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EPISODE 427: MY MEDJUGORJE STORY We are about friendships on a mission. Amidst usual stories of blessings over the past week, including the Rybka wedding, hosting priests for the Encounter Conference, and others, Greg shares the remarkable story of his pilgrimage to Medjugorje back in June of 1991, on the the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Our Lady's (purported) apparitions there. In the context of sharing this Sunday's Gospel, he also shares an incredible story of a conversion of gang members at a Youth 2000 around that same time. Also in this episode, we dive into the Gospel: "I shall be cured." (Mk 5:21-43) And we discuss these consequential news stories from The Loop (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.catholicvote.org/43908073/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Majority of U.S. Jesuit Universities Promoted ‘Pride’ Month SCOTUS to Hear Biden’s Challenge of Law Protecting Kids China Has Bought Farmland Near U.S. Military Bases Doctor Teamed Up With Activists to Push ‘Trans’ on Kids Louisiana Guv Signs Universal

EPISODE 426: Fireside Chat with Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague We are about friendships on a mission. Greg and Stephanie offer some thoughts on the Gospel scene where Jesus calms the storm (Mk. 4:35-41) and share a special Fireside Chat with Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, a top contender for Ohio Governor in 2026, who recently took place in their Live IT Room. Also in this episode, we dive into the Gospel: "Quiet! Be still!" (Mk 4:35-41) And we discuss these consequential news stories from The Loop (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CatholicVote.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) - Migrants Across Country Receiving Voter Forms - Rules Set for First Debate - FBI Visits Home of ‘Trans’ Whistleblower - Fed Court Sides with Catholics - Democrats’ Latest Campaign Against Religious Schools - Cardinal Sarah Encourages U.S. Church Be challenged. Be encouraged. Be blessed. LISTEN NOW! SHARE! OUR MISSION: We're uniting families in building the Kingdom. We help families make their homes places of saint-making, culture-building, and territory-taking d

EPISODE 425: Friendship On A Mission | LIVE FROM THE LIVE IT ROOM YOUTUBE VERSION We are about friendships on a mission. In this first video episode, we bring you to our Live IT Room, the epicenter of the Schlueter Civilization, where fights are fought, relationships are reconciled, prayers are prayed, games are played, gifts are enhanced, and saints are forged. We discuss the incredible, transforming impact of Christ's presence in friendships and community with specific reference to our weekly "Restoration Small Group" with the Hohlers, McDonaghs, and Reinharts. Also in this episode, we dive into the Gospel: Faith like a mustard seed. (Mk 4:26-34) And we discuss these consequential news stories from The Loop (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CatholicVote.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Russell Brand: Vote Trump To Save Democracy Lawyer Outlines Paths SCOTUS Can Take On Abortion Pill Analyst Confronts Pro-Abortion Myth ADF To Score Companies On Religious Freedom Psychologist Warns Against Giving Kids Smartphones Columnist Smears S

EPISODE 424: WOMEN'S NIGHT WITH MOLLY MCCARTNEY We asked, "What advice would you give to your younger self?" In this episode, we mine the true gold, featuring an inspiring message and authentic witness from Molly McCartney, an incredible, faith-filled, and wise Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother at A Woman's Night. Also in this episode, we dive into the Gospel: "Jesus came home. with his disciples." (Mark 3:20-35) And we discuss these consequential news stories from The Loop (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CatholicVote.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Ohio Lawmaker Confronts Libraries Study: Young Women Harmed By ‘Trans’ Procedures KofC Praise New Film ‘Jesus Thirsts’ Today: Dems Push ‘Trojan Horse’ In Senate Pope Francis Writes Preface To Fr. James Martin’s Book Health Regulation Amendments Approved Fauci Agency Received Millions In Royalties After Vax Rollout Be challenged. Be encouraged. Be blessed. LISTEN NOW! SHARE! OUR MISSION: We're uniting families in building the Kingdom. We help families make the

EPISODE 423: THE GREAT FAMILY RESET (RECLAIMING OUR HOMES FOR JESUS CHRIST) This episode is for all parents interested in forging faith-filled children. We are Greg and Stephanie Schlueter, parents of six adult children (plus one in heaven) and grandparents of three. We speak candidly about God's purpose for home and how easily relations become splintered. We share a parental practice from our personal experience that has resulted in relational restoration we call "the great family reset." At heart, we are a world pining to know and live our sacred nature in God. On this occasion of Corpus Christi, we go deep into God's tremendous self-gift in Holy Mass as the capacity for true healing, restoration, and strengthening not simply in the most intimate encounter of Holy Communion but forging us for Holy Community. We discuss some practical challenges and insights for parents of younger children. Also in this episode, we dive into the Gospel: "Take it; this is my body." (Mark 14:12-2

EPISODE 422: THE BUT(KIC)KER GENERATION | Greg with Drew, Mike & Austin Welcome to a podcast for those who believe life is too short for superficial relationships and sanitized conversations. Greg Schlueter and his daring co-hosts Drew Blazsik, Mike Ginnetti, and Austin Mass bring the full enchilada. We dive headfirst into consequential topics that will make your neurons spark and your heart race: Harrison Butker, Pope Francis, LGBTQ+, Trump vs. Biden, God's design for marriage, the border, and child trafficking. Prepare for personal stories, provocative insights, and unapologetic truth-telling. We will get you thinking, talking, and praying. And if you think this kind of episode deserves its own special place in the podcast pantheon, drop us a line at Alive@MassImpact.us. Join the conversation – because staying quiet is not an option. Also in this episode, we dive into the Gospel: "I am with you always." (Matthew 28:16-20) And we discuss these consequential news stories from The Loop (⁠⁠⁠C

EPISODE 421: THE ROOTS | Marriage & Family Life Through a blend of inspiring and folksy stories, hosts Greg & Stephanie Schlueter discuss marriage and family as the root of civilization, the heart of every other "issue," and showcase their incredible movement, which is making homes places of ever-deepening encounter with Jesus Christ. In a particular way, they're engaging missioned grandparents and parents. (GO) Also in this episode, we do a deeper dive into the Gospel: "Speaking... the mighty acts of God." (Acts 2:1-11) And we discuss these consequential news stories from The Loop (⁠⁠CatholicVote.org⁠⁠) UNC Chapel Hill Defunds DEI, Funds Police Church Hit by Tornado Holds Sunday Mass Trump: I Will End Biden’s Title IX Changes on ‘Day One’ Target Cuts Back on ‘Pride’ Line 85 Churches Burned Due to Canadian ‘Mass Grave’ Hoax RFK Walks Back Full-Term Abortion Support A Medal Miracle Be challenged. Be encouraged. Be blessed. LISTEN NOW! SHARE! OUR MISSION: We're

EPISODE 420: THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY Deacon Jeff Compton's interview of Greg Schlueter on "The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville" What do you get when you combine a global pandemic, weaponized media and government, and the ensuing traumatic spiritual languishing of intelligent, kind, and noble piglets at the hands of sinister wolves who masquerade in piglets' clothing? In this episode of IGNITE Radio Live, we feature Deacon Jeff Compton's (Holy Family Radio) interview with Greg Schlueter on the backstory of his #1 New Release on Amazon, "The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville" (Our Present-Day Plight Wrapped in a Fairytale). Greg shares vulnerably and candidly his real-life circumstances that became the wind in the sails: "While you will recognize present-day political personalities and circumstances in the shallows, in the depths, this is about our shared yearning for belonging and becoming, which takes place on a battlefield. It's about goodness, truth, and s

EPISODE 419: MISSIONED FRIENDSHIP: GOD RESCUING HIS FAMILY (Greg & Stephanie talk about Acts XXIX) God wants to rescue our families. Jesus Christ makes possible our participation in His very life through missioned friendship. In this episode, Greg & Stephanie share their incredible experience with the "Leadership Immersive" week with Fr. John Riccardo and the Acts. XXIX team. Also in this episode, we do a deeper dive into the Gospel: "I also love you." (John 15:9-17) And we discuss these consequential news stories from The Loop (CatholicVote.org). Az House Votes to Repeal Pro-Life Law, Effort Goes to Senate Jesuit University’s Health Plan Appears to Cover Abortion Birth Rates Plummet to Historic Lows Harvard Protesters Replace American Flag with Palestine Flag Cardinal: Frassati Could Be Canonized Next Year Archbishop Cordileone to Hold Holy Hour for Hong Kong Christians ‘Jesus Thirsts’: Upcoming Film about the Eucharist ‘Baby Olivia Act’ Signed in Tennessee F

EPISODE 418: HOLINESS THROUGH DEMONIC ATTACK | The Gabriel Castillo Story We are very grateful to Matt Fradd / Pints With Aquinas (https://pintswithaquinas.com/) for allowing us to feature his incredible interview with Gabriel Castillo. Gabriel's testimony is a powerful journey from darkness to light. Once lost, he found God's love and embarked on a path of renewal. Despite facing demonic attacks, he clung to prayer and community, emerging with a stronger faith. Now, he shares his story, inspiring others to trust in God's grace. His talks, documentaries, and videos have more than 28,000,000 views (https://www.youtube.com/@gabiafterhours). Gabriel’s favorite topics are the Eucharist, the Virgin Mary, the Rosary, and the Lives of the Saints. Be challenged. Be encouraged. Be blessed. LISTEN NOW! SHARE! OUR MISSION: We're uniting families in building the Kingdom. We help families make their homes places of saint-making, culture-building, and territory-taking disciples of Jesus Christ. Over the pa

EPISODE 417: A MAGNIFICENT FAMILY GAME CHANGER Too many really good parents, in spite of having done "everything" to form their children to know and live a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ, lament that they've left the folds. In this very candid, clear, compelling, and hope-filled episode, Greg and Stephanie weave real stories and guidance about something that has been a "magnificent family game changer" in their family and for thousands of others. This is a "must listen" for any parent passionate about making their home a vibrant, authentic, saint-making culture. Also in this episode, we do a deeper dive into the Gospel: "I am the good shepherd" (John 10:11-18) And we discuss these consequential news stories: Iran Launches Drone Attack Against Israel Multiple Texas Universities Ditch ‘Diversity’ Programs ‘The Quiet Part Out Loud’: Bill Maher Says Abortion ‘Kind of’ Is Murder Catholic Accountability Project Biden Admin to Impose Pro-Abortion Rule on Employers

EPISODE 416: FROM GENERATIONAL RAGE to GENERATIONAL HOPE | GUEST: Jesse Manibusan In this impactful episode, the one and only Jesse Manibusan (GO), an internationally renown composer, singer/songwriter, storyteller, humorist, catechist, evangelizer, and encourager, shares with great vulnerability and conviction his moving journey from a family beset by generational wounds to one of ever-unveiling hope, healing and abundance. If you are struggling with inner discord of any kind, this incredibly moving episode will leave you in a new place of hope. LISTEN NOW! SHARE! OUR MISSION: We're uniting families in building the Kingdom. We help families make their homes places of saint-making, culture-building, and territory-taking disciples of Jesus Christ. Over the past ten years, thousands have been blessed by a "family roadmap." We've been united in gathering in our respective homes on a weekly basis to talk and pray using a fun, meaningful "Live IT Gathering Guide" based on subsequent Sun

EPISODE 415: POWER OF EASTER OUTPOURED | Stories, Gospel, & the Latest News in The Loop MISSION 2024: HEAVEN COME TO EARTH. In this impactful episode, we discuss the power of Easter. Some of the consequential news we address: Trump confronts admin’s ‘trans’ Easter declaration Pope skips Good Friday prayers for health reasons Biden military abortion push falls flat DC archbishop prods Biden on abortion Government-funded database lists pro-lifers as terrorists Cartoon Network pushes ‘Trans Day of Visibility’ Jordan Peterson praises wife’s Catholic faith Top journalism school forces DEI training OUR MISSION: We're uniting families in building the Kingdom. We help families make their homes places of saint-making, culture-building, and territory-taking disciples of Jesus Christ. Over the past ten years, thousands have been blessed by a "family roadmap." We've been united in gathering in our respective homes on a weekly basis to talk and pray using a fun, meaningful "Live IT

GO HERE TO GET AUDIBLE / AUDIO BOOK! Also Paperback, Hardback & Kindle FIVE STARS! “A literary masterpiece that transcends genres, weaving a tapestry of wisdom and imagination. An instant classic!”- Truffle Snoutworthy, New Pork Times“An allegory for our times, brilliantly crafted to illuminate the choices we face. A triumph of storytelling!”- Hammy Baconington, The National OinkquirerEmbark upon an extraordinary journey over the lush pastures of Pigletsville. Here, an ominous darkness casts its shadow. Deep Pen, a syndicate of wolves, and their puppet, Joe Wolf, have cunningly infiltrated this quaint town by masquerading as piglets. To advance their diabolical bacon-making enterprise, they have appropriated the Piglet Nirvana Network (PNN) and the New Pork Times to deceive the otherwise noble and kind-hearted populace into accepting a social order called Sizzilism. Their nefarious plot involves spread of their manufactured Wuham Virus, and selling the brainwashing elixir, Sqweak Sauce.At the heart of th

EPISODE 414: RESCUED RESCUERS | Fr. John Riccardo | Fr. John Valencheck | The Loop | Seph Schlueter "Running Back to You" MISSION 2024: HEAVEN COME TO EARTH. In this impactful episode we continue our course for an impactful Lent leading into Holy Week, introducing Greg's first book (The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville), followed by uber-impactful talks from Fr. John Riccardo (Thoughts From the Trailer) and Fr. John Valencheck (St. Sebastian, Akron), consequential considerations in The Loop (CatholicVote.org), and premiere of Seph Schlueter's "Running Back to You." We're inviting families to engage the mission. (ILoveMyFamily.us) Six big questions from Fr. John Riccardo in Rescue Project: • Where is the enemy accusing me right now? • What lie is crippling me right now? • Where is the enemy causing division in my life right now? • Where is the enemy flattering my ego right now? • What temptation is strongest in my life right now? • Where am I most discouraged right now? S

EPISODE 413: CABRINI: WHAT MATTERS MOST | Stories | Gospel | Latest from The Loop MISSION 2024: HEAVEN COME TO EARTH. In this impactful episode, we continue our course for an impactful Lent with a focus on God's presence, particularly in marriage and family, beginning with our conversation about the movie "Cabrini," leading into consideration of what God is saying in the Gospel, followed by a discussion of consequential news from a Catholic perspective derived from Catholic Vote's "The Loop" and concluding with great stories. (ILoveMyFamily.us) Six big questions from Fr. John Riccardo in Rescue Project: • Where is the enemy accusing me right now? • What lie is crippling me right now? • Where is the enemy causing division in my life right now? • Where is the enemy flattering my ego right now? • What temptation is strongest in my life right now? • Where am I most discouraged right now? Some of the consequential news we address: 1. YouTube Backs Down on Abortion Info Box 2. Non-Ci

EPISODE 412: GOD IS IN IT | Stories | Gospel | Rescue Project (Fr. John Riccardo) | Latest from The Loop MISSION 2024: HEAVEN COME TO EARTH. In this impactful episode, we continue our course for an impactful Lent with a focus on God's presence, particularly in marriage and family, leading into a discussion of consequential news from a Catholic perspective derived from Catholic Vote's "The Loop" and concluding with great stories. (ILoveMyFamily.us) Six big questions from Fr. John Riccardo in Rescue Project: • Where is the enemy accusing me right now? • What lie is crippling me right now? • Where is the enemy causing division in my life right now? • Where is the enemy flattering my ego right now? • What temptation is strongest in my life right now? • Where am I most discouraged right now? Some of the consequential news we address: 1. How to Talk About IVF 2. Pope Francis Again Blasts ‘Gender Ideology 3. New York Attorney General: Bake the Cake 4. Majority of British Scientists Believe Sex

EPISODE 411: DISCOVERING DIVINITY IN DARKNESS | Gospel | Rescue Project (Fr. John Riccardo) | Latest from The Loop | Stories MISSION 2024: HEAVEN COME TO EARTH. In this impactful episode, we continue our course for an impactful Lent with a focus on discovering divinity in darkness, beginning with insights on this Sunday's Gospel (Transfiguration), into consideration of this week's Rescue Project: Home Edition, leading into a discussion of consequential news from a Catholic perspective derived from Catholic Vote's "The Loop," and concluding with great stories. (ILoveMyFamily.us) Six big questions from Fr. John Riccardo in Rescue Project: • Where is the enemy accusing me right now? • What lie is crippling me right now? • Where is the enemy causing division in my life right now? • Where is the enemy flattering my ego right now? • What temptation is strongest in my life right now? • Where am I most discouraged right now? Some of the consequential news we address: 1. Burch: ‘There Must Be

EPISODE 410: SET YOUR COURSE FOR AN IMPACTFUL LENT | Six Big Questions from Rescue Project (Fr. John Riccardo) Latest from The Loop | Stories MISSION 2024: HEAVEN COME TO EARTH. In this impactful episode, we set a course for an impactful Lent, beginning with insights on this Sunday's Gospel ("Time of Fulfillment"), leading into a discussion of consequential news from a Catholic perspective derived from Catholic Vote's "The Loop," and concluding with two great stories. (ILoveMyFamily.us) We consider these six questions asked by Fr. John Riccardo in Rescue Project: • Where is the enemy accusing me right now? • What lie is crippling me right now? • Where is the enemy causing division in my life right now? • Where is the enemy flattering my ego right now? • What temptation is strongest in my life right now? • Where am I most discouraged right now? Some of the consequential news we address: 1. Biden Administration Advances Trans Rule 2. Controversy Over Taylor Swift Candles 3. Ameri

EPISODE 409: "I CAN DO IT" | Dealing With Social Anxiety & Seasonal Depression | Latest from The Loop | Premiere of "Stay" by Seph Schlueter MISSION 2024: HEAVEN COME TO EARTH. In this impactful episode we discuss social anxiety & seasonal depression. We premiere "Stay" by Seph Schlueter, leading into a discussion of consequential news from a Catholic perspective derived from Catholic Vote's "The Loop," and insights on this week's Gospel. (ILoveMyFamily.us) Some of the consequential news we address in this week's episode of IGNITE Radio Live: 1. Governors Hold Border Briefing in Texas 2. FBI Deleted Info on Anti-Catholic Memo 3. Expert Warns Parents about Sex Ed Videos 4. ‘Satan’ Defeated in Idaho 5. Lawmakers Find Admin Pressured Amazon to Remove Books 6. Virginia Bishops Rally Faithful Against Assisted Suicide 7. Abortion Pill Reversal Saves Baby Girl OUR MISSION: We're about uniting families in building the Kingdom. We help famili