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

Do you feel like you aren’t “productive” at home and would rather be at work? Are you happier at work than when you’re home? Timmerie is joined by Dr. Carrie Gress, author of for this Monday Happy Hour to discuss purpose and happiness in one’s life. Do you pray first thing in the morning? Why a feast day for a cathedral? Theology of Home II Theology of Home II: The Spiritual Art of Homemaking: htt...

How do you cope with stress? Sometimes we can turn to destructive behaviors when we face challenges in life, such as an eating disorder, bad habits, or maybe we are addicted to pornography. Timmerie is joined by Sr. Tina Alfieri, who is a sex addiction recovery coach and therapist and also a diocesan hermit, to discuss faith-based, healthy ways to overcome the stress in life.   Catholic resources...

What really is marriage? There’s a lot of confusion in the culture about not only what marriage is but what it is for. Holiness. Faithfulness. A Calling. Sacrifice. Timmerie breaks it all down and explains how context is key in properly understanding marriage and finding fulfillment. Jesus models it for us on the cross. 

What just happened?  Confused about the presidential election? On Trending with Timmerie, Timmerie is joined by Michael Knowles from The Daily Wire to break down the latest news on the election, our future president, vote count, and where the culture is moving on important issues for Catholics. Major votes took place across the country from the legalization of drug possession to late-term abortion...

If someone asked you to give a reason for the hope that you have, what would you say? What exactly is hope? In the midst of uncertainty with elections and a pandemic going on, Timmerie shares what hope is and the importance of this theological virtue. Justice Amy Coney Barrett brings a turning of a tide for female role models.  Women are sick of being told they have to be something other than who...

Do you struggle with anxiety?  On Trending with Timmerie, Timmerie shares practical tips for how you can find balance and peace with technology and social media.  How should we confront death?  All Souls Day gives us perspective and teaches us to have hope in Christ. Do you pray in the morning?  Praying in the morning will set you up for joy and peace throughout your day.  How do you overcome the...

All of us want to belong and to be loved…  Do you feel alone or like an outcast?  Are you trying to find yourself?  Do you want joy and happiness?  Listen to this conversation between Timmerie and Kim Zember, who shares her story of struggling with same-sex attraction and how she found authentic friendship, healing, and peace in Jesus Christ. Also, should Catholics watch horror films? Resour...

Guys, does being romantic really matter? Matchmaker Cristina Pineda joins Timmerie to talk about practical tips for being romantic, whether you are single or married. Can being vulnerable lead to intimacy? Are women really visual? Do they care about how men look? Yes!  Talk show host and Dancing with the Stars contestant Jeannie Mai shared that she can’t wait to “submit” to rapper Je ezy. What can...

There’s a link between prostate cancer and contraception? What is healthy competition, and what are the links between athletics and the spiritual life? What is the difference between justice and charity? Why are so many people choosing surrogacy and IVF?  It shows how millennial women have an innate desire for motherhood.

Timmerie is joined by Walt Heyer, who identified as transgender for 8 years and now works to expose the harm of transgender surgery, and also exposes the lies that changing genders will make you happier. True redemption and identity come from a relationship with Jesus Christ.  How did we get here and how does Transgenderism relate to abortion?  Why are young Catholics more apt to go to confession?...

How can we take control and bring back joy? Jim O’Day from Integrity Restored joins Timmerie to discuss 4 steps to build joy in your life, as well as the scientific “how-to” guide for happiness.  Pumpkin Spice is Catholic?  Link to Integrity Restored, an organization that helps those struggling to overcome pornography and those who know someone struggling with pornography: https://integrityrestore...

Did you know that in Colorado there is a ballot measure – Prop 115 –  to ban abortion after 22 weeks? You can do something to help save lives in Colorado!  NaPro doctor who specializes in women’s fertility, Dr. Susan Caldwell, joins Timmerie to discuss treatment and success for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and endometriosis, as well as the impact of contraception on a woman’s body and her rela...

Are you struggling in your marriage? Or perhaps just looking for some guidance? Executive Director of Relevant Radio Fr. Francis Hoffman (a.k.a. Fr. Rocky) joined Timmerie to discuss his book “Marriage Insurance: 12 Rules to Live By”. On this the feast of St. John Paul II, Timmerie explains the spousal meaning of the body that John Paul II elucidates in his “Theology of the Body”, whic...

Can the Pope change the Church’s teaching on marriage? Timmerie explains what the Church teaches on marriage, as well as important points to consider about the nature of the papacy in light of media reports about comments Pope Francis made on civil unions for same-sex couples. Is there a “right time” to have a child? What is the proper practice of Natural Family Planning? What do you do if you thi...

Did you know that there is a link between breast cancer and abortion? Timmerie explains the connection. She also follows up on her conversations from the Women’s March, discussing the topics of patriarchy, misogyny, and late-term abortion. Sr. Tina Alfieri, a diocesan hermit and certified sexual addiction therapist, joins Timmerie to discuss couples therapy: when to go? What to discuss? What if my...

Fr. Tim Grumbach joins Timmerie. There are many deceptive voices telling us what will make us happy, experience freedom, and what makes us successful. Will your gender or profession make you happy? The Gospel and Saints Jean de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues and Companions stand in sharp contrast and might even have lived a life of what would be considered a failure in the eyes of the world. Timmerie share...

Whether or not you are familiar with Jiu Jitsu, there are intriguing parallels between “ Bushido”, “the way of the warrior”, and Catholic virtue. Jim O’Day from Integrity Restored joins Timmerie to discuss the pillars of “the way of the warrior”.  They address whether living a life of abstinence, celibacy, or even monogamy is harmful. Contrary to what a doctor might tell you, practicing abstinence...

Listen for answers to difficult questions regarding marriage, dating, and relationships.  So many families in the world today are missing a father figure, which has caused harm not only in immediate families but also in communities. Rev. Walter Hoye joins Timmerie to discuss how the black community in particular has been impacted by the absence of men in the homes. In addition to this, the African...

What is reciprocal IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)? What are the medical and moral concerns of IVF? Timmerie discusses the unrealistic expectation placed on body image in light of the trending photos of Ashanti on her 40th birthday.  Timmerie’s husband Gabriel joins Trending to share a little about their relationship and why St. Joseph is the Terror of Demons even when he never said a word in Scriptu...

What is the proper texting etiquette when dating? And is watching porn cheating on your spouse or significant other? Timmerie sits down with matchmaker Cristina Pineda from Matchmakers in the City to discuss what to text and what not to text when navigating a dating relationship. She shares three words that will win the second date, plus “romance killers” to avoid. Today also marks the date that O...

Are you finding yourself stressed a lot these days? If so, there’s good news: there are things you can do to help reduce the amount of stress in your life. Timmerie shares four tips for healthy ways to help decrease cortisol and increase your happy chemicals of dopamine and oxytocin. In addition to this, Timmerie talks about ways to combat fear and anxiety in sharing the Gospel with others....

There might be times when parts of other religions are attractive to us. Is it ok to pick and choose elements from other religions, like Yoga and Buddhism, and incorporate them into Catholicism? How do we grow in virtue and overcome bad habits?  Timmerie breaks down the cardinal virtues: prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude and why they’re the pillars for living a Christian life.  You’ll l...

Are you struggling in your marriage? Or perhaps you’re wondering how to better handle the disagreements that come up between you and your spouse? Timmerie sits down with Sr. Tina Alfieri, who specializes in spiritual direction, is a Catholic Diocesan Hermit, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist; and a Recovery Coach for addictive disorders. You’re not going to want to miss this episode: marriage a...

What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? Timmerie unpacks not only what makes a man a man, but also what it means to be a gentleman. She draws on insights from Brett McKay, shares a powerful conversation on abortion from Kanye West and Nick Cannon, and looks to St. Joseph, “Light of Patriarchs”, as a model for men today.

If you were to examine your life, what would you say is keeping you from becoming the person you want to be, the person who God created you to be? Our decisions can impact our prayer life, our self image, our relationships with others, and so on. Timmerie sits down with former Cosmo Girl writer Sue Ellen Browder and discusses what it is that truly makes us beautiful. Timmerie also shares some help...