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One Man's Mission to Give Courage and Encourage those Struggling with Same Sex Attraction

4/10/2020

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Guest, Dave Sammons, Founder of Uplift in the Richmond, Virginia Diocese discusses Uplift and its sister ministries Courage and EnCourage with Dr. Christine Bacon and listeners. **If you or someone you love is struggling with Same Sex Attraction, click on image for help.

Founder of UPLIFT is helping those who struggle with Same Sex Attraction (SSA) strive for chastity in a world that denies their pain and dismisses their call to holiness. As a family member of someone dealing with SSA, he's also found himself looking for help to keep the faith and keep family bonds intact. Now he helps others to do the same. Listen in and learn how you, too, can help and be a part of these powerful Catholic ministries working to spread the love of Christ in a post-Christian era.

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A Catholic Perspective on The Current Issues of Our Times: The Coronavirus and Repentance

3/20/2020

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Guest author Jennifer Hartline joins Dr. Bacon in the WKQA studios for another of their very passionate and thought-provoking conversations. **For more information on Jennifer or to read her many articles, click on image.

What on Earth is going on in our world today? Better yet, what's going on in Heaven? Many are fearful, confused and wondering what to do. Is the Coronavirus a worldwide chastisement sent forth from God for sin? In this timely discussion, Jennifer Hartline and Dr. Bacon discuss deprivation, repentance and Truth in this time of quarantine and isolation. Listen in to this unique and passionate conversation that gets to the root of this problem facing the world today. You'll be moved like never before.

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The Seven Sacraments Part Eight: Holy Orders

1/17/2020

Dr. Christine Bacon and guest Deacon David Reaves behind the microphones in the WKQA studios in Norfolk, Virginia. **Click on image for more information the priesthood, the Catholic church or to contact Deacon Reaves.**

Should priests take a vow of celibacy? Why are some priests married and others not? What is a Deacon? Why can't women be priests? Do Sisters and Nuns receive Holy Orders? With so much conversation on and confusion about the priesthood today, this is a perfect broadcast to help answer some of those questions. Listen in and you, too, will likely have your own "aha" moments as Deacon Dave Reaves and Dr. Christine Bacon seek to answer these questions and clarify for listeners one of the most misunderstood of the Sacraments. Be ready for a lively conversation!

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The Seven Sacraments Part Seven: Confirmation

1/10/2020

Deacon Dave Reaves and host Christine Bacon, Ph.D. in the WKQA studios after another great broadcast. **For more information on the Sacraments, the Catholic church or on becoming a Catholic Christian, click on image.**

Have you ever felt like you were on a spiritual battlefield fighting to get others to know the truth about Christ, the Church or Catholicism? Well, this broadcast will help to explain just that as the Sacrament of Confirmation is one in which Christians officially become a Soldier for Christ. Listen in to this seventh in our eight-part series on the Sacraments as guest and Catholic Deacon Dave Reaves and host Dr. Christine Bacon discuss this very powerful and instrumental gift from the Lord to His faithful. You'll leave outfitted with the strongest of spiritual armor.

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The Seven Sacraments Part Six: Holy Matrimony

1/3/2020

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Guests and Super Couple Debbie and Deacon Dave Reaves smiling in the WKQA studios in Hampton Roads, Virginia during their engaging broadcast with call-in host Dr. Christine Bacon (who wished she could have joined them in person). **Click on image for more information on marriage, preparing for marriage, or to contact Deacon Reaves regarding any information on the Sacraments or the Catholic church.

What is marriage? Is it just a contract or is it a covenant? And what is a covenant anyway? What about divorce? Is that even allowed? What does God say about it? Marriage is possibly one of the most misunderstood of all the Sacraments because it is also one of the most misunderstood of societal institutions as well. Listen in to this broadcast to have these questions answered and so many more

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The Seven Sacraments Part Five: The Anointing of the Sick

12/20/2019

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Deacon Dave Reaves with Host, Dr. Christine Bacon in the WKQA studios in Hampton Roads, Virginia after this recent broadcast. **To contact Deacon Reaves or to learn more about the Catholic faith, click on image.

It used to be called "Last Rites" but today the "Anointing of the Sick" is one of the most beautiful of the Sacraments of all--and one that can be received more than once. This beautiful sacrament is actually two in one and does so much more than just usher people into their eternal reward. Listen in to this broadcast to grow stronger in your faith and understanding of Christ, the Church and His Sacraments and, most importantly, to draw closer to the Lord. You'll be grateful you did.

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The Seven Sacraments Part Four: Reconciliation

12/13/2019

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Guest Deacon Dave Reaves and host Dr. Christine Bacon have fun in the WKQA studios after another great broadcast of Breakfast with Bacon. **To contact Deacon Reaves or for more information on Catholicism or the Sacraments, just click on the image.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is probably the least understood and appreciated of all the Sacraments--including by Catholics. Why do we need to go to a priest to confess our sins when we could go straight to God? Where in the bible does it talk about confessing? What's the difference between a venial and a mortal sin? How does this sacrament draw us closer to God? To get the answers to these questions and more, this is the show you'll not want to miss. Listen in to this very informative and engaging conversation. You'll be glad you did.

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The Seven Sacraments Part Three: The Holy Eucharist

11/29/2019

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Catholic Deacon David Reaves and host Christine Bacon, Ph.D. in the WKQA radio studios after another great broadcast. **Click on image for more information on becoming Catholic or to contact Deacon Reaves.

What is transubstantiation? Is that really Jesus in that bread on the altar or is it simply a symbol? Why do Satan worshipers try to get their hands on the Eucharist for their evil Black Masses? Where in the bible did Jesus give us this sacrament? The Holy Eucharist is perhaps the most central of all Catholic teachings and at the center of the greatest prayer of all: the Holy Mass. Listen in and learn about this amazing gift from Christ to His church: His physical presence to all of His children.

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The Seven Sacraments Part Two: Baptism

11/22/2019

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Deacon Dave Reaves rejoins Dr. Christine Bacon to continue their series on the Seven Sacraments at the WKQA studios in Hampton Roads, Virginia. **For more information or to contact Deacon Reaves, click on image.**

Deacon Dave Reaves rejoins Dr. Christine Bacon to continue their series on The Seven Sacraments. This discussion is on the foremost Sacrament: Baptism. What is Baptism? Why Baptize? Can the unbaptized go to heaven? How does Catholic Baptism differ from Protestant Baptism? What's the difference between submersion and sprinkling? What does it take for an authentic baptism and can anyone baptize another? These questions and more are discussed on this very insightful broadcast between two highly passionate Catholics. Tune in! You'll be grateful you did.

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The Seven Sacraments Part One: An Introduction

11/15/2019

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Deacon Dave Reaves with Dr. Christine Bacon as they begin their series on the Seven Sacraments. **To contact Deacon Dave or for more information on any of the topics discussed just click on image.

What are the Seven Sacraments? What benefit are they to us, to others and to the Kingdom? What does it mean to be given grace? These questions and more are answered on this broadcast with guest Deacon Dave Reaves who gives to listeners an introduction to this eight-part series on the Seven Sacraments. Whether you're a cradle Catholic, a convert, revert or person from any other faith group (or none at all...yet), take a listen as this conversation is sure to enlighten you on yet another aspect of the Catholic faith. Grab a cup of coffee, a bible or some Holy Water and be prepared to enjoy while you learn.

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