The Take 2 Family is doing an amazing job (no surprise!) of providing insights and lived experiences on our “Schools Week” broadcasts. On Thursday, we hope you’ll join us again for a program that will touch upon many facets of high school and college campus life. From student government to classes and clubs, from dating issues to being homesick, from protests to living out the faith. In essence, the mic is yours again on Thursday to share you own campus experience (current or past), that of your kids, from the perspective of a teacher or administrator – come on, come all on our next show!

With two great shows behind us (thanks, as always, to your participation), we head into Wednesday’s “Schools Week” program and we’ll talk about the state of things on our high school and college campuses. This will include Catholic, non-Catholic Christian, and public and private schools. Please join us and weigh in on what your experience was, or is, on a high school or college campus.

https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/education/catholic-contributions/the-purpose-of-catholic-education-and-the-role-of-the-state.html

Monday kicks off a special series of shows we are calling “Schools Week.” Our intention – with your help, of course – is to take a look at all levels of education, both Catholic and public, from the perspective of students, parents, alumni, teachers, supporters, etc. On Monday, we want your honest takes on what grade you would give Catholic education, again, from the standpoint of a current student, alumni, teacher, etc. We often hear of Catholic schools that are doing a stellar job at what they’re called to do. Unfortunately, stories are also told of Catholic schools on all levels falling very short of their duties of providing a solid Catholic formation for our young people. Talk to you on Monday!

The response to Wednesday’s show was amazing – and, at times, emotional. Due to the volume of calls, emails, text messages and social media comments, we’ll be presenting part two on Thursday. If you were on the line when we ended Wednesday’s show, you can move to the head of the line!

Here’s a helpful website submitted by a listener: https://www.lapoflove.com/

Most of us have heard the tongue-in-cheek line, “Dogs (or cats, or birds, or reptiles) are people, too.” In truth, a lot of people treat their pets as though they are human. They’re not, of course. But they still can play a truly vital role in our lives. A pet can be a faithful companion to a person who lives alone. It can be a fun and playful addition to a growing family. We even hear stories of heroic acts on the part of some pets. Make no mistake about it, we easily grow attached to our pets – no matter which type of pet we choose. Which means that there will likely come a time when we have to bid them farewell and have them put down. You’ve likely been through that agonizing decision. Let’s talk about it on Wednesday’s show.

We’re all missionaries by virtue of our baptism. That means we are called to witness to our Catholic faith through words and the way we live our lives. Undoubtedly, you have been in situations where you were able to share your faith with family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Are you at ease doing that? Or do you struggle with the fear that you will be rebuffed and rejected in your attempts to evangelize? This is a huge issue for many people, so let’s discuss it on Monday’s show.

Most people make resolutions at the beginning of a new year to better themselves and those around them. It’s important to keep in mind that these are undertaken voluntarily, and there is no penalty for not observing them. Still, the idea is to stay strong and finish the race, right? With that in mind, how are you doing after about three weeks of the year 2021? Let’s uplift one another up on Friday’s show. Don’t miss it!

Establishing and maintaining relationships from a significant distance is nothing new. But with the advance of media and other forms of technology, it may have become more prevalent in recent years. Whether it’s a friendship with a high school classmate, a family member who moved across the country, or a romantic interest in someone, the endurance of these relationships can often require a lot of patience and sacrifice. Have you maintained a long distance relationship? How has it gone for you? Do you find it easier now with the high-tech means of staying in touch? Let’s talk about this on Thursday’s show. As always, we seek to grow a little bit closer to God with every on-air conversation.

It’s our first part two show of the new year! See yesterday’s show description for details. The calls, emails and social media comments were so numerous on Wednesday, that you voted for a second part on the topic of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. If you were waiting to get on the air at the end of the show, you’ll be moved to the front of the line on Thursday.

Does it seem like your life is a bunch of tangled knots? Your relationships? Our country and the world as a whole? One of the beautiful titles under which the Virgin Mary is invoked is “Undoer of Knots.” Trust us, she’s very good at untangling things in our lives and restoring peace and order. Do you have a devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots? If so, let’s talk about how she has helped us on Wednesday’s show.