

Discipline, Limits, and the Making of Great Kids
27/12/2025 | 50 mins.
Patrick Whalen is the founder and Chief Executive Officer at Iliad Athletics. He has over a decade of service in the United States Marine Corps. Episode Guide Childhood development – building our children’s foundation (4:05) The role of screens in our lives and the limits of the body (12:53) Normative behavior that children need to experience from infancy on (27:36) The changing landscape of physical fitness and the need to do hard things that have limits (41:33) Resources mentioned: Iliad Athletics https://iliadathletics.com/ Glow Kids https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction-Hijacking/

12 Days of Christmas Song’s Hidden Meaning (Special Podcast Highlight)
24/12/2025 | 19 mins.
Have you memorized all of the 12 Days of Christmas song? Did you know that these themes in the song had a deeper Catholic meaning? Prepare to get the song stuck in your head as you dive deep into some catechetical truths! Timmerie unveils the song's potential role as a secret catechism tool during times of Catholic persecution in England (1558-1829). This joyous melody might have served as a covert means for Catholic children to learn and remember their faith. Here's a breakdown of the hidden Catholic meanings in each verse: Partridge in a Pear Tree: Jesus Christ, the self-sacrificing savior. Two Turtle Doves: The Old and New Testaments, symbolizing the continuity and revelation of God’s word. Three French Hens: The theological virtues - Faith, Hope, and Charity. Four Calling Birds: The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Five Golden Rings: The Torah (first five books of the Bible.) Six Geese A-Laying: The six days of creation. Seven Swans A-Swimming: The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Eight Maids A-Milking: The Beatitudes Nine Ladies Dancing: The fruits of the Holy Spirit, condensed for memorability. Ten Lords A-Leaping: The Ten Commandments Eleven Pipers Piping: The eleven faithful Apostles (excluding Judas who betrayed the Lord. Twelve Drummers Drumming: The twelve articles of faith in the Apostles' Creed. Timmerie challenges you to not just enjoy the melody, but to delve into the rich tapestry of faith these verses represent. Try to work on memorizing all of these important aspects of our faith! It's an invitation to rediscover the depth and joy of the Catholic Church, especially in times of trial. 🌟🎵🙏

12 Days of Christmas Song’s Hidden Catholic Meaning
24/12/2025 | 48 mins.
Saving women and babies from poverty report shows pregnancy resource centers provided $358 Million in Services Last Year. (2:57) Heaven (in our 4 last things series). (13:56) 12 Days of Christmas Song’s hidden Catholic meaning. (25:44) Resources mentioned: 10 commandments https://relevantradio.com/faith/catholicism-101/the-ten-commandments/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4Y-sBhC6ARIsAGXF1g4OjyXEbbYp5T5IF9kHWLzDxwPLEN9dtHyBeW-mnP1LEj9isOA-FvgaAgJNEALw_wcB Catechism of the Catholic Church 1023-1029: 1023 Those who die in God's grace and friendship and are perfectly purified live for ever with Christ. They are like God for ever, for they "see him as he is," face to face:598 By virtue of our apostolic authority, we define the following: According to the general disposition of God, the souls of all the saints ... and other faithful who died after receiving Christ's holy Baptism (provided they were not in need of purification when they died, ... or, if they then did need or will need some purification, when they have been purified after death, ...) already before they take up their bodies again and before the general judgment — and this since the Ascension of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into heaven — have been, are and will be in heaven, in the heavenly Kingdom and celestial paradise with Christ, joined to the company of the holy angels. Since the Passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ, these souls have seen and do see the divine essence with an intuitive vision, and even face to face, without the mediation of any creature.599 1024 This perfect life with the Most Holy Trinity — this communion of life and love with the Trinity, with the Virgin Mary, the angels and all the blessed — is called "heaven." Heaven is the ultimate end and fulfillment of the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive happiness. 1025 To live in heaven is "to be with Christ." The elect live "in Christ,"600 but they retain, or rather find, their true identity, their own name.601 For life is to be with Christ; where Christ is, there is life, there is the kingdom.602 1026 By his death and Resurrection, Jesus Christ has "opened" heaven to us. The life of the blessed consists in the full and perfect possession of the fruits of the redemption accomplished by Christ. He makes partners in his heavenly glorification those who have believed in him and remained faithful to his will. Heaven is the blessed community of all who are perfectly incorporated into Christ. 1027 This mystery of blessed communion with God and all who are in Christ is beyond all understanding and description. Scripture speaks of it in images: life, light, peace, wedding feast, wine of the kingdom, the Father's house, the heavenly Jerusalem, paradise: "no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him."603 1028 Because of his transcendence, God cannot be seen as he is, unless he himself opens up his mystery to man's immediate contemplation and gives him the capacity for it. The Church calls this contemplation of God in his heavenly glory "the beatific vision": How great will your glory and happiness be, to be allowed to see God, to be honored with sharing the joy of salvation and eternal light with Christ your Lord and God, ... to delight in the joy of immortality in the Kingdom of heaven with the righteous and God's friends.604 1029 In the glory of heaven the blessed continue joyfully to fulfill God's will in relation to other men and to all creation. Already they reign with Christ; with him "they shall reign for ever and ever."605

How to Combat Loneliness at Christmas
23/12/2025 | 48 mins.
On this episode of Trending with Timmerie. Episode Guide 70% of abortion businesses operating in 1991 have closed, over 1,500 shut down (2:02) Loneliness, peace, and joy (19:53) The Holy Family’s journey to Bethlehem (39:41) “He has come to His people and set them free.” The Canticle of Zechariah (46:10) Resources mentioned: 70% of Abortion Businesses Operating in 1991 Have Closed, Over 1,500 Shut Down https://www.lifenews.com/2025/12/16/70-of-abortion-businesses-operating-in-1991-have-closed-over-1500-shut-down/ Support After Abortion https://supportafterabortion.com/ Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time https://apnews.com/article/loneliness-social-disconnection-community-building-23edcca171347383787170cc5072f85a

Between Science and Surrender: The Long Road to Parenthood
20/12/2025 | 50 mins.
Timmerie dives into the growing infertility crisis, exploring real solutions while confronting the challenges of IVF—from high costs and low success rates to the strain it can place on marriages. Episode Guide Why cover trending topics? (2:57) In vitro fertilization policies for the infertility crisis (14:51) For those who didn’t conceive right away — what’s your story of waiting for your little ones? (41:22) Resources mentioned: 21 children - all with surrogate mothers - taken from an Arcadia couple amid an investigation https://abc7.com/post/surrogacy-scandal-21-children-surrogate-mothers-taken-arcadia-couple-amid-investigation/17140359/ Scandinavia research – couples likely to divorce after failed IVF attempt https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.12317/abstract;jsessionid=15C5E2D0FEEDCE75FDF9374F26F76BD3.f03t02 Research and facts on IVF by The Heritage Foundation https://www.heritage.org/life/commentary/christians-practical-guide-reproductive-technology Past Episodes with Dr. Caldwell – infertility specialist and had IVF babies: https://relevantradio.com/?s=Susan+Caldwell Femmenessence MacaLife For all seasons, fertility to Perimenopause https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/collections/femmenessence Fertility care find a NaPro doctor https://fertilitycare.org/find-a-mc NaPro Telemedicine https://naturalwomanhood.org/find-a-doctor/telehealth/ Shiloh - A Post-IVF Ministry https://www.shilohivf.com/about Emily Chapman – Healing when you can’t have children adoption? https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/healing-when-you-cant-have-children/ NaPro Fertility Surgeon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/napro_fertility_surgeon/



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