The Cale Clarke Show - Today's issues from a Catholic perspective.

Why Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was a missed opportunity for evangelization, Justin Trudeau hits all the wrong notes on the world stage (again), and the Relevant Radio Bowl (Part 1) is all “Packed” up for now.

Cale deals with MSNBC host Joe Scarborough’s claim that “Jesus never talked about abortion”.

Our Lady of Sorrows: How can Mary be the “Queen of Martyrs” without shedding her own blood for Christ? Today’s feast holds the key. PLUS: Former NFL MVP and Relevant Radio superfan Rich Gannon joins Cale to break down all the early action in the 2022 NFL season, including this weekend’s “Relevant Radio Bowl” between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football! SEAL the deal......

Patrick Madrid joins Cale live to talk about his (FREE!) new book, InQUIZition, to test listeners on their Catholic knowledge, and to chat about why he thinks the Beatles are the GOATS!

St. John Chrysostom was one of the greatest preachers ever, but dealt with a possessive mother. Has your family ever stood in the way of God’s call in your life?

The topic makes some uncomfortable, but Jesus talked about money matters—because money matters! Relevant Radio’s own Preston Allex joins Cale to talk about Catholic financial stewardship, and having a healthy attitude towards finances. PLUS: Today is the Feast of The Holy Name of Mary. Does Mary’s holiness detract from God’s?

Are Nathaniel and the Apostle Bartholomew the same person? Cale discusses this. Plus, What’s the best advice you ever received? Callers weigh in! 

Peter Atkinson of the Merry Beggars joins Cale to discuss Catholicism in the Arts; PLUS: The passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Cale talks about the insidious wars FOR our attention and AGAINST our attention, keeping us from discovering God in the middle of the world. https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/attention-and-the-screen-sick-soul/

Cale delves into the life and times of the wicked Queen Jezebel, and how to ensure we don’t end up like her: bad to the bone!

Cale shares the inspirational story of a Ukrainian publisher still producing books amidst the bombings; the man who’s eaten a Big Mac per day for 50 years and counting; Cale dips into the listener mailbag and takes phone questions about the Bible.

Did Jesus really reject Moses and the Law? How can movement help our bodies, brains, and maybe even our souls? And, an all-important existential question: is beer a sports drink?

Will the real Bethsaida please stand up?  A dispute about the hometown of St. Peter. Also, Cale welcomes the month of September with some fall classics:  Serena Williams moves the needle, and Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman restores Mass for the Irish. How to volunteer for Holy Land Excavation Projects: https://www.friendsofiaa.org/volunteer  

Cale tackles a listener question about Matthew 5:48: "Be perfect, as your Heavenly Father is perfect".  Plus:  why you really don't want to spend time alone...but you should!  And, a hilarious lesson about the dangers of reading the Bible out of context. 

The late Protestant evangelist Billy Graham is trending Twitter because of his "rule" of never being alone with a woman other than his wife.  Strong reactions both for and against this "rule" abound.  Cale asks his listeners, "Where do you stand on this?"

The beheading of John the Baptist is like something out of a Hollywood horror flick, but Cale shares the spectacular archaeological evidence that it happened, and also how it debunks one of the most egregious lies about Jesus. Plus: a famous broadcaster loses her job because she dared to “go grey”. Have you ever been discriminated against because of your age?

In a viral interview, “Padre Pio movie” actor Shia LaBeouf says converting to Catholicism “saved his life”. How do you feel about this, in light of his violent past? 

But, what happens when your ruler isn’t quite as nice? Is it ever morally permissible to take down a tyrant? Plus: The Creedence Clearwater Revival...Revival! Tyrannicide: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/does-the-church-condone-tyrannicide.html CCR: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-creedence-clearwater-revival-revival St. Titus Bradsma http...

Are you suffering from “solitude deprivation”? If you are, chances are you probably don’t even know it! Plus, what’s the best advice you ever received? Callers weigh in! 

Cale introduces you to the ”engineer nun” who just might give Elon Musk a run for his money! Plus: the long-awaited return of Bible Trivia Tuesdays! And, Cale gets cornered by a tricky question on morality!   https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/abortion-and-double-effect Nun builds power plant: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/04/reliable-hydroelectric-energy-congo?utm_source=linked...

Cale shows you one way you can explain and defend the Queenship of Mary using the Bible. Plus: The Week That Was, and much more!

Cale discovers that a famous holy site might not be so legit after all! Plus, Michaela returns for another set of kid jokes, and we’ll celebrate the 40th Anniversary of #DietCoke! Let’s crush it! 

Cale fields a question about the Garden of Eden. Plus: not to alarm you, but if you’re tired from thinking, your brain just might be poisoning itself! And, why Happy Gilmore has reason to smile!

A listener asks Cale how, given the apparent “harshness” and “violence” of God displayed in the Old Testament, this can possibly be the same God of Divine Mercy we see in the New Testament.

Spider-Man actor Tom Holland quits social media, citing mental health. How the 18th-century economist Adam Smith (of all people!) might be able to help Tom (and us) focus on the right things. Plus: a nun builds something truly “powerful”, and a question about whether or not a Catholic who leaves the Church can go to heaven.