Should You Give Your Children Access to Social Media?
According to a study in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, children today experience higher anxiety levels than the average child psychiatric patients of the 1950s. While some of these findings were the result of the rise of environmental threats, Jean M. Twenge, PhD reported that a decline in social connectedness...Continue reading→
Try That In A Small Town
Back in May, quadruple-platinum country music artist Jason Aldean released a song called Try That In A Small Town. In the song, Aldean paints a picture of the disheartening state of big cities in the United States: someone getting sucker punched on the street, an old lady getting carjacked, a liquor store being robbed at...Continue reading→
Relevant Radio Named Top Sponsor of the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
As recently announced by the executive team of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, the NEC has partnered with some of the most influential Catholic organizations in the world to support the mission of this international renewal project. Amongst that list of partners is Relevant Radio, the NEC’s top sponsor and a constant, dedicated supporter of...Continue reading→
Why is it Wrong to Use Contraception?
NOTE: This article features some sensitive topics that may not be suitable for younger readers. Please use discretion. What is contraception? According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, contraception (artificial) is defined: “The use of mechanical, chemical, or medical procedures to prevent conception from taking place as a result of sexual intercourse.” (CCC, Glossary)1....Continue reading→
Where does the Church stand on the Death Penalty?
A Florida man, Duane Owen, was recently sentenced to be executed on June 15th for two 1984 homicides, amongst other crimes. At the end of May, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops wrote a letter to Governor Ron Desantis, asking him to commute Owen’s sentence to life in prison without the opportunity for parole. However,...Continue reading→
Sr. Wilhelmina and the Miracle of Incorruptibility
NOTE: This story is ongoing and will be updated as developments come to light. In May of 2023, the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles exhumed the body of their foundress, Sr. Wilhelmina Lancaster in preparation for the transportation of her body to the new St. Joseph Shrine that was being added to their...Continue reading→
Understanding the Dichotomy Between Love and Hate
In 1993, the musical artist Haddaway released the song “What Is Love?” on his debut album, The Album. The song, an electronic Eurodance anthem, was a critical success worldwide, becoming a number-one hit in 13 countries and nearing the top of the charts in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The song itself found its...Continue reading→
Honoring the Memory of Those Who Served: Fr. Emil Kapaun
As we approach this long weekend and prepare to celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 29th, Cale Clarke spent an episode of The Cale Clarke Show speaking with the VP of College Relations at Benedictine College and author of The Rosary of St. John Paul II, The Fatima Family Handbook, and A Hero Priest’s...Continue reading→
The Pressing Issue Uniting Republicans and Democrats…
Sometimes, it seems like the only thing being broadcast is bad news or stories about how fractured our nation has become over politics. That’s precisely why so many people have turned to outlets like Relevant Radio so they can stay both informed and hopeful. But last week, we received some very uplifting news about a...Continue reading→
The Message of Our Lady of Champion
After the news broke, I could see the excitement in my children’s eyes. “Our Lady of Champion, pray for us!” they said, with a tone of awe and wonder. I wasn’t expecting Thursday, April 20, to be anything out of the ordinary. But when I received a push notification from my Relevant Radio app about...Continue reading→
Surrendering to the Moment
Willem van der Pas and Anette Herfkens were an engaged couple who were attempting to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to the Vietnamese coast in 1992 for a romantic getaway. Their flight was to be executed by a small, 25-passenger plane and the flight was supposed to be a short one. Herfkens, who was...Continue reading→
Our Country Needs Prayer
Tucker Carlson, about whom it was recently announced was parting ways with FOX News, gave a speech over the weekend at the 50th Anniversary of The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank based out of Washington D.C. Any average observer might have guessed that his 25-minute keynote address could have been spent criticizing mainstream media,...Continue reading→
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