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

Is it ever “ok” to take contraceptives? Guest, Michael Gasparro, Associate MFT  discussing Parent letting go of control for an adult child living adverse sexual lifestyles; how to love your LGBTQ family members. Listener question: My 14 year old daughter wanted a pride or bisexual flag and i don’t want to get it for her […]

Women deserve better: Planned Parenthood admits to killing babies outside the womb. Guest, Cristina Pineda, Matchmakers in the City: Does physical attraction matter, in matchmaking? Listener questions: What issues and concerns come up with dating apps? How can I show affection to my boyfriend, without being clingy or immodest? Attraction & lasting love: balancing all […]

Could you live or die, based on your outlook on life? Father Robert Spitzer explores Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning. What is your outlook on life? What’s the ultimate goal? Four levels of happiness. Level 1: Immediate gratification. Level 2: Comparative & Competitive. Level 3: Contributive. Level 4: Ultimate Good. Where am I? Do […]

Bored? Do you have a plan for spiritual growth? Guest, Father Tim Grumbach, St. Augustine Catholic Church, LA: the “best” christian is not the most perfect christian – discussing the example of Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger says faith has helped him deal with off-field addiction issues; eight obstacles to holiness.  Spiritual suicide takes place in small […]

What does chastity look like within marriage? Chastity is a virtue and relates to so much more than sex! Do you have connections that pull you somewhere other than your spouse? Guest, Leila Miller, Primal Loss: divorce and its effect on children. Adult children of divorce experience woundedness far into their life. Divorce fractures: emotional […]

How are you sanctifying our Lord’s Day in the time of covid19? Is being gay a sin? Is a person born gay? Guest, Michael Gasparro, Associate MFT shares his healing journey from same sex erotic arousal/attraction. Early feelings of same sex attraction were compounded by being exposed to pornography in middle school. A profound experience […]

How to keep your Catholic values in a public setting or even a hostile environment.  Sharing faith when others are watching. How do you honor another person’s good intentions? Your neighbor? Consent culture and the false promises of gender equality. Guest, Dr. (Deacon) Patrick Lappert, Plastic Surgeon: true plastic surgery is based on the nature of […]

Happiness: it’s not just about you. We are social beings and the common good matters. Happiness involves living and acting well with the goal of heaven. Guest, Katy Faust, Founder & Director of Them Before Us  & CanaVox: Helps you talk about and understand difficult issues so you can be both a soft landing place […]

Discussing some of the impossible demands we place on men and fathers in today’s culture. Guest, Father Tim Grumbach, Associate Pastor at St. Augustine, Los Angeles: shares examples of how his father led his family (sometimes kicking and screaming!) in their Catholic faith. Humility of faith, and signs of love for the family speak volumes.  […]

What creates shame? Men often feel shame with regard to their reaction physically and mentally to women. Women more often feel shame regarding being objectified (modesty & giving away too much too soon)  Guest, Jim O’Day, Integrity Restored: Caller, Josh: porn has corrupted my view of women.  How can a wife encourage, support, and even respect […]