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Locked In with Ian BickI Perform for Death Row Inmates — Their Reactions Shocked Me | Eric GenuisEric Genuis grew up in Canada with a passion for music — but he never imagined it would lead him inside some of the darkest places on Earth. After receiving an unexpected invitation to perform inside a prison, everything changed. What started as a single performance turned into a life mission. Today, Eric has performed in over 1,500 prisons worldwide, including maximum-security facilities and both male and female death row units. He believes that music has the power to reach even the most forgotten souls — and his concerts often leave hardened inmates in tears.
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2025-10-241h 06
Spirit and SpireSpirit & Spire at the Catholic Creators ConferenceAt the Catholic Creators Conference in Steubenville, OH, host John Sohl and producer Patrick Parris get to record in the Catholic Answers Live studio. They reflect on evangelization through media, faith-filled creativity, and living a Eucharistic life in a digital age. They discuss mentorship, balance, community, and how Spirit & Spire brings the Church’s mission to life both online and in-person.🕊️ Explore More:Lumen Gentium - Chapter 1, Paragraph 11: vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatica... Catholic Creators Conference: catholiccreatorconference.com Catholic Answers: catholic.com Family Renewal Project: familyrenewalproject.com Pope Leo XIV to Catholic Digital Missionaries: vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/speeches/202...
2025-10-2221 min
Understandable Insights: Information to Intelligence with Sue GordonEp. 05: Splashy Action, Long Term EffectIn this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric jump into two Administration announcements—the GENUIS Act, the Nation’s first cryptocurrency policy focusing on stable coins; the second the elimination of more than $500M in mRNA research funding As always, they break down the details of the announcements and put them in more strategic context in other words, what they portend. To begin and end, they revisit some previous topics and presage emerging events.Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Understandable Insights03:35 Be curious, not judgmental05:40 GENIUS Act and stableco...
2025-08-1246 minSpirit and SpirePracticing Your Craft Purposefully with Vincent's Wrestling Coach, Elliott BauerElliott shares his inspiring journey with his wife, blending creativity and craftsmanship to create a rosary-making business that has deeply touched countless families. He recounts personal stories they’ve received, from a soldier’s rosary to a wedding-bound bride in need of a last-minute repair. These rosaries have become tangible connections to prayer, family, and tradition. Elliott also reflects on his role as a wrestling coach, where the St. Joseph cord fosters commitment and chastity in his athletes.🕊️ Explore More:Bespoke Catholic: https://www.bespokecatholic.comOur Lady’s Rosary Makers: https://www.olrm.orgSt. Joseph Cord Devotion: https://www.catholicsac...
2025-04-151h 03Spirit and SpireYoung Catholic Professionals with Greg Buccola & Jose RodriguezHow do young professionals live their Catholic faith in the workplace? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jose Rodriguez, Director of Outreach, and Greg Buccola, Board Chair, from Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Louisville. They share personal conversion stories, discuss integrating faith into daily work, and explore how YCP builds community, fosters virtue, and equips laypeople to sanctify the secular world. From the power of invitation to the struggles of work-life balance, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical insights, plus a few laughs and heartfelt moments along the way.🕊️ Explore More:YCP Louisville Chapter: http://youngcatholicprofessionals.org/c...
2025-04-151h 03Spirit and SpireEmbracing God's Plan for Love, Life, and Marriagewith Angela HobbsIn this episode, we explore the gift of fertility and God's plan for marriage and family life with Angela Hobbs, a wife, mother of ten, registered nurse, and Marquette Method-certified natural family planning instructor. She shares her personal story of love, loss, and trust in God's providence, including the beauty and challenges of NFP, raising a large family, and the healing power of redemptive suffering. We talk candidly about Church teaching, fertility awareness, and how NFP can help both in achieving and avoiding pregnancy.🕊️ Explore More:Angela's Website - Gift of Your Fertility: https://www.giftofyourfertility.com/Dr. Janet Smith...
2025-04-151h 48Spirit and SpireThe State of the Pro-Life Movement in the Church with Stuart HamiltonIt’s been over two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, so what now for the pro-life movement? In this episode, we’re joined by Stuart Hamilton, Pro-Life Activities Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Louisville. Stuart shares his personal journey of faith, his experience in youth and campus ministry, and how the Church is responding to crisis pregnancies and building a culture of life in a post-Roe world.We explore the evolving mission of the pro-life movement, the importance of evangelization and education, and initiatives like Walking with Moms in Need and the Kentucky March for Life. Stuart remi...
2025-04-151h 01Spirit and SpireHearing the Voice of God in the Midst of Chaos with Quinn Hornback
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2024-08-271h 28Spirit and SpireFrom Secret Service to Sacred Service with the Sneakin' Deacon Greg Gitschier
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2024-08-131h 16Spirit and SpireThe Alaskan Frontier, Ohio as a Penance, & Bringing Things into Focus with Justin Leiner
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2024-07-021h 09Spirit and SpireJoy of the Gospel with Archbishop Emeritus Joseph KurtzPlease support S&S on Patreon: www.patreon.com/spiritandspire
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2024-06-251h 36Spirit and SpireSpecial Episode with Fr. Joe Merkt
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Music by Eric Genuis: ericgenuis.com
2024-06-1823 minSpirit and SpireVatican II & the New Evangelization with Fr. Joe Merkt
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2024-06-1841 minSpirit and SpireLouisville's Great Novena 2033: A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT with Bryan Cain & John Sohl
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Leadership from a Dancing Guy!
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2024-06-041h 14
Throwing MountainsWeekly Strength 3.05: Big Topics -- HopeSend us a textThe Bible tells us that hope, real hope, never disappoints. But what if you're in prison, and you've lost all hope?Eric Genuis has visited 1,000 prisons. To every one of them, he's brought hope . . . in a surprising way.This week's Bible passage: Psalm 33:16-22Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)Other resources:Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Strength for MenMike Hatch’s book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the GospelRelational men’s discipleship programs: CLC
2024-04-2915 min
Dr. Tom Curran PodcastApril 23 -The Forgotten Impact of Music: Interview w/ Composer Eric GenuisDr. Tom Curran interviews Composer Eric Genuis about the positive (and negative) impact of music and his ministry of bringing beautiful music to schools, churches, cities and prisons. Get More Information about the Eric Genuis Benefit Concert for Chesterton Academy!
2024-04-2455 min
The MUSIC=LIFE SHOWTHEN MUSIC=LIFE SHOW #122 HOSTED BY DJ BIG DINERO 12/18/2023 **FAREWELL #HIPHOP50 80's EDITION**THE MUSIC=LIFE SHOW AIRS LIVE EVERY OTHER MONDAY NIGHT @8PM EST on funkypeopleradio.net. Encore Shows are Opposite Mondays, Every Wednesday @10am, and Every Saturday @6pm EST! Contact DJ Big Dinero for Bookings and events at djbigdinero@gmail.com
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It's My Beat Sweet Tee & Jazzy Joyce
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Paul Revere Beastie Boys
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2023-12-192h 29
Applaudable PerspectivesConcerts for a Cause with Eric GenuisOriginally from Toronto Canada, Eric Genuis is an acclaimed composer, pianist, and speaker. His first love was composing and performing original work, which has taken him to stages across the world. Living through the motto “never say no”, he found himself performing for people in the prison system. He continues to play for those who need music most through his non-profit, Concerts for Hope.
2023-11-0959 min
The Jesus Storybook Bible PodcastUplifting One Another’s Humanity: Eric GenuisMaster pianist, composer, and world-renowned performer Eric Genuis launched Concerts for Hope in 2016 to bring beauty to the marginalized. The concerts quickly proved to be a gift to many among the broken and hurting audiences, and Eric found himself transformed by the hope reflected in their eyes. Now, after countless prison concerts, Eric has learned the true definition of charity and that giving dignity to others and recognizing their humanity—even if it doesn’t feel good—is one of the things that we're called to do in the world. Quotes “I believe in the imp...
2023-11-0215 min
You Just Have To Laugh488. Eric Genuis takes his music to the darkest places healing forgotten souls with hope. Eric Genuis is a Canadian composer and pianist now living in Louisville, Kentucky. He is noted for his Concerts for Hope, performinhg his original compositions more than a hundred times a year. He is known for playing in prisons, hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and inner-city schools. Eric feels music brings humanity and beauty to places lacking in these virtues. He has performed across the world in countries including the United States, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Peru, Poland and Slovakia. ericgenuis.com – To learn more about Eric and purchase his CD's.
2023-10-1339 min
The Drew Mariani ShowSpiritual Warfare & Divine Mercy / Why is today's Music so SAD?Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 10-5-23 Fr. Ken Geraci tells us about his new book that links how Divine Mercy can be a powerful combatant against spiritual warfare attacks -- check out his book here: Spiritual Warfare and Divine Mercy: The Weapon for Our Times (tanbooks.com) Eric Genuis helps us understand why our music is getting sadder and more grotesque, and what effect music and lyrics has on our mind, body, and soul -- he tells us about his unique mission to play concerts of beautiful music to inmates in prison, to change their l...
2023-10-0651 min
The John-Henry Westen ShowThe Sound of Salvation | Music Ministry in Prisons with Eric GenuisEric Genuis is ministering to hardened criminals by bringing them the saving power of Christ through music. Genuis' powerful prison ministry — Concerts for Hope — is revealing the power and beauty of God in a musical setting unlike anything most people will ever experience behind bars.The John-Henry Westen Show airs nightly Monday through Thursday at 8:00 PM ET at LifeSiteNews, reporting on the biggest attacks against the Culture of Life including the New World Order, the Great Reset, and the One World Religion. Globalist stories silenced and cancelled by the mainstream media are fully exposed —unfiltered against Big Te...
2023-06-0145 min
Everyday InjusticeEveryday Injustice Podcast Episode 201: Eric Genuis Performs for Incarcerated PeopleEric Genuis is a Canadian composer and pianist who now lives in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. He is noted for his Concerts for Hope. He performs his original compositions more than a hundred times a year.
This week on Everyday Injustice, Eric Genuis describes how he came to perform for incarcerated people – including condemned men on death row – hundreds of times each year and the impact of his music on those people.
He talked about the power of music to lift and heal.
Listen as Eric Genuis discusses what it’s like to play in prisons, inner city schools, and rehab...
2023-05-2233 min
Morning AirOrigins of Catholic Education/ Master Composer5/18/23 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Eric Genuis John, Glen and Sarah chat about Montana banning TikTok, Ron DeSantis potential run for presidency and the Wizard of Oz. Monsignor shares how the mindset of Catholic education was formed based on differing ideas of educating the whole person throughout time and culture. Eric talks about how he shares his gift of composing music to bring beauty to those both privileged and those in prison.
2023-05-1850 minDr. Tom Curran PodcastMay 16 -The Forgotten Impact of Music: Interview with Composer Eric GenuisDr. Tom Curran interviews Composer Eric Genuis about the positive (and negative) impact of music and his ministry of bringing beautiful music to schools, churches, cities and prisons. Get More Information about the Eric Genuis Benefit Concert for Chesterton Academy!
2023-05-1654 min
Spirit and SpireSmall-Town Life, Brotherly Love, & Eucharistic Revival with Archbishop Shelton FabreSmall-Town Life, Brotherly Love, & Eucharistic Revival with Archbishop Shelton Fabre
(Sorry for the scratchy mic. Lessons have been learned!)
Who is the newly installed Archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky? Listen to Spirit & Spire as Archbishop Shelton Fabre shares his story, from growing up in small-town Louisiana to his time as a parish priest and the reason behind his episcopal motto, "Comfort My People".
Bryan Cain hosts this inaugural episode with his co-hosts Erik Huff, Isaac Fox, and John Sohl. Look for Spirit & Spire on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts (coming soon), or wherever podcasts are f...
2022-08-151h 36
A Godzillion and OneBonus: Concerts for HopeA talented composer and pianist, Eric Genuis, is known for his Concerts for Hope. These unique concerts are performed in prisons, hospitals, rehab centres, nursing homes and inner-city schools, all around the world. Eric's original compositions are played more than a hundred times a year in a variety of diverse settings. Eric's mission is to use music to bring beauty and inspiration into places that are often overlooked and forgotten.
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2022-06-1634 min
Living Real RadioEric Genuis - Beauty, Truth, Goodness & RedemptionSend us a textJohn & Greg interview Eric Genuis in anticipation of his Concert at St. Philip on Saturday, May 8 at 7pm. Eric's music has brought him all over the world. From Hollywood to Slovakia, from Dallas to Toronto, he has wowed and inspired audiences large and small with his lively performances and moving compositions. Most importantly, Eric's musical mission has compelled him to bring the beauty of his performances to the incarcerated.
2021-05-2300 min
Blank Kanvas ShowRemembering MLK Jr., American Skin Reaction, Harden Trade/Kyrie's Absence, NFL Playoffs, and New Music ReviewsThis week Don't Sleep on the Couch discusses:THE LIFE:🛋 Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. (01:41)🛋 Hollywood's Marketing Leading Up To Black History month (06:15)🛋 Movie/TV Show Streaming Wars (10:30)SPORTS: 🏀 NBA League Pass in 5...15 ish mins (17:22)🏈 NFL Playoffs (33:06)MUSIC: (1:07:10)🎧 Nyck Caution: Anywhere But Here 🎧 Katori Walker: Idols 🎧 DVSN: Amusing Her Feelings 🎧 Eric Bellinger: Genuis 🎧 Asiahn: The Interlude 🎧 Mac Ayers: Magic 8ballRemember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to our weekly podcast on the links below!FIN...
2021-01-191h 20
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'LearyCan You Learn to Love What You Once Feared? (Monday Moment)Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. I've interviewed and met some of the most remarkable recording artists in the world. I've never met an artist with a heart as beautiful as Eric Genuis' nor heard a song as beautiful as the one he composed for his daughter Anastasia. While waiting for her to recover from one of her early surgeries, he opened his journal and wrote his commitment, prayer, promise, lyrics – a song he could serenade his little girl with as she recovered. Wa...
2020-09-2805 min
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'LearyConcerts for Hope (Eric Genuis ep. 290)Composer and pianist Eric Genuis began his music career with a simple philosophy: never say no to an opportunity to perform. Today, he has played for millions of captivated audiences around the world and reaches even more hearts and ears through the music he writes for film and television. What do I admire most about Eric? ...That he chooses to share his amazing talent to bring joy, grace and dignity to people in prisons, hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and inner-city schools through his foundation Concerts For Hope Eric's heart, courageous mission and b...
2020-09-171h 11
Light of Christ on Faith Fit#13: The Hunt for our SoulsMaster pianist, composer and inspirational speaker, Eric Genuis, shares the beauty of awakening a person’s soul through musical melodies.
2020-01-2200 min
The Scattered Seeds PodcastEpisode 18 - Eric GenuisSend us a textDoes beauty in music have the power to reach into the darkest corners of our society and bring hope, light and love to those who need it most. Our guest Eric Genuis has spent over twenty years using his music to prove that it does. Eric is a composer and performer who has done thousands of concerts for hope in prisons, homeless shelters, inner city schools, hospitals and anywhere where the forgotten of our society live. He has made it his life’s goal to take the gift the Lord has given him and us...
2019-12-3159 min
Living Real RadioFinding Hope through Beauty with Eric GenuisSend us a textJohn and Greg talk to internationally acclaimed composer and virtuoso pianist, Eric Genuis. Eric travels the world, touring with first-class soloists and orchestras to present concerts which showcase his much celebrated, original compositions while spreading his timely message of music and its impact on culture. While acknowledging the value of music as entertainment, Eric effectively illustrates the greater purpose behind his work: bringing to light the role of music and the arts on culture throughout history and the power they—and in particular, music—have to bring hope and healing to the human soul.
2019-10-061h 00
Do Something Beautiful66: Composer Brings Hope to PrisonsEric Genuis, a world-renowned composer, discusses the connections between beauty, music, hope, and our common humanity.Eric and Leah have a conversation about Eric Genuis' background and career in music, and his ministry to bringing concerts to prisons. He shares about the profound effect that he has seen the experience of beauty have in the lives of those who "have forgotten what hope felt like". He also shares his philosophy of being generous with his gifts - believing we should share what we have with the world in the limited time we are given, to make a...
2019-05-2045 min
Venture with Virtue#056 ERIC GENUIS | One Gift We All Have That Can Change the WorldEric is a Master pianist, composer, and world renown performer. Every year he performs over 100 concerts from Hollywood to Slovakia in just about every type of venue you can imagine. He has composed and recorded 5 albums, several of those performed with the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra. Eric is also the founder of the non-profit Concerts for Hope. He resides in Kentucky with his wife and four children.
2019-01-171h 04
JOE'S PEOPLEThe Best of JOE’S PEOPLE - A Tale of Two KatiesThis week on the big show, Katies Martin and Fujarski laugh it up with Joe and his co-host, Joe!  It’s Joe squared plus Katie Squared (strictly speaking, not entirely algebraic).  Katie opens up about her life and faith, including her devotion to Jesus and Mary.  So does Katie!  Also, Regis Martin reads a poem by Joyce Kilmer, “The Robe of Christ”, with Eric Genuis providing background music.  It’s another installment of in-your-face Catholicism!
2013-10-2838 min
joespeople's podcastThe Road from Deputy to DeaconDolores joins me again as my witty, edgy co-host. This week, Deacon Guadalupe of Saint Mary Cathedral tells us about the Feast of Corpus Christi, including a procession through Austin. Then, he tells the story of his spiritual journey, from teacher, to pro-life worker, to Sheriff's Deputy, and his calling to become a permanent Deacon. Then Regis Martin reads a poem from Gerard Manley Hopkins, with music by virtuoso Eric Genuis. It's another installment of in-your-face-Catholicism, delivered with love.
2013-05-2642 min
joespeople's podcastA Tale of Two KatiesThis week on the big show, Katie Martin and Katie Fujarski laugh it up with Joe and his co-host, another Joe. It's Joe squared plus Katie Squared (not correctly algebraically, strictly speaking). Katie opens up about her life and her faith, including her devotion to Jesus and Mary. Katie does as well. Also, Regis Martin reads a beautiful poem by Joyce Kilmer, "The Robe of Christ", with Eric Genuis providing the background music. It's another installment of in-your-face Catholicism.
2013-05-1338 min
The Good Catholic LifeThe Good Catholic Life #0274: Monday, April 9, 2012Summary of today’s show: Music transcends words and beauty moves the soul. Catholic world-class musician and composer Eric Genuis has dedicated his life to bringing beautiful music to schools, churches, concert halls, and prisons and Scot Landry talks with Eric about his mission, which brings hope to the hopeless and beauty to those starving for beauty. Eric will be performing at St. William in Tewksbury on Monday, April 16, and St. Mary in Waltham on Tuesday, April 17.
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2012-04-0956 min