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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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Dec 19, 2025 • 48min
Mary, Your Advent Companion/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
12/19/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Jerome Koutnik/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about end of Rhode Island manhunt for Brown University shooter, Bishop Hicks comments on coming to New York, Ugly Sweater Day. Fr. Jerome talk about how Our Blessed Mother helps us to prepare for the birth of Jesus. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this 4th Sunday of Advent.

Dec 18, 2025 • 49min
Let's Be Saints/ What Does Christmas Mean?
12/18/25 6a CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Bishop Donald Hying John, Glen and Sarah chat about Bishop Ronald Hicks appointed to Archdiocese of New York, President Trumps speech on economy and finish up the Best of What's That Sound for the year. Monsignor recalls the Relevant Radio 25th Anniversary Gala and the speech he gave encouraging all of us to trust that God has great plans for us and our life. Let's become a saint! Bishop Hying comments on Bishop Hicks appointment and explains the reason behind wt we call the day Jesus was born Christmas.

Dec 18, 2025 • 48min
French & Spanish Martyrs/ Pro-Life Nativity Vatican
12/18/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Shawn Carney John, Glen and Sarah chat about the appointment of Bishop Ronald Hicks to Archdiocese of New York, President Trump's speech on economy and play the best of What's That Sound for 2025. Laura shares the amazing stories of everyday Catholics and priests who became martyrs and recently beatified. Shawn explains how the Vatican used 40 Days for Life to create a pro-life Nativity scene and how the message that sends to the world.

Dec 17, 2025 • 48min
Life After Baseball/ Keys to Family Unity
12/17/25 7am CT Hour - Jeff Suppan/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about the lattest news and gratitude. Former MLB Pitcher and World Series Champion, Jeff Suppan, joins John to talk about his faith and how it was critical in life before, during and after his Major League Baseball Career. Did You Know? Where Christmas Cookies came from Dave breaks down 10 things that help build and keep family unity.

Dec 17, 2025 • 43min
Latest from Pope Leo/ Beauty of O Antiphons
12/17/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah chat about latest news and gratitude. Ashley reports on Pope Leo's Weekly General Audience and the Nativity and Vatican Christmas tree. Did You Know? Why we leave cookies for Santa? Fr. Kubicki shares the beauty and richness of the O Antiphons as we countdown to Christmas.

Dec 16, 2025 • 48min
Irish Christmas Traditions/ Worldwide Relic Map
12/16/25 6am CT Hour - Bishop Brendan Cahill/ Anthony DiMauro John, Glen and Sarah give an update on Brown University shooting, Australian Jewish attack, Monday Night Football and anything covered in chocolate. Bishop Cahill shares some of the treasured Advent and Christmas traditions from Ireland. Anthony talks about a new website that maps out all the relics of the Saints around the world.

Dec 16, 2025 • 50min
Love: Season it Up/ Latino Christmas Traditions
12/16/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Ferandez-Sardina/ Dr. Hector Marquez John, Glen and Sarah give an update on Brown University shooting, Australian Jewish attack, Monday Night Football and anything covered in chocolate. Martha shares the many ways and reasons why we should season up our love for Christ and others as we prepare for Christmas. Dr. Marquez explains the many wonderful Advent traditions from Posadas to Villancicos and everything in between in the Hispanic culture when it comes to Christmas.

Dec 15, 2025 • 48min
Shining Christ's Light/ Life Runner's Meet the Pope
12/15/25 6am CT Hour - Joe Boland/ Dr. Pat Castle John and Sarah chat about shooting Brown University and Jewish terrorism in Australia, murder of Rob Reiner and Philip Rivers returns to NFL. Plus Mystery Music Monday. Joe speaks the Lumen Christi Award winner and how the are shining the light of Christ through dark moments and other Catholic Extension nominees. Dr. Pat talks about his encounter at the Vatican meeting Pope Leo and giving him a Life Runners jacket.

Dec 15, 2025 • 48min
Hoosiers Heisman/ Christmas with Empty Seats
12/15/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Patrick Hyde/ Kendra Von Esh John and Sarah chat about shooting Brown University and Jewish terrorism in Australia, murder of Rob Reiner and Philip Rivers returns to NFL. Plus Mystery Music Monday. Fr. Hyde talked about Heisman winner Fernando Mendosa, his Catholic faith and the inspiring speech he gave to accept the award giving glory to God and family. Kendra get vulnerable and shares insight on how to navigate Christmas hen there are empty chairs at the table allowing for joyful sorrow.

Dec 11, 2025 • 48min
Relevant Radio 25th Anniversary Part I
12/11/25 6am CT Hour - Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the best of What's That Sound. John, Glen and Sarah all share what makes Relevant Radio special to them and how it has impacted their life and faith along the way. Bishop Mueggenborg offers a reflection on Gaudete Sunday in Advent.


