The Best of the Week

North Africa. 202 A.D. In the ancient Roman city of Carthage, harshness rules. Women and girls are the property of their fathers and husbands. Slaves serve their wealthy masters and are treated as things. But a new religion - Christianity - offers freedom for all. It threatens to turn Roman power upside down. As more women and slaves become Christians, the old men of Rome cruelly resist. This is t...

How do you navigate your own spiritual dryness?    The Dilemma: Imagine praying fervently yet feeling like you're stranded in a spiritual desert. 🏜️ That's exactly where Tamara found herself!   Fr. John Eckert is here to bring you some hope if you're in this tough place too.    Key Insights:   Persistent Prayer : Keep praying, even if it feels like you're just going through the motions. It's not a...

Alright, picture this: You're a teacher, and you just found out that you're not allowed to tell parents if their child is talking about changing their gender. What do you do? Do you break the school's rules? Do you quit your job and search for something new? Would you stand up for the truth, even if it means getting in trouble?   This is exactly the situation a woman named Jane from IL, called in...

On The Drew Mariani Show , Drew chatted with Dr. Linda Couri, who shared her amazing conversion story and thoughts on the chaos surrounding gender ideology these days. It's a must listen-to conversation.    Get the whole interview here !   So, a bit about Dr. Couri’s story—she grew up Catholic but wasn’t really into it. She even admits she hated “all that Catholic stuff” for a long time. In colleg...

Patrick Madrid had such a touching moment on his show when a sweet little girl named Emily from Texas called in with a really deep question. She asked, "Do babies who die in their mommy's tummy go to purgatory because of original sin?" You could just hear the innocence and sincerity in her voice, and Patrick's response was so kind and thoughtful.   He gently explained that no, those babies don’t g...

So, Patrick Madrid talks about an important distinction that sometimes gets people confused: divine revelation versus private revelation . Think of divine revelation as the non-negotiables — what God has revealed through Scripture 📖 and apostolic tradition ✝️. This is mandatory for us Catholics. You can’t pick and choose. You’re obligated to believe and obey it all bec...

On this episode of Family Rosary Across America on Relevant Radio, Fr. Rocky and Maggie are ready to take prayer intentions from listeners all across the country! How can we pray for you?   First up , we have 13-year-old Abigail from Texas, calling to pray for her newborn cousin, Roman, just a few weeks old. Yes, he definitely has the chubby cheeks—so cute! 💛   Then we had 9-year-old Giselle from...

Patrick Madrid had a great chat with Thomas from Providence, Rhode Island, who was on the fence about joining the Relevant Radio Parish Ambassador program. Of course, Patrick was all-in on helping him out! 🎉   So, what’s the deal with being a parish ambassador? It's pretty simple. As an ambassador, your main mission is to raise awareness about Relevant Radio at your parish. Maybe that’s putting a...

Have you ever had a moment where you just felt God’s presence so clearly in your life? That’s exactly what Drew Mariani explores where he shares real life miracles that people have experienced through praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy .   September 13, 1935, is a special day — it’s when St. Faustina had a profound mystical vision, seeing an angel about to punish a ci...

Are you unhappy? What's causing this sense of dissatisfaction?   Timmerie is hitting on a topic that might resonate with you—whether you're married, single, a parent, or not.    Why are women unhappy? Timmerie has a theory, and she’s about to clue you in. She explains that there’s been a coordinated effort to undermine women’s happiness. Yes, really. It’s not just a conspiracy theory—statistics ba...

Is your spouse struggling with anxiety? You may get down on yourself, because no matter how hard you try, you feel like you can't help them! Not to worry. There is hope.   Listen in for the full conversation—it’s an episode packed with wisdom for every couple navigating the ups and downs of life!   In this super insightful episode of Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer teams up with Dr. Johann D’S...

In this episode of The Inner Life , host Patrick Conley teams up with Fr. John Paul Erickson to dive deep into the Nicene Creed —the bold proclamation of faith we say every time at Mass. This is part one of a special three-day series where they explore what it really means to say "I believe" as Catholics.   Check out the first part here, the second part here, and the third part here!   One fascina...

Have you ever had to say "no" to a wedding invitation because of your faith? It can be scary to be courageous, but it's always worth it.   Fr. Richard Simon explores a pretty tricky topic—why Catholics shouldn’t attend weddings that aren’t considered valid by the Church. He doesn't mince words, acknowledging that it's tough, especially when it involves family. Yet, he says that love sometimes mean...

France, 1793. A bloody revolution has outlawed religion. Churches have been desecrated. Tens of thousands guillotined. Priests are being hunted and killed. In the small farming town of Dardilly, one brave family risks everything to help these priests, an act of courage their 7-year-old son will never forget. This is the story of St. John Vianney.   Get more of the episodes here!

On The Patrick Madrid Show , Brian from Missoula, Montana, called in and asked: Why do we get religious items, like prayer books or icons, blessed?     Here's what Patrick said!   What's the Purpose of Icons and Religious Images? Patrick explained that icons, Rosaries, crucifixes, and other religious items aren’t magical objects or portals to another dimension—no Stargate situation here! However,...

Ever wonder if a Catholic and a Protestant can really make it work in a marriage? It’s a super common question! If you’re feeling unsure about staying in a relationship with someone from a different faith, you’re definitely not alone. 👀   In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Chiara from LA calls in looking for advice on her relationship with her Protestant boyfriend. She’s a committed Cat...

Ever wondered how to introduce your kids to prayer without making it a big, stressful ordeal? 🧐 You can do this! Glen and Sarah talk with Kim Morgan, a Catholic wife, mom, and licensed clinical social worker, in this episode of Morning Air to talk all about making prayer a natural part of family life. Here’s the lowdown:   Start with the Basics: Mealtime Prayers 🍽️ Kim suggests the easiest way to...

Do you have a Miraculous Medal? Do you keep it close by?   On The Patrick Madrid Show , Helene from Arizona called in with a great question that you might have wondered too: What makes the Miraculous Medal so miraculous? Here's Patrick's response.    💙 A Brief History : It all started with St. Catherine Labouré , a French nun who received a private vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary back in the 18...

"Are We Getting Values Wrong? Here's What You Need to Know!"   In this Morning Air episode, John Morales chats with Dave Durand, personal success coach and CEO of Leading Giants , about values we often hear growing up—values that seem true but are actually misunderstood. Sounds interesting, right? Let’s break down some of the highlights. They're worth taking to prayer.    "Don't Judge"—But Wait, W...

So, on The Patrick Madrid Show , Jodi from Las Vegas calls in with a burning question about defending the papacy. She's been chatting with her Protestant friend, and he kept throwing objections about the Catholic Church, especially about the papacy. You know, the classic stuff like, "Peter wasn’t really the rock," "The Catholic Church isn’t the true Church," and so on. Jodi, trying to keep her coo...

On this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , John from Georgia called in asking about Mary being called the "Spouse of the Holy Spirit." He was under the impression that this belief is simply Church tradition, but not official doctrine.    Patrick explained that this teaching is indeed doctrine! He broke it down pretty simply: The title comes from Luke 1 , where the Holy Spirit "overshadows" Mary,...

Grab your Rosary - we need to pray!  So, on an episode of The Family Rosary Across America , Fr. Rocky got right into a super important prayer intention—asking for prayers to protect everyone from Hurricane Francine. You could really feel the urgency as he shared a weather update about the Gulf, with a specific focus on New Orleans. And, of course, we’re all praying that the storm doesn’t turn int...

It's ok if your family life is chaotic right now! You're definitely not alone, so don't sweat!   In this episode of Marriage Unhindered , Doug Hinderer chats with marriage experts Mike and Alicia Hernon.   They get real about parenting , admitting that all the perfect plans go out the window once you have kids. They emphasize how crucial it is for parents to know that God will always provide the g...

In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Patrick tackles a great question from Don in Wisconsin: "Is the Catechism of the Catholic Church inspired by the Holy Spirit?"   Short answer? Nope! Here's why.    Patrick explains that only Sacred Scripture —the Bible—is divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit. 📜 When we say Scripture is “inspired,” it means that God "breathed" into the minds of the auth...

Fr. Rocky and Maggie were back on the phones tonight, taking prayer requests from across the country. Your heart will feel a little lighter after hearing these calls.                   First up was 7-year-old Daphne from Las Vegas . Her prayer intention? She wants her dad to come back to the Catholic Church so that she can get baptized. How sweet is that? Fr. Rocky gave her dad an official thumbs-...