Beyond Saint Podcast

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a priest? 🕊️ In this episode of Beyond Saint Podcast, host Ira DeWitt, owner of Saint Candles, sits down with the insightful and engaging Fr. Dan O’Mullane to dive into the world of priesthood.

From answering the questions you’ve always wanted to ask (but didn’t dare) to sharing heartfelt stories of faith, purpose, and service, this conversation offers a rare and honest glimpse in...

Ismail Youssef also known as  @ishofarabia   online, is a former Muslim who converted to the Catholic Church and now creates faith based content online. He has built a following of over 78000 followers on Instagram, where he discusses theology, conversion, and cultural identity. His journey from Islam to Catholicism is rooted in historical study, philosophical inquiry, and personal conviction. Today he joins our podcast to speak di...

Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Catholic theologian with nearly two decades of experience in teaching and evangelization within the Church. He’s a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, Gulf War veteran, and amateur boxer who now applies that discipline to the spiritual battlefield of deliverance and exorcism. Dan is a founding member of the Liber Christo movement, wo...

Ismail Youssef also known as  @ishofarabia   online, is a former Muslim who converted to the Catholic Church and now creates faith based content online. He has built a following of over 78000 followers on Instagram, where he discusses theology, conversion, and cultural identity. His journey from Islam to Catholicism is rooted in historical study, philosophical inquiry, and personal conviction. Today he joins our podcast to speak di...

Fr. Scott Borgman’s life reads like a tapestry woven across continents, faiths, and callings. Raised in a missionary family in West Africa and once working in Hollywood, he eventually found his way to the Catholic Church through a deep love for the Eucharist. After studying in Rome and being ordained in 2010, he brings wisdom, compassion, and canonical expertise to the Diocese of Orange. His story is a testament to conversion, cour...

Fr. Daniel J. Seo is an Orange County native who grew up in La Palma and discovered his vocation while studying at UC Irvine.
Formed at St. John’s Seminary, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Orange in 2019.
He now serves as the director priest of Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Center, shepherding a vibrant faith community.
His ministry is marked by humility, cultural fluency, and deep pastoral care.
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Father Michael Mannhardt is a Catholic priest and Franciscan friar known for his work at the intersection of faith, culture, and film. As a pastor, he has consistently emphasized evangelization through modern media, recognizing storytelling as a powerful tool for moral clarity and spiritual awakening. He served as a producer on the feature films Sound of Freedom and Unplanned, projects that sparked widespread cultural conversation ...

Douglas Urbanski is an award-winning film producer, actor, and frequent political commentator known for his collaborations with legendary director Gary Oldman. Over the years, Urbanski has produced acclaimed films such as The Contender, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Darkest Hour, which won multiple Academy Awards. Beyond Hollywood, he’s recognized for his sharp insight on culture, politics, and the arts—often appearing as a guest ...

Gia Chacón is the founder of For the Martyrs and the organizer of the annual March for the Martyrs, a movement dedicated to raising awareness about Christian persecution worldwide. Inspired by a mission trip to Egypt where she witnessed the courage of persecuted believers, Gia shifted her life toward advocacy, giving a voice to those suffering for their faith. The March for the Martyrs, held in Washington, D.C., gathers Christians ...

Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark (USA) who holds a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University and a licentiate in spirituality from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas.  He has served in the Vatican Curia, taught in seminaries both in the U.S. and Rome, and overseen the Catholic mission at Seton Hall University.  Currently, he is Director of International...