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

Melanie Hempe from ScreenStrong.com joins Trending with Timmerie discussing balancing screen and tech use in school and for entertainment (3:01) Does it work and is it safe for a teen to not have a cell phone and SM? (9:43)  Studies show that regular family meals are vital for physical and mental health of children (40:36). Teaching the Faith to our baby and toddler (47:27).    Resources mentioned...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and although Breast Cancer has many different causes & exists within many different variants, two infrequently-covered risk factors are: 1) having an abortion; and 2) being on hormonal birth control. While this might be a surprise for some, the science is really quite clear about this... We break down studies that support this, and clarify further how...

Happy Hour: Marriage and Family Therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss resilience (2:11), taking your questions on relationships and career changes (23:36), and the role of responsibility for children when parenting.  Timmerie answers dating questions (43:03)   Resources mentioned :     Defying Gravity: How Choosing Joy Lifted My Family from Death to Life https://www.amazon....

"Just because we can do something, does that mean we should?"... This is a question that should be very much on our minds as we think about what IVF, and even further so, Reciprocal IVF, really represent for us; are these procedures scientific progress? Or, are they really just a (cloaked) step backwards? We dive into the many variable at play, but keep a special focus on the glaring issue with al...

For many (most?) of us, it's alarmingly easy to be dissuaded from interjecting into a discussion with a non-Catholic relevant elements from our Faith. This can be the case for many reasons, but it's important that we recognize both the calling that we have as Catholics to share the Gospel, and the opportunity that the Holy Spirit has given us to do so in these exact moments! We dive into how to ev...

While it’s never going to be fun or easy, it’s absolutely critical that we have an open dialogue with those around us, and most especially our spouse. If we don’t get out in front of issues that are bothering us by sharing them with our spouse, resentment will inevitably build, leading to much bigger problems down the line. However, we have to remember that it never needs to get this far to begin...

What standards should we live by? How do standards impact us? Actress Bryce Dallas Howard was pressured to lose weight for 'Jurassic World Dominion' but wouldn’t (3:06). Gender ideology pushes people to tell a lie. PA teacher reinstated after refusing to use preferred pronouns – hundreds of parents support him (21:21). How to bring up controversial topics in conversation and talk to someone about...

Frequently nowadays, our culture looks to disparage the idea of family -- in nearly every way imaginable. This has led to knock-on effects that have corroded nearly every facet of our society and created innumerable hazards for those growing up in this environment. However, we can't forget that hope is not -- and never will be -- lost. We're beginning to see rumblings of a renaissance online and i...

Marriage Hour:  Celebrity & royal matchmaker Cristina Pineda joins Trending with Timmerie discussing: marital crisis and possible divorce of Tom Brady and Giselle (3:08).  She gives expert relationship advice on how to know whether someone is marriage material or just someone you're attracted to in light of Khloé Kardashian MRI showing brain trauma from cheating (23:04). Did I miss finding my...

The danger of temptation is really quite difficult to fully realize -- according to an exorcist. While not as "spectacular" as possession, the nature of temptation is that of a worm on a hook. To a fish, the worm may be delicious, but little do they realize the ugly reality behind its presence. For us, learning to recognize the metaphorical "worm" also allows us to caution ourselves against the te...

Drew Mariani joins guest host Brooke Taylor on Trending with Timmerie to discuss the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on the feast of St. Faustina Kowalska. Dr. Joshua Hochschield joins Trending to discuss the dangers of social media and how it impacts us.   https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/a-mind-at-peace

While NFP has been known well by Catholics around the world since the time of Humanae Vitae , the time and occasion of its use has been the subject of controversy since day one. As its use is subject to a relatively broad test of 'grave reason', it's no wonder that confusion abounds. We cover the rationale behind NFP and cultural factors at play, before we dive into best practices of how to naviga...

Erica Komisar, psychoanalyst and author of “Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters”, joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss: What social science says about why moms matter most to their children.  (2:00) and  Why being physically and emotionally present to your child is important and how to do it. (16:27)  How a husband’s career choices impact the family: Tom Br...

Although many of us are already familiar with the concept of the 'seven deadly sins' because of their mention in popular culture, it's critical that we as Catholics fully understand and can articulate the seven Capital Virtues, which provide a clear model of qualities to exemplify in our daily lives. We cover all of these, and explain the significance & background behind their meaning and purp...

Theology professor, Dr. Deborah Savage joins guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss the unique qualities and roles of both men and woman as created by God. They discuss the attack on man and the masculine genius.

In dating, while dates themselves can feel overwhelming for many of us, what comes after the date is oftentimes a greater mental challenge, and can foster unnecessary anxiety and stress. Matchmaker Cristina Pineda joins us as we cover basic principles of communication before and after a date, and special ground rules for how to approach texting in relationships!

While many of us are aware of our Guardian Angels’ presence, we might not always fully appreciate the incredible impact that they make in our lives — on a daily basis! Today, on the Feast of the Guardian Angels, make it a point to ask for their intercession, but also to offer your thanks for the constant love, care, and assistance that they tirelessly offer!

Has conformist societal pressure left you unsure about where the Church stands on key issues? Or, has it left you wondering how to navigate conversations about your faith, especially at the ballot box? Strap in, as we’ll be covering everything you need to know about where the Church stands on Modernity, through the lens of St. John Paul II & Sacred Scripture!

Psychiatrist Dr. Adriana Stacey joins Trending with Timmerie to answer the question “Can we really multitask?” How to decrease multitasking  (4:11). How to balance screens in your marriage and as a family (21:25).  Did Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have an abortion?  Is abortion ever medically necessary? (39:52)   Resources mentioned :    https://screenstrong.com/     OBGYN Dr. John Bruchalski ex...

Dr. Edward Sri joins Trending with Timmerie discussing how falling in love is easy but growing in love together is hard (2:41). They discuss divorce of the Heart & the 4 walls we put up in our marriage (22:08). Timmerie answers marriage and dating questions about dating for 10 years and cutting off in-laws(43:36)   Resources mentioned :    Book: The Good, The Messy, and the Beautiful - The Joy...

Some people believe that saying “yes” to a request that they don’t want to fulfill automatically makes it a sacrificial offering, while simultaneously believing that saying “no” is akin to a rejection of sacrifice. While both of these can be true at times, in general, saying “yes” isn’t a good thing if what you were asked to do isn’t something that you should do… We cover both the how and the why...

Devin Schadt from the Fathers of St. Joseph joins Trending with Timmerie discussing Celtics coach Ime Udoka's affair that led to his suspension from coaching for a whole season. They discuss healing in relationships, commitment, and a hopeful reconciliation with his fiance actress Nia Long (1:43). FBI rade on Pro-life Catholic family arresting father Mark Houck (20:11) Legitimate defense (34:00). ...

Temptation tends to strike when we least expect it, and if we’re unprepared, it can lead us to sin. It therefore couldn’t be more important to have a strategy for dealing with the temptation in that moment! Jim O’Day of Integrity Restored joins us as we uncover a few simple methods of disconnecting from the temptation at hand, and to refocus us on God, who always wants to take on that temptation f...

  Guest: Father Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie discussing how young Catholics believe loss of abortion a grave offense to equality ( 3:00) and how Star Wars Midnight Horizon goes woke on Gender.  Do you struggle with the Catholic Church’s teaching on LGBTQ issues? (22:40) Would you pray infront of an abortion clinic?  (34:00)  How you can get involved in local pro-life work (39:00).  Pr...

It seems like it's only become more often that we're questioned why we're pro-life, and it can feel quite discouraging to experience the ridicule time and again. However, the reality is that we can defeat any reasoned argument for abortion, even without bringing faith into the equation! We cover the 3 key arguments that abortion advocates frequently make, and the corresponding "cheat codes" that a...