Andrea and Christina have a conversation with Marcellino D'Ambrosio, also known as Dr. Italy, about his journey from secular musician to passionate evangelist. He reveals how faith should be an adventure filled with joy and humor. Discover how a life-changing encounter with Jesus transformed his world, leading him from the club scene to the depths of faith. This episode is a call to live fully alive in Christ, perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and a life filled with authentic joy.

Husband and father Dan Nield shares how he discovered his calling to help others reach heaven through the unique gifts God gave him. He opens up about the transformative role community has played in his faith journey, why tithing has become central to his family's life and the surprisingly powerful impact of sharing faith in small, everyday moments.

St. Alphonsus parishioner Mary Stall, part of the first class of women admitted to the University of Notre Dame, shares the story of her return to the Catholic Church as an adult. Hear Mary's story of faith, the silent retreat that inspired her return and how she continues to grow in holiness today.

In a world filled with distractions and uncertainties, the journey of faith can often be complex and deeply personal. In this episode of Holy Banter, Father Tyler Kreipke shares how a Zionsville Methodist kid became a Catholic priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross—through invitation, prayer, and the slow draw of grace. From engineering and Notre Dame to seminary and ministry in Portland, Oregon, he reflects on listening for God’s call, the power of community, and the hope of Romans 8.

Kim Marks shares her deeply personal journey of faith—from growing up Catholic to encountering God in a more intimate, life-changing way through daily Mass, Scripture, the Eucharist, and surrender. Kim reflects on motherhood, suffering, trust, and courage, including walking with her daughter through anorexia, and how God continues to meet her in both the ordinary and the profound. A beautiful conversation about docility, hope, and letting God lead.

In this special episode of Holy Banter, we reflect with gratitude on our journey, with co-host Annie Sweeney sharing her final moments on the podcast. The conversation reflects on the friendships and God moments that have shaped Holy Banter. As we head into the new year, Christina joyfully s

Holy Banter will return with a new episode on January 1, 2026.

Matt and Colleen Deryckere share the heartbreaking story of their firstborn son Ryan, whose short life changed everything. From an emergency delivery and time in the NICU at Riley, to planning a funeral no parent imagines, they talk honestly about anger, sorrow, and the slow work of healing. Along the way, they share how Ryan’s baptism, a late–night visit from a priest, and the love of their community opened the door to Colleen’s conversion, renewed faith, and a family mission of remembrance and hope.

Fresh from hours of silence, Annie and Christina talk with Fr. Huemmer about discerning God’s voice, the beauty of Ignatian spirituality, and how retreats shape a deeper life of prayer. He reflects on his vocation story, the movements of the heart, and why moments of stillness can lead us closer to Christ.