The Best of the Week

Is there a deep suffering in your life right now? How can it be used to love Jesus more?   In this episode of Father Simon Says , Fr. Richard Simon gets real about what it truly means to follow Jesus, especially when life gets tough. Here's a summary of his profound insights:   🔹 Scripture Reflection : Jesus invites us in Matthew 16:24 to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him . This i...

Are you and your kids ready for 'back to school season"? This means the pens, notebooks, and markers need to get into your kids' backpacks! So much stress!!    But more importantly - what about your souls? Do you need a "spiritual back-to-school makeover"? John Morales and Sarah Tafoya chat with Emily Jaminet about how Catholic families can spiritually reboot as the school year kicks off. 🏫✨  ...

🌟 Welcome back to another heartwarming session of Family Rosary Across America ! Tonight, Fr. Rocky is leading us from Texas, and he's joined by Maggie in Chicago.   The first prayer intention is from Mary Therese, a young girl from Wisconsin. She asks for prayers for her friends and family who have drifted away from the Catholic faith. She also mentions a Catholic friend whose family has stopped...

Assisi, Italy, 1194 A.D. A girl born to a noble family is destined to be “a great light, a source of illumination to many.” But when she meets a young nobleman whom her family disapproves of, her destiny moves in an unexpected direction. This is the story of St. Clare of Assisi.   Check out more of the podcast episodes here!

Are modern wedding festivities going a bit overboard? 🎂💍   So, Bridget wrote in with some concerns about how weddings are celebrated today. She's not thrilled with bachelor and bachelorette parties in exotic locations, brides hiring professional stylists, and couples asking for cash instead of gifts. Bridget thinks these trends miss the true meaning of marriage.     Here's Patrick Madrid's opini...

Drew Mariani explores topic many of us can’t resist— sugar . Do you have a sweet tooth? Drew does too! He says that fasting has helped, though. Now, even dark chocolate tastes sweet to him!    🍬 Is Sugar Really That Bad? 🍭   Drew brings on Dr. Sean O'Mara, an expert in health and wellness, to clear up the confusion. Be sure to check out the full hour!   Dr. O'Mara explains that while we have dif...

Let's jump into some thought-provoking highlights from a recent podcast episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , focusing on the topic of Islamic invasion in Europe. It's a heavy subject, but important to understand.   Not all information may be suitable for sensitive ears.   📧 Camilla's Story : Patrick got an email from Camilla, a listener in California. She shared her personal journey, moving to th...

👩‍💼 Caller: Martha from Grand Rapids, Michigan   In a podcast episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Martha, a small business owner, called in to share a dilemma that was causing some stress. She runs a dog care business and employs some trans individuals. Martha values them immensely but feels a tug-of-war inside as she tries to reconcile her devout Catholic beliefs with the current workplace cul...

Imagine this: You're cruising down the highway, enjoying some tunes or catching up on The Drew Mariani Show, when suddenly, your car starts tattling on other drivers. Sounds crazy, right? Well, buckle up, because it's not as far-fetched as it seems. Drew Mariani dives into this intriguing topic with tech guru Russ White in a recent episode.   Big Brother on Wheels? 🕵️‍♂️ Ford Motors has filed a pa...

Does your family pray the Rosary together? Does it help your kids to stay close to God?    On this episode of The Inner Life , Patrick Conley and Father Dave Heney chatted about a super inspiring topic: how a young listener named Bridget can inspire her siblings to join her in praying the Rosary. Let's get into this touching and inspiring story! 📿   Caller Spotlight: Bridget from Fort Wayne, IN  ...

Patrick Madrid tackled a rather intriguing question on his show recently: Is it a sin to take something from the trash at work? Let's dive into this moral conundrum together!   Check out the full hour where they talked about this!   Lee writes in, "Patrick, I love your show. Is it a sin if you steal from the trash at work? I mean, like there's something you're supposed to throw away, but you keep...

Is the person you're dating right now "the one"? How do you know for sure? Don't give into anxiety - Doug Hinderer has some practical advice to take to heart.   You can get the entire hour here.    🌟 Here’s the scoop:   The Love of Friendship (Philia)     True Friendship : Picture this—your spouse as your best friend, someone who loves you just as you are. This isn't about perfect Instagram momen...

Hey there, fellow Star Wars fan!  Are you feeling a bit let down by the latest Star Wars series? You're not alone for sure.   Fr. Tim Grumbach recently shared some thoughts on why Star Wars: The Acolyte streaming series  just doesn't hit the mark, especially when looking through a Catholic lens.   Lost Morality: Fr. Tim pointed out how the new series muddles the once-clear distinction between good...

Imagine Jesus asking you to visit the person who took the life of your own child. Not only that, but how would you respond if you felt called to give that person a Bible? How would you feel?   On a recent episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Patrick shared an incredibly touching letter from Sherry, a listener from Milwaukee. Her story is one of heartache, faith, and an extraordinary act of forgive...

Welcome to another heartwarming episode of The Family Rosary Across America on Relevant Radio! Tonight is super special because Maggie is back from maternity leave! 🎉👶   Fr. Rocky kicked things off by celebrating the Feast of the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, reminiscing about that miraculous snowfall way back in 352 A.D. ❄️🌟 Perfect timing to come together and pray to Our Lady...

Does silence scare you? Do you find it easier to numb yourself with the noise in the world?   Patrick Conley explores the incredible power of silence and how it can transform our faith lives. He’s joined by Fr. Joseph Illo , the amazing pastor at Star of the Sea Parish in San Francisco. Check out the whole hour here!   (Not all content may be suitable for sensitive ears.)   Here’s What They Chatte...

Ever feel like you’re just shouting into the void when you pray? You keep asking, keep knocking, but all you’re getting is... crickets. 🦗😬 Yeah, it’s frustrating. You’re definitely not the only one feeling that way.   In an episode of Father Simon Says , Fr. Richard Simon explores this whole messy, beautiful struggle of persevering in prayer.   📬 Listener&rsquo...

In this podcast episode of Morning Air , John Morales tackles a big question: are sports, especially the Olympics, still worth our time? Joining the conversation is Dr. Bill Thierfelder, president of Belmont Abbey College and a former Olympian, live from Charlotte, North Carolina.   Sports and Virtue: A Perfect Match? 🌟   St. Pope St. John Paul II loved sports. He saw them as a "school of virtue"...

Susan from Sarasota, Florida called in with a burning question: Is watching "The Sopranos" a mortal sin? Here's the rundown of Patrick Madrid's response! 🍿   Susan's Question:   Susan: "Hi Patrick! Is watching 'The Sopranos' a venial or mortal sin?"   Patrick's Initial Thoughts:   Patrick: "Funny thing, Susan, I've never seen it, but I hear it’s packed with sexual immorality, murder, and profanit...

Guess what....   Drew is celebrating his 20th anniversary with Relevant Radio, and he’s got some amazing reflections and stories to share. 🌟   📅 A Divine Anniversary   Did you know that August 2nd is not just Drew’s anniversary with Relevant Radio? It’s also the day St. Faustina began her journey into the convent back in 1925. Talk about divine timing! This connection has only strengthened Drew’...

Buckle up for a wild ride through some intense stock market drama, potential geopolitical conflicts, and some deeply unsettling news from the UK. Let’s dive in with commentary from Patrick Madrid!   You can hear the whole hour in this clip . Heads up, this content is not suitable for children or sensitive ears.   📉 Stock Market Turbulence: What’s Going On?   The stock market is in chaos! 🌐 The J...

Breslau, Germany, 1903. In a rapidly changing world, full of new ideas, opportunities and dangers, a brilliant fourteen-year-old girl faces a heartbreaking choice: rest in the faith of her family, or venture into an unknown world, pursuing her hunger for the Truth. This is the story of St. Edith Stein.   Check out more of the podcast here!

In this episode of Father Simon Says , Fr. Richard Simon chats with Jimmy from Atlanta, who’s got a real head-scratcher of a question: "Can the Bible really be the basis for Catholicism?"   Jimmy's Dilemma   Every time Jimmy tries to talk about his Catholic faith at work, his coworkers fire back with, "The Bible can’t be the basis for your faith—it was written by men!" 😵   Father Simon's Take   T...

Have you ever heard someone swear in church? What did you do?   Patrick Madrid dives into a heated choir issue! Michelle from Brunswick, Georgia, calls in with a unique problem: her small church choir members are dropping profanities during practice! 😱😳   Michelle's Dilemma : Michelle, the new choir leader, is horrified to hear profanity in front of the Blessed Sacrament. She’s unsure how to han...

Feminism doesn't affect you in any way, right? Well, maybe it does , in a sneaky sort of way.    Timmerie recently had a great conversation with Dr. Carrie Gress, author of The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Destroyed Us . Together, they explored a critical question: How do we combat modern feminism from within?   You can get more of the conversation here . Not all of it is suitable for...