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3/19/25 - We'll recount St. Francis de Sales' teachings on patience, humility, and gentleness through his writings, especially his Introduction to the Devout Life, and examine his letters, including those to Jane de Chantal, a French-Catholic widow with whom St. Francis eventually co-founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary. With a message that is more applicable than ever in our busy mode...

3/18/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to the show to offer his thoughts on the recent appointment of Cardinal Robert McElroy to the position of Archbishop of Washington. What level of concern should Catholics have about the message that this sends given McElroy's shady history, particularly as it pertains to survivors of clerical sexual abuse? What do those survivors, some of whom have remain...

3/14/25 - At the recent Bringing America Back to Life Convention, speaker and pro-life leader Abby Johnson placed a focus on the many failures of the modern pro-life movement, including a widespread willingness to compromise and failures to understand and uphold even the most basic principles upon which the movement is based. We'll unpack Abby's remarks from a subsequent interview with John-Henry...

3/17/25 - In a significant legal victory for pro-life advocates, the Indiana Department of Health has agreed to release previously withheld abortion records following a lawsuit filed by the Thomas More Society on behalf of Voices for Life. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, challenged the state's refusal to release Termination of Pregnancy Reports (TPRs), which are critical for ensuring abortion provider...

3/12/25 - St. John of the Cross, a 16th-century Spanish mystic, poet, and reformer, played a key role in the Catholic Reformation alongside St. Teresa of Avila, helping establish the Discalced Carmelites. His writings, particularly The Dark Night of the Soul and The Ascent of Mount Carmel, offer profound insights into the soul's journey toward union with God, emphasizing spiritual purification, de...

3/11/25 - Missy Martinez-Stone is a nationally recognized expert in holding abortion facilities accountable for unsafe and illegal practices, ultimately leading to their closure. In 2018, she played a pivotal role in developing an innovative women's advocacy organization, leading to the launch of Reprotection in January 2020. This organization has since evolved into the Center for Client Safety, w...

3/10/25 - Discipleship: isn't that a Protestant thing? The concept of Christian discipleship gets stressed so much in Evangelical culture that many Catholics assume that - like "altar calls" or the "Rapture" - it's not their concern. Or maybe you're more familiar with a form of "discipleship" that stresses personal fulfillment, moral and doctrinal flexibility, and an individualist gospel that meas...

3/7/25 - As we approach the 250th anniversary of our American Revolution, do we find ourselves at the dawn of a "New Common Sense Revolution"? Will America choose the right path? We'll cover President Trump's address to Congress, the current battle for life in Florida, JD Vance statements at CPAC and finally Elon Musk's Neurolink comments.

3/6/25 - Never before in the life of our nation have more drugs – legal and illegal – been consumed than now, and in such an acute time as this, it is difficult to evaluate which mood-altering drugs carry moral legitimacy. In these pages, author John-Mark Miravalle explores, through a Catholic lens, the phenomenon of chemical mood alteration and reflects on our feelings of pleasure and suffering a...

3/5/25 - Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2000, Fr. Seelos possessed great mystical gifts due to his life of intense prayer and penance. His innate kindness, understanding and dedication to the needs of the faithful from all walks of life makes him an outstanding model for those in religious life and laity alike. As a missionary preacher and lifelong friend of the poor and destitute, Seelos was a...

3/4/25 - This Testimony Tuesday we welcome Kimberly Boobyer. Her mission is to mobilize those that are determined and equipped to fight the Spiritual Battle for the souls of our children and our Nation; an Army of Spiritual Warriors that will Protect & Preserve Life, Truth & Beauty for posterity.   Kimberly's site: https://www.theconservativemamabear.mom/

3/3/25 - Licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist Dr. Sue Baars returns to the show to share her insights on understanding and processing emotions. We'll offer tools to help you release emotional blocks, cultivate inner peace, and embark on a journey of emotional healing. Whether you're navigating stress, grief, or anxiety, Dr. Baars' practical advice, rooted in Catholic t...

2/28/25 - As we approach our country's 250th anniversary, we find ourselves at a crucial crossroads where the choices between life and death, blessing and curse, carry profound consequences. Will America choose the right path? We'll also cover Vivek Ramaswamy's announcement of his bid for Governor of Ohio and recap some baffling comments on personhood coming out of the Florida Supreme Court.

2/27/25 - Dr. Robert George returns to the show to help us examine the relationship between Catholic teachings and the foundational principles of the United States. We'll delve into the historical and contemporary perspectives of American Catholics, exploring how they navigate the balance between their faith and civic duties. We'll also address key topics such as the separation of church and state...

2/26/25 - St. Damien was a Belgian priest who answered God's call to minister to the lepers of Molokai, Hawaii in the late 19th century. Leaving behind his home and family, St. Damien selflessly devoted himself to caring for those exiled to the isolated leper colony, providing not only medical care, but also spiritual support. He built churches, schools, and homes, offering the love and dignity of...

2/25/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to the show to share his latest monthly update with us. What's going on in the life of America's Bishop? We'll also provide an update on the Doorkeepers initiative being led by Jim and Bishop Strickland! Read Bishop Strickland's writings at  https://www.bishopstrickland.com/ Doorkeepers:  https://www.jimhavens.com/dkpreview

2/24/25 - Dr. Teresa Hilgers is an OB-GYN at the Saint Paul VI Institute. She holds degrees from Baylor University, Georgetown University, and Creighton University. For her residency training, she went to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, and following that she completed a Fellowship at the St. Paul VI Institute in Medical and Surgical NaProTechnology. Her weekly duties include seeing patients in the c...

2/21/25 - While the Trump administration has claimed to be deeply committed to the reimplementation of pro-life values and principles in the United States, many of their statements regarding IVF seem to suggest that they still may not have a full understanding of these issues. The fact is simple: nothing about IVF is pro-life! We'll hear from Donald Trump and JD Vance and explain why they're sligh...

2/20/25 - In Analog Hunger in a Digital World, renowned psychologist Dr. Paul Vitz addresses the troubling fact that scientific progress is no longer making human beings happy. In fact, the reverse trend is taking hold: individuals are more distressed and struggle with overwhelming confusion regarding personal identity and the meaningfulness of life as technology makes daily life more 'manageable....

2/19/25 - St. Charbel Makhlouf was a revered Lebanese monk and hermit of the Maronite Order. Born in 1828, St. Charbel lived a life of profound prayer, penance, and solitude in the mountains of Lebanon. His unwavering devotion to God, coupled with his miraculous healings and the many wonders attributed to his intercession, have made him a beacon of faith and hope for people worldwide. Today we del...

2/18/25 - Christine Flynn is a wife and mother of six young children. On fire for the Catholic faith, Christine is active on Instagram. Like many young women of her generation, Christine Flynn never had much use for "organized religion." In fact, she considered herself spiritually advanced. Unlike her peers who sat in church pews on Sunday, blindly following man-made rules and rites, she was in tu...

2/17/25 - Cheryl C. D. Hughes holds a Ph. D. in historical theology from Durham University in England. Her books include Katharine Drexel: The Riches-to-Rags Story of an American Catholic Saint (2014) and Crossing Boundaries and Confounding Identity: Chinese Women in Literature, Art, and Film (2023). Venerable Fulton J. Sheen was one of the greatest spiritual leaders and entertainers in America's...

2/14/25 - We'll bring you the latest updates from the pro-life movement and take a look at some recent comments made by Kristan Hawkins and Lila Rose on the "Whatever" podcast. The pair were prompted to share their opinions as to whether or not a woman who defies an abortion ban and therefore breaks the law should be prosecuted and jailed. How did America's modern day pro-life leaders answer? Also...

2/13/25 - David Torkington is a Spiritual Theologian, Author and Speaker who specializes in Prayer, Christian Spirituality and Mystical Theology. For the past fifty years, he has been communicating to his audience his profound love of the traditional and authentic Mystical and Biblical Theology that has inspired all his writings on prayer. In Passport to Perfection, renowned author David Torkingto...

2/12/25 - Servant of God Therese Neumann was a German mystic whose deep faith and spiritual experiences continue to inspire Catholics worldwide. Known for experiencing the stigmata, Therese's life was marked by a profound union with God through suffering, prayer, and sacrifice. She also experienced visions of the Passion of Christ, Eucharistic miracles, and an ability to live on the Eucharist alon...