Though Father Richard Simon jokingly refers to himself as “Father Know-It-All”, after listening to just one episode of Father Simon Says, you just might be convinced he truly does know it all. Join Father as he opens each show with a thorough examination of the daily Scripture readings - helping us make connections between Old and New Testament and develop a better appreciation of God’s Word as we journey together through the liturgical year. Consider it your daily Bible study on the radio. Then Father Simon opens the phones and entertains your questions on a wide variety of topics. In fact, Father Simon Says is the first of three consecutive hours when Relevant Radio gives you direct access to a Catholic priest to ask questions about your faith and the Church. So join the conversation, ask, learn…and be sure to listen for Father’s Word of the Day to sharpen your vocabulary. If you wish to grow in faith and become a smarter Catholic, then you should listen to what Father Simon Says!
Father Simon is the pastor at St. Lambert’s Parish in Skokie, IL and joined the Relevant Radio team as one of the hosts of Go Ask Your Father™ in July of 2009. Fr. Simon says, “I'm not really a scholar. I just play one on the radio. I really love the Bible, You know, that big book on the coffee table. Starting September 23rd, I will be hosting a Bible study and call in show at 10am. So get the big coffee mug, dust off your Bible and we'll study the daily readings together. Remember, ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
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Daybreak is a fresh, upbeat approach to morning prayer and devotions. Host Paul Sadek offers daily spiritual reflections to assist you as your day begins, including the Office of Readings, morning prayer, a teaching from the Holy Father, and more. The program will also feature readings from the series In Conversation With God by author Francis Fernandez-Carvajal, which makes generous use of the writings of our great saints. These daily meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day and the liturgical season will give listeners an inspirational start to their day.
Host Paul Sadek has been a member of the Relevant Radio team since 2003, assisting with the oversight of Relevant Radio stations in Minneapolis, Eau Claire, and La Crosse, along with local and network production, and on-air hosting of local programs. Prior to Relevant Radio, he worked in various capacities at radio and television stations in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. Paul is an adult convert to the Catholic faith, received into full communion by profession of faith in 1978.
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As a one-hour interview program centered on current events, A Closer Look with Sheila Liaugminas features notable experts, newsmakers, elected officials, scholars and clergy. By applying her many gifts and decades of experience in print and broadcast journalism, Sheila and her guests put the news of the day into sharp focus from a uniquely Catholic perspective.
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The Dynamic Catholic Show features many of Matthew Kelly’s inspiring and motivational talks. His core message, regardless of whether he is speaking in a business, a school or at a parish, invites listeners to become the-best-version-of-themselves. Kelly convincingly communicates this message as God’s desire for each of us. The Dynamic Catholic Show is designed to meet people where they are by speaking to the real issues and challenges they face in their daily lives.
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Mary’s Touch is an inspirational 30-minute radio program designed to bring you a greater understanding of Jesus’s Mother, Mary. The program is hosted by Cheri Lomonte, author of The Healing Touch of Mary and Stories from Mary’s Touch, and Sally Robb, a Catholic theologian.
Each show includes two personal accounts relating the experiences of people who, in unique and desperate situations, have invoked the intercession of our Blessed Mother and received her help in ways that are sometimes very striking, or sometimes more quiet and more interior.
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Join us in the “luxurious corner booth” of The Catholic Café as host Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and co-host Tom Dorian engage a variety of guests in conversation about the teachings of the Catholic Church. Each 30-minute program focuses on one of many Catholic beliefs.
If you are Catholic, we hope that the time you spend in The Catholic Café is spiritually uplifting and helps you grow in your faith. If you are not Catholic, we invite you to explore the Catholic Church, and prayerfully think about becoming part of our family. If, for whatever reason, you have been away from the Church, we invite you to consider that God might be calling you home.
The Catholic Café…there’s always room for one more at our table.
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Hosted by the brother-sister team of Franciscan Fr. Albert Haase and Ursuline Sr. Bridget Haase, Spirit and Life examines traditional aspects of Catholic spirituality and how they are lived out and experienced by 21st century Catholics. Adapted from their popular segments on Morning Air, Spirit and Life with Father Albert and Sister Bridget draws the listener in, encouraging them to grow in their Catholic faith with infectious laughter and conversation.
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Fire on The Earth is produced by Ave Maria Radio and hosted by Peter Herbeck. This show provides a compelling look at the new evangelization and what the late Pope John Paul II called the “unfolding of a new missionary age” for the Church. Through inspiring teaching, interviews and testimony, Peter documents concrete signs of hope that point to the realization of this new missionary age in our time. The program can help listeners respond personally to what the Holy Spirit is saying at this important hour in the history of the church.
Food for the Journey is hosted by Sister Ann Shields. Sister Shields believes there is a major division in the lives of many Catholics: a separation between God's word and the circumstances of daily life. Many of us do not seem to know how to apply the Scriptures we hear or read to our personal lives. This radio program is intended to inspire and teach and to show people how God's word can feed, strengthen and give hope in our daily circumstances.
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American Catholic Radio explores the Catholic faith from a variety of perspectives, with an emphasis on catechesis in a popular, friendly format, with a pleasant musical setting. The program features: "Ask a Franciscan," a call-in question and answer segment, "Living Your Faith," and "Exploring Your Faith," the first spotlighting individuals and communities who put their faith into action in interesting ways, the second an interview with an expert on some facet of faith or morals. "Treasures in the Attic" and the humorous "Liturgy Corner With Nick Lavabo," both centering on things we find in and around Catholic churches; "Saints for Our Times," a first-person biographical quiz that ends with revelation of the saint's name, and "Minute Meditation," a short reflective, inspiring moment.
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Catholic Answers Live features topics that touch on every aspect of our lives as Christians. You’ll hear discussions on just about everything the Church teaches, including shows that deal with doctrinal controversies, family concerns, political and social issues, evangelization, ethics—you name it!
WBPL rebroadcasts Catholic Answers Live one week delayed.
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Catholic Bookmarks gives Catholic sensibility of books and their authors. Host Frank Morock interviews authors from various genres and provides the Catholic Book Publishers’ Association weekly top ten bestsellers.
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Host Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann will bring inspiring messages, insightful interview, interesting commentary and music; plus news updates, weekly Saints discussions. Deacon Pedro is at Holy Martyr's of Japan Parish in Bradford, ON and lives north of Toronto, with his beautiful wife, Sheri, their two sons, Nicolas and Daniel, and Max, their dog.
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Host Monsignor Kieran Harrington will lead this fast-paced, weekly series exploring the latest news, current events, political topics and social opinions that define a generation. Monsignor Harrington is the Vicar of Communications for the Diocese of Brooklyn, serves as the President and Chairman of DeSales Media Group.
For more information on In The Arena, check out their website here. You can also contact them by phone at 1-718-499-9705.
Host Paul Sadek helps us settle into the evening with a thoughtful 30 minutes of faith-based music, prayer and reflection. A counterpart to Daybreak, the program will highlight the Saint of the Day, examine the daily readings and offer a variety of evening prayers. Special musical selections, from popular contemporary Catholic musicians to sacred and traditional music recordings, all pertinent to the season and Liturgical calendar will also be presented each evening. Evensong will be a great way to prepare listeners for the daily Rosary and Holy Mass which immediately follow this program.
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EWTN News Nightly is a Washington, DC based TV news program that delivers news and analysis from a Catholic perspective to viewers.
For more information about EWTN Nightly News, go to www.ewtn.com or call 1-205-271-2900.
Daily Mass originates from the Chapel of the Nativity located in the national headquarters of Relevant Radio in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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As a fiery preacher in the prime of life, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen hosted one of the most popular and influential broadcasts of his day. The title was to be, “Is Life Worth Living?” No, the bishop insisted, enough of pessimism and gloom—“Life Is Worth Living.”
During a 1979 visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, Pope John Paul II embraced the elderly bishop and crowned his lifelong ministry of preaching and teaching: “You have written and spoken well of the Lord Jesus,” he said, “You are a loyal son of the Church.”
All that was old is made new again. That bishop, Fulton J. Sheen, is poised to become one of the shining examples of wisdom and holiness for the people of the third millennium. And as this Servant of God journeys down the path toward canonization, he lifts his voice in teaching and encouragement for all the world to hear. Now Relevant Radio® Classics presents a daily dose of Archbishop Sheen’s wit and wisdom.
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The Holy Rosary with Father Benedict Groeschel and Simonetta - Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR is our nation's pre-eminent Franciscan author, speaker and Catholic television personality. Simonetta is one of America's best-loved, Catholic musical artists. Together they have created a beautiful, prayerful, thought-provoking, spiritual journey through the Mysteries of the Rosary.
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From the Bible to the Catechism to papal teachings to Christian history, some of the brightest minds in the Catholic Church are now accessible to answer questions and present clarity, instruction and knowledge where there is doubt or confusion. Join contributors like Patrick Madrid, Rhonda Chervin, Steve Ray, Mark Brumley and others, in a daily, live interactive program that captures the heart of the New Evangelization with pastoral teaching.
Searching the Word is focused on equipping listeners with a firm understanding of their faith, so they can be informed, proud, and active Catholics.
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Wendy Wiese keeps a variety of professionals On Call from an array of specialized fields to support you as you live out your “domestic Church” – helping you to keep your faith at the fore in your everyday life. Focusing on the important issues that families face through the lens of our Catholic faith, you’ll hear topics ranging from Post-Abortion Syndrome, eating disorders, pornography addiction, or substance abuse to Spiritual Direction. Our experts address issues that affect normal, everyday families, and they strive to help our listeners with their own struggles – you are the most important part of the conversation. Tune in for useful information and practical advice from a Catholic perspective.
The Drew Mariani Show is a current events and news driven program that reaches listeners with down-to-earth sensibility, sharp insight, good humor and intelligence. Tackling the hottest issues of the day, Drew and his guests blend reality with strong Catholic values complemented by sound orthodox teaching. As the world seemingly changes by the minute, it is more important than ever for Catholics to keep a close eye on the culture around us. Whether there is a vacancy on the Supreme Court, a new piece of legislation in Congress, a controversial film in theaters or the latest news on the Pro-Life front, Drew will keep listeners up-to-date and give them a place to talk about it every weekday.
Energize your drive! Join Drew in the afternoon and experience "life as you've never heard it."
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God has an individual plan for each of our lives. How do you develop a personal relationship with God and discern how His Holy Spirit is leading you in your life? Through spiritual direction. But there is a deep and widespread trend of spiritually starved Catholics searching for reliable spiritual direction. The Inner Life strives to serve listeners as a spiritual compass and as a teaching tool to learn about spiritual growth.
The Inner Life is hosted by Chuck Neff and a rotating panel of highly experienced Catholic priests whose full-time ministry is the guidance of souls through spiritual direction. They have encountered the endless variety and complexity of questions that arise in the concrete circumstances of the human pursuit of the divine. They encourage listeners to become well-informed by using additional resources and helpful materials for spiritual guidance.
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When the word of God enters our minds and softens our hearts, nothing can ever be the same again. Our thoughts change, our habits change, our relationships change. But living the Truth isn’t about being changed. It’s about being Changed Forever.
Fr. Larry Richards speaks from experience as a pastor of an inner city parish, a high school chaplain, a counselor and an evangelist. His preaching comes straight from the heart, and it’s aimed straight at the heart of the listener. Fr. Larry brings his zeal, humor, and insight, which is always authentic and enthusiastic, to Relevant Radio, and lives will be Changed Forever.
He was ordained to the priesthood in 1989 for the Diocese of Erie and is Pastor of St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community, also in Erie. In addition, he is the spiritual director of the TEC (To Encounter Christ) Retreat Program for the Diocese of Erie and Founder of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation.
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Sunday Mass is recorded live from the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in downtown Green Bay, WI.
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Father Robert Barron presents this compelling program of Catholic evangelical preaching that is an instrument of outreach and conversion. Touching upon art, architecture, poetry, philosophy, theology and the lives of the saints, Father Barron boldly proclaims Jesus Christ in outstanding sermons based on each Sunday’s upcoming gospel.
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Personally Speaking with Monsignor Jim Lisante features prominent people from the worlds of entertainment, religion, politics, sports, journalism, literature along with conversation with the ever-popular Monsignor Lisante about some of the most personal aspects of life, including their faith.
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Morning Air is a classic drive-time format that combines inspiration & entertainment. The show's hosts are Sean Herriott and Wendy Wiese.
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