Products in Stories to Inspire

Teenage Rebel to Catholic Priest

How is a diehard agnostic transformed into a fervent apostle of Christ? Fr. Donald Calloway, a former drug dealer, will have you on the edge of your seat as he candidly shares the amazing story of how he was unexpectedly led into the Catholic Faith and to the priesthood by God's grace and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. His conversion can be compared to that of St. Augustine. Formerly titled: Former Drug Dealer to Catholic Priesthood
Awesome!! Every aspect was awesome, riveting at times, especially when he described the Holy Eucharist! Sandra - Wendel, IN
This story is gripping!! Fantastic and very appealing to males as they can relate to it. Our whole family enjoyed it! Amy - Springfield, IL

Why a Protestant Pastor Became Catholic

This amazing testimony of a former Presbyterian minister turned Catholic has become legendary. Dr. Scott Hahn was militantly anti-Catholic but self-driven to seek the truth, and this ultimately led him into the Catholic Church. He soon became an ardent defender of the Faith and one of its most passionate promoters. His journey of faith helps us better understand and appreciate Catholicism.
This CD was AMAZING!!! I was having doubts as to what I believed. Thanks to this talk, I finally found hope I thought did not exist. Jeff - New Lenox, IL
I am returning to the Church after being away for 35 years. I am motivated to learn more about my faith. This talk whet my appetite! Stan - Columbus, GA

Salt of the Earth (Book on CD)

Audio excerpts from an interview with Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) by a secular journalist on a host of controversial and difficult issues facing the Catholic Church. He responds with candor and insight, always giving answers that are thought provoking and sometimes surprising. Learning about his personal life is a great way to get to know the man who has become our Pope.
To have this book on CD available so that many more can access the mind of our Pope and his love of the Lord is invaluable. Helaine - Tinker AFB, OK
The man we now call Pope Benedict XVI, his background, insights, and theology are given a fair hearing. Don - Lockport, NY

The Bible Made Me Do It

Tim Staples was raised Baptist and served as an Assembly of God Youth Minister. He used his extensive biblical knowledge to attack the Catholic Church but when he was challenged on his beliefs, a two-year search for truth led him right to Catholicism. Now he uses that same incredible gift to defend the Faith and help others to embrace the beauty and richness of Catholicism.
Humorous, insightful, moving, and motivating! A blockbuster in the making ? I want more of this!! Terry - Plainfield, IL
Very inspiring! This CD makes me want to learn more about my faith and read the bible more often! Amy - Littleton, CO

Saints for Sinners - The Lives of St. Augustine and St. Marg

Learning about the lives of the Saints is a great way to deepen our love of God and recommit us to His service. We are reminded of how the Lord works in the lives of ordinary people, helping us to conquer sin. In this excerpt from the book, Saints for Sinners, the incredible lives of these Saints testify to the truth of God's transforming love in those who are willing to surrender their lives to Him.
It's encouraging to see how powerfully the grace of God can change a person's life! It gives me hope in my own quest for sanctity. Ann - Cheyenne, WY
These Saints are incredible reminders of how we can live out the gospel to others in our lives. Marc - Woodstock, IL

Seven Reasons to be Catholic

Dr. Peter Kreeft is a world-renowned philosopher and best-selling author of over 35 books. Drawing from the treasured wisdom of such great spiritual thinkers as St. John of the Cross, Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and Cardinal Newman, he helps us to understand why truth trumps everything! Listen as he clearly presents seven undisputable reasons why every person should indeed be Catholic.
This CD has re-started the spark I had lost! I am looking forward to listening to the other CDs I purchased! Bob - Fremont, OH
This was amazing! Anyone who has questions about converting to Catholicism should listen to it ... so encouraging and enlightening! Mandi - Lewiston, ME

A Pastor's Wife's Journey Home

The daughter of a Protestant minister and wife of Dr. Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn candidly shares her difficult journey into the Catholic Faith. She explains how close examination of the Church's teachings on family life and artificial contraception led her to embrace the fullness of the Faith, and why she came to believe that the Roman Catholic Church is the Church founded by Christ.
Excellent for Pre-Cana! It was good to hear the truth about God's design for the family and how it enriches a couple's life together. Louise - Essex Junction, VT
She showed me how to approach women of the Protestant faith. Helaine - Tinker, OK

Quest for Truth: A Convert's Perspect

David Currie is a former Evangelical missionary whose upbringing was immersed in Evangelical Protestantism. He candidly shares how his struggles with the interpretation of many biblical passages led him on a dramatic search for truth. This moving testimony recounts his family's difficult journey into Catholicism and the great joy they experienced in finding the pearl of great price.
Wow! This CD helped me understand why converts are such good Catholics! Howard - Montgomery, AL
A cradle Catholic, I needed to hear about his journey in order to continue to strengthen mine! Sandra - Norman, OK

Finding the Fullness of Faith

Stephen Ray was raised in a devout, loving, Baptist family. Since his conversion to the Catholic Faith, he has become an international speaker and is the author of three best-selling books, Crossing the Tiber, Upon this Rock, and St. John's Gospel. He shares with us his amazing conversion to Catholicism and explains why he is convinced this is the Church founded by Christ over 2000 years ago.
Fantastic!! This is absolutely the one CD everyone should start with ... it is persuasive, informative, and highly valuable in educating Catholics and non-Catholics about Catholicism! I will order many and give them to family and friends. Susan - Land O Lakes, FL
This put into words everything I want to tell my friends about my faith but cannot remember when the time is right. Thank you! Jane - Bourbonnais, IL

No Escape - From Prison to the Catholic Faith

This talk was recorded live in prison where Russell Ford is serving a 25-year sentence. In 1989 at the age of 31, he was received into the Catholic Church and has since shared his faith with thousands of fellow convicts. Mr. Ford is co-founder of the non-profit First Century Christian Ministries, which is dedicated to evangelizing prisoners. He is scheduled to be released from prison in 2012.
I was stunned! This is a great talk and a wonderful story about how God's loving grace reaches out to all. Many blessings! Marc - Lumberton, TX
A great story of faith, hope, and charity! This had a profound impact on my heart and has me asking, what can I do for the imprisoned? Jackie - Calgary, AB

From Mormon Missionary to the Catholic Faith

Thomas Smith was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and can trace his lineage back seven generations. In this talk, he shares his beliefs and incredible experiences as a Mormon missionary in Alabama and how this led him to convert and become a Protestant minister and later enter the Catholic Church. Mr. Smith is a popular speaker and the author of ?Inside Mormonism?.
What a great resource I now know how to respond in Christian charity. Marilyn - Minnetonka, MN
As a former Mormon missionary, this is an excellent first step in becoming equipped to defend the Faith and gain a greater appreciation for essential Christian doctrine. Gene - Boise, ID

The Face of God

Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta is known throughout the world as a woman totally committed to the Gospel. In the first presentation, she explains the infinite value of God's gift of life; in the second presentation, she emphasizes the Eucharist and our call to imitate Christ by loving each other unconditionally. A bonus segment is provided by Dr. Scott Hahn on Understanding the Eucharist.
What a blessing to hear the voice & teaching of Mother Teresa! I hung on her words, her wisdom - about the true value of every life. Ann - Niagara Falls, NY
This is truly an inspirational CD on the gift of life and how we are all called to love one another. Mark - Chicago, IL

Life-Changing Stories of the Eucharist

In this talk, Jesse Romero shares numerous encounters of the stunning power of Christ's presence in the Eucharist in his own life and in the lives of others, and a convincing presentation of history and theology as witnesses to this most incredible mystery and gift! Jesse is a renowned professional Catholic apologist with a Masters in Theology, a retired L.A. Deputy Sheriff, and a former Police Olympic boxing champion and USA kickboxing champion. He speaks on the radio and at conferences around the country with a refreshing, straightforward, pull no punches, high-energy style, and with passion for the Catholic Faith and our Eucharistic Lord.
WOW!!! A definite ?must listen to? for anyone involved in Youth Ministry. It renewed my faith in the power of Eucharistic Adoration to transform lives. Cynthia - Carleton Place, ON
Jesse's passion inspires and ignites Catholics of all ages! This is a ?must share? CD. Michelle - Gainsville, TX

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati - Man of the Beatitudes

Born in 1901 in Turin, Italy into a family of wealth and status, Pier Giorgio enjoyed good friends, hiking and skiing, museums and music, and was involved in political action, He found that deep prayer, service to the poor, and a passion for bringing others to Christ led to a life of purpose, peace, and happiness. Pier Giorgio died at the age of 24 on July 4, 1925. He was beatified on May 20, 1990 by Pope John Paul II who referred to him as a "man of the beatitudes".

BONUS: As a teenager, Brian Walch had everything the world tells us we should want. While still immersed in our modern culture, he had a radical deepening of his Catholic Faith which led him to his martyrdom for Christ in 1975. His cause for canonization has been opened.
Thank you so much for this talk! This has provided me the encouragement and assurance that a poor sinner like me truly can become a saint. Jeremy - Haubstadt, IN
Wow! I now have a new understanding of the word 'saint' Cecelia - Cincinnati, OH

St. Philomena - A Saint For Our Times

Though St. Philomena lived approximately 1700 years ago and was only discovered in the catacombs of Rome in the early 1800?s, her faithful witness as a young virgin who was martyred for her purity and for her fidelity to Christ speaks powerfully to our culture, and especially to young people. Commonly referred to as a ?wonder worker?, she has the distinction of being the only saint canonized solely on the basis of the profound miracles attributed to her intercession. Learn more about St. Philomena and what a powerful advocate we have before the throne of Almighty God.
Truly inspiring! Mark - Portland, OR
It's amazing that this saint withstood so much torture with such holy determination even at the young age of 13! She is a true example of purity for all, especially in today's permissive culture. Anne Marie - Scarsdale, NY

Battle for the Faith in Mexico. Viva Cristo Rey!

In this vivid and eye-opening presentation, Patrick Madrid explores the history of the systematic persecution of the Catholic Chuch in Mexico in the 1920's. With a thorough review of the historical facts, he recounts how many thousands of Catholics, priests and laity alike, were willing to endure terrible sufferings and martyrdom for their fidelity and love for Christ and their Catholic Faith. This is an important talk for all Catholics to hear and consider.

Called to be Saints

In this fascinating presentation, Relevant Radio® talk show hosts interview various experts about the lives of great saints and holy people of the Catholic Church. This presentation includes on-air discussions about St. Peregrine, Bl. Mother Teresa, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Pope John Paul II, St. Augustine and St. Monica, St. Peter and St. Paul, and also about the mystery of incorrupt saints! Relevant Radio® began broadcasting in response to Pope John Paul II's call for a "New Evangelization".
BONUS Presentation: Dr. Christine Mugridge is a periodic contributor to the Relevant Radio Network and was the correspondent to the Rome to Home feature. She speaks internationally about Pope John Paul II's "New Evangelization" and the future of the Church in America in the third millennium. She has a doctorate in Social Communications from the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome, is a permanent member of the Vatican Press, and has authored several books.

The Shadow of His Wings

Fr. Goldmann was drafted into Hitler's army while he was still a seminarian, and later assigned to the dreaded S.S. Throughout World War II he remained faithful to his Catholic convictions, proclaiming the faith to his Nazi countrymen.  From his wartime ordination to his construction of a prison chapel, this thrilling true-life adventure is an inspirational testimony to God's providence and the power of prayer.

God Will Provide

Kitty Cleveland gives a stirring testimony which takes us all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Kitty has appeared five times as a guest on EWTN's Life on the Rock television series; her music is being used in their new television series The Faithful Traveler; and she has appeared in concert and as a keynote speaker throughtout the world. Following her presentation are nine songs, including three inspiring original recordings.

Music after Kitty's testimony:

1. Now You Come to Me
2. Surrender
3. God Will Provide
4. Amazing Grace
5. Kyrie
6. Veni Creator
7. Ave Verum
8. Adoro Te
9. Salve Regina


Slaying Giants: Preparing for Greatness

Chris Padgett is a successful singer and songwriter, a sought-after speaker at diocesan events around the country, a published author and a passionate scholar. In this exciting talk, Chris shows how each of us are called to change the world, to defeat giants, and to run the race in a manner so that we’ll win. His words will inspire you not to let fear paralyze your heart, because you are not in this alone.