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Kresta in the Afternoon – July 12, 2023 – Hour 2

Kevin Wells tells us about the incredible work the Sisters of Mary are doing to combat human trafficking and Chuck Gaidica looks at how religion is beneficial for health. 

 

Meet The Heroic Sisters Fighting Human Trafficking

Sound of Freedom, the story of one man’s efforts to rescue children from sex traffickers, has been a surprise hit this summer, grossing more than $45 million on a $14 million budget. But there’s another story that’s just as remarkable – the Sisters of Mary, who have rescued thousands of children from some of the most dangerous areas imaginable. Kevin Wells tells us their story.

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The Saved – and Suddenly Orphaned 

Learn more about the Sisters 

Kevin Wells is a former Major League Baseball writer, award-winning journalist, and Catholic speaker. He is the author of Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz (Ignatius Press) and the bestselling The Priests We Need to Save the Church and Burst. Kevin is an active evangelist, writer, and podcaster (One 2 One Podcast) who has presented at conferences and seminaries nationally and internationally. He lives in Maryland with his wife and children.

Religion Benefits Us All – Even the Non-Religious

Scientists are beginning to discover what believers have known for a long time: the rewards that a religious life can provide. And you don’t even need to be religious to benefit from the wisdom religion has to offer. Chuck Gaidica joins us with a look.

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Chuck Gaidica was born and baptized as a Catholic and has since returned to the Church. He spent more than 40 years as a broadcaster in Detroit media, mostly with Channel 4 WDIV, where he worked as an anchor and meteorologist. He has won multiple Emmys and was awarded the prestigious Silver Circle Award for broadcast excellence by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He is a Mayo Clinic-trained Wellness Coach and holds a certificate in “Second Half Significance” from Pepperdine University and the Halftime Institute. He hosts the Journey Strong segments on Ave Maria Radio. Visit him at chuckgaidica.com
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