The Tim Glemkowski Show

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...

Tim is joined by Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Director of the Vatican Observatory, to tackle a big question: Are science and faith at war? Plus, how AI is changing astronomy and what it means for the human wonder of the universe. [Encore]   Resources:  Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? https://a.co/d/04RVHid3     The Vatican Observatory https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/...

Matt Meeks joins Tim to discuss the growing move from city life to rural Catholic living, how families discern small-town life, and the newly announced first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV. [Encore]   Resources:  https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-first-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas.html  

Irish-born author and evangelization speaker, Julianne Stanz, joins Tim to discuss what it means to be an everyday disciple and how a personal encounter with Jesus renews the Church. [Encore] Resources:  Julianne's Books

Tim tackles listener questions on work-life balance, friendships, family tensions, Church renewal, and finding faith in the realities of adult life. [Encore]

Dr. Jonathan Sanford, president of the University of Dallas, joins Tim to discuss why the liberal arts and distinctly Catholic education matter in a fragmented culture. They explore how Americans across faith backgrounds lost a shared inheritance and what recovering it could mean for the next generation. Resources:  https://udallas.edu/   https://udallas.edu/alumni/pilgrimage-to-greece.p...

Tim is joined by former University of Michigan basketball player and Vice President of Renewal Ministries Pete Burak to kick off the college football season and ask how Catholics can enjoy sports without letting competition take over their spiritual lives. Plus, Tim explains why he thinks Pope Leo XIV might just help Notre Dame win it all. Resources: https://www.renewalministries.net/   https...

Tim is joined by Fr. Alex McCullough of Cincinnati to talk about his vocation to the priesthood, his love of the banjo, and the challenges of leading multiple multicultural parishes.    Resources: https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-reds-catholic-night-archbishop-casey-first-pitch/65942448  

Tim and Maggie sit down at the kitchen table to discuss the tie between good art and the divine through the lens of the novel Theo of Golden. Also, they share practical tips on what media children should consume.   

Dr. John Sehorn, Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute, joins Tim to share his conversion story and how the study of theology shaped his faith. They also discuss the Augustine Institute’s theology programs and why serious theological formation matters for Catholics today. Resources:  https://www.augustineinstitute.org/about-pages/retreats-and-confe...

In this weekly rundown, Tim looks at public signs of faith, surprising moments of renewal, and the headlines Catholics should be paying attention to right now.    

Tim sits down with Relevant Radio's very own, Drew Mariani, to recount his early days in broadcasting and radio. Drew shares what it's been like to see Relevant Radio grow into what it is today and how prayer will always be at its center.  Resources:  https://relevantradio.com/support/give-now/  

Timmerie, host of Trending with Timmerie , joins Tim to share how her work as a pro-life advocate led her into Catholic radio. They also discuss the challenges parents face in today’s culture and what may be the most important issue families need to confront right now.   Resources:  https://relevantradio.com/support/give-now/   https://relevantradio.com/2026/08/do-these-ideas-...

Tim sits down with Marriage Unhindered host and licensed marriage and family therapist Doug Hinderer to hear what brought him to Relevant Radio and how he has been serving listeners through his work with couples. They also unpack how spouses can navigate conflict in a healthy way, communicate through disagreements, and keep growing together in marriage. Resources:  https://relevantradio.com/s...

Tim is joined by Relevant Radio’s Peter Atkinson to talk about his journey from acting in New York to founding The Merry Beggars. Peter also shares what inspired the mission and previews exciting new shows coming soon for all relevant radio listeners.    Resources :  https://relevantradio.com/support/give-now/   https://www.themerrybeggars.com/  

Tim and Maggie discuss what it looks like to live the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience in everyday family life, offering practical examples of how these virtues are not reserved only for St. Francis. 

Olivia Spears joins Tim to discuss Into the Deep, her Catholic formation curriculum that helps parents become the primary catechists of their children. She shares how sacred art, stories, prayer, and other creative methods can help children encounter the faith as something living, beautiful, and deeply personal. Resources:  https://intothedeep.co/pages/about    

Joel Stepanek, Vice President of Programming and Administration for the National Eucharistic Congress, joins Tim to discuss how youth ministry can become a powerful source of renewal for the whole Church. They look at what thriving ministries are doing to lead young people to conversion, including reaching them through digital and online spaces. Resources:  https://joelstepanek.com/about/ &nb...

A change of the guard is taking place as millennials step into new leadership roles in the Church, highlighted by recent appointments to the Council for the Economy. Tim looks at seven priorities emerging from this new generation of Catholic leaders and what they could mean for the Church’s future.    

On today's show Tim looks at Socialism with a view informed by the Catholic Church. Can one be a good Catholic and a true Socialist at the same time?

Deacon Thomas Middleton joins Tim to share his journey to the Catholic Church. He describes how the beauty of the liturgy led him to attend daily Mass. He also explains how praying the Rosary transformed his understanding of Mary and her role in the Church, helping him realize that she is a loving spiritual mother who always leads her children to Jesus.

Tim explores how music can connect us with God, drawing on the church's rich history of communal festivals and feasts to show its roots in the Catholic faith. He invites callers to share the songs, religious or not, that have stirred their hearts and pointed them toward the sacred. [ENCORE]  

Fr. Max Behna joins Tim to share his vocation story and what he learned becoming pastor of a large parish while still in his twenties. He also explains how The Companions of Christ gives diocesan priests fraternity, accountability, and support in their shared pursuit of holiness and mission.   Resources:  https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/vocations/vocation-directors/project-an...

Fr. James Keiter of the Archdiocese of Omaha joins Tim to discuss how parishes can move from maintenance to mission. Drawing on his experience leading 12 churches in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, he explains how strong leadership teams help pastors carry administrative burdens while keeping evangelization and mission at the center.   Resources:  https://amazingparish.org/   h...

Brian Miller of Amazing Parish joins Tim to discuss how pastors can lead renewal in the unique communities they serve. He shares how priests and parish teams can better understand their people and build a stronger culture.   Resources:  https://amazingparish.org /