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The true spirit of fasting

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show originally aired on 3.3.2020 and re-aired on 4.30.2020. Mother reads lectures from St. Francis de Sales about fasting, lent, and penance. It may not be lent, but these are great tips to for doing penance any time of the year. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Why Mother Miriam loves St. Francis de Sales and you should too

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show originally aired on 2.26.2020 and re-aired on 4.29.2020. In today's show, Mother shares the origin of her love of St. Francis de Sales and why he is a great saint to read about. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Hulu’s Mrs. America slanders a pro-life hero, who was she really?

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.   Phyllis Schlafly was a pro-life, pro-family mother of six children who educated and rallied communities to stop the imminent passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Sadly, a new Hulu mini-series portrays her as a mean, ruthless woman whose marriage was struggling and who would do anything she needed to stop the passage of the ERA.   In this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Phyllis daughter joins Jonathon to set the record straight. Anne Schlafly Cori highlights the smearing of her mother in Mrs. America […]
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What to do about vaccines made from aborted fetal cells

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live originally aired on 1.9.2020 and re-aired on 4.28.2020. Today, Mother discusses the bioethics of vaccines made from aborted fetal cells and her take on the issue. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here. 
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Public schools are destroying your children

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show originally aired on 1.7.2020 and re-aired on 4.27.2020. In this show Mother discusses the evils of public school and talks about the book Get out now! You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Christ conquered death – Trust Him

We need your help now more than ever. Become a monthly sustainer and join the frontlines of the culture war here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.24.2020. Today Mother talks about the importance of trusting God during this time of suffering. She reminds listeners nothing happens to us that God does not allow. We must use this time to repent and re-align our lives toward God. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Overcome spiritual starvation with knowledge of God

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate: https://give.lifesitenews.com/sustainlife?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc&utm_campaign=mml Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.23.2020. Mother continues reading from the book Theology Explained. Today's episode focuses on overcoming spiritual starvation by drawing close to God. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here. 
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America’s abortion plague won’t end if Roe v. Wade is overturned

Abortion has been a controversial topic for decades, but how much do you really know about the history of abortion?   In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief of WORLD magazine and author of pro-life books, joins Jonathon to discuss the true history of the pro-life movement and what it can teach us about winning the culture war.   Olasky points to the long history of abortion before Roe v. Wade to highlight the fact that fighting abortion on a strictly legal front will only get us so far since it is truly a cultural issue. To help keep this and other programs on the air, […]
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Theology for beginners: part 1

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.21.2020. Today, Mother reads from the book Theology for Beginners. This time of quarantine is a great time to dive deeper into our study of theology. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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A story to brighten your day

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.20.2020. In today's encore show, Mother Miriam shares an inspiring story to brighten everyone's day. Today's story is about a donkey who taught his owner about the importance of trust. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Jeremy’s Egg: how the contents of an Easter egg changed the hearts of a whole class

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.17.2020. Today Mother reads a joyful Easter story Jeremy's Egg about a young disabled boy who brought the joy of Easter to his whole class. Listen to hear how he did this! You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here. 
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Easter under a park bench

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.   Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.16.2020. Today, Mother reads the touching story of a young boy who invites a homeless man over for Easter. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Is secession looming on the American Horizon?

As political tensions rise, the idea of secession begins to creep into the news and the minds of Americans. Professor, author, and political philosopher Francis H Buckley, aka FH Buckley, posits that the idea of secession may not be so far-fetched.   In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, FH Buckley joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the current political situation in America and how secession could be looming on the horizon. Buckley’s newest book American Secession: The Looming Threat of a National Breakup, details the current division and high tensions being faced by Americans might just culminate in something we haven't seen since the civil war. 
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Learning to trust in what we cannot see: a happy story to brighten your day

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.14.2020. Today Mother reads the story of the donkey that taught his master how to trust. This historical fiction tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of an 'intelligent donkey' and his owner. The story highlights the importance of trusting in more than just what we can see. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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LifeSite is off for Easter – we’ll be back on April 14!

April 9, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – The staff of LifeSiteNews will be off work on Good Friday and Easter Monday. We will return on Easter Tuesday, April 14. Be assured of our prayers for all of our readers during this uncertain and dark time, when many people around the world – including most of the LifeSite team – are unable to go to church during the holiest week of the year, sick, fearful of sickness, or confined to our homes by government order. We wish you a happy and holy Easter! “Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah […]
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Ted Cruz: NBC should register as a foreign agent for spreading Chinese propaganda

PETITION: Urge President Trump to defund pro-abortion World Health Organization Sign the petition here. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 9, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) ― Senator Ted Cruz, R-TX, slammed NBC for repeating China’s claims that its coronavirus deaths have ceased. On April 8, the Texas senator linked on Twitter to an NBC tweet that read, “U.S. reports 1,264 coronavirus deaths in over 24 hours. Meanwhile in China, where the pandemic broke out, not a single new coronavirus death was reported.”  Cruz suggested that NBC was so biased, it should register as a foreign agent.  “Under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, 22 USC 611 et seq, […]
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Investigative report: Disabled, elderly at ‘back of the line’ for COVID-19 care in at least 25 states

Some state guidelines said patients with cystic fibrosis shouldn't even be considered for ventilators; six states say hospitals should consider taking ventilators away from patients who rely on them in daily life if others need them more, a practice advocates say would discourage people with disabilities from even seeking treatment for COVID-19.
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Benham brother arrested for sidewalk counseling: we need “to protect the most vulnerable”

David Benham and other volunteers with Cities4Life a non-profit that is considered an essential business were arrested while praying outside an abortion facility.   Despite practicing social distancing and not exceeding the state mandate of gatherings over 10 people, a police officer was threatening to arrest these peaceful prayer warriors.   Benham joins Jonathon Van Maren in today’s special episode to talk about the experience, how the government is using this crisis to censor pro-lifers, and what we need to do to fight back.   Benham reminds listeners that we need to stop being so worried about protecting ourselves and […]
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Don’t let coronavirus fears rob you of true joy – prepare to celebrate Easter

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.8.2020. Today Mother encourages listeners to prepare for the Triduum and Easter without getting distracted by fears about the coronavirus. Mother also shares great insights and wisdom from Cardinal Burke about this difficult time. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Is China using the coronavirus to expand their power?

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, questions are being raised about China’s claim that it hasn’t had any new coronavirus cases for weeks. Evidence is now showing that the death toll being reported by China could be 20 times higher than the Communist party is reporting. Is China lying? Why?    In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, China expert Steve Mosher join Jonathon Van Maren to discuss China’s history of lying to its people and the World, and what is actually going on behind the scenes.
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Do not let coronavirus take away your peace, find your peace in God

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.   Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.7.2020. Today Mother speaks about the coronavirus pandemic as a chastisement from God. She reminds listeners not to fear because Christ is King over all. We must do everything humanly possible to fight the virus, but of most importance, we must recall God is in control. As we approach Easter, we must not allow Satan to steal our joy. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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We must repent during this coronavirus chastisement

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.6.2020. Today Mother reminds us of our call to be real children of God. She calls the coronavirus a chastisement for the sins of the world. She encourages people to repent, ask God for mercy, and begin to truly live our faith in everything we do everyday. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Our Lady foretold a terrible punishment akin to the coronavirus pandemic

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.3.2020. Today, Mother focuses on the prophesies of Our Lady of Akita and how they related to the coronavirus. You can read more about Our Lady of Akita here. She reminds us that we are called to penance especially now. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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Before coronavirus closed churches, Christians in Europe suffered at the hands of their gov’ts

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Ellen Fantini the Executive Director of the Observatory on the Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe speaks about the religious persecution Christians face in Europe. Fantini and Van Maren discuss the complex negative attitude toward Christians, persecution of Christians in Europe that is largely ignored, and what that means for Christians moving forward. Especially during these difficult times when churches are closed across the world, this is a great reminder of the hundreds of thousands of Christians that can't attend service regularly and/or risk their lives to worship God.
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We must not become despondent in the face of challenges

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Watch Mother Miriam's Live show from 4.1.2020. Today, Mother speaks about staying resilient and faithful. We must not lose faith and allow ourselves to become depressed or despondent. You can tune in daily at 10 am EST/7 am PST on our Facebook Page. Subscribe to Mother Miriam Live here.
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