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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Latest from the Vatican/ Caring for the Sick
15/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/15/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Leila Lawler John, Glen and Sarah give an update on CA wildfires, latest on confirmation hearings of Trump appointments and National Hat Day Ashley reports on the Pope's Weekly General Audience, his new book, Rome's Opera House 125th Anniversary and more. Did You Know? Chef's Hat Leila gives tips on how families can take care of one another during cold and flu season.
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Can Catholics Do Yoga?/ 21 Day Rosary Challenge
15/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/15/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Chris DiTomo John, Glen and Sarah give an update on CA wildfires, latest on confirmation hearings of Trump appointments and National Hat Day. Fr. Chris weighs in on why Catholics should not participate in yoga but use other methods of stretch like Soul Core, Pilates and more. Did You Know? Hat laws in England John, Glen and Sarah chat about the rosary and encourage listeners to join Relevant Radio's 21 Rosary Challenge.
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Calming the Storm/ Abortion Facility Closes
14/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/14/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Francis Hoffman/ Brian Gibson John, Glen and Sarah give the latest on California wildfires, Jack Smith case report, NFL football, coyotes and dressing up pets. Fr. Rocky speaks at a homily about the wildfires and staying close to Jesus. Brian relays how the oldest abortion facility i Minnesota has been closed and the next steps.
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Catholic Church in the Midst of Wildfires/ Common Objections to Faith
14/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/14/25 7am CT Hour - Pablo Kay/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah give the latest on California wildfires, Jack Smith case report, NFL football, coyotes and dressing up pets. Pablo shares stories of hope from the CA wildfires. William answers common objections to the Catholic Church including graven images.
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Christmas Spirit in Ordinary Time/ Familes of Hope
13/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/13/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. John Gordon/ Emily Jaminet John, Glen and Sarah chat about the continuing wildfires in California, how one family praised God in the midst of tragedy, college football and Mystery Music Monday. Fr. John encourages everyone to keep the spirit of Christmas alive all year long and continue to spread good cheer and charity even when the vestments are green. Emily gives tips on how we can be a pilgrim of hope as a family to others in our community.
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My Escape From California Wildfire/ Catholic Legacy
13/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/13/25 7am CT Hour - Kendra Tierney Norton/ Preston Allex John, Glen and Sarah chat about the continuing wildfires in California, how one family praised God in the midst of tragedy, college football and play the music of John Williams for Mystery Music Monday. Kendra talks about the experience of being evacuated from her home to escape the California wildfires and the state of her home and that of her friends and neighbors. Help real families in need because of the fire here: https://www.instagram.com/kendra_tierney_norton/?hl=en and click on Eaton fire. helpdesk@catholicallyear.com Preston explains what Catholic Legacy is and why it can help you plan for the future and give peace to your family after you pass.
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California Wildfires/ Stretch Your Dollar in 2025/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
10/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/10/25 6am CT Hour - Gabriel James Black/ Howard Dvorkin/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah give an update on the fires in California, President Trump trial and Notre Dame's win. Firefighter Black from California joins the show to talk about what it's like to take on fires like this and how the containment of this fire has been going. Howard shares tips on how to spend less in 2025 without sacrificing joy in your life. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's Gospel about Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist.
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Catholics in White House/ Why Would God Allow This Wildfire?
10/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/10/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Fr. Marcel Taillon John, Glen and Sarah give an update on the fires in California, President Trump trial and Notre Dame's win. Mary talks about the Catholics that have been appointed by President Trump to serve during his term and her hopes that this will bring about good change for our country. Dan joins us for 3 Questions. Fr. Marcel explains why natural disasters like the one in California are allowed by God and gives a spiritual perspective.
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Latest from Vatican/ Family Resolutions
09/01/2025 Duration: 49min1/9/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noonha/ Theresa Civantos Barber John, Glen and Sarah update listeners on the latest with the fires in Southern California, President Jimmy Carter's Funeral and play What's That Sound. Ashley reports on Pope's Weekly General audience, the last Jubilee door is opened and researchers uncover another reason for the decline of the Roman empire. Theresa share some ideas of how you can help your growing family grow in faith with some spiritual resolutions for the New Year.
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Make America Pro-Life/Baptism of the Lord
09/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/9/25 7am CT Hour - Kristan Hawkins/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah update listeners on the latest with the fires in Southern California, President Jimmy Carter's Funeral and play What's That Sound. Kristan lays out the plan for Students for Life in 2025 that informs legislators and citizens about the dangers of abortion including pollution to our water supply around the county. https://prolifesummit.com/ Fr. Kubicki answers questions about why Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist and more.
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Combatng Winter Blues/ Counteracting Contraceptive Culture
08/01/2025 Duration: 49min1/8/25 6am CT Hour - Erika Ahern/ Jack Rigert John, Glen and Sarah chat about wildfire in Southern California, Jimmy Carter at the Capitol, and argyle. Did You Know - Elvis Presley Erika shares shocking advice as to how to jump start your system out of the winter blues. Jack gives hope to parents who are looking for ways to counteract the contraceptive mentality of our culture. https://jp2renew.org/
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Make the Most of the Jubilee Year/ Increase Self Awareness
08/01/2025 Duration: 49min1/8/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about wildfire in Southern California, Jimmy Carter at the Capitol, and argyle. Fr. Marcel give some ideas on how to make the most the this Jubilee Year and what that means for us in America. Did You Know - Elvis Presley Dave talks about the 4 ways you can grow in self awareness this year.
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Driverless Cars/ Beauty of Church
07/01/2025 Duration: 49min1/7/25 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/ Kim Morgan John, Glen and Sarah chat about cold weather snap, President Jimmy Carter visitation in Washington DC and bobbleheads. Mark gives an update on how AI became mainstream in 2025 and a preview of what's to come at the 2025 Consumer Electronic Show including driverless cars. Kim discusses many ways that the Catholic faith witnesses to beauty and how the Church draws us in and keeps us close to Jesus.
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Christmas Love All Year/ The Gift of Feedback
07/01/2025 Duration: 49min1/7/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer John, Glen and Sarah chat about cold weather snap, President Jimmy Carter visitations in Washington DC and bobbleheads. Martha shows how the love of Christmas can and should be shared all year round, not just on one day. Harry gives feedback on how to deliver feedback in a way that i a gift to the receiver and productive to the deliverer.
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Elizabeth Ann Seton/ Holy Name of Jesus
06/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/6/24 6am CT Hour - Rob Judge/ Dr. Annabelle Moseley John, Glen and Sarah chat about snowstorms in the weather, certifying Trump's election, NFL Football results and Mystery Music Monday. Rob shared the life of Mother Seton as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first American Saint. Dr. Annabelle gives tips on how to honor and keep the Holy Name of Jesus in the month of January.
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Epiphany of Our Lord/ Holy Name of Jesus
06/01/2025 Duration: 46min1/6/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ William Albrecht John, Glen and Sarah chat about snowstorms in the weather, certifying Trump's election, NFL Football results and Glen's birthday. Fr. Burke talks about the gifts the magi gave to Jesus and the connection between the gifts we receive at Baptism. William shares some of the "names" of God and what it means to keep holy the name of God.
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Happy YOUR Year/ Seek25/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
03/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/3/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/ Brock Martin/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about the latest news, Notre Dame Sugar Bowl win and more. Fr. Bob explains what it mean to make the New Year YOUR's. Brock gives an update on the SEEK25 Conference and FOCUS' mission as an outreach for the Church. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on the journey of the wise mine on Epiphany Sunday.
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Holy Name of Jesus/ New Year Marriage Resolutions
03/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/3/25 7am CT Hour - William Albrecht/ Carol and Pete Tomaselli John, Glen and Sarah chat about the latest news, Notre Dame Sugar Bowl win and Glen's birthday. William details the Holy Name of of Jesus and the titles attributed to God. 3 questions with Lola in CA Carol and Pete gives some tips on how to invest in your marriage in the New Year.
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Why Wise Me/ Mary, Mother of God
02/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/2/24 6am CT Hour - Fr. Brice Higginbotham/ Bishop Edward Scharfenberger John, Glen and Sarah chat about Bourbon Street incident, TESLA truck fire by Trump Tower, college football update. Fr Brice give his thoughts on Bourbon Street incident and explains why we call the 3 Kings, wise men. Bishop Scharfenberger talks about the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the Holy Year.
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SEEK Conference 2025/Spiritual Resolutions
02/01/2025 Duration: 50min1/2/25 7am CT Hour - Jake Moore/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah chat about Bourbon Street incident, TESLA truck fire by Trump Tower, college football update. Jake gives us a look into the SEEK Conference and what this means for the future of the Church. Fr. Kubicki gives tips on how to not bite off more than we can chew when it comes to New Year Resolutions and making them stick throughout the year,