The Mark Swartzberg Show
The Mark Swartzberg Show
The Mark Swartzberg Show is about real life, real people, in the street and in His Church. A husband, father of seven, former Wall Street analyst, and Catholic convert, Mark helps listeners start their day with hope, encouragement, and a fresh perspective on how God is at work in everyday life through live conversations, special guests, and listener calls.Social links:
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Blessed Solanus Casey/From Pilgrimage to Real Life
6am CT Hour - Mark talks about who was Solanus Casey and what is like to go back to real life after the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Fr. Tom Nguyen shares about the Capuchin Franciscans, the life of Blessed Solanus Casey and explained why Solanus encouraged people to "thank God ahead of time". R…
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Jewish-Catholic Friendships
7am CT Hour - Mark talks about Nostra Aetate and Strengthening Jewish-Catholic Relations. Dr. Matthew shares what is Nostra Aetate and why is this document still so important. He discusses our Jewish heritage and the Church’s repudiation of hostility toward our Jewish brothers & sisters. He discuss…
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Courageous Priesthood
6am CT Hour - Mark talks about St. Aloysius Schwartz and serving as a priest in the military. Kevin Wells shares the story of Fr. Aloysius Schwartz who grew up in the Great Depression and ended up becoming a priest and ministering to those in poverty overseas. Fr. Patrick Costello gives his t…
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Don Bosco & Education
7am CT Hour - Mark talks all things Bosco and how his influence blends into the education of our children. Mark and Sarah talk Sts. Joachim and Anne. Mike Daniels joins Mark to bring together the ideals of education and St. John Bosco
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Latest from Rome/ Meeting the Pope
6am CT Hour - Mark talks about the latest happenings at the Vatican and what it's like to grow up in Las Vegas as a Catholic. Ashley Noronha reports on a concert Pope Leo attended, his pilgrimage and reform of Vatican bank. Rick Gordon shares what it was like to grow up in "Sin City" and hear…
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The Camino of Life
7am CT Hour - Mark talks about the Camino de Santiago and how pilgrimages feed the faith. Tommy Burke joins the show to share his experience of going on the Camino de Santiago and how it prepared him to get out of his comfort zone and trust in the path God has for him.
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Jewish to Catholic/ Last 4 Things
6am CT Hour - Mark talks about becoming Catholic from a Jewish background and how we should live with death in mind. Phillip Seeberg shares his story of being Jewish and converting to the Catholic faith and gives advice on how to reach the Jewish people with the message of Christ. Harry Kraem…
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Impact of Nisei Soldiers
7am CT Hour - Mark talks about the amazing impact Japanese American soldiers had in WWII despite discrimination. Mike Daniels shares the story of Japanese American soldiers in WWII who are not well known but underwent extreme discrimination and persecution despite being decorated for their brave…
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Saving Babies/ Revival in NYC
6am CT Hour - Mark talks saving the lives of babies and Pizza to Pew. Nicholas Cech, form Students for Life, shares the amazing story of how he saved a bay from abortion and how organizations like his are ministering by being present to women in crisi pregnancy to give therm real choice and hope…
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Fine Tuning of Nature/ Navigating Special Needs Parenthood
7am CT Hour - Mark talks World Cup, walking on the moon and accepting and loving children with special needs. Heather Avis shares her story of adopting children with Down syndrome and how she has been able navigate the demands of that kind of parenthood and help them to become their best self. …
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