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How God Healed Me After My Parents’ Divorce (Joey Pontarelli) - 6/24/25

6/24/25 - Joey Pontarelli, founder of Restored Ministry, shares a moving Catholic testimony of growing up in a broken home marked by the pain of his parents' divorce. As a teenager, he struggled with deep wounds: feelings of rejection, fear of abandonment, and a belief that he was unlovable. To cope, he chased achievement, perfectionism, and control, but none of it brought real peace. Everything began to change when he encountered Jesus Christ in a personal way through the sacraments, prayer, and authentic Catholic community. Joey discovered that God not only wanted to heal his wounds, but also to use his story to help others. Today, through Restored, he helps teens and young adults from divorced and broken families find healing, hope, and identity in Christ. Learn more about Joey's good work at Restored

Men’s March Recap: Washington DC 2025 - 6/23/25

6/23/25 - On June 7, 2025, Catholic men from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. for the National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood. Led by Jim Havens and Father Stephen Imbarrato, the event began with a solemn witness outside an abortion center and continued with a public march to Lafayette Park, where powerful speakers, including Pam Stenzel, Walter Hoye, and Bishop Joseph Strickland, delivered urgent calls for men to rise up, defend the preborn, and demand recognition of their constitutional personhood under the 14th Amendment. Today's show will feature highlights and footage from their talks, capturing a movement rooted in truth, courage, and the Gospel of Life. Learn more about the movement at https://themensmarch.com

Let’s Unpack the Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson Debate… (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 6/20/25

6/20/25 - We dive into the recent debate between Senator Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson, where the conversation took a sharp turn toward life issues, specifically In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and what it means to be truly pro-life. As Catholics, we believe that life begins at conception and that every human being, no matter how small, has inherent dignity and worth. But how do those beliefs align with the modern practices of IVF? What does the Church actually teach about assisted reproductive technologies? And how should we respond when even self-proclaimed Christians and pro-life leaders seem to send mixed messages?

SOTC Spring Mini Appeal Day Two - Meet the Founders! (Jim and Joanne Wright) - 6/19/25

6/19/25 - Jim and Joanne Wright are the co-founders of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. They join us today to share personal insights, stories, and more as we strive to meet our Spring Appeal Goal! If you enjoy The Simple Truth or any of the other great Catholic programs heard on The Station of the Cross, we need your most generous gift today! The network is 98% listener-funded, and as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, your donations are tax-deductible! To donate today and help keep your favorite shows on the air, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, use the donation page on your iCatholicRadio mobile app, or return the envelope from our recent mailing. We have a great selection of thank-you gifts still available while supplies last, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com. Thank you for your generosity and may God bless you and your family!

SOTC Spring Mini Appeal Day One - Meet the Founders! (Jim and Joanne Wright) - 6/18/25

6/18/25 - Jim and Joanne Wright are the co-founders of The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network. They join us today to share personal insights, stories, and more as we strive to meet our Spring Appeal Goal! If you enjoy The Simple Truth or any of the other great Catholic programs heard on The Station of the Cross, we need your most generous gift today! The network is 98% listener-funded, and as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, your donations are tax-deductible! To donate today and help keep your favorite shows on the air, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, use the donation page on your iCatholicRadio mobile app, or return the envelope from our recent mailing. We have a great selection of thank-you gifts still available while supplies last, which can be viewed at thestationofthecross.com. Thank you for your generosity and may God bless you and your family!

Israel and Iran, The Sacred Heart, and St. Joan of Arc (Bishop Joseph Strickland) - 6/17/25

6/17/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to discuss his recent articles posted to his Substack page. Among them are a tribute to Saint Joan of Arc and why she serves as a beacon of courage and faith for Catholics, a all for Catholics to venerate the Sacred Heart of Jesus (especially in the month of June), and a reflection on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and their potential impact on global stability. NOTE: We apologize in advance for audio connection issues! Bishop Strickland's Substack: https://bishopjosephstrickland.substack.com/ Bishop Strickland's Website: https://bishopstrickland.com/  

Pro-Life, Pro-Personhood: Ending Abortion with Truth & Compassion (Pam Stenzel) - 6/16/25

6/16/25 - Jim Havens sits down with veteran pro-life leader Pam Stenzel to discuss the fight to end abortion through a clear, Catholic understanding of personhood. With decades of experience in the movement, Pam shares powerful insights from her work in crisis pregnancy centers, pro-life education, and national advocacy. Together, Jim and Pam unpack the foundational truth that every human life, from the moment of conception, is a person created in the image of God and deserving of protection. The pro-life movement must stay rooted in truth, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the dignity of every person. Learn more about Enlighten Communications at https://enlightencom.com/

Abortion, Euthanasia, and the Crisis of Weak Men in Church and State (Fr. Stephen Imbarrato) - 6/13/25

6/13/25 - In today's world, abortion and euthanasia are promoted as "compassionate" choices - but in truth, they are grave evils that attack the very foundation of human dignity. Jim and Father Imbarrato unpack recent developments in the pro-life movement and examine how the rise of the culture of death has been fueled not only by moral confusion, but by a failure of leadership, especially among men in both the Church and civil society. We're calling on men to rise up with courage, conviction, and faith. The Church needs fathers, priests, and leaders who are unafraid to speak the truth, defend the innocent, and protect life at every stage from conception to natural death. The time for silence is over. The time for strong men anchored in truth, humility, and sacrificial love is now.

Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney (Kevin Wells) - 6/12/25

6/12/25 - In a world where modern secularism clouds the consciences of Catholic youth and adults alike and so few clergy are regarded as their rescuers, St. John Vianney, the humble patron saint of priests, receives a new title: Patron Saint of the Domestic Priesthood. St. Philomena, his muse, urges him to guide parents in their sacred role: "Jean-Marie, countless parents mourn for their lost children . . . you must teach moms and dads to be the priests of their homes." In Coached by the Curé, the saint's example illuminates the path for Catholic parents and all who seek to bring lost souls back from modern ideologies, indifference, and confusion. Readers discover the saintly traits of Vianney—the pastor who sacrificed his life for sinners. His humility, fortitude to overcome Satan's relentless assaults, Eucharistic love, devotion to Mary, courage, prayer, and commitment to penance shine through, offering a powerful guide for those who are eager to help others return to the light. Parents, laity, and clergy alike will find inspiration in the heart of this true white martyr, willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of even a single soul. Purchase the book at https://scepterpublishers.org/products/preorder-coached-by-the-cure?variant=45397530116273

Blessed Bartolo Longo: The Ex-Satanic Priest Who Became a Marian Apostle (Joanne Wright) - 6/11/25

6/11/25 - This is the astonishing true story of Blessed Bartolo Longo (1841–1926), a man who descended into darkness as a satanic priest during his years as a law student in Naples—but who was rescued by divine grace and became one of the Church's most fervent promoters of the Holy Rosary. Raised in a devout Catholic family, Bartolo fell away from the faith during his university studies, swept up in the anti-clerical, occult movements of his time. He was ordained a satanic priest and suffered severe depression, paranoia, and spiritual torment. But through the prayers of his family and the guidance of a Dominican priest, Fr. Alberto Radente, Bartolo experienced a miraculous conversion. Devoting his life to penance and reparation, Bartolo dedicated himself to Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Rosary. He helped rebuild the faith of an entire region by bringing the Rosary to the poor in Pompeii, where he founded the now world-famous Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii. He also established schools, orphanages, and legal aid for the poor—all as acts of penance and service. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1980, calling him the "Man of Mary" and a "true lay apostle of the Rosary."