The Best of the Week

Alright, so in this Father Simon Says podcast episode, Fr. Simon tackles the big, watery question:  Was there actually a Great Flood?     🛶 So... Was There a Giant Ark with Every Animal Ever?   Fr. Simon acknowledges that flood stories show up all over ancient cultures: from Babylonian legends to theories about the Black Sea suddenly filling up like a divine bathtub overflow....

John Morales talks with Ashley Noronha , reporting straight from Rome , for the latest on Pope Francis' health.    Here’s what you need to know:   Pope Francis is still in the hospital , recovering after a pretty rough patch. Things got serious with some critical health concerns, including a mild renal failure, but good news: it’s now under control .    A blood...

Europe. 1943. As World War II rages, Axis and Allied forces vie for control of sea and sky. Despite the danger, a young Spanish engineer boards a flight bound for Rome, where he plans to meet the Pope. This journey will take him from the secret halls of the Vatican to countries around the world. But first, he must survive this flight! This is the story of Blessed Álvaro del Portillo.  ...

Meet Alyson from League City, Texas: she's a single mom with a big heart, a fierce faith, and a knack for making the most out of every dollar (even when her dad thought she was crazy for it).   👋 It all started with a bold donation. A few years back, during a pledge drive, Alyson took a financial leap of faith and donated $365 , a dollar a day, even though her budget was already razor thin....

On The Patrick Madrid Show , Brian from Missoula, Montana, called in and asked: Why do we get religious items, like prayer books or icons, blessed?     Here's what Patrick said!   What's the Purpose of Icons and Religious Images? Patrick explained that icons, Rosaries, crucifixes, and other religious items aren’t magical objects or portals to another dimension... no Stargate s...

Relevant Radio is all about "bringing Christ to the world through the media," and that includes reaching those in prison. 🕊️   👊 The Big News? Relevant Radio has teamed up with Edovo , a nonprofit that provides digital education tools in prisons, to make Catholic content accessible to  over 1,100 correctional facilities across the U.S. 🎉   Here’s how it works:   In...

Patrick gets into a topic that often flies under the radar in pro-life conversations, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and why, as a pro-life community, we can’t afford to stay silent about it.   Check out more conversation about this important issue.   Hour 1   Hour 2   Hour 3   Here’s the gist:   💔 Why IVF Is a Moral Minefield   Countless embryos (aka...

This episode of Family Rosary Across America was extra special. It was from Ave Maria University in sunny Florida! ☀️🌴 Father Rocky was joined by Bishop Frank Dewane of the Diocese of Venice, and together they led a beautiful Rosary, surrounded by students, staff, and locals, all united in prayer. 🕊️💖   🙏🏼 Prayer Intentions? You bet!   Jessica from Ave Maria prayed for those wor...

Timmerie brings up a sensitive but crucial topic:  why IVF isn’t the hopeful solution it’s often made out to be . 🙏💡   💡 The Heart of the Issue:   Timmerie tells you about a real-life story: a Catholic couple who struggled with 10 years of infertility . They were tempted by IVF but chose to trust God's plan instead of using third-party reproductive tech. The good news...

🎧 "Should She Go? The High School Overnight Dilemma" 💭🏡   In this episode of Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer and his therapist daughter Monica get into a sticky parenting conundrum that came straight from a listener’s inbox. And it’s one that probably makes every Catholic parent squirm just a little. 😬   You can listen to the whole episode here !   💌 The Email D...

Can you believe it? Even The New York Times: yep, that New York Times... published an investigation calling out Planned Parenthood’s shocking negligence and dark underbelly. In this episode of  Trending, Timmerie chats with Dr. Ingrid Skop, an OB-GYN and VP at the Charlotte Lozier Institute , detailing this bombshell report.  🚨 Major Red Flags Revealed: Botched Abortions: A woman...

Spending time with Patrick Madrid every day? " How sweet it is!" 🍯 He kicks off this podcast episode with a simple request: " Tell your friends about the show!" Seriously, spread the word like a good Catholic evangelist. 📲📢   Now, for the Main Event: Is it OK to Hate the Devil?     Julian from San Jose calls in with a question from his son, Nico (who, by the way, sounds like a gr...

Patrick Conley and Fr. Dave Heney take on a tough but crucial topic: assisted suicide . If you’ve ever wondered why the Catholic Church stands firmly against it: even when suffering is involved, this podcast episode lays it all out with clarity, compassion, and a good dose of wisdom.   Be sure to check out the whole episode !   🛑 Assisted Suicide: Why Not?   Fr. Dave explains...

Fr. Simon did not hold back on this one. In this episode of Father Simon Says , he reflects on why genocide keeps happening throughout history.   Genocide: A Feature (Not a Bug) of Fallen Humanity?   Fr. Simon starts off with a letter from a listener, Peter, about the Holocaust. Right away, he makes it clear: denying the Holocaust is nonsense. He knows people who were there. Then he expa...

England. 1066 A.D. As word of the king’s illness spreads, factions at home and abroad prepare to seize the crown. Caught in the middle are the king’s own children, including his eldest daughter, the princess. Can she and her family be safe in England now? Or must they flee to other lands? This is the adventure of St. Margaret of Scotland.   🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes .&n...

Patrick Madrid reads a letter from  Lisa , a 58-year-old woman who’s been homeless for eight years and is struggling to find her way back to the Catholic Church. Her story is raw, heartbreaking, and full of desperation, but also full of  hope.   Lisa’s Story: A Struggle for Survival & Faith   Lisa grew up Catholic but, in a desperate situation, ended up joining...

This conversation between Drew Mariani and Ross Douthat is a fascinating discussion about whether faith is making a comeback, or if we’re just hitting rock bottom and looking up. Here's a link to the whole conversation with Ross .  🔥 The Big Idea: Douthat, a Catholic columnist for  The New York Times , has spent years writing about religion’s decline in the West. Now, he&rsq...

St. Valentine’s Day has turned into a Hallmark explosion of chocolates, flowers, and cringey teddy bears. But the man behind it was a t otal legend. Forget Cupid: St. Valentine was a priest who literally risked everything to defend sacramental marriage.   Who Was St. Valentine?   St. Valentine was a hardcore Catholic rebel. In the 3rd century, Emperor Claudius II was out here...

💘 Valentine’s Day might be all about chocolates and roses, but John Morales took it deeper on Morning Air with Doug Hinderer, host of Marriage Unhindered on Relevant Radio. Doug just released his new book, Rekindled Hearts: A Spiritual Journey to Marital Healing , which you can grab in the new Relevant Radio store!   💔 Struggling in Marriage? You’re Not Alone.   John and Do...

Fr. Rocky and Maggie were back for another heartfelt night of prayer with  Family Rosary Across America. As always, it felt like a big family gathering. Fr. Rocky was in sunny Florida ☀️, while Maggie was holding down the fort in Chicago. Thanks to the magic of technology (and some rockstar engineers 🎧), they sounded like they were right next door!   First up, 11-year-old Haley from Pen...

Alright, let’s talk about the ridiculous term "geriatric mom": because, seriously, what kind of backhanded nonsense is that? Timmerie brings up this fear-mongering myth that pressures women: even Catholic, pro-life women, into believing that having babies past 35 is some kind of medical disaster. It’s not !   📊 The Science No One Talks About   Timmerie stumbled upon peer-rev...

Should we take it literally? Is the Big Bang heresy? And what’s up with the number seven ? Let’s explore with Fr. Richard Simon.   📖 Literal or Not? Yes… and No.   Some people say, “If the Bible says 7 days, then it’s 7 literal 24-hour days.” Others say, “It’s all just a myth!” Fr. Simon says  both extremes are missing the poin...

This episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley and Fr. Rob Kroll can give you so much inspiration! It's about hope , despair , and how both are actual choices, not just feelings.    Be sure to hear the whole episode ! Wait… Despair Is a Choice?   Yep! Fr. Rob explains this using St. Thomas Aquinas' wisdom:   Despair = Losing hope completely, thinking you’re bey...

If you love coffee and supporting a great cause, this Morning Air episode with John Morales and Brad Fassbender is for you.    John, a true coffee enthusiast, was buzzing with excitement over Guadalupe Gold Coffee , the official brew of Relevant Radio . ☕✨ This is coffee with a mission , sourced from small family farms in Nicaragua through Guadalupe Roastery , Brad’s Catholi...

Need hope in your marriage? You can grab a copy of Doug Hinderer's book called  Rekindled Hearts in the new Relevant Radio store!   Marriage is beautiful, but let’s be real: it can also be HARD. Like, “Wait, why did no one warn me about this?” kind of hard. That’s exactly what Doug Hinderer talks about in this episode of Marriage Unhindered , alongside the powerho...