Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke Sivers is a show for listeners of all ages who want to strengthen – or to learn to develop – a deep, personal, loving relationship with Jesus Christ. Covering hot topics that are currently in the news and that may be causing people to lose hope; guests who address a specific topic like marriage and the family or sexual addiction; as well as your questions. Deacon Harold also brings his love of the psalms, music, and the many talks he gives at parishes across the country to each days show. Join "Dynamic Deacon" at 4 p.m. ET weekdays on EWTN Radio.
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Books as Spiritual Food
Whether you are an avid reader or looking for books to deepen your understanding of God and His word, Deacon Harold gives us summer reading suggestions.
2026-05-28
The Brain’s Search for Harmony
The human brain is naturally wired to pick up on complex musical context just by being exposed to it in daily life. How does that wire us for faith? Deacon Harold and Ace McKay dive into the discussion today along with the Soulful Psalms from Mass.
2026-05-27
The Most Holy Trinity
It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the readings for The Most Holy Trinity this Sunday.
2026-05-26
For Your Marriage: Family Commitment
Deacon Harold continues his "For your Marriage" Series today talking about Family Commitment.
2026-05-25
Mother of the Church
Throughout her life, the Church maintains with the Mother of God a link which embraces, in the saving mystery, the past, the present and the future, and venerates her as the spiritual mother of humanity and the advocate of grace. Deacon Harold helps connect us to Mary today as well as look at the Soulful Psalm from today's Memorial Day Mass.
2026-05-22
Religious Switch from Catholicism
Religious switching has affected Catholicism and Protestantism, two of the largest Christian subgroups, in differing ways. Catholicism has lost more people than it has gained in almost all the countries surveyed, whereas Protestantism has seen a net gain from religious switching. Deacon Harold breaks it all down today.
2026-05-21
What to Do When Longing for Love
Deacon Harold opens the question of What to Do When Longing for Love?to help us make better sense out of our hearts and souls.
2026-05-20
Pentecost Sunday
It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the readings for Pentecost this Sunday.
2026-05-19
The Real Presence Survives Bombing
Amid widespread destruction and amid the rubble in the southern Lebanese village, what some call a “miracle” in St. George Church offered renewed hope and reminded parishioners that Christ’s presence does not fade, even in war. Deacon Harold shares on this miracle and the power in the Euchrist.
2026-05-18
The Second Coming of Jesus
As Catholics, we firmly believe in the Second Coming of Jesus and profess it each Sunday during the Nicene Creed. Deacon Harold show why and how to apply the belief of Jesus return and the hope that it brings today.
2026-05-15
Mixing & Master Our Faith: Dynamics of Grace
Charity is the theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God. Deacon Harold continues his "Mixing & Mastering Our Faith" to take on cover the dynamics of Grace.
2026-05-14
Playist Edition: The Grand Illusion
Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "The Grand Illusion" from STYX.
2026-05-13
7th Sunday of Easter, Year A
It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year A readings for Sunday.
2026-05-12
Our Life in Christ: The Ascension
As living witnesses of this truth to the world, we must embody a spirituality that promotes devotion and active participation in the Eucharist where "grace is channeled into us. Deacon Harold opens up this discussion.
2026-05-11
What Will Be Your Legacy?
Deacon Harold challenges our faith today as he asked the question, "What Will Be Your Legacy?"