Light on the River

Kim and Katie are joined by Dr. Tara Fox; Principal of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, discussing a really excellent workshop they are participating in called "Parent University. They explore different parenting styles, and the long term affects they have on our children, both positive and negative.....

Kim and Katie ATTEMPT to humbly discuss False Humility.......

The Church takes her Sacraments seriously, and that is why it's necessary to prepare and study. If we're not careful however, this preparation can feel like checking boxes off a list. On this episode, Kim and Katie discuss the importance of good preparation, especially for our young people who may be preparing for their First Confession, First Communion, or Confirmation.....

We know that when it comes to raising kids, parents are the first teachers. Our children watch us and study us, and sometimes follow our example. On this episode, Kim and Katie talk about the challenge of instructing our kids, when we ourselves are flawed human beings.......

It's hard for us to conceive some of the sorrows that Our Lady contended with in her lifetime, even from the time of her Son's infancy. On this episode, Kim and Katie discuss the 7 Sorrows of Mary, reflecting on the heavy burden they must have been for her, and what we can learn from Our Lady when we have to contend with sorrows of our own.....

It's really easy to allow our schedules to get so jam packed that we find ourselves treating our spiritual lives as just another thing we have to put on the calendar. On this episode Kim and Katie talk about the challenge of keeping God at the center of their lives in these busy times......

This is a very timely episode. Kim and Katie discuss the topic of how we as Catholics think about the way we dress. Not only at Mass, or school, but in our everyday life......

Katie is "on assignment", so Kim and their producer Joe host the show this week. On this episode, they discuss those times when their kids ask the tough questions, (such as "Why does God allow suffering in the world?" etc.) and some of the successes and failures they've had in trying to give answers those tough questions.........

Have you ever been with a large group of non Catholic friends who challenge you on your Faith, and may also perhaps have a misunderstanding of the Catholic Faith? On this episode, Kim and Katie share stories of being in this situation and how they dealt with it, and pointing out that these can also be opportunities for evangelization.....

This is a thought provoking episode. Kim begins the show by sharing the story of an experience she had at a Catholic funeral, that played a big role in her journey back to the Faith. Then Katie and Kim discuss the power of Catholic funerals, preparing ourselves and our families, and also invite everyone to attend an excellent free workshop at Holy Rosary Church on July 25, to learn all about end of life planning....

Do you have a Home Altar? Have you ever thought of setting one up? On this episode, Kim and Katie talk about their Home Altars, and their process of setting them up. Later in the show their producer Joe weighs in to talk about the Home Altar he remembers from his childhood, and why he is a firm believer in the principle of "location, location, location"........

As Kim and Katie get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA, they reflect on our great nation, but also discuss the challenge of pursuing worldly success and material comfort, while also pursuing holiness in the family......

Summer is here, and there are is no shortage of great Catholic family activities going on. Kim and Katie recap the Family Staycation they took part in at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, Vacation Bible School, and Catholic Night with the Memphis Redbirds game, just to name a few. Joe also has an update about his Guardian Angel.....

Sometimes Catholics are criticized for following "rote prayers". On this episode, Kim and Katie set the record straight as they discuss the importance of Mental Prayers in our spiritual life. And later in the show, the conversation takes a sharp left turn as we learn why the Church discourages us from assigning a name to our Guardian Angels....

Kim and her family had an epic weekend, as they celebrated her brother in laws ordination to the Priesthood. In fact the Catholic Diocese of Memphis ordained two priests this weekend; Fr. Chris Fagin, and Fr. Felix Pesce. On this episode, Kim and Katie discuss the experience of participating in an Ordination Mass, and other vocations in the Church....

As Catholics, it's good to be reminded that the Mass is not a spectator sport. We're all called to participate fully, right along with the priest. On this episode, Kim and Katie talk about some of the ways they've worked to improve their level of participation at the Mass, and also talk about the benefits of attending a "Teaching Mass"

In light of our countries 250th Anniversary, this year, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops will consecrate the USA to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In honor of this, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Germantown is hosting a study on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion. Kim and Katie are joined by their friend Jessica Scott, all of whom are halfway through the study, and they're going to share some of the things they've learned so far.

Katie and Kim are gearing up for Ordinary Time. They also reflect on the emotional roller coaster the Apostles must have gone through from Holy Week to Pentecost. Then after the break, John Edwards (Host of 'Just A Guy In The Pew') drops by to talk about the release of his new book "Power Made Perfect"

Kim is grateful to have Katie back on the show this week, and Katie is grateful to have her husband Jason back safely, from the 250 mile marathon he ran last week in Arizona. So on this episode they felt inspired to talk about the subject of GRATITUDE. They also share some practices they have found helpful in their own lives, including keeping a Gratitude Journal.......

John Lennon famously observed; "Life is What Happens While We're making Other Plans". Even when we're trying our best, real life often seems to interrupt our spiritual journey. But is that really the case? On this episode we explore this challenge, and also take a look at some Saints of the Church who managed to stay Holy in the Hustle....

We all know that "God's ways are not our ways" and that His timing is always the best. In our daily lives though it's easy to forget that. This week Kim and Katie talk about the challenges and rewards of following God's Timing.......

Katie is "On Assignment" this week, but never fear, Kim brought in her friend Jessica Scott, known in her circles as "Retreat Girl"! The ladies talk about some of the great retreats taking place throughout the year in the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, and also some of the great international retreats Jessica has had the opportunity to take.......

Kim and Katie touch on a few topics this episode. They recap their Divine Mercy Sunday, talk about the joy of the Easter Season, celebrate the Acts of the Apostles, and discuss being filled with the Holy Spirit.....

Kim and Katie briefly recap their Holy Week adventures, and then they are joined by Vince and Ashley Pirani to talk about Divine Mercy Sunday, and the work Vince is doing teaching OCIA, and the positive effect it has had on their family life.

As we enter into Holy Week, Katie and Kim briefly share some of the high and low moments of their Lenten journey, and their plans for Holy Week. And then, they are joined by Amber Abney. Amber trains Extraordinary Ministers at her parish, and she shares some of the experiences she's had doing this good work......

Over the recent weeks Kim and Katie have discussed "The Dark Night of the Soul", "Spiritual Warfare", "Spiritual Dryness", and "Spiritual Laziness". Today they round out this theme, by unpacking the the topic of "Spiritual Consolation"......

As we get deeper into the Lenten Season, Kim and Katie discuss a challenge that many of us face, Spiritual Laziness. They talk about some of times they have fallen into this trap, and ways to fight it.....

We've all heard the term "Catholic Guilt" but what does that actually mean? Katie and Kim talk about it on this episode, and explore things like the difference between Guilt and Shame....

Kim and Katie give their (brutally honest) report on how well they are doing at keeping their resolutions, just one week into Lent......

This is Part 2 of Kim and Katie's discussion about Spiritual Warfare. In this conversation they take a look at such things as the Spiritual Warfare that takes place in our family life, and also explore the fascinating idea of Inter-Generational Spiritual Warfare.....