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It is an amazing gift that God himself speaks to us, and it is so important that we really pay attention to His voice. This week Ralph speaks about the amazing, life-saving gift of the Word of God. Share this inspiring episode with friends and family! Partner with the work of Renewal Ministries by visiting https://www.renewalministries.net/partners.
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Missionary Nancy Greenhaw joins Ralph to share a compelling account of her personal conversion and life in the mission field.
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Ralph offers a meditation, based on Psalm 27, about what a privilege it is to be invited into the intimacy of the Lord’s tent, where there is room enough for everyone.
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Craig Pohl joins Ralph to share his moving testimony of finding Jesus in the midst of despair and confusion.
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Jesus joyfully tells us that the “merest of children” can understand the most fundamental truths we need to know for our salvation. Not only that, but God’s Word is incredibly clear about what we must do to be saved.
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Scott Sollom joins Ralph to share his faith journey and his role in training young people to effectively teach the Catholic faith.
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Pope Francis recently claimed that all religions are paths to God which has occasioned the usual firestorm of controversy, dismay, and efforts to explain what he really meant. Ralph attempts to cut through the confusion and state clearly what the truth upon which our salvations depends.
Archbishop Chaput, The Pope and Other Religions: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/09/the-pope-and-other-religions Dr. Jeff Mirus, Love proclaims that all “faiths” do NOT lead to God: https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/love-proclaims-that-all-faiths-do-not-lead-to-god/ Anthony R. Lusvardi, Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation: https://www.cuapress.org/9780813237985/baptism-of-desire-and-christian-salvation/ The Pillar, Pope Francis stirs controversy with interreligious remarks: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/pope-francis-stirs-controversy-with Ralph Martin, Will Many Be Saved?: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/will-many-be-saved/ Ralph Martin, A Church in Crisis: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/a-church-in-crisis-pathways-forward/ Ralph Martin, A Life in the Spirit: https://www.renewalministries.net/ralphmemoir/ -
This week, Pete Burak joined the show to turn the tables and interview Ralph! In this interview, they look at just a few of the incredible things that God has done in and through Ralph's life and journey of faith.
For a deeper dive into the story, get a copy of Ralph's memoir, A Life in the Spirit anywhere books are sold.
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This week, Ralph comments on a short sermon of St. John Chrysostom, a doctor of the Church from the 4th century. The sermon could have been written today as it speaks to our modern circumstances as surely as it did to his first hearers.
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As you may have heard, this past year Ralph wrote a memoir called A Life in the Spirit which shares his inspiring journey with Jesus. We're pleased to share that this book is now available!
In honor of this book release, we are sharing a special podcast this week: an inspiring up-close-and-personal interview that focuses on Ralph's conversion story—from the roots of his faith in Ireland and his Catholic upbringing in New Jersey, to his search for truth and meaning in the turbulent 1960s. This interview expresses the life-changing power of God’s mercy and love for all who call out to Him and it is just a taste of the full story!
To get your copy of A Life in the Spirit, visit www.renewalministries.net/RalphMemoir.
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This week, Ralph explains how to understand what Jesus says about never being hungry or thirsty again if we come to Him as the Bread of Life.
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Stephanie Giba joins Ralph to share her faith journey and the ministry she has done to help engaged couples prepare for the sacrament of marriage.
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Drawing on the inspired insights of St. Catherine of Siena, Ralph discusses what we can know about our knowledge and love of each other in heaven.
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Sherry Weddell joins Ralph to talk about helping the laity discover their gifts and become effective apostles.
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This week, Ralph discusses the trend of "accentuating the positive" when preaching the Gospel, something which often ends up distorting the Gospel. The Gospel is immensely positive - it offers us salvation! - but it also inspires awe when we contemplate the consequences for those who reject it. As St. Paul says in the Epistle to the Romans: we must "consider both the kindness and the severity of God" if we wish to preach the "full Gospel".
Videos mentioned:
"It is Now Unmistakably Clear Where We Are Being Led": https://youtu.be/oCUWWS2poEo "Same Sex Blessings: Clarity in the Confusion": https://youtu.be/O6WEHwphXMQ "Cardinal Fernandez’ Unbalanced Pastoral Strategy": https://youtu.be/fClMqf9oMn0 "Thank God for the African Bishops": https://youtu.be/xXZIzwDbBZY -
Debbie Herbeck joins Ralph to share the story of her conversion from Judaism. She shares about a profound and personal encounter with Jesus the Messiah as a young, Jewish college student and how she ultimately entered the Catholic Church.
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In a special BONUS episode this week, Ralph announces his latest book: a memoir entitled A Life in the Spirit, and pre-sales begin today!
Orders placed through Renewal Ministries before September 1 will receive a SIGNED copy and special pre-sale bonuses! To reserve your copy, visit www.renewalministries.net/RalphMemoir.
This book chronicles Ralph's journey from the beginning of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to becoming one of the most courageous voices defending the truth of the Gospel during an age of dissension and disbelief. It recounts Ralph’s first radical commitment to Christ, obstacles and opposition he faced, remarkable experiences with St. John Paul II and others, and more.
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Fr. Gallagher returns for a second week to discuss the Ignatian Rules for Discernment and how their insights are invaluable for spiritual growth.
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Fr. Timothy Gallagher joins Ralph to discuss practical wisdom for using the Ignatian method of prayer to pray with the Scriptures.
Resources:
An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture -
This week, Ralph shares some of his hopes for the National Eucharistic Revival being led by the American bishops. He also shares his concern that important elements for authentic revival may not be incorporated into the bishops' efforts.
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