Kresta in the Afternoon – September 23, 2019 – Hour 1

Kresta in the Afternoon – September 23, 2019 – Hour 1

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    • Steven Greydanus
      Steven Greydanus is the creator of Decent Films and the film critic for the National Catholic Register. He's a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Newark. He co-hosts Reel Faith with David DiCerto. Visit decentfilms.com
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    • Janna Schoenle
      Janna Schoenle is the Community Outreach Director for Ave Maria Radio and a licensed pharmacist. She is the mother of six children and has been married to Jerry for more than 30 years. She was the 4th of 6 children in the Krach family.

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