Okay, so if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed this Advent season: gifts to buy, Christmas lights half-strung, cookies burnt, and parenting stress: Timmerie and Fr. Robert Spitzer have some wisdom to save your sanity (and soul)! Here’s advice from Father: Christ’s Big Advent Gifts: -Redemption from evil (Bye, Satan). -Tools for battle: Sacraments (especially confession […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Advent as a time of focused prayer and penance, much like Lent (Advent is sometimes referred to as The Small Lent). (2:46) Advent prepares us for the Coming of Christ physically (incarnate), and also physically once again at the end of the Age. (20:07) The man behind the legend of Santa Claus – the real […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How to combat loneliness (3:05) What happens when religion goes out the door?  Those who don’t identify with religion see a rise in rape and suicide in startling new study (22:51) Ideas for celebrating St. Nicholas feast day December 6. (40:22) Resources mentioned :  Gallup poll the rise of loneliness  https://catholicvote.org/gallup-americans-loneliness-rate-rising-again/   Daily Loneliness Afflicts […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What is homeopathic medicine?  Joette Calabrese joins Trending with Timmerie. Answers questions on navigating osteoporosis and postpartum recovery.  (0:45) How homeopathy treats day to day and chronic ailments. Worry, anxiety, insomnia, colds, and stomach pain. (24:05) Catholic facts about homeopathy and questions on allergies. (38:44) Resources mentioned :  Learning Center https://joetteslearningcenter.com/   Joette’s Blog https://joettecalabrese.com/category/blog/ […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Timmerie and Michael Gasparro explore a topic that hits home during the season: loving family members who may not follow Catholic teachings, without compromising your faith. The holidays can bring all the feels:  joy, nostalgia, awkwardness, and sometimes major family drama. But how do we handle those moments with grace?   Catch the whole hour […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Christ came into the world to save us from the evil one. What should we do this Advent?  Father Robert Spitzer, President of the Magis Center joins Trending with Timmerie.  (0:42) Hope came with Christ.  Overcoming bleakness and looking to our salvation.  Developing virtue. (24:27) Catholic Christmas Gift Ideas for adults.  (39:30) Why did Australia […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Wicked, Gladiator, and the saint who ended the gladiator games – Saint Telemachus.  Father Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie.  (3:10) Assisted suicide bill in the UK. (24:20) Advent –  a season of preparation.  What should you incorporate into your day? (40:30)  Resources mentioned :  How a Catholic Saint Ended Gladiator Fights for Good https://ucatholic.com/blog/how-a-catholic-saint-ended-gladiator-fights-for-good/ […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sister Tina Alfieri, a hermit/therapist/addiction specialist, joins Trending with Timmerie discussing how to get rid of one sin at a time with the Particular Examen by St. Ignatius. (1:38) Confession as a devotion to grow in holiness.  How often should you go to confession to see growth?  (21:51) Catholics created the handbook for the cancel […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Christmas gift ideas for adults and kids with a Catholic twist including jewelry, home decor, and kids toys. (4:19)  Socializing at Thanksgiving: How to avoid awkward conversations on Thanksgiving, what topics to bring up, & how to participate in a conversation. (16:38)  Growing in gratitude and the Biblical roots of thankfulness. (34:39)  Study shows major […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Being a Catholic Disney illustrator with Fabiola Garza. (3:05) Catholic children’s books by a Disney illustrator – make great Christmas gifts. (23:47) Phasing into Christmas/Advent, the feast days, and Christmas decorations. (42:46) Resources Mentioned:  Fabiola Garza on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/fabiolagarzacreates/?hl=en   A Boy Who Became Pope – The Story of St John Paul II https://paulinestore.com/a-boy-who-became-pope-the-story-of-st-john-paul-ii-anniv-ed.html    […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Chronic fatigue and long covid symptoms explained with solutions with functional medicine and MD Dr. April Lind. (3:11) Planned Parenthood exposed negotiating with and in partnership with UCSD for research on aborted baby body parts (33:50) Phasing into Christmas/Advent and Christmas decorations to be continued… (48:16) Resources mentioned :  Dr. April Lind’s website: https://mnpersonalizedmedicine.com/   […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Another Trending baby!  She had a baby after 6 repeat miscarriages, then learned about help on Trending.  How do you treat and prevent miscarriage? Women’s fertility specialist NaPro Dr. Susan Caldwell joins Trending with Timmerie. (0:53) Dr. Caldwell answers questions on: having no period, Graves’ disease, c-sections, acne, ovarian failure, and hormone therapy.  (17:44) Side […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more