We all need material things in order to live. But is it possible to cross a certain line and have too much “stuff?” There’s a Hoarding Disorder which the Mayo Clinic describes this way:

Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs.

Now, before we all start thinking we’re somehow off our rockers, let’s have a real conversation about this. One need not be a hoarder – or suffer from hoarding disorder – to have a few too many possessions. The beautiful thing is, we can always eliminate some of the clutter in our lives created by the “stuff” we own. In fact, it can be an occasion of great generosity when we donate those things to others in need. Join us Friday for a discussion about this.

One of the most popular categories of books is autobiographies. We all admire people whom we’d like to know more about, either while they’re living, or after they are deceased. These are usually celebrities, sports stars, politicians, and so forth. The rest of us will likely never even consider writing our autobiography. But, for the sake of conversation and inspiration, let’s talk on Thursday about what the essence of your life story would be. Imagine it like this: you’re in an elevator with someone else for about twenty seconds. How would you describe your autobiography to them in that amount of time? Should be a fun edifying show on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Jerry and Debbie will welcome your contributions to a conversation about the single life. Some are single because they have chosen to live their lives that way. Others are single because they haven’t yet found the spouse they can spend their lives with. If you’re single, how do you feel about it? Are you searching for a mate? Have you made an intentional decision to remain single to devote your life to serving the Lord in whatever way He would have you do it? Do you believe the Church has an adequate outreach to you and your peers? Let’s have another lively discussion and grow closer to God in the process.

Several months ago – in fact, before the coronavirus pandemic broke out – a listener named Bryan in Georgia suggested that we do a program on starting and sustaining a Catholic business. It can be very difficult and stressful even in the best of times. But throw in the lockdowns and restrictions we’ve experienced over the past several months, and it is likely even harder to keep a business going now. That’s what we’ll talk about on Tuesday. If you operate, or have operated, a Catholic business, let us know how it’s going.

Now that we’re well into fall, and the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are straight ahead, let’s talk Monday about how we deal with the changes in seasons. Some love all four of them. Others may have different preferences. For a lot of people, it can be difficult to navigate the seasonal changes due to various factors, including depression. Please join us to kick off the new week as we discuss all of this.

We round out the week with a conversation about the importance of Catholic radio in all of our lives. This topic was suggested by our producer, Michael Birchfield. With all that’s going on in the world these days – especially the hotly-contested political battles – it’s vital that we have media outlets that will cover the events of the world, and do so through a Catholic lens. Join us on Friday for a discussion about Catholic radio.

As we head into one of the most exciting and glorious times of the year, things may look a lot different for many of us than they have in the past. Everywhere you turn, you’re hearing voices of extreme caution, advising people to do everything from keeping your holiday celebrations limited to just family, to not even celebrating holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. How do you feel about all of this? Have you made your plans already? Did you adjust them considerably in order to follow the warnings that are being given? Let’s talk about this on Thursday’s show.

You might be tempted to wonder, “Who in the world could dislike – even hate – the Catholic Church, especially because of all the good it has done for humanity over the centuries?” Well, Holy Mother Church has had her enemies since day one. And a very quick look around today reveals that those who would love to bring her down are truly great in number and fervor. It’s not easy knowing where to begin a discussion of today’s “greatest threats” to the Church. But we’ll give it a shot – with you leading the way with your always-great insights – on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Jerry and Debbie will once again welcome your heartfelt prayer intentions. We take them via telephone, text, email, website and social media. At the end of the show, we gather them all up and offer them to our Heavenly Father for Him to answer them according to His holy will.

We’ve all lost family members, friends and other loved ones. We go to great lengths to pray for them and keep their memories alive. Does that commitment sometimes wane a little over time? Hopefully not. In any case, on Monday, All Souls day, join Jerry and Debbie for a discussion of how we continually remember those we have lost.