The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 6-5-24 Tom Szyszkiewicz and Steve Angrisano join us from Lewiston MN along the Marian Route Eucharistic Pilgrimage John Harper takes calls from listeners who have Eucharistic stories Deacon Steve Greco tells us more about the Jesus Thirsts Film | Official Site (In Theaters June 4, 5, & 6) and it's success so far in the theaters!

Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 6-5-24 Maggie and John pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Nikolas Nikas shines a light on end of life decisions that align with our Catholic Faith and and the dignity of the human person

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 6-5-24 Noelle Mering helps us unpack what, as Catholics, we should be doing and saying during the month of June to counteract "Pride" in our communities and schools Gabriella McIntyre tells us about the Alliance for Defending Freedom suing the state of New York over unfair lawsuits against Pro-Life Centers  

What music do you listen to? What songs do you turn to when you're stressed or feel alone? Are you looking for something that's good for the soul and the mind?   Drew Mariani had a great conversation with Dr. Jennifer Donaldson about how classical music can work wonders on our brains.    Feelings and Brain Boost: Classical music isn’t just pretty to listen to; it also hits you emotionally and gets your brain working. Studies show it can seriously boost your brainpower.    The Mozart Effect: Ever heard of the Mozart Effect? Listening to Mozart can give your IQ a temporary lift. Researchers at the University of California found that people who listened to Mozart scored 10 points higher on IQ tests compared to those who listened to other relaxing music.    Gray Matter Magic: Musicians who play classical music have brains that age better! MRI scans show their gray matter stays stable, while the rest of us might see a 20% drop as we get older.    Feel-Good Chemicals: Classical music helps your brain release endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, making you feel good, relaxed, and even helps with pain and sleep.    Old School Wisdom: Turns out, medieval folks already knew music was awesome for your mind and soul. They believed beautiful music reflects the goodness of reality, touching both emotions and intellect, and helps us thrive.    Catholic Beauty: According to St. Thomas Aquinas, beauty involves proportion, clarity, and integrity. These elements are baked into classical music and align perfectly with Catholic values like truth, goodness, and beauty.    Gregorian Chant: Drew and Dr. Donaldson also talked about how Gregorian chant is like a supercharger for prayer. It’s basically sung prayer that helps you connect deeply with God.    Music in Schools: Dr. Donaldson stressed that music and arts in schools are crucial. They help kids grow emotionally and intellectually, setting them up for a virtuous and happy life.    Relaxation and Virtue: For Catholics, Dr. Donaldson believes that downtime should be about enjoying art forms that might be a bit challenging but still very rewarding.    Bottom Line: Classical music is not just entertainment; it’s a powerful tool for boosting brain function, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. Whether it’s Mozart, Gregorian chant, or sacred polyphony, adding beautiful music to your life can make everything better. 

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 6-4-24 Dr. Meryl Nass joins Ed to shine a light on a troubling agreement being pushed by the World Health Organization and further power they would accrue in future pandemics Father Dominic Bouck takes a look at higher education, and how we can provide alternatives to the "protest du jour" that invades most collegiate minds

Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 6-4-24 Maggie and Ed pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy  Kent Lasnoski from San Damiano College of the Trades (sandamianotrades.org) has a great alternative to college -- a well rounded, spiritually grounded education in trades

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 6-4-24 Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse joins us to talk about how Vermont is treating foster parents of a religious background -- be re-educated and change your values, or we will not let you care for children Prof. Rick Garnett talks the last cases being heard by the Supreme Court during this term with Ed

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 6-3-24 (originally aired 5-21-24) Monsignor Brian Bransfield joins us for a look at how our Angelic friends help and intercede for us here on Earth  Drew takes listener phone calls and we hear stories of people being saved from danger, people being prompted to do things they wouldn't normally do, healed from addiction, and saved from bullets in the middle of front line battle

Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 6-3-24 (originally aired 5-28-24) Drew and Maggie pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Father Chris Walsh helps us understand what's happened when children stray from the faith -- and how we cannot blame ourselves as parents, but use it as an opportunity to really lean into prayer and trust

Hour 3 of the Drew Mariani Show on 6-3-24 (originally aired 5-20-24) Roger Geiger helps us understand the rising number of employees who are under the influence of drugs at work Deacon Mike Houghton from UTG at Work shines a light on sharing the Gospel with those you work with, and takes calls with Drew from all kinds of listeners who have impactful stories of faith being shared at work