So much of what we do in life is moving to the “cloud,” i.e. into the possession of someone else. Is our life’s information safe? Should we be trusting our most sensitive information to computer servers whose whereabouts we never know? Call today with your takes starting at Noon ET.

Every day we see people jaywalk, roll through stop signs/lights, go way over the speed limit, etc. What are we to make of this? What’s at the root of it? Selfishness? A blatant disregard for the law? Do people even care about the rule of law anymore? Have we become a society of people who are so jaded that we don’t care what the law says? Maybe we even find ourselves doing these things. It is a big deal or not? Share your take with Jerry and Debbie and the world on Thursday.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us we have a “duty” to help provide for the material needs of the Church, each according to his abilities. That means, of course, that some will give more in terms of a dollar amount than others, but not necessarily in relation to one’s financial means. There have been times in the Church when some of the lay faithful withheld their financial support due to certain unjustified indiscretions on the part of Church leaders. For example, the priest sex abuse scandal, being told off by “Father,” or “Sister,” or a lay minister in the parish, etc. It goes without saying that these sorts of behaviors are never acceptable. But does it justify not contributing to the ongoing operating costs of the parish and the diocese? And just what is your weekly offering applied toward? Not that it matters, but you could be helping to pay the pastor’s salary, the light bill, the purchase of communion hosts, etc. Share your take on all of this on Wednesday with Jerry and Debbie.

Lots of dangers swirling in today’s world. Still, in the U.S., we generally take our safety for granted. But a lot of neighborhoods are wracked with crime. Many people feel that putting up fences, alarming their homes and hiring security services will keep them safe.  Years ago neighbors would keep their front doors unlocked.  Now people are installing front security doors and gates as an added level of protection.  Late night strolls in the neighborhood used to be a relaxing time.  Now people won’t leave their home after dark.  The question is, do you feel safe in this world today?  Call in and share at 1-800-585-9396.

As Christians, we are called to “love one another.” OK, so that doesn’t mean telling everyone you know, “I love you.” But because of so many factors, even family members have trouble saying that to one another. Some fathers can’t get the words out to their children. Even some spouses have difficulty telling one another that they love them. If we really love someone, why is it hard to say the words, not to mention show them through our actions? Jerry and Debbie will discuss this on Monday – with your takes – at Noon and Midnight ET on EWTN Radio.

As Catholic Christians we should be filled with a sense of joy and hope every day.  If we are believing and living our faith, then each day becomes a gift from God; one more opportunity to grow in holiness.  Yet, so many of us wake up in the morning with a sense of dread, saying to ourselves, oh no just another day.  One can imagine that God is saddened by this outlook on life.  What robbed us of that joy and hope?  How can we put that skip in our step again and jump out of bed praising God for another day.  Join us on Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie by calling in at: 1-800-585-9396.

Today, Jerry and Debbie welcome Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard to the show to discuss Purgatory. As Catholic Christians, we know from Scripture and history that if a soul dies in a state of grace, but not quite purged of the last vestiges of self-love (in other words, with its love not yet wholly centered on God), then a type of purification is required prior to entering Heaven. This is called Purgatory. But just what is Purgatory? A place? A period of time? Is it suffering? Is there joy? Can a soul that goes to Purgatory eventually go to Hell? Can we live this life so as to avoid Purgatory altogether? Should be a lively conversation – as always, with your great takes and questions.

Karlo Broussard

Let’s face it. Spouses are definitely “roommates.” But much more than that. Especially in a sacramental marriage, they are called to be fully united in thought, word and deed. That doesn’t mean that they can’t have their own “space.” In fact, having individual hobbies and activities can be quite healthy. But what happens when the flame of marital love begins to dim, to the point where a husband and wife are more or less “co-existing” under the same roof? How can the spark of love be reignited? Jerry and Debbie welcome Rose Sweet to the show on Wednesday to discuss this challenging scenario. Be sure to tune in at Noon ET!

Rose Sweet can be found at http://www.rosesweet.com.

Music is a huge part of our daily lives. Everywhere we go, everywhere we turn, there is music playing. Whether it’s on a radio station, in the grocery store, at the gym or elsewhere, we’re inundated with various types of music every day. It’s easy to tap your toes and sing along without really giving a lot of thought to what the song might be saying. Or, the message may be very clear, but you find that you just like to listen to it. Like so many forms of media and entertainment, music can be a vehicle for both lifting our spirits toward God or tearing them down. On Tuesday, join Jerry and Debbie and share your take on how you guard your mind and heart with regard to the music you listen to.

The 2016 Summer Olympic Games get underway on Friday, August 5. Do you believe the whole Olympic “brand” has changed over the years? A few things to consider: The debilitating debt that countries assume just for the “honor” of hosting the Olympics (and the fact that the billion-dollar facilities they build for the Olympics often are never used again); the all-too-frequent scandals involving the bribing of Olympic officials; the fact that it was once the global stage for young, unjaded amateur athletes, and is now mostly professionals; the mind-boggling prices that advertisers pay to be seen on network TV, in spite of falling viewership; performance-enhancing drug use, just to name a few. The Olympics most assuredly are not what they once were. Do you still watch? Do you still root hard for your home country? Do you think winning an Olympic medal means what it once did to the majority of athletes? Share your take on this provocative topic with Jerry and Debbie on Monday at Noon ET.

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