God is the author of all life. Every life is sacred. But we live in a world that degrades human life more and more as time passes. It’s often referred to as the “Culture of Death.” Of course, there are countless efforts to protect human life – on the spiritual, intellectual, moral and legal levels. Does it seem to you that we have made progress in recent years? Or do you feel that those who support life at all stages are spinning our wheels? Share your take on Thursday at Noon ET, with a re-airing at Midnight ET!

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On Wednesday, Jerry and Debbie will invite your takes on the critical issue of spouses communicating effectively with one another. Do you feel that you can share with your husband or wife deeply and from the heart everything that’s going on in your life? How you feel about him or her? When you’re upset or frustrated? That you love him or her more than anyone or anything in the world? Let us hear from you at Noon ET, with an encore broadcast at Midnight ET!

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As we go through our day-to-day routine, there are often many opportunities to go out of our way to save a few cents. Perhaps even a few dollars. In the name of frugality and stewardship, there’s certainly merit to doing that. At other times, we may just shrug our shoulders and deal with a higher priced product or service. How far would you go to save, say, 10 cents on a gallon of gas? Or a couple dollars off a meal? What about $100 off something like a household appliance? You may be asking what this has to do with the spiritual life. Well, we think we have a few ideas, and we’ll share them – along with your takes – on Tuesday’s show!

We all have them. And they can often get worse as we age. Until we enjoy our glorified bodies in Heaven, we will remain susceptible to pain and illness. Thankfully, modern medicine has made it possible to control or eliminate many of our physical afflictions. Some, however, nag us over long periods of time. This can lead to frustration, discouragement, a diminished “quality of life” and so on. But it can also be an occasion of great redemptive sacrifice, if we allow God’s grace to enter into the situation. Share your takes today on how you or someone you know has gracefully managed to live with chronic pain or illness, and perhaps even become a source of inspiration to those around him or her!

So many times we are aware of the fact that a small number of dedicated parish volunteers /employees seem to maintain and sustain the majority of ministries at the parish.  From Religious Education, to Art and Environment, Perpetual Adoration…the list of ministries goes on and on.  Share with us how you give of your time, talent and treasure to support your parish and keep it thriving!  Share your experience with us…at 1-800-585-9396

Scripture tells us that God will never allow us to be tested beyond our ability to handle whatever it is that we go through in life. In the darkest trials you’ve ever faced, have you wanted to – or actually – given Jesus a piece of your mind? Many people would find the mere thought of doing that very inappropriate. Yet, what does God want more than anything? A personal relationship with each and every one of us. In our personal relationships with family and friends, moments arise when we just have to express the fact that we don’t like a certain situation or set of circumstances. Are we free to do the same with God? Share your take on this topic Thursday at Noon ET, with a replay at Midnight ET.

Our parents do so much for us to get us to adulthood.  Sometimes as our parents age the roles become reversed and we find ourselves “parenting” and caring for them in ways we never could have imagined.  If this is your situation, and you would like to share your experience, call in today at 1-800-585-9396.

Today, Jerry and Debbie welcome Luke Maxwell to the program. Three years ago in December, Luke hopped in the family van, accelerated to 60 mph and drove head on into another vehicle. He wanted to be dead. Miraculously, both drivers came away with very minor injuries. Just as amazingly, they met and became friends, teaming up to spread the message that there is hope for teens who are experiencing depression and who want to end their lives. Don’t miss today’s show at Noon ET, with a replay at Midnight ET, on EWTN Radio!

For more information on today’s guest (Luke Maxwell) go to his website

http://www.ucantberased.com/

Join us today as we discuss the use of tough love.  Share with us when you had to show tough love or you had received tough love.  Is tough love, real love in certain situations?  As Catholic Christians, are we called to show tough love for the betterment of the soul of another?  Can tough love save a life?  Or has tough love been used unnecessarily and caused more harm than good?  Let’s talk about it.

Share your take on this important subject.  Phone lines fill up quickly, so call early. 1-800-585-9396

In Mark 6:31, Jesus tells his apostles to come with Him to a quiet place and rest a while. Jesus Himself often took time away from his active ministry to spend time praying and getting refreshed. These should serve as examples for all of us. It’s important to shut it down once in a while and recharge our spiritual batteries. But in today’s hustle-and-bustle world it’s easy to justify not making a retreat, attending a parish mission or going on a pilgrimage. Will the world stop turning if we hit the pause button? Share your take on this topic on Friday at Noon ET!