The Best of the Week

Do you get bored or distracted while praying the Rosary? Do friends try to convince you that you're praying meaningless prayers? In this podcast episode, Patrick Madrid explained how the Rosary is basically a Bible study on beads. 🎯    📿 The Rosary = A Deep Dive into the Life of Jesus   The Rosary is not just repetitive prayers: it's a meditation on the  entire life of C...

John Morales brought on Fr. Marcel Taillon to help us process the gut-wrenching wildfires tearing through Southern California. Whole neighborhoods, schools, and even Catholic churches have been reduced to ashes. It’s the kind of devastation that makes you stop and ask: "God... where are You in all this?" 😔   Fr. Taillon didn't sugarcoat it: what’s happening is heartbreaking. Peop...

Avila, Spain. 1529. A smart, wealthy, and popular young girl faces a choice about who she will become. Will she follow her fashionable friends and their love of parties, romance, and intrigue…or will she listen to the deepest longings of her heart? This is the story of St. Teresa of Avila.    Catch more episodes  here !

So, here's some encouraging news you'll want to know: More people are going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation!  John Morales sat down with Laura DeMaria, a Catholic writer and revert to the faith, who brought this exciting news.   A recent poll showed a huge jump in confession attendance. In 2022, only 28% of Catholics were meeting the annual minimum of going once a year. Fast forward to now, and...

Patrick Madrid’s show got a little extra dose of sweetness when 7-year-old Camilla called in from California to ask a deep question: “What is an angel and how are they made?”    Patrick jumped right in, explaining to Camilla (and all of us listening!) that angels are  pure spirits: think super smart, super strong beings that don’t need to sleep, eat, or even take a break. They’re kind of like us i...

Patrick tackled a BIG question from Jay in California: If God is perfect and sinless, how can He create beings (like the devil or us) that sin? 💭   Here’s what Patrick explained:   1️⃣ God Can’t Contradict His Nature   God is all-good, all-knowing, and perfect . He can’t act in a way that goes against His nature: like creating a  square circle or a rock so he...

On this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Patrick took a powerful call from Frank in Pasadena . Frank, the  Grand Knight of his local Knights of Columbus council, called in to share how the wildfires tearing through Southern California have left his community in shambles . 😢   📞 Frank’s Story: Raw and Real:   At least six of his fellow Knights have lost their homes . Comp...

In this episode of  The Family Rosary Across America , Fr. Rocky hosted a special broadcast from the  SEEK 2025 Conference in Salt Lake City, and guess who joined him? The inspiring Msgr. James Shea , President of the University of Mary!    📿 Rosary Time with a Twist! The episode showcased prayer in action , with real people sharing vulnerable, heartfelt intentions right from...

In this episode of  The Inner Life , Patrick Conley sits down with Fr. Kris Stubna to talk about the significance of the Most Holy Name of Jesus . 🎧 Missed the show? You can catch the full episode here !   🎙️ Patrick kicks things off with a fun personal story about naming his bulldog  Bingley (yes, from Pride and Prejudice: classy move, Patrick). This led perfectly into a conversat...

Fr. Richard Simon is back with an explanation of agape love that’ll make you rethink what love really means.  It’s not about warm fuzzies or rom-com butterflies.   🎭 Greek Words for Love: It’s Not Just "I Love Ice Cream"   Fr. Simon breaks down the different kinds of love in Greek (yes, the Bible’s original language matters!):   Philia: Mutual frie...

On The Drew Mariani Show , Drew sat down with sleep expert Dr. Lou Tartaglia , and let's just say: your sleep habits (or lack thereof) might be more important than you think!    👉 Daylight Saving Time Drama: Former President Trump recently said he wants to nix daylight saving time. Senator Marco Rubio has a bill (The Sunshine Protection Act) to keep daylight saving all year. But the Ame...

Doug Hinderer has some solid New Year's resolutions to fireproof your marriage. This episode was all about practical , doable steps to keep your relationship strong, fun, and maybe even a little romantic. Check out the full hour!   📵 1. Screen-Free Meals (and Bedrooms!)   Doug hits hard on the epidemic of "phubbing" (that’s phone-snubbing your spouse during quality time). Tur...

On the Epiphany edition of Trending , Timmerie and Fr. Tim Grumbach talk about the Three Wise Men and their epic journey following the star to baby Jesus. 🌟👑   Here’s the gist:   🎁 The Magi Were Saints?! Timmerie’s 4-year-old daughter is obsessed with the Three Wise Men (like, all-year-round-can’t-let-go-of-the-book obsessed). Turns out, the Magi are actually saints...

Glen Lewerenz welcomed Kim Morgan, a Catholic wife, mom, and licensed clinical social worker, to chat about the irresistible beauty of the Catholic Church, and how it might just be the thing that keeps people coming back. ✨   Beauty Is Evangelization! Kim shared about how beauty in the Church isn't just extra fluff. It's  intentional . Think: stained glass, the scent of incense, the fli...

Patrick Madrid just hit on something that’s been affecting a lot of us parents. He’s talking about how so many young people these days are, well, stuck . You know the ones: adults in age but still clinging to mom and dad like it’s a Netflix subscription. 😅 Here’s the scoop:   The Big Stat That’ll Make You Gulp 🤔   Patrick shared this: About  25% of Ge...

Pietrelcina, Italy. 1902. As a young man embarks on his journey to become a Capuchin monk, he encounters a series of unexpected trials that test his faith. Amidst the serene sounds of his hometown, whispers and warnings loom large. Will his steadfast spirit withstand the challenges ahead? This is the story of St. Padre Pio.   Check out more episodes here !

Joseph: a Catholic who's been away from the Church, writes in with a big question: he’s ready to come back to his faith, but his Protestant wife isn’t on board. He wants to know how to tackle her questions and if their wedding (done by her non-denominational dad, who’s an online-ordained minister) needs to be “blessed” by the Church so he can receive the Eucharist. Let’s just say Patrick is here f...

Karen from Oregon had a heavy question weighing on her heart: If someone leaves the Catholic Church to become Protestant, is it a sin? 💭 She turned to Fr. Richard Simon for some clarity, and honestly, this is a question a lot of people wrestle with. So, let’s talk.   Karen’s Story   Karen’s journey is super relatable . Raised Protestant, she became Catholic in 1965 but...

Welcome to “ Marriage Unhindered ” with Doug Hinderer: where real love meets divine purpose! ❤️💒 Whether your marriage feels like a fairytale or a bit of a fixer-upper, this show is here to remind you: " Your marriage doesn’t have to be perfect to be holy and wonderful."   📲 Let’s Stay Connected!   Catch up on past episodes or check out Doug’s Marriage Tun...

We get it: this is a super emotional topic for so many of us. You’re staring at those sweet grandbaby cheeks (or your adorable nieces and nephews!) and thinking, "I just want to make sure they’re with Jesus forever!" But… is secretly baptizing them the right move? 🤔 Msgr. Brian Bransfield is here to give his thoughts .   When Your Heart Aches for Their Souls 💔   You&...

Maybe you've been there. You start to pray a Rosary or Chaplet but then you soon fall asleep and start to snooze. Was your prayer "not counted"?   Raphael calls in to ask Patrick Madrid about this, and here's his response.    🚫Patrick says, "Nope!" to feeling bad about unfinished prayers. It's not a sin.   All About the Heart! ❤️ It's the intent that counts. Praying with a tru...

"How can I be sure that God is leading me to take the next step into something?"   "Why do I feel "spiritually dry?"   "Is the devil playing tricks on me?"   These are all questions that can be taken into Ignatian discernment, and you'll learn a little about it in this podcast of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley.   Patrick Conley has a great conversation with Fr. James Kubick...

Listen to the Entire Three-Hour Story in One Seamless Episode! Experience Charles Dickens’ timeless classic like never before with this uninterrupted  full-length version  of  A Christmas Carol . Perfect for cozy evenings, long car rides, or family gatherings, this special edition brings you Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey of redemption in a single, captivating production. &n...

In this touching episode of Family Rosary Across America, Fr. Rocky and Maggie are leading us in prayer with a special intention: Maggie’s upcoming baby! 👶✨ We pray for a safe delivery!   📞 Callers from All Over:   Sandy from Wisconsin calls to pray for her friend Margie, who lost her husband of 65 years. 💔 She also asks for prayers for Justin’s teaching exam, safe travel...

Lebanon. 1844. The tiny village of Bekaa Kafra. High atop the northern mountains, a 15-year-old peasant boy longs to find God in solitude. But opposition from his family and friends, and foreign occupation of his country stand in his way. Only a miracle can help him. This is the inspiring story of Saint Charbel.     Check out more episodes here !