Synopsis
Morning Air® with John Harper 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, Harper and co-host Glen Lewerenz cover every topic from a balanced, Catholic perspective.
Episodes
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Learning from Bernadette/ Palm Sunday Gospel Reflection
11/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/11/25 6am CT Hour - Dr. Annabelle Mosley/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John and Sarah chat about upcoming Holy Week, NY helicopter crash, start of Masters and more. Dr. Moseley drops Lent stopping quote from St. Bernadette that will help us be the tool God needs us to be. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on our Lord's Passion through the Palm Sunday reading.
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Why Did Jesus Die/ Calvinist to Catholic
11/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/11/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Brice Higginbotham/ Dr. Peter Kreeft John and Sarah chat about upcoming Holy Week, NY helicopter crash and more. Fr. Brice shares why Jesus had to die on a cross and what that tells us about God. 3 Questions with Katherine Dr. Kreeft talks about his journey to Catholicism from Protestantism and the obstacles he had to overcome to get to that point.
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Palm Sunday/ Contraceptives in Libraries?
10/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/10/25 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Logan Church John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump tariffs and Wall street, Pope Francs meets with King Charles, KFC flavored toothpaste ad What's That Sound. Monsignor talks about the significance of Palm Sunday on Holy Week and how we can observe this week differently than other ones. Logan discusses Planned Parenthood passing out pamphlets and contraceptives at California libraries and the backlash for this targeting of minors across the country.
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Jubilee of Sick / The Way
10/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/10/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Emelia Silva John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump tariffs and Wall street, Pope Francs meets with King Charles, KFC flavored toothpaste ad What's That Sound. Laura talks about the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers and what graces come with offering up sickness or caring with those health needs. Emelia shares how the powerful book "The Way" by St. Josemaria Escriva has captured the hearts of many young adults with it's tweet length passages.
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Latest in the Vatican/ Will Tariffs Work?
09/04/2025 Duration: 46min4/9/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Bill Ulivieri John, Glen and Sarah chat about trade negotiations with China, Dominican Republic Night Club collapse, Supreme Court decision on exporting criminals and Full House home sells for 6 million. Ashley gives an update on health of Pope Francis, Vatican sends 4 more ambulances to Ukraine, King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Italy and more. Did You Know - Apples are good for you. Bill breaks down what the tariffs President Trump has put into place will do for America and if countries will respond favorably.
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Passiontide/Building Greatness
09/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/9/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. John Gordon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about trade negotiations with China, Dominican Republic Night Club collapse, Supreme Court decision on exporting criminals and Full House home sells for 6 million. Fr. John breaks down what Passiontide and how it was changed liturgically to Passion Sunday. How can we finish Lent strong through the rosary. Did You Know - Other uses for apples Dave talks about how we need to strive for greatness ourselves first and/or have a shared goal with our workers to strive for it together.
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Catholic Sensory Room/ Holy Week Traditions for Families
08/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/8/25 6am CT Hour - Theresa Civantos Barber/ Kim Morgan John, Glen and Sarah chat about countries around the world working with America to avoid tariffs, Gators win NACC in final seconds and National Empanada Day. Theresa shares how a sensory room and assistance for Autistic and ADHD Catholics in our Churches is needed and how we can meet that need. Kim gives tips on how to successfully create and continue Catholic traditions in our family during Holy Week.
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JPII Remembered/ Prophecies of Suffering Messiah
08/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/8/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Francis Hoffman/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah chat about countries around the world working with America to avoid tariffs, Gators win NACC in final seconds and National Empanada Day. Plus special remembrance of JPII Funeral Anniversary. Fr. Rocky talked about the impact JPII had on the papacy and his life in becoming a priest. William shares the many prophecies in the Old Testament that say the Messiah will suffer and be crucified.
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San Juan Cathedral Recovery/ Abortion Malpractice
07/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/7/25 6am CT Hour - Joe Boland/ Mary Hallan Fiorito John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump's call to closing the trade deficit, Pope Francis in person appearance, March Madness and hockey's latest goal leader Alex Ovechkin/ Plus Mystery Music Monday. Joe tells the story of the restoration of Old San Juan Cathedral in Puerto Rico after all the damage due to natural disasters. Mary breaks open a story of one woman's abortion malpractice that almost left her dead and how she is suing for reparation and for other women.
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Confession, Confession, Confession/ KOC Cor Initiative
07/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/7/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Jerome Koutnik/ Sean Pott John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump's call to closing the trade deficit, Pope Francis in person appearance, March Madness and hockey's latest goal leader Alex Ovechkin. Fr. Jerome emphasizes the importance of confession and gives a quick "how to" if it's been awhile. Sean shares the latest initiative of the Knights of Columbus to help men to live out their faith with the community of others. https://www.kofc.org/en/who-we-are/our-faith/cor.html
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Fool in the Bible/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
04/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/4/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about backlash from Trump tariff's, tornadoes across the country, March Madness Final Four and more. Fr. Bob talks about the word "fool" in the bible and how we are called fools for Christ. bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the woman caught in adultery and how Jesus shows mercy and compassion to sinners.
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Legacy on the Court/ Rebooting Marriage in Lent
04/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/4/25 7am CT Hour - Couch Mike Krzyzewski/ Carol and Pete Tomaselli John, Glen and Sarah chat about backlash from Trump tariff's, tornadoes across the country and more. Coach K reflects on his years coaching Duke and how his faith has gotten him through the ups and downs of his career and life. 3 Questions with Greg Carol and Pete give ideas on how to reboot your marriage this Lent and get back into the groove.
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Why Did Jesus Have to Die?/ Thief's Song
03/04/2025 Duration: 46min4/3/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Brice Higginbotham/ Tony Gratacos John, Glen and Sarah chat about the reaction from Liberation Day, Supreme Court ruling if Planned Parenthood can participate in Medicare, LA Dodgers breaking records and play What's That Sound. Fr. Brice breaks down why Jesus had to die on the cross and endure immense suffering for our salvation. Tony talks about his book which fictionally depicts the life of the thief who died on the cross, Dismas and brings his story of redemption to life.
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Prodigal Father/ Are We All Priest, Prophet and King?
03/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/3/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah chat about the reaction from Liberation Day, Supreme Court ruling if Planned Parenthood can participate in Medicare, LA Dodgers breaking records and play What's That Sound. Bishop Scharfenberger looks at the parable of the prodigal son from the angle of the prodigal father. Fr. Kubicki explains why Baptism is essential for salvation and what it means to live out being a priest, prophet and king because of it.
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Latest from Vatican/ Marriage Through Struggle
02/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/2/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Michael O'Rourke John, Glen and Sarah chat about JPII passing anniversary, results of special election, President Trump's tariffs take effect, and National Walking Day. Ashley reports on the Pope, reflects on the JPII, a drop in Italy's birth rate and more. Did You Know? Origin of Fairy Tales Michael shares the story of a couple who decided to get married even when one had suffered a traumatic brain injury and how that testimony can foster true love and devotion Jesus calls us to.
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Remembering JPII/ Why We Hate Exercise
02/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/2/25 7am CT Hour - George Weigal/ Dr. Jim Schroeder John, Glen and Sarah chat about JPII passing anniversary, results of special election, President Trump's tariffs take effect, and National Walking Day. George shares his thoughts on the legacy of JPII on the 20th anniversary of his passing. Did You Know? What is the Newbury Medal? Dr. Jim Schroeder talks about how we need to reframe the way we looks at exercise so we don't hate it and then we can unlock the benefits to our health.
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New AI & Self-Driving Cars/ Running for God
01/04/2025 Duration: 48min4/1/25 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/ Johnny Kuplack Sarah and Glen talk practical jokes on April First, Polka Channel, Walk to Mary and more. Mark breaks down the latest in AI tech ad driver-less cars. Brooke Taylor talks wit ultra marathoner Johnny Kuplack.
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Rediscovering Silence/ Do We Really Need Values?
01/04/2025 Duration: 46min4/1/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer Glen and Sarah talk practical jokes and play some on April 1st. Martha talks about the importance of making time for silence and what we discover once we allow it for ourselves. Harry explains how virtue in leadership is key for long term success.
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Special WI Election/ Origin of Filet-O-Fish
31/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/31/25 6am CT Hour - Josh Mercer/ Erica Shadoin Glen and Sarah chat about faith filled films during Lent, Final Four, favorite kid and Mystery Music Monday. Josh explains the urgency or WI voters to get out and vote in he special election with the fate of abortion and may other issues at stake with the result. Erica tells the story of how her grandfather came up with the Filet-O Fish for Mcdonalds in order to cater to the local Catholic clientele during Lent.
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Adopting Frozen Embryos/ 20th Anniversary of Terri Schiavo
31/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/31/25 7am CT Hour - Dr. Joseph Meaney/ Bobby Schindler Glen and Sarah chat about faith filled films during Lent, Final Four, favorite kid and more. Dr. Meaney breaks down why adopting a frozen embryo might not be the most ethical thing to do when it comes to those children created through IVF. Bobby retells the story of his sister and what the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network are doing not to help those in similar situations. https://www.lifeandhope.com/