How Do You Effectively Ward Off Temptation? Share with us by calling, 1-833-288-3986.

Jesus’ mandate to go and make disciples of all nations is just as binding today as it was when he first gave it to his apostles prior to His ascension into heaven. That means all of us has a responsibility to try to draw people into a life of faith, a life of active participation in the Church. That’s not always easy, as there are countless forces at play mitigating against people coming into the Church. Sadly, in our day, there are gigantic hurdles that must be overcome, not the least of which is the diminishing moral authority of the Church due to the clergy sex abuse and cover up scandal. So, how do you witness to the people in your sphere of influence in such challenging times? Do you find this difficult to do at work, in public, even within your own family? Let’s talk about this on Tuesday.

It’s the Feast Day of St. Padre Pio on Monday, September 23rd! Did you know that Padre Pio is the patron saint of adolescents and stress relief.  That’s right!  Pretty exciting things we can learn about St. Padre Pio.  You may already know quite a bit about him because he may be one of your “go-to saints.”  Or maybe you haven’t even heard of him but now you are intrigued.  So please join us as we celebrate this feast day and share our knowledge or experience of this great saint.  Call in early, it should be a very active show! 1-833-288-3986.

It is undeniable (though some may wish to deny it) that Jesus Christ has had the most influence on mankind out of all those who have ever walked the face of the earth. The question we’ll be discussing – with your takes, of course – on Thursday is who do you feel has been the most influential human being other than Our Lord? Was it a profound spiritual leader like St. John Paul II? A rock bank like The Beatles? Maybe a cruel dictator like Adolph Hitler? Perhaps a great ancient Greek philosopher? What about Steve Jobs, whose legacy as a purveyor of modern technology has left his fingerprints on perhaps billions of lives? Give this some thought and join the conversation on Thursday.

You are single, and active in the Church.  Do you feel accepted and appreciated being a committed single and authentically Catholic?  Do you feel others look at you and think you are missing something by not being married? Does your parish have a vibrant single ministry you can belong to?  Let’s talk about being happy, holy and single on Wednesday’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie.  Call us and share your story…1-833-288-3986.

There are countless frustrations in life. Surely, you’ve known your fair share of them. Why do persons and situations frustrate us? Are there some that get under your skin more than others? Frustrations are a great opportunity for us to grow in patience and virtue. Let’s talk about this on Tuesday.

It can happen anytime, anywhere, and in just about any circumstance of our lives. It’s called conflict. It’s usually a serious disagreement or argument, often a protracted one. You experience a clash of interests with another person or a group of people. Conflict can be personal, racial, class-based, political, religious – you name it. Some live for conflict. It seems to fuel who they are. Others avoid it at all cost, and for a variety of reasons. And, to be sure, there are many who fall between the two extremes. What about you? Call on Monday and share with Jerry and Debbie if you’re someone who seeks to do just about anything to avoid conflict and keep the peace. This will be another impactful conversation led by…you!

Life can be really tough sometimes.  You get a few steps ahead, only to be pushed back by some hardship or misfortune.  Life can even be quite cruel it seems.  Yet, it has often been said that adversity builds character.  Perseverance, resilience, etc.  Share with us how you overcame adversity and you will be helping other souls in the process. (1-833-288-3986)  A great big thanks goes to Carole, a loyal listener and Take 2 family member, for suggesting that we revisit this very important topic again.

It is a miracle we are here.  Life is precious and should be celebrated.  Share with us how you celebrate your special day.  Maybe you party for a week or possibly a month.  You may even bring out the baby videos and pictures that can remind everyone that you have arrived here on this earth.  This is your chance to share with the world what you do to recognize the miracle of life.  The miracle of your birth!  1-833-288-3986.