The Tim Glemkowski Show

Tim tackles listener questions on work-life balance, friendships, family tensions, Church renewal, and finding faith in the realities of adult life.

Irish-born author and evangelization speaker, Julianne Stanz, joins Tim to discuss what it means to be an everyday disciple and how a personal encounter with Jesus renews the Church. Resources:  Julianne's Books

Mark Swartzberg joins Tim to discuss the launch of The Mark Swartzberg Show , Relevant Radio's new live morning program debuting June 8, and shares his journey from Wall Street analyst and growing up Jewish to becoming a Catholic radio host.

Tim is joined by Dr. Andrew Abela, founding dean of the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America, to discuss his book Superhabits . They explore why virtue is more than self-improvement and how good habits shape our thoughts, actions, and emotions. Resources:  Anatomy of Virtue diagram:  https://superhabit.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-virtue   GrowVirtue app:...

Tim and Maggie discuss what it looks like to live the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience in everyday family life, offering practical examples of how these virtues are not reserved only for St. Francis.

Joe Helow joins Tim for a conversation about Mary, Medjugorje, and his film about Jesus in the Eucharist.

Tim talks with catechist and AI expert Edmund Mitchell about the Pope’s message on artificial intelligence, why AI is more than just a tool, and the surprising presence of Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah at the Vatican for the document’s launch.

Tim discusses faith, work, and family life with guest Rob Hays. Rob shares how Catholics can live their faith boldly in challenging environments, the lessons he learned leading a hotel business through the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the dignity and value of work.   Resources:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robisonhays/  

Tim speaks with J.D. Flynn of The Pillar about Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical,  Magnifica Humanitas , and the Church’s emerging stance on artificial intelligence. They discuss the document's significance, its views on human dignity in the AI era, and its implications for the laity.    Resources:  https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/magnifica-humanitas-a-readers-guide...

Tim explores the relationship between the United States and the Catholic Church, asking where our rights truly come from and where we should place our identity. [Encore]  Resources:   https://relevantradio.com/54drn/#54form  

Tim explores the questions facing Gen Z, the first true digital-native generation, and the unique challenges they encounter on their path to holiness. [Encore]      

Tim speaks with Brian Middleton about his daughter Maria’s powerful faith during her battle with an inoperable brain tumor at 16. Her final words, "Think hope," have inspired a movement of trust in God amid suffering. [Encore] Resources:  https://rasjb.org/maria-middleton/ https://www.thinkhope.org/   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/think-hope-brian-middleton/1148487373  

Tim is joined by Senite Sahlezghi, a consecrated virgin for the Archdiocese of Denver, to discuss her vocation, how it points to the resurrection, and what insights we can glean regarding the end of time through this way of life. [Encore]

As Pentecost approaches, Tim takes calls on moments when listeners experienced the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in everyday life and explores the Spirit’s role in Scripture and Church teaching.   Resources:  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MXr4tVRJEbg  

Matt Meeks joins Tim to discuss the growing move from city life to rural Catholic living, how families discern small-town life, and the newly announced first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV.   Resources:  https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-first-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas.html  

Tim dissects a sobering study that shows the declining happiness of Americans, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. He talks about what causes it, what people are searching for, and what small factor puts Catholics ahead of the curve.    Resources: https://fortune.com/2026/05/03/america-got-rich-and-got-sad-a-retired-legend-of-economics-sees-a-happiness-crash-of-2020/   Join the...

Tim asks listeners to call in with testimonies of Mary's intercession in their lives on this feast day of Our Lady of Fatima.  Join the Family:   https://relevantradio.com/support/give-now/  

With Bishop Fulton Sheen's beatification coming soon, Tim speaks with Msgr. Roger Landry about the bishop's role in American Catholicism and the gravity of this event. He also shares what it is like to hold the same office as Bishop Sheen.    Join the Family:   https://relevantradio.com/support/give-now/  

Tim speaks with Hank Buckingham, camp administrator at Annunciation Heights, who first shares his conversion story and how it led him into ministry. He then discusses the camp’s mission to help youth and families encounter Christ through outdoor adventure, community, and prayer in the Colorado Rockies.   Resources:  https://www.annunciationheights.org/     Join the Family...

On the anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV, Tim reflects on the mind and mission of the Church’s new Holy Father, exploring how he thinks, the spiritual and intellectual influences shaping his leadership, and what his vision could mean for Catholics around the world.  

Tim talks with Dr. Bradley Birzer about whether Catholics can fully embrace America without losing their faith. They dive into a forgotten Catholic founder, the roots of the American experiment, and what families can do to rebuild faith, culture, and virtue at home. Resources:  The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty American Cicero: The Life of Charles Carroll

Tim shares his top 10 favorite and most influential books (with a few caveats). Also, he opens the phones to hear a few listeners' favorite picks that influenced their own spiritual development. [ENCORE]

Tim talks with Forge founder Dr. John Bishop about authentic fatherhood and how parishes can better form men to live their God-given role. Resources:  New Adam: God's Plan for Men Forge website  

Tim and Maggie Glemkowski sit down at their kitchen table to talk about some important and fun topics, including Tim's spiritual encounter with Bulls' tickets as a kid and a more personal question regarding his most recent leadership roles at the NEC. 

Tim is joined in studio by Kailash Duraiswami, a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur who had success and wealth but found himself empty. Raised Hindu, his search for truth led him to the Catholic Church.