The Tim Glemkowski Show

Tim and Maggie sit down at the kitchen table for their own version of The Newlywed Game, testing how well they know each other’s favorite Scripture verses, saints, and foods. They also reveal a secret soapbox issue they’ve been dying to share.     

Catholic author and speaker, Mallory Smyth, joins Tim to share how she drifted away from the Church in college. They explore why women in younger generations are becoming less religious and what might help them rediscover a lasting faith. Resources:  https://substack.com/@malloryasmyth/notes   https://www.mallory-smyth.com/   Rekindled: How Jesus Called Me Back to the Catholic Churc...

Tim talks about the current housing crisis and the recent changes in the office of bishops. Also, he takes a few questions from millennial listeners about the importance of leaving a legacy.    Resources:  America’s Housing Shortage Is Turning Into a Moral Crisis

Tim welcomes filmmaker Anthony D’Ambrosio back to the show to discuss Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey and what it reveals about modern movies. They explore storytelling, heroism, faith, and what today’s filmmakers can learn from the great epics of the past.    Resources:   https://www.triumphoftheheart.com/  

There is a lot going on in the world lately, so here’s the rundown through a Catholic lens. Tim highlights Pope Leo appointing Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone to the Vatican's highest court, Made in America Week, the UK's new prime minister, and the wildfires in Spain and France.   

On today's show. Tim Glemkowski welcomes on Mike Pacer share about his organization; 5 Stones and how they support those who want to build the kingdom of God. Mike and his organization aim to be like the stones that David hurled at Goliath. Tim delves into how this exciting work came about.   Resources: Who We Are | Our Mission at 5 Stones

Tim sits down with Dan DeMatte, co-founder of Damascus, to explore the power of the lay apostolate and what it means to answer God’s call to mission. Dan shares how ordinary Catholics can dream bigger, pursue holiness, and help renew the Church through bold discipleship.   Resources:  Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage   Dream Bigger: A 21-Day Journey to Unlock God’s...

Tim is joined by Bishop David Toups to continue Renewal Week with a conversation on priestly renewal. Drawing from Bishop Toups’ research, the CARA study, and his experience as a diocesan bishop, they discuss how priests can be better supported, strengthened, and renewed in their vocation. Resources: ENTER BY THE NARROW GATE: SATISFACTION AND CHALLENGES AMONG RECENTLY ORDAINED PRIESTS

Tim is joined by Fr. Stephen Pullis to discuss how seminaries discern and form future priests, including a new report on assessing candidates for Holy Orders. They also unpack the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation and what its updated stages and standards mean for preparing holy, healthy priests.   Resources: https://mcgrath.nd.edu/news/mcgrath-institute-for-church-life-publi...

Tim looks at what makes a parish healthy, how Catholics should view and engage with their parish, and the practical steps we can take to strengthen parish life. Callers also share examples of renewal they have witnessed and what has worked in their own communities.   Resources:  https://amazingparish.org/   https://www.laltocatholic.com/  

Tim and Maggie sit down at the kitchen table to reflect on the biggest decision they made for their family: moving and committing three years of service to the National Eucharistic Congress. They share what the experience taught them about discernment, hearing God’s voice, and where their family is now.  

Tim talks with author Jeff Lukich about what kept him away from the Catholic Church for forty years and what finally brought him home. They also explore the relationship strains that can come with returning to the faith and hear from listeners about their own journeys back.   Resources:  Jeff Lukich The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith

Tim is joined by his producer, Gavin Listro, to hear about growing up as a missionary kid in the jungles of Peru in an evangelical Protestant family and his journey into the Catholic Church. They also explore what is drawing so many Gen Z men toward Catholicism today.   Resources:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612783937?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback   https://li...

Tim shares 7 things that can derail your vocation discernment, drawing from his own experience of wrestling with God and overthinking the priesthood. He breaks down the most common traps and shares some solutions. [ENCORE]   Resources The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living https://a.co/d/0da9lw2g Tim's original blog post https://www.timglemkowski.com/blog/the-7-most...

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

Tim and Maggie sit down at the kitchen table to reflect on the “good old days,” finding happiness in ordinary family life, and learning to be present to God in the midst of busyness, suffering, and joy. Resources:  Maggie's Book club Reading List

Tim reflects on the crisis facing men and masculinity today, looking at both studies and Scripture to ask what it means to be a man in a modern culture that often shames healthy masculinity.

Tim is joined by Andreas Widmer, founder and director of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship and former Swiss Guard for Pope St. John Paul II, to share his conversion story and how Christians can imitate Christ in their work.   Resources:  https://andreas-widmer.com/   https://stpaulcenter.com/store/the-pope-the-ceo https://cioccacenter.com/andreas-widmer/  

Tim takes a moment to share what helped him discern a faith informed by reason as a young man searching for truth. He breaks down four major reasons why he believes God exists and why that belief ultimately led him to Jesus Christ and His Church.

Tim speaks with Joe Micatrotto from the Holy Land about what he has seen firsthand and the strength of the people living through war. They also discuss the beauty of experiencing the “Fifth Gospel,” the land where Scripture comes alive.   Resources:  https://www.eohsjwesternusa.org/    https://www.eohsjwesternusa.org/ministries/hogar-nino-dios-bethlehem/  &nbsp...

Tim is joined by Anthony D’Ambrosio, the filmmaker, writer, and director of the critically acclaimed film Triumph of the Heart . They discuss Anthony’s journey to faith, his devotion to St. Maximilian Kolbe, and how that devotion ultimately inspired him to create the film. Anthony also shares behind-the-scenes stories of how the team brought the project to life. [Encore]   Resourc...

Tim is joined once again by Dr. Bradley Birzer, the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, to reflect on the founding of our nation 250 years ago. What was at stake, who deserves more credit, and what can Catholics still learn from the courage, sacrifice, and vision of America’s founders?   Resources:  The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment...

Tim is joined by former semipro soccer player Steven Duran to talk about chasing a soccer dream, finding his identity in Christ, and becoming a defender of the faith. Plus, Tim previews tonight’s USA game and what sports can teach us about sacrifice, vocation, and faith.

Tim is joined once again by Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, the canonization of a nun who died in 1920, and the difficult question of why God allows people to suffer.  

On this feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Tim unpacks the biblical and historical roots of apostolic authority, the Petrine office, and why respect for the Holy Father remains a gift of unity for the Church today.