Author: Lindsey Kettner

Lindsey Kettner

Lindsey is a wife, mother, and contributing author at Relevant Radio. She holds a degree in Journalism and Advertising from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Lindsey enjoys writing, baking, and liturgical living with her young family.

The Message of Our Lady of Champion

May 10, 2023May 9, 2023 Articles, News and Culture

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 […]

Now and at the Hour of Our Death

April 28, 2023April 26, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

My husband and I were recently at a wedding, seated during dinner with some friends of the groom. During one of the speeches, a groomsman emphasized the importance of making the most of today, as tomorrow is never guaranteed. A man at my table leaned over and told us the speech reminded him of something […]

Preparing for Lent

February 16, 2023February 14, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

I blinked and here we are in the middle of February. Sometimes the liturgical seasons sneak up on us, so here is your reminder: Lent begins NEXT WEEK, on February 22nd, 2023! Lent is a season of preparation, but there is also some preparation to do before it begins. With only a few days left […]

Turning to God When Things Don’t Go Your Way

February 8, 2023January 30, 2023 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

What do you do when things go wrong? You had some plans or an idea of what your life might be and then things are completely derailed. Maybe it’s illness, a death, or doors that are closed where you thought they would stand wide open. Surely you can think of a time or two, or […]

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Benedict XVI

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 Articles, News and Culture

His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI April 16, 1927 – December 31, 2022 Pope Benedict XVI passed into eternal life on December 31, 2022 at age 95. The Vatican announced of his death at 10:30 am Rome time on Dec. 31 in a statement translated into several languages. “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, […]

Making Space for a Silent Night

December 5, 2022November 30, 2022 Articles, Family and Kids

Silent night, holy night; all is calm, all is bright. Is it just me, or is this time of year the furthest from silent and calm as can be? We are decorating, baking, planning, buying, wrapping, and putting so much time, effort, and love into making the Advent and Christmas season magical for our families […]

Do you show gratitude to God?

November 24, 2022November 17, 2022 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

It’s that time of year when gratitude and greed intersect. Have you ever reflected on the fact that during this season of Thanksgiving and pre-Christmas shopping, our culture is simultaneously telling us to be thankful while also pushing us to buy more stuff and want more gifts? The irony is not lost on me. I […]

Preparing for a Peaceful Death with St. Joseph

November 7, 2022November 4, 2022 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

In this month of the Holy Souls, as we pray for the faithful departed, we would be remiss if we did not also consider our own death. We probably all agree that a peaceful death is the ideal situation. Who better to turn to for help than Saint Joseph, the patron of departing souls and […]

Observing the Month of the Holy Souls

November 3, 2022November 4, 2022 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

We kicked off this month with the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, more commonly known as All Souls Day, on November 2. But let’s not forget that the entire month of November is dedicated to remembering the Holy Souls. Who are the Holy Souls? I’m so glad you asked. The Holy Souls are all […]

Where did the Sacred Heart Devotion come from?

August 19, 2022August 11, 2022 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a well-known devotion among Catholics. The image is easily recognizable—a heart encircled by a crown of thorns, topped with flames of love and mercy, and above that, the holy cross. But where did this devotion come from, and how did it begin? Devotion to the Sacred Heart can be […]

How Can I Talk to My Kids About Their Grandparents’ Divorce?

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 Articles, Family and Kids, The Patrick Madrid Show

You’re a Catholic family trying to live out the faith and raise your children in the beauty and truth that comes from God. But things can get complicated when close family members are doing the opposite. Divorce, addiction, cohabitation—to name just a few—are difficult things to explain to a young child, and even more difficult […]

Taking the Leap: A Story of Discernment

June 23, 2022June 22, 2022 Articles

Nathan called The Patrick Madrid Show late last year for advice as he discerned a vocation to the priesthood. Specifically, he needed help with breaking the news to his girlfriend that he was feeling called to enter the seminary. He called back this week to share some good news—after saying yes to God’s call and […]

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