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Morning Air® with John Morales is an inspiring, informative, joyful, and family-friendly way to start your day! From breaking news and social issues to tips for business, parenting and family life, Morales and co-host Glen Lewerenz cover every topic from a balanced, Catholic perspective.

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Mar 31, 2026

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Pablo Kay, headlines in the church/ Dan Axt, Video Producer, Relevant Radio Behind the scenes 30.09.2021

Pablo Kay, Editor in Chief of Angelus News joins us to talk about headlines in the church. You may have listened to the Family Rosary Across America or maybe the Mass with Fr. Rocky during quarantine; maybe even watched it on Youtube or Facebook. Today we meet the man behind the videos Dan Axt, Video Producer for Relevant Radio.

Deacon Martin Brown, Challenges the Church faces in the Black community/Dr. Hector Marquez, St. Jerome 30.09.2021

Deacon Martin Brown from Gary, IN joins us to talk about Challenges the Church faces in the Black community as well as their history in the Church and the Church in America. St. Jerome is known to have translated the Bible into the common tongue, and for this he was given the title of Doctor of the Church. Dr. Hector Marquez joins us to explain why the Bible itself is Catholic in its essence.

Fr. Marcel Taillon, Feast of the Archangels/Bruce Lachenaur, discern prayerfully what you seek and why 29.09.2021

Fr. Marcel Taillon explains todays feast day, the Feast of the Archangels, Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.   Career coach, Bruce Lachenaur begins his series on landing your dream job. First step is to discern prayerfully what you seek and why?

Anne McClure, Catholic homeschooling on the rise/Ashley Noronha, Rome Report 29.09.2021

18 Months into the pandemic and catholic homeschooling is still on the rise. John talks to Homeschool Consultant, Anne McClure to learn more about her approach to homeschooling.   Ashley Noronha joins us from Rome to summarize the Holy Fathers General Audience.

Vicente del Real, Hispanic Heritage month/Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Synods and Synodality 28.09.2021

September is celebrated as Hispanic Heritage month. Founder of Iskali, Vicente del Real shares some of the accomplishments and contributions Hispanics have made to the U.S. and to the Church in the Americas.   Synods and Synodality. Archbishop Bernard Hebda comments on upcoming synods at the Vatican.

Martha Fernández-Sardina, how to love like a shepherd and a fisherman/Dr. Joseph Meaney, divisiveness of vaccine politics 28.09.2021

Christ told us that He is the Good Shepherd who will leave the flock to find the one lost sheep. He also said He will make disciples fishers of men. Martha Fernández-Sardina teaches us how to love like a shepherd and a fisherman.   Americans seem to have been divided into two categories, vaccinated and unvaccinated. Dr. Joseph Meaney of the The National Catholic Bioethics Center comments on t...

Howard Dvorkin, how to prepare for retirement/Coach Will Rey, basketball can “lift us up to the heavens”/Marcelllino D’Ambrosio, Jesus the Way, the Truth and Life project 27.09.2021

There has been an increase in the number of people who are retiring early, but can they  afford to retire early? Howard Dvorkin, chairman of Debt.com joins us with tips on how to prepare for retirement.   Basketball has always been one of America’s strongest events during the Olympics. A coach with 40+ years of experience, Coach Will Rey of Northridge Prep joins us to talk about how bas...

Fr. Burke Masters, the Baptismal font/Timmerie, Cancel Culture 27.09.2021

Fr. Burke Masters continues his series on his Be Formed Series, talking about the Baptismal font as a reminder of our baptism every time we enter the Church.   John talks with host of Trending with Timmerie, about the dangers of Cancel Culture.

Shawn Carney, ways to respond to common abortion arguments/Bill Ulivieri, Bitcoin and the economy/Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Sunday’s gospel 24.09.2021

John talks with Shawn Carney, President and co-founder of 40 Days for Life, about 3 ways to respond to the most common abortion arguments.  Owner of Cenacle Capital Management, Bill Ulivieri gives us an update on the market and comments on the sudden decline of value in Bitcoin. Is the bubble about to pop??  Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg of Reno gives a reflection on the gospel of this comin...

Mary Hallan Fiorito, alternatives to abortion/Dr. Jim Schroeder, No Cutting Corners 24.09.2021

Mary Hallon Fiorito comments on Nancy Pelosi’s response to questions about Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone calling abortion human sacrifice as well as alternatives to abortion. Dr. Jim Schroeder share lessons he’s learned in his book, “Confessions of a Carless Commuter.” Lesson #1: No Cutting Corners.

Monsignor James Shea, purgatory/Danielle Bean, 4 tools that can help us reduce anxiety 23.09.2021

When a person dies their soul may not be ready to enter heaven, but at the same time they are not deserving of hell. What happens then? Monsignor James Shea of the University of Mary explains the mercy and hope of purgatory.   Everyone has different problems, and our brain can try solving them all at once, which can cause tremendous anxiety. Danielle Bean shares with us 4 tools that can help...

Doug Hinderer, Why are millennials not to get married?/Fr. James Kubicki, Feast of St. Padre Pio 23.09.2021

Studies have shown that millennials are refusing to get married for a variety of reasons. What is Marriage in the eyes of the Church? Doug Hinderer helps us understand millennial rationale and how the sacrament fits into today’s world.  Fr. James Kubicki joins us to talk about the feast of St. Padre Pio and his witness to Christ by being, “a poor friar who prays.”

Dr. John Cuddeback, role of the father and husband in the family and in the household/Ashley Noronha, Rome Report 22.09.2021

Professor of Philosophy at Christendom College, Dr. John Cuddeback explains the role of the father and husband in the family and in the household.   Ashley Noronha brings Rome to Home and gives a summary of the Popes General audience.

Mayra Rodriguez, abortion advocate to defender of Life!/Harry Kraemer, how we can get better at receiving feedback 22.09.2021

Former Planned Parenthood director Mayra Rodriguez shares her journey from abortion advocate to defender of Life! Professor of Management and Strategy at at Kellogg School of Management, Harry Kraemer teaches us how we can get better at receiving feedback.

Martha Fernandez-Saldina, What to do when your heart is homeless; Fr. James Searby, The Feast of St. Matthew 21.09.2021

Martha shares that while some are without a home, others feel that their heart has no home or place that makes them feel loved. She offers advice of how to reach out and connect with others Fr. James relates how his journey to the priesthood relates to Matthew’s call from Jesus and journey to serve Him. Fr. James delves into who St Matthew was and how others would have seen him.

Bishop Brendan Cahill, Augustus Tolton Play Review; Mark Mastroianni, Apple Apps and Facebook Camera Glasses 21.09.2021

Bishop Cahill touches on Supreme Court taking up the Mississippi case and gives a review on the life of Fr. Augustus Tolton, first African American priest. Bishop Cahill gives practical advice at how we can fight racisms and discrimination today and speaks on new play that focuses on this great priest’s life. Mark Mastroianni talks about the best phone to get when looking for an upgrade, new...

Fr. Burke Masters, Symbolism in the Church; Marcel LeJeune, Why Have You Stayed Catholic? 20.09.2021

John and Glen recap some of the top stories of the day Fr. Burke describes and explains the meaning behind some of the most recognizable designs in every Catholic Church including the Baptismal font Marcel delves into why the Church should find out why people stay not why people leave the Church. He adds that we don’t leave Jesus because of Judas Callers chime in on why they are still in the...

Karin Freihammer, Relevant Radio Behind the Scenes; Peter Atkinson, The Merry Beggars 20.09.2021

Take a look behind the scenes of Relevant Radio’s Advancement Department and hear how we connect and reach out to listeners and donors Looking for great entertainment quality without sacrificing morals or virtues? Meet the Merry Beggars and hear about the new content they are bringing to Relevant Radio this December and beyond.

Mary Hallan Fiorito, What Texas got Right and Real Women Choice/Gary Zimak, How to Find Peace in Suffering 17.09.2021

John and Mary dig in deeper into why the Texas Abortion law has a lot to offer and how Texas law supports women who choose life from birth to up to age 5. Gary speaks about how embracing our suffering can draw us closer to God and help us to grow, ultimately finding peace. Callers reach out for help with their suffering issues and share how they persevere when it comes to suffering.

Eric Scheidler, National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children/Dr. John Brehany, When Does Life Begin?/Bishop Daniel Muggenborg, Look Ahead at the Sunday Gospel 17.09.2021

John and Eric discuss the new Texas abortion law and how we can remember those children who have lost their life to abortion. Dr. John Brehany gives the inside look at when science tells us life begins and throughout American history how laws have changed to change our perception of this. Glen and Bishop Muggenborg discuss who really was the greatest according to Jesus and how we can apply this go...

John and Sheila Liaugminas, Johns story of adopting his son Joseph Dominic/Alvaro Pereira, update and thank you from Haiti/Omar Aguilar, 5 steps to giving your mind to Christ 16.09.2021

John shares his personal story of adoption, alongside Sheila Liaugminas, who helped him in with the process of adopting his son, Joseph Dominic 14 years ago.   Executive vice president of Food for the Poor, Alvaro Pereira talks with John to give an update on Haiti after the big earthquake and a BIG thank you to our listeners who helped support the Haitian people. Catholic evangelist Omar Agui...

Bishop Donald Hying, identity, purpose and destiny as Christians/Fr. James Kubicki, comments on the Eucharistic as the Holy Father 16.09.2021

Bishop of the diocese of Madison, Bishop Donald Hying explains our identity, purpose and destiny as Christians.   Fr. James Kubicki recounts the Pope’s recent trip to Hungary and Slovakia and comments on the Eucharistic as the Holy Father.

Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jesus the Way, the Truth and Life project/Ashley Noronha, Rome Report/Claudia Hicks, her organization to raise funds for grieving mothers 15.09.2021

Marcellino D’Ambrosio tells us about his new project, Jesus the Way, the Truth and Life project.   Our Rome Correspondent, Ashley Noronha joins us to give a summary on the Holy Fathers trip to Slovakia.   On the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows John talks to Claudia Hicks who lost a newborn and her 25-year-old son to cancer and about her organization to raise funds for grieving mothers.

Fr. Marcel Taillon, Our Lady of Sorrows/Bruce Lachenauer, finding your dream job 15.09.2021

Our Spiritual Director Fr. Marcel Taillon discusses with John the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.   John talks with Career coach Bruce Lachenauer as he gives practical advice on finding your dream job.

Dr. Edward Sri, biblical walk through the mass/Amy Collins, how newborns teach mothers essential life lessons/Amy Collins, how newborns teach mothers essential life lessons/Bishop James Wall, Sanctification of daily work 14.09.2021

Dr. Edward Sri takes on a biblical walk through the mass in his new book. 6.20 am John discusses with author of ‘Infant Inspirations,’ Amy Collins, how newborns teach mothers essential life lessons. 6.40 am The United States tends to romanticize the work grind. Bishop James Wall of Gallup, New Mexico reminds us that although we should work, let’s not forget to sanctify this work...

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