Trending with Timmerie - Catholic Principles applied to today's experiences.

What is the proper texting etiquette when dating? And is watching porn cheating on your spouse or significant other? Timmerie sits down with matchmaker Cristina Pineda from Matchmakers in the City to discuss what to text and what not to text when navigating a dating relationship. She shares three words that will win the second date, plus “romance killers” to avoid.

Today also marks the date that Our Lady appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal. Did you know that even before the apparitions of Our Lady, the three visionaries had an angel appear to them? A central message was the importance of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the need for Eucharistic reparation – but why? 

Plus, Fr. Rocky, CEO of Relevant Radio, stops by Trending to talk about his e-book “Vote Your Conscience”. It’s our responsibility as Catholics – yours and mine – to be involved in the culture and the governance of our nation and communities. Our Church, family, and the most vulnerable members of society depend on it!

Books by Shaunti Feldhahn mentioned on the show by Cristina:

For women: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Only-about-Inner-Lives/dp/1590523172

For men: https://www.amazon.com/Men-Only-Revised-Updated-Straightforward/dp/1601424450/ref=pd_lpo_14_img_0/144-6011969-9916408?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1601424450&pd_rd_r=94c512d3-9bf4-42dc-9a63-bf44d698be0c&pd_rd_w=Qteb1&pd_rd_wg=rsJzC&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=9JY7802NHGY4YSCVP4JJ&psc=1&refRID=9JY7802NHGY4YSCVP4JJ

Are you finding yourself stressed a lot these days? If so, there’s good news: there are things you can do to help reduce the amount of stress in your life. Timmerie shares four tips for healthy ways to help decrease cortisol and increase your happy chemicals of dopamine and oxytocin. In addition to this, Timmerie talks about ways to combat fear and anxiety in sharing the Gospel with others. Find out how on this episode of Trending.  Plus, are fame and money what bring happiness?  An 80-year long study gives you surprising insights into what makes people the happiest.

Book mentioned on the show:  “Tame Your Anxiety: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness” by PhD Breuning, Loretta Graziano 

There might be times when parts of other religions are attractive to us. Is it ok to pick and choose elements from other religions, like Yoga and Buddhism, and incorporate them into Catholicism? How do we grow in virtue and overcome bad habits?  Timmerie breaks down the cardinal virtues: prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude and why they’re the pillars for living a Christian life.  You’ll learn the seven capital virtues and their opposing vices – the seven deadly sins.  What is meekness?   Also discussed during today’s episode:  “Do we want abortion to be safe, legal, and rare?”  Is masculinity a good thing?

Are you struggling in your marriage? Or perhaps you’re wondering how to better handle the disagreements that come up between you and your spouse? Timmerie sits down with Sr. Tina Alfieri, who specializes in spiritual direction, is a Catholic Diocesan Hermit, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist; and a Recovery Coach for addictive disorders. You’re not going to want to miss this episode: marriage advice, for free! Growing together spiritually.

What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? Timmerie unpacks not only what makes a man a man, but also what it means to be a gentleman. She draws on insights from Brett McKay, shares a powerful conversation on abortion from Kanye West and Nick Cannon, and looks to St. Joseph, “Light of Patriarchs”, as a model for men today.