Morning Air

08/07/25 6am CT Hour - Marge Fenelon/Fr. Brice Higginbotham   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's words for KOC and his popularity in a recent Gallup poll, Trump's meeting with Putin and play "What's That Sound."   Marge shares what the world’s most powerful woman teaches us about trust.   Fr. Brice explains why we use candles and incense at Church. There is actually good reasons for it.  

08/07/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/Dr. Jim Schroeder   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's words for KOC and his popularity in a recent Gallup poll, Trump's meeting with Putin and play "What's That Sound."   Bishop Scharfenberger reflects on how the Incarnation gives us permission to be human. Yes it's okay to be human.   Dr. Schroeder shares the good news that annoyances can help us grow in holiness.    

08/06/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/Father Chris DiTomo   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's comments on the 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima, Texas redistricting drama, President Trump's promise to make sure only women are in female Olympic games and root beer floats.   Ashley reports on the Weekly General Audience where the Pope says that being prepared is an act of love and looks back on the Jubilee of Youth.   Father Chris reflects on what the Transfiguration means for us today and how we can make this feast alive in our life today.

08/06/25 7am CT Hour - Jonathan Teixeira/Dave Durand   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's comments on the 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima, Texas redistricting drama, President Trump's promise to make sure only women are in female Olympic games and root beer floats.   Jonathan discusses ditching the fancy coffee and prioritizing getting out of debt so that we can thrive monetarily in the long run.   Dave speaks to why people are passive aggressive and how to avoid the allure and danger connected to it involving work productivity.

08/05/25 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/Anna Nuzzo   John and Sarah chat about getting ready for school, Democrats fleeing Texas and share the full answer Pope Leo gave to American youth festival.   Mark gives a Catholic take on tech and about Meta, Microsoft and Amazon investing millions in AI infrastructure.   Anna discusses the 2025 Catholic Music Awards: the first ever “Catholic Grammys”.

08/05/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/Harry Kraemer    John and Sarah chat about Democrats fleeing Texas, and we share the full answer Pope Leo gave to Americans at the Jubilee of Youth festival.   Martha discusses St. Maximilian Kolbe, the “martyr of love”: How can we love like him?   Harry talks about why 'I'm sorry' are two of the strongest words for leaders

08/04/25 6am CT Hour - David Carollo/Michael New   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo and the Jubilee of Youth, Sarah's vacation and Brian Burch to serve as ambassador to Holy See. Plus Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and Mystery Music Monday.   David talks about how August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.   Michael discusses the news about over 30 Planned Parenthood clinics closing in 2025.

08/04/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/Julia Hogan-Warner   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo and the Jubilee of Youth, Sarah's vacation and Brian Burch to serve as ambassador to Holy See. Plus Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.   Fr. Burke discusses the priesthood and the power of confession: learning from St. John Vianney. https://www.themerrybeggars.com/saints/john-vianney   Julia speaks to whether "doing what we love" is enough and the catholic perspective to work and purpose.

8/01/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/Bishop Mueggenborg   John and Glen chat about new tariffs being increased to 70 countries, torrential rains in NYC, Trump reestablishes the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and the Presidential Fitness Test, the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and National Water Balloon Day.   Fr. Bob Pagliari reflects on Ordinary or Extraordinary Time: Finding the sacred in the everyday.   Bishop Mueggenborg gives us a look ahead to Sunday's Gospel.

08/01/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan FioRito/Grant Bailey   John and Glen chat about new tariffs being increased to 70 countries, torrential rains in NYC, Trump reestablishes the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and the Presidential Fitness Test, the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and National Water Balloon Day.   Mary Hallan FioRito talks about the world’s tiniest survivor and the fight over abortion funding.   3 Questions   Grant Bailey discusses why divorce rates are at a 50-year low — and what that means for families.

7/31/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. James Kubicki/Msgr. James Shea   John and Glen chat about the Delta Air Lines flight diverted to Minneapolis last night after experiencing significant turbulence, Trump announced GDP growth and talked about the Federal Reserve holding rates, the Philly Pilgrims of Hope presented Pope Leo a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl cap and Pope Leo got a pizza delivery from Aurelio’s pizzeria, all the way from Chicago.   Fr. James Kubicki talks about the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founded an order and spiritual exercises that are used centuries later.   Msgr. James Shea discusses a Vocations boom in Bismarck, ND Fueled by the Domestic Church and Catholic schools.

7/31/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/Dr. Jim Schroeder   John and Glen chat about the Delta Air Lines flight diverted to Minneapolis last night after experiencing significant turbulence, Trump announced GDP growth and talked about the Federal Reserve holding rates, the Philly Pilgrims of Hope presented Pope Leo a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl cap and Pope Leo got a pizza delivery from Aurelio’s pizzeria, all the way from Chicago.   Laura DeMaria shares 2 ways to improve your focus for prayer time   Dr. Jim Schroeder and Turning Everyday frustrations into grace. We will invite him again to the show to continue the conversation. 

7/30/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/Howard Dvorkin   John and Glen chat about the mass shooting in NYC, President Trump looking to get food to the Gaza Strip, and the passing of Chicago Cubs' Baseball Hall of Famer, and second baseman Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg.   Ashley Noronha shares about Pope Leo’s audience, reporting from the Jubilee of Youth, Jubilee of Catholic Influencers and Celebrating St. Ignatius of Loyola.   Howard Dvorkin discusses news about a judge blocking a rule to remove medical debt from credit reports and what it means for you.

7/30/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/Dave Durand   John and Glen chat about how a very strong earthquake in Russia triggered tsunami waves hitting the Hawaiian Islands, an update on NYC shooting and the gunman, Trump giving Russia a 10-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, and Kobe Bryant’s first career shoes sold for $240K.   Fr. Marcel Taillon talks about The Jubilee of youth and rekindling the fire of faith in a new generation.   Dave Durand joins to discuss the reasons why relationships fail or succeed.

7/29/25 6am CT Hour - Suzanne Bilodeau/Fr. Jeremy Ploof   John and Glen chat about the mass shooting in NYC, President Trump looking to get food to the Gaza Strip, and the passing of Chicago Cubs' Baseball Hall of Famer, and second baseman Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg.   Suzanne Bilodeau shares how to prepare for the upcoming school year: balancing homeschooling and your personal well-being.   Fr. Jeremy Ploof talks about Holy Chaos: how parents can find God in the mess of family life.

7/29/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/William Albrecht   John and Glen chat about the mass shooting in NYC, President Trump looking to get food to the Gaza Strip, and the passing of Chicago Cubs' Baseball Hall of Famer, and second baseman Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg.   Martha Fernandez-Sardina continues the discussion on what she loves about Martha and Mary (Part 2).   William Albrecht talks about what the Bible and early Christians really said about Purgatory.

7/28/25 6am CT Hour - Ed Clancy/Elizabeth Kirk   John and Glen chat about the major trade deal with the EU, latest on Gaza, scorching temperatures in the Southeast this week, new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.   Ed Clancy shares more about the latest on the Situation in Gaza.   Elizabeth Kirk talks about why Americans admire adoption, but rarely choose it.

7/28/25 7am CT Hour - Sister Mary Teresa Bettag/Johnny Vrba   John and Glen chat about the major trade deal with the EU, latest on Gaza, scorching temperatures in the Southeast this week, new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.   Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on the role of creation in our relationship with God.   Johnny Vrba shares about how a mosaic of Blessed Carlo Acutis is inspiring the next generation at the Jubilee Youth.  

7/25/25 6am CT Hour - Angela Erickson/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg   Glen and Sarah chat about Sarah's birthday, packing for a trip, the beach, passing of Hulk Hogan and arrest of Chuck E Cheese.   Angela speaks to how a part of feminism has devalued motherhood and what we as women can do to retrain our minds that being a mother is worthy, important and God's vocation for us so that we don't focus only on what we can materially contribute to the home.   Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the Our Father and what the words to this prayer have in store for us.

7/25/25 7am CT Hour - Dr. Gavin Puthoff/ Tommy Burke   Glen and Sarah share stories about packing for a trip, the beach and arrest of Chuck E Cheese.   Dr. Puthoff explains why NaPro technology can help heal infertility for many women and make them healthier all around. https://veritasfertility.com/   3 Questions with Nanette   Tommy talks about his trip on the Camino de Santiago and why he encourages youth to take this hidden treasure adventure in our Catholic faith. https://www.thecaminoproject.org/