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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Education Revolution/ Eucharistic Fasting
24/08/2023 Duration: 48min8/24/23 7am CT Hour - Logan Church/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah chat about the Republican debate and play What's That Sound. Logan reflects on the state of public education today and how parent's can get educated on a education revolution. Fr. Kubicki expands on who St. Bartholomew or Nathaniel was and the Church's teaching on fasting before receiving the Eucharist.
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Greatness Through Virtue/ Non-Binary Students
24/08/2023 Duration: 47min8/24/23 6am CT Hour - Jerome Richter/ Mary Hasson John, Glen and Sarah chat about the Republican debate and play What's That Sound Jerome explains why sports are a great teaching tool in today's society to help build virtue and teach youth about striving for the greatness God wants for us. Mary breaks down the details of two colleges in Minnesota that allowing non-binary students to go to single sex schools and the problems that can occur with this policy in Catholic schools. https://personandidentity.com/
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Latest From the Vatican/ Lumen Christi
23/08/2023 Duration: 50min8/23/23 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Joe Boland John, Glen and Sarah chat about upcoming Republican Debate ad Donald Trump arraignment, plus spotless giraffe in TN. Ashley reports on Rome's hot weather, coffee business hacks, Rome's attempt to entice couples to have children and more. Joe shares the 7 finalist for the Lumen Christi Award and the great work Catholics are doing across the country.
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Spirit of Giving/ Great Leader
23/08/2023 Duration: 50min8/23/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about the upcoming Republican debate, Donald Trump arraignment and baby giraffe without spots. Fr. Marcel reflects on going through the items in our home and letting go of the ones we don't need or want anymore and how that spirit of generosity can leave more space for Christ. Dave mentions the 5 traits that good leaders have and do unconsciously.
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Reclaim Your Attention Span/ Queenship of Mary
22/08/2023 Duration: 50min8/22/23 6am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Biden's trip to Hawaii, the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hillary, heatwave in Midwest and wish Sr. Jean Happy 104th Birthday! Laura talks about the rapidly decreasing attention span of adults and kids in today's culture and offers advice on howto regain it through prayer and meditation. William shares the biblical basis for the Church's teaching on the Queenship of Mary on this feast day.
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Who Is Evangelizing You Part II/ Man in the Arena
22/08/2023 Duration: 50min8/22/23 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer John, Glen and Sarah chat about the President's trip t Hawaii, aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary, heatwave in Midwest and wish Sr. Jean Happy 104th Birthday. Martha continues her conversation on being aware of the influences around us that will pull us in directions that are opposed to God so we can properly evangelize others to come to God. Harry shares the inspiring words of Teddy Roosevelt and how failure is a necessary part of success. He notes why it's important to never give up and to learn from past failure not to be afraid of it.
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No Scrolling in the Bedroom/ Catholic Singles Conference
21/08/2023 Duration: 50min8/21/23 6am CT Hour - Doug Hinderer/ Anastasia Northrop John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pledge Drive success, Post Tropical Storm Hilary, President Biden's trip to Hawaii and Spain winning the World Cup. Doug shares how screen addictions and distractions can cause big time issues in your marriage and gives some rules and benefits to limiting this for the sake of your relationship. Anastasia explores the life of Catholic singles today and how they can navigate their vocation as a single and the possible transition to married life. She talks about the upcoming National Catholic Singles Conference https://nationalcatholicsingles.com
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Honoring the Sabbath/ Conquering Addiction Part XII
21/08/2023 Duration: 50min8/21/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Kendra Von Esh John, Glen and Sarah chat about Post Tropical Storm Hilary, President Biden's Trip to Hawaii, Spain's win in the World Cup and thank the listeners for a successful Pledge Drive. Fr. Burke breaks down the 3rd and 4th Commandments and ideas of ho we can better follow these commands from the Lord. Kendra talks modesty in our dress but also language and behavior. https://www.youtube.com/@KendraVonEsh
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The Pro-Life Movement: Where it Stands After Roe (Special Podcast Highlight)
21/08/2023 Duration: 06minLife is winning, and you should be so excited that hearts and minds are being changed. If you want to know how the pro-life movement is advancing and what you can do, you need to hear this conversation from Morning Air. Kristen Hawkins, the President of Students for Life of America, discusses the pro-life movement's evolution over the past several years and its future direction in a post-Roe America. She shares that she once thought it would be nearly impossible for Roe to go away any time soon, and she is so elated that Planned Parenthood has started to feel immense pressure. Hawkins reflects on the challenges and achievements of the pro-life movement, highlighting initiatives like Students for Life and 40 Days for Life, which have mobilized grassroots activism and prayer efforts outside abortion facilities, leading to the closure of some facilities and the saving of lives. Hawkins underscores the significance of focusing on both federal and state levels in the battle against abortion, particularly after th
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Can You Stay Longer? (Special Podcast Highlight)
18/08/2023 Duration: 10minAfter Mass, you may see some people rush out of the parking lot. Yet if we reflect on the miracle of Jesus being truly present in the Eucharist, we should consider spending time in thanksgiving after Mass! Jesus wants to pour out infinite graces, and you can more readily receive them if you spend quality time with Him after Communion. So how much time should you spend? How should you pray in these moments? John Morales of Morning Air visits with Fr. Marcel Taillon to reflect on these questions.
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Mini Habit Goal/ Heartbeat of Christ/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
17/08/2023 Duration: 38min8/17/23 6am CT Hour - Danielle Bean/ Annabelle Moseley/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah play What's That Sound? Danielle explains how big goals can seem daunting until you break them up into mini goals. Once you can make small strides toward your goal, you increase your chances of "winning". Annabelle talks about how intertwined the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus are and how to tap into that heartbeat. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's gospel about what Jesus meant when he said "It is not right to take the food of the childrenand throw it to the dogs."
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Post Roe Pivot/ What is Eucharistic Adoration?
17/08/2023 Duration: 38min8/17/23 7am CT Hour - Kristan Hawkins/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah play What's That Sound? Kristan comments on court ruling that mail order abortion pill is unsafe while pill itself is safe for use. She also comments on how the Pro-Life movement is pivoting after Roe to combat the needs of the current culture. Fr. Kubicki shares what Eucharistic Adoration is and how JPII, Blessed Carlos Acutis and Pope Francis all call for this practice in order to grow in holiness and becoming a saint.
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Latest From the Vatican/ Debunked Pro Life Law Lies
16/08/2023 Duration: 38min8/16/23 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Mary Hallan Fiorito Ashley reports on the Holy Fathers' Angelus, celebration of Assumption of Mary and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Mary explains and debunks the lies that have circulated related to the Dobbs decision and pregnancy care for women.
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Post Communion Prayer/ Traits of Great Leader
16/08/2023 Duration: 41min8/16/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand Fr. Marcel talks about how we can make the best of our time before, during and after Communion to grow in our relationship with Christ and optimize the grace we can receive from the sacrament. Dave shares the lesser known but still key traits of a great leader.
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Generosity of Mary/ WYD Recap
15/08/2023 Duration: 38min8/15/23 6am CT Hour - Gary Zimak/ Bishop Brendan Cahill John and Glen chat about the next indictment of Donald Trump and recovery efforts in Hawaii. Gary explains what we can learn about generosity through Mary and how she modeled this for her son as well. Bishop Cahill shares his experience being at WYD in Lisbon this year and what the pilgrims and fellow Bishops that attended took away from the event.
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Who's Evangelizing You?/ Biblical Basis of the Assumption
15/08/2023 Duration: 38min8/15/23 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ William Albrecht John and Glen chat about the latest Donald Trump Indictments and recovery in Hawaii. Martha explains why evangelizing is loving and why we need to be vigilante to make sure we are being evangelized by Jesus and not the world. William shares examples by the early Church Fathers and Bible of Mary's Assumption to Heaven.
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St. Maximillian Kolbe/ Back to School Spiritual Makeover
14/08/2023 Duration: 37min8/14/23 6am CT Hour - Fr. Lawrence Zurek/ Deacon Tom Gaida/ Emily Jaminet Fr. Lawrence and Deacon Tom flesh out who St. Maximillian was and why he made an impression on so many while he was alive. Emily gives some reasons why it's important in this back to school season to remember to get jump started in our prayer life and get back into the habit of prayer in daily living.
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Grand Slam for God/ Conquering Addictions PartXI
14/08/2023 Duration: 38min8/14/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Kendra Von Esh Fr. Burke shares his new book that documents his journey to the Catholic faith and priesthood. https://books.wordonfire.org/agrandslamforgod Kendra talks how we can engage our mind and spirit when we move our body and life like it is a temple for the Holy Spirit,
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Ironman Priest (Special Podcast Highlight)
12/08/2023 Duration: 13min<iframe src="https://omny.fm/shows/morning-air/ironman-priest-special-podcast-highlight/embed?style=artwork" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write" width="100%" height="180" frameborder="0" title="Ironman Priest (Special Podcast Highlight)"></iframe> Meet a priest who has competed an ironman competition! This means biking for 56 miles, running for 13.1 miles, and swimming for 1.2 miles. Fr. Tom Baker in California has done this and more! He chooses to suffer so that he can learn to suffer better when it's least expected. Father also sees this as a prayer for others' suffering. Hear about his exciting experiences and how it can be applied to our spiritual lives!
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Discernment of Vocation/ Sound of Freedom/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
11/08/2023 Duration: 48min8/11/23 6am CT Hour - Sr. Jacqueline Spaniola/ Juan Carlos Sanchez/ Bishop Daniel Muggenborg John and Glen chat about the devastating wildfires in Hawaii and the aftermath for Maui. Sr. Jacqueline explains discernment and the retreats she conducts and how it can hep young women decide if religious, single or married life is the path God has for them. Juan Carlos talks about the box office records that Sound of Freedom has made and why it had roadblocks in the first place. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's Gospel and offers thoughts on Jesus' words to us.