Your loved one passes away.  You are hurting, in shock and grieving.  Then comes the reading of the Will.  What follows next in some families could make for a great screenplay.  It seems that money can bring out the worst in people.  We want to tackle this subject in a real and honest way.  Has this situation happened to you?  Did the Will cause a family breakup?  If you can relate to this scenario, then please call in and share your take at 1-800-585-9396.  You may have a story of family healing and restoration that could help someone else going through this painful experience.

Simple math tells us that there are realities outside of ourselves (for example, 2 + 2 = 4) that impose themselves upon us. It’s not for us to determine whether they’re right or wrong. Rather, if we’re honest, we must conform our thinking and behavior to those realities. Yet, all around us – perhaps in our families or circle of friends – are those who see things differently, who say things like, “Well, that may be true for you. But it’s not true for me.” On Thursday, Jerry and Debbie will ask listeners how they engage in dialogue with those who embrace a relativist position. The show airs at Noon ET, with a reply at Midnight ET.

We’ve all heard the saying: “But for the grace of God go I.” There’s a ton of wisdom in that. And it’s a great reminder that we are not the originators of the gift of faith we have received. God is. We all know people who do not believe in God, in Jesus, in the Church. They do not have the gift of faith. Why is that? Why did I receive this incredible gift, but not my brother, my sister, my son or daughter, my neighbor or co-worker. Sometimes we can become critical of those without the gift of faith. Until we meditate on the fact that it’s just that – a gift. We did nothing to receive it. Therefore, we should not look down in any way on those who do not have faith. Rather, we need to pray for them to be open to the gift God wants all people to receive. Share your take Wednesday on how grateful you are to have faith. Jerry and Debbie will be joined on the show by Don Johnson, a recent convert to Catholicism.

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It happens every day. All the time. People get away with things, even extremely improper things. Politicians who should go to jail. Heads of corporations who lie about their business dealings. The list would be very long. For those with a heightened sense of justice, it’s often difficult to not lash out in anger over what is going unpunished. Of course, God will sort everything out in the end. But that doesn’t always make it easy to sit back while people get away with all sorts of heinous injustices. What should be our approach as followers of Jesus. How can we wish for justice while hoping and praying for mercy? Share your take on Tuesday with Jerry and Debbie!

On Monday, Jerry and Debbie will be joined by Fr. John Bartunek, author of a new book titled Spring Meditations. We’ll talk about how we can so easily discover the hand of God in the created world around us, but how we so often fail to make the time necessary to do so. In his new book, Fr. Bartunek discusses how the season of spring provides us with a multitude of opportunities to find God in nature. Remember, your takes drive the show at Noon ET on EWTN Radio!

The guys were fabulous on Thursday at calling in and sharing their definition of strength.  They showed up strong!  Gals, it’s your turn to flood the phone lines with the definition of real Christian beauty.  The world tells us one thing, airbrushing and all.  Now it is time for us to tell the world, the truth!  Beauty is many things and we must share that with our youth so that they are not misled by today’s culture.  Ladies, call in at: 1-800-585-9396.

Today, Jerry and Debbie will field takes only from men on what their understanding of “strength” is. Does it mean something primarily physical, emotional, spiritual or something else? What about when St. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12 that it’s only when he’s “weak” that he is “strong?” Interesting conversation straight ahead. And, ladies, Friday is your day to call and share your take on the true meaning of beauty.

Calling all men!  We want to hear from you!  Give us your definition of strength.  Put on your Catholic Christian lense and focus in on the real idea of strength.  1-800-585-9396.  Don’t let us down guys…step up and share your wisdom on this important subject.  What you have to say, just may help a young man to grow up as a strong Christian.

The marriage may be over, but life still needs to go on.  So what is next?  Wednesday, on Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie we will discuss this topic in depth with the help of our special guest, Rose Sweet.  Please call in and join the conversation at 1-800-585-9396.

Here is a little bit about Rose so you can get to know her better.

You’ve heard her on Catholic radio and seen her on EWTN. Rose Sweet, Catholic author and conference speaker, is a sparkling personality who brings heart and humor to all her presentations. Her passion is helping people live their faith in the daily details by “Putting RELIGION into RELATIONSHIPS”. She’s authored ten books on relationship issues that include being single, dating & courtship, marriage and parenting, divorce, annulments, and how to get along with almost anyone. Her work is deeply rooted in St. John Paul’s “Theology of the Body” and she has been a speaker at the annual TOB Congress and in 2015 at the World Meeting of Families. For more information go to http://www.rosesweet.com.

There’s a little bit (or a lot) of the Prodigal Son in each of us. That’s a given. But from our life’s experiences are we able to say there’s a little bit (or a lot) of his brother in us? In other words, how do we feel when it seems God is extremely generous to someone who has offended Him and doesn’t seem deserving of that generosity? Do we react like the Prodigal Son’s brother and complain that we have been faithful while one of our family members, friends, loved ones or perfect strangers have taken their inheritance and squandered it, only to come back with their tail between their legs? Or do we act more like one of the father’s hired servants and rejoice that the one who was lost is now home again? Share your take on this Tuesday at Noon ET!

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12 things you need to know about the Prodigal Son by Jimmy Akin