Trending with Timmerie - Catholic Principles applied to today's experiences.

'The Incarnation, Birth, and Infancy of Jesus Christ', written by St. Alphonsus Liguori, offers us a fascinating opportunity to reflect upon Jesus' childhood, and in a way that clearly emphasizes His humanity. As we go into Advent, this is a fantastic resource as we prepare for Jesus' birth! However, what I'd like to point you toward today is a very particular reflection, on a topic that can be so...

Happy Hour on Trending with Timmerie.  Guest Fr. Robert Spitzer, President of the Magis Center, talks about what the highest form of happiness is and how to maintain it (4:02).  He covers the dark night of the soul and how to keep praying. (20:15) Will polyamory make me and my marriage happy? (43:00) Resources mentioned :  Fr. Robert Spitzer’s websites   https://magiscenter.com/   https://www.cred...

Trending's Resident Matchmaker Cristina Pineda unpacks the question; "Is Chivalry Dead?". While it's no secret that chivalry has ostensibly become far less common than in the past, recent developments especially among young men are bringing hope to the future of chivalry in our culture! Join us as we walk through it all, and break down a few practical examples & tips for men looking to be more...

Women’s health and fertility/infertility specialist NaPro Dr. Susan Caldwell joins Trending with Timmerie discussing: Actress Jennifer Aniston opens up about IVF and fertility struggle.  Should you do IVF or freeze your eggs? (3:55)  They discuss getting off of birth control and transitioning to a fertility awareness programs like Natural family planning (21:30).   Timmerie shares her story with f...

The Seven Sorrows of Mary represent many things, offering incredible insight into her life & the love that she has for us all. Some, however, have misunderstood the true gravity of the sacrifices she made, most specifically her choice to offer her life to God, and have unjustly considered her "unrelatable". This couldn't be further from the truth! Join us as we unpack the Seven Sorrows of Our...

Marriage hour on Trending with Timmerie with clinical social worker, and psychoanalysis, and parent guidance expert Erica Komisar discussing: how to build resilience in your children (4:18).  What to do to help make up for the impact of split custody and a mom’s absence from her child (18:55).  How grandmothers can meet the needs of mother and baby when filling in as a primary caregiver (27:51). ...

Pro-life post election roundup.  Why people don’t want the radical abortion agenda they voted for (3:03). 4 simple ways you can be pro-life today to change and save hearts and minds (28:40). Tom Brady and Gisele plot twist (35:47). Stories that change and save lives (43:49).     Resources mentioned :    https://hopeafterabortion.com/   https://abortionpillreversal.com/

The feeling of belonging really is an understated emotion. Regardless of who we are, we're likely to seek out an environment where we feel included and loved, and while this isn't always a bad thing, this can sometimes lead us toward unhealthy behaviors... Join us as we unpack the link between Cancel Culture and the loneliness epidemic in our country today...

Hugh Brown, Executive VP of American Life League, joins Trending with Timmerie discussing the lies of politics and the liberal movement and why your vote matters (3:22). Why this election is about whether or not we believe in reality (16:56). Future of abortion and what we can do (30:27). Will the motto “you do you” make you happy? (41:10)   Resources:    https://www.all.org/     https://abortionp...

Hope can sometimes be tricky to find when it feels like we need it the most -- especially on days like today! But, why is this? We break down what hope actually is, where it comes from, and how we can find it at all times in God!

Happy hour on Trending with Timmerie with guest Nir Eyal author of Indistractable discussing how to become indistractable (1:43). 4 ways to be indistractable and how distracting email can be, and how to fix it (15:32). Hacks for not being distracted (27:41). No vote needed on Propositions 1 in CA, 3 in MI, and 5 VT.  (45:27 ).    Resources mentioned :  https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/

In recent decades, our culture seems to have underemphasized the importance of the home, who takes care of it, and the critical ways in which they reflect our values. In turn, a large proportion of our society sees the workplace with an extraordinary level of significance and purpose previously only reserved for the home. But why? Dr. Carrie Dress joins us to discuss her book; 'Theology of the Hom...

Melanie Hempe from ScreenStrong.com joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss: Will your gamer survive college?(2:39) And answers ways to navigate screens in your life (18:20). NPR Broadcasts audio of a child being killed by abortion.  What should we do about this?  (39:07)   Resources mentioned :    https://screenstrong.org/   Will your gamer survive college?   https://www.amazon.com/Gamer-Survive-...

Although it's not very well publicized, the recent rise in witchcraft and Satanism has begun to permeate the media and popular culture in obscure ways. However, the reason behind much of it actually has a very revealing core sentiment... Fr. Matthew Spencer, OSJ joins us as we break down a few examples of these movements infiltrating our culture, and unpack the motivating factors that have given r...

Marriage Hour:  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie discussing: Handling communication and stress in marriage from the male and female perspective (1:20).  How to fix growing apart, and the need for forgiveness in marriage (14:38).  Addressing resentment that builds in our lives and how to move past it (26:00). Career changes  and how to reinvent yoursel...

Parenting, especially at first, can be SUCH a daunting challenge! Whether it's self-doubt about whether you're getting things "right", or simply being overwhelmed at the thought of who your child will be when they grow-up, being a parent is hard! Jim O'Day of Integrity Restored joins us with a few tips and tricks from his own experience of being a father for all those new to parenting!

Gentlemen’s Hour:  All souls day – the feast for those in purgatory.  What can we do for our deceased loved ones? (3:02) Jim O’Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, joins Trending with Timmerie discussing: Social media’s impact on men’s health and tips for better use (9:08).  How stress is impacting men and what to do about it (25:09).  Why men need healthy outlets to channel aggression,...

Romance is a tricky topic for many of us; while we might strive for it, oftentimes actually finding it is a monumental challenge. Today, however, we're examining romance on a higher-level, wondering 'Does romance really matter?', and, if so, how can we actually create it? Trending's Resident Matchmaker, Cristina Pineda, joins us with her perspective to unpack the hidden importance of romance, and...

Unpacking the writings and lives of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross also known as St. Edith Stein and (3:23) Fr. Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss St. Alphonsus Liguori (27:43).     Resources mentioned :    Essays on Women  https://www.amazon.com/Essays-Woman-Collected-English-German/dp/0935216596   Aunt Edith: The Jewish Heritage of a Catholic Saint https://www.templegate.com...

In the wake of COVID, we've seen many rapid changes in our society -- especially among our youth. One of these changes has been an exacerbation of time spent on social media, specifically among young girls... We dive into why this trend has led to increased isolation and depression, and further, why this is seemingly leading to an increase among young girls in cases of gender dysphoria and other g...

Abel Garcia joins Trending with Timmerie to share his story of rejecting being a man and being ushered into an LGBTQ idenity by a counselor, insurance company, primary care physician, and surgeons. Abel share the aftermath of cross sex hormones, testosterone blockers, and top surgery.     Resources mentioned :    https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/detransitioner-suffers-irreversible-harm-fears-...

It's no secret that Millennials, and now Gen Z, have experienced a decline in both their marriage rate and their birth rate. But why, exactly? We break down the motivations that have led to this stagnation, and identify the biological, social, and faith perspectives on why getting married younger isn't the problem society makes it out to be...

The Blessed Mother is an example for us in so many ways, but you might not be aware of this one… We dive into the meaning of ‘Transcendence’, and break down how this quality of the Blessed Mother is truly the highest form of happiness!

Former abortion provider and now pro-life OB/GYN Dr. John Bruchalski joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss whether to save mom or save the baby (2:41) and whether there should be restrictions on abortion (26:09). Be ready to vote NO against a radical pro-abortion amendment to the state constitutions in California, Michigan, and Vermont  (42:42).  How The American College of OBGYNs (ACOG)  change...

While it isn't frequently covered, truly horrifying research occurs mind-rattlingly often on aborted babies throughout the world. In this research, what becomes most apparent to even the most hard-hearted, pro-choice listener is the true humanity that these children really have. Listen as we break down four studies that occurred recently at institutions you will undoubtedly look at differently goi...