The Best of the Week

Let’s be real for a second: when was the last time you actually thought about heaven? Is it a hazy, childhood vision of floating clouds and harp music, or does it fill your heart with a deep sense of peace and joy?   John Morales talks about this with Fr. Jerome Koutnik, and wow, does this conversation give you a heavenly perspective. (Spoiler: heaven is way more amazing than a soda fou...

On Trending with Timmerie , Timmerie shared a pretty shocking story about Rocky legend, Sylvester Stallone. Turns out, his mom actually tried to abort him !  Let that sink in for a moment. It’s a heartbreaking testimony, especially when you think about who Stallone is today, and it was especially powerful for Timmerie because of an encounter she had with him years ago. She shares some r...

You know that moment when a Christmas hymn hits just right? Like, your heart swells, your eyes mist up, and suddenly, you're closer to heaven. Yeah, that's the power of sacred music, especially during Christmas. John Morales talked with the Very Rev. Fr. Joshua Caswell, pastor of St. John Cantius in Chicago, about how these beautiful melodies draw us deeper into the mystery of Christ’s birth...

Let’s talk about that famous Christmas star. You know, the one that led the Magi to baby Jesus. Was it just a nice bedtime story, or did it actually happen? And if it did, what was it? A meteor? A divine miracle? Something else? Let’s break it down.   Drew Mariani’s Take: It Wasn’t Made Up   First off, Drew kicks things off by shutting down the idea that the Star...

On The Family Rosary Across America , Fr. Rocky and Maggie brought their A-game, spreading Christmas cheer and taking heartfelt prayer intentions. ❄️   Here’s the highlight reel:   ✨ May from Texas (cutest 10-year-old ever) called in to share some good news! Her brother Lago, who had RSV, is now home and ready to rock Christmas. 🎄👏 She’s hoping for a drum set and some stuf...

In this episode of Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer and his daughter Monica talk about a super-relatable struggle for married couples:  Christmas family drama , specifically when Mom wants you home on Christmas Day no matter what.   Here’s the setup: A listener wrote in about her yearly guilt trip from Mom over missing Christmas Day at her parents’ house. Mom feels neglect...

Catch up on the Audio Advent Calendar of "A Christmas Carol."   🎙️ Episode 24: Christmas Day   The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come disappears, leaving Scrooge to enjoy the wonder of Christmas Day.   📥 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://AdventwithScrooge.com/    

Did you catch John Morales , Sarah Tafoya , and Glen Lewerenz geeking out over the origins of some classic Christmas carols?    Here’s the cozy, laugh-filled highlight reel:   🚀 "Jingle Bells" in Space?!   Sarah shared this: the first Christmas carol sung in space was...drumroll...🎵 "Jingle Bells"! Picture this: it's 1965, astronauts are floating around, and suddenly,...

Got a special family tradition that makes the season extra merry? ✨   Drew sat down with storyteller Ace Collins to spill the tea on how some of our most beloved Christmas traditions got started. It’s a sleigh ride through history that’ll make you appreciate that tree in your living room a little more. 🎄   Christmas Trees: From Eden to Your Living Room   Did you know?...

Hey there! If you missed some of the latest birthday shoutouts on the Family Rosary Across America on Relevant Radio, don’t worry, we've got you covered. It’s basically a nightly miracle hotline where people call in, share their intentions, and boom: 100,000 people are praying together across the country! 🌎🙏   First up, we had 8-year-old Katie from California. She called to pray for her mom’s ey...

🌟 Ever wondered why some people just seem to glow, no matter their circumstances? This episode of "The Inner Life" explores something we all crave: JOY. Patrick Conley talks with Bishop Michael Martin , a Franciscan from Charlotte, NC, about how joy goes way deeper than fleeting happiness.    Check out the whole hour here !   Joy vs. Happiness: What's the Difference?   Bishop...

Tracy from Illinois asked a great question!   Was Jesus actually born on December 25th? 🗓️    Quick Takeaways :   Early Church Priorities: Christmas wasn’t even a liturgical thing in the first couple of centuries! Easter had all the spotlight back then. ✝️   Why December 25th? It goes back to March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation (when the angel Gabriel visited M...

Fr. Richard Simon is at it again, clearing up misunderstandings like a theological superhero. Here’s the deal: people get all riled up about “Xmas” as if someone’s canceling Christ.   But surprise! The “X” in Xmas isn’t about erasing Jesus: it’s actually an ancient Greek abbreviation for Christ .    In Greek, the letter "X" (chi) is th...

So, be honest: have you actually  memorized all the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas yet? No judgment here, but most of us barely make it to “five gooooolden riiings!” before mumbling the rest. But did you know this song isn’t just about random birds and overly generous true loves? Nope. It might actually be a sneaky, genius way to teach the Catholic faith!    D...

Let’s chat about marriage survival tips for the Christmas season , courtesy of Doug Hinderer and his podcast Marriage Unhindered. Whether you're battling over whose family gets Thanksgiving or who's hogging the Christmas cookies, Doug’s got the tools to help you make peace and keep the season holy. Grab your cocoa ☕, maybe a notepad 📝, and let’s dive in!   Why Is This Time...

Fr. Simon recalls the good ol' days when Christmas was simple. Contrast that with today’s shiny, shop-till-you-drop chaos, and it’s clear: we’ve veered off course . So, when did Christmas start getting so over the top? Father suggests it’s tied to the rise of industrialization and the post-WWI shift in culture, when shopping started replacing Christ as the central focus. 😬...

Have you ever felt like your wounds: whether emotional, spiritual, or physical, are just  too much to heal? 🩹 This episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley explores how Jesus knows your pain and is ready to heal it. Patrick and Fr. Tom Wilson remind us that God's grace can bring us through anything.   Check out the full conversation here.   1️⃣ Jesus Gets It   Fr. Tom sta...

If you’ve ever felt that soul-crushing loneliness or wondered how faith can combat the modern isolation crisis, this insight from Timmerie is for you. 🙌   Get the full hour here !   📊 Loneliness: A Rising Epidemic   Gallup says 1 in 5 adults feels lonely , and it’s getting worse every quarter. 😔 Those who  don’t feel lonely often have something in common: f...

Drew Mariani dives headfirst into the Bitcoin conversation on The Drew Mariani Show with guests Bill Ulivieri (crypto enthusiast and investment advisor) and Chris Temple (editor of The National Investor ).   🏦 What’s the Big Deal About Bitcoin ETFs?   Asset managers behind Bitcoin ETFs have become the largest holders of Bitcoin.   These funds (launched in January) are a ...

Patrick and Cyrus jump into the big debate: is it too early for Catholics to start saying "Merry Christmas"? Spoiler alert: Patrick gives us the green light. 🎉🙌 Here's the gist:   🕯️ Advent vs. Christmas Season: Yes, we're still in Advent, and technically, the Christmas season starts on December 25. But in the culture we live in (hello, Christmas lights up in October! 😅), Patrick thinks th...

Catch up on the Audio Advent Calendar of "A Christmas Carol."   🎙️ Episode 16: Tiny Tim   As Scrooge watches the Cratchits celebrate the Christmas holiday, Scrooge discovers the sad fate faced by Bob Cratchit’s son, Tiny Tim.   📥 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes !

John Morales on Morning Air had the chance to talk with Prof. Duncan Stroik, an architect who knows sacred beauty like the back of his hand, about the jaw-dropping restoration of  Notre Dame Cathedral . After a devastating fire in 2019, this beloved symbol of faith, art, and French heritage is back, and let’s just say it’s more stunning than ever. 🙌   Key Takeaways from the...

Okay, here’s the recap of the Family Rosary Across America episode: It was a chilly night at the Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John, Indiana: like, bundle-up-or-frostbite cold. But that didn’t stop a crowd of brave souls from showing up to pray together and celebrate! 🙏   Father Rocky and his co-host, Drew Mariani, kept things warm with humor and faith as they welcomed prayer...

You need to hear Patrick Madrid retell one of the  most epic miracles ever : Our Lady of Guadalupe . Get comfy, because this story’s got it all: humility, divine intervention, and a tilma (basically a rustic poncho) that baffles scientists to this day. 🧐   Scene One: Humble Beginnings   It all starts in 1531, Mexico. Cue Juan Diego , a simple, humble guy minding his own busin...

Oh man, this episode of the Family Rosary Across America with Fr. Rocky and Maggie was cozy and full of warmth: literally and spiritually! 🕊️ While the weather was chilly, the atmosphere was warm and fuzzy, thanks to heartfelt prayers, Maggie’s baby-heater (her sleeping little Michael Joseph 🍼), and Fr. Rocky being lovingly mistaken for a doctor: again and again. 😂   Here’s the...