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The Best of the Week

Life can get busy, and it"s easy to miss out on the captivating moments from your favorite Relevant Radio shows. But now, we"ve got you covered! "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" brings you the crème de la crème of Relevant Radio"s programming. We carefully curate and compile the most engaging and relevant content from the past week, just for you! Get ready to catch up on faith, culture, current events, and personal growth, all in one convenient and easily accessible podcast. It"s like

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11:22

A Catholic Perspective on Embryo Genetic Testing...

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2025/08/28

Inthis episode of Trending with Timmerie, guest host Brooke Taylor takes a Catholic look at the rise of embryo genetic testing and why it clashes with Church teaching on the dignity of life. The focus is on Orchid, a Silicon Valley startup offering parents the ability to screen embryos for genetic traits before conception. While the company markets this as “protecting children,” Brooke exposes how it reduces human life to a product; they are discarding embryos judged less

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Praying for Annunciation School in Minnesota (Family...

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2025/08/28

On Family Rosary Across America, Fr. Rocky and Maggie lead a special evening of prayer for all those impacted by the Minnesota Catholic school tragedy at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. Father reminds you of the importance of prayer and fasting to drive this darkness away. We can imitate the example of St. Monica who never gave praying for her son, St. Augustine, in his early years. Maggie shares her personal connection to the parish, remembering how her aunt attended Mass there when she was in

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4:15

Holding on to Hope in the Midst of Tragedy (Morning Air)

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2025/08/28

John Morales welcomes Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary, to respond to the tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. With many of his students from the Twin Cities, Monsignor Shea says the grief feels especially close to home. He calls the news “devastating and deeply disturbing,” but insists that it is precisely in such moments that the Catholic Faith shows its true witness. Msgr. Shea mentions Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s

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15:36

Pope Leo's Powerful Message on Forgiveness (Marriage...

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2025/08/27

On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer unpacks Pope Leo’s recent audience on forgiveness and shows how the Pope’s teaching speaks directly to husbands and wives. You can listen to the entire episode here. Pope Leo recalled one of the most striking moments in the Gospels: during the Last Supper, Jesus extended a morsel of food to Judas. The Pope called this act “love’s last attempt not to give up… to love until the end.” Pope Leo went further, teaching that

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2:15

Did This Invalidate Our Marriage? (Father Simon Says)

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2025/08/27

In this episode of Father Simon Says, Eric calls in with a question about Catholic marriage: if someone didn’t finish all the required Pre-Cana classes or missed some of the canonical steps before the wedding, would that invalidate the sacrament of Matrimony? He's worried about his own marriage because of this. Fr. Simon explains that the validity of a marriage doesn’t rest on completing every preparatory step, but on what actually happens at the altar. What truly matters is the

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3:23

Pope Leo's Call to Protect Life (Morning Air)

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2025/08/26

Image via Riccardo De Luca - Update / Shutterstock. On Morning Air, John Morales welcomes Catholic attorney and public speaker Mary Hallan FioRito to unpack Pope Leo XIV’s stirring message to “reject the voice of death and choose life.” Mary explains how his words carry forward the legacy of Pope St. John Paul II, who was a tireless champion for the dignity of every human person. She notes how our new Holy Father is leading with that same spirit -- joyfully and calmly -- showing

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9:42

St. Pius X: Pope of the Eucharist (Morning Air)

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2025/08/26

Image via Boza C / Shutterstock. On Morning Air, John Morales and Fr. James Kubicki take us into the life of Pope St. Pius X, the beloved “Pope of the Eucharist.” Born Giuseppe Sarto into a poor Italian family, young Pius would even walk barefoot to school just to save his shoes. That humility never left him, even when he became Pope. He famously said, “I was born poor, I lived poor, and I will die poor.” What set him apart was his deep devotion to the Eucharist. He lowered

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3:50

How Can We Regulate our Emotions During Challenging...

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2025/08/25

On this podcast clip ofThe Inner Life, Patrick Conley speaks with Fr. John Gordon of the Archdiocese of Newark about how to manage emotions when life’s daily frustrations hit hard. Fr. Gordon explains that emotions themselves aren’t sinful -- they’re part of being human. The problem comes when we let them lead us. Using the image of a three-car train, he describes faith as the engine, facts as the middle car, and feelings as the caboose. Our faith should drive us, grounded by

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8:33

Embracing Belief in the True Presence (The Drew...

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2025/08/25

On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew sits down with Msgr. Robert Dempsey to talk about one of the most important teachings of the Catholic faith: the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Msgr. Dempsey explains this has always been the belief of the Church since the words of Christ at the Last Supper, “This is my body, this is my blood.” He contrasts the Catholic belief intransubstantiation with Protestant ideas like consubstantiation, stressing that only the Catholic and Orthodox faiths

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12:05

Why Skipping Sunday Mass Is a Serious Sin... Even If...

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2025/08/24

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Michelle from Kentucky asks: “If someone skips Mass but still does works of mercy, are they still in mortal sin? That just seems harsh.” Patrick’s answer: deliberately missing Sunday Mass without a serious reason is a grave sin. Why Missing Mass Matters The Catechism and Scripture agree that when you skip Mass, you’re saying “no” to the family meal Christ Himself established -- the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Patrick explains it this

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13:28

A Humility That Rests in God's Perfect Desires: The...

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2025/08/23

Humility is not about putting yourself down or walking around saying you’re unworthy. In this powerful episode of The Inner Life, host Patrick Conley and spiritual director Msgr. Thomas Richter show that true Catholic humility is about living in awe of God’s generosity and recognizing that every single good thing -- including your desire for holiness -- comes from Him. You can listen to the entire hourhere. Humility in Prayer The Catechism says it plainly: “Humility is the

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6:04

Is a Mass Invalid if the Priest is in Mortal Sin? :...

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2025/08/22

Patrick takes a call from John, a Protestant pastor in Texas, who asks whether the Mass is invalid if a Catholic priest celebrates it while in a state of mortal sin. Patrick explains that the Mass wouldstill be valid, because validity depends on three essential elements: form (the words of consecration), matter (unleavened bread and wine), and intention (the priest’s intention to confect the Eucharist). Patrick clarifies that while the Mass would remain valid, it could be illicit (unlawful) if

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9:05

"How Do I Keep Prayer from Becoming a Checklist?"...

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2025/08/22

Patrick Madrid takes a call from Matt in Huntington Beach, who asks a very relatable question:How do I keep prayer intentional when I have so many intentions that it feels like a checklist? Patrick admits right away that he’s not speaking as a prayer “expert,” but as a fellow traveler who wrestles with the same distractions. He encourages you to pray at times and in places where the noise of life is quieter -- whether that’s at home in the early morning or during a visit to

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3:13

The Holy Father Invites Us to Pray and Fast for Peace...

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2025/08/21

Image viaRiccardo De Luca - Update / Shutterstock. Here’s a beautiful invitation from The Patrick Madrid Show that every Catholic should hear: Pope Leo XIV is asking us to fast and pray for peace this August 22nd, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. 🌍🙏 At his general audience, the Holy Father turned his heart, and ours, toward themany conflict zones around the world... especially in Ukraine and the Holy Land. His message is clear: Mary, our Queen of Peace, is with us in the fight for true

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1:39

Everything's Bigger in Texas, Including the Prayer...

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2025/08/21

Y’all, if you missed this episode of Family Rosary Across America with Fr. Rocky and Maggie, buckle up. It's like a holy family reunion, Texas style. 🌵🔥 🎙️ Melanie from Houston calls in first. 🙏Prayer Request: For her niece Kirsten, who's currently in labor with baby Violet. 🎉 Praise Report: Her dad Joseph had been on the prayer list for months and now... prayers answered! 🙌 Seriously, thanks be to God! 📞 Then we hear from Yolanda in Dallas. Fr. Rocky makes sure to ask the question:

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3:20

Are Money and Possessions Owning Us? (Father Simon Says)

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2025/08/21

😂 Wait, Did Jesus Just Make a Camel Joke? Fr. Simon starts with this hilarious-but-important line from the Gospel: "It's easier to get a camel through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven." He thinks this is actually supposed to be funny! Not just "haha" funny, but deeply funny. There’s this idea floating around (starting from St. Cyril of Alexandria) that maybe Jesus wasn’t talking about an animal camel 🐪 but a giant ship’s rope 🪢 (Greek wordplay

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Can the Gut Affect Your Pelvic Health? (Trending with...

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2025/08/20

If you’ve ever had a weird gut feeling about your actual gut… you might be onto something. Timmerie brings onDr. Tabatha Barber, a triple board-certified OB-GYN and functional medicine expert, who says:👉 Your gut could be messing with your pelvic health. This content is meant solely for informational purposes only; we encourage you to consult with your physician for expert advice. Endometriosis, fibroids, infertility, painful periods: All that might bestarting in your gut. 😳 Dr

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5:38

"I Knew My Wife for 83 Years, and I Miss Her...

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2025/08/20

If you're not crying by the end of this one... check your pulse, friend. OnMarriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer talks to an unforgettable caller namedVito from Bloomfield, NJ. He shares the kind of love story that rivals any other movie or book out there. Here’s the heart-melting, tear-jerking, faith-filled recap you didn’t know you needed: 🧒👧 It Started at Age 6… -Vito and his future wife literally grew up together; he lived on the second floor, and she was on the first. -From

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8:36

How Jesus Multiplies Our Loaves and Fishes (Morning Air)

The Best of the Week ·

2025/08/19

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What's the Importance of a Funeral Mass? (The Inner...

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2025/08/19

Image via Krysja / Shutterstock. Let’s talk about funerals... In this beautiful, reverent, and eye-opening episode of The Inner Life, Patrick Conley sits down withFr. Joseph Johnson, the rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Minnesota, to tackle something most of us would rather avoid: death... and more importantly, how we honor our dead as Catholics. You can listen to the entire episode here. 🕯️ What a Funeral Mass Truly is Fr. Johnson says: "The funeral Mass is not a time for fishing

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