The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 4-18-24 Drew takes us through a number of headlines in the News Roundup Father Tad Pacholczyk joins us from The National Catholic Bioethics Center (ncbcenter.org) to help us answer questions around brain death and organ donation

Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 4-18-24 Drew and Maggie pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy John Brundage opens up a conversation around charity and human dignity, around giving your money to the homeless

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 4-18-24 Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins us to talk about an initiative within the church to bring lapsed Catholics back home, called Invite One Back (eucharisticrevival.org) Melanie Juneau helps us understand the importance of authentic listening and friendship in evangelizing others into the faith

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 4-17-24 Drew takes us through a number of headlines in the News Roundup Chris Temple joins us for a discussion around inflation in our economy, and what it means for the average American family Drew reads an email we received about struggling with habitual sin, and takes listener phone calls around how to get to true freedom

Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 4-17-24 Drew and Maggie pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Gian Milles explores the concept that Spiritual factors like a relationship with God and church attendance improve mental health -- and the absence of those things can lead to depression and suicidal ideations

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 4-17-24 Kenneth Craycraft joins us to discuss concerning public comments about abortion that leaves us thinking many Americans must see human life as utilitarian and disposable for Environment's sake Dr. John Littell shines a light on an increase in people getting tubes tied or vasectomies since the Dobbs Decision came down 

Are your kids or grandkids addicted to their screens? You may be concerned for their well-being!   Drew visits with Dr. Leonard Sax as they explore the pervasive impact of smartphones and social media on children and teens. The discussion is ignited by the insights from Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation, which paints a grim picture of how modern tools are not just gadgets anymore but are reshaping the very fabric of childhood, seeding an epidemic of mental health issues. It's very scary.   Drew gives alarming statistics that reveal a stark increase in depression, especially among girls, and a significant rise in emergency room visits due to self-harm and suicide rates since smartphones became ubiquitous in 2010. The digital age, rather than being a place of connectivity, has morphed into a catalyst for isolation and mental health decline. The evidence is heartbreaking and needs to be taken seriously.    Key Takeaways from Dr. Sax:   Digital Detox: Dr. Sax advocates for delayed introduction of smartphones (not before ninth grade), bans phones in schools, and postpones social media exposure until age 16.   Outdoor Play vs. Screen Stay: Sometimes parents might understandably think that outdoor play is more dangerous for their kids, but Dr. Sax couldn't disagree more. He recommends that children spend more time outside and less time on screens indoors.    Parenting in the Digital Age: Dr. Sax also touches on the role of parents in navigating this complex landscape. He suggests using parental monitoring apps and engaging in real-world interactions with children as opposed to digital pacification.   Educational Insights: A caller from Indiana, a middle school teacher, supports the idea of restricting smartphone use in schools.    Catholic Perspective: Dr. Sax presents the unique position of Catholic schools in addressing these issues, where they can integrate teachings from Scripture and Church doctrine to foster healthier lifestyles and moral grounding among students.   It's a crucial wake-up call to the dangers lurking behind screens, urging parents, educators, and communities to reclaim the helm of childhood development from digital overlords. You can yourself with the knowledge to safeguard the mental health and well-being of the next generation! 

Hour 1 of the Drew Mariani Show on 4-16-24 Drew takes us through a number of headlines in today's News Roundup, with a special focus on the "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act" -- which the Biden Administration has used as a trojan horse for abortion David Wurmser helps us understand what's happening between Israel and Iran, and what implications this has on the US John Lott shines a light on crime rates, and how it's more rampant than the numbers are showing in reports Crime Prevention Research Center (crimeresearch.org)

Hour 2 of the Drew Mariani Show on 4-16-24 Drew and Maggie pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Laura Bosco tells the story of her son's tragic accident, where a bullet was lodged in his brain that caused blindness... that somehow, miraculously, ended up coming out his nose on Easter Sunday Monsignor James Shea speaks to this miracle and how embracing the difficulties and sufferings of life can lead us to incredible moments of God's Grace

Hour 3 of the Drew Mariani Show on 4-16-24 Alexander Frank, once a practicing Yogi, now a confirmed Catholic, joins us this hour to talk about the nature of Yoga and the spiritual traps it lays for it's practitioners