On Monday, plan to join Jerry and Debbie in a conversation about foster parenting. It’s a truly beautiful reality in many families. Perhaps you were raised by foster parents. Or maybe you have been a father or a mother to foster children. How are these situations ant different from raising biological children? How are they similar? Let’s have a lively discussion so we can all learn more about this important gift to many of God’s precious children.
Most of us work during the weekdays with the weekend being something we look forward to. When you envision the upcoming weekend, do you picture yourself sleeping more, watching TV, playing sports, shopping or doing errands? So many times we take a break from God during the weekends. We want to rest, have fun and relax…to the extent that we sometimes forget about Mass. Is this what happens in your life? Is God an afterthought on the weekends or do you make God a priority, especially on Sunday. Let’s have a deeply honest discussion on this topic and see if we can learn something about ourselves and our relationship with God. Call us, 1-833-288-3986.
How smart are our pets? There was the lovable collie named Lassie, who starred on television for nearly nineteen years, helping people out of countless difficult situations. And there was Flipper, the adorable dolphin who seemed to almost speak English in doing much the same thing as Lassie. While these were dramatizations, we want to ask you on Thursday if our pets are really able to tell when we’re sad, hurt, sick or in trouble. Have you had an experience of this? Share your take on our next broadcast.
Due to the volume of calls and interest in this topic, we are doing a Part 2 on Catholic schools. Please join us on Wednesday and share your experience or thoughts on this very important subject. If you called and didn’t get on the air for Tuesday’s show, please call back and our call screener Ryan will happily put you at the front of the line for the Part 2 broadcast. 1-833-288-3986.
On Tuesday, Jerry and Debbie want to hear from you on the subject of Catholic schools. For a very long time, they have been a tremendous blessing to not only Catholics, but to parents and students of other faith traditions (or none at all) who recognized the value of such an education. It’s also well known that some of our Catholic schools have compromised in certain areas in order to achieve other goals, things like athletic success, civic recognition, etc. It’s arguably still one of the best options for our young people. How “Catholic” do you believe our Catholic schools are? Are you the product of a Catholic school? Let’s have a lively discussion, and, as always, look to come out the other side better for having had the conversation.
We all make mistakes. Some more serious than others. But somehow our mistakes can be saddled to us in ways that are very unhealthy for our spiritual growth. Satan wants our mistakes to define us, and to keep us from growing closer to God. How can we let go of our mistakes and realize God loves us way more than our failings might lead us to believe? Since we’ve all made mistakes, we all have a take on this topic. Call in and share yours on Monday.
Here’s the book Jerry mentioned on today’s show.
The virtue of patience is so important in our lives. Depending on our circumstances, we have any number of opportunities to practice it and help it grow. Sometimes, we pray for patience, and God allows us to face situations that truly put us to the test. On Friday, let’s close out a great week of shows with a discussion about how we can all be more patient with each other and the world.
The home (family) is the domestic church. God is introduced in the home because parents are the primary catechists. A home should be filled with joy, laughter, peace, fun and pleasure, mixed with the tears and troubles of everyday life. Children learn all about relationships in the home. Family members rely on the home as a place where they can find refuge. Would you say you live in a happy home? If so, tell us what it looks and feels like. If you are not in a happy home, maybe you can share what is wrong and how it can be helped. 1-833-288-3986.
On Wednesday, be a part of Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie history, as we present the same topic for the third day in a row. That’s only because you showed your interest and enthusiasm for the subject the previous two days. One more time, let us hear from with with your completion of the sentence, “I hate it when…,” or, “It drives me crazy when…” There’s been one amazing take after another, and Wednesday’s show is sure to be the crown jewel. Call early to make sure you get through and get on the air!
There were so many calls on Monday, when we first introduced this topic, that we left several people on the line at the end of the show. So, as we’ve done a few times in the recent past, we are presenting a part two on Tuesday. If you were unable to get through or get on the show on Monday, please call early so we can make sure you get the opportunity to share something that drives you crazy. As we did on Monday, we’ll once again want to address this question with a view to becoming more virtuous in our own lives.
RESOURCES: The rosary – pray it, don’t just say it, priest exhorts
Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie 