We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s a thankless job.” While many people are very conscious of the sacrificial efforts made by our military personnel, a lot of others never really think to show them their gratitude. How very different our lives would be without the brave men and women who serve and safeguard our freedom. On Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – call with your takes about the individuals you know (or have known) who served in any branch of the military. We look forward to hearing from you at Noon ET (with a re-airing at Midnight ET)!

Do you dread Thanksgiving and Christmas because your family argues over religion? Make sure you listen to TAKE 2 today as guest Steve Ray joins Jerry and Debbie and give his take on dealing with non-Catholic friends and family. Steve will share SEVEN RULES FOR DEALING WITH NON-CATHOLIC.

These include:
1 – Don’t argue

2 – Love more than ever

3 – Educate yourself

4 – Pray and sacrifice

5 – Display joy

6 – Be patient

7 – Pray for someone else to get involved because they won’t listen to you

Life moves on, whether we like it or not. Hopefully, it’s “all good.” We reach milestones all the time. Our first birthday. Our First Communion. Learning to ride a bike. Turning eighteen. Graduating from college. Getting married. Having our first child. And then there are incredible milestones, like turning fifty! That’s the big event for Debbie on Monday. Please call and help us celebrate her big day! And share your takes on the milestones that have had an impact in your life. Can’t wait to talk to you!

On Friday, Jerry and Debbie welcome Fr. Donald Calloway to the show. You won’t want to miss it. The three of them will discuss the importance of intercessory prayer, and will take your calls and prayer intentions. Call early to make sure you get an open phone line. The show airs at Noon and Midnight ET.

It seems it wasn’t that long ago when a minor fisticuff between two people was cause for alarm. Surely, the types of violence we now see on our streets, and in our homes and schools, was gigantic news. Tragically, it’s all too familiar to us today, as evidenced by the frequent news reports of horrific violence. While people treating one another violently is nothing new (recall Cain’s slaying of Abel in the book of Genesis), how is it that it’s become so commonplace that we often seem desensitized to it? That’s the topic on Wednesday when Jerry and Debbie welcome your takes on this important discussion. Tune in and call in at Noon ET/  9 a.m. PT (with an encore broadcast at Midnite ET/ 9 p.m. PT)!

We often see the bumper stickers that proclaim, “I’m Catholic and I Vote.” While that may have one time made politicians and others stand up and take notice, does it really matter anymore? Is there such thing as the “Catholic vote” today? What should we think or do about all of the so-called Catholics who don’t vote like Catholics? This is the important topic that Jerry and Debbie will discuss – with your takes – on Tuesday. Don’t miss the show!

Each of at will, at some point in our lives, find ourselves providing some type of “care” for another person. In some instances, it becomes a long term situation in which you are responsible for a great deal of the other person’s overall well being. If you find, or have found, yourself in such circumstances, how has it impacted you? It’s often said that caregivers are the last ones to take care of themselves, and they can at times end up needing their own significant support after years of self-neglect. Others find a way to balance their responsibilities to another person by arranging for help, taking time off, and so forth. This will be an important conversation between you and Jerry and Debbie. Call with your takes at Noon ET. And listen for the encore broadcast at Midnight ET!

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Today’s Short Take- WANDA:

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Every one of us has special gifts and talents given by God. How are you using yours to help build up His Kingdom? On Friday, Jerry and Debbie will welcome two guests who are certainly doing that. Don’t miss our conversations with Matt Maher and Tom Booth, two of the top Catholic recording artists in the Church today. They’ll share how God has blessed them with the ability to lead people to a deeper relationship with Jesus through contemporary music. Call with your questions and takes at Noon ET/ 9 a.m. PT, with an encore broadcast at Midnight ET/ 9 p.m. PT. The broadcast will include details about an upcoming event you won’t want to miss!

As we near All Hallows Eve, aka Halloween, we ask how should Catholics approach it.Jerry and Debbie talk with Father Steve Grunow as he responds with everything you ever wanted to know about Halloween and its Catholic roots.
Fr. Steve will talk about the origin and traditional customs associated with Halloween. Learn more with TAKE 2 with Jerry and Debbie Thursday at 12pm ET on EWTN radio.
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LINK: IT’S TIME FOR CATHOLICS TO EMBRACE HALLOWEEN by Fr. Steve Grunow