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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Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
28/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/28/25 6am CT Hour - Suzanne Bilodeau/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about DOGE, Student protest visas, special elections and the results from MLB opening day. Suzanne shares about her new book that highlights advice from mothers giving advice and encouragement to moms of all ages. https://ascensionpress.com/products/she-loved-resting-in-the-beauty-of-motherhood?_pos=1&_psq=she+%3Bloved&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the prodigal son and what Jesus really tells us in this memorable parable.
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Women in Church and Culture/ Save Your Paycheck
28/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/28/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Howard Dvorkin John, Glen and Sarah chat about DOGE, special elections and the results from MLB opening day. Mary joins us from the True Genius Conference where they are discussing the 30th Anniversary of Evangelium Vitae and the Feminine Genius from JPII. 3 Questions with Richard Howard talks about how to make the best use of your paycheck so you can pay for now and plan for the future.
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Build Life of Prayer/ Spiritual Spring Training
27/03/2025 Duration: 49min3/27/25 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Fr. Burke Masters John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump freezing money to Planned Parenthood, appeals court stops deportation of Venezuelan gang members, Opening Day for MLB and play What's That Sound. Monsignor celebrates his 50th birthday and explains how we can over time build our prayer life. Fr. Burke relays how baseball is a metaphor for the spiritual life and how we can train during Lent to strengthen our "game" the rest f the year.
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Lent Check In/ JPII Gospel of Life
27/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/27/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump freezing money to Planned Parenthood, appeals court stops deportation of Venezuelan gang members, Opening Day for MLB and play What's That Sound. Laura encourages listeners who might be struggling in Lent as we hit the halfway mark to get recharged and not give up. Fr. Kubicki talks to the importance of the JPII encyclical of the Gospel of Life on it's 30th Anniversary and what we are learning from it today.
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Latest from the Vatican/ St. Margaret Clitherow
26/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/26/25 7am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Meghan Connolly John, Glen and Sarah chat about national intelligence leak via group chat, proof of citizenship wen voting, Ukraine/Russia ceasefire, National Spinach Day. Ashley reports on Pope Francis return home and his health plan at the Vatican along with new lighting at St. Peter's Basilica, Mel Gibson filming in Rome and more. Did You Know? Fun facts about hair. Meghan speaks to the 30 year old saint who was a business women in England and hid priests in her house until martyrdom.
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Mary's Fiat/ Physical Ways to get Motivated
26/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/26/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about national intelligence leak via group chat, proof of citizenship wen voting, Ukraine/Russia ceasefire, National Spinach Day. Fr. Marcel talks about Mary's "yes" and how the saints and we are called to imitate that in our own life. Did You Know? Hair Growth Dave gives 5 things we can go physically that will help us to stay motivated in life.
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Renewing Dating Culture/ Persistence in Lent
25/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/25/25 6am CT Hour - Elizabeth Busby/ Angela Erickson John, Glen and Sarah hat about accidental release of confidential information, Venezuelan Criminal deportation, Tesla attacks continue and a new valuable baseball card. Elizabeth gives her take on why many single Catholics feel hopeless and how we can renew the dating culture toward marriage and not hook-up. https://tobinstitute.org/ Angela encourages listeners not to be discouraged during Lent and how to be persistence with our Lenten practices.
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Satanic Service in Kansas/ Church Fathers on Annunciation
25/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/25/25 7am CT Hour - Logan Church/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah hat about accidental release of confidential information, Venezuelan Criminal deportation, Tesla attacks continue and a new valuable baseball card. Logan breaks down what Satanists are trying to do in Kansas and how we can oppose and make reparation for this. https://catholicvote.org/catholicvote-launches-petition-to-stop-black-mass-at-kansas-capitol/ William explains how the early Church Fathers looked at the Annunciation and the biblical basis for Marian prayers.
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Elimination of Department of Education/ Counting Blessings
24/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/24/25 6am CT Hour - Anne Flynn/ Seph Schlueter Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Francis home, tooth care for kids, dishwasher trouble, Mystery Music Monday and more. Anne gives her take on what the elimination of the DOE will take on public education across the country. Seph shares the story behind a couple of his songs and how faith in God has impacted his music and career.
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Authentic Accompaniment/ Abortion Malpractice
24/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/24/25 7am CT Hour - Marcel Le Jeune/ Rich Craig Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Francis home, tooth care for kids, dishwasher trouble and more. Marcel encourages listeners to be the one who accompanies those on the journey to Catholicism and how to do that authentically. Rich shares the story of a woman who received an abortion and half of the baby was left behind and how poorly women are being treated when they are driven to abortion.
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Music for Lent/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
21/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/21/25 6am CT Hour - Anna Nuzzo/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg Glen and Sarah chat about animals on the loose, crunchy tacos, March Madness and more. Anna talks about musical traditions during Lent and some of her favorite hymns. Bishop Muggenborg reflects on this Sunday's Gospel and offers how suffering brings growth.
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Walk to Mary/ Planned Parenthood Manhattan Closed
21/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/21/25 7am CT Hour - Kristen Day Glen and Sarah chat about animals on the loose, crunchy tacos, March Madness and more. Glen and Sarah chat about Walk to Mary and play listener testimonies. 3 Questions with George Kristen shares good news that Planned Parenthood in Manhattan has closed and encourages Pro-Life Democrats to stick with and reform the party.
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Latest from the Vatican/ Joy in Lent
20/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/20/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Jenni Thny Glen and Sarah chat about the First Day of Spring, Walk to Mary, and play What's That Sound. Ashley reports on Pope Francis' health, Minecraft game about the Vatican and more. Jenn talks abut how we can find joy even in the sufferings of Lent.
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Catholic Courting/ Repentance and Confession
20/03/2025 Duration: 45min3/20/25 7am CT Hour - Damon Owens/ Fr. James Kubicki Glen and Sarah chat about the First Day of Spring, Walk to Mary, and play What's That Sound. Damon talks about dating as a Catholic and how we can encourage those who are searching for a spouse. Fr. Kubicki shares why repentance and confession feel so good but are so hard to do.
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Lead Like Joseph/ Dig Deep in Lent
18/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/18/25 6am CT Hour - Bishop Brendan Cahill/ Marge Fenelon Glen and Sarah chat about awkward moments, asking for a gift back and more. Bishop Cahill give his take on why St. Joseph is the guy we should go to when looking for role models in male leadership. Marge digs deeper on how we can take our Lenten journey to the next level and really discover without fear what God wants for us.
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What Will We Do For God/ Effective Leadership During Change
18/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/18/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer Glen and Sarah chat about awkward moments, asking for a gift back and more. Martha Harry
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Realities of Abortion Today/ St. Patrick Traditions
17/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/17/25 6am CT Hour - Brian Gibson/ Kim Morgan Glen and Sarah chat about St. Patrick's Day, weekend report ad Mystery Music Monday. Brian shares some inspiring pro-life stories but also the realities of hose who have made the mistake of abortion. Kim talks about all things green and St. Patrick.
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9 Year Pentecost Novena/ Falling in Lent
17/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/17/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. John Gordon/ Alicia Hartle/ Kendra Von Esh Glen and Sarah chat about St. Patrick's Day, fish fry's and birthdays. Fr. John and Alicia explained what the 9 Year Novena to the Holy Spirit for Pentecost is and how to get involved. Kendra gives encouragement to those who fail at their Lenten practice or find out it has been too superficial and how to still make it a fruitful Lent.
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Guide for Fasting/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
14/03/2025 Duration: 47min3/14/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Rafael Capo/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about Government shutdown avoided, continued hope for ceasefire with Russia, update on Pope Francis, Tokyo Series baseball and 3.14 Day. Fr. Rafael gives advice on how to fast and abstain with purpose this Lent. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the Transfiguration and how the disciples reacted to this event.
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Mental Health & Gender Surgery/ Abortion Pill Review
14/03/2025 Duration: 48min3/14/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hasson/ Mary Hallan Fiorito John, Glen and Sarah chat about Government shutdown avoided, continued hope for ceasefire with Russia, update on Pope Francis, Tokyo Series baseball and 3.14 Day. Mary Hasson breaks down a recent finding that shows mental health dos not improve after gender transition surgery. 3 Questions with Lisa. Mary explains why the abortion pill is so dangerous to women and how a new review of the drug could help women's health.