Everyone has a different relationship with the concept of worry.  What is your definition?  Are there necessary and healthy worries?  Are all worries fruitless?  Are worries a sign of a deeper issue, especially with God?  In scripture, John talks about the peace God gives us and that we should not be troubled and not be afraid.  Yet worrying can be so natural to many of us.  Some of us are actually experts in worrying.  We own our worries, just like we own our clothing, it becomes part of our persona. Let’s talk about our worries from every angle and see if we can grow from the discussion. Call in at 1-800-585-9396.

A new well-paying job, a successful marriage and family, a windfall of money, a fruitful vocation, a big dream house, or a fancy sports car are just some of the examples of the “jackpots” of life.  Are you happy for others when they hit the jackpot?  Or do you secretly wish it was you? Maybe you are wondering why it is that some less honorable people seem to have good fortune in their life.  Yet, you are faithful, hardworking and honest but good fortune overlooks you.  There are some families that produce 2 or even 3 vocations among their children, while other Catholic families have children leaving the faith.  Life can appear to be unfair.  Maybe you are waiting for your jackpot to hit.  There is so much we can cover on this topic and with your help we can make a difference in the lives of others.  Please be on the show by calling, 1-800-585-9396.

Many folks know they have been put on this earth for a reason, a God-given purpose. Being passionate about your purpose in life, allows for nothing or no one to stand in the way.  What hard choices have you had to make in order to stay on purpose to live out what you believe God wants for you?  A great example of this is when Mother Angelica joined the convent against her mother’s wishes.  That must have been an incredibly hard decision for Mother to make, but look what her vocation brought forth to the world, EWTN.  Share your life circumstances with us so that we may all benefit from your experience.  Call in to 1-800-585-9396.

Just like we see in the movies, relationships whether it be romantic or not seem so blissful and perfect.  Is this a distortion of reality?  Have we been fooled into thinking relationships can be without conflict and stress?  Many honeymoon couples have shared that they were shockingly disappointed because the relationship did not continue on that “high” of the wedding day.  Could Hollywood be responsible for setting us up for failure?  Maybe we should replace the word “dream” for “holy” in how we describe our relationships.  After all, the relationships we cultivate should ultimately help us on our journey to heaven.  So what is your dream relationship? Share with us Monday on Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie. 1-800-585-9396.

Challenges are a part of life.  We all face them but do we embrace them?  Running away in fear when facing that mountain in life, simply is a missed opportunity for profound growth.  With God help and grace, the mountains we encounter can be a chance for us to deepen our faith and our relationship with God.  Tell us about the challenges you faced and embraced.  What mountains have you climbed and what did you learn from the experience. Call in and share at 1-800-585-9396.

We all experience the setbacks of life. A loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or maybe an issue with our health.  Many times these setbacks can keep us stuck in a place of despair.  Maybe we feel that having a setback is the end of our journey.  All the while, in spite of our setbacks, the Lord is preparing our comeback.  As scripture tells us, God wants us to have life and to have it to the full. God desires for us growth through our experiences. But most of all, God waits for our love within a deeper relationship with Him.  Setbacks can actually be beneficial to us if we approach them and deal with them knowing that God has more in store for us.  Tell us your comeback story and it may just help another soul.  1-800-585-9396.

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In life skills, there is this term called “right fighter.”  A person who engages in a debate or argument not really wanting to learn, or be found at fault, but someone who goes into the encounter knowing they will be right at all costs.  Is this healthy for relationships?  Is this the way God would want us to behave?  The trait most lacking in a right fighter is humility and we know that humility is a virtue we all need to develop.  Should there be a winner and a loser in an argument?  Or should debates always be a win-win for those involved.  These are angles we will discuss on Tuesday’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie, hope you will join us by calling, 1-800-585-9396.

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God is a total gentleman. It’s rare when He will barge into our lives and impose His will upon us. You may recall the image of Jesus knocking on a door. Did you ever notice that there is no handle on the outside of the door? Only on the inside. Meaning that Jesus will come and dwell in the heart that welcomes Him and invites Him in. That’s another way of saying that we need to give Him permission to do whatever He wills in our lives. That’s a scary thought for so many of us. What will He do if I give Him permission? Will He lead me where I don’t want to go? Will His will make me unhappy? In spite of the fact that God is all-powerful, He waits for us to say “yes” before taking us on the beautiful faith journey He has planned for each of us.

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Prayer of abandonment – https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/prayers/Abandonment.htm

It’s easy to feel as though no gets where we are coming from.  We explain, cry, yell and often times feel very agitated trying to describe our deep emotions, only to walk away feeling exasperated and disappointed in others reactions.  We feel that others cannot relate or truly understand, but is that true?  Maybe other people can relate and do understand but it just hits too close to home or they don’t know how to respond out of fear. Let’s talk about this and more on Monday’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie. We invite you to call in and share your “take.” 1-800-585-9396.

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We have a great God that loves each and every one of us.  Many times God shows Himself so undeniably in a situation, circumstance or crisis.  Share with us the times you clearly felt God’s presence in your life.  Maybe you have an extraordinary story to share about how awesome our God is.  Please call in on Friday’s show at 1-800-585-9396.

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