There are many different forms of music. All good forms require talent and synchronization among performers. But when listening to classical music, typically performed by orchestras or symphonies, it’s hard to imagine a collection of musical artists performing on the same page like they do, with such precision. And there’s a certain beauty in classical music that is absent in some other forms of music. Of course, the Church has been blessed by countless sacred compositions over the centuries. Let’s talk about this, and how we can all perhaps grow in our appreciation of classical music.

We had a great conversation on Monday about how to encourage and accommodate a child who exhibits the capacity to excel at academics, music, sports or any other human endeavor. Lots of great takes were shared by our listeners. We also realize that some kids need a little extra prodding or encouragement to fulfill their God-given potential. That’s what we’ll talk about on Tuesday’s show. If you’re the parent, family member, teacher, neighbor or friend of a child who struggles to reach his or her potential, let’s talk about ways that they can be encouraged, motivated and helped in any way to achieve the heights God wants for them.

Every age has seen children who excel at virtually everything they do, to the point of surpassing most of their peers in academics, music, sports and a variety of other pursuits. That sometimes presents a challenge to parents and others involved in the formation of those children to find ways to keep them stimulated and interested in their particular activities, and to best facilitate their exceptional abilities. If you have (or had) such a son or daughter, share your story with Jerry and Debbie on Monday’s show. As always, what you impart to our listeners could well be just what a parent somewhere needs to hear in order to help them with their own child prodigy.

It’s one thing to gather with people you know and share beliefs with on Sunday. Maybe you even attend a prayer meeting or Bible study during the week. But our faith is meant to be lived 24/7. That means we should seek out opportunities to grow in our relationship with God whenever they present themselves. Are you part of a mom’s group? A men’s fellowship? Do you go to parish missions, retreats, conferences, etc.? Where is it that you “feed your faith” outside of weekend worship? Join Jerry and Debbie and share your inspiring take on this topic on Friday.

Do the concerns of life keep you awake at night?  Ideally, when we lay our heads on our pillows it should be a time to close our eyes, fall into a deep sleep, and wake up refreshed in the morning. In reality, that doesn’t happen for many people. Some may fall right to sleep, only to stir themselves into a fury of worry when they wake up during the night. Others have a lot of trouble even falling asleep, so concerned are they about work, family, their kids, finances, etc. What is your experience of hitting the sack and getting a good night’s rest?

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At some point in life, we all will be accused of doing something we didn’t do. Whether it’s being blamed by a sibling for a wrongdoing when we’re kids, or something much more serious later in life, false accusations are sure to come our way. The questions is, how do we handle it? Do we fight back? Do we humbly surrender to God’s plan for our lives? This is a huge issue and one of great importance for discussion on our show. Even a great saint like Gerard Majella faced a horrible false accusation – and remained silent so as to not damage the reputation of his accuser. Jerry will be attending his sister’s funeral on Wednesday, so be sure to call and keep Debbie and her special guest company during this illuminating discussion!

RESOURCES:
Amazing Grace Overcoming Race

Hurting in the Church: A Way Forward for Wounded Catholics
by Fr. Thomas Berg

It’s usually understood that women spend a lot more time contemplating what they are going to give to someone, whether it’s a card or a gift, than men do. But how much time is too much when it’s spent looking at virtually every card in the greeting card section in the store? Does the perfect card or gift even exist? Do recipients of cards and gifts think for a second that maybe the giver cut corners and just grabbed the first option that presented itself? Let’s examine this issue on Tuesday – Valentine’s Day!

Time for you to share the BEST things in your life.  Call in early at 1-800-585-9396.  Tell the world what means the most to you and how God has abundantly blessed you.  Your story can truly help another soul on their journey to God.  Don’t sit this one out.  Be part of this show by listening, calling or texting (text the letters EWTN to 55000).

Technology has changed at light speed in recent years. Gone are the days when we store our memories on polaroid pictures, reel-to-reel tapes, in photo albums and scrapbooks, on VHS tapes, etc. Do you still have a treasure trove of memories in those formats? If so, what do you plan to do with them? Do you intend to get them transferred to more current and user-friendly formats? Are you like many people who take hundreds of photos (with your phone, for example) and never even look at them a second time? This will be a fun and informative discussion with Jerry and Debbie on Friday. Join us!

It’s never a comfortable thing to let an employee go. Sometimes you’re the owner of the business. Other times, you may be the supervisor who has been told to let someone go. Maybe you’ve been the one who was let go. Let’s talk about this on Thursday. Even something like dismissing an employee should be handled with class and with a recognition of the other person’s human dignity. What have you learned from such an experience?