The Simple Truth
The Simple Truth, hosted by Jim Havens, airs each weekday from 4-5PM(EST) on The Station of the Cross Media Network. The focus of the show is authentically receiving, living, and transmitting the simple Truth of Jesus and His Catholic Church. We're in challenging times, but we are made to rise up and meet the challenges before us with Christ. We'll be proclaiming all that is good, true, and beautiful, applying it to real life, and we won't shy away from the difficult topics, especially lifting up the truth in those areas where it is most unpopular, and therefore most needed. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: "The disciple of Christ consents to 'live in the truth,' that is, in the simplicity of a life in conformity with the Lord's example, abiding in his truth. "If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth." Join us live on the radio, on YouTube, Facebook, or listen to the podcast!
Episodes

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
1/28/25 - Bishop Joseph Strickland returns to the show to share his latest monthly update with us. What's going on in the life of America's Bishop? We'll also discuss the Doorkeepers initiative being led by Jim and Bishop Strickland, including the upcoming 90-day mission that begins this Friday. Registrations are open now; visit the link below to sign up! Read Bishop Strickland's writings at https://www.bishopstrickland.com/ Doorkeepers: https://www.jimhavens.com/dkpreview

Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
1/27/24 - Last year, the six week abortion ban took affect in Florida after being passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. However, without a federal ban in place, and with out-of-state options still available, is it truly possible for authorities to enforce this new policy in the state of Florida, or is it all just a facade providing a false sense of hope for pro-lifers? Pam Stenzel returns to the show to bring us the latest updates from the ground in the Sunshine State.

Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
1/24/25 - In a massive win for the pro life movement, news broke that President Donald Trump has officially pardoned pro lifers that faced unjust imprisonment for their defense of unborn children. What might this tell us about the next four years ahead? We'll also recap today's March for Life in Washington, D.C. including speakers like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and popular pro life activist Lila Rose.

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
1/23/25 - Dr. Monica Miller is a nationally known pro-life leader, having been involved in the pro-life movement since 1976. She is the founder of Citizens for a Pro-life Society and author of several articles published on theological subjects and life-issues. Her work has appeared in This Rock, The National Catholic Register, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, The New Oxford Review, Fidelity Magazine, and Crisis Magazine. Since 1976, Monica Miller has made it her life's work to defend the unborn: she has counseled pregnant women outside abortion clinics and organized pro-life groups and sit-ins at many of those same clinics. She has blocked abortionists' cars, been arrested, and gone to jail. And she has pulled the bodies of thousands of unborn babies out of dumpsters and given them a proper burial. Abandoned: The Untold Stories of the Abortion Wars is the story of those children abandoned by abortion, and it is the story of their courageous defenders. It tells the profound, breathtaking, and often daring journey of one woman, but it is much more than that. It is a history of the Pro-Life movement since Roe vs. Wade, a suspenseful, true-life tale of life and death, an insightful look into the unique and terrible horror of abortion, and a plea for the protection of the most helpless and innocent members of the human family. Get the book at https://tanbooks.com/products/books/abandoned-the-untold-story-of-the-abortion-wars/?srsltid=AfmBOopEmXMVLMdLxYPsKRwV6E9CgKU-ltBZ85_HyVrWN_iN6zmwOeeb

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
1/22/25 - Today we explore the inspiring life of Sr. Clare Crockett, a young nun whose deep faith and unwavering commitment to God touched countless lives. From her early years in Northern Ireland to her transformative journey into religious life with the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother, Sr. Clare's story is one of radical love and devotion. Despite facing challenges, she remained a beacon of joy and hope, eventually sacrificing her life in the 2015 Ecuador earthquake while serving others. This episode will highlight her legacy of faith, courage, and selflessness, offering viewers a powerful reminder of the call to holiness in everyday life.

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
1/21/25 - Kevin Wells is a former Major League Baseball writer, award-winning journalist, and Catholic speaker. He is the author of Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, The Priests We Need to Save the Church, and Burst. Kevin is an active evangelist, writer, and podcaster (One 2 One Podcast) who has presented at conferences and seminaries nationally and internationally.

Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
1/20/25 - Pam Stenzel returns to discuss the significance of Inauguration Day 2025 and its implications for the pro-life movement. With the Trump administration taking office, we explore potential changes in policy surrounding life issues, particularly the future of abortion laws and the role of the Catholic Church in advocating for the sanctity of life. Pam and Jim will share insights regarding how the pro-life movement can continue to grow and evolve in this new political landscape, and what Catholics can do to be a voice for the voiceless for years to come. Learn more about Enlighten Communications at https://enlightencom.com/

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
1/17/25 - Our annual two-day mini appeal is underway! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other Catholic programming that you hear on The Station of the Cross, you can let us know by making your most generous pledge today. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Station of the Cross is 98% listener funded. That also means that all of your donations are tax-deductible! To support The Station of the Cross right now, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use the Donation button in your iCatholic Radio mobile app!

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
1/16/25 - Our annual two-day mini appeal is underway! If you enjoy The Simple Truth and the other Catholic programming that you hear on The Station of the Cross, you can let us know by making your most generous pledge today. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Station of the Cross is 98% listener funded. That also means that all of your donations are tax-deductible! To support The Station of the Cross right now, call 1-877-711-8500, visit thestationofthecross.com, or use the Donation button in your iCatholic Radio mobile app!

Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
1/15/25 - Join us as we explore the lives of two remarkable Mexican martyrs, St. José Sánchez del Río and Blessed Miguel Pro. St. José, just 14 years old, gave his life during the Cristero War, boldly professing his faith even in the face of torture. Blessed Miguel Pro, a Jesuit priest, fearlessly carried out clandestine ministry under threat of death, ultimately martyred for his unwavering commitment to Christ and his people. Their stories of courage, sacrifice, and deep devotion remind us of the strength found in standing firm in faith, even amid persecution.







