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

Celebrity and royal matchmaker Cristina Pineda joins Trending with Timmerie discussing dating: Friends star Matthew Perry’s new dating standards, and what you need if you’re a type A woman (2:01).   Is there truth to the saying “happy wife, happy life”? (21:05) Practical tips and tons of resources for struggling with health, food and fertility and how husbands can help (36:43).    Resources mentio...

Especially after COVID, isolationism is becoming all to common — particularly for men — in relationships. This mindset tends to accentuate problems that exist elsewhere in the relationship, and can quickly become a relationship-killer if left untreated… We break down what you can do to defeat this frame of mind, and dive into preventative steps to stay on the same page for good.

How to pray like a man (2:12). Cold feet?   Why are men marrying late? (25:40) Vote NO on propositions 1 in CA, 3 in MI, and 5 in VT (42:36). Helping your wife struggling with health, food and fertility (46:13).   Resources mentioned :    California’s Prop 1 – Vote NO   Phone banking volunteer to help others  Vote No On Proposition 1   Learn more: https://www.noproposition1.com/   Donate https://w...

Happiness, while a vital part of being human, can come from different sources. As Catholics, our happiness can be traced back to God, and the contentness in that belief. However, looking at the Humanism movement, they have a very different perspective... We dive into the rationale that Humanists have for justifying not just their beliefs, but further, how they attempt to justify their personal hap...

OB/GYN Dr. Bill Lile poses strong medical and scientific arguments for life regarding patient’s rights, “Bodily Integrity”, and chemical abortion  (4:57). Dr. Lile  and Timmerie discuss the pro-abortion constitutional amendments and if passed the decline in medical standards (25:36). Why the upcoming election matters and Religious Liberty (40:52). Resources mentioned :    https://www.prolifedoc.or...

Even as our culture today has made countless flagrant attempts to villainize men — and specifically fathers — it couldn’t be any more obvious the disastrous effect this has had, especially on our youth. Listen as we break down the important difference that fathers make in the family, and the wide-ranging and long-lasting effect that the absence of a father has…

Report says married moms are the happiest .  Timmerie unpacks why (4:32). Father Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss:  Is Defeat Good for Us? (24:03) How gratitude helps make moms happy (40:08).  Dreaming of happiness – what we really need. Explained by Pope Saint John Paul II (42:49).     Resources mentioned :    Episode: Why Moms Matter & How to be Present to Your Child  htt...

Morning prayer, depending on your perspective, is probably either a) a peaceful, focused beginning to your day, or b) a challenging, dazed endeavor to simply accomplish the task at hand. And while prayer is always great thing, I think we can all agree that the former is a better choice for everyone involved... :) We dive into some tips on making morning prayer a more meditative, prayerful, enrichi...

Fr. Dave Heney on what we really believe about the Eucharist and the challenge of the mystery (4:07). Christmas comes early? The tomb of St. Nicholas has been found in Turkey (24:10). How the witness of Saint John Paul II changed our lives (44:52). Resources mentioned :  Fr. Dave Heney  ​​ https://daveheney.com/      Share how Saint John Paul II changes your life https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj_ksP...

As much as stress is a natural phenomena, and one that can aid us in critical moments, our culture today has developed an overt tendency to make even benign concerns ones that fuel a disproportionate level of stress. This unnecessary stress has had many knock-on effects throughout our society, but none more visible or concerning than the epidemic of anxiety disorders among schoolchildren... We bre...

Marriage hour: Author Leila Miller joins Trending with Timmerie. Should you encourage your friend to leave their marriage? (1:59) What do you do if your child is living with their fiance before marriage? (17:17) How do you know if a marriage is valid and if you should support it? (25:57) Are dating standards good? (36:05) What is with the fad that every girl needs a guy who is 6 feet tall? (43:41)...

Friendships can sometimes feel very fulfilling -- almost to the point that they feel 'permanent' or 'unbreakable' in our minds. Although friendship is important for all of us, it's critical that we understand it's purpose in our lives -- and when it begins to encroach on marriage... To illustrate the problem, we dive into a recent article from The Atlantic, where an author gives their perspective...

Gentlemen’s Hour:  Janet Morana from Silent No More joins Trending with Timmerie discussing the impact a husband’s porn use has on the wife (1:40) and the impact of abortion on men (16:36).  Tip for how dads can pass the faith on to children (32:13). Why men are protectors and why men and women compliment one another. The role of a man as a priest, protector, and provider  (37:39)    Resources men...

Especially with Halloween almost upon us, it's a common question, but one that isn't particularly simple to answer. Ultimately, the most important factor is what it is that we're looking for in watching the movie -- is it a simple, well-intentioned 'spook'? Or, is it, perhaps subconsciously, a desire to learn more about things we shouldn't be curious about? We break it all down, and give an exampl...

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...

Culturally, the confusion that has arisen from the use of artificial birth control has become far-reaching, and spawned many individually-nuanced disconnects between biological truth and societal preference. Recently, this reality of what women have been given a biologically innate desire toward -- motherhood -- has led to a growing number of instances on social media where this truth has shown it...

Happy Hour:  Living in an alternate reality running from God and ourselves (3:32). Divorce is getting in the way of my happiness (20:51). The Rosary and the Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary (23:59).  Struggling in your marriage over NFP, porn, betrayal trauma, and intimacy?  (43:42)   Resources mentioned :    https://helpourmarriage.com/   https://www.foryourmarriage.org/   Methods for Sa...

Caller question: Does hormonal birth control use create gender confusion for babies that are born after its use? To fully answer this question, we dive into a recent study on fish who were given these hormones before and during pregnancy -- and the results that are be a bit unsettling...

With the epidemic of identity crises reaching a fever pitch among young people in particular, and further exacerbated by the introduction of the 'Metaverse', where identities are further clouded by the intentionally loose connection to anything truly real, it's about time we start talking about a remedy! Dr. John Grabowski joins us to unpack the issue, and introduce the long-simmering debate betwe...

Women who say they would never have an abortion and love babies but other people can have one.  Jennifer Lawrence talks about miscarriages, her baby, and supporting abortion (4:43). All you need to know about the abortion Ballot Measures in CA, MI, MO, KS, and VT – two states are giving toddlers the ability to have sex changes and cross sex hormones (19:55).   Is Madonna gay?  The 3rd wave feminis...

A recent California law mandating car seats had an unexpected effect -- it might've lowered birth rates. Why? According to one researcher: because it makes having a child more expensive... Importantly, we must recognize that excuses, like these car seats, abound around us, and keep us from fulfilling our mission. We break down how we can recognize these obstacles, and free ourselves from them for...

Marriage Hour:  J.P. De Gance, President and CEO of Communio joins Trending with Timmerie discussing the real reason young people are leaving the faith   (1:57) and marriage skills and resources (19:59). Visionary Sister Lucia explains the calling of Our Lady of Fatima to sanctify families and comments on the apparition of the Holy Family at the Miracle of the Sun (34:12)    Resources mentioned : ...

The Apparitions at Fatima continue to touch the lives of many, even though the events took place 105 years ago. However, even though the actual events themselves have been well-documented, it's important that we fully capture what's important -- the message that Mary brought to us through these children! We uncover the true importance of these Apparitions, and break down the living example and gui...

Hugh Brown, Executive VP of American Life League, joins Trending with Timmerie discussing How husbands can fight for their marriage when things get difficult.  (3:30) what leadership isn’t and the roles of men setting good examples in their own families (18:16). Major leak on SM showing a 600% increase in “gender nonconforming” students (33:36). Parents are standing up to the risk and sexualizatio...

Despite what the stereotypes might lead you to believe, and although the epidemic of faithlessness persists among most demographics, young Catholics have demonstrated an inspiring commitment to the faith by becoming the leading group utilizing the Sacrament of Reconciliation! We break down the likely causes of this, and crack into the broader cultural elements at play...