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10/02/23 6am CT Hour - Leonardo Defillppis/ Annabelle Moseley John, Glen and Sarah chat about government shutdown averted, new Apple phones overheating, and the new words added to the dictionary. Leonardo shares the story and life of St. Therese of Lisieux Annabelle talks about the garden of Gethsemane and how we can meet Jesus there and keep vigil in our own domestic church.

10/2/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Fr. Francis Hoffman John, Glen and Sarah chat about government shutdown avoided, Apple iPhones burning up and new words added to the dictionary. Fr. Buke breaks down the 7th Commandments and the nuances of this command that we do not think about. Fr. Rocky talks about St. Josemaria and the idea behind Opus Dei and how everyone is called to be a Saint.

9/29/23 6am CT Hour Fr. Matthew Hincks/ Kate Wicker/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about the latest in the news. Fr. Matthew explains the history of the angels and how they can be invoked when it comes to ending abortion. Kate shares why it's important to carve out time to invest in your marriage, making it a reality in whatever stage of life you are. Bishop Muggenborg reflec...

9/29/23 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Carol & Pete Tomaselli John, Glen and Sarah talk Netflix, Aid for Women and Coffee Day. Mary shares the highlights of the Chicagoland Aid for Women banquet and the importance of supporting and caring for women in crisis pregnancies. Carol and Pete share more steps in building a healthy marriage and talk Retrouvaille.

9/28/23 7am CT Hour - Marcel LeJeune/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah comment about the Republican debate and play What's That Sound. Marcel shares 5 steps we can all use to help build stronger Catholic communities in our Church. Fr. Kubicki explores who the angels in all forms are and why they were created by God, even what their names mean.

9/28/23 6am CT Hour - Fr. John Gordon/ Danielle Bean John, Glen and Sarah comment on the Republican debate and play What's That Sound. Fr. John reflects on 3 different celebrities who overcame addictions in their life with the grace of God. Danielle shares 7 ways we can deal and help those negative people around us even if it's us.

9/27/23 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Joe Boland John, Glen and Sarah chat about end of writers strike, upcoming Republican debate, death of baseball legend Brooks Robinson and National Morning Show Hosts Day. Ashley reports on Pope Francis Weekly General Audience, special birthday phone call, the Ryder Cup and the feast of St. Jerome. Joe shares who the Sisters of St. Basil are and the important...

9/27/23 7am CT Hour - Emily Jaminet/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about potential spending bill in Senate, Republican debate, baseball legend Brooks Robinson and National Morning show Host Day. Emily shares the results of a survey that talked about the priorities of Americans when it comes to marriage and family and gives some tips on how we can be an example of the beauty of family life...

9/26/23 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/ Fr. Lawrence Carney John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden coming to the UWA picket line, potential government shutdown, Philly Eagles winning streak and Taylor Swift's influence on jersey sales for Travis Kelce. Mark shares his experience fasting from tech for 2 day and that of a college student doing the same thing. He talks about what we can lear...

9/26/23 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden stopping by Autoworkers strike, Eagles winning streak and Travis Kelce's jersey selling fast. Martha discusses the intentionality of those trying to repaganize our world through culture and how we can combat these attempts. William reveals what St. Jerome did for the Church and how scri...

9/25/23 6am CT Hour - Doug Hinderer/ Marcellino D'Ambrosio John, Glen and Sarah chat about the end of the writers strike, Pope Francis' comments about life, the Miami Dolphins win and Glen reports from the news conference he wentto. Doug gives advise for all married couples and suggests that finding a marriage “coach” to help you improve your game does not mean you are in “trouble” but helps safeg...

9/25/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Rafael Capo/ Damon Owens John, Glen and Sarah chat about the writer's strike, Pope Francis's comment on life in all stages, Dolphins big win and Glen reports from news conference over the weekend. Fr. Rafael talks about his ministry reaching out to youth through strength training and the beauty of the Hispanic culture in the history of Catholic Church. Damon shares some t...

9/22/23 6am CT Hour - Annabelle Moseley/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John and Sarah chat about Eucharistic Encounters, Pope's visit to France and Fall. Annabelle talks about her new book and the devotion of Padre Pio to meditate on Jesus in Gethsemane. https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Christ-Living-Catholic-Holy/dp/B0C2SCNZ67 Bishop Muggenborg reflects on this Sunday's gospel about working in the vineya...

9/22/23 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Fr. David Michael Moses John and Sarah chat about Eucharistic Encounters, Pope Francis in France and fall. Mary speaks to the new movie about the life of Mother Teresa and the great hurdles she overcame in her life. https://www.mother-teresa-and-me.film/ Fr. David Michael shares his take on what we can do to increase vocations to the priesthood in our fam...

9/21/23 7am CT Hour - Bishop Donald Hying/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Young Thomas and Sarah talk 1993, credit cards and play What's That Sound. Bishop Hying explains what we mean when we say that the Church is apostolic and what that means for those of us in the pews. Fr. Kubicki shakes down who St. Matthew was and what Jesus was saying by calling a sinner before

9/21/23 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Sarah Crow John, Matt and Sarah talk about credit cards, 1993 and play  What's That Sound? Monsignor shares what the social teaching of the Church is and how we are to apply in in the life of the Church as well as our own. Sarah talks about how she started to see her work as an artist as a prayer and converted to Catholicism in a deep way.

9/20-23 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Carolyn Madigan John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump's comment on abortion bans, Hollywood and auto worker strikes and National Pepperoni Pizza Day. Ashley reports from the Vatican on Pope Francis coming to France, remote cornea surgery and St Januarius. Carolyn shares what Midtown/Metro organization is working on in the inner city o help kids to grow in virt...

9/20/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump's comments regarding abortion bans, writer, actor and auto worker strikes and pepperoni pizza. Fr. Taillon discusses the conversion and Baptism of famous soccer star Ronaldo and how his public witness can foster others to come to the Catholic Church. Dave explains the difference between ambition and drive a...

9/19/23 6am CT Hour -Harry Kraemer/ Bishop Brendan Cahill John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden's address o the UN General Assembly, 2nd Republican Debate and proper dress code at work. Harry shares why taking time for recreation and having fun are part of God's plan and necessary for all of us. Bishop Cahill shares what the Eucharistic Rosary Congress is and how to get involved.

9/19/23 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Doug Hinderer John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden's upcoming address at UN, Trump not being in second Republican debate and appropriate dress at work and mass. Martha continues her series on "who" is evangelizing you making sure to caution us all on "wokeness" and how to avoid falling into this trap from the devil. Doug gives advise for a...

Do you pray with your children? You may feel overwhelmed and not sure where to start! Get some helpful tips in this episode of Morning Air. Glen Leverenz and Sarah Tafoya are joined by Kim Morgan, a Catholic wife and mom who is also a licensed independent clinical social worker. Here's a summary of the key points made in the podcast: Starting Early with Mealtime Prayers: The hosts and Kim emphasiz...

9/18/23 6am CT Hour - Kim Morgan/ Bishop Patrick Neary Glen and Sarah chat about  the lost military jet, married coupe born on the same day an rice krispies. Kim shares some tips and ideas of teaching prayer to your kids and helping them to grow in these habits from toddlers to teens and beyond. Bishop Neary explains what it's like to be a new Bishop in the Church and what orientation is like at t...

9/18/23 7am CT Hour - Anne Flynn/ Dr. Edward Sri Glen and Sarah chat about the lost military jet, married couple born on the same day and rice krispie treats. Anne explains why checking in with your teacher throughout the school year is a good idea for kids of all ages to help the teacher-parent relationship and ultimately the student. Dr. Sri talks about his new book "When You Pray: A Clear Path...

9/15-23 6am CT Hour - Fr. James Kubicki/ Gary Zimak/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about the Autoworkers Strike, Hunter Biden Indictment and Toy Hall of Fame prospective. Fr. Kubicki explains what the Seven Sorrows of Mary are and dissects them. Gary talks about how to navigate suffering and how we can "do it well". Bishop Muggenborg reflects on this Sunday's Gospel and what...

9/15/23 7am CT Hour - Shelia Liaugminus/ Carol and Pete Tomaselli John, Glen and Sarah chat about Autoworker strike, Hunter Biden indictment and Hall of Fame for toys. Sheila shares the providential adoption story of John Morales' son Joseph Dominic. Carol and Pete go through the next 5 building bocks of a healthy marriage and  share how these steps helped them in their mariage.