For many, the Fourth of July is a joyful celebration filled with good food, laughter, and quality time with family. But for many others, holiday get-togethers become the setting for uncomfortable conversations, old resentments, or heated debates that leave everyone wishing the day had gone differently. On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer explained why family gatherings […]Read more

When Lauren Costabile was 16 years old, she volunteered at a camp for children with disabilities and encountered a love unlike anything she had experienced before. “They just saw my heart,” Lauren shared. “They just loved you unconditionally.” That encounter eventually led her to found Hearts of Joy International, a nonprofit that provides life-saving heart […]Read more

What does it really mean to love your country? On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew Mariani and Dr. Matthew Bunson explored the difference between authentic patriotism and the misconceptions that often surround it. As America celebrates 250 years of independence, they reflected on a virtue that is becoming increasingly misunderstood. Dr. Bunson explained that patriotism […]Read more

Modern life often keeps us overstimulated, anxious, and glued to our screens. But what if one of the best ways to calm your mind is just stepping outside? On Trending with Timmerie, neuroscientist Tj Power explains that serotonin, a key chemical linked to peace and emotional well-being, is largely produced in the gut and influenced […]Read more

On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer responded to a listener who had separated from her husband of 22 years after repeated infidelity. As her civil divorce became final, she faced conflicting advice. A priest encouraged her to return to her maiden name after an annulment, while her late sister had also asked her to do so. […]Read more

 Listener John Paul called in to The Patrick Madrid Show to challenge Patrick Madrid with a question many Catholics have wondered: Where does the Bible command fasting and abstaining from meat during Lent? Patrick’s answer began with an important distinction. Scripture does not contain a verse commanding Catholics to abstain from meat on Fridays […]Read more

Parents naturally want the best for their children, even after they’re married. But when concern turns into control, it can place enormous strain on a marriage. On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew welcomed licensed marriage therapist Doug Hinderer to discuss the delicate balance between offering support and interfering in a married couple’s relationship. While seeking […]Read more

What do a packed soccer stadium singing “Country Roads,” a wedding crowd belting out “Sweet Caroline,” and an Italian piazza filled with familiar melodies have in common? More than you might think. Reflecting on a viral moment from a U.S. soccer match in Seattle, Tim Glemkowski observed that music has a remarkable ability to unite […]Read more

What does true freedom look like? For one caller on The Inner Life, it meant discovering that God’s commandments don’t restrict us. They set us free. Justin shared with Deacon Patrick Conley and guest Fr. Allen Hoffa how addiction led him through years of incarceration, broken relationships, and deep regret. Looking back, he now sees […]Read more

  When 16-year-old Daniel from Georgetown, Texas, called into Family Rosary Across America, he didn’t ask for prayers – he called to give thanks. A few weeks earlier, Daniel’s father underwent surgery after doctors discovered a mass on his kidney. As the family faithfully prayed the Rosary together, they entrusted the outcome to God. The […]Read more

What if students with learning disabilities are capable of far more than many people realize? On The Mark Swartzberg Show, educational specialist Margaret Walsh shared how a Catholic understanding of the human person is transforming the way educators can support children with learning differences. Rather than accepting a fixed mindset that assumes students will always […]Read more

On the Family Rosary Across America, 13-year-old Samantha from Winter Haven, Florida, called Fr. Rocky with a list of intentions that reflected both the joys and challenges of family life. First, she asked for prayers that her family could move to Ohio after discovering that their move to Florida had not worked out as hoped. […]Read more