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Don and Timmerie discuss the science of having a great vacation and the value of anticipating your future trips.  You’ll also hear an interesting twist on divorce from the perspective of a mom who likes her me time and kids who face lifelong struggles after their parents divorce. For a special segment Don and Timmerie are joined in studio by Patrick Coffin to discuss how self esteem exercises in school impact children.

The boomer generation’s trend towards shacking up provides an opportunity to evangelize those struggling with loneliness and isolation.  Great Britain shows what, for some, might be a shocking trend for the future of sexual education programs. Don and Timmerie cover a plethora of topics including “appropriate pronouns” for children, Disney’s coverage of dads on TV, surrogacy, and  transgender drivers licenses in DC.

Don and Timmerie discuss the idea of drafting women into the military, a newly discovered underwater basilica, and 7 tips for being good stewards of all that you have.

From open marriages to intimate non-romantic relationships – Don and Timmerie dive into the struggle with loneliness and discuss the nature and importance of friendships.

Jim Gaffigan makes Catholic news this week and brings up the topic of setting an example as a public Catholic. Don and Timmerie also discuss social media trends exposing children to pornography and ways to respond, video gaming, men, and recent updates from the Supreme Court.

Parenting and it’s challenges – from teaching your children obedience, authority, and unconditional love to Canada’s new law taking children away from their parents. Is everyone’s lifestyle sinful? Don and Timmerie push back against the recent claim that we all live sinful lives. They also discuss the feminization of the culture and impact it is having on boys.

Don and Timmerie are joined in studio by Cy Kellett, host of Catholic Answers Live. Together they discuss Olympian Sanya Richard-Ross and New York Giants player Aaron Ross as they speak out about their abortion and the risk other athletes face. On air they also cover the army’s new policy for pregnant women wanting to shower with men, the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity in light of the congressional baseball practice shooting , Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot’s pregnancy, the ICE roundups of Iraqi Christians, the Philandro Castile shooting, and the teenage spiritual crisis.

Are you or someone you know graduating and looking to follow their passions? Words of wisdom for the journey. This week Don and Timmerie talk about personal development, trending movie screenings of Wonder Woman, Ben and Jerry’s ice cream education, a pregnant girl unable to walk in graduation ceremony, the latest undercover video at the National Abortion Federation meeting, and Mike Rowe (of the series Dirty Jobs and the CNN’s Somebody's Gotta Do It) on following your passions.

Is the devil just a made up character to scare and remind us there is evil in the world? Don and Timmerie respond to those who question the Devil’s existence, they discuss effective evangelization, a Catholic farmer facing challenges to his business, and the strange new profession of being paid to cuddle strangers.

Don and Timmerie walk through the latest annual report from Planned Parenthood, which shows fewer patients, but an increase in revenue and abortions.  They also cover a surgical oncologist’s words on contraception and hormone replacement therapy,  Chris Rock on what lead to his divorce and new search for God, and the Netflix series The Keepers.  To register yourself or your child for the Catholic ProLife Vox Vitae Camp or evening series visit www.VoxVitae.org.

Are you or someone you know facing a quarter life crisis? The burdens on young adults pose an opportunity for evangelization and empathy as they question their purpose and existence in the midst of mundane work. What can we learn of art and the expression of truth in music from Bono’s interview series on Christian music?

Do you find yourself or your children passing time with a fidget spinner at hand? Listen to Don and Timmerie this week as they talk about its fast growing trend. They also discuss embryonic stem cell research, the LGBT play for five year olds that was cancelled, and the marketing campaign for a male romper the “Romphim”.

Don and Timmerie talk about religious challenges in the work culture, feminist non-profits being bullied by transgender laws, polyamory (covered on Say Yes to the Dress,dating websites,Sister Wives), tomboys, gender ideology, chest feeding, and apologetics for atheists who just don’t care.

An alarming teen game originating from Russia is infiltrating our youth encouraging, primarily young girls, to commit suicide. This is concerning as 13 Reasons Why continues to trend online. Don and Timmerie also cover: Comedian Stephen Fry on why someone would worship God and Brad Pitt talks religion from Baptism to atheism. Also, is “Catholic guilt” something you struggle with?

On Trending this week, more concerns over phone and internet use. Don and Timmerie discuss parenting trends and how successful people dedicate time to reading books. Tune in for tips on growing your reading habits, a conversation about blasphemy charges, and a controversial science lesson on chromosomes.