12/4/25 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Fr. Brice Higgenbotham   John, Glen and Sarah chat about latest in news, weather and the Best of What's That Sound 2025.   Monsignor Shea shares the true story of St. Nicholas who the world most famously knows as Santa Claus. https://www.themerrybeggars.com/saints/ts80-saint-nicholas   Fr. Brice breaks down why the Church has the season of Advent, why we hang up stockings at Christmas and why we use a manger in our homes and parish.

12/4/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Gary Zimak   John, Glen and Sarah chat about latest in news, weather and the Best of What's That Sound 2025.   Laura gives reasons why we should aim to be just like Scrooge this Christmas season. Find out why. . .   Gary gives guidance on how we can all find peace in Advent among the hustle and bustle of the season.

12/3/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Dr. Annabelle Moseley   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Republican win in TN election, Trump accounts for children, Pope Leo urging President Trump to use words with Venezuela so war does not break out and package protection day.   Ashley reports on Pope Leo's trip to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope's involvement in Middle East peace talks, and feast of St. Francis Xavier.   Did You Know - Power of Hugs   Dr. Annabelle shares how we owe St. John Damascene for art in the Catholic Church and how we can grow this Advent with his help.

12/3/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Carlos Orozco/ Dave Durand   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Republican win in TN election, Trump accounts for children, Pope Leo urging President Trump to use words with Venezuela so war does not break out and package protection day.   Fr. Carlos shares his vocation story and why he uses animals to explain the faith to kids and teens.   Did You Know - Power of Hug   Dave talks about the progression from boyhood to patriarch and all the steps in between that are necessary to raise a strong man.

12-2-25 7am CT Hour - Mark and Eva Valencia   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's trip to Lebanon, national guard shooting victim recovery and Giving Tuesday.   Mark and Eva share the inspiring conclusion to the pregnancy that could have ended Eva's life and that of baby Mary, but God worked grace and hope in this difficult situation and the fruit will give you hope.

12/2/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Ed Ilg/ Martha Fernandez-Sardina   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's trip to Lebanon, national guard shooting victim recovery and Giving Tuesday.   Fr. Ilg shares his amazing story of how he went from no faith to becoming Catholic and after the passing of his wife became a priest vested by his son who is also a priest.   Martha gives tips and tricks of Advent love resolutions for the new liturgical season as we get closer to the birth of Christ.

  12/1/25 6am CT Hour Fr. John Gordon/ Paula Almgren   John, Glen and Sarah chat about start of Advent, peace in Ukraine, Afghan national who attacked National Guard, Pope's Apostolic visit to Turkey and Mystery Music Monday.   Fr. John goes back to the basics of Advent including how and why to make a good confession for the best gift that you can give to Jesus.   Paula breaks down all the many decisions that come into play when parents age and their children have to help care for them. She shares how to prepare for this day and what to be prepared for. https://www.amazon.com/Eldercare-Rules-Navigating-Financial-Medical/dp/B0FJ5VLQ4Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ORHNQGYYKGVG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CVjx7JePTyNE9Y6ZfcXFjw.7o2867WVGdTSWjbdDLYn80MxIGmgkTY_gSd3prpevRY&dib_tag=se&keywords=eldercare+the+rules+paula+almgren&qid=1764595876&sprefix=eldercare+the+rules+paula+almgren%2Caps%2C66&sr=8-1

  12/1/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Francis Hoffman. Fr. Burke Masters   John, Glen and Sarah chat about start of Advent, peace in Ukraine, Pope's Apostolic visit to Turkey and Cyber Monday.   Fr. Rocky talks about his book and why we see Mary at all the most important events in the history of the world. https://relevantradio.store/products/mary-at-the-crossroads-of-history   Fr. Burke explains why we should take Advent seriously and think about how we can grow anticipation in our hearts for Jesus.

11/26/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg   John and Sarah chat about the 25th Anniversary of the first broadcast on Relevant Radio, holiday ravel, Turkey pardons and more.   Ashley reports on Pope Leo's Weekly General Audience, how she celebrates Thanksgiving and feast of St. Andrew.   Did You Know - Turkey Talk   Bishop Mueggenborg gives a reflection on the first Sunday in Advent.

11/26/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Brendan Cahill   John and Sarah chat about the 25th Anniversary of the first broadcast on Relevant Radio, holiday travel, Turkey pardons, football and more.   Bishop Cahill goes through the speech Lincoln made regarding Thanksgiving becoming a national holiday and what we can learn from it.   Did You Know - History of Pumpkin Pye   History of Thanksgiving   Listener share what they are thankful for this year.

11/25/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Richard Hermes/ Cale Clarke   John and Sarah chat about Thanksgiving travel ad courtesy in airport, NHL football and National Play with Dad Day.   Fr. Richard shares the story of Jesuit priest Fr. Ricard Thomas whose cause for canonization was recently opened.   Cale breaks down the Catholic connection between Thanksgiving, the Eucharist and the Jewish Todah sacrifice.

11/25/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Albert Haase/ Jonathon Coulson   John and Sarah chat about Thanksgiving travel ad curtesy in airport, NHL football and National Play with Dad Day.   Fr. Albert speaks to the persistent nature of God to get out attention and react through prayer and living a holier life.   Jonathon shares the story of how he was struck by lightening and dead for 40m at age 11 and how God worked a miracle to bring him back to life.

11/24/25 6am CT Hour - Ed Clancy/ Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag   John and Sarah chat about Thanksgiving prep, Ukraine peace talks, NFL football an Mystery Music Monday.   Ed gives the details on the hardship that Christians in Nigeria are facing including kidnapping and death of some.   Sr. Mary Teresa shares a story about how she called upon God to show her the blessings in her life and He did not disappoint, which leads to a conversation about how often we might give God the credit for the blessings in our life.

11/24/25 7am CT Hour - Kendra Tierney Norton/ Rob Kaczmark   John and Sarah chat about Thanksgiving prep, Ukraine peace talks, NFL football an Mystery Music Monday.   Kendra suggests ways to slow down Christmas and more properly enter into Advent by decorating slowly and highlighting special feasts along with Advent hymns to get ready to celebrate big time on Christmas day and beyond.   Rob shares his experience being on the ground at the Pope Leo Digital Experience NCYC in Indianapolis Friday and how the young adults there reacted to the live stream with the Pope.

11/21/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. James Kubicki/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Mandani meeting with Trump, Nigerian kidnapping of Catholic students, NCYC with Pope Leo Live on Relevant Radio and more.   Fr. Kubicki talks about Christ the King, history of why we celebrate this solemnity and why we call Jesus a king.   Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's Gospel about the good thief for last Sunday before Advent.

  11/21/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Lauren Clark   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Mandani meeting with Trump, Nigerian kidnapping of Catholic students, NCYC with Pope Leo Live on Relevant Radio and more.   Mary breaks down the First Choice Pregnancy Care case the Supreme Court will hear arguments for December 2.   3 Questions with Joan   Lauren talks about why parents should hold off on phones until after 8th grade and the St. Carlo Parent Network that encourages parents and schools to stand firm on this. https://stcarloparentnetwork.org/

11/20/25 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Fr. Brice Higginbotham   John Glen and Sarah chat about the latest news and play What's That Sound.   Monsignor Shea explains what the Presentation of Mary is and how we know about it.   Fr. Brice breaks down gratitude, how it gives us hope and why we should remember to thank God this Thanksgiving Day.

11/20/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Erika Ahern   John Glen and Sarah chat about the latest news and play What's That Sound.   Laura talks about how to navigate spending Thanksgiving alone and still have gratitude and a spirit of thankfulness.   Erika gives voice to some out of the box ways to celebrate Thanksgiving so that stress is lowered and focus in on God.

11/19/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Jonathon Teixeira   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Epstein files release, President Trump's deal with Saudi Arabia, football and monopoly.   Ashley reports on Pope Leo's Weekly General audience about resurrection, his message to Vatican diplomats,  new outpatient clinic at St Peter’s and the feast of the Dedication of Sts Peter and Paul Basilicas.   Did You Know - Pope Leo X pet elephant   Jonathon talks with Sarah about the struggles of staying on budget when it comes to the holidays.

11/19/25 7am CT Hour - Kelsey Reinhardt/ Dave Durand   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Epstein files release, President Trump's deal with Saudi Arabia, football and monopoly.   Kelsey responds to the USCCB statement regarding the treatment of immigrants and how to address these issues morally even if we respectfully disagree with others.   Did You Know - Pope's pet gazelle and goldfinch   Dave shares 5 keys to making a great plan that you can stick to.

11/18/25 6am CT Hour - Bishop Brendan Cahill/ Mark Mastroianni   John, Glen ad Sarah chat about President Trump requesting release of Epstein files, Butterball survey on Thanksgiving, NFL football and Mickey and Minnie Mouse's birthday.   Bishop Cahill reflects on President Lincoln's speech about thanksgiving and penance.   Mark explains the progression of robotics ad electronics in our home and what Tesla is now working on in their Optimus Home Robot.

11/18/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina   John, Glen ad Sarah chat about President Trump requesting release of Epstein files, Butterball survey on Thanksgiving, NFL football and Mickey and Minnie Mouse's birthday.   Martha talks about ho we can be in person and share the gospel in an authentic way by showing an interest in their story and inviting them to the church.

11/17/25 6am CT Hour - Damon Owens/ Gracie Jagla   John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump asking for Epstein files to be released, airports back in full swing, homemade bread and NFL football.   Damon shares how to grow in marital intimacy in a way that leads to an EPIC marriage. https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/epic-intimacy-challenge   Gracie talks with Sarah about her new book, If You Give a Pope a Puppy, where she takes readers on a stroll through Rome as the Pope chases his wild puppy and meets kids along the way. https://www.graciejagla.com/  

  11/17/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hasson/ Fr. Francis Hoffman   John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump asking for Epstein files to be released, airports back in full swing, homemade bread and NFL football.   Mary breaks down the reasoning behind the USCCB's statement regarding transgender surgeries for those suffering wit gender dysmorphia.   Fr. Rocky speaks to the importance of Mary in history and why we see her at all the crossroads along the way in his re-released book. https://relevantradio.store/products/mary-at-the-crossroads-of-history

11/14/25 7am CT Hour - Bruce Lachenauer/Carol and Pete Tomaselli   John, Glen and Sarah chat about bonus pay for TSA, the Extension of benefits for foster teens, MLB MVPs and National Seatbelt Day.   Bruce breaks down the impact of AI's on job market and how you can take advantage of that when looking for a job in today's market.   3 Questions with Elizabeth   Carol and Pete Tomaselli speak to the decisions to love that can heal your marriage

11/14/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about bonus pay for TSA, the Extension of benefits for foster teens, MLB MVPs and National Seatbelt Day.   Fr. Bob Pagliari emphasizes why praying and eating together as family are important.   Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg gives an anticipatory reflection on this Sunday's Gospel from Luke 21:5-19.

11/13/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Thomas Paprocki/ Fr. Remil Fajardo   John, Glen and Sarah chat about latest news, sports and play What's That Sound.   Bishop Thomas Paprocki brings his perspective on the recent Assisted Suicide Bill passed by the Illinois Senate and a recap on the USCCB meeting.   Fr. Remil Fajardo joins to help celebrate the life of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini on her feast day.

11/13/25 6am CT Hour - Tom Tirpak/Juan Carlos Sanchez   John, Glen and Sarah chat about latest news, sports and play "What's That Sound."   Tom breaks down what Pope Leo said at the AI Summit in Rome and what AI can offer us in the form of galvanization today.   Juan Carlos gives his take on the Pope's favorite films and the power of film in our life.

11/12/25 6am CT Hour -Ashley Noronha/ Preston Allex   John, Glen and Sarah chat about vote that will end government shutdown, flights cancellations and delays, Archbishop Coakley new USCCB President, and Pope Leo's favorite movies.   Ashley reports on Pope Leo's comments on being genuine along with Remembrance Day, St. Martin de Tours and more.   Did You Know - Pickles give you super powers? So they say   Preston reports on the sights and sounds o he Annual USCCB meeting where a new president was elected and possibly new NEC in 2029.

11/12/25 7am CT Hour -  Brendan Gotta/Dave Durand   John, Glen and Sarah chat about vote that will end the government shutdown, flights cancellations and delays, Archbishop Coakley new USCCB President, and Pope Leo's favorite movies.   Brendan Gotta shares the inspirational life of Blessed Chiara Badano whose one miracle away from becoming a saint.   Did You Know?: I'm in a Pickle   Dave Durand reviews the keys that you need to blow past temporary and achieve long term success.

11/11/25 6am CT Hour - Dr. Susan Hanssen/Harry Kraemer   John, Glen and Sarah chat about the end of government shutdown, USCCB meeting, Veteran's Day, football and Sundae Day.   Dr. Susan Hanssen educates us on the History of Honoring Veterans and how we can honor the veterans in our lives today.   Harry Kraemer considers Leadership and Resilience and what we can learn about character from our veterans.

11/11/25 7am CT Hour - Dr. Susan Hanssen/Coach Matt Bremer & Sr. Lisa Maurer John, Glen and Sarah chat about the end of government shutdown, USCCB meeting, Veteran's Day, football and Sundae Day.   Dr. Susan Hanssen gives us a historical perspective on Veterans Day and shares why we should visit and honor those who have fallen for our country.   Coach Matt Bremer & Sr. Lisa Maurer speak to the crossover between Faith and Football and the spiritual takeaways to the playbook of life..

11/10/25 6am CT Hour - Eve Rosemary/Emily Jaminet John, Glen and Sarah chat about end of government shutdown, President Trump in sports booth for Washington Commanders, winter weather starting and Mystery Music Monday.   Eve talks about her travels around the country visiting 30 Shrines in 3 Months.   Emily shares simple ways families can honor the Poor Souls in Purgatory through, prayers, mass and offering it up.

11/10/26 7am CT Hour - Marcel LeJeune/Dr. Jim Schroeder   John, Glen and Sarah chat about end of government shutdown, President Trump in sports booth for Washington Commanders, winter weather starting and Mystery Music Monday.   Marcel talks about how mission drift can set in for Catholics in the church and how we can get back into spreading the Gospel message.   Dr. Schroeder explains why focusing on what you can control is the best way to overcome anxiety alongside prayer.

11/6/25 6am CT Hour - Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg/ Monsignor James Shea   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Leo calling for priests to be able to minister to ICE detainees, flight cutbacks due to staff shortage and Power Scripture.   Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on this Sunday's Gospel and offers some thoughts on why we build great church's like St. John Lateran.   Monsignor Shea  helps us to understand the church's stance on Mary as "Co-Redemptrix" and the power of using media in evangelization.

11/9/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Leo calling for priests to be able to minister to ICE detainees, flight cutbacks due to staff shortage,900th career goal in NHL and What's That Sound.   Mary breaks down the church's teaching on assisted suicide and how we can guard against this in the world that legalizing this in several states.

11/5/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha   John, Glen and Sarah chat about election results, longest government shutdown and Donut Day   Ashley reports from the Vatican on Pope Leo's Weekly General Audience, Co-Redemptrix title, upcoming feast of the Dedication of the Lateran and much more.

11/8/25 7am CT Hour - Dave Durand   John, Glen and Sarah chat about election results, longest government shutdown and Donut Day/ Eat Healthy Day.   Did You Know? Pope Leo was saved by Benedictine Cross?   Dave breaks down why we make excuses ad become lazy and how we can counteract this with virtue.

11/4/25 6am CT Hour - Gary Zimak   John, Glen and Sarah chat about the passing of Dick Chaney, election day in many states, government shutdown and easy bake ovens.   Gary Zimak joins in to share how you can ditch anxiety and pressure of the upcoming season and transform it to peace with God's help.

11/4/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina   John, Glen and Sarah chat about the passing of Dick Chaney, election day in many states, government shutdown and easy bake ovens.   Martha breaks down about JPII's theology on the family being a school of love. She speaks to what we learn while we are growing up in a family and how we can find healing if our family growing up was not ideal.

11/3/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. James Kubicki   John, Glen and Sarah chat about the Pledge Drive and Relevant Radio's 25th Anniversary year, government shutdown continues as longest in history, elections tomorrow in NY, NJ and Virginia and Dodgers win World Series.   Fr. Kubicki talks about what making a daily offering can do to impact our faith life and relationship with Christ.   Fr. Kubicki talks about the humble example that St. Martin DePorres was and how he overcame great challenges with racism and still brought the light of Christ to those around him.

11/3/25 7am CT Hour - Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag   John, Glen and Sarah chat about the last Pledge Drive of Relevant Radio's 25th Anniversary year, government shutdown continues as longest in history, elections tomorrow in NY, NJ and Virginia and Dodgers win World Series.   Sr. Mary Teresa relates a story from sports to the spiritual life and delves deep into why choosing prayer and a relationship with Christ is not something we do once but must choose to do over and over again.

10/31/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Anthony Gramlich/ Mary Bajda   John, Glen and Sarah chat about their favorite Saints and pray to the Saints.   Fr. Anthony shares the life of this well known saint with details of her early life and the silent years after her miraculous visions at Lourdes.   Mary breaks open the life of Pier Giorgio, his early life and what made his heart so compassionate to the poor, daily mass while still being full of life and laughter.

10/31/25 7am CT Hour - Monsignor Stuart Swetland/ Anthony D'Ambrosio   John, Glen and Sarah chat about their favorite saint and those saints that are in the Hall of Fame.   Monsignor Swetland delves into the life the great Doctor of the Church St. Thomas Aquinas, how he defied his parents wishes when he became a Dominican, why he was called the dumb ox and his great works regarding transubstantiation.   Anthony breaks down the life of St. Maximilian beyond the last 14 days of his life which solidified his martyrdom and sainthood and what formed him into the saint we know and love today.

10/30/25 6am CT Hour - Bishop Mueggenborg/Bishop Ronald Hicks   Glen and Sara chat about carving pumpkin, candy corn, the MLB World Series and play What's That Sound.   Bishop Mueggenborg looks ahead toward Sunday's Gospel and how purgatory is not something to be scared of.   Bishop Ronald Hicks talks about how to MAKE disciples and why prayer is essential in any evangelization project.  

10/30/25 7am CT Hour - Jenni Thyng/Brian Gibson   Glen and Sara chat about carving pumpkin, candy corn, the MLB World Series and play What's That Sound.   Jenni Thyng advises Christians on how they should celebrate Halloween vertically, with God in mind and not horizontally, concerned about what others will think..   Brian Gibson brings us up to pace with the latest prolife news including abortion pill and 40 days for life campaigns.

10/29/25 7am CT Hour - Giovanni Ziberna/Dave Durand   Glen and Sarah chat about Halloween, All Saints Day coming up, Hurricane Melissa and more.   Giovanni Ziberna, director of "Triumph Over Evil: Battle of the Exorcists", gives some insights on the film and why they thought it was necessary to create..   Dave Durand shines a light on how peace in the home affects your peace and well being at work and how to obtain that peace.

10/29/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/Michael O'Rourke   Glen and Sarah chat about Halloween, All Saints Programming, Hurricane Melissa and more.   Ashley Noronha gives us the latest from Pope Leo.   Michael O'Rourke helps kids regain a sense of All Souls Day and Purgatory during Halloween.  

10/28/25 7am CT Hour - William Albrecht/Wendy McMahan   John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump's trip to Japan, Hurricane Melissa, and the Dodgers win game 3 of World Series.   William talks about the history and context of Reformation Day and why it is celebrated on Halloween.   Wendy shares how she was saved from oppression and delivered from a witchcraft attack through the power of confession, daily mass and prayer. https://www.conquerthedevil.com/    

  10/28/25 6am CT Hour - Suzanne Bilodeau/Harry Kraemer   John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump's trip to Japan, Hurricane Melissa, and the Dodgers win game 3 of World Series.   Suzanne explains why surrender to God if the most effective way to parent your toddlers and teens. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7N2wfCnidhuZLmhDXn5oC7   Harry approaches the question of why networking matters and if you still need it after the job.