moving conversation on his newest book, The Hour of Testing: Spiritual Depth and Insight in a Time of Ecclesial Uncertainty.With decades of experience in priestly ministry and a profound relationship with the Missionaries of Charity, Fr. Haggerty offers insight into the spiritual challenges of our time. In this episode, we reflect on the fading of faith, the rise of indifference to God, and how Catholics are called not to panic—but to go deeper into prayer, suffering, and redemptive love.We explore what it means to live out union with Christ in the 21st century, how suffering can be offered for souls, and why this era—dark as it may seem—can still be a fertile ground for hidden saints and heroic virtue.Topics Covered:Why the indifference to God may be the greatest evil of our timeHow prayer, sacrifice, and Eucharistic devotion sustain usThe connection between holiness and the dark forces in every ageHow to find meaning in suffering and offer it with ChristWhether we may be entering a time foreshadowing the Passion of the ChurchWhat gives Fr. Haggerty hope in this “hour of testing”Why now is a time not for lukewarmness, but heroic sanctity📖 Pick up a copy of The Hour of Testing by Fr. Donald Haggerty through Ignatius Press.🎙️ Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this conversation stirred something in your heart or helped you see the spiritual battle in a new way.🙏 Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Truthly. Use code gottabesaints for a free trial at truthly.ai Support the show

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• The Secret to Holiness - Lessons from Our Lady

  In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I share a talk I recently gave to a men’s group at my old parish, centered on The Secret of Holiness: Lessons from Our Lady.On this special episode, released on the feast of St. Louis de Montfort—a saint who radically shaped my devotion to the Blessed Mother—I dive into the truth that Mary isn’t just a part of our Catholic faith... she’s essential to it. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical guidance, I explore how Mary’s humility, docility, and courage offer us a model for growing in holiness today.Holiness must be our primary goal, even before family, career, or comfort. And no one can guide us more surely to Jesus than His mother.Topics Covered:Why Mary is the “safest, easiest, shortest, and most perfect” way to JesusWhat the Annunciation, Wedding at Cana, and the Cross reveal about Mary’s role in salvationThe power of her last recorded words in Scripture: “Do whatever He tells you”The importance of embracing suffering, obedience, and mission like Our LadyPractical ways to grow in holiness today—starting with the Rosary, the sacraments, and ScriptureHow men and women alike can model Mary’s yes in a world of distraction and indifference📖 Want to grow in holiness? Start by taking Jesus at His word: Behold your mother.🎙️ Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode moved you or helped you see Mary—and your own path to sainthood—with fresh eyes.🙏 Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Truthly. Use code gottabesaints for a free trial at truthly.aiLet me know if you’d like a shortened version for Instagram or a quote graphic idea! Support the show

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• Christ Is Risen - Now What?

  A short reflection on how to enter into the Easter season without forgetting all the lessons from the Lenten season. 🙏 Special thanks to our sponsor, Truthly!Use code gottabesaints for a free trial at truthly.ai Support the show

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• The Glacier Priest with Dr. Josh McMullen

  In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Josh McMullen, historian and author of The Glacier Priest, for an inspiring conversation about one of the most fascinating and overlooked Catholic figures of the 20th century—Father Bernard Hubbard, S.J.Known as “The Glacier Priest,” Father Hubbard was a Jesuit geologist, adventurer, and missionary who explored the Alaskan frontier during the 1930s and 40s. A gifted lecturer and photographer, he brought the beauty of God’s creation and the Gospel message to thousands—both in person and through his extensive travels and publications.Josh shares how he first encountered Father Hubbard’s story, what compelled him to write the biography, and how Hubbard’s deep faith, love for nature, and willingness to suffer for the Gospel remain deeply relevant today.This episode is a powerful look at a priest who combined scientific curiosity with spiritual depth—and who used his unique calling to evangelize, educate, and inspire.Topics Covered:Who was Father Bernard Hubbard and why his story still mattersThe Jesuit priest who became a national celebrityWhat it meant to say Mass in the wilds of AlaskaHow Hubbard’s work helped shape America’s view of AlaskaThe tensions between religious vows and public acclaimThe beauty of redemptive suffering and the Sacred HeartWhy creation drew him closer to the CreatorWhat we can learn from Hubbard’s life about vocation, sacrifice, and mission📖 Pick up a copy of The Glacier Priest: Father Bernard Hubbard and America's Last Frontier wherever books are sold.🎙️ Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode moved you or helped you see holiness in a new light.🙏 Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Truthly. Use code gottabesaints for a free trial at truthly.ai Support the show

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• From the Messianic Movement to the Catholicism with Matthew Wiseman

  In this episode of the Gotta Be Saints podcast, I sit down with Matthew Wiseman, convert to Catholicism and author of The Two Jerusalems, for a powerful conversation about his journey from the Messianic movement to the Catholic Church.Raised in a devout Southern Baptist home, Matthew’s family began a home church that eventually led them into the Hebrew Roots movement, where they embraced the Mosaic Law and Old Testament festivals. But what began as a sincere desire to follow Scripture more faithfully soon revealed deep questions—especially about authority, unity, and interpretation.Matthew shares how a hunger for truth and clarity led him to explore Jewish oral tradition, Anglicanism, and ultimately Catholicism. We discuss the need for a living authority in the Church, the flaws of sola scriptura, and the life-changing impact of discovering the Liturgy of the Hours. He also shares the role his family played in his conversion journey and how reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church helped lead his wife into the Church as well.This episode isn’t just about one man’s conversion. It’s about the longing we all share for truth, unity, and a Church that reflects Christ fully.Topics Covered:What it’s like growing up in the Hebrew Roots movementWhy the Mosaic Law alone isn’t enough—and what that reveals about ScriptureThe role of tradition and authority in interpreting the BibleMatthew’s personal conversion story and how it affected his familyThe beauty and power of praying the Psalms and the Liturgy of the HoursWhy unity in the Church matters and what drew him to CatholicismHow reading the Catechism brought his wife into the Church📍 Pick up a copy of Matthew's book, The Two Jerusalems, at ignatius.com or wherever books are sold.Call to Action: If this conversation moved you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone searching for deeper truth or considering the Catholic Church.🙏 Special thanks to our sponsor, Truthly! Use code gottabesaints for a free trial at truthly.ai Support the show

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