Here's my endorsement written for colleague and friend Gary Zimak in his newest work "From Fear to Faith: A Worrier's Guide to Peace". “Though scripture teaches us to avoid fear and be at peace, we are surrounded with a world that brings fear and anxiety, causing tremendous mental (and physical) … [Read more...] about From Fear to Faith by Gary Zimak

Loving Your Neighbor When You Don’t Want To
Diary of St. Faustina: Deeds of Mercy-Pray for Your Enemies My daughter, in this meditation, consider the love of neighbor. Is your love for your neighbor guided by My love? Do you pray for your enemies? Do you wish well to those who have, in one way or another, caused you sorrow or offended … [Read more...] about Loving Your Neighbor When You Don’t Want To
FGC #11: Gary Zimak Discusses Anxiety
What a powerful Faith and Good Counsel episode with Gary Zimak talking about his lifelong journey with debilitating anxiety. I have been very happy to receive quite a bit of feedback from listeners on how Gary's honesty and courage have helped so many of you. That's what Faith and Good Counsel is … [Read more...] about FGC #11: Gary Zimak Discusses Anxiety
FGC #14: Life Coaching and Catholicism with Karen Hornsby
Karen Hornsby, MBA, M.Ed. of ReSet Life Coaching was my guest on July 30, 2013. In addition to her profession as a Life Coach, Karen is the host of Beautiful Minds on Catholic Community Radio, as well as a writer/blogger and G.K. Chesterton expert. Listen in as we discuss Life Coaching from a … [Read more...] about FGC #14: Life Coaching and Catholicism with Karen Hornsby
FGC #8: Eating Disorders & Catholic Mental Health-with Maura Byrne
My guest June 11, 2013 was Maura Byrne, Catholic speaker, blogger, and founder of Made in His Image, who talked with me about her journey to healing from abuse and a severe eating disorder. Her story is unfortunately all too similar to so many young women who have been wounded physically and … [Read more...] about FGC #8: Eating Disorders & Catholic Mental Health-with Maura Byrne
FGC #6: Randy Hain Special Children, Blessed Fathers
Randy Hain was my Faith and Good Counsel Show guest on May 21, 2013. Regular listeners to Catholic Community Radio may recognize Randy from his frequent appearances on our Wake Up Louisiana morning show, and his appearance on a previous episode of Faith and Good Counsel, where he has shared his … [Read more...] about FGC #6: Randy Hain Special Children, Blessed Fathers
FGC #1: Fully Alive with Janice Carbon
"The glory of God is man Fully Alive!" How awesome is this quote from St. Irenaus? Janice Carbon, LCSW (as well as we at Faith and Good Counsel:) wants everyone to be "fully alive", and she presents her first book teaching us how to do just that. Janice has been a guest several times on Catholic … [Read more...] about FGC #1: Fully Alive with Janice Carbon