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. 2d ago

    A Daughter’s Prayer for Her Mom’s Recovery (Family Rosary Across America)

    Sometimes the most powerful prayers come from children who simply want their parents to be okay. On the Family Rosary Across America, Izzy from Blaine, Minnesota, called Father Rocky with a heartfelt intention: her mother is struggling with alcohol addiction, and Izzy desperately wants her to overcome it. When Father Rocky asked about their relationship, Izzy replied, “I'm very close. We're like best friends.” Father Rocky offered practical advice alongside spiritual encouragement. When her mother feels tempted to drink, Izzy could suggest taking a walk together, replacing that difficult moment with something positive. He also encouraged Izzy and her mother to pray daily through the intercession of St. Josemaría Escrivá, asking God for the grace and strength needed for recovery. It's a beautiful reminder that supporting someone through addiction takes patience, love, prayer, and perseverance. Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can become opportunities for God's grace to work. The best way to listen to the 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 Daughter’s Prayer for Her Mom’s Recovery (Family Rosary Across America)

  2. 2d ago

    Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween? (Father Simon Says)

    Halloween can be a tricky subject for Catholic parents. Should kids go trick-or-treating, dress up in costumes, or avoid the holiday altogether? On Father Simon Says, Father Richard Simon offers a practical approach built on moderation, common sense, and keeping Christ at the center. Most importantly, Father Simon encourages families to place Halloween within its Catholic context: All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day. Together, these days remind us of Christ’s victory over sin and death, the glory of the saints, and our responsibility to pray for the faithful departed. In celebrating Halloween, he suggests dressing children as saints, superheroes, or favorite literary characters rather than demons or occult figures. He fondly recalls his godson’s elaborate childhood costumes, including Charlie Chaplin and Pinocchio. Halloween, he explains, can be a joyful childhood tradition without celebrating darkness. Father Simon encourages parents to embrace the innocent fun of costumes and candy while embracing its Catholic roots and steering clear of anything that glorifies evil. “Forbidden fruit is the sweetest,” Father Simon warns. Making Halloween completely off-limits could unintentionally make its darker secular elements more appealing to children. Father Simon cautions against both an unhealthy fascination with the occult as well as excessive fear of it. “A healthy fear of occult things is good to teach your children, but a dread of it? No.” As Catholics, we have the ultimate answer to the devil and his allies: Christ.  His message to Catholic parents is simple: enjoy the candy, celebrate the saints, and teach children that Christ has already conquered evil. The best way to listen to the 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 Catholics Celebrate Halloween? (Father Simon Says)

  3. 2d ago

    Is Your Faith More Than Just Going Through the Motions? (The Inner Life)

    Going to Mass, receiving the Eucharist, and participating in the beautiful rituals of the Catholic Church are essential parts of our Faith. But are they actually changing the way we love others? On The Inner Life, Deacon Patrick Conley and Father Tom Wilson reflect on the two greatest commandments: loving God with all our hearts and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Father Wilson explains that our Catholic rituals aren't meant to be ends in themselves. They're meant to transform us. Through the Eucharist, God nourishes us with His very self, preparing us to bring His love into the world. But when we focus only on the external practices of our Faith, we risk missing their deeper purpose. St. Pier Giorgio Frassati understood this beautifully. His devotion to God wasn't confined to prayer or worship. It overflowed into extraordinary acts of charity. In fact, Father Wilson shares that Frassati's own family didn't fully realize the extent of his charitable work until after his death. His holiness was about quietly loving the people God placed before him rather than recognition and grand gestures. Father Wilson reminds us that living the Gospel means doing the next right thing God places before us. Whether it's helping a neighbor, showing patience with family, or offering kindness to a stranger, every encounter becomes an opportunity to make God's love visible. The challenge is simple: Don't just go through the motions. Let your Faith transform how you love. The best way to listen to the 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.

    Is Your Faith More Than Just Going Through the Motions? (The Inner Life)

  4. 2d ago

    Five Things Husbands Can Do to Strengthen Their Marriages (Marriage Unhindered)

    What if the secret to a stronger marriage isn't fixing every problem, but learning how to face challenges together? On Marriage Unhindered, Catholic marriage counselor Doug Hinderer shares five practical ways husbands can build healthier, happier marriages, drawing from relationship research by Dr. John Gottman. Men often feel responsible for solving every marital problem. But Doug reminds husbands that marriage is a team effort. Instead of insisting you can handle everything yourself, listen to your wife and work toward solutions together. Arguments can escalate when emotions run high. Doug recommends agreeing beforehand that either spouse can call a timeout. The key? Always communicate when you'll return to finish the conversation. Eye contact communicates love and attention, especially during disagreements. Put down your phone, turn toward your spouse, and remind her through your actions that she matters. Healthy marriages aren't free from conflict. They're built on reconciliation. As Doug explains, the six most powerful words in marriage are “I am sorry” and “I forgive you.” Apologizing, taking responsibility, and extending forgiveness can transform a disagreement into an opportunity for growth. Doug also challenges husbands to see marriage counseling as a sign of strength, not failure. Don't wait until resentment becomes overwhelming to seek professional guidance. Marriage requires humility, patience, and a willingness to grow together. Sometimes, the greatest act of love is admitting you don't have all the answers. The best way to listen to the 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.

    Five Things Husbands Can Do to Strengthen Their Marriages (Marriage Unhindered)

  5. 2d ago

    When Anxiety Takes Over, Divine Mercy Offers Hope (The Mark Swartzberg Show)

    What happens when you believe in God's love but still struggle with overwhelming fear and anxiety? For Colin Nykaza, an encounter with Divine Mercy changed the way he understood suffering, trust, and God's plan for his life. Joining The Mark Swartzberg Show, Colin shared with Mark how his seven years in the seminary helped deepen his relationship with God and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although he ultimately discerned a different vocation, those years prepared him for a life of serving others. But his journey wasn't easy. Colin has struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), experiencing periods of intense anxiety, depression, and fear that sometimes left him feeling paralyzed. While discerning a religious vocation in Italy, Colin became overwhelmed by the fear that choosing the wrong path meant turning his back on God. One day, sitting alone in a chapel, he opened his breviary and noticed a Divine Mercy prayer card he had been using as a bookmark. Looking into the eyes of Jesus in the image, he experienced something extraordinary. Suddenly, his anxiety and fear disappeared. He felt profoundly loved by God. Three days later, however, the suffering returned. Rather than seeing this as abandonment, Colin came to understand that God's mercy doesn't always mean removing our crosses. Sometimes, it means giving us the grace to carry them. His experiences have since helped him accompany others struggling with similar challenges. Colin encourages Catholics to encounter God's mercy through the Mass, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Divine Mercy devotion. His message is especially comforting for anyone who feels unworthy or overwhelmed: You don't have to earn God's love. You can simply receive it. As Colin reminds us, “He wants us to enjoy His presence, to be loved by Him.” The best way to listen to the 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 Anxiety Takes Over, Divine Mercy Offers Hope (The Mark Swartzberg Show)

  6. 2d ago

    Finding Christ Behind Bars (The Patrick Madrid Show)

    Can God bring healing from a broken marriage, years of imprisonment, and deep regret? One caller's testimony on The Patrick Madrid Show reminds us that even our greatest suffering can become a path back to Christ. Mike from Pittsburgh called Patrick Madrid after spending years listening to Relevant Radio while incarcerated. Now living in a halfway house, he shared the heartbreak of losing his marriage of 36 years and having no contact with his three adult children. Mike initially questioned whether his former wife's romantic involvement during their annulment process constituted adultery. Patrick explained that the Church presumes a marriage valid until a declaration of nullity is granted. However, he gently encouraged Mike not to dwell on circumstances he couldn't verify or control. Instead, Patrick invited him to focus on his own spiritual healing. Mike acknowledged his responsibility for the pain his family experienced. Despite their estrangement, he continues praying fervently for their return to the Catholic Faith. Patrick pointed to Romans 6:23, explaining how sin can destroy marriages, families, and relationships. Yet suffering, when united to Christ, can become purifying. Mike revealed that prayer has sustained him throughout his imprisonment since 2015. "It's through our Lord and prayer that's got me through every day," he shared. Although he admitted having strayed severely from his faith, Mike described returning to Christ in a profound way. His testimony reminds us that no matter how far we've fallen, God's mercy invites us to begin again. The best way to listen to the 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.

    Finding Christ Behind Bars (The Patrick Madrid Show)

  7. 2d ago

    Can You Help a Loved One Get to Heaven? (Trending with Timmerie)

    What if your daily prayers, sacrifices, and time spent with Jesus could help a loved one who has passed away? On Trending with Timmerie, Timmerie speaks with Dr. Philip Chavez, founder of The Men's Academy, about the powerful gift of plenary indulgences and how they can transform our spiritual lives. Dr. Chavez explains that an indulgence remits the temporal punishment remaining after sins have been forgiven. A plenary indulgence removes all such punishment and can be offered for a soul in purgatory. For Dr. Chavez, this practice has become a daily mission. He imagines helping a suffering soul reach Heaven, motivating him to attend Mass, spend time in Adoration, and grow closer to Christ. But how can Catholics obtain a plenary indulgence? Dr. Chavez outlines the Church's requirements: sacramental confession, reception of Holy Communion, prayer for the pope's intentions, and complete detachment from all sin, including venial sin. Catholics must also perform an indulgenced work, such as spending 30 minutes in Eucharistic Adoration, reading Sacred Scripture for 30 minutes, praying the Stations of the Cross, or reciting the Rosary under the prescribed conditions. Timmerie shares how his devotion became deeply personal after the deaths of her grandparents. After their passing, Dr. Chavez offered indulgences for them, leaving Timmerie's family profoundly touched. One of her aunts, who had lost her son tragically, wanted to know how she could do the same. Beyond helping the faithful departed, Dr. Chavez believes this practice transforms everyday suffering into an opportunity for holiness. "Make everything you do a sacrifice," he says, recalling Our Lady's message at Fatima. Whether facing inconvenience, sorrow, or ordinary frustrations, Catholics can unite their sacrifices to Christ's perfect sacrifice and offer them for others. The best way to listen to the 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.

    Can You Help a Loved One Get to Heaven? (Trending with Timmerie)

  8. 2d ago

    The Cold War: A Battle for Freedom and Faith (The Drew Mariani Show)

    What happens when a government tries to erase God from society? On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew welcomes University of Dallas historian Dr. Susan Hanssen to revisit the Cold War, a period when the struggle between communism and the west shaped nations, threatened religious freedom, and brought the world dangerously close to nuclear war. Dr. Hanssen begins with the remarkable story of Hungarian Cistercian monks who fled their homeland after Soviet forces crushed the 1956 Hungarian uprising. Finding refuge in Texas, they helped establish the University of Dallas, where their Catholic legacy continues today. Their story serves as a powerful reminder of the courage required to preserve faith under persecution. But Hungary was only one chapter in a much larger struggle. Throughout the 1960s, communist regimes continued suppressing freedom across the globe. In Czechoslovakia, Soviet forces crushed the Prague Spring, ending a brief period of political reform. In China, Mao Zedong's government punished citizens who dared to criticize communist rule. Meanwhile, Americans faced their own terrifying reality during the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the threat of nuclear war brought the Cold War frighteningly close to home. For Dr. Hanssen, these events reveal something deeper than political rivalry. The Cold War represented a fundamental conflict between atheistic communism, which rejected humanity's supernatural destiny, and a Christian understanding of the human person as possessing freedom, dignity, and an eternal purpose. Her message is a timely reminder that history isn't simply about remembering the past. It's about recognizing the importance of defending faith, freedom, and human dignity in our own time. The best way to listen to the 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 Cold War: A Battle for Freedom and Faith (The Drew Mariani Show)
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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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    Relevant Radio
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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