It’s always good to be reviewing our lives in order to see where we might tweak this or change that in order to better ourselves. This can take countless forms. Things like losing weight, cutting back on drinking or smoking, deciding to attend daily Mass, switching jobs – you name it. Making positive changes can add immensely to our quality of life and move us further down the path of being the best version of ourselves. On Tuesday, call and share an impactful change you have made along the road of your life.

Do you find yourself constantly apologizing and making excuses as to why you are late for appointments or meetings?  Is this a chronic problem for you?  Many of us struggle with running late especially in today’s world when we try and do more than we can manage.  But did you know that when we are late, it can be a sign of selfishness on our part and a lack of respect for others and their time.  We as Catholic Christians are called to be our word and that would also relate to being on time.  So how good are you on honoring your commitments and showing up on time?  Let’s have a real conversation about this and see if we can learn something that can help us in our daily lives.  Call us with your take on this, 1-833-288-3986.

As promised, Jerry and Debbie are offering you on the first Friday of each month in 2018 the opportunity to share with the world your heartfelt prayer intentions. That’s what you can call in about on Friday. There’s power in prayer, and the Take 2 family are all prayer warriors. Together, let’s lift up those people and intentions that are on our hearts!

We are still in the month of May so we are honoring the wisdom of mothers and grandmothers.  In June, we will honor the dads. For Thursday’s show, please share with us what words of wisdom or advice your mother or grandmother imparted to you.  Maybe you didn’t realize how profound their statements were until you lived long enough to experience it for yourself.  That is what happened with Debbie and her mom’s advice.  Debbie had to live it and then she realized where she first heard it, from dear ole mom. Our mothers and grandmothers have lived long lives with all the ups and downs this world had to offer.  It surely would be to our advantage if we tap into their wisdom and honor them for taking the time to care about us.  Call in early to the show to be sure to get on the air.  1-833-288-3986.

In life, a lot of things change. Relationships evolve or dissolve, people move, family and friends are deployed in the military, some pass away. There are all sorts of circumstances that take our loved ones away from us. The very fact that we love them almost always means there is going to be a longing in our hearts to be with them, and, perhaps, a bit of sadness caused by their absence. Is there someone who has been an important part of your life whom you’re missing dearly right now? Share it on Wednesday with Jerry and Debbie. Talking about it could help you see what a great blessing he or she has been – and, hopefully, continues to be in your life.

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A listener named Ron e-mailed suggesting we do a show on the various, different and creative penances given by some priests and received by our listeners. We’re all pretty well acquainted with the penances that involve saying a few prayers or performing a work of mercy. But every now and then, a priest will catch us off guard with a penance that may be unlike one we’ve ever received before. Obviously, we don’t want to get into the details of anyone’s confessions. But please do call on Tuesday if you’ve had this happen to you.

The last Friday of every month we present our Unscripted show. That means that you totally drive the show. You drive it everyday. But on Unscripted days, you call in with anything that’s rolling around in your mind or heart. Let’s have another lively discussion of the things of life!

On Thursday, Jerry and Debbie will welcome Jesse Romero to the program for a long-anticipated discussion of the booming sale and use of marijuana. As we know, it is being legalized in states all across the country. Which, in the eyes of many people, makes it morally acceptable. But is it? What does the Church say about this? The lightning-fast spread of “pot shops” everywhere marijuana has been made legal is creating all sorts of problems, in spite of what the defenders of the industry say. What is your take on the “legal” use of marijuana? Do you or someone you love smoke pot? Share your take on this vital issue that is not going away anytime soon.

On Wednesday, Jerry and Debbie are calling on all men to weigh in and share what a holy woman looks like to you. What do you think God meant for women in this world? What problems are you seeing in this world with women and how they are conducting themselves. Or, have you experienced women who are kind, giving, loving and faithful? In essence, guys, what do you think a “holy” woman should consist of? Let’s talk about it!  Please call us at, 1-833-288-3986.  You could impact many souls by your “take” on this…

On Tuesday, Jerry and Debbie are calling on all women to weigh in and share what a holy man looks like to you. What do you think God meant for men in this world? What problems are you seeing in this world with men and how they are conducting themselves. Or, have you experienced men who are courteous, gentlemanly and affirming? In essence, ladies, what do you think a “holy” man should consist of? Let’s talk about it!