The Tim Glemkowski Show

Dr. Brad Birzer, professor of history at Hillsdale College, joins Tim for a third and final time to ask what happens when a culture loses its commitment to the dignity of human life. They look at the cultural changes and growing isolation behind that shift, then offer practical ways Catholics can help rebuild a culture that values life. Resources:  https://bradbirzer.com/   https://www.h...

Architect and professor Duncan Stroik joins Tim to explore how the beauty of our buildings and common spaces shapes the culture around us. They ask what modern architecture has lost and whether recovering beauty, tradition, and a sense of the sacred can help renew our neighborhoods and communities. Resources:  https://www.stroik.com/   https://architecture.nd.edu/about/directory/duncan-s...

Tim shares the thesis behind the show and why he covers the topics he does, explaining how these guiding principles shape his entire life. He shares stories from his own experience and ultimately discusses what it means to assent to God’s will.

Weekend Replay: Tim sits down with Deacon Dan Cook to talk about his conversion to Catholicism, his call to the diaconate, and the unlikely role cycling has played throughout his life. Dan also shares some of his wildest stories on two wheels and explains how Samaritan Cycling is taking that mission coast to coast to raise support for people experiencing homelessness. Resources:  https://team...

Fr. Tony Stephens of the Fathers of Mercy joins to discuss Our Lady Of Champion, her shrine and Our Lady's message to Sr. Adele Brise. Plus get a snapshot of upcoming October events at the shrine!

Tim continues his exploration of the schools of prayer, looking at how different forms of prayer draw us into a deeper relationship with God. He reflects on what it means to move beyond simply saying prayers and instead learn to listen, trust, and remain present with Christ.

Dr. Timothy O’Malley, a Notre Dame theologian and academic director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, joins Tim to ask why the Church needs an intellectual renewal. They discuss the post-Eucharistic Revival moment, cultivating wonder in family life, and where Catholic higher education goes from here. Resources:  Tim O'Malley's Books  

Tim explores what prayer reveals about our relationship with God and how Catholics can think about prayer more deeply. Rather than treating prayer as a technique or checklist, he looks at how it forms trust, dependence, and a real relationship with Christ. Resources:  https://priestlyformation.org/    

Debbie Herbeck joins Tim to share her journey from Judaism to Catholicism and the call that led her into ministry. She also discusses how to help young women return to the faith.   Resources:  https://www.beloverevolution.com/   https://www.pinehillscamp.com/   https://www.renewalministries.net/  

Weekend Replay: Tim looks at how the Church holds together the dignity of migrants, the duty to welcome the stranger, and a nation’s legitimate right to regulate its borders. Where do the two meet?   

Tim and Maggie sit down at the kitchen table to discuss what was in their own lives that caused them to remain in the faith and what we can do to keep children in the faith as they grow. 

On the day of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification, Tim looks at the life, holiness, and message that made Sheen one of the most influential Catholic voices of the modern era. Listeners also call in to share how Archbishop Sheen’s words and witness have impacted their own lives. Resources:  Live broadcast on Relevant Radio  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6sXrGZtKis &nbsp...

On Padre Pio’s feast day, Tim reflects on the saint he chose for Confirmation and what truly made him holy. Beyond the miracles and extraordinary stories, Padre Pio’s devotion to the Church, perseverance in faith, and love for Christ reveal the heart of his sainthood.

Tim sits down with Deacon Dan Cook to talk about his conversion to Catholicism, his call to the diaconate, and the unlikely role cycling has played throughout his life. Dan also shares some of his wildest stories on two wheels and explains how Samaritan Cycling is taking that mission coast to coast to raise support for people experiencing homelessness. Resources:  https://teamsamaritan.org/sa...

Tim opens the phones and mailbag to take listeners' questions, emails, and prayer intentions. He clarifies the church's position on renewal and receiving the Eucharsit. Also, he takes a few phone calls.     

Weekend Replay : Tim is joined by Dr. Catherine Pakaluk, economist and associate professor at The Catholic University of America, to discuss her book  Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth and what women with large families reveal about our society’s need for children. She also shares her new research on fathers, exploring how men experience the sacrifices,...

Tim is joined by Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro Fit and author of Sanctify Your Day , to talk about building a life that is healthy, disciplined, and rooted in faith. Chase shares how Catholics can bring greater intentionality to their daily routines and see caring for the body as part of the pursuit of holiness. Resources:  https://sophiainstitute.com/product/sanctify-your-day/   https...

Eric Robinson, founder and executive director of MUVE Mission, joins Tim to ask a simple question: how do we actually evangelize the people already around us? He shares how Catholics can accompany neighbors towards Christ and his Church.    Resources:  MUVE https://giving.xaviermissionfund.org/donate/muve-mission  

Tim welcomes Jill Simons, founder of Many Parts Ministries, to share her story, from her upbringing to her work helping Catholics discover their charisms. They explore what these gifts from the Holy Spirit are and how recognizing them can help us understand God’s call, find purpose in everyday life, and serve others.   Resources:  Many Parts Ministries  https://www.manypartsmi...

Tim looks at how the Church holds together the dignity of migrants, the duty to welcome the stranger, and a nation’s legitimate right to regulate its borders. Where do the two meet?   

Tim looks at what makes a parish healthy, how Catholics should view and engage with their parish, and the practical steps we can take to strengthen parish life. Callers also share examples of renewal they have witnessed and what has worked in their own communities. [Encore]   Resources:  https://amazingparish.org/   https://www.laltocatholic.com/  

Tim tells the story of where he was on September 11th, 25 years ago, and opens the phone lines of callers to share the loved ones who were at ground zero that day and throughout the nation. Tim also ends by reading an expert of hope from Pope John Paul's audience on September 12th. 

Entrepreneur and technologist Mike Bianco joins Tim to discuss his journey through startups and what the Church can learn from that entrepreneurial spirit. They also explore the future of AI and its potential benefits for the next generation. Resources:  Mike's Book Recommendation   

Tim speaks with Bishop Andrew Cozzens about the new “Heart of Prayer” series and how to grow in intimacy with God. They focus on what it means to continue praying in the midst of suffering and offer practical ways to deepen your relationship with Christ in difficult seasons. [Encore] (04:39) – Bishop Cozzens' Heart of Prayer (11:01) – Suffering to Encounter Jesus (19:05) &n...

Tim is joined by Dr. Catherine Pakaluk, economist and associate professor at The Catholic University of America, to discuss her book Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth and what women with large families reveal about our society’s need for children. She also shares her new research on fathers, exploring how men experience the sacrifices, rewards, and meaning o...