Catholic Parenting Coach Catherine Johnson on Catholic “mom guilt”. (1:41) Forgiveness and apology in parenting. (18:45) Parenting hacks – Answering questions on: Helping kids under 5 through Mass and what to do when your parent says  "You should parent this way, as that's what I did. " (28:48) Catholic married man battling same sex attraction. (42:08) Plan a daycation! (46:19)

Resources mentioned: 

Catherine Johnson’s website

https://cjjcoaching.com/

https://catholicfamilycrate.com/

Little Rose Shop Busy Books for Mass:

https://thelittleroseshop.com/products/catholic-mass-quiet-book 

A Missal for Toddlers:

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/a-missal-for-toddlers/13893015/item/28293873/

My First Interactive Mass Book:

https://shop.catholicsupply.com/my-first-interactive-mass-book-hc.aspx

Wallet Win Catholic financial coaches Jonathan & Amanda Teixeira dive into the housing market and when to buy a new home on Trending with Timmerie. (0:48) What about a one-income family, how do you address that issue in terms of buying a home? (20:31) The most common question Catholic financial coaches receive – how do we drop down to a one income home and bring mom home? (32:28)

Resources mentioned: 

https://walletwin.com/

Casti Connubi – Encyclical on Christian Marriage 

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_19301231_casti-connubii.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1647565051866630&usg=AOvVaw0Q23g0i_XaOhIZCLPYn37v 

Complete My Joy  – Apostolic Exhortation to Christian Spouses

https://family.dphx.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-Complete-My-Joy-Apostolic-Exhortation-English.pdf 

Guest host Cale Clarke explains the dramatic encounter between Jesus and the “Legion” of demons. Plus: how you can stop procrastinating today (or, maybe, tomorrow). And: nostalgia tech — who wants their BlackBerry back?

Brooke Taylor sits in for Timmere on Trending, and she is joined by Brother Richard Hendrick, a Capuchin Franciscan and retreat master here to help draw you closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The Sacred Heart

So, what’s the big deal about the Sacred Heart? According to Brother Richard:

“The Sacred Heart is the icon of the entire Gospel.”

That’s... a big deal. He explains that when Jesus says He is “meek and humble of heart,” He’s not talking about being passive or a pushover. In Greek, that word “meek” (praus) means a heart fully surrendered to the Father’s will. It’s not soft; it’s powerful.

He invites you; yes, even with your messy, distracted, sometimes-scrolling-during-prayer self, to graft your heart into His.

 “To let His heart be the heart of our heart.”

Ireland Just Got Re-Consecrated to the Sacred Heart

Brooke also mentions some stunning recent news: Ireland was just reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Marian shrine of Knock on the Feast of Corpus Christi! The last time this happened was 150 years ago! 

What the Saints Teach Us About the Sacred Heart

St. Thérèse of Lisieux called the Sacred Heart her hiding place. She wrote that she didn’t need purgatory after death, because she was letting His love be her purgatory now. 

St. Padre Pio prayed a daily novena to the Sacred Heart for anyone who asked his prayers. 

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the Sacred Heart visionary, gave us the image we all know: Jesus revealing His pierced, flaming heart, crowned with thorns and glowing with love.

Brother reminds us that these saints weren’t just inspired by the Sacred Heart... they entered it.

Enter In; Don't Just Look

This is one of the most beautiful takeaways: we’re not just meant to look at or venerate the Sacred Heart; we’re meant to enter into it. Think of it like a divine invitation to spiritual open-heart surgery.

Brother Richard quotes St. Anthony of Padua, who said we shouldn’t just stay by the “entrance” of Jesus’ pierced side; we need to go all the way in. That’s where we find: light, peace, and Heaven on Earth.

Sacred Heart + Divine Mercy 

Ever notice the connection between the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy? Brother Richard ties it all together:

The Sacred Heart is Jesus offering His heart.

-Divine Mercy is drawing us in, through those rays of grace.

-Both devotions are all about growing in trust.

So, whether you pray “Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee” or “Jesus, I trust in You”, you’re tapping into the same ocean of mercy. 

He reminds us: "You exist, so you are already loved." No performance needed. No filters. No spiritual résumé.

Here’s the real deal, friend:

The Sacred Heart is not a metaphor.

It’s real. It’s alive. It’s beating for you.

You’re invited in. Not tomorrow. Today.

So, whether you’re feeling close to Jesus or like your heart’s been duct-taped together this week… He’s offering you His own heart in exchange.

Light a candle. Put up an image of the Sacred Heart. Whisper, “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like Yours.”

And then just… be loved.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!

As July begins, and we honor the Precious Blood of Jesus, guest-host Brooke Taylor reflects on the Father who saves us, and the call to be ready. Plus, special guest Ina Carr, O.P. Once immersed in the occult in Indonesia, and caught in a cycle of addiction, suicidal thoughts and broken relationships, she’s now a joyful Third Order Dominican. A gripping conversation about her powerful conversion story and shared apostolate with her husband, Dr. Thomas Carr, O.P.

Resources:

Dominican House of Prayer

https://www.dominicanhouseofprayer.com/

How do you break generational trauma bonds? Social media is lit with everyone talking about “generational trauma”.  How do you heal?  Therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie.  (2:37) Questions on healing generational trauma. (21:16) Navigating fertility struggles, miscarriage risk and difficult pregnancies while caring for littles. What is the primary role of the parent?  (41:32 )

Resources mentioned: 

https://joesikorra.com/

Book Recommendation “Getting Past your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy”: https://www.emdr.com/product/getting-past-your-past-take-control-of-your-life-with-self-help-techniques-from-emdr-therapy/

Joe Sikorra’s Book “The Whole World is Going Crazy-But You Don’t Have to: Scriptural and Psychological Healing:   https://www.amazon.com/Whole-World-Going-Crazy-But-Dont/dp/B0BXN9G4N7/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=joe+sikorra&qid=1678737084&sr=8-3

Catholic Psychotherapy List of therapists: https://cpa.ce21.com/directory

Catholic Therapists: 

 https://catholictherapists.com/

Mary Pat Gallagher joins guest host Brooke Taylor to share the astonishing story of her son, Baby Brian; whose incorrupt body, discovered nearly 40 years after his passing, is offering a powerful witness to the sanctity of every life.

Br. Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap., leads us on a mystical retreat into the heart of Christ.

Resources:

Baby Brian

https://www.babybrian.org/

Timmerie shares a sense of awe and joy at the incredible increase in Catholic conversions happening globally... especially in places like France, the U.S., and the U.K. We’re talking up to 70% increases in some dioceses! The Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas had a whopping 72% jump in conversions from 2023 to 2024.

Most of these new Catholics are Gen Z and millennials. Yep... young adults in their 20s and 30s are filling the pews and receiving the sacraments like never before.

Why the Shift? Culture, COVID, and the Call of Beauty

Timmerie mentions interviews from The New York Post, where recent converts shared what drew them to the Church. Themes like:

-A deep dissatisfaction with the "feel-good" culture of non-denominational churches

-A hunger for reverence, beauty, and structure, especially found in the Mass and its ancient tradition

-The disorienting chaos of the world during the pandemic, which made people pause and re-examine their faith.

Take Sydney Johnson, a 30-year-old from California. The hustle culture had her burned out. During COVID, she slowed down, turned to prayer, and was captivated by the depth and order of the Catholic tradition. Same for Adrian Lawson, also 30, who struggled with mental health until the Rosary and Catholic community gave him a new lease on life. He said, "Since I started praying the Rosary and converted, I haven't had any of those issues."

Lost in the World, Found in the Church

A New York priest, Fr. Raymond La Grange, echoed a powerful point: young people are realizing the world can't give them what they're looking for. Everything is arbitrary, and that’s exhausting. They crave something solid, something with order, and they want something real.

The Movement Goes Global

And it’s not just the U.S. In France, over 10,000 adults converted this Easter alone, a 45% increase... with nearly half aged 18 to 25. Another 7,400 teenagers received the sacraments, up 33%. In the U.K., 41% of young adult churchgoers are now Catholic, compared to just half that being Anglican.

Timmerie even heard from French priests and sisters, many from the Community of St. John, who said some conversions are even coming secretly from Islam, with people risking everything to follow Christ. The sisters emphasized that, even in secular and anti-religious environments, God is still calling hearts, and people are responding.

Evangelization Is Working... And We’re All Part of It

A French sister told Timmere that this surge is happening because people are evangelizing boldly: sharing the Gospel, standing for truth, inviting others into the Church. That’s our mission too. People are yearning for something more... something whole, transcendent, and healing. The Catholic Church offers exactly that.

Gentlemen’s Hour:  Jim O’Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, answers:  Is porn an addiction? (2:26) and how do you stop looking at porn? (19:33)  Why can’t an infertile couple have sex outside of marriage?  (40:47) Physical and mental health: why we should be physically and spiritually agile, robust, nimble, and able (45:11)

Resources mentioned : 

Helping end porn use and addiction 

https://integrityrestored.com/ 

Covenant Eyes Filtration software

https://www.covenanteyes.com/

Bloom for Catholic Women – Betrayal trauma support 

https://www.bloomforcatholicwomen.com/ 

Betrayal trauma – episode on healing 

https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/betrayal-trauma-cheating-adam-levine-behati-prinsl

Find a Catholic Therapist 

https://www.catholictherapists.com/

Paul Sanfrancesco joins guest host Brooke Taylor to share how social media and AI are reshaping our kids psychologically and morally. Joseph Pearce reveals how beauty led him from hatred to hope and ultimately, to conversion to the Catholic faith. Patrick O’Hearn, author of Parents of the Saints, joins us on the eve of the feast of St. Josemaría Escrivá to reflect on the deep faith of the saint’s parents and what today’s families can learn from their witness.

Paul's website

https://psanfran.wordpress.com/

Joseph’s website

https://jpearce.co/

Patrick’s website

https://patrickrohearn.com/