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Morning Air® with John Morales is an inspiring, informative, joyful, and family-friendly way to start your day! From breaking news and social issues to tips for business, parenting and family life, Morales and co-host Glen Lewerenz cover every topic from a balanced, Catholic perspective.
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Jul 28, 2023 • 50min
Birth Control Impact on Abortion/ Supporting Mothers
7/28/23 7am CT Hour - Dr. Michael New/ Jeannie French John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trumps classified document saga, heat and flood warnings throughout the United States, and disco. Dr. Michael New explains why the myth that birth control helps prevent unwanted pregnancy and therefore abortion is false. https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/again-over-the-counter-contraception-will-not-reduce-abortion-rates/ Jeannie French shares her story of starting Little Lamb Resale in Pittsburgh near Planned Parenthood to help women find support and choose life for their babies. https://www.littlelambresale.com/

Jul 27, 2023 • 12min
Proper Dress for Mass (Special Podcast Highlight)
<iframe src="https://omny.fm/shows/morning-air/proper-dress-for-mass-special-podcast-highlight/embed?style=artwork" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write" width="100%" height="180" frameborder="0" title="Proper Dress for Mass (Special Podcast Highlight)"></iframe> Do you sometimes get overwhelmed about what to wear to Mass? Do you wish that more people would dress up? You're not alone. In this interview, Glen and Father Scott Bogochnik talk about the growing concern of proper dress and behavior in church. They agree that the culture has become less formal over the years, and this informality has also affected church attire. But they emphasize that the issue goes beyond just clothing; it is about holiness and respecting one another. Father Bogochnik mentions the importance of the Ninth Commandment, which calls for respecting one's neighbor, and the virtue of temperance, which helps in ordering desires toward God and proper dignity. He highlights the need to protect the purity of heart and the mystery of the person by dressing modestly. You and your family can walk away with great advice in this segment!

Jul 27, 2023 • 50min
Prime Matters: Liturgy/ How To Make Time For Your Marriage
7/27/23 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Danielle Bean John, Glen and Sarah chat about Hunter Biden plea deal, US Women's Cup, and play What's That Sound? Monsignor shares how the liturgy is designed with an order that can order our relationships, time and life in many ways. https://primematters.com/foundations/church/liturgy-ordering-principle-life-believer Danielle shares why it's important to put time and effort into your marriage and lists the tips that can help you to do this as well. https://www.goodcatholic.com/podcast/202018-2/

Jul 27, 2023 • 51min
Mixing Church Politics and Hot Takes/ Sts. Martha, Mary & Lazarus
7/27/23 7am CT Hour - Marcel LeJeune/ Fr. James Kubicki John Glen and Sarah chat about Hunter Biden's plea being rejected by the court, Women's World Cup and play What's That Sound. Marcel shares his enthusiasm for the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis next year and how to handle reactions within the church about politics or something we don't agree with linked to the faith. https://catholicmissionarydisciples.com/news/the-toxic-mix Fr. Kubicki breaks down what we know about Sts. Martha, Mary and their brother Lazarus from scripture and tradition.

Jul 26, 2023 • 51min
Definition of Death/ Latest From Vatican/ Twitter Rebrand
7/26/23 6am CT Hour - Dr. Joseph Meaney/ Ashley Noronha/ Mark Mastroianni John and Sarah chat about overwhelming weather, lotto and Sarah's birthday. Dr. Meaney explains the proposed definition change of the word "death" and what that would men fr those who are brain damaged and potential organ donors. Ashley reports on Pope Francis' new podcast for youth, St. Peter's Basilica's new sound system, crazy weather in Italy and celebration for the Feast of St. James. Mark breaks down Elon Musk's history and what he is trying to do with changing the name and logo of Twitter to x.

Jul 26, 2023 • 51min
Importance of Grandparents/ Perils of Pride
7/26/26 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah talk weather, lotto, Catholic Night in baseball and Sarah's birthday. Fr. Marcel shares who Jesus' grandparents were and ways we can learn and grow from the relationship with our grandparents. Dave shares some of the many perils we can fall into with pride and some solutions to avoid this sin.

Jul 25, 2023 • 51min
St. James & the Camino/ Santiago: The Camino Within
7/25/23 6am CT Hour - Fr. John Gordon/ Erin Berghouse John, Glen and Sarah chat about the border wall in Texas' water, hot weather warnings and Jason Aldean's new song causing controversy. Fr. John shares his experience of going on the Camino de Santiago. Erin talks about the new documentary which follows people on the Camino and documents what they learned and experienced on the journey. https://thecaminomovie.com/

Jul 25, 2023 • 51min
10th Anniversary of You Are Loved/Getting Older
7/25/23 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer John, Glen and Sarah chat about Texas putting up a wall in the water to protect it's border, extreme heat and backlash from Jason Aldean's latest hit. Martha shares the story of the beginning of her ministry and the growth due to God's grace. Harry talks getting older in years and things changing in life but being confident that the faith will never change and neither will God. https://harrykraemer.org/2023/07/17/am-i-really-getting-older/

Jul 24, 2023 • 16min
When Jesus Doesn't Calm the Storm (Special Podcast Highlight)
<iframe src="https://omny.fm/shows/morning-air/when-jesus-doesnt-calm-the-storm-special-podcast-h/embed?style=artwork" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write" width="100%" height="180" frameborder="0" title="When Jesus Doesn't Calm the Storm (Special Podcast Highlight)"></iframe> When you are going through a difficult time, where do you turn? John Morales is joined by Gary Zimak, author of the best-selling book "When Your Days Are Dark, God is Still Good." They discuss the concept of Jesus not always calming storms in life and the possibility of finding peace amid difficult situations. Gary highlights two literal storms at sea recorded in the Bible where Jesus calmed the storm. He also mentions another storm in the New Testament after Jesus' resurrection, where He doesn't calm the external storm but brings peace to the apostles' internal fears. They discuss the relationship between faith and storms, with Gary emphasizing that storms are opportunities to exercise and grow in faith, as well as to trust in Jesus' help. Gary explains that everyone will face storms in life, but those who build their foundation on Jesus will find strength to endure them. He also talks about the need for humility to admit we can't overcome storms on our own and the importance of seeking the Lord's help. Gary emphasizes the message of hope in Jesus, stating that when we invite Him into our storms, things will get better. He acknowledges that growing in faith during storms can be a process, but the longer and harder we work at our relationship with Jesus, the greater our peace will be.

Jul 24, 2023 • 51min
Summer Prayer Routine/ When Jesus Doesn't Calm the Storm
7/24/23 6am CT Hour - Lindsay Schlegel/ Gary Zimak John, Glen and Sarah chat about the name change for Twitter, new addictions to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Tell an Old Joke. Lindsay shares how in the summer our schedules are more lax and so our prayer life can be structured differently to fit the new schedule. Gary talks about weathering the storms of life when it doesn't seem like God is there to calm the waves and callers share their experience.


