Right Now with Ralph Martin 2c6f3y

Catholic Answers apologist Tim Staples talks with Ralph about his conversion to Catholicism.

Ralph talks about the striking words of Jesus in Matthew 12 when he declares that those who do his will are his family.

Peter Herbeck s Ralph for a special Christmas episode to encourage us to behold the incredible mystery of the Incarnation, inviting us to respond to the loving gift of God in Jesus.

From time to time we note in the Gospels that Jesus is expressing a strong emotion about a situation he is encountering. This week, Ralph looks at the range of emotions that Jesus shows and offers some guidance he (and John of the Cross) give us about how to rightly order our emotions.

The Anderbergs share about the tragic of death their son in 2004 and how the Lord has brought them through these difficult times.

This week, Ralph speaks about how the angels have been given very significant roles in God’s plan to save us. Our guardian angels care for us daily, and if we are alive when he comes again, the angels will come to escort us into the kingdom of heaven!

Deacon Jim and Ralph discuss the integration of prayer, relationship with the Lord and knowledge of Him for growth in intimacy with Christ.

We see many forms of prayer throughout the scriptures: profound silence, quiet nights of prayer, lamentation, crying out to the Father, and even loud song, dance, and thunderous praise. Loud prayer or worship isn't a virtue in itself, but in certain circumstances or seasons of life it can be a way of relating whole-heartedly to the Lord.

Ralph sits down with Deacon Steve Thomashefski to hear his powerful testimony of God’s mercy and his work as a deacon and missionary.

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. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCamEooO2x92YRiL-UNWiONQ/.

Missionary Nancy Greenhaw s Ralph to share a compelling of her personal conversion and life in the mission field.

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.

Craig Pohl s Ralph to share his moving testimony of finding Jesus in the midst of despair and confusion.

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.

Scott Sollum s Ralph to share his faith journey and his role in training young people to effectively teach the Catholic faith.

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 ed 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.

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.

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.

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.