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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In teaching His disciples to pray, Jesus gave us the Our Father. It includes a request that God faithfully provide us with our “daily bread.” This can have multiple meanings, but taken at face value it’s a petition to our heavenly Father for the food we need to be sustained in life. On Friday, Jerry and Debbie will welcome Dale Artho and Wayne Cleveland to the show. They have long been involved in agriculture, and recognize the intimacy and importance of food in our lives. It’s very connected to our faith, and is a forceful reminder of the heavenly food that sustains our soul in the Eucharist. Tune in and hear these stewards of the land describe their “vocation” to help grow our daily bread.

We have “In God We Trust” on our dollar bills and on our coins. We have “In God We Trust” license plates. “In God We Trust” has always been woven into our government, civilization and prayers. But how much do we really trust God?  At times is it little more than lip service? We trust so many people and things in our lives, but do we truly honor with our trust the one who brought us into existence and promised to provide for our ever need? Tune in Thursday as we talk about this – with your valuable takes!

Today, Jerry and Debbie welcome Devin Rose to the show. He is a well known author whose latest book, Navigating the Tiber,” gives great insights and advice for helping your non-Catholic or fallen-away Catholic family members and friends find their way to the Church. Surely, you know someone who fits that description. Be sure to call with your takes at 800-585-9396.

Order Devin’s book here – http://shop.catholic.com/navigating-the-tiber-2.html

And check out his novena here – http://heroicvirtuecreations.com/2016/07/06/join-pope-st-john-paul-ii-novena-world-youth-day/

On Tuesday, Jerry and Debbie welcome Mike Stark to the program. Together with EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo and their creative team, he helped to develop and launch the Truth and Life Dramatized Audio Bible. It’s grown into an app that features all sorts of helpful faith tools. This is an example of how technology can be put at the service of the gospel. And, thanks to apps like this, we have no more excuses for not “finding time” to do things like study Scripture. Call with your take at Noon ET, with a reply at Midnight ET – 800-585-9396.

Get the Truth and Life app here! http://www.downloadjesus.com

While it’s easier than ever today to keep track of high school friends, former girlfriends or boyfriends, distant relatives, etc., time and distance still can move people to a place where they don’t communicate as often, don’t get to see each other much or just plain lose track of one another. Who would you like to track down if you had the chance? Share your take with Jerry and Debbie on Monday at Noon ET (with a reply at Midnight ET).