Pat Oedy-Murray chats with with Rob Greving, author of The Apostolate of Courtesy: How to Save Souls and Change the World Through the Power of Manners. Greving breaks down the vital distinction between courtesy as an overarching virtue and manners as the daily tactics we use to pull ourselves out of selfishness. Through practical advice and timeless principles, the chat highlights how rediscovering politeness, humility, and thoughtful speech can truly transform our modern culture. https://www.amazon.com/Apostolate-Courtesy-Change-Through-Manners/dp/1683573714

Lisa Popcak shares a powerful approach to creating a warmer, more connected family life by shifting our focus from verbal corrections to conscious affection and affirmation. Instead of simply repeating standard self-affirmations, she challenges parents to look for and call out actual, godly virtues their children display throughout the day. By acknowledging specific moments of kindness, responsibility, or courage, parents can supercharge their relationship with their kids while feeling deeply fueled and fulfilled in their own parenting journey. https://www.catholichom.com/

Monsignor Michael Billian reviews the multi-generational, family-owned Mancy's Restaurant Group, which has been a staple of the Toledo, Ohio dining scene since 1921. He shares his personal favorite cuts and toppings from their classic steakhouse, while also diving into the fresh seafood highlights - including a unique horseradish-crusted halibut and spicy "lobster diablo" - found at Mancy's Bluewater Grill. It’s a delicious look at two local landmarks where high-quality food, outstanding service, and family warmth take center stage. https://mancyssteakhouse.com/ https://mancysbluewater.com/

Drew Blazsik talks about how recent inflation is tied structurally to the massive energy demands of big tech data centers and geopolitics. From a Catholic economic lens, he argues that these data centers divert productive property away from individual families by aggressively acquiring farmland. To counter this, he proposes a faith-inspired public policy modeled after 15th-century interest-free loans to help first-time homebuyers build true community wealth. @drewblazsik https://www.logosandmarkets.com/

Debbie Georgianni kicks things off with some fun Father's Day trivia before diving into why grilling has become the ultimate holiday tradition. She explains how gathering outdoors helps families unwind, leave everyday tension behind, and connect more deeply in nature. A beautiful reminder to shift from simply visiting to truly engaging so we can build lasting memories with our dads.