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

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

Trending with Timmerie on Relevant Radio brings timeless principles of Catholicism to trending thought and experience. Are you looking for relevant ways to bring together trending conversations and timeless principles? Here’s your opportunity to engage the culture head on with truth and Catholic faith.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Date like a Catholic

    Date coach and matchmaker Cristina Pineda shares Dating protocol “Do's and Don'ts for attracting a Spouse”. (2:56) Does the man have to be the provider? (25:55) Should you date and marry someone who comes from a divorced home? (34:38) What inspires people to convert to Catholicism or dive deeply into their faith? (42:23) Resources mentioned :  Matchmaking Website for our Guest Cristina Pineda:  https://www.matchmakercristinaconti.com/   Book Recommendation: “Love & Economics:  Why the Laissez-Faire Family Doesn’t Work”:  https://www.amazon.com/Love-Economics-Laissez-Faire-Family-Doesnt/dp/1890626295   Live Action Young Leaders Summit: https://web.cvent.com/event/80649af9-fe27-47a0-be68-d5480b1b19e9/summary   US Christianity Downturn Leveling, but Catholics Suffer Greatest Net Losses:  https://www.osvnews.com/pew-us-christianity-downturn-leveling-but-catholics-suffer-greatest-net-losses/

    52 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    How do you become resilient?

    How do you become resilient? Therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie. (5:43) Ask a therapist!  Joe answers questions on:  compulsive shopping, bad communication in marriage, for single men, what married couples can do for Lent, and overcoming anger. (26:42) Why liberal women are less satisfied and have a high rate of loneliness. (42:01) Resources mentioned :  https://joesikorra.com/   Joe Sikorra’s Book: “Defying Gravity: How Choosing Joy Lifted My Family From Death to Life”: https://ignatius.com/defying-gravity-dgrap/   Joe Sikorra’s Book: “The Whole World is Going Crazy – But you Don’t Have to”  https://amzn.to/3Wct7mS   Liberal women more likely to feel lonely: https://nypost.com/2025/02/14/lifestyle/new-poll-shows-liberal-women-the-most-unhappy-lonely/   Why are Liberal women less happy: https://ifstudies.org/blog/why-so-blue-liberal-women-are-less-happy-more-lonely-but-why

    51 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Work-Life Balance & Lucasfilm

    The show “Severance” – a striking take on work/life balance. Fr. Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss this and: (2:19) Producer Kathleen Kennedy steps down as President of Lucasfilm.  Why did she tank “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones”? (23:37) Practicing simplicity and custody of the eyes this Lent like St. Francis of Assisi (39:34) Resources mentioned :  Listen to more of Father Tim https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=grumbach    Father Nathan Cromly explains the ancient pre-Lent season https://relevantradio.com/2025/02/ivf-executive-order-the-real-facts-about-ivf/

    52 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    AI: Reason & Acedia

    What is the greatest risk of AI?  Dr. Christopher Reilly joins Trending with Timmerie discussing artificial intelligence. (2:08) Is AI like a human and able to reason? (25:04) Pope update. (40:54) Aunts and uncles play a primary role in a child’s life. (42:47) Resources mentioned :  Christopher M. Reilly https://christophermreilly.com/   AI and Sin: How Today’s Technology Motivates Evil https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/aiandsin/

    51 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Would you die for your faith?

    Would you die for your faith? How 70 Christians found beheaded in a church in DRC can inspire our Lenten sacrifices. (2:22) Pray for our Pope who is in critical condition. (18:33) Is it the right decision to break up with a boyfriend addicted to porn? (29:52) Rediscovering beauty. (43:13)   Resources mentioned:  The Saints Podcast https://relevantradio.com/tag/the-saints-podcast/   We have a Pope https://stpaulcenter.com/product/we-have-a-pope/?srsltid=AfmBOoqzkYC-5D1qpL-p1tLI0OU-Ppfy0DyEFodo-U84ch3caGGc39XO   Book: Peter, Apostle of Jesus https://amzn.to/4gVpJUW    Listen to actor Terry Crews’ story   https://www.radiotrending.com/255   Integrity Restored – recover from porn  https://integrityrestored.com/   Learn more about pornography – episodes with Jim O’Day https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=Jim+O%27Day

    51 min
  6. Even the New York Times Couldn’t Ignore This: Planned Parenthood Exposed (Special Podcast Highlight)

    FEB 22 · BONUS

    Even the New York Times Couldn’t Ignore This: Planned Parenthood Exposed (Special Podcast Highlight)

    Can you believe it? Even The New York Times: yep, that New York Times... published an investigation calling out Planned Parenthood’s shocking negligence and dark underbelly. In this episode of Trending, Timmerie chats with Dr. Ingrid Skop, an OB-GYN and VP at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, detailing this bombshell report.    Major Red Flags Revealed:   Botched Abortions: A woman in New York thought she had an abortion, only to give birth 12 weeks later to a baby who sadly passed away. She’s now suing.   Horrific Malpractice: Misplaced IUDs, failed procedures, and even birth control implants causing nerve damage.   Sickening Conditions: One clinic had a sewage leak so bad it made patients vomit.    Neglected Patients: Positive STD results never passed on, leading to untreated infections.   But... Where’s the Money Going?   $700M in taxpayer money.   $500M in private donations.   $90M in COVID loans.   Yet, clinics are underfunded, staff are poorly trained, and turnover rates hit 50% a year. The article makes it clear: Planned Parenthood isn’t about women's health; it’s about abortions and lobbying.    What’s the Real Choice?   Dr. Skop mentions that there are 3,000+ pregnancy resource centers across the U.S. offering free services: ultrasounds, counseling, material support, you name it. These centers are powered by people who actually care about women and their babies.   Timmerie and Dr. Skop emphasize this: Planned Parenthood markets "choice," but real choice means support, love, and options, not pressure and pain.   Bottom Line:   Even the NYT couldn’t sweep this under the rug. It’s time we help shine more light on the truth and support real women’s healthcare that values both moms and their babies.

    12 min

  7. FEB 22

    Finding Conviction

    Secularists Agree: the great global crisis is men opting out. Devin Schadt from The Fathers of St. Joseph joins Trending with Timmerie.  (1:20)  Secularists call for a code for men. (24:19) Give up your family for Lent. (41:31) Validating your wife: how to date your wife. (46:47) Resources mentioned :  Fathers of St. Joseph: https://fathersofstjoseph.org/   Vice President J.D. Vance discusses his faith and defends young men against ‘broken culture’:  https://catholicvote.org/vance-cpac-remarks-faith-young-men/   Harvard 80 year study on happiness and relationship: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/   Lent Book, Jesus’ Way https://fathersofstjoseph.org/product/jesus-way/

    51 min
  8. Why is IVF Bad for Women? (Special Podcast Highlight)

    FEB 21 · BONUS

    Why is IVF Bad for Women? (Special Podcast Highlight)

    Timmerie brings up a sensitive but crucial topic: why IVF isn’t the hopeful solution it’s often made out to be.    The Heart of the Issue:   Timmerie tells you about a real-life story: a Catholic couple who struggled with 10 years of infertility. They were tempted by IVF but chose to trust God's plan instead of using third-party reproductive tech. The good news is that they finally had a natural conception just months later!    But then came President Trump's executive order promoting wider access to IVF. His goal is more babies, stronger families. Noble intentions, right? But Timmerie hits pause and says, “Wait... there’s more to this.”    So, What’s the Big Problem with IVF?   Timmerie says that IVF isn’t just a “magic fix” for infertility. It carries serious risks and moral dilemmas:   High Failure Rate: 93% of embryos don’t survive the process. Yup, you read that right... only 3-7% result in a live birth. That’s a lot of tiny lives lost in the process.    Strain on Marriages: Studies (especially out of Scandinavia) show that 1 in 3 couples who go through IVF end up divorced:  even if the IVF was “successful.” The emotional toll is real.    Financial Burden: IVF isn’t cheap: think $12K-$25K per round. Most couples go through multiple rounds, racking up huge bills. Some end up in serious debt chasing that dream of a baby.    Ethical Dilemmas:   IVF often leads to practices like selective reduction (aka abortion) when many embryos implant or when some don’t meet desired health/genetic standards.    Women’s Health Risks: IVF puts intense strain on a woman’s body, especially if underlying health issues aren’t addressed.    A Better Way? Yes!   Instead of IVF, Timmerie suggests NAPRO Technology: a science-backed, Church-approved method that works with a woman’s body to restore fertility naturally.  It tackles root causes like:   Hormonal imbalances (progesterone)   Thyroid issues   Endometriosis   Poor egg/sperm quality   And even scar tissue from past health conditions   NAPRO is about healing the body and respecting God’s design for life.      Final Thoughts:   Timmerie’s not here to shame couples struggling with infertility; it’s heartbreaking and hard. But she urges us to ask:   💭 “Are we trusting God’s timing and design? Or are we playing God with life itself?”   She calls for prayer for President Trump and his administration, especially as he attempts to implement policies that expand IVF access, and she encourages families to look into ethical, life-affirming alternatives.    So, if you or someone you know is walking the painful road of infertility, there’s hope. There’s healing. And there’s a way forward that respects both life and love.

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