The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes all the different forms of grace. It is fascinating to know the power of grace in our spiritual lives. But do we really understand the concept of grace? Is it just a word that we toss around lightly, or do we rely on grace to deepen our faith lives. Is grace something we can “feel?” How do we know when grace is at work in our lives? It’s an interesting topic that we’ll delve into with your help on Thursday.

Parenting is a process. The first moment you hold your newborn child, you might think that you will have to coddle them and provide for them forever. A few years later, they are starting to flex their independent muscles. But you still have to keep a close eye on them, and make sure they are coloring between the lines. As they become teenagers and young adults, how do you loosen your grip and allow them to be the persons God made them to be, while still providing the guidance they need as they mature? Share your tips on Wednesday’s show.

Some of us can’t wait to put our feet on the ground in the morning. Others are more stubborn about getting up and beginning their day. Many of us just love our lunch break or whatever our midday routine is. Of course, a lot of us cherish that moment when we arrive at home at the end of a busy day. And, not to be left out, that instant when we hit the pillow is what many of us look forward to. For you, what is the favorite part of your day? When you have a little quiet time to yourself? When your spouse, kids or puppy welcome you home with great enthusiasm? Perhaps it’s the middle of the night when you can spend the time falling back to sleep in silent prayer. Call and share your take on Tuesday.

It’s common to all of us. We use phrases like, “One of these days…”, “Hey, I really have to…”, “Let’s be sure we do (fill in the blank) again soon.” Life sweeps us away. Between our jobs, family obligations and all sorts of things that present themselves, those things we truly look forward to doing (or doing again) get pushed back further and further. It’s possible that some of us never get around to doing those things. Thankfully, the light bulb goes off for many of us, and we make that necessary intentional effort to get it done. What is something that you have finally acted on, or are planning to act on, that’s been on your mind and heart for a long time? Share your take on Monday!

Death can be very sad. Sometimes tragic. The loss of a loved one can take years, even a lifetime, to overcome. That’s the downside of death. It can also be a glorious reality, especially if the deceased was spiritually prepared to die. And it can be a time of great grace for those who are left behind. We hear often from listeners who experienced the death of someone close to them, and how they were deeply touched and brought closer to God by the way the dying person embraced their fate. Almost everyone has been touched by death in some way. What has it taught you? You’ll inspire everyone with your take on Friday.

As we know from scripture, Jesus had this tremendous power of influence. In today’s world, there are many folks who possess that ability, but they certainly are nothing like Jesus. This is a real problem we have in this world. We sometimes can follow the wrong people, and it can lead to serious sin. On the flip side, when we know that we are in a position of influence, we must take that responsibility seriously, because souls depend on it. On Wednesday, call with your take on how you believe you influence people, or how you are influenced by others. 

On Tuesday, it’s our monthly prayer show, where you call in and let the world know whom or what you’re praying for. Be sure you call early to get an open phone line. Let us have the honor of joining you in your special intentions!

On Monday, it’s time to acknowledge a gift (or perhaps more than one) that God has given you. It’s not about bragging on ourselves. It’s the truth. God created each one of us in love, and endowed us with particular skills and talents. Yours might be teaching. Or maybe it’s knitting. Could be things like playing a sport, playing a musical instrument – you name it. Too often, we tend to downplay our abilities in an understandable attempt at remaining humble. But, again, the gifts are from God, not ourselves. So, when we share them with others, and even tell others what they are, we are giving glory to our Heavenly Father, who wants us to put our special abilities to use for His glory and the salvation of souls. So, what are you particularly good at? Let us know on Monday!

Friday is the next “Unscripted” show on Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie. That means you choose the topics that we discuss. It can be something in the news, a current event, something that struck you from a past show, a suggestion for a future topic or anything that’s going on in your world. Let’s dive deep to end the week with your calls and takes!

Caller Joe brought up the translation of “daily” bread in the Lord’s Prayer. Here’s a good article.

Ah, the “newness” of spring. Snow is melting, temperatures are warming, flowers and trees are blooming and the birds are singing. It’s also time to do a little cleaning, purging, tossing, whatever you want to call it. Are you traditionally a spring cleaner? Do you look around your home, office or in your car and ask yourself, “Why in the world did I hang on to that?” Yes, spring is in the air. And, on Thursday, Jerry and Debbie want to learn from you about how you approach this beautiful time of the year. It’s not only a time to start anew with regard to our material possessions, but also spiritually. Join us!