The Best of the Week

On The Patrick Madrid Show , listener Amari from South Bend, Indiana calls in with a classic Catholic dating dilemma: Should she marry her boyfriend even though he’s not Catholic? 🤔   She’s been with her boyfriend for over two years , and they’re talking marriage. But there’s a big issue: she wants to raise their kids Catholic, send them to Catholic school, and keep t...

On The Drew Mariani Show , Drew explores the fate of America’s most annoying-yet-sentimental coin: the penny. He brings in Dr. Michael Fuljenz , a coin expert and president of Universal Coin and Bullion, to break down the numbers, history, and inevitable demise of this little copper (well, mostly zinc) circle cluttering up your couch cushions.   🚨 Breaking News: The Penny is Bleeding M...

So, on The Patrick Madrid Show , Jodi from Las Vegas calls in with a burning question about defending the papacy. She's been chatting with her Protestant friend, and he kept throwing objections about the Catholic Church, especially about the papacy. You know, the classic stuff like, "Peter wasn’t really the rock," "The Catholic Church isn’t the true Church," and so on. Jodi, trying to...

🗺️ Saint Valentine - Episode One: Trouble in Terni   Central Italy. 257 A.D. Under a new Roman governor, the Christians of Terni face arrest and persecution for practicing their faith, and two young newlyweds are arrested for preaching in the streets. Now, what can their local bishop and friend do to save them from certain death? This is the story of St. Valentine.   🌐 Subscribe for Fre...

On The Patrick Madrid Show , a powerful and emotional call came in from Mirella: a kindergarten teacher who was fired for standing firm in her beliefs and refusing to use preferred pronouns. 😔💔 Despite losing her job, she didn’t lose her faith. And guess what helped her through it? Relevant Radio. 🙌✨   Mirella, full of gratitude (and holding back tears 😢), shared how  Papa Pat...

Alright, folks, grab a cup of coffee (or a stress ball... your call), because Doug Hinderer just recorded an episode of Marriage Unhindered that every Catholic parent needs to hear. He sits down with the brilliant Dr. Johann D'Souza to tackle a massive problem: anxiety in kids and teens.     The Anxiety Epidemic: What’s Going On? 😨📱   Doug kicks things off with some shocking...

Ever feel like your kids are being raised by TikTok instead of you ?  Well, you’re not crazy. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, an expert on digital addiction and author of Glow Kids and Digital Madness , is here to explain just how much technology is hijacking our kids' sense of identity.   📢 The Big Takeaway: Tech Is Raising Our Kids   Timmerie and Dr. Kardaras detail how kids develop...

Ever wonder why Catholics line up every February 3rd to get two crossed candles pressed against their throats? On The Inner Life , Patrick Conley sat down with Fr. Joseph Illo to unpack the history, meaning, and power of this beloved throat-blessing tradition.   Catch the entire episode about blessings here !   Meet St. Blaise: Bishop, Martyr, Throat-Healing Legend   Turns out, St....

Wow. Just wow. This episode of Family Rosary Across America was full of heartfelt prayer requests, miracles, and a whole lotta grace. 🙏💙   Fr. Rocky & Maggie were back at it again, taking calls from across the country, and let’s just say: the prayer warriors were  out in full force.   📞 Caller #1: Little Natalie (6) from Minnesota   This sweet girl asked for prayer...

Making Millions, Losing Millions, Finding Christ   On The Drew Mariani Show , Drew sits down with Peter Grandich , the former “Wall Street Whiz Kid ,” to unpack his incredible journey from financial high-flyer to a man on the brink: and ultimately, to a deeply committed Catholic. This is not your typical Wall Street success story.   🌟 The Rise: From the Bronx to Wall Street...

John Morales explores the hot topic of  Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Msgr. James Shea , president of the University of Mary . The big question: Can AI ever replace human intelligence?   Why AI Is Impressive… But Not THAT Impressive   Msgr. Shea acknowledges that AI is pretty amazing: it can sift through mountains of data in seconds, drive cars (sort of), and even chat li...

France. 1204 A.D. A secret sect of renegade Christians infiltrates the Church, taking over large portions of France: spreading heresy, confusion and death among its followers! Now, the Pope is fighting back, sending two young Spanish priests to be his messengers. Can they avert a holy war? This is the inspiring story of St. Dominic.   🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes .

Madison from Utah, who's on an amazing journey from Mormonism to Catholicism, has a Protestant friend who casually drops, "Hey, didn't Jesus have biological siblings?", and points to Mark 6:3. Oof. That’s definitely a “what do I even say to that?” moment. 🤔   Enter Patrick Madrid to save the day! 🦸‍♂️ He explains that, sure, the Bible names James, Joseph, Simon, and Jude as “brothers” of Jesus,...

Patrick gets real with Annie from Los Angeles, who’s wrestling with where she truly belongs. She grew up Catholic, but somewhere along the line, got pulled toward Protestant churches and now feels caught in between. So, she calls Patrick to help her figure it all out.   Here’s the gist:   Jesus Was Jewish: But He Built  This Church ⛪: First off, Patrick clears up that J...

Fr. Simon shared biblical wisdom that ties the Last Supper, the Cross, and ancient Jewish tradition together in a way that will help you to love the Mass even more!    The Setup: A Question from John in Jacksonville 🎙️   John calls in and asks about the significance behind the fourth cup, and Father explains the Jewish Passover tradition and how Jesus fulfills it.   The Fo...

Patrick Madrid tackled a great question that could make you scratch your head a bit!    How is it logical for God to create everything out of nothing? 🤔💭   Our buddy Anonymous Andy from Rhode Island wrote in with a serious theological puzzle. He gets that God is logical and cannot create contradictions (like a four-sided triangle or a married bachelor). Then Andy hits us with the...

Patrick Madrid shares a great little saying from Karen in Pennsylvania. Her mom used to ask her and her siblings before a trip: "Are your spiritual bank accounts full?" Now, Karen does the same with her own kids.  Simple, powerful, and convicting.   Patrick brings this up as he reflects on the heartbreaking tragedy you may have heard about: the collision between an American Airlines flig...

Alright, friends, here’s your  recap of the latest Family Rosary Across America episode with Fr. Rocky and Maggie: where the calls are touching, and yes, the family comes to pray!   📞 Callers of the Night!   1️⃣ Suzette from Arizona: The 8-Month Headache Mystery    Suzette called in with a serious prayer request: she's been dealing with a stubborn headache for EIGHT...

Okay, we need to talk. Because somewhere along the way, our culture got really messed up about motherhood and babies. Instead of celebrating new life, we act like kids are a problem to be solved. Timmerie shares her thoughts in this episode of Trending with Timmerie , and trust us: you’ll want to hear this.   Be sure to catch the whole hour !   The Pressure Is Real… And It&r...

Did St. Thomas Aquinas Just Say Hello?   Ever think a saint might just pop out of his tomb to say hi? Well, according to Fr. Joseph Johnson, that’s  exactly what happened when he led a pilgrimage to the resting place of St. Thomas Aquinas. Honestly, it’s kind of the most Aquinas thing ever. ✝️   Listen to the whole episode on St. Thomas Aquinas !   Fr. Joseph had ma...

This episode of Marriage Unhindered is a must-listen for any parent who has criticized their kid a little too harshly. Doug Hinderer is joined by his t herapist daughter , Monica Hinderer, to tackle the BIG question:   👉 How do we correct our kids’ bad behavior without damaging their self-esteem?   Catch the whole hour here !   🤦‍♂️ Why Criticism Backfires (BIG TIME...

On this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Patrick explores a topic that many Catholics might not even realize they’re accidentally messing up: how we talk about Catholics and Protestants. If you’ve ever said, “Oh, I’m Catholic, and they’re Christian,” Patrick is here to  gently (but firmly) ask you to stop doing that. 🙅‍♂️   🏰 The Big Idea: &n...

Olivia’s Question A listener named Olivia from L.A. wrote in to say that, ever since growing in her Catholic faith (thanks, Relevant Radio!), she feels  a ton of guilt . She’s wondering: Is this normal? Is this just her conscience working overtime? Patrick explains guilt like this: Think of your  conscience as a spiritual smoke detector. When there’s “fire”...

Patrick Madrid gets into a question from Emily in Maine, who’s wondering if she has to pack her bags for Rome to receive a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year.    Patrick explains that while Rome’s Holy Doors are a major focus during the Jubilee Year, you don’t actually need to fly to the Eternal City to participate. Many dioceses around the world designate their...

🗺️ St. Philip Neri - Episode One: The Stray Cat   Italy. 1533. At the height of the Italian Renaissance, life is a game of rules. A few rich and powerful families control trade, commerce, banking, and even the Church! For those who play along, power and pleasure await! But one young man wants to play by different rules. This is the story of St. Philip Neri.   🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily...