Along "The Way"

This episode is an important one because of it share some strategies of being an example to the faith. Matt Swaim is a producer for the Coming Home Network. His work there is leading souls to the Catholic Church. People that are deeply rooted in other denominations of Christianity, Judaism , Muslim and even Atheist's . In this episode we talk about the importance of being an example .

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Integrity, It is hard to come in this modern society. When the ends justify the means it’s okay to lie, cheat and steal. Hey you can even bare false witness about your neighbor.  You can say you had nothing to do with a political decision even when the facts say otherwise. In this episode of Along The Way, Fr. Gabriel Burke joins Dave and Deacon Dave to discuss an incident that made the national news in Ireland.  A pro choice polit...

Suffering, it is not just a subject or topic of discussion, it is a part of the human condition that we will probable understand fully in this life time. Everyone experiences it at some point in their life and when we are in those times of suffering the last thing in the world we need is to understand it at an intellectual level, no, it is in those times that we seek a connection of the heart. In this episode Deacon Joe Delaney fro...

Welcome to the celebration! That’s right… this episode is a celebration of one of my favorite people in the worlds return home. Born into the Southern Baptist tradition of Christianity, my brother in Christ has been welcomed into the fullness of truth and is living the next chapter of his life sacramentally.  The past few years have been a test of the metal to which he is made and I am more convince that he has the patients of a sa...

The Political season is once again upon us. I have to say that I have not seen that many political advertisement’s this time. I guess because I live in a state that is dominated by the democratic ideology. I, at one point in my life followed the tides of politics, believing that that my vote made a difference. Then out of shear frustration I gave up on politics and politicians.  I became a person that didn’t think what happens in W...

We live in times when it just seem like it’s okay to offend Christians especially Catholic Christian’s. We look and the world and wonder where the world has gone wrong? And it is the world that reminds us of the people that call themselves Catholic and their short comings as well. Scandal and controversy has a way of beating us down. It makes us ask the question who can I trust? Friends I believe Jesus when he said that “This is My...

Dear friends, I am so proud to bring you this episode of Along The Way. This episode is living proof that the tough times in our life can make us bitter or better and my guest has chosen the latter. He became a better man through the trials of alcoholism, a fire that left him with nothing and cancer. Through it all being drawn closer and closer to God and eventually answering the Call to the Deaconate.  Today Deacon Lou a.k.a. Chef...

My Friend Doctor George Ceremuga joins me once again, this time to tell about his experience in the Holy Land. It was the time spent there that was the inspiration to his new book “ My 50-Day Pentecost  in the Holy Land. What I love about this conversation , it is more about his experience there than it is about selling books. However I think you will want to read the book after hearing about some of Dr. Georges personal revelation...

Bob Dylan wrote, “The Times They Are A’changin”, and maybe not for the better. It seems nothing good come from the news. As people we are becoming overwhelmed with a society that is clearly out of control with no moral compass the need to be heard is needed now more than ever.  Many problems that we face may not need the services of a psychiatrist or psychologist but maybe a few sessions with a life coach to get a different perspec...

Probably one of the most important things we need to remember on our journey along the way is love. Christ said that they will know you are mine by the way you love. In this episode Doctor George Ceremuga and I talk about five pillars of health and God’s health plan. What does love have to do with healthy living? Well, Doctor George believes with love. And these are not just words. Dr. George’s energy and enthusiasm are…Well…infect...

Eric Meyer is an amazing guy! He has spent much of his adulthood climbing the company ladder. Many times though people ask him to “come with me”. These chance meetings with people along the way have led to some life changing moments in Eric’s life. I’m sure you can relate. The wonderful thing is Eric wrote these stories down and compiled it in a book called “The Catholic Company Man”. In it Eric shares a number of personal stories ...

Some say that radio is a dying medium that will share the same fate as the dinosaurs.  True that radio is an old form of communication, but it is still on the front line of the new evangelization. All across this country Catholic radio stations are producing content, and as great as the national content is, I love the locally produced content. Each morning I begin my day with one such radio station from Columbus Ohio. St. Gabriel R...

Doctor Ray Guarendi is both a television and radio personality seen and heard on the EWTN global Catholic Network. His radio show is a staple to my daily line up. Dr. Ray’s strait forward approach to parenting and other human interaction is truly a refreshing change from the typical and cultural norms. I always enjoy his comical delivery and experience based advice. In this episode I asked the good Doctor what is wrong with people?...

Joining me along the way in this episode, is someone that has been there since my reversion back to the Catholic faith and EWTN’s beginning, right next to Mother Angelica. I love his down home approach to Catholicism. But, please don’t think what he says is simplistic in any way.  This episode I have the pleasure to talk with Fr. Mitch Pacwa about his new book “Commentary on the Book of Isaiah”. In this casual conversation Fr. Mitc...

Every time I talk with Bear Woznick I always take something away from our conversation that honestly I find life changing. He always gives me something that causes me to explore myself at a deeper level. Talking with this man of such deep faith makes me realize that life with God is the adventure of a lifetime. In this episode we discuss His new book and so much more. I guarantee there is something in this casual  conversation that...

Catholic Conferences and Parish missions are a great way to expand our knowledge and increase our faith. There are so many factors that go into choosing the right speaker. Well today’s guest started out by helping his sister find her calling and eighteen years later Joe Condit is still helping the best of the best in Catholic speakers find a venue and more. Joe Condit is the founder of the world’s largest Catholic speaker’s bureau ...

Let me begin by saying thank you to all the guests that have joined Deacon Dave and me Along The Way. Let me thank all of you that have listened to the show. Thank you to all those that have told a friend about this show.

2023 was an amazing year of growth for this show and I am  eternally grateful for its growing success. This podcast has been for me the catalyst for growth in my life. It has been the key that has opened door to a...