If Jesus were alive today would He use marketing and advertising to spread His message of love and salvation? Regardless of the answer to that question, we, His followers, do use those means in our work of evangelization. In essence, there’s nothing wrong with trying to get people to know of your existence and what you have to offer. But with the proliferation of so many forms of media, does it feel to you like everytime you blink you’re being bombarded with another ad? Billboards. Magazines (some of which exist almost solely to sell ad space). Blogs and websites that blitz you with pop-up and banner ads. YouTube actually allowing you to pay so you don’t have to watch ads. Even gas pumps now have video monitors trying to sell you things you don’t want or need. How do you feel about all of this? Does it bother you? Maybe it doesn’t. Perhaps you let it roll off your back quite easily. In either case, let’s have a frank discussion of whether or not it’s gotten out of hand. Share your take on Tuesday’s show.

Just like we see in the movies, relationships whether it be romantic or not seem so blissful and perfect.  Is this a distortion of reality?  Have we been fooled into thinking relationships can be without conflict and stress?  Many honeymoon couples have shared that they were shockingly disappointed because the relationship did not continue on that “high” of the wedding day.  Could Hollywood be responsible for setting us up for failure?  Maybe we should replace the word “dream” for “holy” in how we describe our relationships.  After all, the relationships we cultivate should ultimately help us on our journey to heaven.  So what is your dream relationship? Share with us Monday on Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie. 1-800-585-9396.

God deserves nothing less than everything from each of us. But often our wounds, experiences, setbacks, etc., can cause us to guard various areas of our lives. For some it may be having the best intentions to spend time in daily prayer but they never get around to it out of a fear of what God might say or do in their lives. Others may be holding onto impurity of some sort. Still others may be putting in less than an honest day’s work thinking they can get away with it. For others it may be that they are faithful to their spouses in most everything, but they hold onto the “right” to go out for beers with the boys on a regular basis. Virtually everyone reserves at least a tiny area of their life to “control” themselves. Call on Friday and share how you do your best to give God all of you!

Challenges are a part of life.  We all face them but do we embrace them?  Running away in fear when facing that mountain in life, simply is a missed opportunity for profound growth.  With God help and grace, the mountains we encounter can be a chance for us to deepen our faith and our relationship with God.  Tell us about the challenges you faced and embraced.  What mountains have you climbed and what did you learn from the experience. Call in and share at 1-800-585-9396.

In the Bible there’s the story in Mark chapter 9 of the man who asked Jesus to heal his son who had been afflicted by a demon. He says something curious: “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.” Well, which is it? Did he believe that Jesus could heal his son? He said that he did. Then why the statement after that: “Help my unbelief.” Could it have been that he knew enough about Jesus to know that He could heal his son, but had at least a tiny lingering doubt that He would? We even have the example of the apostles themselves. At the end of Matthew’s gospel we read that they worshiped Jesus, “but some doubted.” In our own lives we sometimes experience doubts of various types. Even those whose faith is the strongest at times see a little doubt creep into their minds or hearts. What’s been your experience with this? Share your take Wednesday with Jerry and Debbie.

Some people seem as though bad circumstances and relationships follow them throughout life. Those who are prone to giving negativity can often spot others who make themselves too vulnerable when it comes to receiving it. Have you had an experience like this? Maybe you’ve had to work on not being the giver of negativity. Are you the arrow or the target? That’s Tuesday with Jerry and Debbie.

Health care has been in the news a little bit lately. OK, we’re being tongue-in-cheek. It has dominated the headlines for weeks, even months, since President Trump made his promise to repeal  and replace Obamacare. Of course, the U.S. bishops have weighed in on the debate, and most people are keeping a close eye on what transpires. But setting aside partisan politics, Jerry and Debbie on Monday will be joined by Dr. Tom McGovern, a Ft. Wayne-area dermatologist, to look at the overall state of health care in our country, where we’ve been, where we are, and where we seem to be going. Rising premiums. Difficulty getting appointments. Impersonal treatment from many medical practitioners. The role of large pharmaceutical companies in the proliferation of drugs and prescriptions. The inclusion in health care of so-called “reproductive rights,” including contraception and abortion. Be sure to tune in and call with your takes or questions at 800-585-9396. It’s going to be another impactful broadcast.

A Catholic physicians commentary on the proposed repeal of Obamacare – https://www.catholicvote.org/a-catholic-physicians-perspective-on-repealing-obamacare/

Once a month, Jerry and Debbie invite you to decide the topics we discuss on the show. That’s the case again on Friday. You’re welcome to call and ask a question, comment on a previous episode, suggest topics for future broadcasts, or offer some thoughts on anything in your mind or on your heart. Call early to make sure you get on this show!

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We all experience the setbacks of life. A loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or maybe an issue with our health.  Many times these setbacks can keep us stuck in a place of despair.  Maybe we feel that having a setback is the end of our journey.  All the while, in spite of our setbacks, the Lord is preparing our comeback.  As scripture tells us, God wants us to have life and to have it to the full. God desires for us growth through our experiences. But most of all, God waits for our love within a deeper relationship with Him.  Setbacks can actually be beneficial to us if we approach them and deal with them knowing that God has more in store for us.  Tell us your comeback story and it may just help another soul.  1-800-585-9396.

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On Wednesday, Jerry and Debbie welcome your takes on the unfortunate issue of miscarriage. It has impacted so many lives and families. After weeks or months of joy and anticipation, parents’ expectations can be shattered by the sudden news that their unborn child has died. Why does God permit this? What kinds of questions does it raise in the minds and hearts of parents? Does blame sometimes start to creep in once the realization of the loss becomes apparent? Or did it bring you and your spouse closer together? Were you apprehensive about getting pregnant again? If you did get pregnant again, were there fears that accompanied you along that journey that it might happen again? Ultimately, what is God’s greater purpose when this happens? If any of this has been your experience, be sure to call and inspire and educate us all on how you worked through it and became stronger from it.

Great article on the fate of infants who die without the Sacrament of Baptism –www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/let-the-children-come-to-me

OTHERS RESOURCES:
MISCARRIAGE PRAYER By Mother Angelica 

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