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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Building for Life/ Acts in Easter
11/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/11/24 7am CT Hour - Tim & Pat Von Dohlen/ Fr. James Kubicki Tim and Pat discuss their work at the JPII Life Center and how expansion has helped them help more women. Fr. Kubicki discusses why we are always reading from the Book of Acts during the Easter Season.
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Recovering from Perfectionism / The Simplicity of Getting Unstuck
10/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/10/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Michael Rennier/ Dave Durand John talks about how in a stunning decision Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld an 1864 pro-life law protecting almost all unborn children in the state. Fr. Michael shares about his experience as a former perfectionist and his recovery path, reminding us that we all have flaws and that going to confession and being humble can help us staying away from wanting to be perfect. Dave Durand brings simple ways to getting unstuck and live your life, work life and marriage authentically.
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News from Rome / Dignitas Infinita
10/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/10/24 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Terry Schilling John talks about how in a stunning decision Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld an 1864 pro-life law protecting almost all unborn children in the state. Ashley shares about today's papal audience, also about the Vatican latest book of statistics on the life of the Church, and talks about how the feast of St Stanislaus is celebrated in Rome. Terry gives an explanation of the latest document published by the Vatican, Dignitas Infinita, which focuses on threats to human dignity in the modern world.
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W.H.O. Questionable Agenda/ Trump Abortion Announcement
09/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/9/24 6am CT Hour - Dr. Brian Clowes/ Shawn Carney John, Glen and Sarah chat about seeing the eclipse, end of March Madness and National Unicorn Day. Dr. Clowes talks about the problematic agenda items that the World Health Organization is promoting that actually harms the body and lifespan. Shawn gives his thoughts as a response to Donald Trump's announcement that he supports local states ruling on abortion and not a National Ban.
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Season Up Your Easter Season/ Refuting Objections to Resurrection
09/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/9/247am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah chat about the end of March Madness, glimpses of the eclipse and unicorns. Martha talks about how we can make the most of our Easter season and offers some tips on how we can season it up. William answers all the questions that people commonly have when objecting to the Resurrection of Christ.
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Under Scheduling Kids/ Long Term Faith Parenting Strategy
08/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/8/24 6am CT Hour - Tim Carney/ Emily Jaminet Glen and Sarah chat about weekend plans, drawing for beginners, solar eclipse tips on what NOT to do. Tim talks about how over parenting and overscheduling kids overwhelms parents and kids and doesn't leave them with skills they really need to succeed. Emily shares how having a long view vision of your kids faith life can help you to parent them throughout their life in a way that helps them develop a love and appreciation for the faith.
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Eucharist and Mary/ Mary's Role in Your Life
08/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/8/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Kendra Von Esh Glen and Sarah chat about going to the movies, pet policy around the eclipse and more. Fr. Burke shares the link between Jesus and the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Kendra talks about having a relationship with Mary and how that relationship, even if challenging at first, brings us closer to Jesus her son.
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Supreme Court Abortion Pill/ Summer Fun for Kids
05/04/2024 Duration: 51min4/5/24 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Kim Morgan Glen and Sarah chat about walking to work, making Easter candy last longer and Gone with the Wind. Mary breaks down the facts of the case before the Supreme Court concerning the abortion pill. Kim lists some good ideas for adventure this summer for your kids.
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Damien of Molokai/ Divine Mercy Gospel Reflection
05/04/2024 Duration: 51min4/5/24 6am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg Glen and Sarah talk about walking to work and weekend plans. Fr. Bob breaks open the life of St. Damien of Molokai. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's Gospel this Divine Mercy Sunday.
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Divine Mercy/ Flexibility as a Middle Name
04/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/4/24 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Lindsay Schlegel Glen and Sarah chat about Lunar time, overdue library books and play What's That Sound. Monsignor explains and shares the devotion of Divine Mercy as we come close to Divine Mercy Sunday. Lindsay shares how she learned to be flexible in daily plans in family life an making time for prayer and sacraments top help along the way.
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God's Smile/ St. Francisco of Fatima
04/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/4/24 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Sharfenberger/ Fr. James Kubicki Glen and Sarah talk shoes, Lunar time, Hug a News Reporter and play What's That Sound. Bishop Scharfengerger explains how we can find God smiling everyday in our life when we look for it. Fr. Kubicki shares how we can prolong our joy from the Easter season with the example of St. Francisco from Fatima.
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Latest From Vatican/ Florida Pro-Life
03/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/3/24 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Eric Scheidler Glen and Sarah talks roller skating, solar eclipse and more. Ashley reports on how Rome celebrates Easter week and feast of St Francisco de Paulo. Eric relays how the Florida Supreme Court upheld certain pro-life laws and what we can do locally.
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Saints Who Were Sinners/ Communication Errors
03/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/3/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand Glen and Sarah chat about roller skating and the solar eclipse. Fr. Marcel gives hope with the stores of several horrible sinner who became saints. Dave gives tips on how to avoid communication errors that cause confusion and frustration.
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AI FOMO/ Why is Marriage Hard?
02/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/2/24 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/ Doug Hinderer Glen and Sarah chat about some DIY projects that didn't turn out well. Mark talks about the future of AI and tech companies plan for the future. Doug gives some tips for keeping you marriage healthy and how to know when to ask for help.
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Eucharistic Revival/ Balancing Humility and Confidence
02/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/2/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Scott Pogatchnik/ Harry Kraemer Glen and Sarah chat DIY projects and peanut and butter sandwiches. Fr. Scott talks about the Eucharistic pilgrimage that will be taking place soon and how you can foster a love of Jesus i the Eucharist. Harry explains why leaders that practice true humidity are for effective in helping their workers to succeed and grow.
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Easter Hope/ Easter Music
01/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/1/24 6am CT Hour - R.J. Snell/ Anna Nuzzo Glen and Sarah talk April Fools and Easter celebrations. RJ talks about how we can counter hopelessness with Easter hope with the joy of the resurrection. Anna shares about her Lenten travel's and creating music for the Easter season. https://marian.org/marians/meet/chris-alar
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Eucharist and Final Things/ Meaning of Easter
01/04/2024 Duration: 50min4/1/24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio Glen and Sarah talk practical jokes and April Fools. Fr. Burke explains how the final things or eschatology connect with the Eucharist. Dr. Marcellino shares what Easter means and the experience of visiting the empty toom. Eucharist free E-book text Dr Italy to 33777
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Mary at the Cross/ Good Friday Traditions/ Easter Sunday Reflection
29/03/2024 Duration: 48min3/29/24 6am CT Hour - Dr. Hector Marquez/ Fr. John Gordon/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah talk Good Friday, the Pope and favorite traditions to celebrate. Dr. Marquez talks about the Virgin Mary and what she endured throughout Holy week. Fr. John explores the different services and traditions that Catholic Churches celebrate on Good Friday. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the Gospel of the resurrection for this Easter Sunday.
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Tips for a Good Family Easter/ Seven Last Words of Christ
29/03/2024 Duration: 48min3/29/24 7am CT Hour - Kendra Tierney/ Martha Fernandez-Sardina John and Glen talk about Good Friday and the Holy Fathers' plans for the Triduum. Kendra explains how we shouldn't be scared to bring our kids to experience the masses of the Triduum (making noise is okay, just be ready to pivot if necessary). She gives some tips on how to make the Easter season fun for kids. Martha shares her reflections on the last 7 words of Christ.
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Characters from Stations of the Cross II/ Seven Church Devotion
28/03/2024 Duration: 48min3/28/24 6am CT Hour - Fr. James Wallace/ Fr. Jerome Koutnik John, Glen and Sarah chat give an update on the Baltimore bridge recovery, start of MLB season and March Madness Sweet Sixteen, plus play What's That Sound "Sounds of Easter" Fr. James talks about the cast of characters in the Stations of the Cross and how we can identify with them. Fr. Koutnik breaks down Holy Thursday and the tradition of visiting seven churches after Holy Thursday mass.