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.

How the Rosary Brought a Grieving Family Together

August 25, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

Prayer is powerful. And even though it might not always give us the outcome we request, it surely works in ways beyond our understanding. Lauren shared with us the incredible story of her father’s unexpected illness and holy death, and how the rosary brought her family together during a very difficult time. This is her […]

Finding Hope and Faith After Addiction

August 21, 2021August 17, 2021 Articles

One year ago, Eric called The Patrick Madrid Show in a great deal of pain and without much hope. After some time of sobriety from alcohol, he had fallen back into his old habits and was drinking again. Eric remembered how distraught and sad he was at the time during his relapse. He called back […]

Calling On the Queen of Heaven

August 21, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

Who do we turn to in times of need? As a child, you likely went to your mother for assistance, guidance, protection, and solace. As children of God, we can turn to our heavenly mother when we need help. On the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 22nd), remember that your […]

Sharing the Gifts God Has Given You

August 17, 2021August 19, 2021 Articles

God has given us all gifts. How do you make the best use of them? Do you keep them all for yourself or do you share them with others? Harry Kraemer, an Executive MBA professor at Northwestern University, shared what he has noticed about good stewardship in younger generations. College students and even high school […]

Why celebrate the Assumption of Mary?

August 14, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It’s a day on which we attend Mass and celebrate our Blessed Mother, but why is the day so important? What does it mean that Mary was assumed into heaven, and what does her assumption mean for us? Noted Marian expert Dr. […]

Is it a sin to run a red light?

August 11, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

Do you tend to push the limits when you’re driving? Maybe you rush wherever you’re going, speeding past the cars around you. Perhaps you roll through a stop sign without coming to a full stop or press the accelerator to get through a yellow light. Are these bad habits—which many people have—sinful? That was on […]

How to Help Teens Keep Their Catholic Faith

August 7, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

Parenting teenagers isn’t easy, as many parents will attest. It can be even more difficult to raise faithful Catholic children who will hold on to their faith through young adulthood and the rest of their life. What’s the key to success? Leticia explained that her daughters, ages 14 and 15, resist attending Mass and Church […]

If God knows everything, why should I pray?

August 4, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

God is omniscient. He knows everything—past, present, and future. He knows what will happen to you from the moment of your conception to your death. His knowledge and understanding are all encompassing and limitless. But what does that mean for our prayer? “If He already knows what is going to happen to this person that’s […]

The Litany of Humility: Cultivating the Mother of All Virtues

July 31, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

If pride is the mother of all vices, then humility may be the mother of all virtues. It’s not an easy virtue to cultivate, especially if you are someone who craves attention, praise, and being the best. When you’re hoping to cultivate the virtue of humility, the Litany of Humility may be a good devotion […]

How to Say Thank You to God

July 28, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

When someone goes out of their way for us to lend a helping hand or surprise us with an act of generosity, we often try to find ways to show our appreciation or return the kindness. But for our loving Father who showers us with blessings and love every day, how can we possibly give […]

What Discernment Really Means

July 24, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

How do you explain discernment? Maybe for you, it’s praying and pondering God’s will for your life. It could be seeking God’s help in making decisions about your vocation or future endeavors. But is it possible that you’re doing discernment wrong? Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Dominican friar and host of the Godsplaining podcast, joined The Cale […]

What Could Have Been: A father’s story about his daughter’s abortion appointment

July 21, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

When Bob’s daughter was raped at the age of fourteen, she told her parents that she didn’t want to keep the baby. So Bob and his wife made an appointment at an abortion clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was emotional as he told the story to Patrick Madrid. “It was a shock to walk in […]

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