The Best of the Week

On  Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer speaks with an unforgettable caller named Vito from Bloomfield, New Jersey , who shares a love story that rivals any movie or novel – because it’s real, enduring, and rooted in faith. It All Began at Age Six Vito and his future wife grew up in the same home – his family on the second floor, hers on the first. From the day they met, the...

Image via Riccardo De Luca - Update / Shutterstock. White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel, and the world rejoiced. Habemus Papam! The Church had a new shepherd: Pope Leo XIV , the first American Pope . For Catholics across the United States, it was more than a moment in Vatican history. It felt personal. The son of a working-class family from Dolton, Illinois , Pope Leo’s story reminds u...

Many Catholics have wondered why, at most Masses, the congregation receives only the consecrated Host, and not the Precious Blood? In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Patrick unpacks the theology behind this practice and clears up one of the most common misconceptions about Holy Communion. He explains that during the Last Supper, Jesus shared both His Body and Blood with the Apostles beca...

In this unforgettable episode of Trending with Timmerie ,  Timmerie Geagea sits down with Sara Huff , once known as the most influential feminist in Brazil , to share her dramatic and faith-filled journey from radical feminism to freedom in Christ. Sara recounts how, as a young woman from a broken home, she was recruited into a Soviet-trained feminist network . This group targeted vulnerable...

On this powerful episode of  Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer welcomes Catholic author Leila Miller to discuss a topic most people avoid:  divorce and what happens when one spouse wants to stay faithful, but the other walks away. You can listen to the entire episode here . Leila explains that her mission began after she gathered the voices of adult children of divorce – a group...

In September, Cardinal Blase Cupich announced that the Archdiocese of Chicago would be giving a Senator Dick Durbin a lifetime achievement award at their Keep Hope Alive celebration on November 3rd. Cardinal Cupich stated that the award was being presented to Senator Durbin for his work in immigration, but many responded by pointing out that he also has a long history of supporting legislation pro...

Patrick Conley and Fr. Marcel Taillon tackle a common question among Catholics: is it okay to attend the Saturday vigil Mass just so you can enjoy recreation on Sunday?  Father Taillon explains that yes, the Saturday evening vigil does fulfill the Sunday obligation – the readings and prayers are the same as Sunday’s Mass. However, he challenges you to remember the deeper meaning o...

Join Fr. Rocky and Maggie for a powerful night of prayer on The Family Rosary Across America .  One caller, Robert from Texas, asks for prayers for his twin brother Richard, who’s in the ICU battling pneumonia and lung cancer complications. Another, Lupe from Colorado, calls back with joyful news – a young mother named Renee, once told she might lose her baby and uterus, came thro...

On Morning Air ,  Glen Lewerenz sits down with Catholic wife, mom, and pro-life advocate Angela Erickson to explore something many Christians struggle with – how to talk to someone you disagree with . From politics to faith, Angela says the goal isn’t to “win” an argument, but to win a soul . She calls this approach relational apologetics – sharing truth through...

Image via crbellette / Shutterstock. In this powerful episode of Father Simon Says , Fr. Richard Simon explores what it truly means to justify yourself before God , drawing insight from the Parable of the Good Samaritan. When the scholar of the law tries to “justify himself” before Jesus, Fr. Simon explains that the word justify comes from the Greek dikaios , meaning “to be made...

On this podcast clip of  The Inner Life , Patrick Conley speaks with Fr. John Gordon of the Archdiocese of Newark about how to manage emotions when life’s daily frustrations hit hard. You can listen to the entire episode here .  Fr. Gordon explains that emotions themselves aren’t sinful – they’re part of being human. The problem comes when we let them lead us. Usi...

Image via AM113 / Shutterstock. On The Drew Mariani Show , Drew sits down with Barb Ernster , spokesperson for the World Apostolate of Fatima , to talk about one of the most powerful yet often forgotten requests of the Blessed Mother – the  First Saturday Devotion . It’s a devotion that Our Lady called “essential for peace in the world and for the salvation of souls.”...

Ellen emailed Patrick and asked: " Is it wrong to name my guardian angel? " The Short Answer: Patrick says, “No, don’t name your guardian angel,” because the Church actually says not to. Why not? Angels are   right below God in the order of creation, way above us humans. They have authority over us, not the other way around. Your guardian angel is like your heavenly bodyguar...

Every Catholic has probably faced the question at some point: “Didn’t Jesus say, ‘Call no man father’?” It often comes from well-meaning Protestant friends or even skeptics who think Catholics are ignoring Scripture when they address priests as Father . Fr. Richard Simon offers a clear, biblical explanation that goes beyond the soundbite. His response also sheds light...

On The Patrick Madrid Show , Vivian from Orange County calls in to ask a question many Catholic parents face: What should I do when my kids start dating non-Catholics? Vivian explains that she has three children – one son engaged to a Catholic, another dating someone outside the faith, and a daughter in a relationship with a young man from a different Christian background. While the relation...

Image via Kiev. Victor / Shutterstock. In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Patrick takes on a question many Catholics face: Why does the Catholic Church have so much wealth when there are so many poor in the world? Patrick explains that most of the Church’s great buildings and treasures – like St. Peter’s Basilica or the Vatican Museums – were built and donated cen...

Image via TY Lim / Shutterstock. On The Patrick Madrid Show , Patrick and producer Cyrus unpack why the hashtag “Cancel Netflix” is making waves again. This time, the controversy centers on Dead End: Paranormal Park , an animated series with a transgender lead character that looks and feels like it’s made for kids as young as seven. Patrick and Cyrus warn that this kind of messag...

Disclaimer: This article is a summary of a podcast conversation and the views belong to the guest. It is not medical advice. Talk with your pediatrician or clinician about care after antibiotics, especially for infants.  Timmerie welcomes Joette Calabrese , a homeopath with 38 years of practice and more than 10,000 cases. Timmerie shares her newborn’s NICU stay for meconium pneumonia an...

In this moving episode of Father Simon Says , Fr. Richard Simon takes a call from Emma in the Bay Area, who recently discovered that her parents had aborted her sibling decades ago. Struggling with grief, forgiveness, and questions about generational sin, Emma asks how to pray through this wound. Fr. Simon leads her in a powerful prayer – entrusting the child to Jesus, asking for forgiveness...

When it comes to building a strong marriage, sometimes the best wisdom doesn’t come from books or experts – it comes from the men who have lived it. In this episode of  Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer shares advice gathered from husbands who have been married for 40, 50, even 60+ years. Their insights are simple, practical, and deeply rooted in both love and faith. If you want...

On this episode of Family Rosary Across America , the Relevant Radio family comes together to lift up powerful intentions in prayer. Ten-year-old Rosie from Irving, Texas, calls in with a moving request for her Aunt Susie, who has passed away and whose birthday would have been the following day. We pray for her soul and all the faithfully departed.  We also hear from siblings London (8) and L...

 Image of St. Augustine Church built by Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli in Wisconsin On The Drew Mariani Show , Drew sits down with friend and fellow pilgrim Linda Schoemann to spotlight a little-known but extraordinary figure in American Catholic history: Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli . Many believe this humble frontier priest is destined for canonization. A Missionary from Milan Venerable Mazzuchelli...

On The Patrick Madrid Show , 11-year-old Walter from Orlando calls in to share how being an altar server has helped him grow closer to Jesus. He talks about his favorite parts of serving – ringing the bells, carrying incense, and bringing the water and wine to the priest – and explains how those moments help him believe in the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Walter even says...

Scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok often starts with good intentions – staying connected, laughing at a reel, or finding inspiration. But all too often, it ends with wasted hours, anxiety, or distraction from what matters most. On  Morning Air , John Morales speaks with Catholic author and speaker Danielle Bean about how to take back control of social media and “sanc...

On Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer unpacks Pope Leo’s recent audience on forgiveness and shows how the Pope’s teaching speaks directly to husbands and wives. You can listen to the entire episode here . Pope Leo recalled one of the most striking moments in the Gospels: during the Last Supper, Jesus extended a morsel of food to Judas. The Pope called this act “ love’s las...