Happy Labor Day!  Tune in on Monday to Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie, and listen to this special Labor Day show;  Laborers in the Vineyard of Catholic Radio. Jerry and I will be talking to some of our EWTN affiliates around the country to hear why they work so hard to promote their local Catholic radio station.  We will talk about the blessings of Catholic Radio and how we can all jump in and lend our support…

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis sure is popular with the news media!  His statements seem to give rise to many dinner conversations. People are misquoting him, interpreting what he says, even making bold inaccurate comments about Church teaching based solely out of context.  These unfortunate results leave so many scratching their heads, asking themselves,

“What exactly did Pope Francis mean when he said…?”

To clear up any misunderstandings and to explain to us the real intent behind the Holy Father’s statements, we have a special expert guest with us for Friday’s show…

Dr. Matthew Bunson (author, professor, speaker)

Dr. Bunson is the go-to person for questions about Pope Francis, in fact

he is one of the United States’ leading authorities on the papacy and the Church.

Call in and ask your question at 1-800-585-9396

See you soon!

Priestly Vocations 

Have you considered the priesthood, or are you active encouraging and fostering vocations?  Join us today on “Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie” as they discuss the importance of Priestly Vocations with special guest Msgr. David Toups!

You won’t want to miss this show!

What is an Annulment?  How do I get one?  Do I need one?  How much does it cost?  Does it mean my marriage never existed?  What about the children of an annulled marriage?  How long does the process take? If I am not going to remarry what is the purpose of an annulment?  So many questions around this very misunderstood process.  Join us Tuesday, Sept 1st as we unpack the topic of Catholic Annulments.  Share your experience, your thoughts, even your fears about this subject, by calling in at 1-800-585-9396.  Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie depends on you, so tune in and be a part of the discussion.

As we always say, Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie is all about taking a fresh, unique look at issues that touch each of our lives. Monday, we’ll examine how we read newspapers. What’s that, you say? Well, you’ll have to tune in for the full story (pun intended). Suffice it to say that your local or national paper is laid out in such a way as to draw your attention to specific sections and places first. There’s a whole psychology to newspaper layout. Not to mention the reporting of most major newspapers (can you say “bias?”). It’s all designed to send you a distinct message that goes way beyond the headlines and the details of the stories. In other words, to manipulate you. Be with us on Monday for what should be a very informative show!

On Friday, Debbie and Jerry will welcome Sonja Corbitt to the show. She is an on-fire convert to the Catholic faith, with a speciality in Scripture (though she can speak on many other topics). We will explore “Bible Basics,” essentially helping you get a grasp on where the Bible came from, how the Catholic Church compiled the sacred books, how to get started reading, studying and praying the Bible, and much more. As always, your takes will drive the show. So, call with any question you have about understanding and falling in love with Sacred Scripture! By the way, Sonja and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers have an amazing new 13-part Bible study coming out soon. Be watching for it! You can learn more about Sonja at http://thirdmillenniummedia.com/project/sonja-corbitt/

Hmmm…strange question, huh? You could be anywhere on a particular Sunday. But, here’s the deal for Thursday’s show. If you attend Mass on Sunday (or Saturday evening), do you realize that you are at one and the same time at the foot of Calvary and partaking of the wedding feast of the Lamb in Heaven? Mass is THAT important. We have to know where we are and what we’re doing when we assist at Mass. (By the way, “assisting” at Mass doesn’t necessarily mean being involved in some sort of ministry, such as lector or Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Communion. It means actively participating in the prayer and worship of God being offered by the Church). We can’t just punch the clock and get it over with. So, call with your takes about how you stay focused at Mass, how you prepare for Mass, how you keep from having your mind wander to all sorts of things but what is going on right in front of you. Can’t wait to talk with you on Thursday!

On Wednesday, we’ll look forward to your takes on how Catholics – indeed, all people – should approach the subject of alcohol consumption. Some, for very good reasons, stay completely away from it. Others drink to excess, which can cause all sorts of problems. The Church teaches that we can enjoy all of God’s creations (as long as they are not morally objectionable) in moderation. St. Paul even counseled Timothy to drink some wine as partial cure for some of his illnesses. And if you look at the history of beer, it’s been Catholic monks who have led the way for centuries in the art of brewing. Get this: there’s even an International “Buy a Priest a Beer” day. Seriously – http://www.catholicgentleman.net/2014/09/good-heavens-international-buy-priest-beer-day/. So, what’s your take on drinking alcohol? Let us and the world know on Wednesday!