Through interviews, testimonies, and featured conference excerpts we will examine today's challenges to the Church and to the faithful. We will also explore the lives of faithful men and women throughout history who overcame adversity to witness to the Faith. http://www.DavidMacD.com/btg/ en-us Copyright 2006 Sun, 18 Aug 2006 00:15:00 -0500 Sun, 18 Aug 2006 00:15:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss davidmacdonald100@hotmail.com 60 David MacDonald Through interviews, testimonies, and featured conference excerpts David MacDonald will examine challenges to the Church and to the faithful. We will also explore the lives of faithful men and women throughout history who overcame adversity to witness to the Faith. Through interviews, testimonies, and featured conference excerpts we will examine today's challenges to the Church and to the faithful. We will also explore the lives of faithful men and women throughout history who overcame adversity to witness to the Faith. David MacDonald davidmacdonald100@hotmail.com No http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-9_fr_bob_st_marys.mp3 David MacDonald interviews Father Bob Bedard who describes how St. Mary’s Church in Ottawa, went from a parish of a few dozen members in a fading congregation, to a vibrant Spirit filled Church full of people and joyous music, after he “gave the Lord permission” to move. Fr. Bob is the Host for Food For Life, a popular Catholic TV program and also the writer of 7 books including the popular “Reflections of a Veteran Priest”. Podcasts Sun, 4 Jun 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Fr. Bob, St. Mary's Church turn around (BTG-19) David MacDonald interviews Father Bob Bedard who describes how St. Mary’s Church in Ottawa, went from a parish of a few dozen members in a fading congregation, to a vibrant Spirit filled Church full of people and joyous music, after he “gave the Lord permission” to move. Fr. Bob is the Host for Food For Life, a popular Catholic TV program and also the writer of 7 books including the popular “Reflections of a Veteran Priest”. 00:29:16 Father Bob Bedard, Companions of the Cross, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-12_fr_bob_companions.mp3 David MacDonald interviews Fr. Bob Bedard who describes how the Lord moved through a small group of Priests, to create one of the fastest growing orders of priest in North America. Fr. Bob is the Host for “Food for Life”, a popular Catholic TV program and also the writer of 7 books including the popular “Reflections of a Veteran Priest”. Podcasts Sun, 18 Aug 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Fr. Bob and the Companions of the Cross (BTG-12) David MacDonald interviews Fr. Bob Bedard who describes how the Lord moved through a small group of Priests, to create one of the fastest growing orders of priest in North America. Fr. Bob is the Host for “Food for Life”, a popular Catholic TV program and also the writer of 7 books including the popular “Reflections of a Veteran Priest”. 00:29:40 Father Bob Bedard, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-15_fr_bob_healing_and_suffering.mp3 David MacDonald interviews Fr. Bob Bedard who will speak about physical healing and the role of suffering in the lives of the faithful. Why does God sometimes heal and sometimes allow suffering. How can we put suffering to good use? What disposes us to the healing power of Jesus? Podcasts Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Healing and Suffering (BTG-15) David MacDonald interviews Fr. Bob Bedard who will speak about physical healing and the role of suffering in the lives of the faithful. Why does God sometimes heal and sometimes allow suffering. How can we put suffering to good use? What disposes us to the healing power of Jesus? 00:28:46 Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, healing cancer http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/ David MacDonald will interview Father Frank Pavone, from New York City, director of Priests for Life. He is the leading advocate for Pro-Life in North America. David will also speak with Elaine Zettle, a 22 year old student from McMaster University, who co-founded "McMaster Lifeline," a pro-life movement on campus. Podcasts Sun, 10 Sept 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No The Human Rights Movement of the 21st Century (BTG-17) David MacDonald will interview Father Frank Pavone, from New York City, director of Priests for Life. He is the leading advocate for Pro-Life in North America. David will also speak with Elaine Zettle, a 22 year old student from McMaster University, who co-founded "McMaster Lifeline," a pro-life movement on campus. 00:29:40 Abortion, pro life, pro-life, prolife, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/ David MacDonald interviews Garnett Genuis VP external of the Carleton Debating society regarding Carleton University Students Association's (CUSA) recent decision to expel from membership any organization that seeks to limit or remove a woman's right to choose her options in the case of pregnancy. This landmark decision is limiting the free speech and limiting a group's ability to assemble. Podcasts Sun, 9 Dec 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Catholic Missionaries David MacDonald interviews Garnett Genuis VP external of the Carleton Debating society regarding Carleton University Students Association's (CUSA) recent decision to expel from membership any organization that seeks to limit or remove a woman's right to choose her options in the case of pregnancy. This landmark decision is limiting the free speech and limiting a group's ability to assemble. 00:29:53 Garnett Genuis, David MacDonald, Carleton university, , Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/ David MacDonald interviews Rosmary Scott, a missionary in the Barbados who has dedicated her life for 17 years as a celibate member of a religious community. She works with the poorest of the poor and is creating a cancer centre for the poor. Podcasts Sun, 6 Nov 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Catholic Missionaries David MacDonald interviews Rosmary Scott, a missionary in the Barbados who has dedicated her life for 17 years as a celebate member of a religious community. 00:29:53 Derrick Fields, David MacDonald, Barbados, Missionaries, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/ David MacDonald interviews Fr. Clair Watrin, a Basilian Missionary Priest in St. Lucia. They discuss missionary work among the poor and Fr. Clair's battle with cancer. David also interviews Derrick Fields, a Catholic Singer in the Barbados who wrote and performed the hit "Mighty Rock". Podcasts Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Catholic Missionaries David MacDonald interviews Fr. Clarir Watrin, a Basilian Missionary Priest in St. Lucia. They discuss missionary work among the poor and Fr. Clair's battle with cancer. David also interviews Derrick Fields, a Catholic Singer in the Barbados who wrote and performed the hit "Mighty Rock". 00:29:53 Derrick Fields, David MacDonald, Barbados, Missionaries, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/ David MacDonald interviews Peter Mason, a Catholic singer and missionary who set out on a 40 day pilgrimage across the country on a mission to bring Christ back as king of Canada. He relied on the good will of Catholics and was able to perform in Churches right across the country. David also interviews youth from a recent concert that David gave in Toronto. Podcasts Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Catholic private schools and home schools (BTG-18) David MacDonald interviews Pete Vere, a Canon lawyer who served on a Catholic marriage tribunal for 7 years. Pete will discuss the meaning of Marriage in the Church and the process of annulments, diverse, and also what Pete has seen regarding Marriage in Canada. They will speak about many characteristics of troubled relationships including pornography, alcoholism, abuse, and blocks to intimacy 00:29:53 Peter Mason, David MacDonald, pilgrimage, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/ David MacDonald interviews Pete Vere, a Canon lawyer who served on a Catholic marriage tribunal for 7 years. Pete will discuss the meaning of Marriage in the Church and the process of annulments, diverse, and also what Pete has seen regarding Marriage in Canada. They will speak about many characteristics of troubled relationships including pornography, alcoholism, abuse, and blocks to intimacy. Podcasts Sun, 8 Oct 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Marriage and annulment in the Catholic Church (BTG-20) David MacDonald interviews Pete Vere, a Canon lawyer who served on a Catholic marriage tribunal for 7 years. Pete will discuss the meaning of Marriage in the Church and the process of annulments, diverse, and also what Pete has seen regarding Marriage in Canada. They will speak about many characteristics of troubled relationships including pornography, alcoholism, abuse, and blocks to intimacy. 00:29:53 Catholic Marriage sacrament, annulment, Pete Vere, David MacDonald, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/ David MacDonald interviews Uwe Leiflander, a German conductor who lives in Toronto and led the 500 voice choir at World Youth Day 2002, for 60,000,000 people. He will speak about the origins of music in the Church and the role of Classical Music in the Liturgy. He is a dynamic speaker and a “must hear” those interested in Church Music. Podcasts Sun, 17 Sept 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Catholic music from the early centuries until the present day (BTG-18) David MacDonald interviews Uwe Leiflander, a German conductor who lives in Toronto and led the 500 voice choir at World Youth Day 2002, for 60,000,000 people. He will speak about the origins of music in the Church and the role of Classical Music in the Liturgy. He is a dynamic speaker and a “must hear” those interested in Church Music. 00:29:53 Uwe Leiflander, Catholic music, history of Church music, David MacDonald, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/ David MacDonald will speak about private Catholic School. Why do some parents choose Catholic private schools rather than Catholic separate Schools? He will also speak with home schoolers, Mike and Suzanne Staples Podcasts Sun, 17 Sept 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Catholic private schools and home schools (BTG-18) David MacDonald will speak about private Catholic School. Why do some parents choose Catholic private schools rather than Catholic separate Schools? He will also speak with home schoolers, Mike and Suzanne Staples 00:29:53 home schooling, catholic private schools, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-14_net_ministries_and_pembrooke.mp3 David MacDonald interviews young people Any Horner and Hannah Barret who have turned back to God after getting involved in the traps that popular culture has laid out for youth. These impressive young people will talk about the trouble they got into and how they overcame and returned to the Lord and began a clean lifestyle. They are now part of the National Evangelization Team, and are traveling across Canada, thre US and Ireland telling their stories Podcasts Sun, 18 Aug 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Young people turning back to Christ David MacDonald interviews young people Any Horner and Hannah Barret who have turned back to God after getting involved in the traps that popular culture has laid out for youth. These impressive young people will talk about the trouble they got into and how they overcame and returned to the Lord and began a clean lifestyle. They are now part of the National Evangelization Team, and are traveling across Canada, thre US and Ireland telling their stories 00:29:40 Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-13_cardinal_oulette.mp3 David MacDonald interviews Cardinal Oulette, who was appointed by Pope JPII to lead the people of Quebec into a new evangelization. He will speak about the International Eucharistic Conference in 2008 that will attract 200,000 people to Quebec City from around the world including Pope Benedict XVI. David will ask the Cardinal what it felt like to be in the Sistine Chapel in 2005 and participate in the election of the new pope. David will also speak with Debra Violette, assistant youth director for the conference, about the state of the youth in Quebec. Podcasts Sun, 25 Aug 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Cardinal Oulette and the Quebec Church (BTG-13) David MacDonald interviews Cardinal Oulette, who was appointed by Pope JPII to lead the people of Quebec into a new evangelization. He will speak about the International Eucharistic Conference in 2008 that will attract 200,000 people to Quebec City from around the world including Pope Benedict XVI. David will ask the Cardinal what it felt like to be in the Sistine Chapel in 2005 and participate in the election of the new pope. David will also speak with Debra Violette, assistant youth director for the conference, about the state of the youth in Quebec. 00:29:04 Catholic Radio, Father Bob Bedard, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs,cardinal Oulette http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-11_fr_frank_pavone.mp3 David MacDonald presents Fr. Frank Pavone who is the Director of Priests for Life in New York. Fr. Pavone was with Terry Schiavo right up until a few minutes before she died. He will talk about the unity that is found among Christians in the Pro Life movement. Podcasts Sun, 18 Jun 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Priests for Life David MacDonald presents Fr. Frank Pavone who is the Director of Priests for Life in New York. Fr. Pavone was with Terry Schiavo right up until a few minutes before she died. He will talk about the unity that is found among Christians in the Pro Life movement. 00:29:23 Priests for Life, Father Frank Pavone, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-10_da_vinci_cardinal_arinze.mp3 David MacDonald presents an interview with Cardinal Francis Arinze at the Vatican conducted by Rob Alaert. The Cardinal was considered a leader to become the next pope. The Cardinal will respond to the "Da VInci Code." David interviews Cale Clake of Toronto, who will discuss the “Gospel of Judas” and its background in Gnosticsm. We will examine the early Church and how it viewed Gnosticism. Podcasts Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Cardinal Arinze, Cale Clark, The Da Vinci Code (BTG-10) David MacDonald presents an interview with Cardinal Francis Arinze at the Vatican conducted by Rob Alaert. The Cardinal was considered a leader to become the next pope. The Cardinal will respond to the "Da VInci Code." David interviews Cale Clake of Toronto, who will discuss the “Gospel of Judas” and its background in Gnosticsm. We will examine the early Church and how it viewed Gnosticism. 00:29:40 Cardinal Arinze, Da Vinci Code, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/BTG-8_ge_la_garbage_city.mp3 The “garbage city” in Peru, mud slides in Guatemala. Los Angeles based Spanish performer Gé La recounts her trips through Peru and Guatemala where Mother Theresa’s order of sisters rescue disabled babies from garbage dumps after they are left to die by their families. Is faith greater than adversity? Gé La web site Podcasts Sun, 28 May 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Gé La and the garbage city in Peru (BTG-18) The “garbage city” in Peru, mud slides in Guatemala. Los Angeles based Spanish performer Gé La recounts her trips through Peru and Guatemala where Mother Theresa’s order of sisters rescue disabled babies from garbage dumps after they are left to die by their families. Is faith greater than adversity? Gé La web site 00:28:48 Ge la, spanish, latin america, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-7_dr_z_denise_reyes_fr_jerry.mp3 David MacDonald will interview with a Canadian priest who has left everything to serve the poor in a Guatemala city that has 16 murders a day. He will be joined by Spanish seminarians who discuss their call and their personal relationship with Jesus. This show will also feature an interview with Dr. “Z” (as he is affectionately known) and his surgical team. Dr. Zielinski is a Spirit filled Catholic Surgeon from Georgia who performs free surgeries in the some of the most impoverished areas of the 3rd world as a form of Evangelization and as a response to Jesus call to be our brother’s keeper. Podcasts Sun, 21 May 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Surgical Missionaries in Guatemala David MacDonald will interview with a Canadian priest who has left everything to serve the poor in a Guatemala city that has 16 murders a day. He will be joined by Spanish seminarians who discuss their call and their personal relationship with Jesus. This show will also feature an interview with Dr. “Z” (as he is affectionately known) and his surgical team. Dr. Zielinski is a Spirit filled Catholic Surgeon from Georgia who performs free surgeries in the some of the most impoverished areas of the 3rd world as a form of Evangelization and as a response to Jesus call to be our brother’s keeper. 00:29:02 Guatemala, Latin America, Surgery, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-6_janelle_mark_mallet.mp3 David MacDonald interviews two well know Catholic Music Ministers who are both touring across North America. Janelle is a Catholic artist who won New Artist of the Year at the CGMA Covenant Awards and the Vibe Awards. www.janelle.cc . Mark Mallet travels in an RV with his wife and 7 children! He is an internationally recognized Catholic singer and Evangelist who has won numerous awards including Canadian Gospel Music Association, Country Gospel Album of the Year. www.markmallet.com Podcasts Sun, 14 May 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Janelle and Mark Mallet Catholic Contemporary Music (BTG-6) David MacDonald interviews two well know Catholic Music Ministers who are both touring across North America. Janelle is a Catholic artist who won New Artist of the Year at the CGMA Covenant Awards and the Vibe Awards. www.janelle.cc . Mark Mallet travels in an RV with his wife and 7 children! He is an internationally recognized Catholic singer and Evangelist who has won numerous awards including Canadian Gospel Music Association, Country Gospel Album of the Year. www.markmallet.com 00:29:28 Contraception, Catholic Music, Janelle, Mark Mallett, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-5_janet_smith.mp3 David MacDonald will interview Dr. Janet Smith from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit Michigan. Dr. Smith’s lecture “Contraception Why Not?” has over 1 million recordings in circulation. She is at the forefront of many of the social and moral issues around Christian issues surrounding sexuality. This show will also include an interview with popular talk show host Michael Coren Podcasts Sun, 7 May 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Dr. Janet Smith, Contraception, why not? David MacDonald will interview Dr. Janet Smith from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit Michigan. Dr. Smith’s lecture “Contraception Why Not?” has over 1 million recordings in circulation. She is at the forefront of many of the social and moral issues around Christian issues surrounding sexuality. This show will also include an interview with popular talk show host Michael Coren 00:28:29 Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-4_capaign_life.mp3 David interviews Jim Hughes, the Executive Director of Campaign Life Coalition in Toronto, and Aidan Reid, director of the Ottawa Office, which is the lead organization in the political fight against abortion in Canada. They will be talking about the upcoming March for Life on Parliament Hill which will be a gathering of over 5,000 people that begins Thursday May 11th at 12 noon on Canada’s Parliament Hill. www.lifesite.net The Humane Vitae Conference is at www.therosarium.ca Podcasts Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Canada's March for Life David interviews Jim Hughes, the Executive Director of Campaign Life Coalition in Toronto, and Aidan Reid, director of the Ottawa Office, which is the lead organization in the political fight against abortion in Canada. They will be talking about the upcoming March for Life on Parliament Hill which will be a gathering of over 5,000 people that begins Thursday May 11th at 12 noon on Canada’s Parliament Hill. www.lifesite.net The Humane Vitae Conference is at www.therosarium.ca 00:27:41 Pro life, march for life, canada, Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-3_ge_la.mp3 David MacDonald talks about his recent trip to Guatemala and interviews Ge La, who is a popular Spanish Catholic singer who travels all over the United States, Latin America and Europe giving testimony and song about her healing from throat cancer and from emotional healing from growing up in a family where here father was an alcoholic who beat her mother and finally deserted them. We will also speak with Orlando Coronado who is the founder of Eventos Catolicos, an organization that puts on an annual Catholic conference that attracts 75,000 each year. Order a copy of the show. Podcasts Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Ge La in Guatemala Cured of Throat Cancer David MacDonald talks about his recent trip to Guatemala and interviews Ge La, who is a popular Spanish Catholic singer who travels all over the United States, Latin America and Europe giving testimony and song about her healing from throat cancer and from emotional healing from growing up in a family where here father was an alcoholic who beat her mother and finally deserted them. We will also speak with Orlando Coronado who is the founder of Eventos Catolicos, an organization that puts on an annual Catholic conference that attracts 75,000 each year. Order a copy of the show. 00:29:40 Catholic Radio, Jesus, Evangelical, Youth, Drugs, http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-2_stephanie_gray.mp3 David MacDonald will interview Dr. Janet Smith from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit Michigan. Dr. Smith’s lecture “Contraception Why Not?” has over 1 million recordings in circulation. She is at the forefront of many of the social and moral issues around Christian issues surrounding sexuality. This show will also include an interview with popular talk show host Michael Coren Podcasts Sun, 16 Apr 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Stephanie Gray The Case for Pro Life David MacDonald will interview Dr. Janet Smith from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit Michigan. Dr. Smith’s lecture “Contraception Why Not?” has over 1 million recordings in circulation. She is at the forefront of many of the social and moral issues around Christian issues surrounding sexuality. This show will also include an interview with popular talk show host Michael Coren 00:28:08 Stephanie Gray, Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform, Catholic Radio, Pro Life, Prolife, Evangelical, Youth http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/index.htm http://www.davidmacd.com/btg/BTG-1_fr_bob_bedard.mp3 David MacDonald interviews Father Bob Bedard. Fr. Bob is the founder of the “Companions of the Cross”, which is a new community of priests that are spreading out across Canada and into the United States. www.companionscross.caHe is the author of 7 books, including “Reflections of a Veteran Priest”, and is the host of the popular TV series “Food for Life” which shows on stations across North America. In this interview, Fr. Bob will give the testimony of his personal encounter with the Lord and how that has affected the way he ministers as a Priest. Podcasts Sun, 9 Apr 2006 00:15:00 -0500 David MacDonald No Fr. Bob's personal encounter with Christ David MacDonald interviews Father Bob Bedard. Fr. Bob is the founder of the “Companions of the Cross”, which is a new community of priests that are spreading out across Canada and into the United States. www.companionscross.caHe is the author of 7 books, including “Reflections of a Veteran Priest”, and is the host of the popular TV series “Food for Life” which shows on stations across North America. In this interview, Fr. Bob will give the testimony of his personal encounter with the Lord and how that has affected the way he ministers as a Priest. 00:29:51 Catholic Radio, Father Bob Bedard, Companions of the Cross, Jesus, Evangelical