Right Now with Ralph Martin

Merry Christmas to all of you in listener land! We are back to wrap up our two-part series with Ralph preaching on how the Gospel presents a sharp and clear need to decide for or against Christ, and how frequently the message is blurred.

"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me" (Gal. 2:20). This week, Ralph draws our attention to the amazing reality that the Word didn’t just become flesh in Jesus but is becoming flesh in us. He explores the fact that the Incarnation is con...

In another two-part series, Ralph preaches on how the Gospel presents a sharp and clear need to decide for or against Christ, and how frequently the message is blurred.

Happy Feast of the Immaculate Conception!  There are many occasions to reflect on the gift of our Blessed Mother in these days. Today Ralph reflects on the words of Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, to remind us how deeply we are loved.  To see an infographic describing the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, visit: https://churchpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1-5.jpg

“It is worth making every sacrifice to persevere to the end. It is worth making every sacrifice and picking up our cross every day to stay with Jesus.” // Ralph Martin We hope you have had a blessed beginning to Advent and treasure this time to prepare your heart for Jesus. This week, we have part two of our series where Ralph speaks of our deep need to understand the great holiness of God to prop...

This week, we have part one of a two-part series. Ralph speaks of our deep need to understand the great holiness of God to properly view the rest of life. Both this week and next week's episodes will be a wonderful way to prepare for and begin this Advent season, as we look forward to the coming of the newborn Lord, the light of the world.

Archbishop Gomez, President of the American Bishops Conference and Archbishop of Los Angeles, recently gave a speech which directly addressed the pressures from the politically correct “woke culture” that is increasingly hostile to Christ and the Church. Following upon Pope Benedict XVI’s warning about the demands of the culture to bow down before it and the specter of the anti-Christ and Presiden...

As we begin the month of November, a month traditionally dedicated to the souls in purgatory, Ralph shares about the four last things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Interested in more podcasts from Renewal Ministries? Check out our other programs: The Choices We Face (featuring different guest interviews each week): https://apple.co/3GMdlWo Fire on the Earth (with Peter Herbeck): https://appl...

This week, Ralph concludes his inspiring two-part series on the mission of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If you missed part one, check it out here: https://apple.co/2ZppxLi .

Welcome to the 2nd season of Right Now With Ralph Martin. The team at Renewal Ministries is so grateful to have you with us as we grow in the Lord together.  We are kicking off season 2 with a two-part series on the mission of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We hope you are inspired by this episode and return next week for part 2!

It is our 60TH EPISODE !!!  It's hard to believe that the show is approaching its one-year anniversary, but it is true! Next week, we'll begin our second year and SEASON TWO . It is great to be on this journey with you and we can't wait to continue. If you can, help us spread the word about Right Now! Please subscribe to or follow this podcast, leave a rating or review, or share with a friend...

In this episode, Ralph shares the history of a stream of prophecy in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, to shed light on how the faithful can approach the challenges of our time.  For more on these prophecies, see our website at www.renewalministries.net/prophetic-messages .

This week, in part three of our series, Ralph looks at the “second death” in the book of Revelation and answers the questions, “How can our name be added to the Book of Life? How can we be saved from the Second Death?” Missed part one of this series? Visit our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/9D6SM4FGHG8 or listen to the podcast here: https://apple.co/3zc8wR1 . Missed part two? Watch on YouT...

This week, Ralph talks about the importance of remembering how profound the love of God is for each one of us personally, what wonderful things He has already given us, and the even more wonderful things He is planning to give us.

This week, in part two our series, Ralph discusses how believing the right things – whether it be about the liturgy, sexuality, or even orthodoxy in general – is not enough for the salvation of our souls and let’s us know what IS enough. Missed part one of this series? Visit our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/9D6SM4FGHG8 or list to the podcast here: https://apple.co/3zc8wR1 . 

This week, Ralph speaks a powerful word of truth from the scripture, specifically to counter our temptations to fear and anxiety about our health and finances.

In this first of a three-part series on what the Spirit is saying to the Church today, Ralph draws from the book of Revelation to propose two serious questions: Will our lampstand be removed? Will the glory of God depart from our temple? Resources mentioned in this episode: Revelation by Peter Williamson: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/revelation/314361 Ignatius Catholic Study Bible - New T...

"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that in due time he may exalt you. Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you. Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experience of suffering is required of your brotherhood throughout the world. And aft...

On Sunday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This week, Ralph shares some thoughts on this momentous feast and what can teach us. He says, “We do not fully understand the magnitude of the gift that is being offered to us, but we can take heart because we begin to see it in Mary. [In Mary] we have the Lord showing us what he is willing to do for flesh and blo...

This week Ralph comments on the saying of St. Francis de Sales: "A slow cure is the best cure," and shows how profound our need for healing is and yet, how committed the Lord is to healing us from inside out.

Welcome to the 50th episode of Right Now! This week we are excited to share Ralph speaking on the meaning of baptism in the Spirit. Ralph gave this talk on Pentecost Sunday to kick off our Pentecost Mission. This is an important topic for the life of the Church today and for deepening our understanding of who God is and what is possible in the Christian life. To see the other three sessions of the...

This week, Ralph describes the various kinds of loneliness that are part of human life and how to respond to this with great hope for what the future will surely bring, if we just remain faithful to the end.

There is pain, suffering, disorder, and upheaval all over the world. What is a believer in Christ supposed to make of all of this? This week, Ralph walks us through the Lord's answer in this hour: "Be still." Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God." Isaiah 30:15 – “By waiting and by calm you shall be saved; in quiet and in trust your strength lies.” Exodus 14:14 – "The lord himself will fi...

In World War II, when European countries were under the control of Nazi Germany, a "resistance" formed to withstand the occupation and attempt to liberate areas. Today, there is a terrible oppression hanging over the world and the Church; there is a terrible discouragement–despair even!–including temptations to suicide. Ralph shares from the Scriptures how we can learn to resist every such wicked...

In this week's episode, Ralph opens up the Word of God to deepen and enliven our faith, that we might know with certainty that saving Word that fulfills the deepest desires of our hearts unto eternity. Hear now and receive the gift of faith that saves!