The Best of the Week

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Life can get busy, and it's easy to miss out on the captivating moments from your favorite Relevant Radio shows. But now, we've got you covered! "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" brings you the crème de la crème of Relevant Radio's programming. We carefully curate and compile the most engaging and relevant content from the past week, just for you! Get ready to catch up on faith, culture, current events, and personal growth, all in one convenient and easily accessible podcast. It's like having a front-row seat to the most compelling moments from Relevant Radio's diverse range of shows. So, whether you're an active Relevant Radio listener or new to our programming, "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" is your passport to a world of knowledge, growth, and inspiration.  

  1. Aug 26

    Turning to Our Lady for Healing (Family Rosary Across America)

    Nancy from Chicago called the Family Rosary Across America with prayers for her cousin Jim, who has pancreatic cancer, and for her son, Jacob, on his birthday. Father Rocky remembered Jacob from the Walk to Mary, where his mother helped push him in a wheelchair. Nancy shared the hopeful news that Jacob’s talking is getting better. “We’ve been praying for it,” Father Rocky said. Then came a birthday surprise. Father Rocky sang “Happy Birthday” to Jacob, who thanked him. Even Jacob’s dog, Tenor, joined in. Nancy said Tenor prays the Rosary with them, prompting Father Rocky to joke, “All right, Tenor, wag your tail.” It was a joyful reminder of the love, prayer, and community that unite the Relevant Radio family. The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

    Turning to Our Lady for Healing (Family Rosary Across America)

  2. Aug 26

    The Beauty of Being Chosen in Marriage (Marriage Unhindered)

    Marriage offers something the human heart deeply desires: to be fully known and still deeply loved. On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer reflected on the extraordinary promise a husband and wife make to one another. Out of all the people in the world, each spouse says, in effect, “I choose you.” Your spouse comes to know your “strengths, your weaknesses, your dreams, fears, your history,” Doug explained. And after seeing the virtues as well as the flaws, that person can still say, “I’m still here. And I want to be here.” That faithful love came alive when Nikki from Indiana called to share her marriage story. She married her high school sweetheart, Robbie, and the couple eventually faced six difficult years of infertility. Nikki said they remained committed to Catholic teaching while pursuing fertility treatments, even when doing so was difficult. They later pursued adoption, only to have an adoption fall through. In the midst of their struggle, they consecrated their marriage to the Eucharist. Nikki watched Robbie grow into a stronger spiritual leader in their home, particularly through prayer. Then came joyful news: Nikki and Robbie are expecting a baby boy in October. “After six years of trying and praying, we just surrendered finally,” Nikki said. Their story beautifully illustrates Doug’s reflection: marriage is a commitment to keep choosing and loving one another through whatever comes. The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

    The Beauty of Being Chosen in Marriage (Marriage Unhindered)

  3. Aug 26

    Should You Bury a St. Joseph Statue to Sell Your House? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

    You may have heard the advice before: If your house won’t sell, bury a St. Joseph statue in the yard. But is this a genuine Catholic devotion or simply superstition? On The Patrick Madrid Show, listener Andrea shared that her brother buried a St. Joseph statue while trying to sell his home. Remarkably, two offers soon arrived. Andrea believed in the power of prayer and St. Joseph’s intercession, but wondered where sincere devotion ends and superstition begins. Patrick explained that Catholics have a rich tradition of sacramentals, including sacred images, rosaries, blessed candles, and holy water. Properly understood, these practices direct our hearts toward God. The problem arises when a religious object is treated as though it has magical power or guarantees a particular result. Patrick then shared his own St. Joseph story. Years ago, he and his wife, Nancy, struggled to sell their small California home as their growing family desperately needed more room. Someone suggested burying a St. Joseph statue upside down in their yard. They decided against it. “We wanted to sell our house, but we didn't want to succumb to what we felt to be a superstition,” Patrick explained. Instead, the Madrid family began a novena to St. Joseph. On the final day of the novena, their realtor called: They had received an offer. They accepted it and finally sold the house. Could St. Joseph have interceded for them? Patrick believes so. His recommendation for Catholics facing a similar situation is simple: Rather than relying on a formula or treating a statue as a guarantee, sincerely ask St. Joseph to pray for you. The power is not in a buried object but in God, who hears our prayers and the intercession of His saints. The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

    Should You Bury a St. Joseph Statue to Sell Your House? (The Patrick Madrid Show)

  4. Aug 26

    The Unseen Effects of Reading (The Drew Mariani Show)

    With endless texts, headlines, emails, and short-form videos competing for our attention, sitting down with a book can feel increasingly difficult. On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew and Dr. Jeff Gardner explore what we may be losing when we stop reading. Drew points out that reading requires something our digital habits often discourage: patience and concentration. That matters spiritually, too. “Our faith requires attention. Scripture requires attention. Prayer requires attention,” Drew said. “You can't understand Augustine or Aquinas in 30 seconds.” Dr. Gardner agrees that declining reading and shrinking attention spans can reinforce one another. Without time for reflection, he warns, we can become more likely to make snap judgments instead of carefully considering what is true. He connects this problem to the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees to look beyond external observances and consider what comes from the heart. That habit of deeper reflection matters because our attention shapes our actions. Dr. Gardner explains that when the deep thinking associated with reading decreases, people can become more emotionally impulsive. Nowhere else is this more apparent than on the internet. Reading, then, isn't merely about finishing more books. It can train us to slow down, wrestle with difficult ideas, and resist the temptation to react instantly. And in the spiritual life, learning to pay attention can help us focus on listening to God. The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

    The Unseen Effects of Reading (The Drew Mariani Show)

  5. Aug 26

    When Military Service Meets the Priesthood (The Mark Swartzberg Show)

    What does priestly ministry look like when your parishioners are jumping from airplanes, training for combat, and deploying around the world? On The Mark Swartzberg Show, Mark explored that question with Fr. Mike Metz, a Catholic priest and U.S. Army chaplain serving at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Fr. Metz told Mark that military life pushes soldiers to confront their limits – and sometimes life’s deepest questions. Young soldiers preparing for dangerous training or deployment face realities most people their age rarely consider. That can produce a remarkable spiritual seriousness. Fr. Metz encounters soldiers who realize, “I want to get my life in order and I want to be prepared for whatever comes next.” Mark asked how that reality shapes Fr. Metz’s priesthood. His answer was simple: Be available. Whether soldiers are rigging parachutes, training at the range, preparing for deployment, or coming to Confession, Fr. Metz tries to meet them where they are. Some know he is a Catholic priest; others simply see a chaplain. But, he explained, “Everybody that I interact with, I get to love with the priestly heart of Jesus.” That availability is especially important because military life rarely fits neatly into a parish schedule. Fr. Metz described his task as helping “normalize the abnormal,” ensuring deployments and lengthy training exercises don’t unnecessarily separate Catholics from the sacraments. Mark then asked about one extraordinary example: the day Fr. Metz celebrated all seven sacraments. He baptized children, heard Confessions, celebrated Mass, confirmed a soldier, convalidated his marriage, and anointed a cancer patient, all through the Holy Orders he had already received. It was an extraordinary day revealing that wherever God calls His people, He provides the grace to follow Him. The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

    When Military Service Meets the Priesthood (The Mark Swartzberg Show)

  6. Aug 26

    Pope Leo Calls Young Catholics to Keep Their Hearts Open to Christ (The Tim Glemkowski Show)

    On The Tim Glemkowski Show, Tim Glemkowski reflected on Pope Leo XIV’s growing ability to offer Catholics memorable words that call the heart toward Christ. Tim compared the Holy Father’s approach to St. John Paul II, whose writings – including his famous Letter to Artists – continue to shape Catholic life. While today’s constant stream of information can make lasting words harder to find, Tim believes Pope Leo possesses a similar gift for memorable expressions of timeless truths. Speaking to young people at the Rimini Meeting on August 22nd, Pope Leo recalled Pope Benedict XVI’s beautiful description of the human heart as “an open window to infinity.” Pope Leo encouraged young people to keep that window open and follow their deepest desires for beauty, goodness, and life. For Tim, the message echoed St. John Paul II’s remarkable ability to speak to the human heart and call it upward toward God. Pope Leo continued that Christ-centered preaching during his Sunday Angelus, reflecting on Jesus’ question to the Apostles: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter responds with his great profession of faith: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Tim explained that this proclamation of Jesus Christ, the kerygma, remains at the very heart of the Church’s mission. We may know intellectually that Jesus is Lord, but Christ continually invites each of us to answer that question personally: Who do you say that I am? The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

    Pope Leo Calls Young Catholics to Keep Their Hearts Open to Christ (The Tim Glemkowski Show)

  7. Aug 26

    What Can Learning An Instrument Teach Us About Our Conscience? (The Inner Life)

    After attending a recital featuring young local musicians, Deacon Patrick Conley opened The Inner Life with a fitting question for guest, Fr. Rob Kroll, S.J.: What can learning an instrument teach us about examining our conscience? Fr. Kroll offered the image of a boy sitting at a piano for the first time. With no training, the child might happily strike any of the 88 keys in any order. He is technically “free” to play whatever he wants, but the result is more likely to be noise than music. Compare that with a trained pianist. After years of practice, the musician follows music theory, observes the notes written by the composer, and respects the proper tempo and dynamics. Those apparent “rules” do not destroy the pianist’s freedom. Instead, they allow him to create something beautiful. Fr. Kroll explained that our consciences work in a similar way. The world often presents freedom as the ability to do whatever we want, whenever we want, especially according to how we feel in the moment. But God’s commandments are not arbitrary restrictions keeping us from happiness. They teach us how to live according to the purpose for which He created us. When we choose behaviors or attitudes contrary to God’s will, Fr. Kroll said, we are often left unsettled, disturbed, and unhappy. A well-formed conscience helps us recognize those wrong notes and return to harmony with God. Like a pianist learning to play beautiful music, we form our consciences so that we can use our freedom well. True freedom is not found in playing any note we please, but in learning to make something beautiful of the life God has given us. The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

    What Can Learning An Instrument Teach Us About Our Conscience? (The Inner Life)

  8. Aug 19

    A Mother Asks for Healing and a Home (Family Rosary Across America)

    Loretta from Los Angeles called in to the Family Rosary Across America carrying three heavy intentions: healing for her sister, healing for her 12-year-old son, and a home after nine months of homelessness. Her sister, a cancer survivor, is now facing another serious health crisis. At the same time, her son is dealing with swollen lymph nodes. And Loretta, exhausted from sleeping in cars, asked God for something simple: a small home with a yard. Father Rocky turned her requests into a prayer of confident trust, asking St. Joseph to intercede for her family and help provide a home. “We’re gonna pray for your sister. We’re gonna pray for your son,” Father Rocky said. “And we pray that St. Joseph move you to the top of the list.” The best way to catch Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

    A Mother Asks for Healing and a Home (Family Rosary Across America)
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Life can get busy, and it's easy to miss out on the captivating moments from your favorite Relevant Radio shows. But now, we've got you covered! "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" brings you the crème de la crème of Relevant Radio's programming. We carefully curate and compile the most engaging and relevant content from the past week, just for you! Get ready to catch up on faith, culture, current events, and personal growth, all in one convenient and easily accessible podcast. It's like having a front-row seat to the most compelling moments from Relevant Radio's diverse range of shows. So, whether you're an active Relevant Radio listener or new to our programming, "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" is your passport to a world of knowledge, growth, and inspiration.  

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    2023 - 2026
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