There were so many calls, e-mails and social media comments on Tuesday’s show, we decided to do a part two on this topic:

A recent disturbing documentary titled, “Seattle Is Dying,” is a jaw-dropping expose of many cultural and societal ills that have nearly turned The Emerald City, long considered to be one of the most gorgeous places in the United States, into a gun-, drug- and filth-infested town. Not that there are no longer any beautiful and serene neighborhoods in and around the greater Seattle area. But the downtown core in particular has become like a desolate wasteland you’d perhaps see in a sci-fi movie. Seattle is not alone in its descent into the abyss. Many other parts of the country have either preceded Seattle, or are not far behind, in seeing this play out for them. The tent cities, the crime, the hypodermic needles, the empty liquor bottles, the weapons…the list goes on and on. And, to listen to some current and former law enforcement officers in Seattle, they are more often than not told not to enforce the laws regarding these circumstances. So, the question for you on Tuesday is, have you watched your beloved city go downhill in some very unfortunate ways? Do you feel helpless to do anything about it. Maybe your city is not dying in this fashion, but actually thriving today. Let’s have a conversation about this, since it touches upon so many areas of our faith.

A recent disturbing documentary titled, “Seattle Is Dying,” is a jaw-dropping expose of many cultural and societal ills that have nearly turned The Emerald City, long considered to be one of the most gorgeous places in the United States, into a gun-, drug- and filth-infested town. Not that there are no longer any beautiful and serene neighborhoods in and around the greater Seattle area. But the downtown core in particular has become like a desolate wasteland you’d perhaps see in a sci-fi movie. Seattle is not alone in its descent into the abyss. Many other parts of the country have either preceded Seattle, or are not far behind, in seeing this play out for them. The tent cities, the crime, the hypodermic needles, the empty liquor bottles, the weapons…the list goes on and on. And, to listen to some current and former law enforcement officers in Seattle, they are more often than not told not to enforce the laws regarding these circumstances. So, the question for you on Tuesday is, have you watched your beloved city go downhill in some very unfortunate ways? Do you feel helpless to do anything about it. Maybe your city is not dying in this fashion, but actually thriving today. Let’s have a conversation about this, since it touches upon so many areas of our faith.

Happy Memorial Day!  Today we remember and honor all who served in the United States Armed Forces. Have a blessed and safe holiday.

This week is moving along quickly. On Thursday’s show, we want to hear from you if you have received God’s mercy in the form of a healing. Everyone has illnesses, injuries, etc. Some people must suffer a very long time, often without ever being healed. But for many, God’s grace, together with modern medicine and treatments, bring healing with them. A small number of individuals are healed without any rational explanation. If you fit into any of these categories, and you want to tell the world how grateful you are to have been healed, then we definitely invite you to call and share your take!

Thursday, on part two of Wednesdays topic, Jerry and Debbie will welcome your personal experiences of the devastating opioid problem facing our country, as well as many other countries around the world. What very often starts out as simply a matter of someone taking medications for an injury or an illness, sadly, turns into an addiction that can wreak havoc on the abuser, as well as his or her family and friends. Tragically, many lose their lives every year as a result of this disaster. Rather than delving deeply into facts and statistics about the epidemic, we want to hear if you have been personally impacted by it. This is sure to be a poignant and impactful conversation.

On Wednesday, Jerry and Debbie will welcome your personal experiences of the devastating opioid problem facing our country, as well as many other countries around the world. What very often starts out as simply a matter of someone taking medications for an injury or an illness, sadly, turns into an addiction that can wreak havoc on the abuser, as well as his or her family and friends. Tragically, many lose their lives every year as a result of this disaster. Rather than delving deeply into facts and statistics about the epidemic, we want to hear if you have been personally impacted by it. This is sure to be a poignant and impactful conversation.

Life is so interesting.  There are times in life when it feels so exciting and productive.  Other times, life can feel empty and somewhat meaningless.  There comes a time when we start realizing that there is so much more in life we could and should be doing.  We want to inspire others and use our God-given gifts to build up the kingdom.  But life moves quickly and the routines of life tend to take over. If this is you, and you are feeling unfulfilled at some level, call us. 1-833-288-3986. Or if your life is extremely fulfilling each and every day, we want to hear from you as well.

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.

Detroit Archbishop Bans Sunday Sports Activities in Call to “Reclaim Sunday”

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.