Morning Air

10/3/24 7am CT Hour - Rob Kaczmark/ Fr. James Kubicki

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about the latest news and play What's That Sound.

• Rob talks about his new film that highlights the life of Servant of God Fr. Flannigan and his work at Boystown.

• Fr. Kubicki shares about the rosary, some ways to get more out of it and why we celebrate it in the month of October.

10/2/24 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Logan Church

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about the VP Debate, attacks on Israel, and purchase price for Halloween these days.

• Ashley reports on Papal mass, start of the Synod, Italian thieves return stolen item and feast of guardian angels.

• Logan breakdown the issues and performance of the Vice Presidential candidates during their debate.

10/2/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. James Wallace/ Dave Durand

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about the VP Debate, attacks on Israel, and purchase price for Halloween these days.

• Fr. Wallace talks guardian angels, when we receive one and what happens to them after we pass.

• Dave explains why we should strive to get better at our work and other areas of our life just like Jesus had to.

10/1/24 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/ Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about the latest news and the passing of baseball great, Pete Rose.

• Mark breaks down the latest in tech including the iPhone 16 release.

• Fr. Michael Joseph unpacks the life and legacy of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and how she impacted his life.

10/1/24 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about the latest news and the passing of baseball great, Pete Rose.

• Martha talks about St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Francis and how we can love like they did.

• Dr. Grazie explains what Florida's Amendment 4 is and why it is important to vote no. 

Are you bracing yourself for the teen years? Buckle up, because John Morales and Sarah Tafoya sat down with Danielle Bean on Morning Air to talk about the ups and downs of raising teens. Danielle, mom of eight kids (yes, eight!), dropped some serious wisdom on surviving these years without losing your mind—or your faith.

Here’s the scoop:

Teens = Big Attitudes

Danielle doesn’t sugarcoat it; teens definitely develop an attitude (or two!). But instead of seeing it as terrifying, she reframes it: it’s a sign of growth! Teens are figuring out who they are, which is awkward for everyone. As parents, it's our job to support them as they grow.

How to Break Through the Silence

We all know the "How was school?" conversation that ends with a one-word answer: "Fine."  Danielle recommends getting creative with your questions.

Try:

"What was the best part of your day?"

"Who’s your closest friend and why?"

When all else fails, do something active with them: playing sports, cooking, or even a project can get the conversation flowing when sitting face-to-face feels too intense.

Pray, Pray, and Pray Some More

Feeling like you’re losing control? That's where prayer comes in. Danielle urges parents to be “prayer warriors” for their teens. You can't control everything they face, but you can entrust them to God and their guardian angels. Seriously, praying for your teen’s angel is a game-changer, especially when you can't be there in person.

Balance Freedom and Rules

Yes, teens need space. Yes, they need boundaries. It's a dance, like when John shared how he and his son hit the batting cages together, mixing fun with father-son bonding. Or when it comes to screens and phones, Danielle says delay it as long as possible. Teens might push back, but that's okay! "If your teen is happy with all your rules, you might be doing something wrong," she jokes (but also… she’s kinda serious!).

Final words of wisdom: Don’t freak out! God handpicked you to be the parent of your teen. Lean into His grace, keep praying, and remember: you’re shaping them into the person God wants them to be. You’ve got this!

9/30/24 6am CT Hour - William Albrecht/ Fr. Jerome Koutnik

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about Hurricane relief, upcoming Vice Presidential Debate, MLB and new feature Mystery Music Monday.

• William explains how St. Jerome impacted the scriptures we use today and our tradition with Sacred Scripture.

• Fr. Jerome conquers the 7 deadly sins and how we can counteract them with the 7 lively virtues.

9/30/24 7am CT Hour - Dr. Jim Schroeder/ Gary Zimak

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about Hurricane relief, upcoming Vice Presidential Debate, MLB and new feature Mystery Music Monday.

• Dr. Schroeder continues his series on willpower and focuses on delayed gratification.

• Gary speaks to God's unfailing ability to remain no matter the seasons of our life.

9/27/24 6am CT Hour - Michael Acaldo/ Kim Morgan/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about Tropical Storm Helene, Kamala Harris going to the border and give a sports update.

• Michael explains how the Society of St. Vincent DePaul operates and how their work is helping people across the nation.

• Kim highlights the fun fall traditions that we look forward to every year.

• Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's gospel about doing works in the Lord's name.

9/27/24 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Rob Kaczmark

• John, Glen and Sarah chat about Tropical Storm Helene, Kamala Harris going to the border and give a sports update.

• Mary breaks open the charge that a pro-life law killed Amber Thurman and explains how malpractice and abortion pill actually caused her death.

• Rob shares the story of Fr. Flannigan and the movie "Heart of a Servant" playing in theaters October 8, 2024 https://www.fatherflanaganfilm.com/