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Divine Mercy Radio will host apologist Tim Staples Sept. 12 for an event for both teens and adults.

From 1 to 4 p.m.,, Staples will give a mini-Christian boot camp for teens at Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays. This will consist of two talks with a half-hour break in between teaching about the spiritual life and the practice of virtue.

“Our Board of Directors desired to bring in a speaker that could relate to teens and assist them with their personal call to holiness,” said Donetta Robben, executive director of Divine Mercy Radio. “Tim Staples fits this perfectly. As a former Southern Baptist, he will be good at relating to teens of all faith traditions.”

The teen event is free, but a ticket is needed to enter. Ticket outlets are Messenger, Catholic Books, Gifts, Music and Art in the Centennial Plaza; Cervs on Vine and Hall streets; Total Convenience, 106 W. Main, Victoria; all Catholic Parish offices in Ellis, Hays, Plainville and Russell. Ticket also can be picked up at Divine Mercy Radio’s studio office, 108 E. 12th.

Staples will also be the featured speaker at Divine Mercy Radio’s annual banquet, which begins with a social hour at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2350 E. Eighth. His talk is titled, “Black and White: Moral Clarity in a World of Gray.” Early bird tickets are $45, which includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner with dessert and two drinks.  Tickets are available at the Divine Mercy Radio studio office or online HERE.

Friday evening Staples will be speaking at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City sponsored by Sacred Heart Radio, KQSH, 90.7 FM of Dodge City. This talk is free, but a freewill donation will be taken.