The Best of the Week

Life can be stressful, and maybe you feel like you're at the end of your rope. Now is the time to lean on help from the Holy Spirit!    Timmerie shared some solid wisdom about the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, specifically Peace and Patience, and she talked about why these two are vital if you want to keep your sanity and grow in holiness.      Timmere's Take on Peace: ...

If you’ve ever felt lost or frustrated about infertility treatments, this is the conversation for you . Doug Hinderer sits down with Sister Renée Mirkes, OSF, PhD , to talk about NaPro Technology: a Church-approved, medically sound, and morally ethical alternative to IVF. It actually treats the root cause of infertility instead of just bypassing it.    So, What is NaPro Tech...

On The Family Rosary Across America , Fr. Rocky and Maggie join you in prayer, hope, and a few surprises from young callers. 12-year-old Francis from Phoenix calls in with incredible news: his little brother Vincent, who had been in the hospital, is now completely healed – no brain damage, no lasting effects, nothing. His family had been praying a novena to Blessed Michael McGivney, and on t...

This episode of The Drew Mariani Show was a rollercoaster of heartbreak, hope, and hard truths about marriage, infidelity, and the spiritual battle behind it all. Drew sat down with marriage therapist Doug Hinderer to unpack why infidelity is rampant today and whether marriages can heal after betrayal. Don't forget to listen to Doug's show called Marriage Unhindered right here on Relevant Radio! &...

Wait… Weren’t the Apostles Married? 🤔   Yep! In fact, Scripture mentions that the apostles brought their wives along as they traveled. Here’s where it gets confusing: Did they continue, uh… being married after Pentecost? Some people believe they took a vow of celibacy, but Fr. Simon isn't convinced they did.   Fast forward a few centuries, and we see a  sp...

Patrick Madrid explains why Purgatory is actually a very biblical doctrine, even though the word itself isn’t spelled out in Scripture (kind of like the word "Trinity"... but we all believe in that, right?). Step 1: Bible Alone? Not So Fast! 📖🚫 Patrick starts by calling out the big assumption that everything has to be proven from the Bible alone ( Sola Scriptura ).  👉 That idea is ac...

This episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley hit hard... especially if you’ve ever gone down a TikTok rabbit hole or been a little too particular about your morning coffee.   Patrick sat down with Fr. Carter Griffin to talk about gluttony , but surprise! It’s not just about overeating. Turns out, St. Thomas Aquinas had a whole breakdown of different types of gluttony, and so...

On The Patrick Madrid Show , Cyra from Alberta called in with a tough but crucial question: who should she and her husband pick as legal guardians for their kids in their will? 😬 Her top choice is her sister and brother-in-law: loving, family-oriented, and nearby. But there was a hitch: they’re not practicing Catholics.   Her husband, Sebastian, was especially concerned that if their k...

🗺️St. Patrick of Ireland: Episode One: A Reckless Youth   Britannia, 402 AD. Christian Rome has established an outpost in Britain, but it is attacked by Pagan slave traders daily. One rebellious Briton, rejecting his parents' faith, plunges himself into dangers he could never have imagined. This is the story of St. Patrick.   🌐Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes .

So, Patrick Madrid talks about an important distinction that sometimes gets people confused: divine revelation versus private revelation . Think of divine revelation as the non-negotiables — what God has revealed through Scripture 📖 and apostolic tradition ✝️. This is mandatory for us Catholics. You can’t pick and choose. You’re obligated to believe and obey it all because it&rs...

Fr. Richard Simon gets into the classic debate between faith and works, addressing what St. Paul meant by "works of the law." A lot of people think there's a contradiction between St. Paul and St. James. St. Paul says we’re saved by grace through faith , while St. James insists that faith without works is dead . What gives?   Fr. Simon clears it up: When St. Paul talks about "works" not...

Let’s talk Lent: that 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that leads up to Easter. W hy do we do it? Is it just some ancient Catholic diet plan? John Morales and Catholic apologist William Albrecht explore the biblical and historical roots of Lenten fasting in this Morning Air episode. 🔥     📖 Fasting in the Bible: Not Just a New Testament Thing   Fasting is all...

Ever wondered how Adam and Eve, who were literally created immaculate, could mess up so badly... while Mary, also immaculately conceived, never sinned? That’s exactly what Patrick Madrid unpacks in this episode, and it’s a game-changer.   The Adam & Eve Problem 🍎   Adam and Eve had it all: perfectly clear intellects, mastery over their desires, and none of the messy temp...

Drew and Dr. Joseph Capizzi addressed a major moral headache for modern Christians:  Should we be supporting massive corporations like Amazon, Walmart, and Apple? Or are we just feeding a beast that crushes small businesses, mistreats workers, and funds causes that oppose our beliefs? 😬 Catch the whole hour of conversation and insight  here .  The Convenience vs. Conscience Battle...

Timmerie explores what actually brings women joy, and it’s NOT what modern feminism is selling.   The Big Lie: “Empowerment” Through Motherhood Rejection 🚫👶   International Women’s Day rolls around, and social media is flooded with the same old messaging: women are "empowered" by abortion, contraception, surrogacy, and even daycare. Timmerie argues that these ar...

This episode of Family Rosary Across America with Fr. Rocky and Maggie had all the good stuff: prayers, community, and even a surprise roadside encounter!   🚴‍♂️ Fr. Rocky’s Florida Adventure   So, picture this: Fr. Rocky was casually biking through sunny Florida, sporting his Relevant Radio jersey like a Catholic Tour de France contender. Suddenly, a car rolled up beside him....

Doug Hinderer and his daughter Monica (both therapists) just shared some solid wisdom on anxiety in marriage and parenting.    Be sure to check out the full podcast hour !   Key Points from the Episode:   🧠 Anxiety is Contagious:  If you're an anxious parent, your kids are likely picking up on it. So, model healthy anxiety management: like deep breaths, shifting your mind...

Patrick Conley sits down with Fr. Bobby Blood to talk about how we’re the ones who make things complicated, not God.   Be sure to check out the full hour of conversation and insight.    The Heart of Simplicity ❤️   Fr. Bobby reminds us that simplicity is about  removing the unnecessary clutter . Jesus praised people without duplicity: those who were the same inside a...

The Drew Mariani Show just shared some  major spiritual news. Drew sat down with Susan Tassone (a.k.a. "The Purgatory Lady"🔥) to talk about something you will not hear anywhere else:   The Rare "Double" Plenary Indulgence   You’ve probably heard about plenary indulgences before: those incredible gifts from the Church that wipe out the temporal punishment for sins already forg...

Fr. Simon talked about repentance , but not in the “feel bad and say sorry” way we usually think of it. Instead, he looked at the Greek word metanoia, which means “a new understanding", and showed how real repentance is about seeing things as God sees them .   1️⃣ Repentance is about a mind shift , not just willpower.   Fr. Simon shared a personal story about how he qui...

Okay, this was an important one on The Patrick Madrid Show . Molly from Tampa called in with an admission:  she secretly baptized her niece and nephew because their parents weren’t raising them Catholic. Now she’s wondering: Does she need to go to confession ?   L et’s unpack it.     Right Intentions, Wrong Move 😬   Patrick immediately reassured Mol...

If you're looking for a way to supercharge your Lenten journey, Fr. Chris DiTomo has a simple yet powerful suggestion: Pray the Stations of the Cross . He joined Glen Lewerenz on Morning Air to talk about why this devotion is a game-changer for Lent.     Lent = A Journey, Not Just a Checklist 🛤️   Fr. Chris pointed out that Catholics love processions ; we're always moving in worship...

The Roman Empire. 326 A.D. 80-year-old Empress Helena is the most powerful woman in the Roman Empire. She’s on a quest to find the True Cross. But first, she must come to terms with the memories that haunt her. This is the story of St. Helena.    🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes.

Okay, so you gave up chocolate (or coffee, or Instagram 😬) for Lent, and now you’re wondering… do Sundays count? And also, when does Lent actually end ? (Because let’s be honest, we’re all eyeing the Easter feast.)   Patrick tackled both of these questions, and here’s the deal:   When Does Lent Officially End?   Lent starts on  Ash Wednesday and...

Ever thought about giving up worry for Lent? Sounds impossible, right? But that’s exactly what Gary Zimak is challenging us to do. He sat down with John Morales on Morning Air to talk about how to actually surrender our anxiety to God, and why we  need to.   Gary knows what he’s talking about because he’s been there . He’s battled anxiety himself, so he’s no...