The Best of the Week

Ever feel like you’re falling behind in life? On The Tim Glemkowski Show, Tim offers a perspective that challenges the pressure so many young adults carry. A person's 20s is a period marked by building: careers, relationships, and identity. But it’s also a time when many are susceptible to proximate comparison. Looking around, it’s easy to wonder, “Am I doing this right?&rd...

Motherhood is often described today in terms of risk, anxiety, and even illness, but is that the full picture? On Trending with Timmerie, Dr. Hannah Spier challenges the way postpartum depression is discussed and invites a deeper look at what women actually experience after giving birth. The widely cited claim that “one in seven women” experiences postpartum depression has become almos...

On Family Rosary Across America , a simple call became a moment of profound joy. A grandmother shared the news of her daughter’s safe delivery, calling the newborn a “miracle baby.” Beside her, young Madeline chimed in sweetly, “Today my mama had a medical baby,” capturing the innocence and wonder of the moment. With gratitude overflowing, the grandmother thanked God,...

In a culture saturated with political noise, it can be easy to let party loyalty shape our identity. But Fr. John Paul Erickson offers a needed correction: “Our fundamental allegiance is to Jesus… and the Catholic Church.” Responding to a caller’s question about political leaders who speak against the Holy Father, Fr. Erickson emphasized a truth many Catholics forget&mdash...

It’s one of the most familiar Gospel scenes: Jesus multiplies the loaves and fishes, feeding a hungry crowd. But what happens next reveals a disconnect between Jesus and the people he fed. On Father Simon Says , Fr. Simon explains that this miracle fulfilled a long-held expectation: that the Messiah would renew the manna in the desert. The crowd saw the sign, but they missed its purpose. Whe...

After 40 years in the classroom, one high school teacher has observed a troubling shift in the teacher-student dynamics. He noted that while kids are still kids, they have become more insecure and disengaged, with many classes filled with students who seem like zombies and who retreat into their phones instead of engaging in conversation or connection with one another. Even when schools try to lim...

What does it take to succeed at the highest level of professional sports and stay grounded through it all? For former Major League Baseball pitcher Jeff Suppan, the answer wasn’t just talent or discipline. It was faith. Suppan, a 17-year MLB veteran and World Series champion, recently reflected on his journey and the quiet but powerful role his Catholic faith played in every inning of his ca...

Christian Zionism is a topic that’s gaining attention, especially among some Christian communities. But what does it actually mean—and how should Catholics understand it? On Trending with Timmerie , Timmerie offered a clear overview. At its core, Christian Zionism includes the belief that the Jewish people today have a right to the Promised Land described in the Old Testament. It often...

What does it look like to trust God not just spiritually but financially? Sam Fatzinger’s story is a striking answer. A wife, mother of 14, and co-author of a book on simple living, she shared how she and her husband made a bold decision early in marriage: to surrender everything — finances, fertility, and future — to God. “We said, okay, Lord, we are putting our marriage a...

Life rarely unfolds according to plan. For Bob Hogan and his wife Jenny, the arrival of their sixth child was a vivid reminder that God’s providence often meets us in the most unexpected moments. As Bob explained on The Tim Glemkowski Show , what began as a normal evening quickly turned urgent. Within minutes of stronger contractions, it became clear there was no time to reach the hospital....

Suffering is one of life’s greatest mysteries, but also one of its greatest opportunities. On The Patrick Madrid Show , a caller named Stuart asked a question many people quietly wonder: Is there a real connection between suffering and holiness? “I’d say absolutely,” Patrick explained, pointing to St. Paul’s words that “we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that...

Something hopeful is stirring in the Catholic Church, and Patrick Madrid can see it in the numbers. On a recent episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Patrick responded to a caller asking about reports of thousands entering the Church in France. What followed was a glimpse of a much bigger story: across the United States and beyond, more people are embracing the Catholic Faith. Patrick pointed to ea...

What did the Apostles see when they entered Christ’s tomb on Easter morning? On The Drew Mariani Show , historian Dr. Cheryl White reflected on the burial cloths described in John 20 and why the Shroud of Turin continues to fascinate believers and researchers alike. Dr. White pointed to the Gospel account of Peter and John finding the burial cloths carefully set apart in the tomb. She noted...

Sometimes the strongest witness is not a speech. It is the quiet, steady example of a faithful marriage. On Marriage Unhindered , Karen from Traverse City, Michigan told Doug Hinderer about a young man who came to service her air conditioner. In conversation, he revealed to her that he had a girlfriend and a child with her, but that they were not married. Karen said she asked him directly, “...

Why does Scripture say “by His wounds we are healed” when so many people still carry deep pain? That honest question opened the door to a beautiful reflection from Father Mark Lenneman on The Inner Life . Father Mark began with a striking truth: the risen Jesus still bears His wounds. He did not leave them behind in the tomb. In fact, those wounds reveal His identity and His glory. The...

What does real hope look like when everything seems to be falling apart? In this moving conversation on The Tim Glemkowski Show , Brian Middleton shares the witness of his daughter Maria, who was diagnosed at 16 with an inoperable brain tumor. Even in the face of suffering, Maria’s faith remained steady and unshakeable. As Brian recalled, she told him, “Regardless of the circumstances...

One of the most uplifting moments on the Family Rosary Across America  came from Tom in Orlando, Florida, who called in with a heartfelt praise report tied to the Walk to Mary. Tom shared that he completed the Walk to Mary in 2024. During the 2025 walk, he prayed specifically for his daughter: that she would find a worthy husband and, God willing, be blessed with a child. That prayer has now...

On Trending with Timmerie , Timmerie and Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute took up a difficult and urgent question: Should children be free to speak openly with a therapist about struggles related to gender identity and sexuality? Their conversation centered on the concern that some laws and professional pressures leave little room for honest dialogue. Timmerie described the issue as...

What does it really mean to be “born again”? For Fr. Richard Simon, the answer is bigger and deeper than a one-time emotional experience. On a recent episode of Father Simon Says , he challenges a common Protestant idea — that salvation is a settled fact that cannot be lost — and offers a more fully Catholic vision: salvation is a gift of grace that unfolds as we continue c...

Packed Easter Masses can test anyone’s patience. The pews are full, toddlers are restless, babies are crying, and sometimes the distractions feel impossible to ignore. But Laura DeMaria offered a needed reminder on Morning Air : the people making noise at Mass belong there, too. Laura reflected on attending Easter Sunday with her toddler, surrounded by families pressed tightly into the pews....

Catholics helped shape America from the very beginning, even when they were unwelcome. On The Drew Mariani Show , Dr. Matthew Bunson reflects on the often-overlooked role of Catholics in the founding and development of the United States. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, he encourages a renewed appreciation for the Catholic contribution to what he d...

When Timmerie sat down with Father Robert Spitzer, the conversation turned to two ancient cloths tied to the burial of Jesus: the Shroud of Turin and the Sudarium of Oviedo. In John’s Gospel, Peter and John see both the burial cloths and the face cloth left behind in the tomb. Father Spitzer explained that the larger cloth, the Shroud, would have wrapped the body, while the face cloth was us...

On Father Simon Says , Fr. Richard Simon reflected on the Road to Emmaus and offered a striking insight into why the disciples did not recognize the risen Jesus right away. It was not because He was a stranger. It was because they were learning to see Him anew. Fr. Simon pointed to Cleopas as more than a passing name in the Gospel account. Drawing on early Christian tradition, he explained that Cl...

When Catholics reflect on Holy Thursday, most minds turn first to the institution of the Holy Eucharist. But as Father Brice Higginbotham explained on Morning Air , Holy Thursday also reveals something inseparable from that mystery: the institution of the priesthood. At the Last Supper, Jesus did not simply give His Apostles a memory to cherish. He gave them a command: “Do this in memory of...

It is one of the most honest Easter questions a person can ask: If Jesus truly rose from the dead, why didn’t He appear to everyone? On The Inner Life , a caller named Timothy raised that very concern. Why, he wondered, did Christ seem to appear only to the Apostles and disciples, rather than to the whole world? Wouldn’t that have made belief easier? Father Sam Martin answered with bot...