Is Being a Good Catholic Enough?

The Freedom Only Christ Can Offer | Independence Day Special

As America celebrates Independence Day and 250 years of freedom, we're asking a different question: What does it really mean to be free? This week, our Emmaus brother Samuel Albis joins us for an honest conversation about searching, surrender, and discovering the freedom that only Christ can offer. Through seasons of doubt, disappointment, and grace, Samuel shares how God continued calling him closer—and how true freedom isn't found in doing whatever we want, but in trusting Christ with our lives. We also kick off our First Annual Breaking Bread Independence Challenge, featuring laughs, friendly competition, and a Fourth of July celebration unlike any we've done before. Recorded LIVE at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Miami, Florida. 🌐 www.BreakingBreadShow.com [http://www.BreakingBreadShow.com] 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @BreakingBreadRadio

The Doors We Leave Open

What if some of the things we've always considered harmless deserve a second look? This week, Benny Lopez returns to Breaking Bread for a conversation about spiritual warfare, superstition, discernment, and where we place our trust. Together, we explore the evil eye, lucky charms, New Age practices, and other everyday beliefs through the lens of the Catholic faith. Plus, before the conversation begins, the Breaking Bread crew goes head-to-head in our first-ever Superstition World Cup, a fun World Cup-inspired trivia game featuring bizarre superstitions from around the globe. Recorded live from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida. 📲 Follow us: @breakingbreadradio 🌐 www.BreakingBreadShow.com [http://www.BreakingBreadShow.com]

The Lost Sheep

How far can someone wander before God brings them home? This week on Breaking Bread: Stories of Faith & Conversion, Brian Horvath and Gil Alfonso sit down with Richard Palmer, Audio Engineer for Radio Maria USA and one of the people working behind the scenes to help bring Catholic radio to listeners across the country. Before sharing his powerful conversion story, Richard takes us into the fascinating world of paranormal research, discussing how he became involved, some of his most memorable experiences, and common misconceptions about the paranormal. The conversation then turns to Richard's own faith journey. After experiencing God's love at a young age, he spent years searching for truth in unexpected places, including paganism and alternative spiritual paths. But through it all, God never stopped pursuing him. Join us for an honest and engaging conversation about searching, wandering, second chances, and the realization that no one is ever too far from God's mercy. Recorded live at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida. 🌐 www.BreakingBreadShow.com [http://www.BreakingBreadShow.com] 📸 Instagram & Facebook: @BreakingBreadRadio

How Do You Hold On To Hope?

What do you do when someone you love is struggling? How do you keep believing, praying, and moving forward when the answers don't come quickly? This week on Breaking Bread, we sit down with Myriam "China" Machado to talk about faith, family, mental health and the power of community. China shares her personal journey of walking alongside loved ones through difficult seasons and how God taught her that hope isn't something we find once—it's something we choose, often one day at a time. We also discuss the important work being done through NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), a nationwide organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by mental health challenges. Learn more about NAMI: www.nami.org [http://www.nami.org] NAMI HelpLine (M–F, 10 AM – 10 PM ET) Call: 1-800-950-6264 Text: "NAMI" to 62640 In a crisis: Call or Text 988 (available 24/7) Recorded live at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida. 🌐 www.BreakingBreadShow.com [http://www.BreakingBreadShow.com] 📸 Instagram & Facebook: @breakingbreadradio

What's the Most Important Thing We Can Give Our Children?

What do children carry with them long after they leave home? In this episode of Breaking Bread, Deacon Tony Perez joins us for a conversation about family, marriage, parenting, faith, and the lessons that truly shape a life. Together, we explore what parents pass on beyond money and success—and why our example, values, and faith may be the greatest gifts we can give. Filled with humor, practical wisdom, and real-life experience, this episode is a reminder that some of the most important lessons aren't taught in a classroom—they're learned at home. Recorded live from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida. 🌐 www.BreakingBreadShow.com [http://www.BreakingBreadShow.com] 📱 @breakingbreadradio 🎧 Also available on Radio Maria Replay, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.