As durable as the human psyche can be, it can also be very fragile in certain instances. We’re all formed to one degree or another by the things we experience in life, things that are said to us, the way we are treated by others, etc. It doesn’t take long to realize that some of us have a much higher self-image than others. The key to remember, however, is that no one is “better” or “worse” than anyone else when it comes to our intrinsic dignity and worth. Do you sometimes think things about yourself like:

• God couldn’t possibly have a special purpose for my life
• I know I won’t be able to finish what I’ve set out to do
• There’s no way I measure up to (name of someone you admire)
• All I do is fail whenever I try to accomplish something
• I’m just not a good person, that’s all
• I wish I were never born
• I’m never going to amount to anything

These and countless other thoughts run through many of our minds. How do we defeat them and discover our true self-worth? Reframing who we are, and whose we are, can go a long way toward doing just that. Inside of you is a person made just the way you are by a God who has from all eternity had a purpose that only you can fulfill. No one else! Let’s talk about the very rewarding exercise of learning to think of ourselves and act accordingly.

The United States was built upon the foundation of God and His ways. When questioned, many people would still say that we are a “Christian” nation. In many ways we are. But in some very important ways we are not. As you look out over our land, how do you see this?

• Are you hopeful that God is still woven into the fabric of our nation?
• Has your belief in that notion waned over the years?
• How do you evangelize in your own family, neighborhood and workplace?
• Do you see a trend in any particular direction?
• What is the typical response when you share your faith with others?
• Do most people even want to hear what you have to say about God and faith?

This will be another lively conversation. Please join us!

Authentic love involves willing the good of another. We’re all faced with opportunities each day to manifest this kind of love. Call in and share an instance when you acted selflessly out of love for another. This isn’t about bragging, it’s about inspiring and teaching the world that coming out of ourselves and putting our own needs on hold, and that we are all capable of doing this. Examples abound:

• Getting out of bed at all hours of the night to tend to the needs of your children
• Stopping to help at the scene of a traffic accident
• Running out into the rain to help your elderly neighbor carry in her groceries
• Saving up to pay for a child’s education, while putting off some dreams of your own
• Jumped in the water to save someone who was struggling or drowning
• Donating blood or an organ to someone in need
• etc.

This should be another inspiring episode of the program.

Our lives are often made happier and more fulfilled when we have pets. Sometimes, we do a kind deed and “rescue” an animal from a shelter or elsewhere. Many will even say that their animal “rescued” them (you’ve seen the bumper stickers). On Monday, let’s talk about this.

• Have you taken in a pet that may have faced a dire future?
• How has that gone for you and/or your family?
• What made you choose the animal you did?
• Do you have more than one rescue animal?
• Tell us how they have brought joy to your life.

Above is Debbie and Marty’s dog, Gracie.

Above is Jerry’s dog, Duc (pronounced like Duke)

Ask us anything…just call in…1-833-288-3986

What a wave of things to be hit with. An “invisible enemy” known as the coronavirus. Debate over where it originated. How many people will be infected by the virus? Is it easily spread from person-to-person? Is there anything that can “treat” those with the virus? What about a vaccine? On top of all that, we have more or less shut down our lives, and that includes our participation in public religious services. While we’ve been asked to do our best to keep the faith alive at home:

• How has your faith life been doing?
• Has the pandemic deepened your faith?
• Has the shutdown of our churches caused a hiccup in your otherwise devout faith?
• How have you gone deeper into the Bible?
• Have you spent time studying the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
• Are you praying more, including the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and other powerful prayers?
• Does your faith tell you that we’re going to get through this and come out stronger for having been through this experience?

Join Jerry and Debbie on Thursday and join the conversation on this subject.

Call in to Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie and share with us how you envision yourself after the pandemic…

Will you make grabbing your mask a priority when you leave the house for the day?  Will you make sure you have extra hand sanitizer in your car so that you never run out? Will you keep a set of disposable gloves in your glove compartment just in case you go to the gas station? Will you change clothes upon entering your home after a day out?  Will you wash your hands frequently and be aware to not get too close to others? Will you make it a point to not touch your face or put your hands on public surfaces? Will you still hug others, or has the smile and wave become the new way for you? Will you decide to use FaceTime over actual visits to the sick and those your love?

There is so much that will change either consciously or subconsciously because of this crisis.  Maybe you have always been like this, cautious about catching things or germs and really this won’t be anything new for you.  Call in and let’s help one another navigate our new normal post pandemic. 1-833-288-3986

How willing are you to jump back into society once we get the green light? Do you ever see yourself at the grocery or department store again?  How about going to a sporting event or concert?  What about going to church again?  Do you think that the community feel will be lost by all the restrictions and guidelines?  Or maybe you feel that once the coast is clear, everything will simply get back to normal and businesses will come back better than ever.  How about shaking hands, and/or hugging someone?  These are gestures that were once second nature, but now maybe your mindset has changed.  Lots to consider and almost too much to cover in one show.  But please call us and share your thoughts on this. 1-833-288-3986

This topic was suggested by MaryAnn, one of our loyal listeners to Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie.  MaryAnn wanted to know if your time at home is turning into a spiritual retreat or does it feel like more of a vacation?  Great question and one that we are sure you will happily answer.  So please call us at, 1-833-288-3986.  Your contribution to the discussion helps others learn and grow.  Don’t miss the opportunity to impart your wisdom.

During the stay-at-home orders, is your family praying more?  Are you watching Mass and other religious programs on TV? Are you choosing movies that are spiritually uplifting?  Are you exercising more and eating better?  Are you taking naps throughout the day?  Are you working in the garden or doing a different outdoor activity?  Have you dusted off the board games to play with family?  Are you baking more?  Do you find yourself praying the Rosary throughout the day?  Lots of questions, many angles to cover, we just need your participation.  Should be a great show, and one we can all learn from…

We are constantly bombarded these days with some pretty devastating news.  How many tested positive for COVID-19.  How many are hospitalized.  How many people on ventilators.  But the worst, on a daily basis, is the growing number of those that have died from this virus.  Yet, throughout this entire pandemic, there have been the heroic stories of those on the front lines. The brave nurses, talented doctors, the first responders, the truck drivers, grocery workers, delivery people and our own Catholic priests.  So many folks doing amazing things for their communities, their loved ones, and their parishioners.  Share with us the great stories you have heard recently that really moved you and restored your faith in humanity.  Call us at, 1-833-288-3986.