The Best of the Week

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,...

In this Morning Air episode, John Morales chats with Dr. Brian Donahue, a Catholic emergency care physician, about staying healthy; spoiler alert, it’s not rocket science! Dr. Donahue drops some wisdom on how our body is a gift from God and why it's crucial to treat it with respect, not just for our own good but also for others around us.   💤 Step 1: Get Your Sleep Game On First up, sleep. Turns...

Patrick Conley talks with Fr. Allen Hoffa about one of the most rampant yet often overlooked spiritual dangers: pornography. This topic can be tough to talk about, but Fr. Hoffa doesn't hold back. He breaks down how pornography isn’t just a “private” sin or harmless indulgence; it’s a widespread, destructive force affecting individuals, relationships, and society at large.   You can listen to the...

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...

In this powerful episode of Trending with Timmerie , she sits down with Dr. Christina Francis, a pro-life OB-GYN and CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Together, they uncover the heartbreaking reality of chemical abortions, a procedure that now accounts for nearly 70% of all abortions in the U.S.   You can hear more of the conversation here , which may not...

Welcome to another delightful episode of Family Rosary Across America with Fr. Rocky and Maggie! If you're in need of some heartwarming prayer intentions from kiddos across the country, you’re in the right place. 😇   🎙️ First up : We had the dynamic brother duo, 7-year-old Christian and 12-year-old Joseph from Virginia. These two have the sibling dynamic down. They started talking about how they...

Parenting can be messy and stressful, but it's oh-so rewarding! Maybe you need some encouragement to recharge your parental plans. Doug Hinderer and business/family expert Connor Gallagher are here for you in this podcast episode of Marriage Unhindered . Get the whole episode here !   You need to check out Conor's book Well-Ordered Family , which is basically your family life getting the ultimate...

This Morning Air episode was all about St. Therese of Lisieux, the "Little Flower," and how her simple, yet profound way of holiness can inspire us today. Glen Lewerenz spoke with Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris, who just got back from a pilgrimage to Lisieux, France, where St. Therese lived. Father shares how St. Therese has been a personal inspiration for him since his early faith journey.   Here’s wha...

So, in this episode of The Drew Mariani Show , Drew brings on Beth Bubik, the author of Delay and Pray , to talk about the incredible benefits of fasting. Trust us, this isn’t just about shedding a few pounds, it’s about building spiritual strength too!    Beth breaks down how she struggled with fasting at first (hello, hangry moods), but then discovered that our sugar, flour, and alcohol addictio...

Do you regularly ask your guardian angel for help? You totally should!   On this episode of The Inner Life , Patrick Conley and Fr. Michael Hurley remind you of how important these angelic protectors can be in your life. Check out the full episode!   Greg from Texas kicked things off with an incredible story about a life-saving encounter. While he was a Navy fighter pilot, Greg experienced a G-loc...

🎧 Parenting Teens: The Wild Ride You Were Made For! 🎧   Are you bracing yourself for the teen years? 😬 Buckle up, because John Morales and Sarah Tafoya sat down with Danielle Bean on Morning Air to talk about the ups and downs of raising teens. Danielle, mom of eight kids (yes, eight!), dropped some serious wisdom on surviving these years without losing your mind—or your faith.   Here’s the sco...

Cappadocia, 280 A.D. The Roman Empire is in crisis. A brave young soldier faces a choice: remain loyal to his Emperor and live, or follow a higher call. Hear the inspirational story of St. George.     Catch more episodes here !

Fr. Simon shares real truth in this episode of Father Simon Says . He talks to you about the tough side of love, how standing up for truth isn’t always going to win you popularity contests, but it’s what real love demands.   He starts with this gut-wrenching story of parents who refused to say "no" to their child, thinking they were being loving by never limiting her. It ended in tragedy, showing...

How to Gracefully Avoid Using Preferred Pronouns (Without the Drama!)   Have you ever been forced to go along with someone's preferred pronouns, and you don't know what to do or say? Don't freak out. You're not alone in this!    Spoiler : Patrick gives you a super clever way to dodge the whole thing, and it’s all about flipping the script!   Here’s the move:   🗣 Step 1: Start with Tolerance - Kick...

Alright, so Patrick Madrid had an amazing convo with Dana, an atheist who called in with a pretty heavy question:   Be sure to check out the extended conversation here !    Dana’s Big Question: "Can people come up with their own moral values without God?" He’s like, “Look, I don’t believe in God, so I think humans create their own morals. Isn’t this whole ‘God is moral’ thing just a ‘God of the ga...

Alright. It's time for some real talk.    Patrick Madrid will tell you about this really alarming trend.  Young men, especially teens and early adults, are becoming increasingly alienated from society . 😕 He blames much of this on the rise of social media and online dating , which often leave young men isolated and frustrated, especially when their online interactions don’t lead to real, meaningf...

Have you had encounters with people who are pro-abortion? Were they fruitful conversations?   Timmerie and pro-life advocate Dr. Rebecca Peck spoke to Hector, a caller who believes abortion should be legal. They had a pretty engaging conversation!   You can hear the entire episode with Dr. Rebecca Peck here , where she shares her own journey of healing from having an abortion.    Hector, who was r...

Alright, grab a tissue for this one. 😢 On Father Simon Says , Fr. Richard Simon shared a super personal and emotional letter written by his dear friend, Bishop Edward Slattery of Tulsa, just days before he passed away. This isn’t your typical goodbye letter.   Bishop Slattery wrote this heartfelt message days before slipping into a coma, and honestly, it’s hard not to get emotional. Fr. Simon eve...

In this episode of Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer sits down with Jodee Blanco , an anti-bullying advocate with an incredibly personal story to share. They explore how the wounds from childhood bullying can sneak into your marriage—and it's honestly something we don’t talk about enough. 😳 By the way, you can get the whole episode here !    Jodee, who went through years of being bullied from 5...

Okay, you’re going to love this episode of The Inner Life ! Patrick Conley sits down with Sister Faustina Maria Pia —yep, that middle name "Pia" is a nod to none other than St. Padre Pio himself. 🧡 She’s a Sister of Life living in New York, and let me tell you, her connection to Padre Pio is incredible !   Get this: her parents literally met because of Padre Pio. 😲 They were both at a Mass he wa...

Do you remember when your biggest worry as a kid was whether you’d make it home before the streetlights came on? 🚲 We used to run around, play baseball all day, and ride our bikes like we owned the town. Now, our kids’ world is very different, dominated by screens and social media, and it’s leading to a mental health crisis . 😔   On Morning Air , John Morales sat down with Theresa Civantos Barbe...

Welcome to the happiest half hour of your day! 🌞 Fr. Rocky and Maggie are at it again on Family Rosary Across America —bringing joy, prayers, and even a few chuckles along the way.   📞 First up is Janice from New Jersey , calling with a heartfelt prayer for her friend Linda in Florida. Linda’s had a rough go—first a nodule in her lung and now brain surgery. But here’s the great part—Janice KNOWS...

In this episode of The Drew Mariani Show , Drew explores the remarkable life of St. Padre Pio , reflecting on his profound sufferings. He’s joined by Nick Gibboni from the National Center for Padre Pio to share incredible stories about this beloved saint, who bore the wounds of Christ for 50 years .   🔴 The Stigmata : The full wounds—on his hands, feet, and side—appeared in 1918. For half a centu...

Have you ever felt a connection to St. Padre Pio? Maybe even had a miracle happen because of him?   In this episode of the "Trending" podcast, Timmerie chats with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone from San Francisco, who shares an incredible story about his family's experience with Padre Pio. His mom had cancer on her vocal cords, and after sending a picture of her kids to St. Padre Pio and asking f...

Fr. Richard Simon gets into the classic debate between faith and works, addressing what St. Paul meant by "works of the law." A lot of people think there's a contradiction between St. Paul and St. James. St. Paul says we’re saved by grace through faith , while St. James insists that faith without works is dead . What gives?   Fr. Simon clears it up: When St. Paul talks about "works" not saving us,...