The Best of the Week

If you missed the exclusive coverage of the March for Life on  Morning Air , get caught up here!   Kristan Hawkins: Boots on the Ground in D.C. 🥾   Kristan, the president of Students for Life of America , joined live while zipping up her boots to march in the cold. She shared this:   President Trump pardoned 23 pro-lifers . Kristan had been persistent about these pardons, text...

On The Patrick Madrid Show , Jessica from California, (not Catholic yet but going through RCIA), asks Patrick if she can get a blessing from a priest during Communion even though she’s not Catholic. Patrick's response? Yes! 🙌   Basically, he explains that anyone, Catholic or not, can receive a blessing from a priest. It's not like there’s a "Catholics only" line for blessings! Even priests walkin...

This episode of Morning Air brought all the 🔥 energy of the March for Life 2025 straight to your ears! John Morales sat down with Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America , who joined from the streets of Washington, D.C., to give us the inside scoop. 🔥👶   Kristan emphasized that the work is far from over. Overturning Roe was just the beginning; now, the focus is on: &nbsp...

Fr. Simon spoke truth in this episode, comparing abortion to slavery and calling it the greatest evil of our time.     The Civil War, Slavery, and the Pro-Life Fight   Fr. Simon admits he’s a Civil War buff and draws some  pretty remarkable parallels between the fight to end slavery and today’s battle against abortion. Here’s his argument:   Back in...

Welcome to Family Rosary Across America , where you'll hear a rollercoaster of emotions, heartfelt prayers, and God's love in action, led by Fr. Rocky and his co-host Maggie.    Here are the highlights:   🆕 New Stations, New Faces, Same Faithful Family   Big shoutout to El Paso, TX! Relevant Radio just launched a new station in your area 🎉Welcome aboard! Maggie was extra pump...

This episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley is worth the listen, as Patrick and Fr. Matthew Widder unpack what fortitude really is and how it can help us face life’s toughest battles. 🛑👀   You can catch the whole hour here!   (Note that some of what's discussed in this clip may not be suitable for sensitive ears.)    What Even Is Fortitude? 🤔   Father remin...

Hey, married (or about-to-be-married) Catholic power couples! If you’ve ever wondered, “How can I make my spouse feel like the safest person in the world?” or maybe caught yourself revealing one of their quirks to your friends and instantly regretting it ( oops ), Doug Hinderer’s podcast episode from Marriage Unhindered is for YOU. 👇 Be sure to catch the whole hour for all...

Trending with Timmerie just delivered some fantastic updates on the gender debate: and there’s hope on the horizon ! 🎉   Timmerie is buzzing about how the conversation around gender is shifting across the U.S., even in places like California (yes, California!). Parents’ rights, teachers’ freedoms, and the truth about our God-given identity as male and female are gaining tra...

Drew Mariani explores the world of AI and how it’s messing with how we think about death, grieving, and what comes after . He chats with Fr. Philip Larrey, a philosophy professor, to unpack whether creating "digital versions" of deceased loved ones is the future... or just plain creepy.    💻🧠 AI at Funerals?! Yep, It’s a Thing   Imagine this: you’re at a fun...

Fr. Simon brought the heat today in  Father Simon Says ! It’s all about the Holy Spirit: how we discern His work in our lives and why it’s NOT just about feeling warm and fuzzy inside.     Word Moment: Charismata, Diakonia, and Haris   Fr. Simon explained some Greek words from yesterday’s second reading (yep, he’s got a thing for languages):  ...

The city of Dijon. France. 1579. The Protestant Reformation has caused deep divisions between French Catholics and their Calvinist countrymen, known as “the Huguenots.” In one prominent Catholic family, a 7-year-old girl has surprisingly strong opinions on the matter. This is the story of St. Jane de Chantal.   Catch more episodes here !

Relevant Radio’s Morning Air just blessed us with a powerhouse episode featuring the legendary Lou Holtz! If you missed it, don’t worry: here’s the scoop:   🏟️ Game Day: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State   John Morales kicked things off hyping up tonight’s College Football National Championship showdown between Notre Dame (ranked #7) and Ohio State (ranked #8) . The stake...

On this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , we had Will calling in from Jacksonville with a super important question. He'd been listening to a previous episode where a woman was worried that her husband, who left the Catholic Church for a non-denominational one, might not make it to heaven. Patrick didn’t sugarcoat it; he explained that knowingly leaving the Church is a serious sin, and if someon...

On this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , a caller named Elizabeth asked something super interesting and, let’s be honest, something many of us have never heard before: Did Mary's parents, St. Anne and St. Joachim, have a miraculous pregnancy? 🍼   Elizabeth mentioned that in a class, the instructor claimed that St. Anne was barren or old, and that St. Joachim was living in a cave like a hermit...

Samantha from Ohio shared her struggle with a deeply personal family issue: her brother, who now claims to be a "trans woman," and the challenge of lovingly but firmly setting boundaries for the sake of her young daughters' innocence. Patrick's advice? Classic Madrid: truthful, compassionate, and anchored in Catholic teaching. Here's the recap👇:   The Situation:   Samantha, a busy mom o...

Alright, friends, here’s the gist of Patrick Madrid’s conversation with Ken from Wisconsin about Confirmation sponsors : do they really need to be in good standing with the Church?   What’s the Job of a Sponsor Anyway?   Patrick says to think of a Confirmation sponsor (or a godparent) as a spiritual guide . They’re supposed to help the person they’re sponsor...

Patrick Madrid explains the idea of infinite regression: basically, the concept of an endless chain of causes, and how it points to the existence of God.    🚂  The Train Analogy :   Imagine you're sitting at a train crossing, waiting for the world's longest train to pass. Car after car zooms by. Each train car is being pulled by the one in front of it, but NONE of these cars a...

This Trending with Timmerie episode featuring Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump Media was the ultimate pep talk for anyone trying to level up their fitness routine in the new year. Sal brought the goods with  practical, science-backed hacks to take your workouts and overall health to the next level: no burnout required. 👇 These are simply tips to consider and be sure to consult your doctor!&nbsp...

Patrick Conley sat down with  Fr. Ramil Fajardo, a priest from the Archdiocese of Chicago, Tribunal Judge, and liturgy expert, to tackle one of the heaviest and most misunderstood topics out there:  divorce . It’s raw, real, and full of truth with a capital "T."   Check out the full hour of discussion !   📊 The Reality Check: Marriage is Hard, Divorce Hurts   Did yo...

This episode of Morning Air explores the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan 18–25), and wow, it’s a beautiful reminder of our shared mission as Christians. John Morales and Fr. James Kubicki talked about this with passion and practicality, making it clear why this week is such a big deal.    So, What’s the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity?   Think of it as a...

Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: this podcast episode of  Marriage Unhindered wasn’t really about pugs (although they are ridiculously snorty little creatures). It was about choices, respect, and why living together before marriage is a spiritual and emotional train wreck . 🚨   Here’s the gist from Doug Hinderer:   The Drama: Dogs, Tears, and Disres...

In this episode of Father Simon Says , Fr. Richard Simon explores Hebrews 1:14 to unpack the fascinating concept of ministering angels: those heavenly helpers who are all about service. And he’s not just talking about fluttery, Hallmark-style angels playing harps. Nope, these angels are all business.    "Ministering Angels": What's in a Name?   The Greek word for "ministering"...

Okay, y’all, let’s get real about Catholic adulting . On a recent episode of The Drew Mariani Show , Drew sat down with Preston Allex, Relevant Radio’s CFO, to chat about something we all love to procrastinate on: making a will .    🔑 The Big Idea   Relevant Radio has created CatholicLegacy.com , a totally FREE platform to help you create a will. That’s righ...

On this episode of Family Rosary Across America , Fr. Rocky and Maggie got real about faith in tough times. 😢   🎙️ Fr. Rocky opened with a powerful call to prayer, asking listeners from coast to coast to join in praying for the end of the California wildfires. He specifically mentioned invoking the intercession of Our Lady of Champion , reminding us how she miraculously helped stop the 1871...

Drew Mariani and Msgr. Charles Pope just took a  mind-blowing journey into the mystery of time on the Drew Mariani Show. This conversation was like a mashup of theology, philosophy, and quantum physics, but in a way that actually makes sense! 🕰️✨   Get the whole episode here !   🕰️ So... What Is Time, Anyway?   Msgr. Pope kicked things off by admitting: yeah,  time is wei...