Right Now with Ralph Martin

In anticipation of the celebration of Christmas, Ralph wanted to share this episode again that he did a couple months ago, because it focuses on the Incarnation and the baby Jesus! Christmas blessings to all!

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Dion DiMucci returns - this time with his wife Susan DiMucci! - to share more of their story of dealing with fame and fortune that almost ruined them. If you missed the first episode, listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/117-the-wanderer-returns-with-dion-dimucci/id1536626967?i=1000588058374 . 

Inspired by Psalm 84, Ralph offers wisdom for growing in strength as we serve the Lord this side of heaven. "We just can't get through life facing the challenges of life on our own strength; we need to draw our strength from the Lord." // Ralph Martin

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Dion DiMucci ("The Wanderer", "Runaround Sue", "Abraham, Martin and John") joins Ralph to share how he dealt with fame and fortune that almost ruined him, but ultimately found real happiness in Christ.

This week, Ralph tackles one of life's most often-asked questions: what is God's will for my life? Video mentioned in this episode - Nothing Without the Lord - can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/AcaRoEhSypw . 

We are excited to do something new this week; our first episode featuring a guest! Fr. Donald Calloway joins Ralph to share his remarkable testimony and the profound role the Blessed Virgin Mary played in his life.

This week, Ralph shares an inspired analogy for the Church today, to teach us how to grow spiritually and be disciplined in following Jesus.

"Ephesians 6 says the devil's shooting fiery darts all day long into our hearts and souls, and it says the thing that can protect us from the deception of the evil one is the shield of faith. But so many people don't have the shield of faith! The shield of faith is being in Jesus Christ, loving Jesus Christ, and knowing his Word—so when a lie comes to us, we say, 'That's not true. This is what the...

Ralph offers a heartfelt plea to anyone who has responsibility for preaching and teaching, inviting them to preach and teach in a way that is more faithful to Christ and brings more people to him. Resources in this episode: "Paul and the Economy of Salvation": https://bit.ly/3f6rO6w "Priest as Prophet Booklet": https://bit.ly/3FgtIMl "A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward": https://bit.ly/3TzO0ol

This week, Ralph talks about the reality that you can't get in to heaven on somebody's else's relationship with the Lord. You can be inspired by their relationship, but you need to respond to God and have your own relationship with him. . . . You need to have the oil of the Holy Spirit in your soul. You need to have the living presence of God in your soul. And the way we do that is through faith,...

On this week's episode, Ralph dicusses the difference between being proud of our Catholic faith and being prideful in a dangerous or harmful way.

Lately, we've been reflecting on some important and timely prophecies. This week, Ralph offers some wise counsel on how we can respond to the prophetic word when it comes. 

While driving to Sacred Heart Major Seminary one day, Ralph was inspired by the beauty and vastness of the heavens and the realization that God, who created the vast reaches of space has his attention fixed on US!  To see images from the Webb telescope, visit https://webbtelescope.org/news/first-images/gallery . To see the image of the child Jesus referenced by Ralph around minute 9:04, visit...

This week, Ralph shares about his own personal journey and encourages us to be completely transformed by the lordship of Jesus in our daily lives.

This week, we are hitting repeat on one of our all-time favorite episodes where Ralph talks about how one of the functions of prophecy: to call us back to relationship with God, to call us back to remember his Word and to take this Word seriously. After a couple episodes on some historic prophecies, Ralph now shares about how we can respond to these prophecies and actually build our lives on a dep...

This week, Ralph shares a short but powerful message rooted in John 15:9-11 that we all need to hear.

We shared some of our favorite episodes in the early days of the Right Now podcast. Since those days, listenership has TRIPLED - wow!  Those who have joined us over the past two years, may have missed some great episodes, so as we finish out the summer, we are choosing some of the best of the best to share again. This week's episode was originally a follow up to episode 2, which we reprised t...

Ralph comments on a crucial choice that is set before us amid so much cultural upheaval: to love, honor and serve the Lord as our king or not.

This week, we are hitting repeat on one of our all-time favorite episodes with Ralph reflecting on a prophecy given by Fr. Michael Scanlan in 1976 and its importance and relevance today.  For a text version of Fr. Scanlan’s prophecy and Ralph’s reflections, visit the Renewal Ministries blog: https://www.renewalministries.net/wordpress/fr-michael-scanlans-amazing-prophecy-an-urgent-message-for...

This week, Ralph offers a short and sweet episode meditating on how the Lord is always and everywhere with us and thus we are never alone. 

Pete Burak sat down with Ralph Martin for another conversation tackling some important questions like, "Why are people so angry? Is there such a thing as good division? What are some tips for navigating confusion? Are you obsessed with hell?" They also begin their conversation with reflections on the overturning of Roe v. Wade. To submit questions for future conversations with Ralph, click https:/...

There is so much confusion being manifested in the life of the Church today. This week, Ralph unfolds the warnings about confusion and deception, coming from within the Church, that are found in the Sacred Scriptures.

On this week's episode, Ralph explores the scriptural passages that use the image of fire to describe God.

This week, Ralph explores some of the personal and societal implications of the Dobbs decision and the accompanying spiritual battle.

On this week's episode, Ralph describes the five foundational decisions that have shaped and anchored his life for over 40 years. His personal reflections will help you make meaningful decisions in your own life.