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EPISODE #121
TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: 100 WAYS JP II CHANGED THE WORLD

Why is abortion a big debate during the Coronavirus?  Timmerie discusses this and her love for Saint John Paul II.  Timmerie is joined by guest Patrick Novocosky, author of the new book “100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World”  They’ll discuss not only how this saint changed the world but also their lives and things such as religious liberty, the value of suffering, death, human dignity, athletes, theology of the body, sexuality, and more.

 

* Update, since recording this, the ebook is available.  The hard copy publication date has been pushed out to October 2020.

 

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Originally broadcast on 4/4/20

EPISODE #120
TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: EVERYTHING WILL CHANGE

People are fleeing California, and not because of the Coronavirus.  What can we learn about living more simply, staying within our means, and keeping family first?

Fr. Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss his experience as a priest unable to give the sacraments to the people, the good things we’ve seen come from the Covid-19 quarantine, and the things it may challenge us to do moving forward; and the ultimate sacrifice our priests are called to make.

 

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Originally broadcast on 3/29/20

EPISODE #119
TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: THRIVING IN CRISIS AND KEEPING THE FAITH

A welcome surprise for long time listeners of Trending with Timmerie: Chris Mueller is back discussing how to thrive with the downtime, quality time, and close quarters we all face in-light of the Coronavirus.  He will share about keeping the faith in the midst of the unfathomable as his son Ben battles cancer.  Timmerie will discuss how we can be more courageous and faithful as access to the Mass and Communion decreases and fear increases.  She’ll discuss the importance of living in a state of grace and not taking God for granted.

 

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Originally broadcast on 3/22/20

STANDING UP TO BULLIES

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is  

the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. [Deuteronomy 31:6] 

 

When Australian youth Quaden Bayles told his mother recently that he wanted to die because of the relentless taunting he endured as a little person, bullying again made worldwide headlines.  

Bullying – which is much easier to accomplish, and more devastating thanks to the ubiquitous presence of social media – remains an important issue for children, educators, and parents. As Catholic parents, we must live the Church’s catechetical teachings on the sanctity of life, which makes clear that bullying is wrong: 

 

“Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the  

 creative action of God and it remains forever in a special relationship  

 with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from  

 its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim  

 for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being.”  

 

That’s easier said than done, since human nature pits the strong against the weak and teasing is a given as we grow from childhood into adults. Still, even Pope Francis speaks out on the issue, sending a greeting to a 2019 conference on the topic. 

“Bullying is a phenomenon of self-compensation, self-assessment, not of finding myself, but of decreasing the other to feel better,” Pope Francis said in his video message. “It means learning to look from top to bottom, and badly. 

“…Declare war on bullying, because it diminishes dignity, and stand up for dialogue; walking together, with patience of listening to the other,” he concludes. “The peace will then be strong, and that same strong peace will let you discover your own dignity, your own dignity.” 

Catholic child psychologist Margery Arnold says the best way parents can teach their children about bullying is through their actions, not their words. “Children are always watching you,” says Arnold, who coordinates the Diocese of Orange’s Mental Health Ministry.  

“Bullying is something to be taken very seriously,” she adds. “Parents who suspect bullying as an issue should seek help with trusted advisers through their school, mental health system, or their parish.” 

It’s as important to recognize bullying behavior as well as identifying the victim of bullying, she notes. “Parents should be equally concerned, as both behaviors indicate something might be going wrong.” 

Indeed, responsible parenting means teaching our kids to love one another as Jesus has loved us. 

Mike Schabert, associate superintendent for the diocese’s Office of Catholic Schools, notes that because Catholic elementary schools have dedicated character development programs, students may experience less bullying than kids in public schools.  

“Our curriculum looks for opportunities to expand Catholic teaching beyond the Bible and the sacraments,” Schabert says, “to behavior that is rooted in the golden rule and teaches kids to treat others as they want to be treated. 

“We focus on the idea that we’re all part of a community, and when we make a decision it impacts the community,” he adds. “We are not free from the challenge of bullying, but incidents are certainly fewer and far between.”  

BULLYING RESOURCES 

Catholic parents concerned about bullying should study the body of research online on the topic “adverse child experiences,” says child psychologist Margery Arnold. 

Arnold also recommends viewing the movie, “Resilience,” which she can screen in parishes and at workshops. The film, produced by Jamie Redford, provides a compelling look at compassion and what happens when we act out of love. She says it “can change the way you live.” 

Contact her at [email protected].

EPISODE #117
TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: BEING A GOOD LISTENER & THE SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY

Are you a good listener?  Are you aware of the needs of others? Are you able to find common ground with other people?

Father Robert Spitzer of The Magis Center joins Trending with Timmerie.  Together they will talk about how men and women listen, how we can better listen to God, prayer, discernment, character formation, self awareness, and the Spiritual Works of Mercy.

 

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Originally broadcast on 3/8/20

EPISODE #116
TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BIRTH CONTROL

What you should know about birth control:  Don’t be afraid to have this conversation, even when abortion comes up.  A contraceptive mindset is a pro-abortion mindset.  Most women don’t know the facts.  We all deserve to know.  Does contraception influence who we date or marry?  What are the health risks of birth control?  Is there a medical necessity for taking the pill?  What is an abortifacient?  Can birth control cause an abortion?  What are pheromones?  Also: NaPro technology as an alternative to IVF.

 

Find a NaPro Doctor today:  https://www.fertilitycare.org/find-a-mc

Find a Fertility Care Practitioner:  https://fertilitycare.org/ministryfinder

 

Host Timmerie to run a workshop in your area on what you need to know about birth control https://www.radiotrending.com/booktimmerie

 

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Originally broadcast on 2/23/20

EPISODE #115
TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: NON-MONOGAMY EXPLAINED & LENTEN PRACTICES

Don’t fall off your chair!  Michael Gasparro (Associate Marriage and Family Therapist) joins Trending with Timmerie to make sense of the “consensual non-monogamy” fad.  Have you heard of serial monogamy?  The’ll also discuss attraction and birth control as covered in the new Netflix series “Sex Explained”.  Don’t let Netflix be the sex educator of the culture.  Also, hear a therapist’s perspective on preparing for Lent and how you can intentionally prepare.

Where is the common ground on abortion? How can we use this to make others more pro-life?

 

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Originally broadcast on 2/16/20

EPISODE #114
TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: THE SUPERBOWL AND WOMANHOOD

What is a woman?  Fr. Robert Spitzer of The Magis Center joins Trending with Timmerie to unpack the many gifts of femininity to dive deeper into the identity of women.

Hips don’t lie? Controversy has stirred over depictions of women during the Super Bowl halftime show featuring J. Lo and Shakira.  Listen for a discussion on everything from sex trafficking to empathy.  Conversations will cover beauty, virtue, children, marriage, productivity, feminism, eternity, the Women’s March, gender identity, objectification, finding balance, and an un-affirmed generation.

 

Links to resources mentioned:

Essays on Women https://smile.amazon.com/Essays-Woman-Collected-English-German/dp/0935216596/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=edith+stein&qid=1581035962&sr=8-3

 

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Originally broadcast on 2/9/20

EPISODE #112
TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: ABORTION AND FERTILITY IN 2020

Fr. Robert Spitzer of the Magis Center joins Trending with Timmerie.  They’ll discuss abortion in 2020 and what is to be expected from the Supreme Court as the battle over Roe v. Wade continues.  Listen in regarding major changes in fertility both domestically and abroad as Japan faces record low birth rates.  What can Catholics do?  Finally they’ll discuss why the public loves Ricky Gervais’ comments from the Golden Globes.

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Booking Timmerie to speak for a pro-woman and pro-life apologetics training to help have simple conversations about abortion that will foster a strong pro-life position.   https://www.radiotrending.com/booktimmerie

 

 

 

Originally broadcast on 1/11/20

EPISODE #111
TRENDING WITH TIMMERIE: DEATH, JUDGMENT, HEAVEN, HELL (THE FOUR LAST THINGS)

The four last things.  Do you ever think about your death?  Are you afraid of the coming judgment?  Do you ponder heaven and fear hell?

Fr. Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss the four last things.  They’ll pull from the works of St. Alphonsus Liguori & the Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraph 1005-1041).

 

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Booking Timmerie to speak in 2020 https://www.radiotrending.com/booktimmerie

 

 

 

Originally broadcast on 1/4/20