The Mark Swartzberg Show

6am CT Hour - Mark breaks down how faith and science assist in guiding us through the crucibles of life towards God.

• Ben Baran shares how his life experiences led him to see the part faith and science play to navigate the crucibles of our life.  https://www.benbaran.com/crucibles

• previously aired August 26, 2026

7am CT Hour - Mark talks ho to navigate adult children including lending money and advice.

• George and Kristin Kocan share their experience and wisdom on how they have raised their kids and how they interact with them as adults with families of their own.

• previously aired September 9, 2026

6am CT Hour - Mark talks men's mental health and singing with and to your kids liturgical music.

• Grace Elaine shares her passion for music and how she is creating songs about the saints and liturgical seasons for families to use to immerse their children in the faith. https://www.youtube.com/@GraceElaineSings
• https://singwithgrace.com
• https://open.spotify.com/artist/40k6SmROGuYD6RVosICUaJ

• Dr. Gerry Crete talks about the challenges in men's mental health since they do not seek help often and try to work through issues on their own.

• previously aired September 15, 2026

7am CT Hour - Mark talks about adoption and autism with Brooke Taylor.

• Mark and Sarah noodle around.

• Brooke Taylor shares the story of the adoption of their daughter Karolina from Poland, the challenges and many blessings that have come along with it.

• previously aired October 6, 2026

6am CT Hour - Mark talks about end of life decision and howto keep our dignity at that stage of life. He also talks about how to bring back the Catholic roots while celebrating Halloween.

• Jim Towey talks about his relationship with Mother Teresa and how we can protect the elderly and ourselves from assisted suicide. Aging with Dignity

• Grace Jagla shares her new book "How the Saints Saved Halloween" Where she talks about how we can celebrate our Catholic roots hidden in this secular holiday. https://www.graciejagla.com/

7am CT Hour - Mark talks about how our actions as Catholics can reawaken lax Catholics and how to know if we are properly discerning.

• Julie Hartman talks about her journey to the faith and how to reach lax Catholics and rejuvinate the faith. Julie Hartman

• Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck speaks to discerning and prayer and how we know we are opening ourselves up to God's will. SrMaryJo.com

6am CT Hour - Mark talks about the challenges that Catholic organizations can experience and the origin of Blessed Fulton Sheen's Holy Hour.

• Dr. Pamela Patnode shares the research results she found on Catholic burnout in ministry and how to guard against it. Our Sunday Visitor - Beyond Burnout: Learning Balance from the Rule of St. Benedict

• Fr. Joseph Taphorn reflects on Blessed Fulton Sheen's beatification and the origin of his daily holy hour that all started in the Saint Paul Seminary.

• https://www.themerrybeggars.com/saints/our-lady-of-champion

7am CT Hour - Mark talks confession, when we are forgiven and how we should look at our penances.

• Mark and Sarah talk about Our Lady of Champion, ice cream and Chipotle/Starbucks. Our Lady of Champion - Teach the Children their Catechism
• https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-every-states-signature-ice-cream-flavor/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c5d3600ae150759db58b

• Fr. Joseph Martin Hagan reminds us of 10 things we forgot about confession. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYvcWB-zoh8

6am CT Hour - Mark talks about the difference between power and authority and how one man felt called to feed the hungry with dignity.

• Monsignor James Shea distinguishes the difference in authority, power and the freedom that God gives us. Authority, Freedom, and Power | Prime Matters

• Jeff Darry shares the story of how he felt called to found Trinity Cafe feeding the hungry with style and dignity here and in Rome. Home - Grace Cafe Rome - Coming March 2027 - Serving the Hungry in Rome

7am CT - Mark talks Gregorian chant and why Gen Z is using this as a way to bring peace into their lives.

• Jeff Darrey shares his journey starting Grace Cafe in Rome.

• Dr. James Jordan, John jordan and Sr. Gloria Vought speak to the transformative and prayerful power of Gregorian chant and why you should incorporate it into your prayer life. The Chants of Mary — Paraclete Press
• https://paracletepress.com/products/the-song-of-prayer