Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer

Father Dave welcomes writer and disability advocate Stephanie Boccuzzi to discuss her new article for Busted Halo's "Voices From the Back Pew" called "The Cost of a Wooden Pew: When Mass Isn't Accessible."

A listener named Michael asks Father Dave about ways we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Michael says, "I had a friend ask me, 'How many Marys do Catholics believe in?' They were referring to the many titles: Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes, etc. The list is long. How can I explain the many manifestations of Mother Mary?"

Father Dave is in the midst of his 30-Day Challenge to instill healthier habits, and he welcomes Michele Sotak and Father Lou Cameli to discuss the intersection of faith and fitness. Michele is a personal trainer in addition to her role as Director of Service Ministries at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. She and Father Lou developed and launched a ministry called "Faith and Fitness" for the Archdiocese of Chicago, which is also found on YouTube.

We strive to share our faith joyfully at Busted Halo ministries, and Father Dave welcomes speaker and author Melissa Overmyer to discuss ways to embrace God's joy. Melissa is the founder of Something Greater Ministries and the author of "Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy."

In light of Pope Leo XIV publishing the first encyclical of his pontificate, "Magnifica Humanitas," Father Dave welcomes church historian Mike Aquilina to unpack the importance of papal encyclicals through the years.