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.
Tuesday’s show proved that just about everyone has had experiences of robocalls, especially those that are scams. Once again, we left full phone lines at the end of the show. So – you have spoken – we are going with a part two on Wednesday. Should be another lively conversation.
Didn’t the government once promise that it was going to eliminate robocalls and the annoyance they cause? Maybe they’re a fact of life we all have to live with. Do you answer your phone no matter what your screen says about the caller’s whereabouts? Or, do you let unidentified calls go to your voicemail first? How many automated calls would you say you receive in an average day, or over an average week? There may never be a solution to these all-too-frequent intrusions into our lives. If you have some thoughts on this topic, share them with Jerry and Debbie – and the world – on Tuesday’s show.
Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie gives you two opportunities each month to share your prayer intentions. Around the middle of the month we have our “God, I Need You Now!” show for urgent prayer intentions. The other one is what we’re featuring on Monday. We call it “Whom Or What Are You Praying For?” All prayer intentions are important to you, and also to God. And these shows are among the most active ones that we produce. So, call early on Monday to make sure the world gets to join you in praying for what’s important to you!
