We all know people who are aging and declining in health. Even some people who are not particularly “old,” but who, for reasons known to God alone, are losing their grip on life. It could be Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s. Cancer. Just about anything else. Are you taking care of someone you love who is battling hard to stay alive? Do you get discouraged at times? How do you retain your strength? What blessings have you experienced by remaining at the side of someone who is being called to carry such a cross? This will be another impactful show, driven by your heartfelt takes. Be sure to call early to make sure you get on with Jerry and Debbie!

Friday is the official 100th anniversary of the final apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the three children at Fatima. Her message to the world at that time still rings true today. Have we heeded it? Have we seen the world respond to her requests as she would have asked us to? We’ll be joined by one of the world’s leading Mariologists, Dr. Mark Miravalle, to discuss what have been the fruits of Mary’s apparitions at Fatima. You won’t want to miss it! Be sure to call with your comment or question.

Thursday’s discussion will be fairly straightforward: Do you attend weekday Mass, perhaps every day? If so, what inspired you to begin doing that? How has your spiritual life blossomed since you started going to daily Mass? Did you once find it odd that people went to Mass on any day other than Sunday? Share your take with Jerry and Debbie on our next show!

Since the advent of television, so much has been presented as “family friendly.” It still sells today. But how much of what’s on TV is really family friendly? Sure, there may be some offerings that are not going to be offensive to the essential core values of the traditional family. But there are a lot of shows and series that are, quite frankly, dangerous for anyone to watch, let alone young people. One series that may grab the attention of families – since it’s a “family” that presents it – is The Lowe Files. Rob Lowe and his sons chase things like paranormal activities. Our guest Adam Blai will explain the dangers inherent in such a pursuit, we’ll talk about how to be discerning in what your family watches on TV and explore some other present-day dangers to the family. 

Many of us will say that we have learned how to be generous from our parents.  That is a wonderful thing.  But some of us have learned this virtuous trait by that special person that modeled generosity so earnestly. It might just be that you learned how to be kind, caring and generous from your neighbor, a friend, a boss, a teacher or maybe your beloved spouse.  Share with us and the world who taught you generosity and maybe provide some examples that you witnessed that left an impact on you.  Call Jerry and Debbie at 1-800-585-9396.

On Monday, call and share with Jerry and Debbie – and the world – how your love for your spouse has grown over the years or decades, in spite of him or her getting older, gaining weight, struggling with sin, turning out to not be “perfect,” losing his hair, having obnoxious relatives, etc. Should be a truly inspiring conversation. Be sure you’re part of it!

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There is nothing like experiencing something in life for the very first time.  First Holy Communion, driving a car, going off to college, getting married, having your first child.  These events in life are filled with joy, excitement and a sense of awe for what life and our faith has to offer.  We are also presented with activities and encounters on a daily basis that we enter into routinely.  So many of us go on auto pilot because we know what to expect from these day-to-day events.  The challenge is how to keep routine things from becoming mundane.  We should be mindful of the present moment and embrace all our experiences as if they were brand new to us.  This includes spending time with family and friends, attending Mass, praying the rosary.  Call in to Friday’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie and share how you have kept things anew in your life.  Remember, what you share can impact another soul in a profound way.  1-800-585-9396.

The secular marketplace tells us that we need to “keep up with the Joneses.” Is it all that important? Do you feel that you need to upgrade when something new comes out in order to get your work done or keep up with life? Or, how do you resist the temptation to spend thousands on a regular basis in order to do this? Perhaps you are among the many who believe that “planned obsolescence” is the name of the game, and that technology manufacturers intentionally build their items to run out of life after a certain period of time. Share your take on this on Thursday’s show.

It seems God knows exactly the time and place when just the right things line up and you are present for a conversation that dramatically changes your life forever.  Maybe it was a chance encounter that led to this life-changing conversation.  Or maybe it was a friend that finally had the courage to approach you out of love and concern.  Or maybe it was just a casual group conversation that impacted you in a deep and profound way. We never know when an encounter with another person is going to reveal things about us or our lives that can have a profound impact. Share your take with Jerry and Debbie on Wednesday.

It has been often said, that if you have just one friend then you are truly blessed.  This idea of a “circle of trust” is an interesting concept.  It was first made popular by Robert De Niro in the movie, Meet the Parents.  This is a coveted group to be a part of.  To have someone’s trust is quite an honor and privilege.  To have a sense of loyalty in a friendship is admirable.  Share with us your thoughts about trusted friends.  What qualities are important to you for your circle of trust.  Should we even hold people to such high standards in friendships or are we setting ourselves up for disappointment.  Share your “take” on this by calling 1-800-585-9396.