Author: John Hanretty

John Hanretty

John Hanretty serves as a Digital Media Producer for Relevant Radio®. He is a graduate of the Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas. Besides being passionate about writing, his hobbies include drawing and digital design. You can read more of his daily articles at relevantradio.com and on the Relevant Radio® app.

Archbishop Bernard Hebda: A Call for Prayer and Real Immigration Reform (Morning Air)

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

After a violent weekend in the Twin Cities, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis is urging Catholics to respond with prayer, peace, and a serious push for ... Read more

When Daycare Becomes the Default (Trending with Timmerie)

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

A viral Minnesota daycare fraud investigation became a springboard for a much deeper conversation on Trending with Timmerie. Timmerie welcomed journalist Joy Pullman, who laid out what she said ... Read more

Does Predestination Cancel Free Will? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

David from northern Rhode Island called in to The Patrick Madrid Show with a question that hits many of us when we read passages like Acts 4, where the ... Read more

Love Your Dog, Love Your Neighbor: The Etiquette That Keeps Everyone Safe (The Drew Mariani Show)

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Drew opened a segment of The Drew Mariani Show with a quick story: a man steps out of his car at a dog park, and an off-leash pit bull races ... Read more

When You’re Too Tired to Pray: A New Dad’s Honest Question (Marriage Unhindered)

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Nicholas just became a new dad and he’s already feeling what so many couples discover fast: the baby gets your best hours, and your spiritual life gets what’s left. ... Read more

Why Couples Aren’t Choosing Marriage Anymore (The Inner Life)

January 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Patrick Conley noticed a troubling pattern: “Couples, for whatever reason, aren’t choosing to get married anymore… at alarming rates.” He invited Fr. Peter Armenio onto The Inner Life to discuss ... Read more

Purgatory: Hell’s Back Porch or Heaven’s Front Porch? (Father Simon Says)

January 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Barbara called in to Father Simon Says after she and her family left Mass shaken. A visiting priest had preached a “fire and brimstone” homily and told the congregation, “everyone ... Read more

Prayer Works: A 30-Year Journey Back to the Church (Family Rosary Across America)

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Articles, Best of the Week

Some prayer intentions come with fear and uncertainty, especially when a loved one is facing cancer. On Family Rosary Across America, Roger from Sumter, South Carolina, called Fr. Rocky ... Read more

Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land with Fr. Rocky!

January 27, 2026January 23, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

In October 2026, Relevant Radio listeners are invited to take part in a once in a lifetime pilgrimage to the Holy Land, led by Fr. Rocky and hosted by ... Read more

Relevant Radio 25th Anniversary Gala Keynote, Delivered by Msgr. James Shea

January 26, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

Transcript of Msgr. Shea’s Address Father Rocky, thank you. Everybody, let’s hear it for 25 years for Relevant Radio. My own association with this great Catholic apostolate is ... Read more

Pope Leo XIV Urges Ethical Discernment in the Digital Age

January 26, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

In his message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, to be celebrated on May 17, 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed the rapid expansion of digital technology and ... Read more

Pope Leo XIV at Angelus: Trust God’s Timing and Proclaim the Gospel Everywhere

January 26, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, offering a message of confidence and missionary urgency to the faithful. Centering his ... Read more

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Author: John Hanretty

John Hanretty

Archbishop Bernard Hebda: A Call for Prayer and Real Immigration Reform (Morning Air)

When Daycare Becomes the Default (Trending with Timmerie)

Does Predestination Cancel Free Will? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Love Your Dog, Love Your Neighbor: The Etiquette That Keeps Everyone Safe (The Drew Mariani Show)

When You’re Too Tired to Pray: A New Dad’s Honest Question (Marriage Unhindered)

Why Couples Aren’t Choosing Marriage Anymore (The Inner Life)

Purgatory: Hell’s Back Porch or Heaven’s Front Porch? (Father Simon Says)

Prayer Works: A 30-Year Journey Back to the Church (Family Rosary Across America)

Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land with Fr. Rocky!

Relevant Radio 25th Anniversary Gala Keynote, Delivered by Msgr. James Shea

Pope Leo XIV Urges Ethical Discernment in the Digital Age

Pope Leo XIV at Angelus: Trust God’s Timing and Proclaim the Gospel Everywhere