At Home With Jim and Joy
Dynamic husband and wife radio team Jim and Joy Pinto bring their powerful witness to daytime TV with special guests and topics focusing on marriage, family, and pro-life issues.
LAURA MEIER, ESQ. PT. 2
4/25/2024
Faith-based estate and will planning is back on the agenda. Guest Laura K. Meyer reviews several often overlooked issues surrounding the establishment of sound end-of-life care.
LAURA MEIER, ESQ. PT. 1
4/24/2024
Laura K. Meier has written an informative book about estate, trust, and will planning. She sits down with Jim and Joy to explain how it can coincide with Catholic social teaching.
JIM AND JOY CALL-IN SHOW
4/22/2024
As they do every Monday, Jim and Joy take viewer calls and emails. Today, they ask about Christ as The Good Shepherd and what lessons we can all learn from that understanding.
FR. ROGER LANDRY PT. 2
4/18/2024
A discussion on radical gender ideology and its effects in society and the Church, including how parishes and parents can protect their children from the harms of gender confusion.
FR. ROGER LANDRY PT. 1
4/17/2024
Jim and Joy welcome Fr. Roger Landry to discuss the Church’s formal response to harmful Ideas about gender ideology and the effect it has on young people, and catechesis at large.
4/15/2024
It’s Monday, when Jim and Joy take calls and comments from viewers like you. As we celebrate the Annunciation, our hosts want to know the significance it represents in your life.
ERIC WEARNE PT. 2
4/11/2024
Director of the Hybrid Schools Project, Dr. Eric Wearne, talks about his work with hybrid homeschooling, the academic research surrounding it and how it benefits local communities.
ERIC WEARNE PT. 1
4/10/2024
Dr. Eric Wearne joins Jim and Joy to talk about hybrid homeschooling programs, explaining who they are best suited to and how Churches and parish communities can benefit from them.
4/8/2024
The Feast of the Annuciation of the Lord holds a special significance for many Catholics. Today, Jim and Joy listen to viewer calls and comments about what it means in their lives.
TROY & KATHLEEN BILLINGS PT. 2
4/4/2024
The co-authors of “Simply Love: Catholic Marriage Day by Day” speak about the fruits of Sacramental marriages in day-to-day life, and the marriage retreat side of their ministry.
TROY & KATHLEEN BILLINGS PT. 1
4/3/2024
Troy and Kathleen Billings speak with Jim and Joy about how they got started in marriage-based ministry, and preview their new book on living out Sacramental marriages day-by-day.
4/1/2024
Scott Richert, the publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, a weekly newspaper which serves millions of Catholics globally, sits down with Jim and Joy to talk about the season of Easter.
DR. JOHN SOTTOSANTI PT. 2
3/28/2024
Author and surgeon John Sottosanti examines the destructive role sin and vice can play in peoples’ lives, and how we can remain steadfast in our faith after a life lived in sin.
DR. JOHN SOTTOSANTI PT. 1
3/27/2024
Dr. John Sottosanti relates his conversion story as chronicled in his new book, Mortal Adhesions where he overcomes the seven deadly signs to find faith, happiness and inner peace.
3/25/2024
As we prepare for the Easter season, Jim & Joy take calls and emails from viewers about their Holy Week memories, and why it’s always held a major significance for their families.
FR. DANIEL BRANDENBURG, LC PT. 2
3/21/2024
Jim and Joy welcome back Fr. Daniel Brandenburg to discuss how Catholics can begin to foster a deeper relationship with St. Joseph through virtues, prayer habits and devotions.
FR. DANIEL BRANDENBURG, LC PT. 1
3/20/2024
In his new book, Fr. Daniel Brandenburg explains how Catholics can learn about the virtues of courage, fortitude and audacity from St. Joseph. He joins Jim and Joy to tell us more.
3/18/2024
St. Joseph’s role in our family, society, the Church and our personal lives is the topic for today’s call-in show. Hear from Jim and Joy, and see what viewers like you have to say.
JIM HAVENS PT. 2
3/14/2024
Jim Havens, the founder and director of Catholic Family Men, discusses the possibility of ending abortion, and how people can help advance the cause through sidewalk advocacy.
JIM HAVENS PT. 1
3/13/2024
Jim and Joy welcome their guest Jim Havens to discuss his involvement in The Men’s March, and why our society needs strong, involved men who are willing to advocate for the unborn.
3/11/2024
Every Monday, Jim and Joy take calls and emails from viewers on a topic of great interest. Today, it’s the Stations of the Cross and the great spiritual benefits derived from them.
SISTER MARY LISA RENFER, RSM PT. 2
3/7/2024
Discover how the Sisters of Mercy connect with rural communities in Tennessee, the impact that medical care has on the underserved, and the joys and challenges of mobile medicine.
SISTER MARY LISA RENFER, RSM PT. 1
3/6/2024
Sr. Mary Lisa talks about the charism of the Sisters of Mercy, and how they bring needed health care and the Gospel to rural Tennessee communities through St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic.
3/4/2024
The virtue and fruit of kindness in the Catholic faith is the topic for today’s interactive session. Jim and Joy offer their thoughts and take calls and emails from our viewers.
DEDE CHISM, PT. 2
2/29/2024
Dede Chism explains why spreading the Gospel is integral to health care work as an evangelical calling, and how people can get involved in the mission and work in their own areas.
DEDE CHISM, PT. 1
2/28/2024
Dede Chism, co-founder of Bella Health+Wellness speaks with Jim and Joy about the need for life-affirming health care and the important benefits and impact that it has on society.
2/26/2024
On today’s program, Jim and Joy focus on how forgiveness is essential to fostering a penitent spirit during the season of Lent. They take calls and emails from viewers at home.
CHUCK GAIDICA PT. 2
2/22/2024
Jim and Joy welcome back Chuck Gaidica to discuss the trials of aging and how important it is to foster meaning in the remainder of your life through religion, family, and friends.
CHUCK GAIDICA PT. 1
2/21/2024
A person’s later years can often be fraught with fear and anxiety. Chuck Gaidica stops by with practical advice on what to expect and what the Church offers at this time in life.
2/19/2024
As we prepare ourselvers through penance and atonement during the Lenten season, reflection plays a critical role. Viewer share their own thoughts and experiences with Jim and Joy.
MARIO COSTABILE PT. 2
2/15/2024
Mario Costabile returns to explain more on how his organization, Array of Hope, uses multimedia and live events to promote the message of the upcoming National Eucharistic Revival.
MARIO COSTABILE PT. 1
2/14/2024
A conversation with Mario Costabile, Executive Director of Array of Hope, who shows how his secular entertainment industry experience helps him create content to spread the faith.
2/12/2024
It’s Monday, which means Jim and Joy are taking calls and emails. As we begin the Lenten season, Hear what our viewers are saying about the impact of the Liturgy on Ash Wednesday.
DEACON MATTHEW HALBACH PT. 2
2/8/2024
Jim and Joy ask Deacon Matthew Halbach about his vocational call, the role active ministry plays in his life, the balance of family and work, and the accompaniment of the saints.
DEACON MATTHEW HALBACH PT. 1
2/7/2024
Deacon Matthew Halbach talks about his new book showing how a renewed perspective can help everyday people, just as it helped the saints to find greater peace and meaning in life.
2/5/2024
How can we get ourselves ready for the coming Lenten season? Jim and Joy take viewer calls and emails reflecting on this period of penance and prayer in preparation for Easter.
DIANNE DAVIS PT. 2
2/1/2024
Guest Dianne Davis talks about the need for evangelization within the Church itself, through catechesis, and ministering to family members who have strayed from the path of Jesus.
DIANNE DAVIS PT. 1
1/31/2024
You too can be a voice in evangelizing the Gospel to the world. Today, Dianne Davis shares examples of how average Catholics utilize a personal touch to be effective witnesses.
1/29/2024
The example of St. Paul reminds us there’s always hope for a miraculous conversion of a lost soul. Today, Jim and Joy hear from those with family members who have left the Church.
COLEEN KELLY MAST PT. 2
1/25/2024
Jim and Joy speak with Coleen Kelly Mast about how she uses her website and other resources to implement her educational series for young people in a family or parish setting.
COLEEN KELLY MAST PT. 1
1/24/2024
Coleen Kelly Mast presents her educational materials for young people that can help parents instruct their children on the sometimes difficult topics of human sexuality and virtue.
1/22/2024
On today’s. show, Jim and Joy take viewer calls and emails about what to expect on the pro-Life front in the new year, and the renewed need for active interest and involvement.
PATRICK O'HEARN AND BRYAN FEGER PT. 2
1/18/2024
For Catholic fathers navigating the loss of a child, Patrick O’Hearn and Bryan Feger give compassionate guidance on how to find peace and meaning in life during difficult times.
PATRICK O'HEARN AND BRYAN FEGER PT. 1
1/17/2024
A conversation with authors Patrick O’Hearn and Bryan Feger about the grief fathers experience during the loss of a child, and the differences between how men and women grieve.
1/15/2024
Today, Jim and Joy welcome Dr. Alveda King to talk about the legacy of her uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and they hear from listeners about Dr. King’s impact on their lives.
KIMBERLY HENKEL PT. 2
1/11/2024
Jim and Joy welcome guest Kimberly Henkel back to discuss the issue of foster care and adoption. Her ministry seeks to improve the experience for both foster and adoptive families.
KIMBERLY HENKEL PT. 1
1/10/2024
Kimberly Henkel talks about her ministry, Springs of Love, what drew her to the world of foster care and adoption, and how the Church can support foster and adopting families.
1/8/2024
To celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, Jim and Joy take viewer calls and emails about the joy that fills their hearts at this time of the year.
JIM & JOY REFLECT ON 2023 PT. 2
12/28/2023
Jim and Joy continue to revisit some of their favorite guests and moments from the last year.
JIM & JOY REFLECT ON 2023 PT. 1
12/27/2023
Jim and Joy revisit some of their favorite guests and moments from the last year.
DR. GREG & LISA POPCAK PT. 2
12/21/2023
DR. GREG & LISA POPCAK PT. 1
12/20/2023
12/18/2023
LINDY WYNNE PT. 2
12/14/2023
Lindy Wynne shares more about her Mamas in Spirit podcast, and explains to Jim and Joy the importance of having the heart of a mother modeled after the Blessed Virgin Mary.
LINDY WYNNE PT. 1
12/13/2023
Mamas In Spirit offers a mini-retreat in a podcast. Its host, Lindy Wynne, shares her experiences with Jim and Joy as an adoptive mother raising children living with disabilities.
12/11/2023
In honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Jim and Joy take viewer calls and emails about the Blessed Mother’s role in their lives, and what this special day means to them.
KELLY ANN GUEST PT. 2
12/7/2023
Learn about the women who inspired Kelly Ann Guest to write her book about saintly moms and hear their stories at the intersection of motherhood and holiness in the Catholic faith.
KELLY ANN GUEST PT. 1
12/6/2023
Jim and Joy welcome Kelly Ann Guest, who provides a helpful guide for average mothers seeing the intercession of saints based on their situation or the causes they are seeking.
12/4/2023
It’s Monday, and that means Jim and Joy are taking your calls and emails. Share with EWTN viewers what aspects are the most meaningful to you during the Holy season of Advent.
BOB SCHUCHTS PT. 2
11/23/2023
Jim & Joy continue the conversation with Dr. Bob Schuchts on how he counsels married couples, and helps them recover broken trust and develop an enduring intimacy with each other.
BOB SCHUCHTS PT. 1
11/22/2023
Jim and Joy interview Dr. Bob Schuchts about his work as a therapist for married couples, his own experience as a husband, and his work with the John Paul II Healing Center.
11/20/2023
It’s Thanksgiving week, and we want to know what you’re most grateful for on this day. Jim & Joy take your calls and invite you to share the joy and happiness with our EWTN family.
JOEY PONTARELLI PT. 2
11/16/2023
Jim and Joy welcome Joey Pontarelli, founder of Restored Ministry, to share the strategies his organization uses to help teens and young adults find healing after parents divorce.
JOEY PONTARELLI PT. 1
11/15/2023
For teenagers, the divorce of their parents can leave scars they’ll carry into adulthood. Joey Pontarelli, founder of Restored Ministry, reveals the struggles and risks they face.
11/13/2023
Jim and Joy show how to passionately and creatively promote the sacredness of human life from womb to tomb, and take phone calls and emails from viewers with their own solutions.
FR. RICHARD HO LUNG, M.O.P. PT. 2
11/9/2023
See the challenges and rewards for the Missionaries of the Poor, as Fr. Richard Ho Lung discusses their work across 14 countries in the most impoverished parts of the world.
FR. RICHARD HO LUNG, M.O.P. PT. 1
11/8/2023
Fr. Richard Ho Lung speaks with Jim and Joy about caring for the poor as his vocational call while updating them on the latest actions of his order, the Missionaries of the Poor.
11/6/2023
Today, Jim and Joy take your phone calls and emails, and explain how easy it is to witness to others through your involvement in apostolates and organizations of evangelization.
MARY ROSE & RYAN VERRET PT. 2
11/2/2023
Jim and Joy share an important new book on family missionary discipleship, and interview its authors, Mary-Rose and Ryan Verret, about its hopeful impact on marriages and families.
MARY ROSE & RYAN VERRET PT. 1
11/1/2023
Mary-Rose and Ryan Verret, founders of Witness to Love, share their experience at the World Meeting of Families and the impact of recent Papal documents on their family mission.
10/30/2023
To commemorate All Saints and All Souls Day, Jim and Joy take your calls and emails about the influential saints in your life, and the departed souls you remember at this time.
DR. JOHN BRUCHALSKI PT. 2
10/26/2023
Dr. John Bruchalski talks about his Catholic upbringing and why he became an abortion practitioner. He also touches on his internal conflicts during his time away from the Church.
DR. JOHN BRUCHALSKI PT. 1
10/25/2023
Once an abortion provider, Dr. John Bruchalski discusses the role his parents and patients played in leading him back to the Church, and the pro-life organizations he’s founded.
10/23/2023
A look at the legacy of St. John Paul II, from his impact on world events to his lasting influence on the teachings of the Catholic Church. Jim and Joy take your calls and emails.
ART & LARAINE BENNETT PT. 2
10/19/2023
Art and Laraine Bennett explain how they pared down their possessions after their children left home. See how removing the clutter in their home life enhanced their spiritual life.
ART & LARAINE BENNETT PT. 1
10/18/2023
Drawing inspiration from St. Therese of Lisieux, Art and Laraine Bennett reveal the Little Way to achieve a meaningful sense of detachment from earthly goods and the pride of life.
10/16/2023
On today’s show, Jim and Joy take viewer calls and emails on a topic that affects many people today. Hear how others are coping with stress, anxiety and fear in their daily lives.
JOHN MARTIGNONI PT. 2
10/12/2023
The Bible Christian Society’s John Martignoni emphasizes the need to evangelize our Protestant brethren, and tells Jim and Joy why our differences in belief really do matter.
JOHN MARTIGNONI PT. 1
10/11/2023
John Martignoni, President of the Bible Christian Society, explains how everyday common-sense apologetics are the most effective means to help Protestants understand Catholicism.
10/9/2023
Pregnancy loss awareness is the topic of today’s call-in show. Jim and Joy take questions from our viewers and offer support for women who are suffering from crisis pregnancies.
MICHAEL HORNE, PSYD PT. 2
10/5/2023
Dr. Michael Horne discusses the serious impact social media and technology usage can have on families if not properly regulated, and shows you how to implement a family-oriented tech management strategy in your home.
MICHAEL HORNE, PSYD PT. 1
10/4/2023
A provocative look at the role social media and technology play in our society with Dr. Michael Horne. His new book provides smart strategies families can use in navigating the complex and confusing digital world.
10/2/2023
He’s one of Catholicism’s most venerated figures. Today, Jim and Joy explore the blessing from God that is St. Francis of Assisi, and take your calls and emails about the impact he’s had on the Church and our lives.
THERESA & PETER MARTIN PT. 2
9/28/2023
Theresa and Peter Martin testify to the personal impact Pope St. John Paul II’s teachings had on their marriage, and they highlight their apostolate, whose mission is to bring his Rule of Married life to the world.
THERESA & PETER MARTIN PT. 1
9/27/2023
The writings of Pope St. John Paul II about marriage have had a tremendous impact on the Church. Theresa and Peter Martin explain the significance of his thoughtful words, now available in English for the first time.
9/25/2023
On their weekly call-in show, Jim and Joy explore the topic of marriage and family organizations that strengthen everyday people. We welcome your calls and emails.
STEPHEN GABRIEL PT. 2
9/21/2023
In his new book, Stephen Gabriel outlines how grandparents play a key role in forming their grandchildren as people. He talks about his own faith journey and the pivotal role that grandchildren have played in his life.
STEPHEN GABRIEL PT. 1
9/20/2023
Author Stephen Gabriel discusses what influenced him to write his book on forming grandchildren in the faith, and what practical steps everyday grandparents can take to deepen their relationship with their grandkids.
9/18/2023
Today’s topic focuses on educating and forming our grandchildren, and how to work with our sons and daughters to build a healthy and loving faith life for the generations to come. Jim and Joy take your calls and emails.
COLIN DONOVAN
9/14/2023
Jim and Joy welcome EWTN VP of Theology, Colin Donovan. He discusses his recent appointment to the Pontifical International Marian Academy, and explains how Marian theology shapes the faith life for all Catholics.
KATE SYDNOR
9/13/2023
Today’s guest, author Kate Sydnor, believes kids need to be exposed to Jesus from a young age. In her new book, she describes how that exposure can serve as the basis of a devotional life for children as they grow up.
9/11/2023
As a first responder on 9/11, Msgr. Robert Romano saw first-hand the carnage that unfolded that day. He joins Jim and Joy to relate his personal experience, and the lessons we can all learn from tragedies such as this.
GREGORY MAYO PT. 2
9/7/2023
Abortion is not just a woman’s issue. Today Greg Mayo, looks at the forgotten victims of this terrible trauma – men. He explains abortion’s impact on those ready to become fathers who lost their precious opportunity.
GREGORY MAYO PT. 1
9/6/2023
Greg Mayo has written an important book about the detrimental impact abortion has had on the men in our culture. He joins Jim and Joy to discuss the ways men can heal from the traumatic loss of their parental rights.
9/4/2023
Jim and Joy welcome Fr. Wade Menezes from the Fathers of Mercy, an apostolate who’s primary responsibility is preaching parish missions and retreats. He talks about his missionary work and the universal call to holiness.
MARLENE WATKINS PT. 2
8/31/2023
Visitors to Lourdes find beauty and goodness wherever they turn, and many are healed. Marlene Watkins returns to talk about her apostolate, which is bringing a virtual pilgrimage of the sacred site to the world.
MARLENE WATKINS PT. 1
8/30/2023
Author Marlene Watkins discusses the history of prayer and healing in Lourdes detailed in her wonderful new book. She talks about the “everyday miracles” and the feasibility of travelling to Lourdes for the disabled.
8/28/2023
Jim and Joy take your phone calls and emails about the EWTN Family Celebration. If you had a great experience, please share it with us. And if you were unable to attend, see their recap of the weekend’s wonderful events.
PATRICK O'HEARN PT. 2
8/24/2023
Patrick O’Hearn discusses the role saints and angels play in finding a spouse, the practical lessons those looking to meet a spouse can learn from their lives, and how married couples can imitate their loving examples.
PATRICK O'HEARN PT. 1
8/23/2023
Keeping with this week’s theme, author Patrick O’Hearn reveals how the saints met their spouses. He explains the nature of a pure and holy Christian Courtship, and its importance in saintly lives throughout history.