A Reason for Hope

By: Array of Hope
  • Summary

  • The A Reason for Hope Podcast is to help decipher the truths of our faith in these challenging times. We address topics of interest and confusion in our culture through interviews with prominent Catholic speakers, candid conversations from the Array of Hope team, and catechetical discussions with our Director of Theology, Dr. David Hajduk.
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Episodes
  • The Impact of Catholic News In The World
    Mar 10 2025

    Join Mario Costabile as he talks with Montse Alvarado about her life, her faith, her time at the Becket Fund, her current role at EWTN News, and the importance of Catholic News in our increasingly secular culture.


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    ⏰ Timecodes ⏰


    00:00 Introduction

    02:01 Why is it important for Catholics to be informed of current events?

    03:11 Montse Alvarado's Background and Faith Journey

    05:32 Role at the Beckett Fund and Lessons Learned

    07:31 The Importance of Patience

    10:08 What are the dangers against our Religious Freedom?

    11:36 Montse's Experiences at the Eucharistic Congress

    14:40 How did Montse become the first Latina President of EWTN?

    17:01 Montse's Role at EWTN News

    18:03 The Importance of Catholic News in Society

    19:42 Facing Challenges and Spiritual Warfare

    21:53 Tabella

    22:38 Mother of Divine Grace School

    24:28 Engaging with Secular Culture

    26:20 Why is it important for Catholics to be informed of current events?

    27:21 Future of EWTN News and Digital Transformation

    31:36 What is bringing Montse closer to Christ

    32:54 How does annulment bring one closer to Christ?

    35:52 Final Remarks



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    38 mins
  • Are There Reasons To Believe That The Biblical God Exists?
    Mar 7 2025

    In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on what are good reasons (and not so good reasons) to believe in God. He demonstrates how reason alone can demonstrate that God exists and even some of His attributes and how the picture painted bears a striking resemblance to the God of the Bible.


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    ⏰ Timecodes ⏰

    00:00 Intro

    02:39 What are some misconceptions on what believing means

    04:06 Is Faith about religious experiences or sentiments?

    05:19 Misconception #2 - Faith is contrary to reason

    06:50 Faith makes our lives easier and better

    08:32 What is Faith?

    13:47 Proofs for God's Existence

    14:01 Argument from motion

    15:57 God is pure actuality

    16:44 God is infinitely perfect

    19:10 God is immaterial

    21:00 Belief in the God of the Bible

    21:40 End


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    22 mins
  • How Cancer Actually Changed One Woman's Life For The Better
    Mar 3 2025

    Mario Costabile sits down with Krystn Shrieve to discuss her inspiring journey through colorectal cancer. They explore how her faith guided her through the challenges, her perspective on seeing cancer as a blessing in hindsight, and the profound lessons she shares in her memoir, Love and Light: How My Cancer Banished Darkness for All Time.


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    ⏰ Timecodes ⏰

    00:00 Introduction

    02:35 Start of Interview

    03:27 Krystn's Cancer Diagnosis

    04:57 Krystn's Symptoms Throughout Treatment

    06:27 How do they determine the Stage of Your Cancer?

    07:11 Writing as a Coping Mechanism

    09:01 The Meaning Behind 'Love and Light'

    10:47 Faith and Perspective During Illness

    12:06 Life At The Moment of Diagnosis

    14:10 Finding Blessings in Adversity

    17:50 How Cancer Banished the Darkness In Krystn's Life

    22:29 Why is Phillipians 4:13 your favorite scripture?

    24:14 Maintaining Humor in Hardship

    25:58 Kintsug - The Art of Healing and Resilience

    27:46 The Power of Prayer During Trials

    29:14 Finding Purpose in Suffering

    34:19 Hope in the midst of Darkness

    36:46 Final Remarks


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    38 mins

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