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

Mary Pat Gallagher joins guest host Brooke Taylor to share the astonishing story of her son, Baby Brian; whose incorrupt body, discovered nearly 40 years after his passing, is offering a powerful witness to the sanctity of every life. Br. Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap., leads us on a mystical retreat into the heart of Christ. Resources: Baby Brian https://www.babybrian.org/

Timmerie shares a sense of awe and joy at the incredible increase in Catholic conversions happening globally... especially in places like France, the U.S., and the U.K. We’re talking up to 70% increases in some dioceses! The Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas had a whopping 72% jump in conversions from 2023 to 2024. Most of these new Catholics are Gen Z and millennials. Yep... young adults in their 20s and 30s are filling the pews and receiving the sacraments like never before. Why the Shift? Culture, COVID, and the Call of Beauty Timmerie mentions interviews from The New York Post, where recent converts shared what drew them to the Church. Themes like: -A deep dissatisfaction with the "feel-good" culture of non-denominational churches -A hunger for reverence, beauty, and structure, especially found in the Mass and its ancient tradition -The disorienting chaos of the world during the pandemic, which made people pause and re-examine their faith. Take Sydney Johnson, a 30-year-old from California. The hustle culture had her burned out. During COVID, she slowed down, turned to prayer, and was captivated by the depth and order of the Catholic tradition. Same for Adrian Lawson, also 30, who struggled with mental health until the Rosary and Catholic community gave him a new lease on life. He said, "Since I started praying the Rosary and converted, I haven't had any of those issues." Lost in the World, Found in the Church A New York priest, Fr. Raymond La Grange, echoed a powerful point: young people are realizing the world can't give them what they're looking for. Everything is arbitrary, and that’s exhausting. They crave something solid, something with order, and they want something real. The Movement Goes Global And it’s not just the U.S. In France, over 10,000 adults converted this Easter alone, a 45% increase... with nearly half aged 18 to 25. Another 7,400 teenagers received the sacraments, up 33%. In the U.K., 41% of young adult churchgoers are now Catholic, compared to just half that being Anglican. Timmerie even heard from French priests and sisters, many from the Community of St. John, who said some conversions are even coming secretly from Islam, with people risking everything to follow Christ. The sisters emphasized that, even in secular and anti-religious environments, God is still calling hearts, and people are responding. Evangelization Is Working... And We’re All Part of It A French sister told Timmere that this surge is happening because people are evangelizing boldly: sharing the Gospel, standing for truth, inviting others into the Church. That’s our mission too. People are yearning for something more... something whole, transcendent, and healing. The Catholic Church offers exactly that.

Gentlemen’s Hour: Jim O’Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, answers: Is porn an addiction? (2:26) and how do you stop looking at porn? (19:33) Why can’t an infertile couple have sex outside of marriage? (40:47) Physical and mental health: why we should be physically and spiritually agile, robust, nimble, and able (45:11) Resources mentioned : Helping end porn use and addiction https://integrityrestored.com/ Covenant Eyes Filtration software https://www.covenanteyes.com/ Bloom for Catholic Women – Betrayal trauma support https://www.bloomforcatholicwomen.com/ Betrayal trauma – episode on healing https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/betrayal-trauma-cheating-adam-levine-behati-prinsl Find a Catholic Therapist https://www.catholictherapists.com/

Paul Sanfrancesco joins guest host Brooke Taylor to share how social media and AI are reshaping our kids psychologically and morally. Joseph Pearce reveals how beauty led him from hatred to hope and ultimately, to conversion to the Catholic faith. Patrick O’Hearn, author of Parents of the Saints, joins us on the eve of the feast of St. Josemaría Escrivá to reflect on the deep faith of the saint’s parents and what today’s families can learn from their witness. Paul's website https://psanfran.wordpress.com/ Joseph’s website https://jpearce.co/ Patrick’s website https://patrickrohearn.com/

How much should you do medically to try to have babies when you’ve faced multiple miscarriages or are facing infertility? What does it mean to be open to life as the Church calls us to when bringing life into this world can be so challenging? (0:49) Finding our identity in spiritual motherhood (23:03). What is spiritual warfare? Am I experiencing it? (40:11) Resources mentioned: Fertility care NaPro https://fertilitycare.org/find-a-mc NaPro Telemedicine https://naturalwomanhood.org/find-a-doctor/telehealth/ Conversations with Dr. Susan Caldwell https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=susan+caldwell Episode on what’s wrong with IVF https://relevantradio.com/2024/03/her-ivf-story/ Episode on why Surrogacy is bad for mom and baby https://relevantradio.com/2024/01/psychiatric-drugs-for-children/ St. Edith Stein, The Saints Podcast Episode 1: Edith Stein: Episode One · Ep: 96 · The Saints (themerrybeggars.com)

Guest Host Brooke Taylor is joined by Dr. Jordan Wales to talk about the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (3:41) and then Brooke Dail analyzes the Israel/Iran Ceasefire (24:49) and lastly, Ed Clancy from Aid to the Church in Needs talks about the persecuted Church. (42:00) Resources: Aid to the Church in Need: https://www.churchinneed.org/

Eucharistic Adoration as a devotion with Sister Tina Alfieri, a hermit/therapist/addiction specialist on Trending with Timmerie. (1:46) Is drinking daily an addiction? (13:47) The Eucharist as spiritual nourishment. (26:03) Why is motherhood so hard? (43:48) Resources mentioned: Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/ Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/ Contact Sister Tina tmalfieri@yahoo.com

Timmere and Catholic parenting coach Catherine Johnson just hit it out of the park with this episode of Trending. If you’re a Catholic mom (or know one!) feeling like you’re barely holding it together, this conversation will feel like a giant, grace-filled exhale. You can listen to the entire episode here! "Catholic mom guilt" is that feeling of never doing enough, especially when we’re comparing ourselves to other moms. But here’s the thing: a lot of us don’t even realize we’re carrying this guilt until it’s quietly wrecking our peace. It’s sneaky. Like spiritual glitter. Compare & Despair: The Catholic Edition Ever see another mom totally crushing it and then suddenly find yourself spiraling into thoughts like: "I don’t pray enough." "My kids don’t know the St. Michael Prayer by heart!" "I forgot to make Zeppole for St. Joseph’s Day... again." You’re probably not called to 6am Angelus with toddlers if you’re 39 weeks pregnant and haven’t slept. And that’s okay. Guilt vs. Conviction: How to Tell the Difference Timmere and Catherine get into a super helpful distinction: Healthy guilt = the Holy Spirit nudging you toward holiness, like "you snapped at your kids, go apologize and confess." Toxic guilt = inner condemnation, "You’re the worst Catholic mom ever, how dare you skip that novena?" If your inner voice sounds more like a bully than Jesus, it’s not from God. When Mom Guilt Turns into Mom Condemnation Another nugget: If you catch yourself being a little judgy toward the moms who are “doing all the things” ... that might actually be your own mom guilt, just wearing a mask. Time to flip the script and get curious: What is it about that other mom’s life that’s triggering something in me? Is it something I admire but am not ready for? Or something that’s just... not my calling? Authenticity Over Perfection Timmere reminds us: your domestic church doesn’t need to look like everyone else’s.Take the things that inspire you and make them your own. Some moms wake up their kids with a bell and pray the Angelus. That’s beautiful. Others pray a morning Hail Mary while surviving the cereal chaos. Also, beautiful. And that “perfect mom” you see on social media? She’s struggling too. Promise. Timmere admitted to losing her patience recently; she apologized to her kids, and later her 4-year-old apologized back. Modeling mercy is one of the most powerful ways we can teach the faith. Let them see you mess up. Let them see you get back up. Practical Takeaways for Catholic Moms Catherine shares two golden nuggets: Learn how the Lord speaks to you: When you can tell His voice from the world’s noise, parenting becomes way more peaceful. Learn to receive mercy: God is gentler with you than you are. Let that sink in. And finally: instead of chasing someone else’s Catholic parenting blueprint, ask: “Lord, how do YOU want me to raise these little saints?” You're Not Called to Be Her. You're Called to Be YOU. This episode was a giant permission slip to drop the guilt, laugh a little, and lean into the grace. You're doing better than you think.

Michelle Piccolo joins guest host Brooke Taylor on Trending with Timmerie. Michelle is one of only four women in Detroit’s history to be consecrated as a virgin living in the world. She shares her story. Fr. Joseph Tuscan, National Director of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, joins Brooke to share the rich history of this centuries-old movement; its connection to St. Zelie Martin, and how it continues to strengthen Catholic families today. Resources: Confraternity of Christian Mothers https://www.christianmothers.org/

Devin Schadt joins Trending with Timmerie: Why do men need their wives to be beautiful? (4:09) What sort of effort and expectations should women have to be beautiful for their husbands? (26:33) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Doug Hinderer on: What is your spouse's greatest fear and need? How do you meet them and heal them? (41:21) Resources mentioned: Fathers of St. Joseph https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Doug’s Website https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Kitrael Chin joins guest host Brooke Taylor sharing the profound impact of performing at the 2025 Jubilee of Persons with Disabilities at the Vatican. Elizabeth Wellendorf is an American nurse dedicating her life to serving disabled children at an orphanage in Bethlehem. Her mother Christina shares about her great work.

Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski joins guest host Brooke Taylor discussing New Age spirituality and shares how the Catholic faith offers a true path to healing; Melody Lyons joins Brooke unpacking Catholic alternatives to yoga.

As we gear up for Father’s Day, guest host Cale Clarke asks listeners for the best advice their dads ever gave them. Plus: Trinity Sunday shows God IS a family. And: a different kind of “church pews” at Oakmont’s U.S. Open.

Guest host Brooke Taylor is joined by her guest John Sablan who shares his journey from abuse, gang life, and spiritual sloth to becoming a "man on fire" for Christ. John Clark joins Brooke to discuss his book God’s Wounds: The Remarkable Truth of Those Who Bore the Signs of Christ’s Passion, which explores the miraculous phenomenon of the stigmata, Christ’s wounds appearing on ordinary believers. Resources: John Sablan’s website https://www.johnsablan.com/ God's Wounds - The Remarkable Truth of Those Who Bore the Signs of Christ's Passion https://www.amazon.com/Wounds-Remarkable-Truth-Christs-Passion/dp/1683573846

Scientific and historical proofs for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ – The Shroud of Turin and the Sudarium of Oviedo unpacked with Father Robert Spitzer on Trending with Timmerie. (0:50) Eucharistic Miracles and their consistency with the burial cloths of Christ. (26:00) Overcoming the strategy to forget God. (41:19) Resources mentioned: https://www.magiscenter.com/ https://www.magiscenter.com/blog/the-shroud-turin-science The 4 Levels of Happiness https://store.magiscenter.com/products/four-levels-of-happiness-your-path-to-personal-flourishing

Kevin Wells joins guest host Brooke Taylor discussing today's moral collapse and the biggest challenges facing Catholic youth and families. Resources: Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney https://scepterpublishers.org/products/preorder-coached-by-the-cure?srsltid=AfmBOoqpqcC5CvVsOL03rZS4U56aY_Wo6c3T0J_tFNfMAx7PbsT3DRIw&variant=45397530116273

How to increase your testosterone with international health and fitness guru Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump. (3:02) Sal shares 3 skills dads need to have (19:55) and answers questions about cutting your last bit of weight, cardio, low energy and motivation to exercise, and the carnivore diet. (33:37) Kindness and gentleness: 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit series (43:33) Resources mentioned: Sal Di Stefano – Mind Pump https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/ Book: The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body—in Only 60 Minutes a Week https://theresistancetrainingrevolution.com/ Book The Boy Crisis https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-boy-crisis/ Feminism Detox: https://relevantradio.com/2024/03/individualism-feminism/ https://relevantradio.com/2024/05/feminism-detox-with-a-former-feminist-now-nun/

So, get this... Timmerie shares that Pope Leo has had an excellent workout routine. His trainer had no idea this humble, smiley, modest guy showing up a few times a week was even a Cardinal, let alone about to become the Pope. This whole situation made Timmerie pause and ask: “Am I taking care of my body?” “Are you?” We’re Body and Soul. God didn’t just make us spiritual beings; He made us embodied souls. The Pillars of Self-Care (According to Timmerie) She breaks it down to four non-negotiables for basic human thriving, backed by science and super doable: Sleep Get eight hours a night. Hormones and brain function need it. Food = Fuel Start tracking protein. Your ideal body weight = your daily protein grams. E.g., goal weight: 150 lbs → eat 150g protein/day. This curbs hangry-snacking and helps you feel full, stable, and energized. Sunlight Aim for 15–30 mins of sun a day, even if it’s just working on your laptop outside. Sun helps with vitamin D, sleep cycles, stress, and mood. Exercise Pope Leo did it 2–3x/week (before becoming the Pope). You can too. Minimum goal: 30 mins, 3x/week. Ideal: Something daily, even if it’s just 15 minutes. Whether it's walking, dancing, lifting random Amazon gear you forgot you owned, or following some quirky YouTube routine; you don’t need a gym membership. You just need a plan. Spiritual Mic Drop from Timmerie: "God created our bodies. He knows what they need. So, let’s stop starving them of sleep, nutrition, light, and movement... and start treating them like the temples they are." And hey... next time you’re exercising, maybe offer it up for the Pope. He’s probably doing the same. Want more life-giving Catholic content? Check out Relevant Radio +. There's no cost, it's ad-free, and it's streaming everything from the Daily Mass to the Rosary. Available on Smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV & more!

Can a virtuous person succeed in corporate America without losing their soul? Guest host Cale Clarke talks with Dr. Mike Ryall about the new generation of business leaders aiming to do just that. Plus: a Catholic tribute to the heroes of D-Day. Resources: Artificial Intelligence and Real Humanity https://relevantradio.com/2024/04/artificial-intelligence-and-real-humanity/ Managing the Good Life https://ethicspress.com/products/managing-the-good-life

Timmerie is talking about a trend that’s turning heads and raising eyebrows: Gen Z gals (we’re talking late teens to late 20s) dating men decades older. It’s Not Just About the Money (But Also… Kinda) Timmerie sits down with Jim O’Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, to unpack this cultural phenomenon. It’s complicated. Here’s what they think might be at play: -Some Gen Z women don’t want to hustle. Burnout is real. Years of soccer practices, AP classes, and pressure to achieve has left them ready to say: “Sir, take me to a restaurant and pay for the charcuterie.” -The financial comfort older men bring isn’t the only thing, but it’s definitely part of the attraction. Free dinners? Vacations? Yeah, that helps. Emotional Stability One of Jim’s friends is dating a woman 25+ years younger, and when asked why, she said: “He’s emotionally stable. He does what he says he’s going to do. He makes plans.” Older men, in many cases, are less glued to their phones, actually know how to have a conversation, and don’t ghost when life gets slightly inconvenient. Some Gen Z guys, meanwhile, are struggling with timidity, fear of real-life interaction, and a failure to launch. Daddy Issues or Dating Wisdom? Let’s be honest... there’s some truth to the idea that some of these girls are looking for a father figure. Not in a weird way, but in a “I never saw a man treat women with respect so I’m craving that” kind of way. But Timmerie and Jim caution us: it’s not all sweet. With big age gaps come: -Power imbalances -Life-stage mismatches (think: he’s planning retirement and she’s picking out throw pillows from the store) -Cultural confusion (she doesn’t know his music, his political history, or what dial-up internet was) The Spiritual Dimension Let’s not forget... spiritual mentorship is key here. These young women are often searching for good men, virtue, and leadership. And those are beautiful desires! But they don’t always need to be fulfilled through dating. Timmerie suggests: -Healing and discernment in friendship and faith -Mentorship from mature men and women (not romantic!) -And yes, a reminder that Jesus is the true Bridegroom

Catholic Parenting Coach Catherine Johnson on Catholic “mom guilt”. (2:09) Forgiveness and apology in parenting. (18:45) Parenting hacks – Answering questions on: Helping kids under 5 through Mass and what to do when your parent says “"You should parent this way, as that's what I did. " (29:16) Catholic married man battling same sex attraction. (42:28) Plan a daycation! (46:47) Resources mentioned : Catherine Johnson’s website https://cjjcoaching.com/ https://catholicfamilycrate.com/ Little Rose Shop Busy Books for Mass: https://thelittleroseshop.com/products/catholic-mass-quiet-book A Missal for Toddlers: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/a-missal-for-toddlers/13893015/item/28293873/ My First Interactive Mass Book: https://shop.catholicsupply.com/my-first-interactive-mass-book-hc.aspx

What complications can occur from an abortion? Are there common ones? Obstetrician Dr. Ingrid Skop explains abortion complications (2:47) and analyzes her new peer-reviewed study addressing the crisis in the emergency room during the aftermath of chemical abortion. (19:20) Pope Leo’s message to families. (42:12) Resources mentioned : America’s #1 source for science, data, and medical research on the value of human life: Charlotte Lozier Institute https://lozierinstitute.org/ More episodes with Dr. Ingrid Skop https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=ingrid Complications: Abortion's Impact on Women https://www.amazon.com/Complications-Abortions-Impact-Angela-Lanfranchi/dp/0920453368 Abortion Pill Reversal https://abortionpillreversal.com/ Post-abortion healing: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/

Timmerie just went there in this episode of Trending with Timmerie. She takes you into the world of Botox, plastic surgery, and our sometimes-awkward relationship with the mirror… and she does it with reverence and realism. Wait, Baby Botox is a Thing?! Yes. Yes, it is. And it's popular with teens and 20-somethings. Baby Botox = smaller doses of Botox to “start early” and prevent wrinkles. It’s now basically a rite of passage for some young adults… which is sad. What’s Really Behind the Needle? Timmerie challenges us to ask the why: -Why are we doing this? -Why do we feel not enough? -Why is our value so tied to how we look? She connects it to something deeper: the rise of body dysmorphia and our cultural obsession with changing what God already made good. Botox and surgeries don’t fix the real issue. Celebrity Regrets Tons of stars are now regretting their cosmetic tweaks: -Cameron Diaz: “I’d rather see my face aging than one that doesn’t belong to me.” -Kylie Jenner: Started procedures at 19, now says she hopes her daughter doesn’t. -Ariana Grande: Quit Botox/fillers because it felt like hiding. The wisdom from these women: Aging gracefully isn’t shameful. It’s authentic. Even Kids Aren’t Safe from the Pressure Brace yourself: Someone actually told Timmerie she should teach her little daughter not to be so expressive... because of future wrinkles. If that’s not a sign that our culture needs prayer, what is? Botox ≠ Harmless Think Botox is NBD? Think again. Timmerie points out: -Long-term use paralyzes muscles. -Some users are developing autoimmune issues and allergic reactions. -And yes; it’s a literal toxin being injected into your face. What the Church Says: Beauty, Body, and Limits She pulls in wisdom from the USCCB's 2023 doctrinal note on the moral limits of tech and bodily manipulation. Key truths: Our bodies are good. Treating them like something we can endlessly “fix” or “upgrade” breaks down that truth. We’re body and soul, made in God's image... and messing with that order has spiritual consequences. So, Where Do We Go From Here? Here’s Timmerie’s loving (but bold) call to action: -Reclaim body literacy; know and understand your body. -Celebrate natural aging; your laugh lines are signs of joy! -Talk to your kids about where their worth comes from. -Root your identity in God, not filters and fillers. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, even if your face moves when you laugh. You don’t need injections to be beautiful. You need to see yourself the way God does. And that, friend, doesn’t come in a syringe. This episode is for anyone who’s ever looked in the mirror and sighed. You’re not alone. But let’s not let the world define beauty; let’s let the Creator do that. Wrinkles are not the enemy. Lies about our worth are.

Treating PCOS naturally – metabolic disease based on blood sugar dysregulation. Triple board certified OBGYN & Functional medicine Dr. Tabatha Barber joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:32) Dr. Barber answers a question: how to prepare best for having another baby after pituitary gland complications with the last baby, and now a miscarriage? (26:55) How gut health affects pelvic health — endometriosis, fibroids, and fertility. Getting to the root cause. (34:02) Resources mentioned : https://drtabatha.com/ Book: Fast to Faith https://amzn.to/41Fj3G4 Intermittent Fasting Guide: https://fasttofaith.com/intermittent-fasting-guide/# Previous episode with Dr. Tabitha Barber https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/fasting-health-benefits-faith

Leaving Pride Behind – more people who are ex gay than gay in the US and UK. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:48) No one is born gay – the damaging policies behind the born gay myth. (18:35) Simple parenting hack to keep kids safe amid growing concern of misaligning values and sexual exposure. (33:40) Am I taking basic care of my body? Pope Leo’s personal trainer. (44:57) Resources mentioned : Leaving Pride Behind: https://39617564.hs-sites.com/en/fighting-to-leave-pride-behind https://ruthinstitute.org/ Study – No one is born gay. There is no gay gene https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aat7693 Reintegrative Therapy https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/ Leaving Pride Behind Testimonies: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi2OoPf_APuYNjW5reXMcMCNFd4v_ksP Advice to parents of LGBTQ Children Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi2OoPf_APu5qIvFpqlppaYPWfPWOM-D “Love & Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village”: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Economics-Takes-Family-Village/dp/0981605915 Devotion to the Precious Blood: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/devotion-to-the-precious-blood/? Pope’s personal trainer https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ5JiKBv3nV/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Guest host Cale Clarke looks up and asks, “Why did Jesus ascend into Heaven?” Plus: speaking of going “Up, up, and away”, a new Superman movie hits theaters this summer. Is he a Christ figure?

Detaching from toxic people. Devin Schadt joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:16) Men – is family life more than providing for your family? (33:48) Adriana Smyth – Georgia woman who is brain dead kept alive while pregnant with son Chance. (42:32) Resources mentioned : Fathers of St. Joseph: https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804 The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur: The Woman Whose Goodness Changed Her Husband From Atheist to Priest https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-secret-diary-of-elisabeth-leseur/?srsltid=AfmBOoq3aZoKFXoMdowe1uKAGumOm5U8vyTo9qSOxE5X_NFJgmLyS6w4 Catholic Therapists: https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapists: https://cpa.ce21.com/directory Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf

How the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and the Church compares to the leadership of business or family. Father Nathan Cromly from the Saint John Leadership Institute joins Trending with Timmerie. (1:15) What’s a Catholic response to failed leaders? (from parents to bosses) (19:10) Regretting plastic surgery & the growing trend of baby Botox for teens and twenty year olds and how it ties into body dysmorphia and transgenderism. (33:03) Resources mentioned : https://www.saintjohninstitute.org/ Video Planned Parenthood transitioning children with hormoneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfoZCtbvdhMBook: The Happy Girl's Guide to Being Whole: What You Never Knew About Your Natural Body https://amzn.to/4kftXJd

Timmerie is all in on our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV... and not just because he’s the first American Pope (though whoa, how cool is that?!). This episode of Trending with Timmerie feels like a heart-to-heart over coffee and YouTube reels, as she unpacks Pope Leo’s first homily and what it means for you and me. Here’s what you need to know A Pope Who Gets It Timmerie kicks off by sharing her joy, and honestly, her giddiness about Pope Leo. Her four-year-old is already obsessed (“He’s so cute!”), and it’s contagious. Timmerie talks about the homily from his inauguration Mass and what it reveals about his vision as our spiritual papa. Pope Leo’s Big Theme: Holiness Through Sacrificial Love Pope Leo is setting the tone: he’s calling us to holiness... not by climbing a ladder of success or checking off boxes, but by sacrificial love. That’s the kind of love Christ modeled, and it's the love Peter was called into. Guess what?! You and I are called into it too. Love + Unity = The Mission Quoting St. Augustine, Pope Leo reminds us that our hearts are restless until they rest in God. We were made for Divine Love. That restlessness we feel is a hunger for the sacrificial, unshakable love of Christ. Pope Leo connects this to Peter's calling: to be a fisher of men, pulling souls from “the waters of evil and death.” This is a battle cry. Pope Leo wants to rescue souls (our souls) by anchoring us in God’s unshakable love. St. Peter's Call Is Our Call The homily goes into that famous post-Resurrection moment when Jesus asks Peter three times: “Do you love me?” Here’s the twist: -Jesus uses the Greek word for sacrificial love. -Peter responds with the Greek word for friendly love. It's awkward... but deeply human. Jesus is inviting Peter into deeper love, total self-giving love. Eventually, Peter gets it. He dies upside-down on a cross because he felt unworthy to die like Christ. That’s love. That’s leadership. The Church’s Call: Not Just “Nice,” but Holy Pope Leo quotes St. Augustine again to say the Church isn’t just a group of people who “get along.” It’s people who are radically united in loving their neighbor sacrificially: no fluff, no half-measures. So, Pope Leo’s message is to stop playing Church. Let’s be the Church. Takeaway from Timmerie: Pray for Pope Leo. Read his homilies. And most of all, join him in this mission. The path to holiness isn’t glamorous, but it’s epic. And now we’ve got a Holy Father who’s not just talking the talk; he’s walking with us every step. So… ready to be a fisher of souls with the Pope?

Personalization of porn with Only Fans and AI virtual companions. Jim O’Day executive director of Integrity Restored joins Trending with Timmerie. (1:49) Gen z females turning to old men for relationships. Why? (23:32) Motherhood changes Actress Jennifer Lawrence's life and reminds us of the need to rekindle tenderness in women. (42:25) Resources mentioned : https://integrityrestored.com/ Former top earning porn star and producer shares with Timmerie https://relevantradio.com/2024/09/adult-entertainer-to-catholic-convert-interview/ Good Pictures, Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Pictures-Bad-Porn-Proofing-Todays/dp/0615927335

Timmerie sits down with Katy Faust, the fierce, truth-telling founder of Them Before Us, to talk about something that should be obvious but somehow isn’t anymore: why kids need their mom and their dad. The Truth Your 4-Year-Old Already Gets Timmerie kicks things off with a conversation she had with her 4-year-old daughter, who declared (with all the sass and certainty only a preschooler can muster): t’s not true. They’re lying. Kids need a mommy and a daddy.” Out of the mouths of babes. In a world where everything is questioned (including whether moms and dads are interchangeable), this little girl sees reality clearly... and so does Katy Faust. The Cultural Crisis: When Kids Are the Casualties Katy explains how our culture has flipped the script. Instead of asking what children need, we now ask what adults want and then use kids to fulfill it. She explains why this is a major problem: Kids Have a Right to Their Mom and Dad Not just “a” mom or “a” dad... their biological parents. They’re the ones wired to love and protect that child in a uniquely fierce, sacrificial way. Adoption, Katy says (as an adoptive mom herself), is a loving response to tragedy, not a model for how we should design families from the start. Biological Identity = Personal Identity Children deeply need to know: "Whose am I?" When kids are cut off from their origins: via IVF, surrogacy, anonymous sperm donors, it fractures their sense of self. Gender Balance Isn't Optional. It’s Essential. Men father. Women mother. They do it differently. That’s a gift, not a glitch.Two dads, two moms, or three poly-partners can't replicate the complementarity of a mom and a dad. And when we pretend otherwise, kids pay the price... often through confusion, identity struggles, or even increased risk of abuse. Where the Battle’s Fiercest Katy doesn’t mince words. The two biggest cultural flashpoints where kids are denied a mom and dad: -Gay marriage made moms and dads legally optional. -Reproductive technologies intentionally separate kids from their biological parents in the name of adult “choice.” Real love puts kids first. Love = Sacrifice As Catholics, we believe children are a gift, not a right. And that means saying a loving no to practices that intentionally deprive them of their parents, even if it’s uncomfortable or unpopular. Want more? Check out Katy's book, "Them Before Us". It’s a total eye-opener, and it's a call to put children’s rights before adult desires. Kids need a mom and dad. And guess what? Even your preschooler knows it.

Catholic parenting coach Catherine Johnson joins Trending with Timmerie on how to help angry parents to parent more calmly. (1:47) Navigating toddlers who don’t listen and discipline better. (20:18) 1 in 10 women age 18-24 are on Only Fans and 1/2 of US men. (36:00) Will Planned Parenthood be defunded? Take action – house passes bill to defund. (46:42) Resources mentioned : Catherine Johnson’s website https://cjjcoaching.com/ Episodes with Bree Solstad – former adult entertainer https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=Bree+Solstad Magdala Ministries – sexual addiction healing for women https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Defund Planned Parenthood – Students for Life has asked us ask our U.S. Senators to vote on the House bill as is! Call them TODAY!! “Pass the budget bill to defund Planned Parenthood” Leader Thune (SD): (202) 224-2321 Lisa Murkowski (AK): (202) 224-6665 Susan Collins (ME): (202) 224-2523 Dan Sullivan (AK): (202) 224-6501 Shelly Capito (WV): (202) 224-6472 Todd Young (IN): (202) 224-5623 Tim Scott (SC): (202) 224-6121 Joni Ernst (IA): (202) 223-3254 Josh Hawley (MO): (202) 224-6154 Ron Johnson (WI): (202) 224-5323 Thom Tillis (NC): (202) 224-6342 Rand Paul (KY): (202) 224-4343

How do you break generational trauma bonds? Social media is lit with everyone talking about “generational trauma”. How do you heal? Therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:28) Questions on healing generational trauma. (20:57) Navigating fertility struggles, miscarriage risk and difficult pregnancies while caring for littles. What is the primary role of the parent? (40:55) Resources mentioned : https://joesikorra.com/ Book Recommendation “Getting Past your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy”: https://www.emdr.com/product/getting-past-your-past-take-control-of-your-life-with-self-help-techniques-from-emdr-therapy/ Joe Sikorra’s Book “The Whole World is Going Crazy-But You Don’t Have to: Scriptural and Psychological Healing: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-World-Going-Crazy-But-Dont/dp/B0BXN9G4N7/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=joe+sikorra&qid=1678737084&sr=8-3 Catholic Psychotherapy List of therapists: https://cpa.ce21.com/directory Catholic Therapists: https://catholictherapists.com/

Wallet Win Catholic financial coaches Jonathan & Amanda Teixeira dive into the housing market and when to buy a new home on Trending with Timmerie. (2:09) What about a one-income family, how do you address that issue in terms of buying a home? (22:01) The most common question Catholic financial coaches receive – how do we drop down to a one income home and bring mom home? (33:59) Resources mentioned : https://walletwin.com/ Casti Connubi – Encyclical on Christian Marriage https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_19301231_casti-connubii.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1647565051866630&usg=AOvVaw0Q23g0i_XaOhIZCLPYn37v Complete My Joy – Apostolic Exhortation to Christian Spouses https://family.dphx.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-Complete-My-Joy-Apostolic-Exhortation-English.pdf

Pope Leo XIV’s powerful inauguration moments and prayer in English. (0:49) Former news reporter turned Catholic convert Meisha Johnson joins Trending with Timmerie sharing her mystical conversion experience. (6:29) Being a single Catholic mom after converting and introducing faith to her family. (34:15) Why birth control is poison. (43:04) Resources mentioned : Meisha Johnson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/meishapjohnson/ Why birth control is poison https://www.instagram.com/p/DJuQ8zOxYXr/?igsh=cXkxdnRkNzNwbHIy

Scientific and historical proofs for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ – The Shroud of Turin and the Sudarium of Oviedo unpacked with Father Robert Spitzer on Trending with Timmerie. (1:40) Eucharistic Miracles and their consistency with the burial cloths of Christ. (27:20) Papal Inauguration — Pope Leo’s homily reveals his mission and ours. (43:13) Resources mentioned : https://www.magiscenter.com/ https://www.magiscenter.com/blog/the-shroud-turin-science The 4 Levels of Happiness https://store.magiscenter.com/products/four-levels-of-happiness-your-path-to-personal-flourishing Pope Leo XIV embraces his oldest brother Louis Prevost in St. Peter’s Basilica following the inaugural Mass of the new papacy https://x.com/the_loopcast/status/1924092249333227557?s=46 Royals bow to and meet the pope https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJyyUxzSJJg/?igsh=b3YzNmw0cXR1NWFm

Leftover IVF baby embryo jewelry (0:40) Christian principles for thriving with artificial intelligence with guest Christopher M. Reilly on Trending with Timmerie. (27:27) Resources mentioned: Scandinavia research – couples likely to divorce after failed IVF attempt https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.12317/abstract;jsessionid=15C5E2D0FEEDCE75FDF9374F26F76BD3.f03t02 Infertility Episodes with Dr. Caldwell: https://relevantradio.com/?s=Susan+Caldwell Why Catholics should leave the WHO https://relevantradio.com/2025/01/why-catholics-should-leave-the-who/ NaPro Telemedicine https://naturalwomanhood.org/find-a-doctor/telehealth/ Shiloh - A Post-IVF Ministry https://www.shilohivf.com/about Emily Chapman – Healing when you can’t have children adoption? https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/healing-when-you-cant-have-children/ Christopher M. Reilly https://christophermreilly.com/ Contemporary Bioethics: Catholic Wisdom for a Confused Culture https://www.ncbcenter.org/store/contemporary-bioethics-catholic-wisdom-for-a-confused-culture

Meet the Guest: Dr. Susan Caldwell Dr. Caldwell is a NAPRO-trained women’s health and fertility specialist, former birth control prescriber, and cradle Catholic who didn’t always agree with Church teaching... until science (and some divine nudging) got her attention. This episode is full of important info, but please remember: This isn’t medical advice. Talk to a trusted physician (preferably one who respects your faith and your fertility!) before making any health decisions. The Big Shift: From Pill-Pusher to Pro-Woman Doc Dr. Caldwell shares her eye-opening journey: -Took the Pill herself for 10 years, thinking it was “just what women do” to pursue professional goals. -Prescribed it for years without question...until she started seeing patterns: breast cancer, strokes, blood clots in young women. -She realized the risks weren’t “one in a million” flukes. They were dangerously underplayed. -When she actually looked into the science and pathophysiology, it blew her mind and opened her heart to what the Catholic Church had been saying all along. The Risks Are Real (And They're Not "Just Catholic") Here’s why any woman should be concerned: 1. It’s a Group 1 Carcinogen That’s the same level as cigarettes and asbestos. We don’t call that “healthcare.” 2. Mental Health Meltdown Taking birth control while your brain is still developing (under 25) can cause permanent anxiety and depression. 3. Damaged Fertility Many women who delay pregnancy find out too late that birth control sabotaged their fertility. 4. It Can Kill Babies Many forms of contraception don’t just prevent pregnancy; they can act as abortifacients. Little lives lost without anyone knowing. It’s Not Just About Morality. It’s About Mercy. Dr. Caldwell stopped prescribing the Pill... not just because of Church teaching, but because she couldn't, in good conscience, ignore the science anymore.She even apologized to patients she’d previously prescribed it to. Was it scary? Oh yeah. Did some patients walk away? For sure. But many stayed, listened, and even came back later with more questions. Seeds planted. Real Talk: Women Deserve Better Timmerie and Dr. Caldwell passionately argue that: -Contraception is bad medicine. -Women are not being told the truth about their bodies. -It's not “just a Catholic issue.” It’s a human dignity and health issue. -There ARE life-affirming, science-based alternatives (like NFP and NAPRO) that actually support women’s health. Share the Truth. Start the Conversation. Because women deserve to know the full story... not just the easy one. Know someone who’s on the Pill “just because”? Share this episode. You might be the spark that leads them to real freedom.

Growing up with same sex stepparents. Katie Faust founder and president of Them Before Us joins Trending with Timmerie. (3:49) Why kids need their mom and dad. (17:24) Loosing hope in the modern culture – suicide pods. (27:38) Chemical abortion more dangerous than we realize. Defunding Planned Parenthood may be a reality but we need to take action. (41:44) Resources mentioned : Record number of babies killed by Planned Parenthood and dollars taken from taxpayers: https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/affirmation-for-the-unaffirmed

Record number of babies killed by Planned Parenthood and dollars taken from taxpayers. How do we make abortion unthinkable and unnecessary? (2:12) Emotional integrity.... Finding emotional virtue. Sister Tina Alfieri – hermit, therapist, and addiction specialist on Trending with Timmerie. (16:21) How to engage in self-affirmation as a Catholic vs secularly? (27:37) Artificial intelligence and Pope Leo XIV. (40:11) Resources mentioned : Bloom For Catholic Women https://www.bloomforcatholicwomen.com/

Matchmaker Cristina Pineda dives into The Golden Retriever boyfriend trend (2:42) and shares matchmaking success stories of people in their 40’s and 30’s. (18:01) Cristina takes dating questions on: dating someone with kids, new catholic dating site Candid Dating, and helping me overcome a superficial focus. (27:50) Our Lady of Fatima. The Angel of Peace: “Above all accept and endure with submission the suffering which the Lord will send you." (44:37) Resources mentioned : The Children of Fatima Episode https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/the-children-of-fatima

Timmerie just rocked this episode of Trending with a commentary on St. Peter’s wild rollercoaster of a spiritual journey: from face-palming mistakes to fearless faith. She kicks it off reminding us why the whole world, Catholic or not, keeps one eye on the Catholic Church: because God’s authority in His Church is undeniable, magnetic, and kind of a big deal. And with all eyes often on Rome, especially during a papal election, she turns ours to... Peter, the first Pope. He wasn’t born a saint. He struggled, and it’s the best news ever for us. Peter the Passionate (a.k.a. The Guy Who Told Jesus He Was Wrong... Oops) -Timmerie says that Peter was dramatic. Like, theatrical. -He told Jesus, “God forbid, you won’t suffer and die!” -Jesus responds: “Get behind me, Satan.” Yeah… not great. Here’s the key: Peter failed hard, but he kept coming back. Even after denying Jesus three times, he didn’t stay stuck in shame. He ran back to Christ... and so should we. “Here I Am, Lord…” (Even When I Mess Up) Timmerie reminds us: every time we sin, we deny Christ, just like Peter. What sets saints apart is what they do after they mess up. Peter models radical repentance, and that's a masterclass in holiness. Tip from Timmerie: Run to confession. RUN.