Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” I apologize for my absence in this week's episode. Traveling took me away from our usual Theology of the Body Audience with Linda. We should be back on track next week. Meanwhile, I invite you to journey back through our previous episodes and discover their enriching insights. In these trying times, with tensions rising in Israel, Ukraine, and globally, I find myself contemplating the world around us. Despite the Western world's increasin...
Oct 11, 2023•5 min•Ep. 414
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Do you feel the world around you is in chaos? As Israel is attacked and another war breaks out there will be more pain and suffering. Today we unfold the crisis of our time, dissecting how the decline of faith in God has precipitated the fall of Western civilization and its effect on individuals, families, and nations. And how building small faith communities may be the answer. We discuss Sundays Scripture from Isaiah, St. Paul and Matthew's G...
Oct 09, 2023•42 min•Ep. 413
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Get ready to embark on a captivating and heartwarming journey with Cynthia Breheny, a notable digital artist, animator, author and new mom. Cynthia shares her experiences growing up with gender dysphoria and tells the story of her search for alternative therapies without transition. She goes on to describe her work to help others through the Paradox Institute. Her story and path to healing is a warm and tender must-listen for anyone looking to unde...
Oct 06, 2023•49 min•Ep. 412
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” "When they rise from the dead, they take neither wife nor husband" (Mk 12:25). Christ speaks these words, which have a key meaning for the Theology of the Body, after having affirmed in the dialogue with the Sadducees that the resurrection conforms to the "Power of the Living God." Join Linda Pieper and Jack as they discuss a "New Meaning of the Body" as outlined by St. John Paul II in audience #66 of his masterful wor...
Oct 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 411
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What if the key to unlocking the mysteries of salvation lies within the pages of Saint John Paul II's reflections on the Book of Acts? Today's podcast was dually inspired, first by a recently published book, in 2019, based on newly discovered reflections by Saint John Paul II on the famous passage in the book of Acts where the apostle Paul speaks to the skeptical Greeks about the ' unknown God.' Secondly, as fate would have it, ...
Oct 02, 2023•48 min•Ep. 410
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Is the innocence of our children under threat? What’s the role of the church in shaping societal norms about sexuality and identity? Join Jack and Tom Hampson as they unravel the implications of Illinois's new law allowing any multiple occupancy restroom to be identified as all gender. Our conversation takes us back to the roots of this societal shift, tracing its origins to Alfred Kinsey, the sexual attitude readjustment films, and the reperc...
Sep 29, 2023•45 min•Ep. 409
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Have you ever meditated on the reality that within your human heart resides Divine Life? Join Linda and Jack as they discuss Pope John Paul II's, the Theology Of The Body . The Power of God—not as a force of domination, but as a benevolent provider. We contemplate the face of Christ, His resurrection, and how the reality of the Cross, embraced, will liberate us from sin and fear. This is audience 65 of Pope John Paul II's masterful work; ...
Sep 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 408
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Transitioning from physical realities to spiritual ones, we journey into the extraordinary life of Padre Pio, the Capuchin priest who bore the stigmata—Christ's wounds—as he lived a life of service to God and sinners. Padre Pio's tale, laden with divine gifts and miracles, deeply resonated with my own father. His story, and the lessons it holds, is not buried in the past but holds valuable teachings for today’s youth. Be prepared for a de...
Sep 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 407
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Is your child's education under siege? Brace yourself as Lieutenant Colonel Matt Crouch and I pull back the curtain on the left's strategic attack on our culture and our children. We bring to light how empowering parents is the cornerstone in preserving childhood innocence and safeguarding the foundational values of our society. Join us as we navigate the complexities of school choice, an essential tool in giving parents control over thei...
Sep 22, 2023•44 min•Ep. 406
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Jesus answers as follows: "Is not this the reason you are wrong, that you know neither the Scriptures not the power of God? For when they rise from the dead, they take neither wife nor husband, but are like angels in heaven" (Mk 12:24-25). With audience #64 of St John Paul II's Theology of the Body" as their guide, Linda and Jack explore the third part of the triptych that paints a vivid picture of marriage as the image of God, ...
Sep 20, 2023•44 min•Ep. 405
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Prepare for a journey into the accelerating spiritual warfare of our times. Jack exposes the disturbing signs of society's moral decline, reflected not only in our laws and culture, but in the shifting public opinion. Drawing from Scripture, the signs of the times, and Bishop Fulton Sheens prophetic statement from 1974, he illuminates the Church's looming trial, the baffling mystery of lawlessness, and the ominous emergence of the Antichr...
Sep 18, 2023•53 min•Ep. 404
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Are you prepared for an intense journey into the realm of spiritual warfare? This episode promises a deep dive into the potent prayers of the Auxilium Christianorum, a spiritual lifeline that I am intimately acquainted with, offering daily recitations to fortify my faith. Get ready to uncover the stark reality of our membership in the Church Militant, and the ceaseless, unseen battles we wage against darkness. The Demonic is real and closer than yo...
Sep 16, 2023•53 min•Ep. 403
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What if we told you that the key to finding true love and satisfaction lies within your own lived experiences, infused with the Gospel? Join us as we uncover the divine echo within every human heart and reflect on the profound sacredness of the human body. Join Linda and Jack as they follow the lead of John Paul II and journey into the realm of art and media, examining their impact on humanity. Here, we challenge both artists and viewers to scrutin...
Sep 13, 2023•46 min•Ep. 402
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Get ready for a thought-provoking dialog with Noelle Mering, the author of "Awake, Not Woke – a Christian response to the cult of progressive ideology". Your perspective on the world around you will take on more light that will help you navigate the illusions and falsehoods presented by the woke movement. Our discourse includes insightful conversation on the troubling distortion of language by this progressive ideology that has far-reachi...
Sep 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 401
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Thus says the Lord to the Prophet Ezekiel, "when you hear me say anything, you shall warn them for me. If I tell the wicked, "O wicked one, you shall surely die," and you do not speak out to dissuade the wicked from his way, the wicked shall die for his guilt, but I will hold you responsible for his death!" In this episode I peel back the veil to reveal a sinister reality we cannot ignore - the exploitation of children. Given th...
Sep 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 400
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What if the innocence of our children and the sanctity of their minds were being violated by the very institutions meant to protect them? We're peeling back the layers of a distorted culture, revealing the harsh reality of explicit sex education standards imposed on young children, and exposing the rapid cultural decay echoing St. John Paul II's prescient warnings in The Ethos of the Body and Art and Media series. Join us, as we probe Chr...
Sep 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 399
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” We're standing on the frontline of a battle waged against the very fabric of our society, a war ripping apart the sanctity of marriage, family, and faith. Our children's innocence, our freedom, our eternity, all hang in the balance as Neo Marxists strive to build their utopian society. Unraveling the threads of this complex narrative, we shine a spotlight on Catholic social teaching, and how it intersects with the challenges of our time. ...
Sep 04, 2023•52 min•Ep. 398
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Ever wondered how society's perception of love and human dignity has shifted over the years and the impact it has on us? Join Linda and I as we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of Audience #61 of John Paul II's masterful work, Man and Woman He Created Them, A Theology of the Body. Our journey takes us through the undercurrents of pornography that have swept society, shedding light on its grooming and desensitizing effects on the ...
Aug 30, 2023•40 min•Ep. 397
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Deacon Mike Alber vividly recounts his transformative experiences, revealing God's pro-life intent. From his contemplative moments during adoration to a visit to a baby exhibit, shares how these occurrences, paired with science and the sacraments, deepened his profound appreciation for life in the womb. As a follow up please listen to Jacks interview with Rebecca Kiessling. #279 Conceived In Rape; Rebecca Kiessling's Inspiring Story Of Li...
Aug 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 396
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What if the moral corruption in politics was an inevitable symptom of a deeper societal decay? This episode dissects the intriguing parallels between today's political climate under Joe Biden, the previous administration under Donald Trump, and the historical events of 1 Samuel Chapter 8 when the people rejected God and demanded a king to rule them. Jack ventures beyond the surface of politics, into the inner workings of influential institutio...
Aug 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 395
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What if you were told that our very understanding of who we are, our purpose, and our quest for love and happiness is deeply connected to divine life? Reflecting upon Pope John Paul II's audience # 60, The Ethos of the Body in Art and Media , Jack and Linda discuss the significant role that art and media have in shaping the culture of purity and chastity. As part of our mission to restore the sanctity of innocence, we announce the launch of &q...
Aug 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 394
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Picture this: the institution we entrust with the education and development of our children, instead becoming a platform for sexual grooming and exploitation. Unsettling? Yes. Necessary to confront? Absolutely. We delve into the unnerving reality that our children's innocence is being stolen right under our noses, within the very walls of our public schools. We're not just talking about a minor issue here. We're addressing the gross ...
Aug 21, 2023•23 min•Ep. 393
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Sheen warned 50 years ago that "not far after our time, and perhaps in the time of some, then will come the battles and the testing. Our Lord said, Satan would sift you as wheat." Today we are being sifted! Yet he went that "we can all thank God that we live in these days! Really, it's beautiful. Now we can say , 'aye' or 'nay,' and we can bear up under assault, criticism and ridicule, because this is the lot...
Aug 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 392
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Is life puzzling you with profound questions about identity, purpose, and the quest for true love? Join Linda and Jack as they share John Paul II's Audience #59 from his profound work "Man and Woman He Created Them, A Theology of the Body." The profound insight from Matthew 5:27-28 on purity of heart and our unity with God will be our compass as we navigate the maze of life. And remember, these timeless words of Jesus are meant for e...
Aug 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 391
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Are you ready to be catapulted back in time to 1974? Brace yourself for a fascinating journey as Jack decodes the prophetic warnings of Bishop Fulton Sheen and their alarming relevance today. From the impact of the sexual revolution on the sacred institutions of marriage and family, to the chilling infiltration of evil in our government. Listen to "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony! A voice reading 'the signs of the time....
Aug 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 390
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Ready to rekindle your faith and recenter your family amid today's cultural chaos? Let us charter this journey for you as we reflect on the teachings of Scripture, Bishop Sheen, and Jesus Himself. Together, we can navigate the current cycles of evil and corruption that plague our world. Through programs like Love Ed, we empower parents and children alike to reclaim control from a disoriented culture and strengthen their bonds. The battle doesn...
Aug 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 389
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Linda is off today, please keep her sister in your prayers. Jack takes this time to talk about LoveEd and how human identity, purpose and meaning is lost and confused when "God is forgotten." It is an episode about love, life, sexuality, and purity, and how these concepts tie back to the divine purpose for which we were created. In a world swaying under the weight of moral confusions, this podcast episode illuminates the path towards unde...
Aug 09, 2023•31 min•Ep. 388
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Our children’s innocence is not just at risk – it’s being stolen right under our noses. Welcome to an episode where we expose the shocking reality of comprehensive sex education in public schools, where pornography, gender identity, masturbation, and racism are painted as normal components of childhood learning. Amidst the alarming sexual indoctrination of our young ones, we challenge you to reflect on the values you want your children to uphold. A...
Aug 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 387
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Are you ready to challenge the status quo? With alarming truths about our current societal structures and their devastating effects on childhood, we delve into unchartered territories in this episode. We reveal the disturbing changes in our society, starting with what we term as the 'annihilation of childhood' - a national disgrace deeply rooted in human rights and dignity issues. We unravel the impact of the Neo-Marxist platform adopted ...
Aug 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 386
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” How often do you stop and ask yourself the big questions in life? This riveting discussion challenges us to reflect on the purity of heart Jesus calls us to and how this journey will transform our lives. We tackle the paradox of the weeds and the wheat, the real-world manifestation of moral relativism, and the profound questions that our culture grapples with today. The road to perdition is wide and easy. Have you ever wondered why Jesus leads us t...
Aug 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 385
