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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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Martha Fernández-Sardina, Love and the Triumph of the Cross/Father Rocky  Hoffman, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 14.09.2021

We continue with Martha Fernández-Sardina the series on Love, today we address the Triumph of the Cross. How is the cross a symbol of Christs love? 7.30 am CEO of Relevant Radio, Father Rocky  Hoffman joins us on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to discuss the origin of our oldest feast day and how we celebrate it today.

Astrid Bennett Gutierrez, Mexico’s Supreme Court invalidating several articles that protect life from conception/Damon Owens, needs that every marriage has/David Bisono, how we can live like a risen man 13.09.2021

John talks to Astrid Bennett Gutierrez about Mexico’s Supreme Court invalidating several articles that protect life from conception in the penal code of the state of Coahuila, opening the door to legal abortion.  Co-founder of Joyful Ever After, Damon Owens addresses needs that every marriage has, some we may not even know about yet!   David Bisono, host of Cafe con Cristo explains to us...

Fr. Burke Masters, Spiritual Direction/Emily Jaminet, 5 ways to let you faith shine to others 13.09.2021

What is spiritual direction? Maybe you’ve heard of it but are not too familiar with it. Fr. Burke Masters is with us to teach us what Spiritual Direction and why it’s important.  Catholic Author speaker and radio personality Emily Jaminet brings us 5 ways to let you faith shine to others during difficult times

Dr. Paul Carson, COVID Delta variant and immunity/ Fr. James Kubicki, life and feast of St. Peter Claver 09.09.2021

Discussion and information on immunity strength after vaccine and natural immunity History of St. Peter Claver, missionary to the slaves in Columbia and what we can learn from him today

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, breaking down his op-ed piece/Monsignor James Shea, rediscovering the beauty of being God’s Children/Mary Hallan Fiorito, 9/11, 20 years later 09.09.2021

What is our duty and that if Bishops when it comes to Catholic politicians who support abortion rights? What can we learn from Pope Francis and St. Mother Teresa about prayer and loving one another How we can get back that feeling of connectedness and care for one another that we felt during 9/11 and the days following

Kate Wicker, the art of living in the moment/Ashley Narohna, ROME REPORT/Deacon Pedro Guevara Mann, Mary’s Birthday 08.09.2021

Do you get caught up with the hussle and bussle of everday life? Journalist, Kate Wicker is with us to teach us about the art of living in the moment   Ashley Narohna updates us on the message of the Holy Father from his Papal Audience in Rome   Happy Birthday to the Blessed Mother! Deacon Pedro Guevara Mann from Toronto Canada, talks about what we can do for Mary on her birthday.

Juan Carlos Sanchez, Cinderella turned LGBTQ propaganda film/Father Rocky, Marriage Insurance: 12 Rules to Live By 08.09.2021

Being in the Hispanic media and entertatinment, Juan Carlos Sanchez breaks down what it means when the story of Cinderella is turned into a full-blown LGBTQ propaganda film.   Father Rocky joins us to talk about his book, Marriage Insurance: 12 Rules to Live By.

Martha Fernández-Sardina, Love: difference between people and pets/Mark Mastroianni, iPhone 13/Harry Kraemer, how to be a Catholic Leader 07.09.2021

John continues with our series on Love with Martha Fernández-Sardina; today we address love of our pets.   Mark Mastroianni, joins for another Tech Tuesday to give a preview of the newest generation of iPhone and IOS software.   Professor Harry Kraemer answers our question today of how we as Catholics are being called to lead in today’s society.

Bishop Richard Stika, his Pastoral Letter, Sin and the Worthy Reception of the Holy Eucharist/Fr. James Wallace, his journey to the priesthood 07.09.2021

Bishop Richard Stika of the Diocese of Knoxville, TN comments on his Pastoral Letter, Sin and the Worthy Reception of the Holy Eucharist.   New pastor of St. Paul of the Cross in Park Ridge, IL, Fr. James Wallace, explains his journey to the priesthood and answers questions from callers.

Fr. Bob Pagliari, people who lost and found God on 9/11/Joe Serb, faith in the line of duty/Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Sundays Gospel 03.09.2021

This year marks 20 years since the attack on the twin towers. Why would a good God allow such terrible things to happen? Fr. Bob Pagliari shares stories about people who lost and found God that day.   Former Lieutenant in the Chicago Police Department, Joe Serb talks about how his faith grew in the line of duty.   Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg of Seattle gives a reflection on the gospel of t...

Mary Hallan Fiorito, Texas Heartbeat Bill/Dr. Jim Schroeder, Confessions of a Carless Commuter: What 40,000+ Miles Taught Me About Life 03.09.2021

John discusses the new Texas Heartbeat Bill with Mary Hallon Fiorito. The bill prohibits abortion once a heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as 6 weeks.   John talks to Dr. Jim Schroeder his experience commuting without a car in his book, Confessions of a Carless Commuter: What 40,000+ Miles Taught Me About Life.

Alfonso Aguilar, Afghanistan, now what?/Howard Dvorkin, how to manage back to school shopping/Erick Scheidler, National day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies 02.09.2021

With the last Marine leaving Afghanistan the longest war in US history is over, but not every American is out. Alfonso Aguilar gives an update after the deadline for the US to leave has come. Personal Finance expert and Charirman of Debt.com, Howard Dvorkin shows us how to better manage back to school shopping. Erick Scheidler explains the origin of National day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies a...

Kendra Von Esh, how to live in joy in all circumstances/Fr. James Kubicki, origins of Labor Day 02.09.2021

John and Catholic author, Kendra Von Esh discuss how to live in joy every moment in all circumstances.   With the Labor Day weekend coming up, Fr. James Kubicki tells us where this holiday came from and why work is fulfilling and not a punishment.

John and Glen, Current Events/Ashley Naronha, Rome Report/Pablo Kay, Church Headlines 01.09.2021

John and Glen discuss the evacuation of Afghanistan and Hurricane Ida   Ashley Narohna updates us on the message of the Holy Father from his Papal Audience in Rome   Pablo Kay, Editor in Chief of Angelus News joins us to talk about headlines in the church.

Fr. Marcel Taillon, the power of prayer and fasting/Shawn Carney, 3 ways to respond to the most common abortion arguments. 01.09.2021

As the Taliban takes over the country, we continue to offer prayer and sacrifice for the safety of those in danger. Fr. Marcel Taillon explains to us the power of prayer and fasting. 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.

Brenda Lorena Garcia, how to take our faith seriously in a distracting world/Dr. Rebecca Bakke, Covid, kids and school/Kristan Hawkins, Abortion Free Cities campaign 31.08.2021

Tune in to listen to actress and stuntwoman, Brenda Lorena Garcia talk about how to take our faith seriously when the world tries to distract us.   Kids are back to school, but what does that mean as they go back with COVID? Pediatrician, Dr. Rebecca Bakke joins us to discuss the risks and precautions that can be taken and safely return to school.   John talks to President of Students fo...

Martha Fernández-Sardina, Love, in times of disagreement Pt II/Father Rocky, Marriage Insurance: 12 Rules to Live By 31.08.2021

We continue with our series with Martha Fernández-Sardina on Love, in times of disagreement.   Father Rocky joins us to talk about his book, Marriage Insurance: 12 Rules to Live By.

Annabelle Mosely, 7 Sorrows of Mary/Vicente del Real, Iskali: fatih formation for young Latinos in the Chicago/Omar Aguilar, practical ways for parents to get involved with their kids religious education 30.08.2021

September is devoted to the 7 Sorrows of Mary and Annabelle Mosely joins us with 5 ways to honor the Our Lady this month.  The number of Catholic Latinos in the United States is increasing steadily and will continue to do so in the coming years. Vicente del Real founded Iskali to provide fatih formation for young Latinos in the Chicago.  As Director of Religious Education at Mary Immacul...

Fr. Burke Masters, John Lynch Hall of Fame induction speech/Dcn Steve Javie, Journey to the diaconate 30.08.2021

Fr. Burke Masters comments on the induction speech of pro football player John Lynch, who thanked his parents who raised him in the Catholic faith.   Dcn Steve Javie joins us to complete his story of how he became a deacon after 25 years being refereeing on the court.

Dr. Héctor L Márquez, Sts Monica and Augustine/Dr. Joseph Meaney, ethics of religious exemptions for the COVID Vaccine/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Sunday’s Gospel 27.08.2021

The feast of Sts Monica and Augustine show the influence of a mother on her child. Dr. Héctor L Márquez joins us from San Juan Puerto Rico to talk about how holy their relationship was. Dr. Joseph Meaney, President of the The National Catholic Bioethics Center is here to advise on the ethics of religious exepmtions for the COVID Vaccine. Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg of Seattle gives a reflection on t...

Mary Rice Hasson, Gender Pronoun Policy in schools/Dr. Jim Schroeder, Turning Distress into Joy: Channeling 27.08.2021

Director of the Catholic Women’s forum , Mary Rice Hasson is with us to discuss Gender Pronoun Policy in schools We continue our series of Turning Distress into Joy with Dr. Jim Schroeder. Today we focus on Channeling.

Sean Callahan, Haiti and what Catholic Relief Services is doing to help/Msgr James Shea, how to persevere at the beginning of the school year/Danielle Bean, Immaculate Heart of Mary 26.08.2021

President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, Sean Callahan, gives an update on the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti and what Catholic Relief Services is doing to help. Msgr James Shea gives tips on how to persevere mentally, physically and spiritually at the beginning of the school year. Brand Manager for Catholicmom.com, Danielle Bean talks about the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Alfonso Aguilar, Afghanistan/Fr. James Kubicki, Our Lady of Czestochowa 26.08.2021

Alfonso Aguilar advises us on the status of the extraction of stranded Americans from Afghanistan, while Afghan people beg for safe passage out of the country. Being of Polish descent himself, Fr. James Kubicki enlightens us on why we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa.

Br. Columba Thomas, Ars Moriendi, “The Art of Dying”/Ashley Noronha Rome Report/David Adams, Catholic outreach to Haiti 25.08.2021

Br. Columba Thomas summarizes his new book, Ars Moriendi, “The Art of Dying” that explains what we can do to prepare to have a good death.  Ashley Noronha gives a recap of the Popes General audience and more news from the Vatican.  The search for survivors after the earthquake in Haiti continues and the charity of others is pouring into the country. David Adams, VP for Missio...

Fr. Marcel Taillon, requirements of receiving communion/Astrid Bennett Gutierrez, adoption instead of abortion 25.08.2021

Who can receive the Eucharist? Why? Fr. Marcel Taillon explains the requirements of receiving communion, for Catholics and non-Catholics.  Prolife leader and speaker, Astrid Bennett Gutierrez: shares with us the joyful alternative of adoption instead of abortion.

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