The Mark Swartzberg Show

6am CT Hour - Mark talks men's mental health and singing with and to your kids liturgical music.   Grace Elaine shares her passion for music and how she is creating songs about the saints and liturgical seasons for families to use to immerse their children in the faith. https://www.youtube.com/@GraceElaineSings https://singwithgrace.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/40k6SmROGuYD6RVosICUaJ   Dr. Gerry Crete talks about the challenges in men's mental health since they do not seek help often and try to work through issues on their own.

7am CT Hour - Mark talks about navigating when a child leaves the faith and how to win them back.   David Hadjuk shares his story of doing "everything right" and yet having some of his 11 kids leave the faith. He gives practical advice on how to deal with this and offer up prayer and suffering for their return.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks Mary ad her title of Our Lady of Fairest Love, plus navigating single life and more.   Katie and Monica Hinderer join the show to discuss the title of Our Lady of Fairest Love, how t become a saint while single and navigating social media for good. https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/ https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/single-not-stalled-podcast/

7am CT hour - Mark talks virtues, how to grow in them and which one to start with.   Mark and Sarah reflect on 9/11 25 years later.   Dr. Andrew Whitmore breaks down the virtues, how to grow in them and what the saints had to say about them.

6am CT Hour - Mark talk about what god children's books look and sound like to enrich your child's imagination and sense of virtue.   Mark and Sarah remember 9/11 and the importance of the 25th Anniversary.   Dr. Kathleen Sullivan explains what to look for when picking out good books for your kids that will encourage virtue, a sense of adventure and imagination.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks human intellect and using AI properly and what draws people to the Catholic faith.   Dr. Donald Bungum breaks down what human intellect is and where AI can assist but not take over in application.   Gavin Listro shares his conversion story to the Catholic faith and what drew him away from Protestantism.    

7am CT Hour - Mark talks about the beauty of the faith in drawing you in and why we should have a cross on the moon.   Gavin Listro shares how the reverence of catholicism drew him into the faith in college.   Justin Park shares his mission to get a cross on the moon by 2030. https://www.facebook.com/CrossCoalition/

6am CT Hour - Mark talks Vatican City and all that goes on in Rome and the example of St. Peter Claver.   Ashley Noronha reports on Pope Leo's Weekly General Audience, Pope's Intentions for month, Pope's words to seminarians and more.   Mark, Gaby and Sarah chat about car blessings and St. Peter Claver seeing the dignity of all humans.   Prayer:      Oh God our Father, the image on the Shroud reminds us of the suffering inflicted on your Son, Jesus, who took on himself the sins of the world. Help us to see Him in every person, so that we may serve Him and proclaim His love, and grant us the joy of contemplating the radiant face of Jesus, risen from the dead, who lives and reigns with you forever and ever, AMEN.

7am CT Hour - Mark talks ho to navigate adult children including lending money and advice.   George and Kristin Kocan share their experience and wisdom on how they have raised their kids and how they interact with them as adults with families of their own.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks construction for Christ and the pros/cons of AI in human workforce.   Don Fitzmartin and Cristian Mendez shares the story of how they started Our Father Constructors and why they create beauty in the eye and heart through sacred spaces. https://ourfather.us/   Harry Kramer speaks to the balance that AI must have in the workplace and in educational settings of youth to make sure that humans are always responsible o for check in the work I dos.

7am CT Hour - Mark talks about how Lindsey Clancy trial has awaken America to the idea of mental health for mothers and young women.   Dr. Daniel Martinez shares his expertise on mental health and the importance of being supportive of young women who are undergoing postpartum or other mental health issues to get them help and support. https://www.discoverccs.org/

6am CT Hour - Mark talks famous Catholics in America and why teens are seeking out the best week ever program.   Theresa Civantos Barber shares her article with 25 famous Catholics and why their stories impact America today.  https://aleteia.org/2026/07/04/25-famous-catholics-who-shaped-americas-first-250-years/   Sam Phillips explains what "The Best Week Ever" is all about and why it encourages teens to become their best self and try new things. https://www.christendom.edu/admissions/thebestweekever/

7am CT Hour - Mark talks Good Counsel Homes and how we can assist women who weren't expecting motherhood.   Chris Bell from good Counsel Homes speaks about how they tackle the issue of unplanned pregnancy and why it's important to support mothers so they choose life and help their new family to flourish.

6am CT Hour - Mark investigates what the Focolare Movement, St. Maximilian and the Assumption.   Juliana Hyun and Tom Masters break down what the Focolare Movement is ad what draws people to it's spirituality. https://www.focolare.us/ The Great Attraction of Modern Times: https://www.focolare.org/en/to-embroider-patterns-of-light-on-the-crowd/   Fr. John Gordon speak to the martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe and his reliance on Our Blessed Mother and why we believe and celebrate the Assumption.

7am CT Hour -  Mark talks faith, science and wonder of space with the last man to walk on the moon.   Fr. John Gordon explains why the Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary and why it is fitting that her flesh was brought right to Heaven.   Dr. Harrison Schmidt shares the experiences he had as a geologist who studied and landed on the moon. He also talks faith and how God has a plan for each of us and Earth in the future.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks about the search for truth and what obstacles come in the way and how to create a thoughtful home for your family.   Monsignor James Shea breaks down how the search for truth intersects Studiositas and Curiositas and what that means.   Dia Boyle explains what a thoughtful home is and how to create an atmosphere that is loving and comfortable for those that live there. She gives some tips on how to go bout achieving this goal in today's world. https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-thoughtful-home?srsltid=AfmBOoqCD8d22I-hXKg2P8HyDRNLmEA0mOMNJLiFIXj4nChqkNnlNAYF&variant=44638706401457

7am CT Hour - Mark talks why family dinner is important and finds out what it's like to be a priest on a military base.   Dia Boyle explains why the perfect should not be the enemy of the good when it comes to family diners and why this practice created a safe place for kids.   Fr. Mike Metz shares the story of his journey to the priesthood and serving military on base as chaplain to Catholics and all soldiers. He explains why he like to be available at all times to help the men and women in his care be ready to serve in the role they have been called to.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks about life after the death of a child and how to lean of God during times of struggle.   Alex Alvarez shares the story of his family, the passing of his son Lucas in a boating accident and how God called him to start a foundation. https://lucasalvarezla6.com/

7am CT Hour - Mark talks marriage, navigating divorce, cold hearts and more.   Doug Hinderer joins the show to talk about how marriage is for holiness not happiness and how sacrificial love leads to happiness.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks about the beauty of music in prison ministry and how you can share your faith in the workplace.   Eric Genius explains how and why he performs music in prisons t bring beauty to those who are in most need to hope and redemption. https://www.ericgenuis.com/   Harry Kraemer gives his take on how we can incorporate our faith into the workplace without being preachy.

7am CT Hour - Mark talks overpopulation and why this is not true and the beauty of good storytelling in film.   Steve Mosher reveals the truth behind overpopulation and how countries like China enforced a one child policy.   Barbara Nicolosi speaks about creating powerful Catholic films that leave an impact.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks how to better educate our kids with a Catholic education and power of social media for good or bad.   Tom Bengston, founder of Unity Catholic High School talks education and why we might just need to take matters into our own hands. https://unitycatholicmn.org/   Mark, Gaby and Sarah chat about the manipulative natural of some social media posts ad how t counteract them with the beauty ad truth of the Catholic faith.

7am CT Hour - Mar talks about the sanctity of life with army physician and religious sister Sr. Dede Byrne.   Sr. Dede Byrne shares her vocation story and why she fights for life and it's sanctity through all stages of life.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks Mary ad her title of Our Lady of Fairest Love, plus navigating single life and more.   Katie and Monica Hinderer join the show to discuss the title of Our Lady of Fairest Love, how t become a saint while single and navigating social media for good. https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/ https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/single-not-stalled-podcast/

7am CT Hour - Mark hears the vocation story of a Salesian Sister and how God pursued her even when she pushed her vocation aside.   Sister Katie Flanagan shares the story of her vocation to the Salesian Sisters and how it took awhile but in God's time she found what he had in story for her life.  https://www.salesiansisters.org/apps/pages/Development-Office https://www.salesiansisters.org

6am CT Hour - Mark finds out what it's like to be  Relevant Radio volunteer and how to defend your argument soundly.   Steve Thordarson, ultimate Relevant Radio volunteer, shares how he encountered the station and why he volunteers. He notes how the art of listening has really helped him to be effective.   RJ Snell talks education and why the Socratic method helps young adults to understand what they belief and articulate and defend it.

7am CT Hour - Mark talks the do's and don'ts of proper funeral policy.   Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins the show to explain why we do what we do at a Catholic funeral and why we should avoid some anomalies that have started to creep into traditional funerals.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks Rome and he latest with Pope Leo ad highlights the life of St. Rose of Lima.   Ashley Noronha reports on Pope Leo's Weekly General Audience, visit to San Marino, visit to Rimini, speaking to members of ICLN and more.

7am CT Hour - Mark breaks down how faith and science assist in guiding us though the crucibles of life towards God.   Ben Baran shares how his life experiences led him to see the part faith and science play to navigate the crucibles of our life.  https://www.benbaran.com/crucibles

6am CT Hour - Mark shares the story of an orphan who found hope in Christ and why the examine should be part of your daily routine.   Dimitri Conejo gives testimony of how God is with us trough the darkest times. Dimitri retells how he was a beggar s a child and orphaned, adopted and started doing God's will through his work. https://www.dimconex.com/   Harry Kraemer shares how to carve out 15 minutes for the examine daily and the difference it makes in his life. https://harrykraemer.org/

7am CT Hour - Mark talks heroism and he faith with a Vice Admiral about the cause for canonization of Vincent Capodanno.   Vice Admiral P. Steve Stanley shares the story of Vietnam Chaplain Fr. Vincent Capodanno who was called to serve the men in Vietnam War and risked his life to rescue and give sacraments to them. His cause is open. https://www.capodannoguild.org/

6am CT Hour - Mark talks conversion and what it's like after a fruitful pilgrimage.   Julie Hartman shares her journey to the Catholic Church that includes a rock and roll icon and our very own Ashley Noronha.   John Paul Flynn, perpetual pilgrim on the 2026 Eucharistic Pilgrimage, reflects on his journey and wat he is up to now as school starts.

7am CT Hour - Mark talks teaching with teachers and why their formation and encouragement is key.   Tom Steenson and Austin Hatch join Mark to talk about their summer program the forms and encourages teachers so that they can be good role models and influences in the lives of their students creating an impact that lasts long after they leave the classroom.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks space and God's creation with the Pope's astronomer.   Brother Guy Consolmagno  brings his works at the Vatican Observatory to the show discussing the wonders of space and the Church's history of science and faith.

7am CT Hour - Mark talks about the 3 big Marian Feasts in August and how to bring these feasts to life.   Claudia Cangilla McAdam shares her work as an author of books for kids about the faith and how to celebrate the 3 big Marian feasts of August. https://www.orderosv.com/product/the-miracle-of-the-august-snow?ga_ref_list_id=undefinedga_ref_list_name=Search%20Results

6am CT Hour - Mark talks Pope Leo with Ashley Noronha about the happenings in Rome this week.   Ashley Noronha reports on Holy Fathers words on sacred music and it's place in mass, feasts of Assumption and Queenship of Mary, Rome extreme heat and more.

7am CT Hour - Mark talks Fulton Sheen, hi example, beautification, miracles and more.   Monsignor Jason Gray shares the story of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the miracle for his beautification and his hour of power.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks about how to review the day and find the areas the God is coaching you to grow.   Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag shares her reflection on how we can notice when something is off and God is trying to get our attention. https://plus.relevantradio.com/videos/joy-on-the-journey-letting-god-coach-us

7am CT Hour - Mark talks about the life of Francisco Garces and his work being a missionary to people of Arizona and Nevada during the time of Junipero Serra.   Jeremy Beer speaks to his desire to help make books that will inspire and connect the faith. https://creedandculture.com/ Jeremy shares the life the Franciscan missionary Francisco Garces and how he was known as one of the natives for his work spreading the Gospel. https://thejeremybeer.com/beyond-the-devils-road/

6am CT Hour - Mark talks Stanley Rother, who he is and why he's on his way to sainthood.   Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, postulator for Stanley Rother's cause, shares his life and the new documentary "American Martyr". She mentions his struggles, strengths and how he impacted the people of Guatemala. https://www.rotherdoc.com/

7am CT Hour - Mark talks Memorare and the miracles that can happen when we entrust ourselves to Jesus through in this way.   Fr. Francis Hoffman joins Mark to share the numerous times that the Memorare has been the Hail Mary pass in his life and that of Relevant Radio.

6am CT Hour - Mark investigates what the Focolare Movement, St. Maximilian and the Assumption.   Juliana Hyun and Tom Masters break down what the Focolare Movement is ad what draws people to it's spirituality. https://www.focolare.us/ The Great Attraction of Modern Times: https://www.focolare.org/en/to-embroider-patterns-of-light-on-the-crowd/   Fr. John Gordon speak to the martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe and his reliance on Our Blessed Mother and why we believe and celebrate the Assumption.

7am CT Hour -  Mark talks faith, science and wonder of space with the last man to walk on the moon.   Fr. John Gordon explains why the Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary and why it is fitting that her flesh was brought right to Heaven.   Dr. Harrison Schmidt shares the experiences he had as a geologist who studied and landed on the moon. He also talks faith and how God has a plan for each of us and Earth in the future.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks about the search for truth and what obstacles come in the way and how to create a thoughtful home for your family.   Monsignor James Shea breaks down how the search for truth intersects Studiositas and Curiositas and what that means.   Dia Boyle explains what a thoughtful home is and how to create an atmosphere that is loving and comfortable for those that live there. She gives some tips on how to go bout achieving this goal in today's world. https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-thoughtful-home?srsltid=AfmBOoqCD8d22I-hXKg2P8HyDRNLmEA0mOMNJLiFIXj4nChqkNnlNAYF&variant=44638706401457

7am CT Hour - Mark talks why family dinner is important and finds out what it's like to be a priest on a military base.   Dia Boyle explains why the perfect should not be the enemy of the good when it comes to family diners and why this practice created a safe place for kids.   Fr. Mike Metz shares the story of his journey to the priesthood and serving military on base as chaplain to Catholics and all soldiers. He explains why he like to be available at all times to help the men and women in his care be ready to serve in the role they have been called to.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks Rome ad Pope Leo and overcoming darkness in prayer life.   Ashley Noronha reports on Pope Leo and he latest from Rome including Marian fervor of St. Maximilian Kolbe and feast of St. Lawrence.   Mark, Gaby and Sarah chat about St. Jan de Chantel, her life and what we ca learn from her life including perseverance in prayer through life and forgiveness when it seems impossible.

7am CT Hour - Mark talks conversion and the role adoration has in higher education in today's world.   Dr. Roger Nutt shares his story of how he came into the Catholic Church and pulled into the realm of education and how heartened he is with the youth of today that come to Ave Maria University in Florida.

6am CT Hour - Mark talks how to identify the areas of humility we need to work on to grow and conversion through sacred art.   Fr. Joseph Martin Fagan breaks down the Litany of Humility through the Dominican lens and why this is such a hard virtue to grow in. https://catholicexchange.com/a-thomistic-litany-of-humility/   Stevan Fane shares this tells the story of his conversion from Judaism to Catholicism and why he is using art to bring people to Christ. https://lumendei.art/

7am CT Hour - Mark talks August saints and how to live liturgically with the church calendar with the family.   Mark, Sarah and Gaby talk Sts, Monica, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and more.   Kendra Tierney Norton explains liturgical living and how to live it without being overwhelmed. https://catholicallyear.com/

6am CT Hour - Mark talks pro life laws and their effectiveness and how to react when your kids go "no contact".   Dr. Michael New shares the latest on pro-life laws and abortion through telehealth.   Noelle Mering - explains what "no contact" is and how to react when a loved one distances themselves from you in this way. https://noellemering.substack.com/