Author: Mark Swartzberg

Mark Swartzberg is a former Wall Street financial analyst, Catholic convert, and father of seven living in New York City. He serves on several nonprofit boards and is active in Catholic leadership and media. His work focuses on the intersection of faith, family, and professional life.

Encounter Through Adoration

The Mark Swartzberg Show
7am CT Hour – Mark talks about how to get adoration started at your parish and the power and transformation for all ages once exposed to the Blessed Sacrament. Mark and Sarah banter about top cheeses in America and St. William. Deacon Jim Coffey shares his story of becoming a deacon and his mission to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Walking With Jesus/ Innovation

The Mark Swartzberg Show
6am CT Hour – Mark talks about the power of the presence of Jesus on the streets during the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and how innovation and entrepreneurship are part of the human story. Mary Carmen shares her experiences being a perpetual pilgrim from Florida up to Maine and beyond. Luis Cabral sheds some light on […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Latest from Pope Leo

The Mark Swartzberg Show
6am CT Hour – Markgets the latest on Pope Leo and the Vatican. Ashley Noronha reports on Pope Leo’ Weekly General Audience on the parts of the mass and the celebrations of Sts John the Baptist, Peter and Paul feast days. Ashley reports on Pope Leo’s upcoming trip to Peru, Troy exhibit in Rome and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Trusting God’s Design/ More Than Accommodations

The Mark Swartzberg Show
7am CT Hour – Mark talks NFP and helping kid’s with learning disabilities to thrive. Amanda Smith explains what Natural Family Planning is and why it’s a game changer for those wanting to live a married life according to God’s plan. https://www.vitaefertility.com/ Margaret Walsh shares the need for better support for those kid’s struggling with […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Four First Things/ Advice for Grads

The Mark Swartzberg Show
7am CT Hour – Mark talks about the first four things of our faith and the best advice to give graduates. Joe Reel explains his new book about the First Four Things and why they are important for growth in the spiritual journey. https://scepterpublishers.org/products/preorder-the-four-first-things-foundations-for-a-deeper-life-with-god?srsltid=AfmBOorZ-Mq3NQNlbdzhS8r7qHcF7DCy2cQSD-VWM7b0nMSzqFRZ5Kkp&variant=47223241277617 Harry Kraemer gives his advice to any new graduate on what […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sts Thomas More/ John Fisher

The Mark Swartzberg Show
6/22/26 7am CT Hour – Mark talks about the lives and character of both Thomas More and John Fisher and what it was like leading up to their martyrdom. Fr. John Gabriel gives insights on Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher nd why they could have given in under King Henry’s demands. Steve Smith shares […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Prenatal Diagnosis/ Thriving Catholic Schools

The Mark Swartzberg Show
6am CT Hour – Mark talks prenatal diagnosis and how to walk with someone navigating it and how Catholic Schools can thrive in today’s world. Dr. Robin Pierucci shares the work she does in accompanying parents through prenatal diagnosis so that they ca make life giving choices for their family and babies. https://fetalconcerns.com/ Ross Bubolz […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Overcoming Adversity/ Religious Freedom

The Mark Swartzberg Show
6am CT Hour – Mark talks power of prayer and overcoming adversity in the family through Sacred Heart devotion and religious freedom. Joe (father) and Jake (son) Soltis share the story of how they used prayer when all seemed helpless with the diagnosis of his wife. https://prayerattheheart.org/ Andrew Picciotti Bayer shares the news of religious […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Juneteenth/ Adoption IS an Option

The Mark Swartzberg Show
6am CT Hour – Mark talks origin and importance of Juneteenth and why open adoption is a real option for those in crisis pregnancy. Gloria Purvis shares the reason behind why we celebrate Juneteenth and how we can make sure that all feel welcome in the Church regardless of skin color. Terri Marcroft explains what […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Reverence for the Eucharist

The Mark Swartzberg Show
7am CT Hour – Mark talks with Father Rocky and takes calls on the Holy Eucharist. Fr. Rocky joins Mark to talk about how we can receive all the graces possible when going to mass and communion. Fr. Rocky takes calls on why we receive only bread at mass and receiving communion at the end […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Why’s of the Church/ Conversion

The Mark Swartzberg Show
6am CT Hour – Mark talks why we do what we do in the Church ad explores the conversion of a former professional soccer player to the faith. Fr. Brice Higginbotham explains why priests kiss the altar, why we make the sign of the cross. Taylor Kemp shares his conversion story and the key role […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Latest from Pope Leo/ Teen Talk

The Mark Swartzberg Show
6sm CT Hour – Mark gets the latest from Pope Leo and the Vatican and talks with high school campus minister bout reaching teens with the faith. Mark and Sarah talk ways to honor the dead. Ashley Noronha reports on Pope Leo’s reflections on his trip to Spain, what is coming up for him, how […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more