Show host Danny Gallagher interviewed author Mike Mcgrew about his most recent published book "The Boy Who Would Be Santa." The interview aired on WSJF 92.7 FM during the month of December and January. Check out the interview at the WSJF Podcast server: www.wsjf-radio.com/podcasts/series/kaleidoscope

The REAL story of Santa with local author, Mike McGrew   On this episode of Catholic Forum , after a news update from The Dialog,  local author and retired school psychologist, Mike McGrew,  will discuss his new book, "The Boy Who Would Be Santa."  In this historical fiction picture book, the story of Saint Nicholas is told in his own words. Relatable to children of all ages, this book tells the true story of how kindness and overcoming obstacles can lead to sainthood. You ca

How Santa can become less commercialized | GUEST COMMENTARY Santa is greeted by a group of young club members during an annual holiday party to celebrate the partnership between McDaniel College and Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County, at their club in Westminster on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff) By Mike McGrew PUBLISHED: December 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM EST Do families today realize how Santa Claus evolved from Saint Nicholas? Could this help Christmas become less commercialized

New children’s book brings the story of Santa Claus back to Saint Nicholas A new children’s picture book brings its readers on a journey through the life of Saint Nicholas, the Catholic bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus. Written by Mike McGrew and illustrated by Kim Merritt, The Boy Who Would be Santa aims to both inform children about Christmas’ religious significance and inspire them to pursue sanctity. In a Dec. 11 email interview, McGrew told CatholicVote th

Imagine Saint Nicholas speaking to children about his early happiness, his parents' charity, his struggle after their deaths, his teenage journey of discovery, kindness to orphans, miracles, and evolution into Santa!   The Boy Who Would Be Santa  (ages 4-10 and parents) is unique in relating: ·        Nicholas's heart-felt first person message. "Be kind and be happy every day. Each of you can become a santa too!" ·        Surprising, lesser-known truths about Nicholas's backg

Father Joseph Lingan, SJ, President of Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC, met with school alum and author Mike McGrew to talk about Mike's recently published new book.

Author Mike McGrew on the day that "The Boy Who Would Be Santa" was available.