There has been a change in plans for the rest of the week. The coronavirus and the impact it’s having on every aspect of our lives led us to decide to give you the opportunity to call and share anything you’d like for the rest of the week. It’s known as our Unscripted shows, which we usually feature once a month. But we know there’s a lot on your minds and in your hearts that you’d like to discuss. Therefore, bring whatever take you want on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

As we go through life, we experience many surprises. One of the more pleasant surprises is somehow discovering that a family member, neighbor, co-worker, gym buddy – anyone you’ve had a relationship with – is a devout Christian, and you hadn’t known that before. It could be someone you’ve known since high school, but never talked about the faith with before. Maybe it’s someone who has converted to Christ, and you weren’t aware of that. This type of discovery can unlock beautiful new – or deeper – relationships with these individuals. On Tuesday, call and share if this is something you have experienced.

This is a special post of the prayer Jerry read on the air at the end of today’s show. Many people have asked to be able to pray it. Take 2 Family, let’s commit to praying this prayer often in the coming days. It can help us keep things in perspective. Have a blessed weekend!

In life, we hurt others. They hurt us. Sometimes the damage we do to one another lasts a long time in the form of grudges. Forgiveness and moving on with our lives is so vitally important. I can take time, but a grudge can be unloaded. Have you managed to do this in your life? Maybe multiple times? To close out the week of live shows, Jerry and Debbie invite you to join us for a candid conversation about this important topic.

How much has changed in just the last twenty four hours! The Archbishop of Seattle has ordered the indefinite suspension of all public Masses. The National Basketball Association has suspended its season. Much more is ahead. We’re obviously in for a very bumpy ride. On Thursday, Jerry and Debbie will field more of your calls about how your life has been impacted by this latest health crisis, how you’re trying to maintain some semblance of “normalcy” in your life, how much you’re doing to stay abreast of developments and keep yourself and your loved ones safe, and more. Most of all, what are you doing to pray and sacrifice for the world at this critical moment? Call with your takes on Thursday.

On the heels of our three-part series on how often you think of Heaven, on Wednesday we invite you to tune in and call in with your thoughts on the coronavirus threat. Are you convinced that there’s a serious threat? Or do you think it’s being blown out of proportion? What are you doing to ensure that you and your family are safe from infection? What do you think about the hysteria, closures, shut downs and other effects of this latest virus? We know this will be a lively and engaging conversation.

Link to EWTN Radio’s “Doctor, Doctor” episode on COVID-19:

Once again we had too many people, and too little time, on Monday’s show. So, we’re offering this topic one more time on Tuesday. It’s rare when we do a three-part series on anything. But you’ve asked for it, and we’ll deliver on Tuesday. If you have called but haven’t gotten on the air Friday or Monday, let Ryan know, and we’ll bump you up the list of callers.

Friday’s program was another busy one, with the clock running out before we could get to several callers. If you were on the line at the end of the show, please call again on Monday, and tell Ryan you were holding on Friday. He will put you at the front of the line, since we’re doing a part two of this impactful topic.

Our minds ponder many things each day. Heaven may not be top of mind for you when you’re stuck in rush hour traffic. Nor when you’re up to your elbows in dirty diapers. Or, maybe those are precisely the times you raise your mind to heaven, for whatever reason. On Friday, Jerry and Debbie want to hear from you about how often you think of heaven, and what those thoughts are predominantly about. God-willing, they center on the fact that one day, by His grace, we will all be in glory together. Let’s end the week with another dynamic conversation!

The phrase “Jesus Freak” originated in the 1960’s, and generally referred to someone with radical countercultural leanings toward Jesus. It has often been used in a pejorative sense, and, in the early days of its use, frequently was used to describe the “hippies.” who experienced a conversion to Christ. Since then, it has become a more widely used – but still often negative – way of describing those who are deeply devout in their faith. Have you ever been called a “Jesus Freak” by family or friends? How did you take it? We’re they being serious or a bit playful? On Thursday, let’s talk about how being in the minority in your family and loving God and the Church can sometimes bring with it the accusation that you are going overboard.