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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 31, 2025 • 50min
Improving Your Focus During Prayer/Dealing With Frustration
7/31/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/Dr. Jim Schroeder John and Glen chat about the Delta Air Lines flight diverted to Minneapolis last night after experiencing significant turbulence, Trump announced GDP growth and talked about the Federal Reserve holding rates, the Philly Pilgrims of Hope presented Pope Leo a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl cap and Pope Leo got a pizza delivery from Aurelio’s pizzeria, all the way from Chicago. Laura DeMaria shares 2 ways to improve your focus for prayer time Dr. Jim Schroeder and Turning Everyday frustrations into grace. We will invite him again to the show to continue the conversation.

Jul 30, 2025 • 51min
Pope Leo's Audience/Judge Blocks Removal Of Medical Debt
7/30/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/Howard Dvorkin John and Glen chat about the mass shooting in NYC, President Trump looking to get food to the Gaza Strip, and the passing of Chicago Cubs' Baseball Hall of Famer, and second baseman Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg. Ashley Noronha shares about Pope Leo’s audience, reporting from the Jubilee of Youth, Jubilee of Catholic Influencers and Celebrating St. Ignatius of Loyola. Howard Dvorkin discusses news about a judge blocking a rule to remove medical debt from credit reports and what it means for you.

Jul 30, 2025 • 50min
The Jubilee Of Youth/Why Relationships Fail Or Succeed
7/30/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/Dave Durand John and Glen chat about how a very strong earthquake in Russia triggered tsunami waves hitting the Hawaiian Islands, an update on NYC shooting and the gunman, Trump giving Russia a 10-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, and Kobe Bryant’s first career shoes sold for $240K. Fr. Marcel Taillon talks about The Jubilee of youth and rekindling the fire of faith in a new generation. Dave Durand joins to discuss the reasons why relationships fail or succeed.

Jul 29, 2025 • 51min
Preparing For The School Year/Parents Finding God In Family Life
7/29/25 6am CT Hour - Suzanne Bilodeau/Fr. Jeremy Ploof John and Glen chat about the mass shooting in NYC, President Trump looking to get food to the Gaza Strip, and the passing of Chicago Cubs' Baseball Hall of Famer, and second baseman Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg. Suzanne Bilodeau shares how to prepare for the upcoming school year: balancing homeschooling and your personal well-being. Fr. Jeremy Ploof talks about Holy Chaos: how parents can find God in the mess of family life.

Jul 29, 2025 • 51min
What I Love About Martha and Mary2/Purgatory
7/29/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/William Albrecht John and Glen chat about the mass shooting in NYC, President Trump looking to get food to the Gaza Strip, and the passing of Chicago Cubs' Baseball Hall of Famer, and second baseman Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg. Martha Fernandez-Sardina continues the discussion on what she loves about Martha and Mary (Part 2). William Albrecht talks about what the Bible and early Christians really said about Purgatory.

Jul 28, 2025 • 51min
Situation In Gaza/Why Americans Rarely Choose Adoption
7/28/25 6am CT Hour - Ed Clancy/Elizabeth Kirk John and Glen chat about the major trade deal with the EU, latest on Gaza, scorching temperatures in the Southeast this week, new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ed Clancy shares more about the latest on the Situation in Gaza. Elizabeth Kirk talks about why Americans admire adoption, but rarely choose it.

Jul 28, 2025 • 51min
The Role of Creation/Mosaic Of Blessed Carlo Acutis
7/28/25 7am CT Hour - Sister Mary Teresa Bettag/Johnny Vrba John and Glen chat about the major trade deal with the EU, latest on Gaza, scorching temperatures in the Southeast this week, new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on the role of creation in our relationship with God. Johnny Vrba shares about how a mosaic of Blessed Carlo Acutis is inspiring the next generation at the Jubilee Youth.

Jul 25, 2025 • 51min
Valuing Motherhood/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
7/25/25 6am CT Hour - Angela Erickson/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg Glen and Sarah chat about Sarah's birthday, packing for a trip, the beach, passing of Hulk Hogan and arrest of Chuck E Cheese. Angela speaks to how a part of feminism has devalued motherhood and what we as women can do to retrain our minds that being a mother is worthy, important and God's vocation for us so that we don't focus only on what we can materially contribute to the home. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the Our Father and what the words to this prayer have in store for us.

Jul 25, 2025 • 51min
Healing the Whole Woman/ Walking the Camino
7/25/25 7am CT Hour - Dr. Gavin Puthoff/ Tommy Burke Glen and Sarah share stories about packing for a trip, the beach and arrest of Chuck E Cheese. Dr. Puthoff explains why NaPro technology can help heal infertility for many women and make them healthier all around. https://veritasfertility.com/ 3 Questions with Nanette Tommy talks about his trip on the Camino de Santiago and why he encourages youth to take this hidden treasure adventure in our Catholic faith. https://www.thecaminoproject.org/

Jul 24, 2025 • 51min
Response to Love Confused Culture/ Golden Age of Seminaries
7/24/25 6am CT Hour - Damon Owens/ Fr. Carter Griffin John and Sarah chat about heat done, Tulsi Gabbard and Obama and What's That Sound. Damon shares exciting news that will help strengthen couples, marriages and clear up the misconceptions the culture has on commitment and marriage. Fr. Carter speaks to all the young men out there, that the life of a priest of joyful, busy and sacrificial in a good way. He talks about why we are seeing a turn in priestly formation.


