Friendships can sometimes feel very fulfilling -- almost to the point that they feel 'permanent' or 'unbreakable' in our minds. Although friendship is important for all of us, it's critical that we understand it's purpose in our lives -- and when it begins to encroach on marriage...

To illustrate the problem, we dive into a recent article from The Atlantic, where an author gives their perspective on the placement of marriage and friendship in their life. Jumping off this, we break down the truth of the matter, and reveal the importance of spousal priority...

Gentlemen’s Hour:  Janet Morana from Silent No More joins Trending with Timmerie discussing the impact a husband’s porn use has on the wife (1:40) and the impact of abortion on men (16:36).  Tip for how dads can pass the faith on to children (32:13). Why men are protectors and why men and women compliment one another. The role of a man as a priest, protector, and provider  (37:39) 

Resources mentioned : 

https://abortiontestimonials.com/

www.silentnomore.org

https://www.covenanteyes.com/ 

https://integrityrestored.com/

https://www.bloomforcatholicwomen.com/

Especially with Halloween almost upon us, it's a common question, but one that isn't particularly simple to answer. Ultimately, the most important factor is what it is that we're looking for in watching the movie -- is it a simple, well-intentioned 'spook'? Or, is it, perhaps subconsciously, a desire to learn more about things we shouldn't be curious about?

We break it all down, and give an example of what it is that's ok and what's not ok...

Former abortion provider and now pro-life OB/GYN Dr. John Bruchalski joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss whether to save mom or save the baby (2:41) and whether there should be restrictions on abortion (26:09). Be ready to vote NO against a radical pro-abortion amendment to the state constitutions in California, Michigan, and Vermont  (42:42).  How The American College of OBGYNs (ACOG)  changed the definition of conception (44:24).  How to respond to the pro-abortion argument “People have different situations and can’t take care of a baby” (48:40).  

Resources mentioned : 

Last episode with Dr. Bruchalski sharing his story of conversion from abortion provider to pro-life doctor  

https://relevantradio.com/2022/08/former-abortionist-serena-williams-on-motherhood/

Two Patients – My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine

https://ignatius.com/two-patients-digital-tpe/

Tepeyac OB/GYN

https://tepeyacobgyn.com/ 

Culturally, the confusion that has arisen from the use of artificial birth control has become far-reaching, and spawned many individually-nuanced disconnects between biological truth and societal preference.

Recently, this reality of what women have been given a biologically innate desire toward -- motherhood -- has led to a growing number of instances on social media where this truth has shown itself, albeit in alarming ways...

Happy Hour:  Living in an alternate reality running from God and ourselves (3:32). Divorce is getting in the way of my happiness (20:51). The Rosary and the Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary (23:59).  Struggling in your marriage over NFP, porn, betrayal trauma, and intimacy?  (43:42)

Resources mentioned : 

https://helpourmarriage.com/

https://www.foryourmarriage.org/

Methods for Saying Methods for Saying the Rosary the Rosary – St. Louis de Montfort 

http://www.montfortian.info/writings/files/Methods-of-Reciting-the-Rosary.pdf

Humanae Vitae – discusses use of NFP 

https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html

Podcast Episode on Betrayal Trauma

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ihcq4V9H2dippWjqHwZk5 

Find a Creighton NaPro Practitioner 

https://fertilitycare.org/find-a-mc

Caller question: Does hormonal birth control use create gender confusion for babies that are born after its use?

To fully answer this question, we dive into a recent study on fish who were given these hormones before and during pregnancy -- and the results that are be a bit unsettling...

With the epidemic of identity crises reaching a fever pitch among young people in particular, and further exacerbated by the introduction of the 'Metaverse', where identities are further clouded by the intentionally loose connection to anything truly real, it's about time we start talking about a remedy!

Dr. John Grabowski joins us to unpack the issue, and introduce the long-simmering debate between 'realism' and 'nominalism'.

Women who say they would never have an abortion and love babies but other people can have one.  Jennifer Lawrence talks about miscarriages, her baby, and supporting abortion (4:43). All you need to know about the abortion Ballot Measures in CA, MI, MO, KS, and VT – two states are giving toddlers the ability to have sex changes and cross sex hormones (19:55).  

Is Madonna gay?  The 3rd wave feminist icon Madonna comes out via Tik Tok (41:22).  Simple ways to teach a baby and toddler the faith (45:51). 

Resources mentioned : 

No – CA Prop 1

https://mcusercontent.com/d3b5cb4e7e50ed90145f29ab0/files/fed04f02-cce0-e22f-e488-ce77c1ea17c5/CCC_Prop_1_Messanging.01.pdf 

NO - MI Prop 3 

https://thefederalist.com/2022/10/12/michigan-is-hiding-a-childrens-constitutional-right-to-genital-amputation-in-its-abortion-amendment/ 

NO – Vermont Prop 5  

https://www.vrlc.net/dont-be-hoodwinked-vote-no-on-proposal-5-article-22/

https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life-groups-fight-vermont-abortion-constitutional-amendment-heres-how-you-can-help/

Yes - Kentucky Amendment 2 

https://www.kentuckyfamily.org/yesforlife/

Yes – Montana Legislative Referendum 131  

https://www.studentsforlifeaction.org/how-montanas-legislative-referendum-could-save-more-than-200-babies-over-50-years/ 

Michigan Is Hiding A Children’s Constitutional Right To Genital Amputation In Its Abortion Amendment

https://thefederalist.com/2022/10/12/michigan-is-hiding-a-childrens-constitutional-right-to-genital-amputation-in-its-abortion-amendment/

Podcast episode on Prop 1 CA and Prop 3 MI

https://relevantradio.com/2022/09/opinion-on-abortion-woke-star-wars-midnight-horizon/

Podcast episode nurse cares for baby born alive 

https://relevantradio.com/2022/08/why-we-need-pro-life-laws/

A recent California law mandating car seats had an unexpected effect -- it might've lowered birth rates. Why? According to one researcher: because it makes having a child more expensive...

Importantly, we must recognize that excuses, like these car seats, abound around us, and keep us from fulfilling our mission.

We break down how we can recognize these obstacles, and free ourselves from them for good!