Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie

On Friday, Jerry and Debbie want to hear your takes on how you “unplug” from the fast-paced world we live in. Sure, it can be things like taking a few minutes of quiet time in the morning, at lunch or in the evening. Or immersing yourself in a good book. Or going to the gym. Those will all be fine. But we invite you to share how you may at times choose to go even deeper in getting away from it all. Do you love the great outdoors? Do you like to escape on a hunting, camping or fishing trip? Perhaps you make regular retreats or pilgrimages. Whatever it is that helps you recharge your physical and spiritual batteries, we want to hear about it and be inspired!

Jerry & Debbie  preview the Stand Tall Retreat with Brother Marion of St Bernard Abbey in Cullman Alabama, retreat attendees, and discuss pilgrimages to EWTN with EWTN Radio’s General Manager Jack Williams.

Every human being is in search of his or her identity. We are each created by an all-powerful, all-loving God for a particular purpose in His overall plan. Some people understand this on a conscious level. For others, it’s perhaps subconscious, but no less real. Maybe the most asked question of all time – again, either intentionally or not – is “Who am I?” How would you answer that question in a few short words? A beloved son or daughter of God? The husband or wife of…? A member of the (insert name here) family? A forgiven sinner? Someone with a particular vision or mission to accomplish in life? Share with us your personal statement that sums up your identity at this point in your life. Call us 1-800-585-9396.

The ultimate sign of love, as Jesus said in the Bible, is for one “to lay down his life for a friend.” Some people are literally given that opportunity in life. Others wish they could take the place of a sick or dying person. Have you ever known someone with whom you would trade places? Maybe it was a dying spouse, sibling or friend. Maybe it was a stranger you knew had “more to live for” than you felt you did. Of course, we usually can’t take someone’s place in such a situation. But the desire to do so is very noble. Let’s talk about this impactful topic on Wednesday.

Jerry and Debbie are back on Tuesday with their first live show of 2018. And we want to kick off the new year by inviting the world to pray for your special intentions. We’ve offered this show many times in the past, and you always come strong with your prayer intentions. It may be someone’s health, an employment situation, a relationship that needs mending, you name it. It’s your show, so be sure to call and allow us to share with the world whatever it is that you are praying for!

On Friday, Jerry and Debbie welcome your takes, comments, questions and insights on anything that’s on your mind or in your heart. About once a month we present what we call our “Unscripted” show. We don’t come with a specific topic. Rather, we let you set the table by calling and bringing up anything you’d like. This time, we want your takes on the holidays, how yours are going, if you got everything you wanted for Christmas, if you didn’t want or need anything in particular, etc. You can submit a conversation about cultural issues, current events, news items or anything going on in your life. We look forward to hearing from you!

Spiritual Communion Prayer 

RESOURCES:

Stephen Ray- Crossing the Tiber​
Jennifer Fulwiler- Something Other than God

For anyone who struggles with alcoholism, each day can be a seemingly insurmountable challenge. This can be heightened around the holidays, when so many gatherings include abundant access to beer, wine and hard liquor. Join Jerry and Debbie on Thursday for what promises to be a deep and inspiring conversation with those who have experienced victory in their attempt to remain sober. We’ll talk about how those with an addiction to alcohol are as deserving as anyone else of great respect and dignity. So often, we turn to things like alcohol as a way of escaping the pain and difficulties of life. And there are moments – perhaps constantly for some – when it seems like there is no escape. If you or someone you love has achieved sobriety – even if that journey has included a fall here or there – please call and share your story on Thursday. As always, what you share could turn a life completely around. Wouldn’t that be worth a few minutes of your time? We certainly hope so!

Jerry and Debbie are back live on Wednesday following a brief break for Christmas programming and a pre-recorded show on Tuesday. And the topic will be…have you ever re-gifted something that you received at Christmas? Is it cool to do that? What if you get something for Christmas and you already have four of them? Is it considered “cheap” to give to someone else a gift that someone bought for you? Or is it sometimes frugal and good stewardship to re-gift something rather than have it collect dust on a shelf for the next several years? Let’s have a frank and lively conversation about this!

On Friday, Jerry and Debbie invite you to express your love and Christmas wishes to anyone you’d like. Spouse. Son or daughter. Friend. Relative. Co-worker. It can someone you’ll be spending time with at Christmas this year, or someone you will be loving and missing greatly from a distance. Consider this your “on-air Christmas card” for the entire world to share in!

There are myriad sources for news these days. Radio. TV. Internet. Social media. Fake news. Authentic news. Cable networks. Blogs. Most people, over time, sift through the various options and make decisions about where they are going to go to get their news. So the question we are asking is, how do you stay informed?  Everyone, to some degree, wants to stay up on current affairs.  So which news sources do you trust for your information? Call in and share at 1-800-585-9396.