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Catholic Bookmarks Radio 2008
 Catholic Bookmarks gives Catholic sensibility of books and their authors. Host Frank Morock, interviews authors from various genres and provides the Catholic Book Publishers' Association weekly top ten bestsellers.
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- Interview with Mark Brumley, president of Ignatius Books, who discusses the release of Pope Benedict XVI’s "Jesus of Nazareth" and the accompanying study guide.
- Re-broadcast of an interview with the late Cardinal Avery Dulles, who died December 12, 2008, about his book "The History of Apologetics."
- Interview with James Moore, editor of "The Treasury of American Prayer," a compilation of prayers by religious figures, politicians, entertainers and others.
- Interview with Evelyn Vitz, author of "Continual Feasts," a book of recipes for major religious holidays and special events.
- Interview with Morgan Atkinson, co-author of "Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton," companion work of the public television documentary of the same title.
- Interview with Brian Singer-Townes, editor of "The Breakthrough Bible."
- Interview with Patricia Treece, author of "Meet John XXIII: Joyful Pope and Father to All"
- Book winners from Laredo and Austin, Texas and an iTunes podcast listener
- Catholic Book Publishers Bestsellers List
- Interview with Patrick Madrid, author of "150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know."
- Interview with Elizabeth Dreyer, author of "Making Sense of God: A Woman’s Perspective."
- Part one of an interview with Jim LeFebvre, author of "Loyal Sons: The Story of the Four Horsemen and Notre Dame Football’s 1924 Champions." The book details the story of Coach Knute Rockne, the players and the 15,000 mile coast-to- coast train trip the team took.
- Book winners from Beaumont, California, and Falls Church, Virginia.
- Part two of the interview with Jim LeFebvre.
- Interview with Amy Viets and Bernadette Stankard, authors of "Let Me Sow Light: Living with a Depressed Spouse." The book, which offers advice on a serious health topic, details the challenges faced by two women and their families as their husbands struggled with depression.
- Interview with Daniel Ali, co-author of "Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics." Ali, an Iraqi Kurd and a survivor of imprisonment in his country, discuses his conversion to Catholicism from the Islamic faith.
- Interview with Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS and author of "Made for More."
- Interview with Joyce Rupp, author of "Open the Door: A Journey into the Inner Self."
- Interview with Joe Paprocki, author of "A Well-Built Faith," A book to help Catholics better understand their faith and learn how to discuss it comfortably.
- Book winner: Carol Rusinko, who listens to the program on WLOL in Minneapolis.
- Interview with Alexander Burke, author of "John the Baptist: Prophet and Disciple," a book that delves into the saint's history and how he is viewed in Western and Eastern Churches.
- Interview with Jon Sweeney, editor of "Ireland's Saint: The Essential Biography of St. Patrick," written by J.B. Bury.
- Interview with Chris Padgett, co-author of "Not Ready for Marriage, Not Ready for Sex: One Couple's Return to Chastity."
- Interview with Father Jude Winkler, author of "I Cry to You, O Lord," a look at the mystery of suffering in the Old and New Testaments and how biblical figures dealt with suffering.
- Interview with Amy Heyd, author of "Saints at the Dinner Table," a brief biography of 12 saints and description and recipes for the types of food that they might enjoy if invited to dinner at your home.
- Interview with Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver, author of "Render unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living Our Catholic Beliefs."
- Recognition of listeners who have won books from 930 AM in Chicago, WLOL In Minneapolis-St. Paul and KGYS FM in Dewitt, Iowa.
- Interview with Patti Armstrong, co-author of "Amazing Grace for Survivors: 50 Stories of Faith, Hope & Perseverance."
- Interview with Bert Ghezzi, co-author with Fr. Benedict Groeschel of the book "Everday Encounters with God: What our Experiences Teach us about the Divine."
- Bestsellers from the Catholic Book Publishers Association lists.
- Interview with Matthew Kelly, author of "The Seven Levels of Intimacy."
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Interview with Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer, president of Gonzaga University and author of "The Five Pillars of Spiritual Life.
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Interview with Matthew Pinto, president of Ascension Press and author of "Amazing Grace for Fathers."
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Interview with Tim Drake, author of "Behind Bella," which contains photographs and stories of people behind the 2007 film and stories of lives the film has saved.
- Interview with Joe Durepos, editor of "A Still More Exciting Way," a resource book of the writings of Saint Paul.
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Interview with Jesuit Father Kenneth Overberg, author of "Conscience in Conflict: How to Make Moral Choices," which looks at issues facing society that challenge our consciences.
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Interview with Joan Wester Anderson, author of "Angels and Wonders."
- Interview with Lorraine Murray, author of "Confessions of an Ex-Feminist," the story of a woman who grew up in a loving Catholic home whose life was changed when she entered college, who later returned home to her faith after disillusionment and pain.
- Interview with Franciscan Sister Ilia Delio, author of "Clare of Assisi: A Heart Full of Love."
- Interview with Jim Langford, co-editor of "The Spirit of Notre Dame: Legends, Traditions and Inspirations from One of America’s Most Beloved Universities."
- Joseph Cunningham, president of the Saint Gianna Society, discusses the book "Saint Gianna Molla," written by the saint’s 92-year-old husband Pietro.
- Interview with James Como, editor of "Remembering C.S. Lewis."
- Book winners: Listeners from Wasau, WI and Aurora, IL.
- Interview with Donna Erickson Couch, author of "Together but Alone."
- Interview with Amanda Roberts, author of "Saints off the Pedestal," a look at ten men and women who achieved sainthood in different and challenging ways.
- Book winners: Listeners from 1050 AM in Green Bay, 970 AM in Austin, TX, and 930 AM in Chicago.
- Interview with Jim Campbell author of "The Stories of the Old Testament," in which Campbell serves as a guide on our journey as we meeting important figures from the early books of the Bible.
- Interview with Joseph Pearce, author of "The Quest for Shakespeare: The Bard of Avon and the Church of Rome." Pearce points out facts that indicate Shakespeare was a Catholic in anti-Catholic England.
- Interview with Kathleen Stauffer, President/Publisher of Catholic Digest and author "Padre Pio: An Intimate Portrait of a Saint Through the Eyes of His Friends."
- Interview with Father Joseph Fessio, Editor-in-Chief of Ignatius Press and publisher of "Book of All Saints," by mystic Adrienne von Speyr who shares her visions of saints and saintly people at prayer.
- Interview with Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, author of "Asking God for the Gifts He Wants to Give You," based on the Five Graces Prayer of St. Alphonsus Ligouri.
- Interview with Anne Costa, author of "Refresh the Lord: Meditations to Renew a Woman’s Spirit."
- Book Winner
- Interview with Sister Marlene Halpin, O.P., author of "189 Ways to Contact God."
- Interview with Mary K. Doyle, author of "7 Principles of Sainthood: Following Saint Mother Theodore Guerin."
- Interview with Liz Kelly, author of "The Rosary: A Path to Prayer."
- Interview with Toni Poynter, author of "Now and Forever: Advice for a Strong Marriage."
- Book Winner
- Interview with Christopher Blunt, author of "Passport."
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Interview with Father Richard Leonard, author of "Movies That Matter: Reading Movies through the Lens of Faith."
- Book Giveaway
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Catholic Book Publishers Association Best Sellers
- Book Recommendations
- Interview with Jim Campbell, author of "52 Simple Ways to Teach Your Kids about Faith."
- Interview with Father Michael Giesler, author of three novels about Christian life in Rome in the first century titled "Junia," "Marcus" and "Grain of Wheat."
- Interview with Justin Catanoso, author of "My Cousin the Saint."
- Interview with Carmen Butcher, author of "A Life of Saint Benedict."
- Book Winner
- Interview with Jim Manney, author of "Best Catholic Writing."
- Book Winners
- Interview with Fr. Richard McKenna, author of "The Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching."
- Interview with James Stenson, author of "Father: Family Protector."
- Interview with Elizabeth Kelly, author of "Heaven in You and You in Heaven."
- Interview with Marti Jewell, Executive Director of Emerging Models of Parish Leadership Project about the organization’s book "Shaping Catholic Parishes."
- Interview with Mark Hart, author of "Ask the Bible Geek: Questions from Catholic Teens."
- Interview with Valerie Schultz, author of "Closer: Musings on Marriage, Intimacy and God."
- Book winners
- Interview with Fritz Knapp, author of "The Book of Sports Virtues" and book contest entry.
- Interview with Joseph Pearce, author of "C.S. Lewis and the Catholic Church."
- Book winners
- Interview with Father Roch Neimeier, OSF, author of "In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare."
- Interview with Eileen Bertanzetti, author of "Praying with Faustina."
- Interview with Curt Arens, a Catholic farmer and author of "Down to Earth: Celebrating a Blessed Life on the Land."
- Interview with Brennan Pursell, author of "Benedict of Bavaria."
- Review of the Catholic Book Publishers’ Best Seller lists.
- Interview with Rick Sarkisian, author of "Not Your Average Joe" and "Tools from Joseph’s Workshop."
- Interview with stress expert, Dr. Robert Wicks, auto or "Crossing the Desert" and "Riding the Dragon."
- Interview with Dr. Kimberly Young, author of "Breaking Free of the Web: Catholic and Internet Addiction" (St. Anthony Messenger Press)
- Interview with Sister Patricia Proctor, author of "100 Inspirational Stories of the Power of Prayer" (St. Anthony Messenger Press)
- Amy Wellborn, author of "Mary and the Christian Life," discusses her book.
- Host Frank Morock gives a rundown of the top-selling hard cover Catholic books of 2007.
- Ignatius Books President Mark Brumley discusses their title "Benedict VXI: Servant of the Truth."
- Dr. Camille Brown, author of "African Saints, African Stories: 40 Holy Men and Women," discusses her work.
- Author Ginny Kubitz Moyer discusses her book "Mary and Me."
- Trace Murphy, senior editor of Doubleday’s Religious Books Division, talks about "A Life with Karol," a new book about Pope John Paul II written by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwicz, Archbishop of Krakow
- Rick Sarkisian discusses his book "The Lifework Principle: Finding Meaning in the Seven Areas of Life That Matter Most"
- Author Jeremy Langford discusses his book "Seeds of Faith: Practices to Grow a Healthy Spiritual Life"
- Author Carol Flinders discusses her books "Enduring Grace" and "Enduring Lives"
- Interview with Father David Toups author of Reclaiming our Priestly Character (Institute for Priestly Formation).
- Interview with Mark Hart, author of Ask the Bible Geek (St. Anthony Messenger Press).
- Interview with T.J. Smith, author of "A World Away: Quest of Dan Clay, Book I" (Tate Publishing).
- Top ten hearcover and paperback books according to the Catholic Book Publisher’s Association
- Interview with Greg Pierce, author of "Diamond Presence: Finding God at the Old Ballpark" (Acta Publishing).
- Interview with Alice Camille, author of "Invitation to Catholicism."
- Interview with Thomas Craughwell, author of "Lent and Easter with Mary."
- Memorial interview with Father Joseph Champlin, who died a few weeks ago and is the author of "Take 5: 100 Mediations to De Stress Your Days."
- Interview with Jeanne Kun, author of "God’s Promises Fulfilled."
- Interview with Maryanne Raphael, author of What Mother Teresa Taught Me.
- Interview with Deacon Ralph Torreli, author of Heart to Heart with God.
- Author Kerry Crawford discusses her book Lourdes Today: A Pilgrimage to Mary’s Grotto, as the Lourdes community prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Marian apparitions there.
- Interview with Emilie Griffin, author of Small Surrenders: A Lenten Journe.
- A discussion with author Daryl Grigsby about his book In Their Footsteps: Inspirational Reflections on Black History for Every Day of the Year.
- Author Gary Graff discusses his book And God Said it was Good.
- In an extended interview, Dr. Brennan Hill, author of "Eight Freedom Heroes: Changing the World by Faith," discusses his book that examines the lives of eight heroes who modeled liberation, meaning, and service of others.
- Interview with G.R. Kearny, author of The Cristo Rey Story: More Than a Dream (Loyola Books).
- Interview with Harold I. Smith, author of The ABC’s of Grieving (Ave Maria Press).
- Interview with Carol Showalter and Maggie Davis, co-authors of Your Whole Life: The 3-D Plan (Diet, Discipline, Discipleship (Paraclete Press).
- Interview with Ralph Martin, author of Hungry for God (Servant Books).
- Interview with Michael O'Brien, author of Island of the World (Ignatius Press).
- Interview with Dick Staub, author of The Culturally Savvy Christian (Wiley Publishing).
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