Living In the Here and Now

The only moment we really “have,” or “possess,” or can “make use of” is right now. What’s happened in the past cannot be changed. What remains to unfold in the future is largely unknown. So, why is it that we so often have such a hard time living life “right now,” without looking back or ahead? Too often, we get pulled down by the past. Or, we get anxious about what’s going to happen going forward. Recalling the past, or reflecting on the future, are not necessarily wrong or bad. Each can be fruitful if done in the right manner. But how can we better focus on where are right now, and handle to the best of our ability what we’ve been called by God to do right now, without the burden of the past or a fear of the future getting in the way? Call and share your take on Thursday’s show.

We all want to be of help/service to others. How do you ensure that you are taken care of in order to not be depleted and of no help to others? It is often said that you can’t give what you don’t have. When we give of our reserves and find no way of replacing that help for ourselves, it can leave us empty emotionally, spiritually and even physically. Let’s talk about the methods we use to keep our “gas tanks” full so that we may truly be present to others. Call in and share your wisdom with the world. 1-833-288-3986

There are advantages and disadvantages of taking risks. Share with us the risks you have had to encounter in life. How did you approach them, with prayer? Risks are a part of life and work. Let’s look at them through the Catholic lens. Taking controlled risks can certainly produce extreme personal and even spiritual growth. Call in with your experience of coming across risks in life and share with us the outcome of taking those risks. Your wisdom on this topic can be beneficial to others contemplating taking a big chance in life.

Join Jerry and Debbie for Unscripted (January 2019)

A story went viral about high school teens taunting elders and protestors at the DC March for Life. Mainstream media and high-profile individuals immediately responded and happily condemned the students at Covington Catholic High School. Now, thanks to video footage, the truth is finally being revealed. As additional information is being made public, this story gets even more disturbing on many levels. Our Take 2 family has asked that we open up the phones lines and allow folks to weigh in to help unpack this situation. A nontroversy? You decide when you call in. 1-833-288-3986.

When social media platforms were being developed, most people excitedly launched profiles and began to share all sorts of personal information, opinions, etc. After having a fair amount of time to think about it, do you wish you had less of all of that available for public consumption? Or have you always been prudent or reserved about how much you posted online? Share with us your experience so that we may learn from you. 1-833-288-3986.

The world is constantly changing, and not always for the better. For many of us, it seems that life was simpler and less “dangerous” when we were growing up than it is now. If you have kids, you are likely keenly aware of this fact. You see them navigating through things you never dreamed you’d have to deal with when you were younger. What are some of these things that you’ve come across, and how are you and your family adjusting to today’s dangers to our youth? Call us and share your experience of this growing problem. 1-833-288-EWTN.

If I knew then what I know now. A familiar statement that if you have lived long enough on this earth, you can certainly identify with it as being true. Life has a funny way of teaching us very important lessons. Our experiences can mold and shape us as we mature and grow. If we really take the time, we can probably think of many lessons we have learned in our lifetime that are worthy of sharing in order to benefit others. Please share with us the important life lessons you have learned so that we may grow in wisdom. Your life lessons can be a treasure of knowledge for the rest of us.

What would you do if you saw a crime being committed? Some folks would jump into action and try to stop the crime. Others would ignore the scene in fear of being caught in the middle. How would you respond? What, if anything, are we called to do as Christians? Let’s talk about this scenario and see what we can learn from each other. Call in early to the show because we want to get as many calls on the air as possible.

It’s inevitable. Young people for decades have had easy access to marijuana. As if that wasn’t bad enough, now, as pot becomes “legal” in states across the country, has that made it even more readily accessible to those you know and love? So many advocates for legalized marijuana are rejoicing and proclaiming the “good news” that what was for so long illegal, is now legal for both medicinal and recreational use. Pot-growing facilities are popping up everywhere, with billboards, sign spinners and advertisements telling would-be customers where to find their products, which range from what you smoke, to what you eat, to what you rub into your body. Are you alarmed about this? Do you have children you’re concerned are going to find it all-too-easy to access marijuana, even though they are not yet old enough to legally obtain it? This seems like a foregone conclusion. But what do you have to say about it? Share your take on Tuesday’s show.